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General Motors Co. emerged from the bankruptcy of General Motors Corp. (old GM) in July 2009. GM has eight brands and operates under three segments: GM North America, GM International, and GM Financial. The United States now has four brands instead of eight under old GM. The company regained its US market share leadership in 2022, after losing it to Toyota due to the chip shortage in 2021. 2024's share was 17.0%. The Cruise autonomous vehicle arm, which GM now owns outright, previously operated driverless geofenced AV robotaxi services in San Francisco and other cities, but after a 2023 accident, GM decided that it will focus on personal AVs. GM Financial became the company's captive finance arm in 2010 via the purchase of AmeriCredit.

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General Motors Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GM#NYSE">GM</a>) has issued a recall for over 62,468 vehicles in the U.S. over a brake pressure sensor issue.
What Happened: The Detroit-based automaker recalled Chevrolet Silverado Pickup trucks manufactured from 2019 to 2024, Reuters reported on Thursday.
The issue with the brake pressure sensor, which could cause a fluid leak leading to increased chances of an electrical short and a fire, stems from the use of an unauthorized chemical during the assembly of the brake line by the company's supplier, the report said.&nbsp;
The report also suggests that over 1% of the recalled Chevrolet Silverado vehicles are affected by the issue, adding that an underhood fire could occur when the vehicle is switched off.
Why It Matters: The recall comes as GM's fellow Detroit-based automaker, Ford Motor Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/F#NYSE">F</a>), recently <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/06/46068633/ford-recalls-aviator-suvs-as-adhesive-issue-adds-to-automakers-mounting-recall-woes">issued multiple recalls</a> for several vehicles in its lineup.  
GM, along with other auto manufacturers in the U.S., issued a statement <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/06/46108517/gm-toyota-call-out-nhtsa-over-safety-rules-say-regulator-is-stifling-innovation-holding-back-autonomous-vehicle-future">criticizing the NHTSA</a>, or National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, for "stifling innovation."
GM also recently <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/06/45899175/general-motors-cfo-says-4-billion-investment-will-allow-company-to-rebalance-production-amid-trump-tariffs">invested over $4 billion</a> in its domestic production facilities, which the automaker says could help the company rebalance production as U.S. President Donald Trump's auto tariffs cause uncertainty in the auto industry.
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General Motors Recalls Over 62,000 Vehicles For Brake Issue That Could Potentially Result In A Fire: Report

Major U.S. automakers, including General Motors Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GM#NYSE">GM</a>), Toyota Motor Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TM#NYSE">TM</a>) and more have criticized the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for impeding progress.
What Happened: Alliance for Automotive Innovation, a group representing the car manufacturers, criticized the agency in written testimony to the U.S. House of Representatives hearing, Reuters reported on Wednesday.
"Its fractured relationship with the industry, decades-old safety regulations, and lack of a clear strategic roadmap for emerging technologies are stifling innovation and threatening U.S. global leadership," Alliance for Automotive Innovation CEO John Bozella wrote in the testimony, the report said.
The CEO called on the agency to repeal automatic emergency braking rules, which require a car to come to a halt from up to 62 miles per hour and avoid collision during emergencies.
Bozella also called on the regulator to ease fuel economy requirements and put in a federal regulatory framework for Autonomous Vehicles, which he said wasn't in place despite "years of dialogue."
Why It Matters: The news comes in as automakers have been pushing for a regulatory framework on autonomous driving at a federal level for a while. Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) CEO Elon Musk also sounded out calls for regulation for AVs federally <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/05/45536915/transportation-secretary-sean-duffy-visits-elon-musks-tesla-gigafactory-in-austin-hints-at-possible-federal-autonomous-driving-regulations">during his meeting</a> with U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy.
Duffy had also said that the U.S. Department of Transportation will be announcing <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/45001024/trump-administration-announces-exemptions-for-autonomous-driving-companies-in-the-us-eases-self-driving-crash-report-requirements">exemptions to U.S. auto safety standards</a> for domestic manufacturers too. Previously, the exemptions only applied to imports.
Elsewhere, the NHTSA has said it will be easing some regulations for autonomous driving. NHTSA will be<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/06/45942936/elon-musks-cybercab-ambitions-just-got-a-boost-as-nhtsa-eases-regulations-for-autonomous-vehicles"> providing exemptions</a> to U.S. Safety Standards "to facilitate automated driving systems technology reaching its full potential," it said in a statement.
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GM, Toyota Call Out NHTSA Over Safety Rules, Say Regulator Is 'Stifling Innovation,' Holding Back Autonomous Vehicle Future

Ford Motor Co.&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/F#NYSE">F</a>) is determined to move forward with the construction of its $3 billion&nbsp;battery plant in Michigan, even&nbsp;if the project loses its eligibility for federal tax incentives.
