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As the world's largest parcel delivery company, UPS manages a massive fleet of more than 500 planes and 100,000 vehicles, along with many hundreds of sorting facilities, to deliver an average of about 22 million packages per day to residences and businesses across the globe. UPS' domestic US package operations generate around 65% of total revenue, while international package makes up 20%. Air and ocean freight forwarding and contract logistics make up the remainder.

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Stord, the logistics tech startup founded by former Thiel fellow Sean Henry, is stepping up its campaign to challenge Amazon's (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) grip on <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/partner/general/24/05/38962562/navigating-the-e-commerce-landscape-challenges-and-opportunities-on-the-horizon">e-commerce</a> by acquiring United Parcel Service (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UPS#NYSE">UPS</a>) subsidiary Ware2Go.
The deal,<a href="https://www.stord.com/newsroom/stord-acquires-ware2go-from-ups"> announced</a> Monday, brings an additional 2.5 million square feet of fulfillment space into Stord's network and according to<a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2025/05/19/e-commerce-logistics-stord.html"> CNBC</a>, it strengthens its growing footprint across the U.S., Canada, the U.K., and the Netherlands.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">A Founder Trained by Thiel and Backed by Titans</h2>
Sean Henry launched Stord at just 18 years old after dropping out of the Georgia Institute of Technology to join the Thiel Fellowship, CNBC says. The fellowship is a program offering ambitious young entrepreneurs $100,000 to pursue startups instead of college, according to the <a href="https://thielfellowship.org/">website</a>.
Stord is backed by a high-profile lineup of investors, including Kleiner Perkins, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/startups/24/12/42366606/peter-thiel-is-a-stanford-grad-but-thinks-college-is-such-a-waste-that-he-offers-100000-to-students-who-quit-compares-education-to-santa">Peter Thiel</a>'s Founders Fund, Franklin Templeton, and Strike Capital. The firms are fueling the company's ambition to "level the playing field" for independent e-commerce brands that struggle to match Amazon's fulfillment speed, Henry told CNBC.
According to Henry, the core problem facing small and mid-size merchants is the lack of scale. Competing with Prime requires a dense, distributed logistics network that most independent brands simply can't afford to build, CNBC reports.
By integrating Ware2Go's third-party delivery services into its platform, Stord aims to offer exactly that: a robust infrastructure that brings fast, efficient shipping within reach for thousands of businesses, the company says.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Expansion Amid Disruption</h2>
Stord's growth strategy is calibrated to thrive in volatile conditions. Henry told CNBC that disruption, from trade policy uncertainty to global events like the pandemic, has historically driven merchants toward platforms like Stord that offer adaptability at scale.
According to the company&#8217;s announcement, the Ware2Go acquisition follows other strategic moves in recent years: the purchase of Pitney Bowes' (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PBI#NYSE">PBI</a>) e-commerce fulfillment division, freight platform ProPack and direct-to-consumer fulfillment provider Fulfillment Works. With each addition, Stord has expanded its capabilities across every stage of the fulfillment cycle, from warehouse storage to last-mile delivery.
Now, with more than 70 partner sites worldwide and a growing tech-integrated operations platform, according to CNBC, Stord is positioning itself as a full-cycle logistics alternative for merchants who want to retain brand control without sacrificing speed or reach.
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Stord focuses on more than warehousing, developing proprietary software designed to work in lockstep with its physical operations, CNBC says. This tight integration forms what Henry describes as a strong, defensible edge.
&#8220;If we are the one who's building our own technology in harmony with our operations, from every stage all the way through the cart… it's gonna be really hard for others to keep up,&#8221; he told CNBC.
As e-commerce continues to evolve, and more consumers demand fast, reliable shipping from independent brands, Stord's expanding network may prove to be the backbone that helps them compete. Backed by elite investors and driven by a founder with a blueprint for disruption, the company benefits from industry volatility, as brands increasingly turn to flexible platforms that can weather uncertainty and scale with demand.
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UPS Sells Ware2Go To Peter Thiel-Backed Stord As Startup Gains 2.5M Square Feet To Compete With Amazon, Expand To U.K. And Netherlands

Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bearish stance on United Parcel Service (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UPS#NYSE">UPS</a>).
And retail traders should know.
We noticed this today when the positions showed up on publicly available options history that we track here at Benzinga.
Whether these are institutions or just wealthy individuals, we don't know. But when something this big happens with UPS, it often means somebody knows something is about to happen.
Today, Benzinga's options scanner spotted 8 options trades for United Parcel Service.
This isn't normal.
The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 12% bullish and 62%, bearish.
Out of all of the options we uncovered, there was 1 put, for a total amount of $92,430, and 7, calls, for a total amount of $307,059.
<h3>Projected Price Targets</h3>
After evaluating the trading volumes and Open Interest, it's evident that the major market movers are focusing on a price band between $75.0 and $110.0 for United Parcel Service, spanning the last three months.
<h3>Analyzing Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
In terms of liquidity and interest, the mean open interest for United Parcel Service options trades today is 751.67 with a total volume of 468.00.
In the following chart, we are able to follow the development of volume and open interest of call and put options for United Parcel Service's big money trades within a strike price range of $75.0 to $110.0 over the last 30 days.
<h3>United Parcel Service Option Activity Analysis: Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1748016418_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 align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>UPS</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$11.7</td>
<td>$11.35</td>
<td>$11.35</td>
<td>$85.00</td>
<td>$112.3K</td>
<td>58</td>
<td align="right">100</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>UPS</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$14.45</td>
<td>$14.0</td>
<td>$14.22</td>
<td>$110.00</td>
<td>$92.4K</td>
<td>1.3K</td>
<td align="right">65</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>UPS</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$12.0</td>
<td>$11.8</td>
<td>$11.8</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
<td>$51.9K</td>
<td>2.2K</td>
<td align="right">44</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>UPS</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$12.0</td>
<td>$11.8</td>
<td>$11.8</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
<td>$29.5K</td>
<td>2.2K</td>
<td align="right">98</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>UPS</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$12.15</td>
<td>$11.8</td>
<td>$11.8</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
<td>$29.5K</td>
<td>2.2K</td>
<td align="right">71</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About United Parcel Service</h3>
As the world's largest parcel delivery company, UPS manages a massive fleet of more than 500 planes and 100,000 vehicles, along with many hundreds of sorting facilities, to deliver an average of about 22 million packages per day to residences and businesses across the globe. UPS' domestic US package operations generate around 65% of total revenue, while international package makes up 20%. Air and ocean freight forwarding and contract logistics make up the remainder.
Following our analysis of the options activities associated with United Parcel Service, we pivot to a closer look at the company's own performance.
<h3>Where Is United Parcel Service Standing Right Now?</h3>
<ul>
<li>Trading volume stands at 963,206, with UPS's price down by -1.38%, positioned at $95.64.</li>
<li>RSI indicators show the stock to be is currently neutral between overbought and oversold.</li>
<li>Earnings announcement expected in 60 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Professional Analyst Ratings for United Parcel Service</h3>
In the last month, 5 experts released ratings on this stock with an average target price of $116.8.
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&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Stifel keeps a Buy rating on United Parcel Service with a target price of $124. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Loop Capital persists with their Hold rating on United Parcel Service, maintaining a target price of $105. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Susquehanna continues to hold a Neutral rating for United Parcel Service, targeting a price of $110. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Truist Securities keeps a Buy rating on United Parcel Service with a target price of $130. 
&#x2A; An analyst from B of A Securities persists with their Buy rating on United Parcel Service, maintaining a target price of $115. 
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United Parcel Service's Options: A Look at What the Big Money is Thinking

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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">United Parcel Service, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UPS#NYSE">UPS</a>)</h3>
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<li>Dividend Yield: 6.76%</li>
<li>B of A Securities analyst Ken Hoexter maintained a Buy rating and raised the price target from $111 to $115 on May 16, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 62%.</li>
<li>Oppenheimer analyst Scott Schneeberger maintained an Outperform rating and lowered the price target from $126 to $114 on April 30, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 64%.</li>
<li>Recent News: On April 29, UPS reported a quarterly consolidated revenue decline of 0.7% year-over-year to $21.546 billion, beating the consensus of $21.05 billion.</li>
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<li>Truist Securities analyst Jake Bartlett maintained a Hold rating and raised the price target from $28 to $31 on May 12, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 74%.</li>
<li>William Blair analyst Ryan Merkel downgraded the stock from Outperform to Market Perform on Jan. 2, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 67%.</li>
<li>Recent News: On May 8, Karat Packaging reported better-than-expected first-quarter financial results.</li>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Robert Half Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RHI#NYSE">RHI</a>)</h3>
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<li>Dividend Yield: 5.12%</li>
<li>Barclays analyst Manav Patnaik maintained an Equal-Weight rating and cut the price target from $50 to $45 on April 24, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 78%.</li>
<li>JP Morgan analyst Andrew Steinerman maintained a Neutral rating and slashed the price target from $65 to $47 on April 24, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 79%.</li>
<li>Recent News: On April 23, Robert Half reported worse-than-expected first-quarter financial results.</li>
<li>Benzinga Pro&#8217;s real-time newsfeed alerted to latest RHI <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/register?utm_adType=bzprocontent&amp;utm_campaign=14daytrial&amp;utm_ad=0523">news </a></li>
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Deep-pocketed investors have adopted a bearish approach towards United Parcel Service (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UPS#NYSE">UPS</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 UPS usually suggests something big is about to happen.
We gleaned this information from our observations today when Benzinga's options scanner highlighted 17 extraordinary options activities for United Parcel Service. This level of activity is out of the ordinary.
The general mood among these heavyweight investors is divided, with 29% leaning bullish and 47% bearish. Among these notable options, 14 are puts, totaling $1,209,129, and 3 are calls, amounting to $331,080.
<h3>Expected Price Movements</h3>
After evaluating the trading volumes and Open Interest, it's evident that the major market movers are focusing on a price band between $85.0 and $165.0 for United Parcel Service, spanning the last three months.
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Trends</h3>
Examining the volume and open interest provides crucial insights into stock research. This information is key in gauging liquidity and interest levels for United Parcel Service's options at certain strike prices. Below, we present a snapshot of the trends in volume and open interest for calls and puts across United Parcel Service's significant trades, within a strike price range of $85.0 to $165.0, over the past month.
<h3>United Parcel Service Call and Put Volume: 30-Day Overview</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1747681249_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>Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>UPS</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/18/26</td>
<td>$8.55</td>
<td>$8.4</td>
<td>$8.4</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
<td>$252.0K</td>
<td>494</td>
<td align="right">310</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>UPS</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$11.85</td>
<td>$11.45</td>
<td>$11.7</td>
<td>$95.00</td>
<td>$209.4K</td>
<td>777</td>
<td align="right">185</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>UPS</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/18/26</td>
<td>$6.75</td>
<td>$6.55</td>
<td>$6.55</td>
<td>$85.00</td>
<td>$196.5K</td>
<td>358</td>
<td align="right">300</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>UPS</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$10.85</td>
<td>$9.95</td>
<td>$10.85</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
<td>$162.7K</td>
<td>2.0K</td>
<td align="right">150</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>UPS</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/18/26</td>
<td>$10.6</td>
<td>$10.5</td>
<td>$10.6</td>
<td>$95.00</td>
<td>$106.0K</td>
<td>773</td>
<td align="right">100</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About United Parcel Service</h3>
As the world's largest parcel delivery company, UPS manages a massive fleet of more than 500 planes and 100,000 vehicles, along with many hundreds of sorting facilities, to deliver an average of about 22 million packages per day to residences and businesses across the globe. UPS' domestic US package operations generate around 65% of total revenue, while international package makes up 20%. Air and ocean freight forwarding and contract logistics make up the remainder.
Following our analysis of the options activities associated with United Parcel Service, we pivot to a closer look at the company's own performance.
<h3>United Parcel Service's Current Market Status</h3>
<ul>
<li>Currently trading with a volume of 3,705,221, the UPS's price is down by -2.32%, now at $98.97. </li>
<li>RSI readings suggest the stock is currently may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Anticipated earnings release is in 64 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What The Experts Say On United Parcel Service</h3>
In the last month, 5 experts released ratings on this stock with an average target price of $112.2.
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&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Oppenheimer keeps a Outperform rating on United Parcel Service with a target price of $114. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Wells Fargo has revised its rating downward to Equal-Weight, adjusting the price target to $98. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Susquehanna continues to hold a Neutral rating for United Parcel Service, targeting a price of $110. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Stifel has decided to maintain their Buy rating on United Parcel Service, which currently sits at a price target of $124. 
&#x2A; An analyst from B of A Securities persists with their Buy rating on United Parcel Service, maintaining a target price of $115. 
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Smart Money Is Betting Big In UPS Options

