Eli Lilly Option Alert: Jul 18 $700 Calls Sweep (10) near the Bid: 60 vs 28 OI; Earnings 5/1 Before Open 

Eli Lilly Option Alert: Jul 18 $700 Calls Sweep (10) near the Bid: 60 @ $187.346 vs 28 OI; Earnings 5/1 Before Open Ref=$866.001

Eli Lilly Option Alert: Aug 15 $610 Calls Sweep (6) near the Bid: 28 vs 5 OI; Earnings 5/1 Before Open 

Eli Lilly Option Alert: Aug 15 $610 Calls Sweep (6) near the Bid: 28 @ $271.067 vs 5 OI; Earnings 5/1 Before Open Ref=$864.785

Eli Lilly Option Alert: May 16 $840 Puts at the Ask: 500 vs 167 OI; Earnings 5/1 Before Open 

Eli Lilly Option Alert: May 16 $840 Puts at the Ask: 500 @ $43.05 vs 167 OI; Earnings 5/1 Before Open Ref=$846.7569

Eli Lilly Option Alert: May 16 $680 Calls Sweep (14) near the Bid: 42 vs 2 OI; Earnings 5/1 Before Open 

Eli Lilly Option Alert: May 16 $680 Calls Sweep (14) near the Bid: 42 @ $176.611 vs 2 OI; Earnings 5/1 Before Open Ref=$845.57

Eli Lilly Option Alert: May 16 $820 Puts Sweep (19) near the Ask: 193 vs 253 OI; Earnings 5/1 Before Open 

Eli Lilly Option Alert: May 16 $820 Puts Sweep (19) near the Ask: 193 @ $37.5 vs 253 OI; Earnings 5/1 Before Open Ref=$843.81

Eli Lilly Option Alert: May 16 $850 Puts at the Ask: 1000 vs 482 OI; Earnings 5/1 Before Open 

Eli Lilly Option Alert: May 16 $850 Puts at the Ask: 1000 @ $47.2 vs 482 OI; Earnings 5/1 Before Open Ref=$850.07

Eli Lilly Option Alert: Mar, 2026 $900 Puts Sweep (17) near the Bid: 49 vs 24 OI; Earnings 5/1 Before Open 

Eli Lilly Option Alert: Mar, 2026 $900 Puts Sweep (17) near the Bid: 49 @ $136.5 vs 24 OI; Earnings 5/1 Before Open Ref=$825.43

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Eli Lilly is a drug firm with a focus on neuroscience, cardiometabolic, cancer, and immunology. Lilly's key products include Verzenio for cancer; Mounjaro, Zepbound, Jardiance, Trulicity, Humalog, and Humulin for cardiometabolic; and Taltz and Olumiant for immunology.

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Wall Street trimmed steep losses in afternoon trading Thursday, following remarks from President Donald Trump, who expressed some optimism about reaching trade <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/china">agreements, particularly with China</a>. 
"Would love to be able to work a deal with China," Trump told reporters at the White House. "I think we will end up working out something good for both nations.&#8221;
Trump raised the tariff on imports from China, America's largest trading partner, to 125% on Wednesday. 
&#8220;I think it&#8217;s going to work out,&#8221; Trump added.
Markets reacted swiftly. By 2:50 p.m. ET: 
<ul>
<li>The S&amp;P 500 — tracked by the SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) — was down 3.2%</li>
<li>The Nasdaq 100 trimmed its decline to over 3.8%</li>
<li>The Russell 2000 was off 3.68%. </li>
<li>The Dow Jones Industrial Average also recovered, paring earlier losses from over 4% midday to 2.34%.</li>
</ul>
At midday, the S&amp;P 500 was down 4.8%, the Nasdaq 100 had plunged 5.4%, and the Russell 2000 had dropped 5.3%, wiping out nearly half of Wednesday's historic gains.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">10% Baseline</h3>
Trump also attacked past trade policies, blaming NAFTA for the loss of nearly 90,000 factories and six million jobs—losses he claimed could have been avoided if tariffs had been in place earlier.
"We're going to bring them all back," Trump said.
Trump highlighted that the European Union initially planned to retaliate against U.S. tariffs but held back after seeing the U.S.&#8217;s aggressive stance against China. &#8220;They were very smart,&#8221; he said.
He also mentioned flexibility in tariff negotiations, suggesting that each country or company might be treated differently depending on the circumstances. 
&#8220;It&#8217;s possible that I would consider flexibility for countries and companies,&#8221; Trump said. &#8220;10% tariff is a baseline. But deals are all different, every country is different.&#8221;
Trump laid out potential uses for the money raised through tariffs, including paying down national debt, reducing the budget and creating border walls.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Market Reactions: Gold Eyes Record Close</h3>
At last check Thursday, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/?utm_source=BZprocontent&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1">Benzinga Pro</a> data showed:
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<li>Atlassian Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TEAM#NASDAQ">TEAM</a>) was down 3.6% </li>
<li>Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) down 7%</li>
<li>Palantir Technologies Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NYSE">PLTR</a>) down 3.73%</li>
<li>Blackstone Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BX#NYSE">BX</a>) down 6%, and </li>
<li>Eli Lilly and Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LLY#NYSE">LLY</a>) down 3.77%.</li>
</ul>
Yields on 30-year Treasury notes were still 8 basis points higher on the day to 4.82%, yet slightly trimming earlier spike during the session.
Gold, as tracked by the SPDR Gold Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GLD#NYSE">GLD</a>), traded 2.5% higher to $3,160 per ounce, on track to close at fresh record highs. 
Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) fell 3.9% to below $79,500, erasing nearly all Wednesday&#8217;s gains occurred following the 90-day tariff pause announcement.
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Deep-pocketed investors have adopted a bearish approach towards Eli Lilly (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LLY#NYSE">LLY</a>), and it's something market players shouldn't ignore. Our tracking of public options records at Benzinga unveiled this significant move today. The identity of these investors remains unknown, but such a substantial move in LLY usually suggests something big is about to happen.
We gleaned this information from our observations today when Benzinga's options scanner highlighted 41 extraordinary options activities for Eli Lilly. This level of activity is out of the ordinary.
The general mood among these heavyweight investors is divided, with 29% leaning bullish and 60% bearish. Among these notable options, 22 are puts, totaling $2,089,300, and 19 are calls, amounting to $830,558.
<h3>Predicted Price Range</h3>
Analyzing the Volume and Open Interest in these contracts, it seems that the big players have been eyeing a price window from $500.0 to $1220.0 for Eli Lilly during the past quarter. 
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Trends</h3>
In today's trading context, the average open interest for options of Eli Lilly stands at 313.46, with a total volume reaching 493.00. The accompanying chart delineates the progression of both call and put option volume and open interest for high-value trades in Eli Lilly, situated within the strike price corridor from $500.0 to $1220.0, throughout the last 30 days.
<h3>Eli Lilly Option Volume And Open Interest Over Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1744297289_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Biggest Options Spotted:</h3>

