BP Option Alert: Fri $33 Calls at the Ask: 8400 vs 26284 OI

BP Option Alert: Fri $33 Calls at the Ask: 8400 @ $1.69 vs 26284 OI; Ref=$34.645

BP Option Alert: Jan, 2026 $37 Calls at the Bid: 2750 vs 7570 OI

BP Option Alert: Jan, 2026 $37 Calls at the Bid: 2750 @ $2.15 vs 7570 OI; Ref=$35.365

BP Option Alert: Feb 21 $31 Calls Sweep (65) near the Ask: 2840 vs 48162 OI

BP Option Alert: Feb 21 $31 Calls Sweep (65) near the Ask: 2840 @ $3.903 vs 48162 OI; Ref=$34.875

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BP is an integrated oil and gas company that explores for, produces, and refines oil around the world. In 2023, it produced 1.1 million barrels of liquids and 6.9 billion cubic feet of natural gas per day. At the end of 2023, reserves stood at 6.8 billion barrels of oil equivalent, 55% of which are liquids. The company operates refineries with a capacity of 1.6 million barrels of oil per day.

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<li>JP Morgan analyst Matthew Lofting upgraded the rating for BP p.l.c. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BP#NYSE">BP</a>) from Underweight to Neutral. BP shares closed at $34.54 on Wednesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/BP/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
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Whales with a lot of money to spend have taken a noticeably bullish stance on BP.
Looking at options history for BP (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BP#NYSE">BP</a>) we detected 16 trades.
If we consider the specifics of each trade, it is accurate to state that 75% of the investors opened trades with bullish expectations and 18% with bearish.
From the overall spotted trades, 8 are puts, for a total amount of $316,559 and 8, calls, for a total amount of $633,929.
<h3>Predicted Price Range</h3>
Taking into account the Volume and Open Interest on these contracts, it appears that whales have been targeting a price range from $23.0 to $42.0 for BP over the last 3 months. 
<h3>Insights into Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
Looking at the volume and open interest is an insightful way to conduct due diligence on a stock.
This data can help you track the liquidity and interest for BP's options for a given strike price.
Below, we can observe the evolution of the volume and open interest of calls and puts, respectively, for all of BP's whale activity within a strike price range from $23.0 to $42.0 in the last 30 days. 
<h3>BP 30-Day Option Volume &amp; Interest Snapshot</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1740075334_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>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>BP</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$1.17</td>
<td>$1.11</td>
<td>$1.11</td>
<td>$40.00</td>
<td>$214.5K</td>
<td>7.4K</td>
<td>115</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BP</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$0.95</td>
<td>$0.9</td>
<td>$0.94</td>
<td>$37.00</td>
<td>$115.3K</td>
<td>6.2K</td>
<td>1.2K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BP</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>02/28/25</td>
<td>$3.65</td>
<td>$3.6</td>
<td>$3.65</td>
<td>$31.00</td>
<td>$109.5K</td>
<td>1.1K</td>
<td>0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BP</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/20/26</td>
<td>$4.55</td>
<td>$4.5</td>
<td>$4.5</td>
<td>$32.00</td>
<td>$53.5K</td>
<td>76</td>
<td>119</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BP</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$2.05</td>
<td>$1.99</td>
<td>$2.0</td>
<td>$33.00</td>
<td>$53.4K</td>
<td>450</td>
<td>44</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About BP</h3>
BP is an integrated oil and gas company that explores for, produces, and refines oil around the world. In 2023, it produced 1.1 million barrels of liquids and 6.9 billion cubic feet of natural gas per day. At the end of 2023, reserves stood at 6.8 billion barrels of oil equivalent, 55% of which are liquids. The company operates refineries with a capacity of 1.6 million barrels of oil per day.
After a thorough review of the options trading surrounding BP, we move to examine the company in more detail. This includes an assessment of its current market status and performance.
<h3>Where Is BP Standing Right Now?</h3>
<ul>
<li>Trading volume stands at 5,318,563, with BP's price up by 0.06%, positioned at $34.56.</li>
<li>RSI indicators show the stock to be is currently neutral between overbought and oversold.</li>
<li>Earnings announcement expected in 75 days.</li>
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JP Morgan analyst Matthew Lofting upgrades BP (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BP#NYSE">BP</a>) from Underweight to Neutral.