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>DAL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$55.00</td>
<td>$192.7K</td>
<td>12.5K</td>
<td>1.7K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>VRT</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$110.00</td>
<td>$52.7K</td>
<td>581</td>
<td>1.2K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>JCI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
<td>$330.0K</td>
<td>2.2K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ADP</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$320.00</td>
<td>$59.8K</td>
<td>1.7K</td>
<td>583</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NXT</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$55.00</td>
<td>$41.8K</td>
<td>3.5K</td>
<td>360</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>UPS</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/18/26</td>
<td>$85.00</td>
<td>$196.5K</td>
<td>358</td>
<td>300</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ARRY</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$9.00</td>
<td>$38.0K</td>
<td>23</td>
<td>200</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BWXT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>11/21/25</td>
<td>$60.00</td>
<td>$195.9K</td>
<td>3</td>
<td>38</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ALK</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$52.50</td>
<td>$44.8K</td>
<td>374</td>
<td>38</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>UNP</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$240.00</td>
<td>$35.1K</td>
<td>400</td>
<td>27</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These bullet-by-bullet explanations have been constructed using the accompanying table. 
• For DAL (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DAL#NYSE">DAL</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 32 day(s) on June 20, 2025. This event was a transfer of 1592 contract(s) at a $55.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 46 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $192.7K, with a price of $121.0 per contract. There were 12549 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1790 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For VRT (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VRT#NYSE">VRT</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 60 day(s) on July 18, 2025. This event was a transfer of 49 contract(s) at a $110.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 10 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $52.7K, with a price of $1078.0 per contract. There were 581 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1209 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For JCI (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JCI#NYSE">JCI</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 60 day(s) on July 18, 2025. This event was a transfer of 1000 contract(s) at a $100.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $330.0K, with a price of $330.0 per contract. There were 2278 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1020 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For ADP (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ADP#NASDAQ">ADP</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 32 day(s) on June 20, 2025. This event was a transfer of 68 contract(s) at a $320.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $59.8K, with a price of $880.0 per contract. There were 1767 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 583 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding NXT (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NXT#NASDAQ">NXT</a>), we observe a put option trade with neutral sentiment. It expires in 242 day(s) on January 16, 2026. Parties traded 53 contract(s) at a $55.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $41.8K, with a price of $790.0 per contract. There were 3585 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 360 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For UPS (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UPS#NYSE">UPS</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 395 day(s) on June 18, 2026. This event was a transfer of 300 contract(s) at a $85.00 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 $196.5K, with a price of $655.0 per contract. There were 358 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 300 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding ARRY (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARRY#NASDAQ">ARRY</a>), we observe a put option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 32 day(s) on June 20, 2025. Parties traded 200 contract(s) at a $9.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $38.0K, with a price of $190.0 per contract. There were 23 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 200 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding BWXT (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BWXT#NYSE">BWXT</a>), we observe a call option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 186 day(s) on November 21, 2025. Parties traded 38 contract(s) at a $60.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $195.9K, with a price of $5156.0 per contract. There were 3 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 38 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For ALK (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ALK#NYSE">ALK</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 60 day(s) on July 18, 2025. This event was a transfer of 140 contract(s) at a $52.50 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 15 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $44.8K, with a price of $320.0 per contract. There were 374 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 38 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding UNP (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UNP#NYSE">UNP</a>), we observe a call option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 242 day(s) on January 16, 2026. Parties traded 27 contract(s) at a $240.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $35.1K, with a price of $1300.0 per contract. There were 400 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 27 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.