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<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
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<td>LLY</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$91.4</td>
<td>$87.9</td>
<td>$90.6</td>
<td>$790.00</td>
<td>$724.8K</td>
<td>342</td>
<td align="right">80</td>
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<td>LLY</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$81.3</td>
<td>$79.25</td>
<td>$81.3</td>
<td>$700.00</td>
<td>$162.6K</td>
<td>1.1K</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
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<td>LLY</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$91.25</td>
<td>$88.7</td>
<td>$91.25</td>
<td>$720.00</td>
<td>$146.0K</td>
<td>346</td>
<td align="right">19</td>
</tr>
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<td>LLY</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$86.55</td>
<td>$85.3</td>
<td>$86.55</td>
<td>$710.00</td>
<td>$138.4K</td>
<td>194</td>
<td align="right">16</td>
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<td>LLY</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/19/25</td>
<td>$105.9</td>
<td>$104.85</td>
<td>$105.9</td>
<td>$730.00</td>
<td>$105.9K</td>
<td>100</td>
<td align="right">12</td>
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<h3>About Eli Lilly</h3>
Eli Lilly is a drug firm with a focus on neuroscience, cardiometabolic, cancer, and immunology. Lilly's key products include Verzenio for cancer; Mounjaro, Zepbound, Jardiance, Trulicity, Humalog, and Humulin for cardiometabolic; and Taltz and Olumiant for immunology.
In light of the recent options history for Eli Lilly, it's now appropriate to focus on the company itself. We aim to explore its current performance.
<h3>Eli Lilly's Current Market Status</h3>
<ul>
<li>Currently trading with a volume of 624,788, the LLY's price is down by -3.76%, now at $725.34. </li>
<li>RSI readings suggest the stock is currently may be approaching oversold.</li>
<li>Anticipated earnings release is in 21 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Expert Opinions on Eli Lilly</h3>
In the last month, 2 experts released ratings on this stock with an average target price of $1006.0.
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&#x2A; Showing optimism, an analyst from Goldman Sachs upgrades its rating to Buy with a revised price target of $888. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Morgan Stanley persists with their Overweight rating on Eli Lilly, maintaining a target price of $1124. 
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U.S.&nbsp;President Donald Trump, on Tuesday, disclosed plans for a "major tariff" on <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/tariffs" rel="noreferrer noopener">foreign pharmaceuticals</a>.
"We're&nbsp;going to be announcing very&nbsp;shortly a major tariff on&nbsp;pharmaceuticals… when they hear that&nbsp;they will leave China, they&nbsp;will leave other places because… most of their product&nbsp;is sold here," Trump expressed at&nbsp;a National Republican <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44708204/trump-hints-at-major-tariff-on-imported-pharmaceuticals-us-pharma-stocks-tumble-in-wednesday-pre-market" rel="noreferrer noopener">Congressional Committee&nbsp;dinner</a>.
He also told reporters on board his Air Force One plane that "pharma" tariffs would arrive "at a level that you haven't really seen before," saying these would be announced "in the near future," BBC <a target="_blank" href="https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cedyylj1v32o" rel="noreferrer noopener">report</a> added.
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When President Trump announced tariffs last week, he excluded pharmaceuticals from the new tariffs, likely a relief for the industry under pressure following his prior comments suggesting a 25% tariff&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/biotech/25/04/44652075/us-tariffs-spare-drugmakers-but-threaten-diabetes-device-industry" rel="noreferrer noopener">on pharmaceutical imports</a>.&nbsp;
On Wednesday, in a surprise announcement from President Donald Trump, a 90-day pause on tariffs for countries that have not retaliated <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/tariffs" rel="noreferrer noopener">against U.S. trade measures.</a>
The news ignited a broad risk-on rally, catapulting major indices to multi-month highs and sending volatility plunging.
Trump's latest Truth Social post slammed China for showing "a lack of respect" and declared an immediate 125% tariff hike on Chinese goods.
"At some point, hopefully in the near future, China will realize that the days of ripping off the U.S.A. and other Countries is no longer sustainable or acceptable," he said.
He praised the over 75 countries that, in his words, "have not, at my strong suggestion, retaliated in any way, shape, or form."
As a reward, those countries would benefit from a temporary 10% reciprocal tariff and a 90-day pause on additional duties.
The biopharma industry has historically been shielded from tariffs, including during Trump's first term.
Although Trump didn't provide many details, his remarks have unsettled buyers, especially those who depend on medicines from India. India provides nearly half of all generic drugs used in the U.S., helping cut billions from healthcare costs.
The U.S. is a major market, buying about a third of India's $13 billion in yearly drug exports.
Indian drug companies warn that if tariffs are added, they'd have to raise prices—which could increase healthcare costs in the U.S.
Even though some companies like Cipla and Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Ltd (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RDY#NYSE">RDY</a>) have factories in the U.S., most say it's too expensive to move production for low-profit generic drugs.
BofA Securities analyst says if the Trump administration plans to impose tariffs on the pharmaceutical industry, it would likely do so through a "Section 232 investigation" under the Trade Expansion Act of 1962 to determine whether importing certain goods threatens national security.
The typical timeline for a Section 232 investigation is about a year. If the same timeline applied here, tariffs on drug imports likely wouldn't take effect until late in the year—at the earliest.
It's unclear whether the Section 232 investigation into the drug industry is about to start, but based on recent comments from the administration, it seems possible. However, launching an investigation doesn't guarantee that tariffs will follow.
As the first quarter 2025 earnings season starts soon, analyst Tim Anderson says it will be worth watching whether companies discuss potential tariffs during earnings calls.
That said, any actual earnings impact likely wouldn't show up until sometime after 2025, which could leave investors with more questions than answers.
Wedbush analyst Daniel Ives <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44698325/trump-tariff-strategy-self-inflicted-market-debacle-says-wedbush-analyst" rel="noreferrer noopener">on Tuesday wrote</a> that "saying we can just make this in the USA" understates how complex the supply chain in Asia really is—and how electronics, chips, semiconductors, hardware, and smartphones have been built for U.S. consumers over the past 30 years."
Shares of major drugmakers such as Gilead Sciences&nbsp;Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GILD#NASDAQ">GILD</a>), Merck&nbsp;&amp; Co Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MRK#NYSE">MRK</a>), Eli Lilly&nbsp;And Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LLY#NYSE">LLY</a>), AstraZeneca&nbsp;Plc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AZN#NASDAQ">AZN</a>), Roche&nbsp;Holdings AG (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RHHBY#OTC">RHHBY</a>), Sanofi&nbsp;SA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SNY#NASDAQ">SNY</a>), Novartis&nbsp;AG (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVS#NYSE">NVS</a>), Argenx&nbsp;SE (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARGX#NASDAQ">ARGX</a>), UCB&nbsp;SA (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UCBJY#OTC">UCBJY</a>) (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UCBJF#OTC">UCBJF</a>), Novo Nordisk&nbsp;A/S (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVO#NYSE">NVO</a>), Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/REGN#NASDAQ">REGN</a>) GSK Plc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GSK#NYSE">GSK</a>) and Pfizer Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PFE#NYSE">PFE</a>) fell on Wednesday, only reverse course later after the 90-day tariff pause.
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Morgan Stanley analyst Terence Flynn maintains Eli Lilly (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LLY#NYSE">LLY</a>) with a Overweight and lowers the price target from $1146 to $1124.

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Morgan Stanley Maintains Overweight on Eli Lilly, Lowers Price Target to $1124