JP Morgan Upgrades BP to Neutral

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As of Feb. 18, 2025, two stocks in the energy sector could be flashing a real warning to investors who value momentum as a key criteria in their trading decisions.
The RSI is a momentum indicator, which compares a stock&#8217;s strength on days when prices go up to its strength on days when prices go down. When compared to a stock&#8217;s price action, it can give traders a better sense of how a stock may perform in the short term. An asset is typically considered overbought when the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/rsi">RSI is above 70</a>, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>. 
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Ecopetrol SA (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EC#NYSE">EC</a>)</h3>
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<li>On Feb. 13, JP Morgan analyst Rodolfo Angele upgraded Ecopetrol from Underweight to Neutral and raised the price target from $7.5 to $9.5. The company's stock gained around 21% over the past month and has a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/EC">52-week high of $12.90</a>.</li>
<li>RSI Value: 72.8&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
<li>EC Price Action: Shares of Ecopetrol gained 0.3% to close at $10.25 on Friday.</li>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">BP plc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BP#NYSE">BP</a>)</h3>
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<li>On Feb. 11, BP reported fourth-quarter results. Sales and other operating revenues came in at $45.752 billion, missing the consensus of $47.511 billion. Hydrocarbon production was 850 mboe/d (-5.4% Y/Y), with underlying production declining 2.7% Y/Y mainly due to base decline in Egypt. The company's stock gained around 11% over the past month and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/BP">has a 52-week high</a> of $40.40.</li>
<li>RSI Value: 80</li>
<li>BP Price Action: Shares of BP gained 1.5% to close at $35.00 on Friday.</li>
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Financial giants have made a conspicuous bearish move on BP. Our analysis of options history for BP (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BP#NYSE">BP</a>) revealed 21 unusual trades.
Delving into the details, we found 33% of traders were bullish, while 61% showed bearish tendencies. Out of all the trades we spotted, 4 were puts, with a value of $117,366, and 17 were calls, valued at $1,414,786.
<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 $30.0 and $39.0 for BP, spanning the last three months.
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Trends</h3>
Assessing the volume and open interest is a strategic step in options trading. These metrics shed light on the liquidity and investor interest in BP's options at specified strike prices. The forthcoming data visualizes the fluctuation in volume and open interest for both calls and puts, linked to BP's substantial trades, within a strike price spectrum from $30.0 to $39.0 over the preceding 30 days.
<h3>BP Call and Put Volume: 30-Day Overview</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1739387733_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Noteworthy Options Activity:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>BP</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>02/28/25</td>
<td>$1.64</td>
<td>$1.56</td>
<td>$1.63</td>
<td>$33.50</td>
<td>$407.4K</td>
<td>3</td>
<td>2.5K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BP</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$2.84</td>
<td>$2.75</td>
<td>$2.75</td>
<td>$32.00</td>
<td>$201.8K</td>
<td>23.9K</td>
<td>1.9K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BP</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$4.05</td>
<td>$3.95</td>
<td>$4.05</td>
<td>$32.00</td>
<td>$118.6K</td>
<td>622</td>
<td>300</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BP</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$2.83</td>
<td>$2.75</td>
<td>$2.75</td>
<td>$32.00</td>
<td>$106.1K</td>
<td>23.9K</td>
<td>617</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BP</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$0.61</td>
<td>$0.57</td>
<td>$0.61</td>
<td>$36.00</td>
<td>$70.7K</td>
<td>7.5K</td>
<td>1.2K</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About BP</h3>
BP is an integrated oil and gas company that explores for, produces, and refines oil around the world. In 2023, it produced 1.1 million barrels of liquids and 6.9 billion cubic feet of natural gas per day. At the end of 2023, reserves stood at 6.8 billion barrels of oil equivalent, 55% of which are liquids. The company operates refineries with a capacity of 1.6 million barrels of oil per day.
In light of the recent options history for BP, it's now appropriate to focus on the company itself. We aim to explore its current performance.
<h3>BP's Current Market Status</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a trading volume of 10,096,261, the price of BP is down by -0.64%, reaching $34.33.</li>
<li>Current RSI values indicate that the stock is may be overbought.</li>
<li>Next earnings report is scheduled for 83 days from now.</li>
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Wells Fargo analyst Roger Read maintains BP (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BP#NYSE">BP</a>) with a Equal-Weight and raises the price target from $30 to $37.