ARRY

BWXT

10 Industrials Stocks With Whale Alerts In Today's Session

Moody's Ratings has officially stripped the U.S. of its final AAA credit score — the highest mark of financial credibility — sparking political uproar and media alarm, yet market analysts and economists widely believe it will have limited impact on <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/expert-ideas">the broader financial system.</a>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">What Did Moody's Decide About US Credit Rating?</h3>
Moody's cut the U.S. long-term sovereign credit rating to Aa1 from Aaa on Friday, citing sustained fiscal deficits, rising debt burdens and growing interest costs. 
The agency criticized "successive U.S. administrations and Congress" for failing to implement a credible debt reduction strategy.
This move aligns Moody's with Fitch Ratings, which downgraded the U.S. in August 2023, and S&amp;P Global Ratings, which cut the rating back in 2011. 
For the first time, all three major credit agencies have the U.S. rated below AAA.
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<table class="has-fixed-layout">
<thead>
<tr>
<th>S&amp;P</th>
<th>Moody&#8217;s</th>
<th>Fitch</th>
</tr>
<tr>
<th>AA+</th>
<th>Aa1</th>
<th>AA+</th>
</tr>
</thead>
</table>
</figure>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Do Markets Care This Time?</h3>
"This downgrade won't force anybody to do anything on Monday," said Jim Bianco of Bianco Research. 
He noted that after S&amp;P&#8217;s 2011 downgrade caused market disruption due to contract language requiring AAA-rated collateral, those rules were rewritten. "Now, these contracts reference ‘government securities,' not ratings," he said.
Bianco added, "So technically it didn't even change the US's overall credit rating because it was already split rated AA+. Now it's unanimous AA+. Nothing changed."
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Debt Concerns Are Misguided</h3>
Macro analyst Alfonso Peccatiello also challenged the logic behind the downgrade. He indicated that U.S. debt in its own currency is not inherently dangerous. 
"Any government doing deficit spending and issuing bonds in its own currency—like the U.S.—isn't walking into an abyss of doom," Peccatiello said. "It's just choosing to stimulate the economy by printing money for the private sector."
Addressing concerns about the $1 trillion annual interest burden, he said this is simply money being transferred from the government to investors holding Treasury bonds. 
"For every dollar the U.S. pays in interest, there is an investor making that dollar," he said, framing it as a redistribution within the economy, not a red flag of insolvency.
Peccatiello explained that U.S. Treasuries continue functioning as high-quality liquid assets for banks under Basel regulations.
"The downgrade to AA+ wouldn't make any difference," he said, as government bonds rated between AAA and AA- carry the same 0% risk weighting under Basel's framework.
He said rising deficits only become problematic when they cause inflation or resource scarcity—not because of arbitrary credit score thresholds.
According to Peccatiello, long-term bond yields are already pricing in much of the fiscal outlook, making current levels—particularly 30-year Treasuries above 5.25%—increasingly attractive for accumulation.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">More Politics Than Panic</h3>
Economist Mohamed El-Erian called the move "historic," but said it was unlikely to shake global markets. 
However, he added that the downgrade "amplifies the conversation about America&#8217;s political ability to address its fiscal deficit and debt trajectory."
El-Erian&#8217;s view mirrors market action: U.S. Treasuries remain the most trusted collateral globally, and their deep liquidity shields them from dramatic dislocations.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Political Reactions And The Trump Administration's Position</h3>
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, speaking on CNBC, called Moody's decision "a lagging indicator." 
He said, "We inherited a 6.7% deficit-to-GDP ratio, the highest when we weren't in a recession or at war. We are determined to bring spending down."
Bessent added that foreign capital flows remain robust. "Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the UAE are pushing more and more money into the U.S., with 10-year investment plans," he said.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Wall Street Shakes On The Downgrade</h3>
Despite widespread commentary downplaying Moody's downgrade of U.S. debt, investors reacted defensively in Monday's premarket, with major equity futures sliding and high-growth tech stocks leading losses.
S&amp;P 500 futures fell 1%, while Nasdaq 100 contracts dropped 1.5%, signaling a risk-off tone ahead of the Wall Street open.
Among mega-cap stocks, the worst-hit names in premarket trading:
<ul class="wp-block-list">
<li>Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) declined 2%. </li>
<li>Palantir Technologies Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NYSE">PLTR</a>) dropped 4.4%.</li>
<li>Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) declined 3.9%.</li>
<li>Broadcom Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVGO#NASDAQ">AVGO</a>) slipped 2.9%.</li>
<li>Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) lost 2.7%.</li>
<li>United Parcel Service Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UPS#NYSE">UPS</a>) fell 2%.</li>
</ul>
The 30-year U.S. Treasury yield jumped 10 basis points to 5%, hitting its highest level since October 2023. The spike in yields reflects investor concerns over the long-term fiscal trajectory and a higher-for-longer interest rate environment.
The iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TLT#NASDAQ">TLT</a>)—a popular proxy for long-dated U.S. bonds—fell 1.6% in premarket trading, continuing a trend of weakness in duration-sensitive assets.
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America's Credit Strength Just Got Cut Again: Should You Panic?