President Donald Trump has declared that his administration is on the brink of imposing a significant tariff on <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/markets/25/04/44627820/trumps-reciprocal-tariffs-on-india-exempt-pharma-easing-mark-cubans-price-hike-concerns">pharmaceuticals imported from foreign countries.</a>
What Happened: President Trump, on Tuesday, disclosed plans for a &#8220;major tariff&#8221; on foreign pharmaceuticals. Trump is hopeful that this move will prompt drug companies to shift their operations to the U.S., <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2025/apr/09/donald-trump-flags-major-tariff-on-pharmaceuticals-as-us-senator-criticises-whack-on-australia">reported</a> The Guardian.
&#8220;We&#8217;re going to be announcing very shortly a major tariff on pharmaceuticals&#8230; when they hear that they will leave China, they will leave other places because&#8230; most of their product is sold here,&#8221; Trump expressed at a National Republican Congressional Committee dinner.
Despite exempting pharmaceuticals from the recent round of reciprocal tariffs, Trump has been hinting for a long time that the drug industry would be a target. The President is of the view that the tariff will drive drug companies to return to the U.S., considering it is a significant market for their products. &#8220;The advantage we have over everybody is that we&#8217;re the big market. So we&#8217;re going to be announcing very shortly a major tariff on pharmaceuticals,&#8221; Trump added.
The President, however, did not divulge any specifics regarding the tariff increase or its potential impact.
Pharmaceutical stocks across the globe, including GlaxoSmithKline, Sanofi and India&#8217;s Teva Pharmaceuticals, tumbled on Wednesday.
In the U.S. pharmaceutical stocks, Pfizer (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PFE#NYSE">PFE</a>) declined 3.5%, while Eli Lilly And Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LLY#NYSE">LLY</a>) lost 3.2%. AstraZeneca Plc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AZN#NASDAQ">AZN</a>) fell 1.35%, while Amgen Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMGN#NASDAQ">AMGN</a>) and Merck &amp; Co. Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MRK#NYSE">MRK</a>) dropped 2.94% and 2.75%, respectively, during the Wednesday pre-market trading session.
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Why It Matters: The $1.7 trillion revenue prescription drug industry has demonstrated a strong resilience to tariffs. The U.S., being the largest and most profitable market globally for prescription drugs and generic products, imports most of these from overseas. In 2024, drug imports reached $213 billion, more than two and a half times the total 10 years earlier. The proposed tariff could, in theory, help bring business back onshore.
However, companies like&nbsp;AstraZeneca Plc and&nbsp;Pfizer&nbsp;have extensive global manufacturing networks, including Ireland, Germany, Canada, the UK, and the U.S and are not restricted to India and China. Sources told Reuters that it could take up to 10 years to build and equip a factory in the U.S., due to stringent regulatory requirements from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Therefore, Trump&#8217;s tariff might necessitate drugmakers to overhaul a complex, expensive manufacturing system.
Meanwhile, after Trump indicated major tariffs on pharmaceuticals, EU drugmakers have urged European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen to take "rapid and radical action" to address the growing "risk of an exodus" to the U.S., following a meeting in Brussels.
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Wall Street&#8217;s worst sell-off since the 2020 pandemic has sent several major indices into correction or bear territory, prompting <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/25/04/44697600/stocks-rebound-chipmakers-soar-on-trade-deal-hopes-bitcoin-lags-whats-driving-markets-tuesday">a flight to safety</a>. 
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/etfs">ETFs that provide exposure </a>to consumer staples, utilities, and healthcare—sectors that have historically been considered defensive during downturns—are now in the limelight.
Some of the top choices are:
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<li>SPDR Select Sector Fund — Utilities (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLU#NYSE">XLU</a>): Utility firms offer essential services such as electricity and water, so they would be favorites among income-hungry investors amid times of greater uncertainty. The portfolio includes NextEra Energy Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NEE#NYSE">NEE</a>) and Pg&amp;E Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PCG#NYSE">PCG</a>).</li>
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<li>Vanguard Health Care ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VHT#NYSE">VHT</a>): Healthcare spending generally holds up in tough times, and VHT provides exposure to a blend of drugstore chains, medical device manufacturers, and healthcare providers. Eli Lilly &amp; Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LLY#NYSE">LLY</a>) and Johnson &amp; Johnson (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JNJ#NYSE">JNJ</a>) are among the top holdings.</li>
</ul>
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Dividend-oriented ETFs are also attracting attention. The iShares Core High Dividend ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HDV#NYSE">HDV</a>), which owns a portfolio of financially healthy U.S. firms that pay high dividend yields, protects against declining stock prices with consistent income.
Value investing is also gaining traction. The Vanguard Value ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VTV#NYSE">VTV</a>), which tracks large-cap stocks that are undervalued relative to their fundamentals, is considered a less risky means of remaining invested while reducing exposure to growth stocks with volatile price swings.
The move into defensive positioning occurs as investors process the latest ratcheting up of U.S.-China trade tensions. According to the White House, the U.S. tariff rate on Chinese imports will spike to 104% at 12:01 a.m. ET on Wednesday unless China removes retaliatory tariffs against the U.S.
The risk of blanket tariffs — a 10% base tariff on all imports to the U.S. and higher rates on major trading partners such as the EU, India, Taiwan, and Vietnam — has unsettled markets. Uncertainty about a supposedly planned 90-day tariff break, which the White House <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/04/44671308/stock-market-surge-evaporates-as-headline-roulette-plagues-traders-fake-news-white-house-says-in-response-to">called &#8220;fake news</a>,&#8221; contributed to the fluctuations.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/25/04/44645681/jpmorgan-raises-recession-risk-to-60-as-largest-us-tax-hike-in-60-years-hits-global-economy?_gl=1&#x2A;1mnei8t&#x2A;_gcl_au&#x2A;NzQyMjgxNjUuMTczNzYwNzI4NQ..&#x2A;_ga&#x2A;ZGVsZXRlZA..&#x2A;_ga_V7ZK73W7N0&#x2A;MTc0NDAyMzE1Ny4yNDYuMS4xNzQ0MDIzMjMyLjAuMC4w">JPMorgan now sees</a> a U.S. recession in the second half of 2025 at 60%, and Goldman Sachs has <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44662991/goldman-sachs-raises-risk-of-recession-to-45-jefferies-calls-tariffs-a-free-hall-pass-for-tech-giants-to-reset-their-goals">increased the chances</a> of a recession in the next 12 months to 45%.
In that environment, strategists say it&#8217;s not about going after gains — it&#8217;s about limiting losses.
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As Trump Tariffs Spark Panic, Investors Rush Into These 5 'Recession-Proof' ETFs

Goldman Sachs analyst Asad Haider upgrades Eli Lilly (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LLY#NYSE">LLY</a>) from Neutral to Buy and lowers the price target from $892 to $888.

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Goldman Sachs Upgrades Eli Lilly to Buy, Lowers Price Target to $888

On Monday, the U.S. Centers for Medicare &amp; Medicaid Services (CMS) released its 2026 payment update for Medicare Advantage (MA) and Medicare Part D <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/weight-loss" rel="noreferrer noopener">prescription drug plans</a>.
This update, along with a final rule issued on <a target="_blank" href="https://www.cms.gov/newsroom/fact-sheets/contract-year-2026-policy-and-technical-changes-medicare-advantage-program-medicare-prescription-final" rel="noreferrer noopener">April 4</a>, Friday, includes routine annual changes and technical adjustments to both programs.
Under Friday&#8217;s <a target="_blank" href="https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2025-06008.pdf" rel="noreferrer noopener">ruling</a>, President Donald Trump&nbsp;scrapped the Biden administration&#8217;s move for Medicare coverage for anti-obesity treatments, negating the potential coverage for blockbuster GLP-1 drugs like Novo Nordisk A/S&#8217; (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVO#NYSE">NVO</a>) Wegovy (semaglutide) and Eli Lilly And Co&#8217;s (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LLY#NYSE">LLY</a>) Zepbound (tirzepatide).
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In November 2024, the Biden-Harris Administration proposed expanding Medicare and Medicaid coverage for anti-obesity medications, aiming to address the high costs that <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/biotech/24/11/42192091/biden-proposes-medicare-medicaid-access-for-popular-weight-loss-drugs" rel="noreferrer noopener">have drawn criticism</a>.
In its&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.cms.gov/newsroom/fact-sheets/contract-year-2026-policy-and-technical-changes-medicare-advantage-program-medicare-prescription-final" rel="noreferrer noopener">fact sheet</a>, the CMS said it &#8220;is not finalizing certain provisions at this time,&#8221; including Part D coverage of anti-obesity medications. &#8220;CMS may address these proposals in future rulemaking, as appropriate,&#8221; according to the fact sheet.
The Biden administration estimated the change could have extended coverage to an additional 3.4 million adults. According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), approximately 42% of U.S. adults are classified as obese.
As per a media report in March 2024, Medicare may extend coverage for&nbsp;Novo Nordisk&#8217;s weight-loss drug Wegovy (semaglutide) to certain members with a&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/biotech/24/03/37876911/wegovys-success-medicare-contemplates-covering-novo-nordisks-semaglutide-for-heart-health" rel="noreferrer noopener">history of heart disease</a>.&nbsp;
The CMS revealed that Medicare Part D drug-benefit plans, overseen by private insurers, could potentially cover anti-obesity medications under specific circumstances.&nbsp;
In October 2024, the Congressional Budget Office released a <a target="_blank" href="https://www.cbo.gov/system/files/2024-10/60441-medicare-coverage-obesity.pdf" rel="noreferrer noopener">report</a> warning that authorizing anti-obesity treatments for Medicare coverage could increase federal spending by around $35 billion from 2026 to 2034.
The report added that direct federal costs of covering weight loss drugs would increase from $1.6 billion in 2026 to $7.1 billion in 2034.
Relative to the direct costs of the medications, total savings from beneficiaries&#8221; improved health would be small—less than $50 million in 2026 and rising to $1.0 billion in 2034.
In January this year, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) unveiled the selection of 15 additional drugs covered under Medicare Part D for price negotiations, building on efforts to reduce&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/43062779/popular-ozempic-wegovy-selected-for-next-round-of-medicare-drug-price-negotiations" rel="noreferrer noopener">prescription drug costs</a>. The list included Novo Nordisk&#8217;s Ozempic, Rybelsus, and Wegovy.
Price Action: At the last check Tuesday, LLY stock was up 3.18% to $746.78, and NVO stock is down 0.41% to $63.38.
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Trump Administration Reverses Biden's Plan For Medicare Coverage Of Obesity Drugs Like Ozempic And Zepbound