Wells Fargo Maintains Equal-Weight on BP, Raises Price Target to $37

BP PLC (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BP#NYSE">BP</a>) shares are trading lower after <a href="https://www.bp.com/content/dam/bp/business-sites/en/global/corporate/pdfs/investors/bp-fourth-quarter-2024-results.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">the </a>company reported fourth-quarter results.
Sales and other operating revenues came in at&nbsp;$45.752 billion, missing the consensus of&nbsp;$47.511 billion.
Hydrocarbon production was 850 mboe/d (-5.4% Y/Y), with underlying production declining&nbsp;2.7% Y/Y mainly due to base decline in Egypt.
The Renewables pipeline stood at 60.6GW (bp net), including a 38.7GW bp net share from Lightsource bp&#8217;s (LSbp&#8217;s) pipeline in the quarter.&nbsp;
Adjusted EBITDA declined to&nbsp;$8.41 billion from&nbsp;$10.57 billion a year ago.&nbsp;Underlying RC profit per American Depositary Share (ADS) came in at&nbsp;$0.44,<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/calendars/earnings" rel="noreferrer noopener"> missing the consensus of&nbsp;$0.47.&nbsp;</a>
Operating cash flow was&nbsp;$7.43 billion, compared to&nbsp;$9.38 billion in the prior-year quarter.&nbsp;
Capital expenditure was&nbsp;$3.73 billion versus&nbsp;$4.71 billion a year ago.&nbsp;Net debt rose to&nbsp;$23.0 billion from&nbsp;$20.9 billion a year ago.
Chief executive officer Murray Auchincloss said, &#8220;We have been reshaping our portfolio &#8211; sanctioning new major projects, and focusing our low-carbon investment &#8211; and we have made strong progress in reducing costs. Building on the actions taken in the last 12 months, we now plan to fundamentally reset our strategy and drive further improvements in performance, all in service of growing cash flow and returns.&#8221;
Kate Thomson, Chief Financial Officer, stated, &#8220;During the year, we introduced our target to deliver at least $2 billion of savings(a) by the end of 2026 relative to 2023 and are making strong progress, achieving $0.8 billion of structural cost reduction. We raised the dividend per ordinary share by 10% and delivered $7 billion of share buybacks.&#8221;
Related: <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/02/43608991/bp-set-to-report-q4-earnings-as-elliot-management-builds-stake" rel="noreferrer noopener">BP Set To Report Q4 Earnings As Elliot Management Builds Stake: Declining Margins, Revenues In The Spotlight</a>
Dividend: BP disclosed an interim dividend of 8.000 cents per ordinary share, payable on March 28, 2025. Holders of ADSs are expected to receive&nbsp;$0.48 per ADS.
Repurchase: The company completed previously announced&nbsp;$1.75 billion in share buybacks during the quarter.
Furthermore, BP plans to conduct a&nbsp;$1.75 billion&nbsp;share buyback before its&nbsp;first-quarter&nbsp;earnings release.
Elliott Management, a U.S.-based activist hedge fund managing approximately $70 billion in assets, reportedly acquired a stake in BP. The fund advocates for substantial changes at the British oil <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/large-cap/25/02/43591241/whats-going-on-with-oil-giant-bp-stock-today" rel="noreferrer noopener">company to boost its performance</a>.
First-Quarter FY25&nbsp;Outlook: BP anticipates upstream production to be lower than the&nbsp;fourth quarter&nbsp;of 2024.
In its customer business, BP projects seasonally lower volumes sequentially, with fuel margins likely remaining sensitive to supply cost fluctuations.
In the products segment, BP expects refining margins to stay low in the&nbsp;first quarter and expects a lower level of refinery turnaround activity compared to the fourth quarter of 2024.
FY25&nbsp;Guidance: BP&nbsp;expects reported upstream production to be lower and underlying upstream production to be&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/calendars/guidance" rel="noreferrer noopener">slightly lower than the prior year</a>.&nbsp;
It anticipates divestments and other proceeds to be around $3 billion&nbsp;for the year, with weighted towards the second half.
BP anticipates approximately $3 billion in divestment and other proceeds in 2025, primarily in the second half.
With $22 billion realized since the second quarter of 2020, the company remains on track to achieve its $25 billion target for the 2020-2025 period.
The company sees Gulf of America settlement payments for the year to be about $1.2 billion&nbsp;pre-tax, including&nbsp;$1.1 billion&nbsp;pre-tax to be paid during the&nbsp;second quarter.
Yesterday, BP inked a contract with Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited (ONGC), as per which bp will serve as the Technical Services Provider (<a target="_blank" href="https://www.bp.com/en/global/corporate/news-and-insights/press-releases/ongc-and-bp-sign-contract-to-enhance-production-from-mumbai-high.html" rel="noreferrer noopener">TSP</a>) for the Mumbai High field, India&#8217;s largest and most prolific offshore oil field.
Investors can gain exposure to the stock via&nbsp;Texas Capital Texas Oil Index ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OILT#NYSE">OILT</a>) and Abacus FCF Real Assets Leaders ETF (BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ABLD#BATS">ABLD</a>).
Price Action: BP shares are trading lower by 0.67% at $34.19 premarket at the last check Tuesday.
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<h3>Companies Reporting Before The Bell</h3>
• Royalty Pharma (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RPRX#NASDAQ">RPRX</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $1.05 per share on revenue of $743.60 million. 
• AutoNation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AN#NYSE">AN</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $4.26 per share on revenue of $6.81 billion. 
• Humana (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HUM#NYSE">HUM</a>) is estimated to report quarterly loss at $2.12 per share on revenue of $28.84 billion. 
• Carrier Global (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CARR#NYSE">CARR</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $0.48 per share on revenue of $5.20 billion. 
• DuPont de Nemours (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DD#NYSE">DD</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $0.98 per share on revenue of $3.07 billion. 
• BP (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BP#NYSE">BP</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $0.45 per share on revenue of $45.65 billion. 
• Yatra Online (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/YTRA#NASDAQ">YTRA</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $0.01 per share on revenue of $15.02 million. 
• NNN REIT (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NNN#NYSE">NNN</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $0.82 per share on revenue of $217.60 million. 
• OrganiGram Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OGI#NASDAQ">OGI</a>) is projected to report quarterly loss at $0.03 per share on revenue of $48.93 million. 
• Arvinas (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARVN#NASDAQ">ARVN</a>) is estimated to report quarterly loss at $1.04 per share on revenue of $59.49 million. 
• Orion Energy Sys (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OESX#NASDAQ">OESX</a>) is expected to report quarterly loss at $0.01 per share on revenue of $26.52 million. 
• Jerash Holdings (US) (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JRSH#NASDAQ">JRSH</a>) is expected to report quarterly loss at $0.01 per share on revenue of $37.65 million. 
• Ceragon Networks (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRNT#NASDAQ">CRNT</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $0.10 per share on revenue of $105.16 million. 
• SolarWinds (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SWI#NYSE">SWI</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $0.27 per share on revenue of $202.91 million. 
• Curbline Properties (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CURB#NYSE">CURB</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $0.16 per share on revenue of $28.88 million. 
• IPG Photonics (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IPGP#NASDAQ">IPGP</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $0.22 per share on revenue of $229.47 million. 
• LCI Indus (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LCII#NYSE">LCII</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $0.31 per share on revenue of $799.81 million. 
• Sequans Communications (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SQNS#NYSE">SQNS</a>) is likely to report quarterly loss at $0.07 per share on revenue of $10.50 million. 
• Sunoco (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SUN#NYSE">SUN</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $1.34 per share on revenue of $5.92 billion. 
• WK Kellogg (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KLG#NYSE">KLG</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $0.26 per share on revenue of $650.00 million. 
• Fidelity National Info (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FIS#NYSE">FIS</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $1.36 per share on revenue of $2.63 billion. 
• Marriott Intl (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MAR#NASDAQ">MAR</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $2.36 per share on revenue of $6.39 billion. 
• MYT Netherlands Parent (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MYTE#NYSE">MYTE</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $0.06 per share on revenue of $217.77 million. 
• Shopify (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SHOP#NYSE">SHOP</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $0.43 per share on revenue of $2.73 billion. 
• WESCO Intl (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WCC#NYSE">WCC</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $3.23 per share on revenue of $5.42 billion. 
• TPG (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TPG#NASDAQ">TPG</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $0.52 per share on revenue of $463.18 million. 
• USA Compression Partners (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/USAC#NYSE">USAC</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $0.27 per share on revenue of $242.95 million. 
• S&amp;P Global (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPGI#NYSE">SPGI</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $3.41 per share on revenue of $3.46 billion. 
• Coca-Cola (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KO#NYSE">KO</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $0.52 per share on revenue of $10.70 billion. 
• Leidos Holdings (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LDOS#NYSE">LDOS</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $2.27 per share on revenue of $4.13 billion. 
• Masco (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MAS#NYSE">MAS</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $0.87 per share on revenue of $1.84 billion. 
• GLOBALFOUNDRIES (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GFS#NASDAQ">GFS</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $0.45 per share on revenue of $1.83 billion. 
• Ecolab (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ECL#NYSE">ECL</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $1.81 per share on revenue of $4.03 billion. 
<h3>Companies Reporting After The Bell</h3>
• Gilead Sciences (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GILD#NASDAQ">GILD</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $1.70 per share on revenue of $7.15 billion. 
• Monarch Casino &amp; Resort (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MCRI#NASDAQ">MCRI</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $1.06 per share on revenue of $129.03 million. 
• Avis Budget Gr (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CAR#NASDAQ">CAR</a>) is projected to report quarterly loss at $1.03 per share on revenue of $2.73 billion. 
• Franklin Street Props (AMEX:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FSP#AMEX">FSP</a>) is projected to report quarterly loss at $0.07 per share on revenue of $30.83 million. 