B of A Securities analyst Ken Hoexter maintains United Parcel Service (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UPS#NYSE">UPS</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $111 to $115.

B of A Securities Maintains Buy on United Parcel Service, Raises Price Target to $115

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 align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>GE</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$200.00</td>
<td>$605.0K</td>
<td>1.6K</td>
<td align="right">551</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>RKLB</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$27.00</td>
<td>$26.3K</td>
<td>2.8K</td>
<td align="right">423</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>UBER</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$85.00</td>
<td>$80.4K</td>
<td>8.2K</td>
<td align="right">404</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>UPS</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$95.00</td>
<td>$56.6K</td>
<td>1.1K</td>
<td align="right">284</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>FDX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$250.00</td>
<td>$25.0K</td>
<td>1.2K</td>
<td align="right">133</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CAT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>08/15/25</td>
<td>$330.00</td>
<td>$86.8K</td>
<td>225</td>
<td align="right">81</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>POWL</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>08/15/25</td>
<td>$185.00</td>
<td>$172.5K</td>
<td>23</td>
<td align="right">75</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DE</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$500.00</td>
<td>$31.3K</td>
<td>465</td>
<td align="right">44</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PAYC</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$230.00</td>
<td>$35.3K</td>
<td>20</td>
<td align="right">5</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These bullet-by-bullet explanations have been constructed using the accompanying table. 
• Regarding GE (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GE#NYSE">GE</a>), we observe a put option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 247 day(s) on January 16, 2026. Parties traded 550 contract(s) at a $200.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $605.0K, with a price of $1100.0 per contract. There were 1609 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 551 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For RKLB (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RKLB#NASDAQ">RKLB</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 65 day(s) on July 18, 2025. This event was a transfer of 135 contract(s) at a $27.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 8 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $26.3K, with a price of $195.0 per contract. There were 2855 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 423 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For UBER (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UBER#NYSE">UBER</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 2 day(s) on May 16, 2025. This event was a transfer of 145 contract(s) at a $85.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $80.4K, with a price of $555.0 per contract. There were 8227 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 404 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For UPS (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UPS#NYSE">UPS</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 247 day(s) on January 16, 2026. This event was a transfer of 51 contract(s) at a $95.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $56.6K, with a price of $1110.0 per contract. There were 1115 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 284 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding FDX (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FDX#NYSE">FDX</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 65 day(s) on July 18, 2025. Parties traded 40 contract(s) at a $250.00 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 $25.0K, with a price of $625.0 per contract. There were 1206 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 133 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding CAT (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CAT#NYSE">CAT</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 93 day(s) on August 15, 2025. Parties traded 26 contract(s) at a $330.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 9 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $86.8K, with a price of $3340.0 per contract. There were 225 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 81 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding POWL (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/POWL#NASDAQ">POWL</a>), we observe a put option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 93 day(s) on August 15, 2025. Parties traded 75 contract(s) at a $185.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $172.5K, with a price of $2300.0 per contract. There were 23 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 75 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding DE (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DE#NYSE">DE</a>), we observe a put option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 37 day(s) on June 20, 2025. Parties traded 16 contract(s) at a $500.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $31.3K, with a price of $1960.0 per contract. There were 465 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 44 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding PAYC (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PAYC#NYSE">PAYC</a>), we observe a call option trade with neutral sentiment. It expires in 611 day(s) on January 15, 2027. Parties traded 5 contract(s) at a $230.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $35.3K, with a price of $7073.0 per contract. There were 20 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 5 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>. 
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Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) has been actively buying stocks in 2025, including transactions that may have been perfectly timed<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/politics/25/04/44852406/marjorie-taylor-greene-brushes-off-stock-buying-criticism-says-portfolio-manager-bought-the-dip"> during a market dip.</a>
Here's the latest transactions made by the congresswoman in early May.
What Happened: Greene was ranked as the 24th best-performing member of Congress based on their trades in 2024. The Congresswoman gained 30.2% for the year, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/42860759/10-best-stock-traders-in-congress-in-2024-where-do-nancy-pelosi-pete-sessions-susan-collins-marjorie-taylor-greene-rank">outperforming the S&amp;P 500 </a>gain of 24.9%.
With new trades placed throughout the early months of 2025, Greene could see huge returns again during the year.
Here are her most recent trades made on May 5, as shown on the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/gov-trades/?utm_source=BZprocontent050725">Benzinga Government Trades page</a>. All purchases made were listed as between $1,001 to $15,000 unless otherwise indicated.
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<li>Apple Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>)</li>
<li>AbbVie (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ABBV#NYSE">ABBV</a>)</li>
<li>Adobe Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ADBE#NASDAQ">ADBE</a>)</li>
<li>Applied Materials (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMAT#NASDAQ">AMAT</a>)</li>
<li>Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>)</li>
<li>Amazon.com Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>)</li>