Needham hosted Spencer Perlman, director of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/health-care" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Healthcare Research at</a> Veda Partners, an investment advisory and consulting firm with extensive expertise in government policy analysis. During the conversation, analyst Gil Blum discussed several topics of interest, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/tariffs" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">including trade tariffs</a>, recent personnel changes in the FDA/HHS, 503A/503B compounding related to GLP-1s, the FTC and their potential impact on healthcare equities.
At the moment, pharmaceutical companies are exempt from reciprocal tariffs. However, a fact sheet issued by the White House suggests that the administration may pursue tariffs through Section 232, which allows for imposing tariffs under specific circumstances, such as national security emergencies.
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If successful, these tariffs could command rates of over 25% and are typically more challenging to unwind, according to Blum.
President Trump leveraged Section 232 to impose a 25% tariff on steel imports in 2018, which remains in place today. Currently, investors perceive Pharma names as a relative haven.
Blum noted that generic drug manufacturers will be particularly negatively impacted by tariffs, given that most APIs are produced in ex-U.S. regions such as China and India.
Generics have a narrower margin than branded drugs, implying increased sensitivity to expected price hikes. Mr. Perlman noted that other industries, including health plans and CROs, remain relatively insulated at this time. He noted that tariffs, in general, will remain in place for the remainder of President Trump&#8217;s term in office.
Blum noted that the FDA will continue to run at a high level as intended. Recent layoffs will most impact non-reviewers, including those working in communications and other supportive roles.
Drug reviewers are paid through PDUFA user fees (~55% of the FDA budget) and, therefore, are less likely to be laid off. With fewer staff, there is a higher likelihood of delays in the review process and manufacturing site inspections.
Perlman noted that the FDA will try to protect review quality by moving slower if needed.
With Congress in control of the NIH budget, he doesn&#8217;t expect large cuts to be implemented soon.
Budget reductions could negatively impact future drug discovery; however, the effects likely won&#8217;t be felt in the near term.
Perlman acknowledged that it will not be easy to replace the former head of the Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research (CBER), who resigned last weekend due to a disagreement with HHS Secretary Robert Kennedy Jr. over vaccine safety and transparency.
However, Blum noted that the adverse market reaction to the news, particularly in the cell and gene therapy space, was likely to be overblown. He said that many competent professionals are still working in the agency, attempting to drive novel therapies to market. Blum warned that it may be challenging for whoever replaces Dr. Marks to have an independent viewpoint in the position for as long as Kennedy remains HHS Secretary.
Blum&#8217;s discussion covered the nuances of 503A and 503B compounding. 503A represents one-off, non-solicited instances where a patient requires a special accommodation to consume the molecule, while 503B is more pertinent to outsourcing and the broad manufacturing of compounds.
With 503A focusing on unsolicited receipts, Blum noted that the Hospital Information Management System&nbsp;(HIMS) may be a violation; if a company is advertising that it will accept an unsolicited receipt, Blum noted this alone represents solicitation. A response could come in the form of updated FDA guidance, which tends to start with draft guidance before being followed by rounds of public comments before final guidance is determined; under the Trump administration, processes can be expedited and jump to final guidance, which could result in faster than expected changes if the FDA pursues them.
Blum&#8217;s call highlighted various other items that likely rank higher in priority on the FDA&#8217;s near-term list. On the other hand, private industry could also take legal action. Blum noted that companies could have a basis on drugs not being approved through normal processes and vendors potentially violating 503A/503B regulations.
Injunctions are approved by the courts in cases involving the FDA or private companies. Given the lack of precedence, they remain a bit of a wild card.
In the interim, Blum noted the more HIMS could diversify its weight loss portfolio, as it has to an extent with oral offerings and generic liraglutide, the better. He noted the near-term catalysts for the stock to be any potential tariff extensions to pharma, as it will clarify the administration&#8217;s stance on the likes of Eli Lilly and Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LLY#NYSE">LLY</a>) versus Novo Nordisk (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVO#NYSE">NVO</a>) and any announcements related proposed updates to FDA guidance on 503A/503B.
Perlman pointed out that every new administration has its priorities, including healthcare-related. What&#8217;s unprecedented is the extremeness of the projects being focused on. According to Blum, there is almost no question that Kennedy will continue to have a negative stance on vaccines and vaccine policy for the remainder of his term. It&#8217;s unclear whether this negative sentiment will prevent additional vaccines, such as the next version of the COVID booster shot, from being approved.
New FTC chair Andrew Ferguson will likely take a lighter stance on antitrust enforcement than former chair Lina Khan. Blum noted that chairman Ferguson will take more aggressive actions than historically seen under previous Republican administrations. Tech deals will likely continue to be under closer scrutiny than those in healthcare. Perlman also pointed out that the FTC cannot fully operate until replacements are found for the agency&#8217;s previous Democratic commissioners, who Trump fired in March.
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Eli Lilly And Novo Nordisk Could Face Policy Shifts As FDA Oversight, Tariff Risks Mount

Shares of the Health Care Select Sector SPDR Fund (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLV#NASDAQ">XLV</a>) are trading lower by 8.6% to $132.86 over the past week as tariff announcements from President Donald Trump last week spooked investors and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/regulations/25/04/44670193/wall-street-turmoil-deepens-as-trump-threatens-massive-china-tariffs-bitcoin-wobbles-at-78k-whats-driving-markets-monday">dragged major sectors</a> of the market lower. 
While healthcare is often viewed as a defensive play during times of uncertainty, the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/health-care">sector</a> is not immune to the broader economic implications of escalating trade tensions.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">What Is XLV?</h2>
The Health Care Select Sector SPDR Fund is an exchange-traded fund that tracks the performance of the Health Care Select Sector Index, which includes large U.S. healthcare companies across pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, healthcare equipment and managed care. Top holdings include Johnson &amp; Johnson (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JNJ#NYSE">JNJ</a>), UnitedHealth Group Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UNH#NYSE">UNH</a>), Pfizer Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PFE#NYSE">PFE</a>), Eli Lilly And Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LLY#NYSE">LLY</a>) and Merck &amp; Co Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MRK#NYSE">MRK</a>) .
Although healthcare demand tends to be less cyclical than sectors like industrials or energy, many of XLV's components are <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/25/04/44667104/speculators-raise-wagers-on-fed-emergency-rate-cuts-as-theories-of-self-induced-crash-gather-pace">exposed to global markets</a>, supply chains and regulatory dynamics—all of which can be disrupted by a trade war.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Why Are Tariffs Hitting Healthcare—and XLV?</h2>
At first glance, healthcare might seem like an unlikely victim of tariff tensions, but the industry is more globally interconnected than it appears. Here's how tariff escalation is weighing on XLV and its underlying holdings:
<ul>
<li>Global Supply Chain Disruptions: Many medical devices and pharmaceutical ingredients are manufactured or sourced overseas. Tariffs on imported materials from countries like China can increase production costs for companies like Medtronic and Abbott Laboratories, which rely on <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44663112/us-families-to-see-3800-annual-price-hike-says-experts-even-as-trump-indicates-tariff-windfall-of-tens-of-billions-of-dollars">international supply chains</a> to maintain margins and deliver products at scale. </li>
<li>Pricing Pressures Intensify: Healthcare companies already face intense political scrutiny over pricing. Tariffs add another <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/global/25/04/44668830/we-want-fairness-white-house-trade-adviser-navarro-says-trump-administration-is-focused-on-non-tariff-cheating">layer of cost inflation</a> that may be difficult to pass along to consumers or insurers. That's especially challenging for drugmakers and device manufacturers that operate under tight pricing regulations or depend on long-term contracts. </li>
<li>Global Growth Matters: Multinational pharmaceutical companies such as Pfizer and Johnson &amp; Johnson derive a significant share of their revenue from international markets. A slowdown in global economic growth due to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44661965/trumps-reciprocal-tariff-threat-wipes-out-nearly-18-trillion-from-magnificent-7-dan-ives-warns-it-could-set-us-tech-back-a-decade-investors-know-math-and-the-sad-reality">trade tensions</a> can dampen demand for branded drugs and medical products abroad, squeezing top-line growth. </li>
<li>Market Volatility Hits Sentiment: Even though healthcare is traditionally considered defensive, the sector is still susceptible to broader market moves. Investors often rotate out of equities—including healthcare—during times of heightened uncertainty. Additionally, biotech and life sciences stocks, many of which are included in XLV, tend to be more volatile and sensitive to shifts in investor risk appetite.</li>
</ul>
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Why Health Care Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLV) Is Moving