• Edwards Lifesciences (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EW#NYSE">EW</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $0.55 per share on revenue of $1.49 billion. 
• Super Micro Computer (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMCI#NASDAQ">SMCI</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $0.63 per share on revenue of $5.78 billion. 
• Evolution Petroleum (AMEX:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EPM#AMEX">EPM</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $0.02 per share on revenue of $22.73 million. 
• Bioceres Crop Solutions (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BIOX#NASDAQ">BIOX</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $0.15 per share on revenue of $144.62 million. 
• Genasys (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GNSS#NASDAQ">GNSS</a>) is projected to report quarterly loss at $0.16 per share on revenue of $6.59 million. 
• Everus Construction Group (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ECG#NYSE">ECG</a>) is expected to report earnings for its fourth quarter. 
• United Fire Gr (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UFCS#NASDAQ">UFCS</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $0.66 per share on revenue of $327.70 million. 
• Tigo Energy (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TYGO#NASDAQ">TYGO</a>) is estimated to report quarterly loss at $0.16 per share on revenue of $15.62 million. 
• HIVE Digital Technologies (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HIVE#NASDAQ">HIVE</a>) is estimated to report quarterly loss at $0.08 per share on revenue of $28.48 million. 
• Atomera (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ATOM#NASDAQ">ATOM</a>) is likely to report quarterly loss at $0.14 per share on revenue of $500 thousand. 
• Sage Therapeutics (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SAGE#NASDAQ">SAGE</a>) is projected to report quarterly loss at $1.38 per share on revenue of $14.11 million. 
• Exelixis (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EXEL#NASDAQ">EXEL</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $0.48 per share on revenue of $562.72 million. 
• Forrester Res (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FORR#NASDAQ">FORR</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $0.34 per share on revenue of $106.25 million. 
• BlackLine (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BL#NASDAQ">BL</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $0.50 per share on revenue of $168.10 million. 
• Primerica (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PRI#NYSE">PRI</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $4.90 per share on revenue of $766.63 million. 
• Allison Transmission (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ALSN#NYSE">ALSN</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $1.91 per share on revenue of $765.40 million. 
• Electromed (AMEX:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ELMD#AMEX">ELMD</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $0.18 per share on revenue of $15.30 million. 
• W.P. Carey (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WPC#NYSE">WPC</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $1.20 per share on revenue of $397.32 million. 
• Sensata Technologies (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ST#NYSE">ST</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $0.75 per share on revenue of $883.43 million. 
• Pitney Bowes (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PBI#NYSE">PBI</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $0.14 per share on revenue of $509.65 million. 
• America Movil (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMX#NYSE">AMX</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $0.38 per share on revenue of $12.27 billion. 
• Eversource Energy (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ES#NYSE">ES</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $1.02 per share on revenue of $3.13 billion. 
• Adaptive Biotechnologies (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ADPT#NASDAQ">ADPT</a>) is expected to report quarterly loss at $0.24 per share on revenue of $45.84 million. 
• Anterix (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ATEX#NASDAQ">ATEX</a>) is expected to report quarterly loss at $0.61 per share on revenue of $1.88 million. 
• IAC (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IAC#NASDAQ">IAC</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $0.39 per share on revenue of $934.31 million. 
• Mercury General (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MCY#NYSE">MCY</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $0.64 per share on revenue of $1.23 billion. 
• American Intl Gr (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AIG#NYSE">AIG</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $1.53 per share on revenue of $6.70 billion. 
• Diodes (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIOD#NASDAQ">DIOD</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $0.32 per share on revenue of $337.10 million. 
• Lyft (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LYFT#NASDAQ">LYFT</a>) is projected to report quarterly loss at $0.01 per share on revenue of $1.55 billion. 
• Zillow Gr (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ZG#NASDAQ">ZG</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $0.26 per share on revenue of $532.04 million. 
• Zillow Gr (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/Z#NASDAQ">Z</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $0.27 per share on revenue of $533.26 million. 
• Teradata (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TDC#NYSE">TDC</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $0.44 per share on revenue of $417.67 million. 
• DoubleDown Interactive (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DDI#NASDAQ">DDI</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $0.58 per share on revenue of $85.54 million. 
• Similarweb (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMWB#NYSE">SMWB</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $0.03 per share on revenue of $65.48 million. 
• OneStream (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OS#NASDAQ">OS</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $0.02 per share on revenue of $128.13 million. 
• MRC Global (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MRC#NYSE">MRC</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $0.08 per share on revenue of $726.90 million. 
• Mirion Technologies (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MIR#NYSE">MIR</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $0.15 per share on revenue of $245.02 million. 
• Upstart Hldgs (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UPST#NASDAQ">UPST</a>) is estimated to report quarterly loss at $0.04 per share on revenue of $181.92 million. 
• Welltower (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WELL#NYSE">WELL</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $1.12 per share on revenue of $2.12 billion. 
• Silvercorp Metals (AMEX:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SVM#AMEX">SVM</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $0.10 per share on revenue of $80.90 million. 
• Kite Realty Gr Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KRG#NYSE">KRG</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $0.53 per share on revenue of $209.12 million. 
• Gladstone Cap (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GLAD#NASDAQ">GLAD</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $0.53 per share on revenue of $24.40 million. 
• InvenTrust Properties (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IVT#NYSE">IVT</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $0.41 per share on revenue of $71.16 million. 
• Angi (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ANGI#NASDAQ">ANGI</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $0.00 per share on revenue of $254.21 million. 
• Energy Transfer (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ET#NYSE">ET</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $0.38 per share on revenue of $21.43 million. 
• Red Rock Resorts (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RRR#NASDAQ">RRR</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $0.52 per share on revenue of $491.36 million. 
• Assurant (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AIZ#NYSE">AIZ</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $3.51 per share on revenue of $3.08 billion. 
• Acadia Realty Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AKR#NYSE">AKR</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $0.33 per share on revenue of $83.33 million. 
• Brighthouse Finl (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BHF#NASDAQ">BHF</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $4.58 per share on revenue of $2.22 billion. 
• Highwoods Props (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HIW#NYSE">HIW</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $0.86 per share on revenue of $203.87 million. 
• Freshworks (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FRSH#NASDAQ">FRSH</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $0.10 per share on revenue of $189.30 million. 
• DoorDash (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DASH#NASDAQ">DASH</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $0.33 per share on revenue of $2.84 billion. 
• Agree Realty (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ADC#NYSE">ADC</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $1.03 per share on revenue of $156.13 million. 
• Confluent (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CFLT#NASDAQ">CFLT</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $0.06 per share on revenue of $256.84 million. 
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2025 guidance&nbsp;
• bp expects reported upstream&#x2A; production to be lower and underlying upstream production&#x2A; to be slightly lower compared with 2024. Within this, bp expects underlying production from oil production &amp; operations to be broadly flat and production from gas &amp; low carbon energy to be lower.&nbsp;
• In its customers business, bp expects growth in its customers businesses including a full year contribution from bp bioenergy and a higher contribution from TravelCenters of America in part supported by a partial recovery from the US freight recession. Earnings growth is expected to be supported by structural cost reduction. bp continues to expect fuels margins to remain sensitive to the cost of supply and earnings delivery to remain sensitive to the relative strength of the US dollar.&nbsp;
• In products, bp expects broadly flat refining margins relative to 2024 and stronger underlying performance underpinned by the absence of the plant-wide power outage at Whiting refinery, and improvement plans across the portfolio. bp expects similar levels of refinery turnaround activity, with phasing of turnaround activity in 2025 heavily weighted towards the first half, with the highest impact in the second quarter.&nbsp;
• bp expects other businesses &amp; corporate underlying annual charge to be around $1.0 billion for 2025. The charge may vary from quarter to quarter.&nbsp;
• bp expects the depreciation, depletion and amortization to be broadly flat compared with 2024.&nbsp;
• bp expects the underlying ETR&#x2A; for 2025 to be around 40% but it is sensitive to a range of factors, including the volatility of the price environment and its impact on the geographical mix of the group's profits and losses.&nbsp;
• bp expects divestment and other proceeds to be around $3 billion in 2025 weighted towards the second half. Having realized $22.0 billion of divestment and other proceeds since the second quarter of 2020, bp continues to expect to reach $25 billion of divestment and other proceeds between the second half of 2020 and 2025.&nbsp;
• bp expects Gulf of America settlement payments for the year to be around $1.2 billion pre-tax including $1.1 billion pre-tax to be paid during the second quarter.