What Happened:&nbsp;Ford&#8217;s decision to continue with the project comes amid potential policy changes by the U.S. government that could render the plant ineligible for federal tax credits, <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2025/06/23/business/ford-battery-factory-electric-vehicles.html">reported</a>&nbsp;The New York Times&nbsp;on Monday.&nbsp;The plant, located in Marshall, Michigan, is expected to utilize battery and manufacturing technology licensed from the Chinese company&nbsp;Contemporary Amperex Technology Ltd.&nbsp;(CATL).
The Inflation Reduction Act, a key energy and climate change legislation passed under the administration of former President Joe Biden, was anticipated to provide federal tax credits to offset a portion of the plant&#8217;s costs. However, current Republican efforts in Congress may result in the exclusion of battery plants using Chinese technology or materials from federal support. 
Despite these potential changes, Ford is committed to the project.&nbsp;Lisa Drake, Ford&#8217;s&nbsp;vice president for technology platform&nbsp;programs and E.V. systems, stated, &#8220;We&nbsp;don't want to back off&nbsp;on this facility. When&nbsp;we invest, we stick behind&nbsp;our investments. Ford is a&nbsp;company that will weather the&nbsp;storm until we get there.&#8221;
The plant, scheduled to commence production next year, is projected to create 1,700 jobs and produce batteries using lithium, iron, and phosphate. 
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Why It Matters: The potential loss of tax incentives for Ford&#8217;s battery plant comes amid President Donald Trump&#8216;s crackdown on all-electric mobility in the country. 
Senate Republicans have proposed a bill to end the $7500 EV credit<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/06/45965638/amid-trumps-anti-ev-push-senate-republicans-propose-tax-bill-to-axe-7500-ev-credit"> currently available </a>on EV purchases within 180 days after the proposal is signed into law. 
Earlier in February, automakers like General Motors Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GM#NYSE">GM</a>) and Ford had appealed to lawmakers to gradually phase out electric-vehicle (EV) tax credits over several years, rather than <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/25/02/43648415/tesla-rivals-call-for-gradual-elimination-of-ev-tax-credits-many-of-those-jobs-will-be-at-risk">abruptly ending</a> them.
On a year-to-date basis, shares of Ford surged 11.4% as per<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/"> Benzinga Pro</a>.
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Ford To Proceed With $3 Billion Battery Plant Despite Potential Tax Incentive Loss Under Trump's Budget Plan: 'We Stick Behind Our Investments'

The Federal Reserve kept its benchmark interest rate unchanged at 4.25%–4.50% for the sixth straight meeting, with Chair Jerome Powell signaling no near-term cuts despite <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/management/25/06/46011739/jerome-powell-led-fed-has-left-interest-rate-unchanged-what-does-it-mean-for-savings-mortgages-credit-cards-and-your-bank-account" rel="noreferrer noopener">mounting pressure from the White House.</a>
Meanwhile, global uncertainty ticked higher as White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt revealed the U.S. remains open to negotiations with Iran, even as President Donald Trump weighs potential military action—<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/06/46017426/trump-gives-iran-2-weeks-to-strike-a-deal-or-face-us-military-action" rel="noreferrer noopener">promising a decision "within the next two weeks."</a>
Amid these macro headlines, the consumer tech sector pressed on with notable developments.
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Earnings Results
Accenture (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ACN#NYSE">ACN</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $3.49 per share, topping&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/earnings/25/06/46024923/accenture-new-bookings-fall-in-q3-but-it-raises-profit-outlook" rel="noreferrer noopener">the&nbsp;analyst consensus estimate of $3.31</a>.
Accenture announced a&nbsp;strategic overhaul of its growth model, effective September 1, 2025, with a sharpened focus on AI.
Technology
Nvidia&nbsp;Corporation&#8217;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>)&nbsp;venture capital arm,&nbsp;NVentures, has joined a $650 million funding round for&nbsp;TerraPower, a nuclear energy company founded by&nbsp;Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>)&nbsp;co-founder&nbsp;Bill Gates.
Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) is reportedly looking to harness the power of generative artificial intelligence to accelerate the development of the&nbsp;custom chips that power&nbsp;its devices, <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/06/46010207/apple-hardware-executive-says-iphone-maker-plans-to-use-ai-for-speeding-up-custom-chip-design-high-potential-in-getting-more-design-work-in-less-time" rel="noreferrer noopener">according to senior executive&nbsp;</a><a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/06/46010207/apple-hardware-executive-says-iphone-maker-plans-to-use-ai-for-speeding-up-custom-chip-design-high-potential-in-getting-more-design-work-in-less-time" rel="noreferrer noopener">Johny Srouji</a><a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/06/46010207/apple-hardware-executive-says-iphone-maker-plans-to-use-ai-for-speeding-up-custom-chip-design-high-potential-in-getting-more-design-work-in-less-time" rel="noreferrer noopener">.</a>
Texas Instruments Incorporated (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TXN#NASDAQ">TXN</a>) announced a&nbsp;$60 billion plan&nbsp;to expand U.S.-based semiconductor manufacturing, marking what the company says is the largest investment in <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/06/45998624/texas-instruments-announces-60-billion-us-semiconductor-manufacturing-boost" rel="noreferrer noopener">foundational chip production in the nation's history.</a>
Alibaba Group Holding Limited (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BABA#NYSE">BABA</a>)&nbsp;cloud unit is set to launch its second data center in South Korea to capitalize <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/06/46032308/alibaba-expands-ai-cloud-footprint-in-south-korea-with-new-data-hub-launching-in-june" rel="noreferrer noopener">on the generative AI frenzy.</a>
Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>)&nbsp;is reportedly in discussions to hire&nbsp;Nat Friedman, former CEO of&nbsp;GitHub, to support <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/06/46010604/mark-zuckerbergs-meta-reportedly-looking-to-hire-former-github-ceo-nat-friedman-and-investor-daniel-gross-as-part-of-aggressive-ai-expansion-strategy" rel="noreferrer noopener">its artificial intelligence efforts</a>.
The&nbsp;Trump Organization&nbsp;is&nbsp;entering the wireless industry&nbsp;with plans to launch a smartphone called the &#8220;T-1 Phone,&#8221; priced at $499 and promoted as being manufactured in the U.S.—a promise experts say may <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/06/45990957/trump-mobile-plans-to-launch-499-t-1-phone-made-in-the-usa-but-expert-says-you-dont-have-the-employees-that-can-do-it" rel="noreferrer noopener">not hold up under scrutiny.</a>
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Softbank Group Corp (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SFTBY#OTC">SFTBY</a>)&nbsp;founder&nbsp;Masayoshi Son is spearheading an alliance with&nbsp;Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Ltd. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSM#NYSE">TSM</a>), proposing a $1 trillion industrial complex in Arizona.
OpenAI chief executive&nbsp;Sam Altman says he &#8220;didn&#8217;t think Elon was going to abuse his power in the government to unfairly compete&#8221; but now believes he was wrong after Tesla&#8217;s founder allegedly tried to derail OpenAI&#8217;s $500 billion <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/06/46023822/sam-altman-says-he-didnt-think-elon-musk-would-abuse-government-power-tesla-ceo-hits-back-with-scam-altman-jibe" rel="noreferrer noopener">&#8220;Stargate&#8221; data-center deal.</a>
Automobiles
Tesla, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>)&nbsp;is reportedly working on a 6-seater <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/06/46020870/elon-musks-tesla-to-expand-model-y-lineup-with-new-6-seater-version-report" rel="noreferrer noopener">variant of the Model Y crossover SUV.</a>
Tesla will shut down production at the Texas Gigafactory, which manufactures the Cybertruck and the Model Y, <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/06/45989148/tesla-will-shut-down-production-at-the-texas-gigafactory-over-the-4th-of-july-weekend" rel="noreferrer noopener">over the Independence Day weekend.</a>
Ford Motor Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/F#NYSE">F</a>) has recalled more than 197,000 vehicles in the latest recall over an issue affecting the backseat occupants, <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/06/46012477/ford-recalls-over-197000-vehicles-for-backseat-issue-that-could-trap-occupants-in-emergency-situations" rel="noreferrer noopener">where they may remain locked inside the vehicle.</a>
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JP Morgan analyst Bill Peterson visited Lithium Americas Corp.&#8217;s (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LAC#NYSE">LAC</a>) Tech Center and Thacker Pass sites in Nevada earlier this week and met with <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/LAC/analyst-ratings" rel="noreferrer noopener">management and key project leaders</a>.
Peterson noted that construction is underway at the Tech Center and Thacker Pass sites, with mechanical completion targeted for late 2027 and full Phase 1 output expected within 6 to 12 months after that.
Monthly spending of $50 million–$70 million continues as Lithium Americas works through the loan process of the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), which requires the company to use up its existing cash and funds from General Motors Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GM#NYSE">GM</a>) and Orion first, the analyst writes.
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Parallel efforts are ongoing with the DOE, focusing on daily operations and getting ready for the first loan advance, still anticipated in the third quarter of 2025.
Bechtel and Sawtooth Mining workers were seen on-site continuing preparation work, and project team members noted a sharp uptick in activity since late last year.
Around 60% of detailed engineering is now complete, and concrete has been poured. Steel deliveries are expected in August, with installation set for late August or September, a key milestone.