U.S. stock futures declined on Friday after a bloodbath on Thursday following the introduction of President Donald Trump&#8216;s tariffs. Futures of major benchmark indices were lower in premarket trading.
Fueled by a broad market downturn, the Dow Jones plummeted by a staggering 1,679 points, its fifth-largest drop ever, while the S&amp;P 500 and Nasdaq suffered their biggest single-day losses since June and March 2020, respectively.
Trump, however, dismissed the tariff-induced selloff and said, &#8220;The market is going to boom, the stock is going to boom, the country is going to boom.&#8221;
The 10-year Treasury bond yielded 3.94% and the two-year bond was at 3.61%. The CME Group's FedWatch <a href="https://www.cmegroup.com/markets/interest-rates/cme-fedwatch-tool.html">tool</a> shows markets pricing in a 69.4% likelihood of the Federal Reserve maintaining current interest rates through its May meeting.
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<td>-0.78%</td>
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The SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) and Invesco QQQ Trust ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>), which track the S&amp;P 500 index and Nasdaq 100 index, respectively, declined in premarket on Friday. The SPY was down 0.71% to $532.87, while the QQQ declined 0.62% to $447.85, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a> data.
Cues From Last Session:
Technology sectors bore the brunt of Thursday&#8217;s U.S. stock market downturn. Specifically, Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) shares plummeted approximately 9.3%, marking their steepest single-day decline since March 2020. Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) also saw a significant drop, tumbling 7.8%, while Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) shares fell by 8.98%. Across the broader market, consumer discretionary, energy, and information technology stocks registered the most substantial losses within the S&amp;P 500.
In contrast, consumer staples stocks stood out, bucking the prevailing negative trend and closing the session higher. This sector&#8217;s resilience was highlighted by Lamb Weston Holdings Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LW#NYSE">LW</a>), whose shares surged 10% after the company released third-quarter financial results that exceeded expectations and provided FY25 sales guidance above analyst estimates.
Economic data released Thursday presented a mixed picture. U.S. initial jobless claims decreased by 6,000 to 219,000 for the week ending March 29, falling below the anticipated 225,000. Additionally, the U.S. trade deficit narrowed to $122.7 billion in February, improving from $130.7 billion in January and slightly better than the forecasted $123.5 billion. However, the ISM services PMI declined to 50.8 in March, down from 53.5 in February and below market expectations of 53.
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<td>Index</td>
<td>Performance (+/-)</td>
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<td>Nasdaq Composite</td>
<td>-5.97%</td>
<td>16,550.60</td>
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<td>S&amp;P 500</td>
<td>-4.84%</td>
<td>5,396.52</td>
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<td>Dow Jones</td>
<td>-3.98%</td>
<td>40,545.93</td>
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<td>-6.59%</td>
<td>1,910.55</td>
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Insights From Analysts:
CNBC&#8217;s Jim Cramer compared Trump&#8217;s tariffs to historical tariff regimes in the U.S., in an X post. he said, &#8220;It is not pro-tariff v. anti-tariff. It&#8217;s about accomplishing what&#8217;s good for our country while not having a Smoot-Hawley situation.&#8221;
The Smoot-Hawley Tariff Act, enacted in 1930, was a US law that significantly increased tariffs on imported goods, intended to protect American businesses and farmers, but ultimately worsened the Great Depression by triggering a global trade war.
However, he added that tariff-induced selloff on Thursday was &#8220;100% Smoot Hawley disguised as thoughtful policy. The market was RIGHT to go down.&#8221;
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&mdash; Jim Cramer (@jimcramer) <a href="https://twitter.com/jimcramer/status/1908066366805991875?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 4, 2025</a></blockquote>
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AQR Capital Management&#8217;s Chief Investment Officer, Cliff Asness, took to X on Thursday to voice his criticism of tariff proponents, specifically disputing the assertion that tariffs result in deflation instead of inflation.
His remarks were a direct response to Anthony Pompliano, the Founder &amp; CEO of Professional Capital Management and a well-known Bitcoin advocate, who had previously claimed, &#8220;Tariffs don't create inflation. The exact opposite happens."
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">Idiots say this and bray like they've scored a great point. What they mean is giant arbitrary tariffs are so bad they eventually cause recessions which then cause deflation. They then present this as a feature. And if they don't mean that they are even more wrong in some… <a href="https://t.co/ZihK0rbRU0">https://t.co/ZihK0rbRU0</a>
&mdash; Clifford Asness (@CliffordAsness) <a href="https://twitter.com/CliffordAsness/status/1907915579324760564?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 3, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Creative Planning&#8217;s chief market strategist, Charlie Bilello, noted that the VIX index reached its highest closing level since Aug. 5, 2024.
He suggested this increase in fear, coupled with lower stock prices, presents enhanced opportunities for investors with a long-term perspective. Bilello also pointed to historical trends, indicating that the S&amp;P 500 has historically delivered &#8220;higher than average&#8221; returns following significant surges in volatility.
He shared data showing that after a comparable spike on Aug. 5, 2024, the S&amp;P 500 returned 6% in one month, 11% in three months, and 18% over six months. On average, Bilello highlighted, the S&amp;P 500 has gained 12% six months after such volatility spikes and 21% after a year.
In an X post, Bilello summarized, &#8220;More Fear = More Opportunity.&#8221;
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Upcoming Economic Data
Here&#8217;s what investors will keep an eye on Friday:
<ul>
<li>March&#8217;s U.S. employment report, unemployment rate, and hourly wages data will be out by 8:30 a.m. ET.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Fed Chairman Jerome Powell will speak at 11:25 a.m. ET.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Fed Governor Michael Barr will speak at 12:00 p.m. and Fed Governor Christopher Waller will speak at 12:45 p.m. ET.</li>
</ul>
Stocks In Focus:
<ul>
<li>American Shared Hospital Services (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMS#NYSE">AMS</a>) was up 0.34% in premarket on Friday ahead of its earnings before the opening bell. Analysts expect a quarterly earnings of 1 cent per share on revenue of $7.70 million.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Neuroone Medical Technologies Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NMTC#NASDAQ">NMTC</a>) slumped 36.05% after the company disclosed a common stock public offering.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Simulations Plus Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SLP#NASDAQ">SLP</a>) was up 2.50% after posting stronger-than-expected results for its second quarter and issuing an upbeat FY25 earnings forecast.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Sangamo Therapeutics Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SGMO#NASDAQ">SGMO</a>) surged 32.41% after announcing a new agreement with pharmaceutical giant Eli Lilly And Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LLY#NYSE">LLY</a>), granting the company a worldwide exclusive license to leverage the company&#8217;s novel proprietary neurotropic adeno-associated virus (AAV) capsid, STAC-BBB.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>GameStop Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GME#NYSE">GME</a>) jumped 3.98% after its CEO, Ryan Cohen, acquired 500,000 shares of the company.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>BioNexus Gene Lab Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BGLC#NASDAQ">BGLC</a>) dropped 26.96% after the company said that it will enact a 1-for-10 reverse stock split effective Monday to meet Nasdaq&#8217;s bid price requirements.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Mullen Automotive Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MULN#NASDAQ">MULN</a>) zoomed 83.64% after it stated that its U.S.-assembled Mullen and Bollinger commercial EV inventory is tariff-exempt.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>CXApp Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CXAI#NASDAQ">CXAI</a>) gained 40.06% after the company reported business performance results for 2024 and announced a net revenue retention rate of 101%.</li>
</ul>
Commodities, Gold, And Global Equity Markets:
Crude oil futures were trading lower in the early New York session by 3.57% to hover around $64.56 per barrel.
Gold Spot US Dollar declined 0.97% to hover around $3,083.92 per ounce. Its fresh record high stood at $3,168.04 per ounce. The U.S. Dollar Index spot was higher by 0.48% at the 102.564 level.
Asian markets closed on a lower note on Friday. India's S&amp;P BSE Sensex, Japan's Nikkei 225, Australia's ASX 200, China&#8217;s CSI 300, Hong Kong's Hang Seng, and South Korea's Kospi index fell. European markets were also lower in early trade.
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Shares of Sangamo Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SGMO#NASDAQ">SGMO</a>) rose sharply in today's pre-market trading after the company announced a new agreement with pharmaceutical giant Eli Lilly And Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LLY#NYSE">LLY</a>), granting the company a worldwide exclusive license to leverage the company&#8217;s novel proprietary neurotropic adeno-associated virus (AAV) <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/sgmo">capsid, STAC-BBB.</a>
Sangamo Therapeutics shares jumped 39.5% to $0.8684 in pre-market trading
Here are some other stocks moving in pre-market trading.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Gainers</h3>
<ul>
<li>Impact BioMedical Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IBO#NYSE">IBO</a>) gained 115.3% to $0.9990 in pre-market trading after falling around 19% on Thursday.</li>
<li>Mullen Automotive, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MULN#NASDAQ">MULN</a>) rose 82% to $0.1447 in pre-market trading after dipping over 22% on Thursday.</li>
<li>Wellchange Holdings Company Limited (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WCT#NASDAQ">WCT</a>) rose 69.4% to $0.3303 in pre-market trading after jumping 23% on Thursday.</li>
<li>Olema Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OLMA#NASDAQ">OLMA</a>) rose 49.3% to $5.00 in pre-market trading.</li>
<li>Entero Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ENTO#NASDAQ">ENTO</a>) gained 40.1% to $0.6123 in pre-market after gaining 6% on Thursday.</li>
<li>CXApp Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CXAI#NASDAQ">CXAI</a>) surged 37.6% to $1.11 in pre-market trading after the company reported business performance results for 2024 and announced a net revenue retention rate of 101%.</li>
<li>Soho House &amp; Co Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SHCO#NYSE">SHCO</a>) gained 20% to $7.09 in pre-market trading following a 5% decline on Thursday.</li>
<li>Lionsgate Studios Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LION#NASDAQ">LION</a>) gained 11.1% to $7.90 in pre-market trading after falling 6% on Thursday.</li>
<li>Compass Minerals International, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CMP#NYSE">CMP</a>) rose 4.5% to $9.61 in pre-market trading.</li>
</ul>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Losers</h3>
<ul>
<li>Lesaka Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LSAK#NASDAQ">LSAK</a>) fell 57.8% to $2.00 in pre-market trading.</li>
<li>Sangamo Therapeutics (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RNAC#NASDAQ">RNAC</a>) shares fell 48.7% to $6.31 in pre-market trading following a 5% decline on Thursday.</li>
<li>Solaris Resources Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SLSR#NYSE">SLSR</a>) declined 38.3% to $2.01 in pre-market trading.</li>
<li>Greenfire Resources Ltd. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GFR#NYSE">GFR</a>) fell 22.6% to $4.21 in pre-market trading after dipping 9% on Thursday.</li>
<li>MeridianLink, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MLNK#NYSE">MLNK</a>) dipped 20.5% to $13.99 in pre-market trading after falling 4% on Thursday.</li>
<li>Insteel Industries, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IIIN#NYSE">IIIN</a>) shares tumbled 18.3% to $20.11 in pre-market trading. Insteel Industries will announce its second quarter 2025 earnings on Thursday, April 17.</li>
<li>Global Industrial Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GIC#NYSE">GIC</a>) fell 17.3% to $18.00 in today's pre-market trading after dipping 5% in Thursday.</li>
<li>Adaptive Biotechnologies Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ADPT#NASDAQ">ADPT</a>) fell 16.7% to $6.16 in pre-market trading after dipping 7% on Thursday.</li>
<li>Heritage Insurance Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HRTG#NYSE">HRTG</a>) shares dipped 16.1% to $13.11 in pre-market trading.</li>
<li>Emerald Holding, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EEX#NYSE">EEX</a>) shares fell 15.7% to $3.21 in pre-market trading.</li>
</ul>
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Why Sangamo Therapeutics Shares Are Trading Higher By Around 40%; Here Are 20 Stocks Moving Premarket