BP 2025 Guidance: Flat Oil Production, Lower Gas Output, Stable Refining Margins, And $3B In Asset Sales By Year-End

1Q 2025 guidance&nbsp;
• Looking ahead, bp expects first quarter 2025 reported upstream&#x2A; production to be lower compared with the fourth-quarter 2024 primarily due to the already announced divestments in Egypt and Trinidad, which completed towards the end of the fourth quarter and base decline in both regions, totaling around 90 thousand barrels of oil equivalent per day.&nbsp;
• In its customers business, bp expects seasonally lower volumes compared to the fourth quarter.&nbsp;In addition, bp expects fuels margins to remain sensitive to movements in cost of supply and earnings delivery to remain sensitive to the relative strength of the US dollar.&nbsp;
• In products, bp expects realized refining margins to remain low in the first quarter. bp also expects a lower level of refinery turnaround activity compared to the fourth quarter 2024.

BP 1Q Guidance: Upstream Headwinds From Egypt And Trinidad Divestitures, Soft Refining Margins, And Seasonal Weakness In Customer Business To Weigh On Performance

BP (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BP#NYSE">BP</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $0.44 per share which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $0.47 by 6.38 percent. This is a 58.88 percent decrease over earnings of $1.07 per share from the same period last year. The company reported quarterly sales of $45.752 billion which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $47.511 billion by 3.70 percent. This is a 12.25 percent decrease over sales of $52.141 billion the same period last year.

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BP Q4 2024 Adj. EPS $0.44 Misses $0.47 Estimate, Sales $45.752B Miss $47.511B Estimate

Activist investor Elliott Investment Management has amassed a $2.5 billion stake in Phillips 66 (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PSX#NYSE">PSX</a>), significantly expanding its position in the U.S. oil refiner and intensifying pressure for operational restructuring, particularly regarding its midstream business.
Elliott's latest investment, which places it among Phillips 66&#8217;s top five shareholders, comes less than a year after its initial $1 billion stake secured a board seat for refining veteran Robert Pease, Reuters reported, citing sources.
Despite Phillips 66&#8217;s commitment to performance improvements in March 2023, its stock has declined from $163.34 to $123.71, underscoring Elliott&#8217;s concerns about unfulfilled promises and operational inefficiencies.
The move aligns with Elliott&#8217;s recent pattern of industrial sector activism, including its stake in BP Plc and its role in Honeywell&#8216;s three-way split. According to the report, Elliott aims to push for the sale or spinoff of Phillips 66&#8217;s midstream operations to streamline the company&#8217;s structure and enhance shareholder value.
Phillips 66 did not immediately respond to <a href="http://pro.benzinga.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Benzinga</a>'s request for comment.
Price Action: Phillips 66 shock gained 2.83% on Monday to close at $123.71. Despite the recent uptick, the stock has declined 14.36% over the past year, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">data from Benzinga Pro</a>.
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Activist Investor Elliott Builds $2.5 Billion Stake In Phillips 66, Pressures For Midstream Spinoff: Report