<li>American Express (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AXP#NYSE">AXP</a>)</li>
<li>Boeing Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BA#NYSE">BA</a>)</li>
<li>Bank of America (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BAC#NYSE">BAC</a>)</li>
<li>BHP Group (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BHP#NYSE">BHP</a>)</li>
<li>BP (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BP#NYSE">BP</a>)</li>
<li>Berkshire Hathaway Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BRK#NYSE">BRK</a>)</li>
<li>Blackstone Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BX#NYSE">BX</a>)</li>
<li>Cardinal Health (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CAH#NYSE">CAH</a>)</li>
<li>Caterpillar (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CAT#NYSE">CAT</a>)</li>
<li>Cummins Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CMI#NYSE">CMI</a>)</li>
<li>Chevron Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CVX#NYSE">CVX</a>)</li>
<li>Dell Technologies (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DELL#NYSE">DELL</a>)</li>
<li>Digital Realty Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DLR#NYSE">DLR</a>)</li>
<li>Duke Energy (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DUK#NYSE">DUK</a>)</li>
<li>Devon Energy (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DVN#NYSE">DVN</a>)</li>
<li>FedEx Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FDX#NYSE">FDX</a>)</li>
<li>Frontline PLC (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FRO#NYSE">FRO</a>)</li>
<li>Gilead Sciences (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GILD#NASDAQ">GILD</a>): two separate purchases of $1,001 to $15,000</li>
<li>Corning Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GLW#NYSE">GLW</a>)</li>
<li>Alphabet Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>)</li>
<li>Goldman Sachs (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GS#NYSE">GS</a>)</li>
<li>Home Depot (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HD#NYSE">HD</a>)</li>
<li>The Hershey Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HSY#NYSE">HSY</a>)</li>
<li>Intel Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTC#NASDAQ">INTC</a>)</li>
<li>Johnson &amp; Johnson (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JNJ#NYSE">JNJ</a>)</li>
<li>JPMorgan Chase (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JPM#NYSE">JPM</a>)</li>
<li>Kinder Morgan (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KMI#NYSE">KMI</a>)</li>
<li>Eli Lilly And Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LLY#NYSE">LLY</a>)</li>
<li>MercadoLibre (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MELI#NASDAQ">MELI</a>)</li>
<li>Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>)</li>
<li>Merck Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MRK#NYSE">MRK</a>)</li>
<li>Morgan Stanley (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MS#NYSE">MS</a>)</li>
<li>Microsoft Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>)</li>
<li>NextEra Energy (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NEE#NYSE">NEE</a>)</li>
<li>ServiceNow Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NOW#NASDAQ">NOW</a>)</li>
<li>Norfolk Southern (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NSC#NYSE">NSC</a>): two separate purchases of $1,001 to $15,000</li>
<li>NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>)</li>
<li>Old Dominion Freight Line (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ODFL#NASDAQ">ODFL</a>)</li>
<li>Occidental Petroleum (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OXY#NYSE">OXY</a>): two separate purchases of $1,001 to $15,000</li>
<li>Palo Alto Networks (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PANW#NASDAQ">PANW</a>)</li>
<li>Paychex Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PAYX#NASDAQ">PAYX</a>)</li>
<li>Impinj Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PI#NASDAQ">PI</a>)</li>
<li>Qualcomm Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QCOM#NASDAQ">QCOM</a>)</li>
<li>Starbucks Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SBUX#NASDAQ">SBUX</a>)</li>
<li>Charles Schwab Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SCHW#NYSE">SCHW</a>)</li>
<li>Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>)</li>
<li>United Parcel Service (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UPS#NYSE">UPS</a>)</li>
<li>Visa Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/V#NYSE">V</a>)</li>
<li>Walmart Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WMT#NYSE">WMT</a>)</li>
</ul>
In total, that's more than 50 different stocks bought and disclosed by Greene in the latest filing. Based on the purchase range of $1,001 to $15,000, this would make the transaction range over $50,000 and up to more than $800,000.
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Why It's Important: Members of Congress are allowed to buy and sell stocks as long as they properly disclose the transaction.
The process has drawn scrutiny from the public and retail investors as members of Congress could have inside information and time their trades accordingly. Committee assignments in particular, often draw red flags from investors.
Greene serves on the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability and the House Committee on Homeland Security with several subcommittee appointments. The congresswoman's past trade in technology and cybersecurity stocks has drawn attention with her role within Homeland Security.
Greene&#8217;s past trades of Palantir Technologies and a<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/03/44255172/marjorie-taylor-greene-buys-more-bitcoin-etf-shares-ahead-of-trumps-strategic-reserve-executive-order"> Bitcoin ETF </a>have drawn criticism along with the timing of her trades, as she is a close ally to President Donald Trump. 
When asked previously about buying stocks earlier this year that soared days later after Trump announced a pause to tariffs, Greene<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/politics/25/04/44852406/marjorie-taylor-greene-brushes-off-stock-buying-criticism-says-portfolio-manager-bought-the-dip"> brushed aside the criticism.</a>
&#8220;I think that criticism is laughable. President Trump has been talking about tariffs for decades,&#8221; Greene told reporters when asked about the trades at a recent town hall event in Georgia in a clip <a href="https://x.com/unusual_whales/status/1912456434081480777" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">shared </a>by Unusual Whales. The congresswoman used the opportunity to boast about her stock performance, which ranked her as one of the top trading members of Congress in 2024.
&#8220;I don&#8217;t place my buys and sells," Greene said, citing an agreement she has with her portfolio manager, who handles all the buying and selling of stocks. &#8220;He did a great job. Guess what he did. He bought the dip. And that&#8217;s what anybody that has financial sense does."
Greene also said her portfolio manager did not have inside information, everything was public and a potential tariff pause wasn&#8217;t a secret.
Sen. Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) has reintroduced legislation that would ban members of Congress from trading or holding individual stocks.
The bill is known as the Preventing Elected Leaders from Owning Securities and Investments Act, or PELOSI Act based on the first letter of each of the main words. The name takes aim at the congresswoman and former Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.).  
&#8220;Members of Congress should be fighting for the people they were elected to serve — not day trading at the expense of their constituents,&#8221; Hawley&nbsp;<a href="https://www.hawley.senate.gov/hawley-reintroduces-pelosi-act-to-ban-congress-from-trading-stocks/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">said</a>. &#8220;Americans have seen politician after politician turn a profit using information not available to the general public.&#8221;