With U.S. stock futures trading lower this morning on Friday, some of the stocks that may grab investor focus today are as follows:
<ul>
<li>Wall Street expects American Shared Hospital Services (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMS#NYSE">AMS</a>) to report quarterly earnings at 1 cent per share on revenue of $7.70 million before the opening bell, according to data from <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a>. American Shared Hospital Services shares rose 0.3% to $2.97 in after-hours trading.</li>
<li>Guess? Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GES#NYSE">GES</a>) reported upbeat results for its fourth quarter and named Alberto Toni as CFO. The company said it sees FY26 revenue to increase 3.9% &#8211; 6.2% in US Dollars and adjusted EPS of $1.32 &#8211; $1.76. Guess shares fell 2.4% to $9.80 in the after-hours trading session.</li>
<li>NeuroOne Medical Technologies Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NMTC#NASDAQ">NMTC</a>) disclosed a common stock public offering. NeuroOne Medical shares dipped 36.1% to $0.5499 in the after-hours trading session.</li>
</ul>
Check out our <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premarket/">premarket coverage here</a>
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<li>Simulations Plus Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SLP#NASDAQ">SLP</a>) posted stronger-than-expected results for its second quarter and issued upbeat FY25 earnings forecast. Simulations Plus shares gained 2.5% to $24.41 in the after-hours trading session.</li>
<li>Sangamo Therapeutics Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SGMO#NASDAQ">SGMO</a>) announced a new agreement with pharmaceutical giant Eli Lilly And Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LLY#NYSE">LLY</a>), granting the company a worldwide exclusive license to leverage the company's novel proprietary neurotropic adeno-associated virus (AAV) capsid, STAC-BBB. Sangamo Therapeutics shares jumped 47.7% to $0.9193 in after-hours trading.</li>
</ul>
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Sangamo Therapeutics Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SGMO#NASDAQ">SGMO</a>) shares are surging in Thursday&#8217;s after-hours session after the company announced a new agreement with <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/04/b44635260/sangamo-therapeutics-announces-capsid-license-agreement-with-lilly-to-deliver-genomic-medicines-fo">pharmaceutical giant Eli Lilly And Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LLY#NYSE">LLY</a>)</a>.
What Happened: Sangamo Therapeutics entered into a license agreement with Eli Lilly, granting the company a worldwide exclusive license to leverage the company&#8217;s novel proprietary neurotropic adeno-associated virus (AAV) capsid, STAC-BBB.
Sangamo noted that STAC-BBB has demonstrated potent blood-brain barrier penetration and neuronal transduction in nonhuman primates.
The genomic medicine company said the license allows Eli Lilly to utilize the STAC-BBB capsid for one initial target. Eli Lilly has the right to add up to four additional targets, but will be required to pay additional license fees.
Sangamo will receive an upfront payment of $18 million and is eligible to earn up to $1.4 billion in additional license fees and milestone payments.
&#8220;We believe STAC-BBB, our industry-leading intravenously delivered AAV capsid, has the potential to play an important role in the treatment landscape by addressing longstanding challenges associated with delivering therapies to the central nervous system,&#8221; said Sandy Macrae, CEO of Sangamo.
&#8220;We are pleased to be sharing STAC-BBB with Lilly to advance potential treatments for neurological diseases with significant unmet medical needs. This marks the third agreement with a pharmaceutical company since we announced the discovery of STAC-BBB in March 2024 and demonstrates the continued industry interest in our capsid delivery technology.&#8221;
Sangamo will be responsible for completing a technology transfer related to the STAC-BBB capsid. Lilly will be responsible for all research, preclinical and clinical development, regulatory interactions, manufacturing and global commercialization of any resulting gene therapy products.
SGMO Price Action: <a href="http://benzinga.com/quote/sgmo">Sangamo shares</a> were up 26.13% after hours, trading at 78 cents at the time of publication Thursday, according to <a href="http://pro.benzinga.com">Benzinga Pro</a>.
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Sangamo Therapeutics Stock Surges After The Bell: What's Going On?