BP p.l.c. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BP#NYSE">BP</a>) shares are trading higher Monday after the Wall Street Journal<a href="https://www.wsj.com/business/energy-oil/elliott-takes-stake-in-struggling-oil-giant-bp-815efbd7"> reported</a> that activist investment fund Elliot Management had taken a stake in the London-based oil company. 
BP is also set to report its fourth-quarter results ahead of Tuesday's opening bell. Here's a look at what Wall Street will be <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/large-cap/25/02/43591241/whats-going-on-with-oil-giant-bp-stock-today">watching in the report. </a>
What To Watch: BP shares have fallen over the past year. The company struggles with weaker oil and gas production and declining refining margins. It also cut 4,700 jobs in January, roughly 5% of its workforce, and removed over <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/global/25/01/43038940/bp-slashes-workforce-by-5-to-reach-2-billion-in-savings-goal">3,000 contractor positions</a> as part of its cost reduction efforts. 
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BP anticipates a decline in Q4 upstream production compared to the previous quarter, with decreases in both oil and gas and low-carbon energy output. BP has also warned of potential non-cash, post-tax impairments ranging from $1 billion to $2 billion in its report due out on Tuesday morning.&nbsp;
According to estimates from <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/?gspk=YWRhbWVja2VydDUzMzY&amp;gsxid=zBMR4PKmcgBw">Benzinga Pro</a>, analysts expect BP to report earnings of 47 cents, a steep decline from $1.07 per share reported in the same period last year. The consensus revenue estimate is for $47.51 billion, down from $53.5 billion in the prior year's quarter.&nbsp;
BP investors anticipate potential strategic changes driven by the involvement of Elliot Management. 
The size of Elliot's stake is unknown, but the firm is encouraging BP to "consider more dramatic moves than it has made so far to restore the once venerable company's fortunes," sources told the Wall Street Journal.&nbsp;
Price Action: According to data from <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/?gspk=YWRhbWVja2VydDUzMzY&amp;gsxid=zBMR4PKmcgBw">Benzinga Pro</a>, BP shares are up 6.66% at $34.42 at the time of publication Monday.
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BP Set To Report Q4 Earnings As Elliot Management Builds Stake: Declining Margins, Revenues In The Spotlight

U.S. stocks were higher, with the Nasdaq Composite gaining around 200 points on Monday.
Shares of Rockwell Automation, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ROK#NYSE">ROK</a>) rose sharply during Monday's session after the company reported <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/25/02/43596322/rockwell-automation-q1-results-defie-sales-decline-with-higher-margins-and-strong-cash-flow">first-quarter earnings above estimates.</a>
Rockwell Automation said sales fell 8.4% year over year and slid 7.6% organically to $1.881 billion, in line with the consensus of $1.881 billion. Total ARR grew 11%. Adjusted EPS was $1.83 (-10% YoY), above the analyst consensus of $1.59.
Rockwell Automation shares jumped 10.5% to $296.78 on Monday.
Here are some other big stocks recording gains in today's session.
<ul>
<li>SpringWorks Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SWTX#NASDAQ">SWTX</a>) shares jumped 30.2% to $52.45 after announcing Merck KGaA is in advanced discussions to acquire the company.</li>
<li>monday.com Ltd. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MNDY#NASDAQ">MNDY</a>) gained 28.8% to $332.78 after the company reported better-than-expected fourth-quarter financial results and first-quarter revenue outlook.</li>
<li>PowerFleet, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AIOT#NASDAQ">AIOT</a>) rose 24.2% to $7.39 after the company reported better-than-expected Q3 sales results and raised its FY25 sales and adjusted EBITDA guidance.</li>
<li>Satellogic Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SATL#NASDAQ">SATL</a>) gained 22.4% to $4.5200.</li>
<li>AST SpaceMobile, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ASTS#NASDAQ">ASTS</a>) climbed 18.8% to $31.50.</li>
<li>Axsome Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AXSM#NASDAQ">AXSM</a>) rose 18.8% to $125.70 after the company reached a settlement agreement with Teva Pharmaceuticals resolving all patent litigation related to its Auvelity product.</li>
<li>Mobileye Global Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MBLY#NASDAQ">MBLY</a>) gained 16.2% to $18.67 after B of A Securities upgraded the stock from Underperform to Neutral and raised its price target from $12 to $19.</li>
<li>Century Aluminum Company (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CENX#NASDAQ">CENX</a>) rose 15% to $21.50. Shares of steel and aluminum stocks traded higher after reports President Trump plans additional 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum.</li>
<li>Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CLF#NYSE">CLF</a>) gained 11.6% to $11.19. Shares of steel and aluminum stocks traded higher after reports President Trump plans additional 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum.</li>
<li>Insperity, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NSP#NYSE">NSP</a>) rose 11.4% to $77.51 after the company reported better-than-expected fourth-quarter financial results.</li>
<li>Light &amp; Wonder, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LNW#NASDAQ">LNW</a>) rose 11% to $97.64.</li>
<li>Roku, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ROKU#NASDAQ">ROKU</a>) surged 6.7% to $90.85.</li>
<li>BP p.l.c. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BP#NYSE">BP</a>) rose 6.3% to $34.32 after a report from The Wall Street Journal said Elliott Management has built a stake in the company and will push for changes.</li>
<li>Alibaba Group Holding Limited (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BABA#NYSE">BABA</a>) gained 6.1% to $109.84 after President Trump reportedly postponed tariffs on packages under $800 from China.</li>
<li>United States Steel Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/X#NYSE">X</a>) rose 5.5% to $38.99.</li>
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Benzinga Market Summary: Trump Reportedly Plans Tariffs On Steel And Aluminum Imports, Gold Rises On Uncertainty, SSJ Reports Elliott Has Taken Stake In BP