Hawley said the bill will help &#8220;restore Americans&#8217; trust in our nation&#8217;s legislative body.&#8221;
Hawley&#8217;s bill is being reintroduced as President&nbsp;Donald Trump&nbsp;<a href="https://time.com/7280114/donald-trump-2025-interview-transcript/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">said&nbsp;</a>he would support such a ban.
&#8220;Well, I watched Nancy Pelosi get rich through insider information, and I would be okay with it. If they send it to me, I would do it,&#8221; Trump told TIME.
Trump said he would sign the ban if the bill passes Congress.
While Pelosi makes headlines for her trades, it&#8217;s important to remember that<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/politics/25/04/44852406/marjorie-taylor-greene-brushes-off-stock-buying-criticism-says-portfolio-manager-bought-the-dip" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">&nbsp;it is both Republican</a>&nbsp;and Democratic members of Congress who are profiting from buying and selling stocks and options while in office, with some trades coming with questionable timing or having a connection to committees they serve on.
In 2024, a list of the top-performing traders in Congress included six Republicans and four Democrats.
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Now valued at $2.6 billion, the San Jose, California-based startup is in talks with United Parcel Service (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UPS#NYSE">UPS</a>) to integrate its <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/25/04/44894239/humanoid-robots-make-history-in-beijing-half-marathon-completes-race-in-under-3-hours">humanoid robots</a> into the global shipping giant's logistics infrastructure, according to<a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-04-28/ups-in-talks-with-startup-figure-ai-to-deploy-humanoid-robots"> Bloomberg</a>.
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Figure AI was founded in 2022 by serial entrepreneur Brett Adcock, who previously launched Vettery and Archer Aviation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ACHR#NYSE">ACHR</a>). Adcock&#8217;s<a href="https://www.brettadcock.com/bio"> bio</a> says that his goal is to create a fully autonomous humanoid robot that can safely, efficiently, and intelligently perform a wide range of physical tasks that are currently repetitive, physically draining, or simply undesirable for human workers.
According to Bloomberg, the company's latest model, Figure 02, features integrated cabling, a torso battery, and real-time computing power using Nvidia RTX GPU-based modules. It's outfitted with 6 RGB cameras, directional microphones, speakers, and a custom-built conversational AI developed in collaboration with OpenAI. Figure 02 also boasts 16 degrees of freedom in its redesigned hands, which allow it to lift and maneuver up to 55 pounds. These capabilities are being actively tested in real-world settings, including on the factory floor at BMW.
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While both UPS and rival FedEx (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FDX#NYSE">FDX</a>) have incorporated autonomous systems like sorting and ground robots into their operations, neither has implemented humanoid robots until now.
Bloomberg<a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-02-23/bezos-nvidia-join-openai-microsoft-in-funding-humanoid-robot-startup-figure-ai"> reported</a> last year that UPS and Figure AI began discussions in 2023 and resumed them in early 2025 as Figure&#8217;s latest model reached new performance milestones. If an agreement is finalized, UPS will become one of the first global logistics companies to pilot humanoid labor at an industrial scale.
This move comes as UPS is undergoing a significant restructuring in response to declining package volumes, particularly from major clients like Amazon (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>), and economic pressures stemming from international tariffs. According to<a href="https://www.reuters.com/markets/us/ups-reports-fall-first-quarter-revenue-2025-04-29/"> Reuters</a>, UPS plans to cut 20,000 jobs and close 73 facilities by June, aiming to save $3.5 billion through workforce reductions, automation, and asset sales. These measures are part of UPS's strategy to adapt to shifting market dynamics and enhance operational efficiency.
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Figure's mission has always been about filling the gap where human labor is in short supply or at risk. The startup<a href="https://www.figure.ai/"> says</a> it is building toward a future where robots can work side-by-side with humans, or even independently, across warehouses, manufacturing floors, and homes.
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As "macro uncertainty" and President Donald Trump&#8216;s tariffs become the go-to scapegoats for CEOs this earnings season, fund manager Gary Black isn&#8217;t buying it.
What Happened: On Tuesday, Black posted on X, citing former Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel's famous quote, &#8220;Never let a good crisis go to waste,&#8221; as he accused CEOs of using tariffs and economic uncertainty as cover during earnings season to justify either pulling or scaling back their 2025 guidance.
Black finds it all the more absurd that companies that have nothing to do with imported goods are now blaming the &#8220;Trump tariffs&#8221; for their underperformance.
See More: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/25/04/45091467/trump-can-either-have-his-cake-or-eat-it-economist-justin-wolfers-calls-out-presidents-fundamental-incoherence-on-trade-deals-and-tariffs">Trump Can Either Have His Cake Or Eat It, Economist Justin Wolfers Calls Out President&#8217;s &#8216;Fundamental Incoherence&#8217; On Trade Deals And Tariffs</a>
He then highlights companies such as General Motors Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GM#NYSE">GM</a>), United Parcel Service Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UPS#NYSE">UPS</a>), and Spotify Technology SA (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPOT#NYSE">SPOT</a>), all companies that released their earnings on Tuesday, with all three of them citing tariff-related uncertainties to with their guidance for the full year.
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While General Motors and United Parcel Service have at least some cover to lay the blame on macroeconomic headwinds, Spotify, a music streaming service, doesn&#8217;t.
Why It Matters: Gary Black, the founder of The Future Fund LLC, has been critical of the tariffs for quite some time, predicting a cut in spending by businesses and consumers <a href="https://benzinga.com/government/regulations/25/04/44758150/gary-black-expects-consumers-and-businesses-to-cut-spending-ahead-of-earnings-season-warns-of-a-lasting-damage-to-the-economy">several weeks ago</a>.
He&#8217;s also been at the forefront of <a href="https://benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/04/44891685/gary-black-shares-polymarket-data-says-trump-tariffs-have-pushed-odds-of-2025-recession-to-57">predicting a recession</a> early last week, again laying the blame on the tariffs and the related uncertainty.
Dan Ives of Wedbush Securities, too, had <a href="https://benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/25/04/44670176/nvidia-apple-top-names-to-own-cybersecurity-stocks-to-outperform-tech-analyst-dan-ives-says">predicted early this month</a> that most companies will not offer a guidance for the full-year during their first quarter earnings call, once again citing the unpredictability of the macro environment.
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Loop Capital analyst Rick Paterson maintains United Parcel Service (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UPS#NYSE">UPS</a>) with a Hold and lowers the price target from $115 to $105.