Sangamo Therapeutics Enters Capsid License Agreement With Lilly; To Receive $18M Upfront License Fee And Is Eligible To Earn Up To $1.4B In Additional Licensed Target Fees And Milestone Payments

Hims &amp; Hers Health Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HIMS#NYSE">HIMS</a>) shares spiked higher in afternoon trading Tuesday after the company said it will offer Eli Lilly And Co&#8217;s (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LLY#NYSE">LLY</a>) Zepbound <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/HIMS">through its Telehealth platform</a>.
What To Know: In a blog post released Tuesday afternoon, Hims &amp; Hers Health announced that it&#8217;s expanding access to personalized weight loss care.
&#8220;We're committed to bringing our customers more treatment options that best suit their needs, and we've now expanded that choice even further by adding access to generic liraglutide and branded tirzepatide through our platform,&#8221; the company said.
Tirzepatide is the active ingredient in Eli Lilly&#8217;s diabetes and weight-loss drugs. Hims &amp; Hers said it will offer both Lilly&#8217;s Zepbound and Mounjaro on its platform, as well as generic versions of Novo Nordisk&#8217;s (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVO#NYSE">NVO</a>) liraglutide, per Reuters.
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&#8220;Medication helps the body manage the biological factors that affect weight. Nutrition fuels the body. Physical activity builds strength and resilience. And behavioral support helps form lasting habits that create real, lifelong change,&#8221; the company said.
&#8220;Through our platform, we're weaving all of these tools together to provide access to a truly comprehensive care experience to deliver the best solution for every individual.&#8221;
Hims &amp; Hers joins competitors Teladoc and LifeMD in offering Lilly&#8217;s Zepbound on its platform. The move comes after a U.S. judge shut down an injunction earlier this month that would have allowed companies to continue making compounded drugs. Regulators allow compounded versions of drugs to enter the market to meet demand when there is a shortage.
HIMS Price Action: <a href="http://benzinga.com/quote/hims">Hims &amp; Hers Health shares</a> were up 6.01% at $31.27 at the time of publication Tuesday afternoon, according to <a href="http://pro.benzinga.com">Benzinga Pro</a>.
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Hims & Hers Health Stock Jumped Tuesday Afternoon: What Happened?