Elliott Management, a U.S.-based activist hedge fund managing approximately $70 billion in assets, has reportedly acquired a stake in oil giant BP plc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BP#NYSE">BP</a>).
Elliott is advocating for substantial changes at the British oil company to boost its performance, according to a <a target="_blank" href="https://www.wsj.com/business/energy-oil/elliott-takes-stake-in-struggling-oil-giant-bp-815efbd7" rel="noreferrer noopener">report </a>from the Wall Street Journal.
The hedge fund&#8217;s engagement with BP suggests rising discontent with the company&#8217;s current path, particularly as BP&#8217;s market value trails behind competitors such as Shell and Exxon Mobil, per the report. BP&#8217;s leadership has been dealing with elevated debt levels and a declining stock price.
According to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>, BP stock lost over 11% in the last year.
Recently, BP announced 4,700 jobs cut in January, representing 5% of its workforce, and removing over <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/global/25/01/43038940/bp-slashes-workforce-by-5-to-reach-2-billion-in-savings-goal" rel="noreferrer noopener">3,000 contractor positions.</a>
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The energy giant is planning to streamline its operations and lower expenses as part of a broader effort to save $2 billion by the end of 2026.
Also, BP&#8217;s choice to lower its oil and gas production reduction goals for 2030 has sparked debate, although some <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/01/36829332/battleground-for-oil-majors-bp-activist-investor-calls-for-cut-in-green-energy-pled" rel="noreferrer noopener">investors backed the move. </a>In 2020, the company aimed to cut its oil and gas output by 40% by 2030, a target that was ultimately <a target="_blank" href="https://www.bp.com/en/global/corporate/sustainability/getting-to-net-zero/five-aims-to-get-bp-to-net-zero.html" rel="noreferrer noopener">scrapped in October 2024</a>.
For the fourth quarter, BP anticipates a decline in upstream production compared to the previous quarter, with decreases in both oil and gas &amp; low-carbon energy output.
Within the oil production &amp; operations division, the company expects price lags, particularly in the Gulf of Mexico and UAE, to result in an unfavorable impact of $0.2 billion to $0.4 billion on realizations.
BP has been facing history of challenges over the last 15 years, including the Deepwater Horizon catastrophe and the abrupt firing of <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/23/09/34526407/oil-giant-bps-ceo-resigns-amid-investigation-on-personal-conduct" rel="noreferrer noopener">former CEO Bernard Looney</a> due to personal misconduct, reported <a target="_blank" href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-02-09/bp-faces-pivotal-moment-as-activist-investor-elliott-enters-fray?sref=TBDibEcD" rel="noreferrer noopener">Bloomberg</a>.
Price Action: BP shares are trading higher by 6.76% at $34.45 in premarket at the last check Monday.
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What's Going On With Oil Giant BP Stock Today?

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BP shares are trading higher after a report from The Wall Street Journal said Elliott Management has built a stake in the company and will push for changes.