Loop Capital Maintains Hold on United Parcel Service, Lowers Price Target to $105

Oppenheimer analyst Scott Schneeberger maintains United Parcel Service (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UPS#NYSE">UPS</a>) with a Outperform and lowers the price target from $126 to $114.

Oppenheimer Maintains Outperform on United Parcel Service, Lowers Price Target to $114

Stifel analyst J. Bruce Chan maintains United Parcel Service (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UPS#NYSE">UPS</a>) with a Buy and lowers the price target from $145 to $124.

Stifel Maintains Buy on United Parcel Service, Lowers Price Target to $124

Susquehanna analyst Bascome Majors maintains United Parcel Service (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UPS#NYSE">UPS</a>) with a Neutral and lowers the price target from $120 to $110.

Susquehanna Maintains Neutral on United Parcel Service, Lowers Price Target to $110

BMO Capital analyst Fadi Chamoun maintains United Parcel Service (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UPS#NYSE">UPS</a>) with a Outperform and lowers the price target from $130 to $125.

BMO Capital Maintains Outperform on United Parcel Service, Lowers Price Target to $125

United Parcel Service Inc.&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UPS#NYSE">UPS</a>) has disclosed its intentions to lay off 20,000 employees and cease operations in 73 facilities. This decision is attributed to a considerable decline in deliveries for&nbsp;Amazon.com Inc.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>), its primary client, and the ongoing repercussions of President Donald Trump&#8216;s tariffs.
What Happened:&nbsp;&nbsp;UPS is planning to cut 20,000 jobs and shut down 73 facilities. This move is a consequence&nbsp;of a planned reduction in&nbsp;deliveries for Amazon and the continued impact of President Trump&#8217;s tariffs. The job cuts are part of an extensive operational restructuring aimed at cost-cutting and enhancing efficiency. An Amazon spokesperson stated, &#8220;Due&nbsp;to their operational needs, UPS&nbsp;requested a reduction in volume&nbsp;and we certainly respect their&nbsp;decision,&#8221; reported Reuters.
Sean O&#8217;Brien, general president of the Teamsters, said that UPS is contractually obligated to create 30,000 jobs as part of its current national master agreement. He warned that any violation of this agreement or attempts to compromise the hard-earned jobs of Teamsters would result in a severe backlash.
In response, UPS assured its commitment to the contract. The company currently has 406,000 employees in the U.S., with more than 75% represented by unions.
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Why It Matters:&nbsp;The announcement of job cuts and facility closures comes on the heels of UPS&#8217;s Q1 2025 results, which were a mixed bag. The company reported a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/04/45065830/ups-delivers-mixed-bag-q1-supply-chain-weakness-offset-by-strong-domestic-and-international-growth">consolidated revenue</a> decline of 0.7% year-over-year to $21.546 billion, beating the consensus of $21.05 billion. 
The adjusted EPS was $1.49, up 4.3% YoY, above the consensus of $1.38. Despite the better-than-expected results, the company is evidently grappling with the impact of reduced Amazon deliveries and tariffs, leading to this significant operational restructuring.
Earlier this month, President Trump imposed new 145% tariffs on many Chinese goods, escalating trade tensions. While U.S. imports make up less than 2% of UPS's global volume, the China-U.S. route remains highly profitable, accounting for 11% of UPS's international revenue. UPS is seeing increased volume from Europe and Asia, but small businesses reliant on China could be hit hard. UPS also faces risks from Chinese e-commerce giants as the duty-free status ends in May. "In the worst case," a supply shock could follow stated Brian Dykes, EVP and CFO at UPS.
UPS holds a Growth rating of 38.42% and a value rating of 57.32%, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/UPS" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Benzinga&#8217;s Proprietary Edge Rankings</a>. For an in-depth report on more stocks and insights into growth opportunities,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/screener/top-momentum-stocks" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">sign</a>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/screener/top-momentum-stocks" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">up for Benzinga Edge.</a>
The stock plunged more than 12% over the past month. On Tuesday, it closed 0.37% lower, as per <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>
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