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>
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<td>IRON</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$50.00</td>
<td>$160.0K</td>
<td>4</td>
<td>2.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>VRNA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$70.00</td>
<td>$55.4K</td>
<td>372</td>
<td>500</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MRNA</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$25.00</td>
<td>$28.3K</td>
<td>6.7K</td>
<td>302</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>HUM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$310.00</td>
<td>$25.5K</td>
<td>8.7K</td>
<td>173</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AKRO</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$40.00</td>
<td>$25.8K</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>150</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>HIMS</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$37.00</td>
<td>$47.8K</td>
<td>839</td>
<td>114</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>LLY</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$690.00</td>
<td>$37.0K</td>
<td>212</td>
<td>33</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NVO</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$77.50</td>
<td>$36.0K</td>
<td>1.4K</td>
<td>26</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>TMO</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$470.00</td>
<td>$32.8K</td>
<td>2</td>
<td>11</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MCK</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$680.00</td>
<td>$124.6K</td>
<td>10</td>
<td>11</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These bullet-by-bullet explanations have been constructed using the accompanying table. 
• Regarding IRON (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IRON#NASDAQ">IRON</a>), we observe a call option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 16 day(s) on April 17, 2025. Parties traded 2000 contract(s) at a $50.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $160.0K, with a price of $80.0 per contract. There were 4 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2000 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For VRNA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VRNA#NASDAQ">VRNA</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 45 day(s) on May 16, 2025. This event was a transfer of 241 contract(s) at a $70.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 19 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $55.4K, with a price of $230.0 per contract. There were 372 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 500 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For MRNA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MRNA#NASDAQ">MRNA</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 290 day(s) on January 16, 2026. This event was a transfer of 59 contract(s) at a $25.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 12 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $28.3K, with a price of $480.0 per contract. There were 6708 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 302 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding HUM (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HUM#NYSE">HUM</a>), we observe a call option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 16 day(s) on April 17, 2025. Parties traded 37 contract(s) at a $310.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $25.5K, with a price of $690.0 per contract. There were 8768 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 173 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For AKRO (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AKRO#NASDAQ">AKRO</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 16 day(s) on April 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 150 contract(s) at a $40.00 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 $25.8K, with a price of $170.0 per contract. There were 0 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 150 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For HIMS (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HIMS#NYSE">HIMS</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 108 day(s) on July 18, 2025. This event was a transfer of 90 contract(s) at a $37.00 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 $47.8K, with a price of $532.0 per contract. There were 839 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 114 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding LLY (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LLY#NYSE">LLY</a>), we observe a put option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 45 day(s) on May 16, 2025. Parties traded 30 contract(s) at a $690.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $37.0K, with a price of $1236.0 per contract. There were 212 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 33 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding NVO (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVO#NYSE">NVO</a>), we observe a put option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 290 day(s) on January 16, 2026. Parties traded 24 contract(s) at a $77.50 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $36.0K, with a price of $1500.0 per contract. There were 1454 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 26 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For TMO (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TMO#NYSE">TMO</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 45 day(s) on May 16, 2025. This event was a transfer of 10 contract(s) at a $470.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $32.8K, with a price of $3280.0 per contract. There were 2 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 11 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding MCK (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MCK#NYSE">MCK</a>), we observe a call option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 654 day(s) on January 15, 2027. Parties traded 11 contract(s) at a $680.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $124.6K, with a price of $11330.0 per contract. There were 10 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 11 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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Financial giants have made a conspicuous bullish move on Eli Lilly. Our analysis of options history for Eli Lilly (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LLY#NYSE">LLY</a>) revealed 156 unusual trades.
Delving into the details, we found 55% of traders were bullish, while 25% showed bearish tendencies. Out of all the trades we spotted, 108 were puts, with a value of $6,109,986, and 48 were calls, valued at $4,158,923.
<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 $390.0 to $1180.0 for Eli Lilly during the past quarter. 
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Development</h3>
In terms of liquidity and interest, the mean open interest for Eli Lilly options trades today is 212.74 with a total volume of 6,503.00.
In the following chart, we are able to follow the development of volume and open interest of call and put options for Eli Lilly's big money trades within a strike price range of $390.0 to $1180.0 over the last 30 days.
<h3>Eli Lilly Option Activity Analysis: Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1743524137_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Biggest Options Spotted:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th align="right">Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>LLY</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>04/11/25</td>
<td>$22.45</td>
<td>$22.4</td>
<td>$22.4</td>
<td>$815.00</td>
<td>$223.7K</td>
<td align="right">54</td>
<td align="right">316</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>LLY</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/18/26</td>
<td>$87.3</td>
<td>$84.7</td>
<td>$85.94</td>
<td>$770.00</td>
<td>$222.7K</td>
<td align="right">10</td>
<td align="right">67</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>LLY</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>04/11/25</td>
<td>$22.55</td>
<td>$22.35</td>
<td>$22.55</td>
<td>$815.00</td>
<td>$169.5K</td>
<td align="right">54</td>
<td align="right">115</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>LLY</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>06/18/26</td>
<td>$88.65</td>
<td>$82.95</td>
<td>$85.95</td>
<td>$770.00</td>
<td>$163.3K</td>
<td align="right">10</td>
<td align="right">34</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>LLY</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/18/26</td>
<td>$86.95</td>
<td>$84.85</td>
<td>$85.39</td>
<td>$770.00</td>
<td>$102.4K</td>
<td align="right">10</td>
<td align="right">133</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Eli Lilly</h3>
Eli Lilly is a drug firm with a focus on neuroscience, cardiometabolic, cancer, and immunology. Lilly's key products include Verzenio for cancer; Mounjaro, Zepbound, Jardiance, Trulicity, Humalog, and Humulin for cardiometabolic; and Taltz and Olumiant for immunology.
Having examined the options trading patterns of Eli Lilly, our attention now turns directly to the company. This shift allows us to delve into its present market position and performance
<h3>Where Is Eli Lilly Standing Right Now?</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a volume of 959,932, the price of LLY is down -1.09% at $816.88. </li>
<li>RSI indicators hint that the underlying stock may be approaching oversold.</li>
<li>Next earnings are expected to be released in 30 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Professional Analyst Ratings for Eli Lilly</h3>
In the last month, 1 experts released ratings on this stock with an average target price of $1100.0.
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&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Wells Fargo continues to hold a Overweight rating for Eli Lilly, targeting a price of $1100. 
Options are a riskier asset compared to just trading the stock, but they have higher profit potential. Serious options traders manage this risk by educating themselves daily, scaling in and out of trades, following more than one indicator, and following the markets closely.
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Michael Kratsios, a former deputy to venture capitalist Peter Thiel and one of Silicon Valley's most influential tech policy figures, has taken charge of the U.S. government's AI strategy amid escalating competition with China's tech giants.
What Happened: Kratsios was confirmed by the Senate to lead the Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) last week.
His appointment comes as the Donald Trump administration intensifies its scrutiny of China's growing AI capabilities, especially following the emergence of DeepSeek—a Chinese AI startup that developed a powerful model at <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/25/03/44392370/nvidia-destroys-420-billion-of-investor-wealth-since-deepseek-launch-valuation-hits-a-29-month-low-as-gtc-fails-to-ignite-stock">significantly lower costs</a> than its U.S. counterparts.
Having served in the first Trump administration and later overseeing research initiatives at the Department of Defense, Kratsios is no stranger to navigating the intersection of national security and technological innovation, <a href="https://www.wsj.com/politics/policy/trump-ai-michael-kratsios-peter-thiel-protege-1457e276?mod=hp_listb_pos3">reported</a> the Wall Street Journal.
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Before returning to government, Kratsios worked at Scale AI, a startup specializing in AI training data.
Now, one of Kratsios's immediate tasks is reviewing thousands of industry submissions for the administration's AI policy framework, the report noted.
He also brings a global perspective to the role, having previously advised U.S. allies against adopting Chinese telecom infrastructure, particularly Huawei Technologies's 5G equipment.
Kratsios will be working alongside other high-profile figures in the administration, including David Sacks, Trump's <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42356067/venture-capitalist-david-sacks-appointed-as-white-house-ai-crypto-czar-by-trump">AI and crypto policy leader</a>, and Sriram Krishnan, a senior AI advisor.
Why It's Important: Previously, Chinese President Xi Jinping expressed concerns that the tensions with the U.S. <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/25/03/44161587/is-china-apprehensive-of-losing-the-trade-war-to-the-us-china-could-get-isolated-like-moscow-fears-xi-jinping">could lead to China&#8217;s isolation</a>, similar to the Soviet Union&#8217;s during the Cold War.
Moreover, in response to the U.S. economic offensive, China has reportedly been considering <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/news/global/25/03/44448798/china-ponders-export-limitations-to-quell-trumps-trade-onslaught">restricting certain exports</a> to the U.S.
In March 2025, the U.S. added over <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/news/global/25/03/44494896/us-adds-50-chinese-entities-to-export-restriction-list-curtailing-access-to-nvidia-amd-chips">50 Chinese entities to an export restriction</a> list, limiting their access to advanced technologies like those from Nvidia Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) and Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>).
Meanwhile, China is <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/markets/25/03/44451449/china-courts-apple-pfizer-eli-lilly-amid-us-pressure-vice-premier-says-beijing-will-continue-to-improve-the-business-environment">actively courting multinational companies</a>, including Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) and Eli Lilly (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LLY#NYSE">LLY</a>), to improve its business environment and attract foreign investment.
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Eli Lilly And Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LLY#NYSE">LLY</a>), on Sunday, announced <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/03/n44552764/lillys-lepodisiran-reduced-levels-of-genetically-inherited-heart-disease-risk-factor-lipoprotein-a" rel="noreferrer noopener">positive Phase 2 results</a> for lepodisiran, an investigational small interfering RNA (siRNA) therapy designed to lower the production of lipoprotein(a) [Lp(a)], a genetically inherited risk factor for heart disease.
In the Phase 2 ALPACA study, lepodisiran significantly reduced Lp(a) levels by an average of 93.9% over the 60 to 180-day period after treatment with the highest tested dose (400 mg), meeting the primary endpoint.
Participants who received the 16 mg and 96 mg lepodisiran doses experienced a 40.8% reduction and a 75.2% reduction in Lp(a) levels over the same time period, respectively.
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Lepodisiran also met additional secondary endpoints, showing reductions in Lp(a) levels following one or two administrations of each of the three tested doses across all timepoints assessed throughout the nearly 18-month-long study.
Results from additional secondary endpoints showed:
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<li>Participants who received 400 mg of lepodisiran at both baseline and day 180 experienced a 94.8% reduction in average Lp(a) levels over the day 30 to 360 period, which remained 91.0% below baseline at day 360 (~1 year) and 74.2% below baseline at day 540 (~1.5 years).</li>
<li>Lepodisiran also reduced apolipoprotein B (apoB) levels, a separate cholesterol biomarker.</li>
<li>The highest dose (400 mg) of lepodisiran showed 14.1% and 13.7% ApoB reductions from baseline at day 60 and 180, respectively. A second 400 mg lepodisiran dose at day 180 sustained these apoB reductions through day 540.</li>
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Treatment-emergent adverse events (TEAEs) related to the study drug occurred in 1% (1/69) of the placebo group, 3% (1/36) of the 16 mg group, 12% (9/74) of the 96 mg group, and 14% (20/141) of the pooled 400 mg group. There were no serious adverse events related to lepodisiran treatment.
A single death occurred in the 16 mg dose group due to complications of chronic coronary disease.
One participant in the placebo group was withdrawn from the study drug due to a TEAE; however, no participants receiving lepodisiran experienced a TEAE leading to withdrawal from treatment or the study.
The ACCLAIM-Lp(a) Phase 3 clinical development program, investigating the effect of lepodisiran on the reduction of cardiovascular events in adults with elevated Lp(a), is currently enrolling.
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Date	Put/Call	Strike Price	Exp Date	DTE	Trade Vol	Day Vol	Vol / OI	OI	Trade Type	Sentiment
03:58 PMMar 24, 2025	CALL	$700.00	Jul 18, 2025	97	60	60	214	28	SWEEP	BEARISH
03:52 PMMar 24, 2025	CALL	$610.00	Aug 15, 2025	125	28	28	560	5	SWEEP	BEARISH
10:14 AMMar 24, 2025	PUT	$840.00	May 16, 2025	34	500	500	299	167	TRADE	BEARISH
10:41 AMMar 21, 2025	CALL	$680.00	May 16, 2025	34	42	42	2100	2	SWEEP	BEARISH
03:57 PMMar 20, 2025	PUT	$820.00	May 16, 2025	34	200	193	79	253	SWEEP	BEARISH
10:19 AMMar 20, 2025	PUT	$850.00	May 16, 2025	34	29	1000	6	482	TRADE	BEARISH
03:40 PMMar 17, 2025	PUT	$900.00	Mar 20, 2026	342	52	49	217	24	SWEEP	BULLISH