U.S. stock futures rose on Monday after Friday&#8217;s sharp fall as investors digested the tariff updates and earnings reports. All four benchmark indices were trading higher.
Investors will look out for inflation data slated to be released on Wednesday this week.
The week&#8217;s corporate earnings calendar features a mix of companies across various sectors. Consumer-focused giants like McDonald&#8217;s Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MCD#NYSE">MCD</a>), Coca-Cola Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KO#NYSE">KO</a>), and Shopify Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SHOP#NYSE">SHOP</a>) are set to report their financial results, alongside drugmakers Moderna Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MRNA#NASDAQ">MRNA</a>) and Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VRTX#NASDAQ">VRTX</a>).
In the tech world, investors will be watching for updates from Cisco Systems Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CSCO#NASDAQ">CSCO</a>) and Applied Materials Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMAT#NASDAQ">AMAT</a>), as well as platforms like Robinhood Markets Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HOOD#NASDAQ">HOOD</a>) and Coinbase Global Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COIN#NASDAQ">COIN</a>).
The 10-year Treasury yield stood at 4.49%, while the two-year yield was at 4.28%. According to the CME Group's FedWatch <a href="https://www.cmegroup.com/markets/interest-rates/cme-fedwatch-tool.html">tool</a>, there is a 91.5% chance that the Federal Reserve will keep interest rates unchanged for the March meeting.
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<td>Change (+/-)</td>
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<td>Nasdaq 100</td>
<td>0.61%</td>
</tr>
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<td>S&amp;P 500</td>
<td>0.38%</td>
</tr>
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<td>Dow Jones</td>
<td>0.27%</td>
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<td>Russell 2000</td>
<td>0.32%</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>) both experienced positive premarket trading on Monday. SPY rose 0.47% to $603.57, and QQQ advanced 0.68% to $526.46, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a> data.
Cues From The Last Session
All sectors of the S&amp;P 500 closed <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/02/43585561/dow-dips-over-400-points-following-tariffs-threat-investor-sentiment-declines-fear-greed-index-in-fear-zone">lower</a> on Friday, with communication services, consumer discretionary, and materials leading the losses. President Donald Trump announced that &#8216;reciprocal tariffs&#8217; would take effect next week, further escalating trade tensions.
Investor sentiment was impacted by a mixed January jobs report, heightened inflation expectations, and concerns over trade tariffs. The University of Michigan's consumer sentiment survey showed a sharp rise in inflation expectations, with the one-year outlook reaching 4.3%, its highest since November 2023.
Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) reported stronger-than-expected fourth-quarter earnings, but its first-quarter sales guidance fell short of market expectations, forecasting net sales between $151 billion and $155.5 billion, below the $158.5 billion estimate.
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<td>Performance (+/-)</td>
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<td>Nasdaq Composite</td>
<td>-1.36%</td>
<td>19,523.40</td>
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<td>S&amp;P 500</td>
<td>-0.95%</td>
<td>6,025.99</td>
</tr>
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<td>Dow Jones</td>
<td>-0.99%</td>
<td>44,303.40</td>
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<td>Russell 2000</td>
<td>-1.19%</td>
<td>2,279.71</td>
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Insights From Analysts
After Friday's sharp decline, Ryan Detrick, chief market strategist at Carson Research, highlighted that Mondays and Fridays have been weak for stocks so far in 2025.
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&mdash; Ryan Detrick, CMT (@RyanDetrick) <a href="https://twitter.com/RyanDetrick/status/1888605947322417213?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 9, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Peter Mallouk, CEO of CPI Wealth, stated that &#8216;Cash is NOT King,&#8217; referencing a graphic showing that the cost of holding cash has risen over 2,000% in the past 30 years.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">Over one-year periods, the average cost of holding cash has been roughly 8%. But over 30-year periods, this grows to more than 2,000%. Cash is NOT King. <a href="https://t.co/0dXlfOkGCD">pic.twitter.com/0dXlfOkGCD</a>
&mdash; Peter Mallouk (@PeterMallouk) <a href="https://twitter.com/PeterMallouk/status/1887864895468617828?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 7, 2025</a></blockquote>
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According to the data underscored by Adam Turnquist, the chief technical strategist for LPL Financial, bullish sentiment has been gradually declining after remaining above average for most of last year.
"Currently, only about one-third of investors express a bullish outlook on stocks over the next six months, down approximately 8% from the previous week," he said.
However, Turnquist added that while sentiment is clearly not a science and usually follows price, the current degree of bearish sentiment could be considered a contrarian signal, "suggesting that the recent dip in stocks may have reached its low point."
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Upcoming Economic Data
Here&#8217;s what investors will keep an eye on this week:
<ul>
<li>There is no data scheduled to be released on Monday</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>On Tuesday, January&#8217;s NFIB optimism index data will be released at 6:00 a.m., ET.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Cleveland Fed President Beth Hammack will speak at 8:50 a.m., ET.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell will begin his testimony to Congress at 10:00 a.m. ET.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>San Francisco Fed President Mary C Daly will speak at 10:20 a.m., and New York Fed President John C Williams and Fed Governor Michelle Bowman will speak at 3:30 p.m., ET.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>On Wednesday, core and headline consumer price index data for January will be announced at 8:30 a.m., ET.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Fed Chairman Jerome Powell&#8217;s testimony to Congress continues at 10:00 a.m., ET.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Atlanta Fed President Raphael Bostic will speak at 2:00 p.m. and New York Fed President Williams will speak again at 3:30 p.m., ET.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>January&#8217;s monthly U.S. federal budget data will be out by 2:00 p.m., ET.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Fed Governor Christopher Waller will be speaking at 5:05 p.m., ET.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>On Thursday, initial jobless claims till Feb. 8 will be out at 8:30 a.m., ET.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>The headline and core producer price index data for January will be released at 8:30 a.m., ET as well.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>On Friday, January&#8217;s import price index data and U.S. retail sales will be out by 8:30 a.m., ET.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>January&#8217;s industrial production data and capacity utilization data will be released at 9:15 a.m., ET.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Business inventories data for December will be announced at 10:00 a.m., ET.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Dallas Fed President Lorie Logan will speak at 3:00 p.m., ET.</li>
</ul>
Stocks In Focus:
<ul>
<li>McDonald&#8217;s Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MCD#NYSE">MCD</a>) was up 0.09% in premarket on Monday ahead of its earnings, which will be released before the opening bell. Analysts expect it to report quarterly earnings of $2.84 per share on revenue of $6.44 billion.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>ON Semiconductor Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ON#NASDAQ">ON</a>) fell 2.15% as Wall Street expects it to report quarterly earnings of 97 cents per share on revenue of $1.76 billion before the opening bell.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Rockwell Automation Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ROK#NYSE">ROK</a>) slipped 0.58% ahead of its earnings, which will be released before the opening bell. Analysts expect it to report quarterly earnings of $1.59 per share on revenue of $1.88 billion.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VRTX#NASDAQ">VRTX</a>) rose 0.36% as Wall Street expects it to report quarterly earnings of $4.03 per share on revenue of $2.78 billion after the closing bell.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Hims &amp; Hers Health Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HIMS#NYSE">HIMS</a>) was up 3.20% despite being under scrutiny for its weight loss drug advertisement during the Super Bowl. Two U.S. senators expressed concerns over misleading information as the ad omitted any safety or side effect information.</li>
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<li>MGO Global Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MGOL#NASDAQ">MGOL</a>) was up 64.55% as the SEC approved its proposed business combination with Heidmar Inc.</li>
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<li>T-Mobile Us Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TMUS#NASDAQ">TMUS</a>) was up 3.98% after its satellite-based mobile network in the U.S. went live which automatically connects phones in areas without cellular coverage.</li>
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<li>BP Plc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BP#NYSE">BP</a>) was up 6.04% after reports claiming that Paul Singer&#8216;s hedge fund Elliott Management has built a stake in the oil major.</li>
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Commodities, Gold And Global Equity Markets:
Crude oil futures were trading higher in the early New York session by 1.17% to hover around $71.83 per barrel.
The gold spot index rose 1.41% to $2,900.64 per ounce after hitting a fresh record high of $2,906.2 today.. The Dollar Index was up 0.15% at 108.201 level.
Asian markets were mixed on Monday. Australia's ASX 200, South Korea's Kospi, and India's S&amp;P BSE Sensex index fell. Whereas, China's CSI 300, Hong Kong's Hang Seng, and Japan's Nikkei 225 index advanced. European markets were mostly higher in trade.
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