The team remains focused on staying within budget and ramping Phase 1 while preserving flexibility for future phases. The Workforce Hub is also under construction and is expected to be ready for occupancy in the second half of 2025 to accommodate a worker increase from 300 to 1,000 by year-end.
Peterson added that access to power lines, highways, rail, and water through nearby towns helps reduce infrastructure costs and supports workforce retention.
He also viewed the planned locations for major facilities, including the sulfuric acid plant, carbonate plant, filtration, leaching and neutralization systems, and tailings area.
During the management meeting, the analyst noted discussions centered on lithium pricing and market trends, with the team expecting a supply deficit next year as weak prices delay new capacity.
Lithium Americas projects a temporary price peak of $40,000 per ton due to tightening supply, with a long-term price stabilizing around $20,000 per ton, enough to support future investments.
The offtake agreement with General Motors includes a floor price above current Chinese spot rates, ensuring profitability even after factoring in all-in costs like sustaining capex and debt repayments.
Management remains focused on executing Phase 1, while Phase 2 timing will depend on market conditions. For now, low-cost, low-risk steps are being taken to keep Phase 2 on track.
The General Motors partnership also offers flexibility to contract up to 12 years for Phase 2, supporting both financing and expansion efforts.
Price Action: LAC shares are trading lower by 3.02% to $2.57 at last check Friday.
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This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders will search for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges heavily from its normal worth. High amounts of trading activity could push option prices to exaggerated or underestimated levels. 
Below are some instances of options activity happening in the Consumer Discretionary sector: 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>TSLA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$330.00</td>
<td>$36.9K</td>
<td>42.3K</td>
<td>101.2K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>XPEV</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$18.00</td>
<td>$454.9K</td>
<td>24.9K</td>
<td>5.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GM</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$50.00</td>
<td>$185.0K</td>
<td>10.5K</td>
<td>2.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CVNA</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$200.00</td>
<td>$33.4K</td>
<td>3.7K</td>
<td>594</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>EBAY</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/20/26</td>
<td>$65.00</td>
<td>$101.5K</td>
<td>577</td>
<td>350</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>JD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>07/03/25</td>
<td>$31.00</td>
<td>$27.1K</td>
<td>32</td>
<td>300</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DKS</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$210.00</td>
<td>$25.2K</td>
<td>4.1K</td>
<td>227</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GME</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$9.00</td>
<td>$29.2K</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>220</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BABA</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/19/25</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
<td>$27.8K</td>
<td>20</td>
<td>219</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MCD</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$310.00</td>
<td>$27.9K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
<td>105</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These bullet-by-bullet explanations have been constructed using the accompanying table. 
• For TSLA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 2 day(s) on June 20, 2025. This event was a transfer of 185 contract(s) at a $330.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 15 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $36.9K, with a price of $198.0 per contract. There were 42332 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 101291 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For XPEV (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XPEV#NYSE">XPEV</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 30 day(s) on July 18, 2025. This event was a transfer of 4999 contract(s) at a $18.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $454.9K, with a price of $91.0 per contract. There were 24986 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 5047 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For GM (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GM#NYSE">GM</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 2 day(s) on June 20, 2025. This event was a transfer of 1000 contract(s) at a $50.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $185.0K, with a price of $185.0 per contract. There were 10568 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2062 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For CVNA (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CVNA#NYSE">CVNA</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be neutral, expiring in 212 day(s) on January 16, 2026. This event was a transfer of 20 contract(s) at a $200.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 6 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $33.4K, with a price of $1670.0 per contract. There were 3708 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 594 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding EBAY (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EBAY#NASDAQ">EBAY</a>), we observe a put option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 275 day(s) on March 20, 2026. Parties traded 350 contract(s) at a $65.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $101.5K, with a price of $290.0 per contract. There were 577 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 350 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding JD (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JD#NASDAQ">JD</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 15 day(s) on July 3, 2025. Parties traded 150 contract(s) at a $31.00 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 $27.1K, with a price of $181.0 per contract. There were 32 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 300 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding DKS (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DKS#NYSE">DKS</a>), we observe a call option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 93 day(s) on September 19, 2025. Parties traded 70 contract(s) at a $210.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $25.2K, with a price of $360.0 per contract. There were 4140 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 227 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For GME (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GME#NYSE">GME</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 2 day(s) on June 20, 2025. This event was a transfer of 20 contract(s) at a $9.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $29.2K, with a price of $1464.0 per contract. There were 0 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 220 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding BABA (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BABA#NYSE">BABA</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 184 day(s) on December 19, 2025. Parties traded 52 contract(s) at a $100.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 5 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $27.8K, with a price of $535.0 per contract. There were 20 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 219 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding MCD (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MCD#NYSE">MCD</a>), we observe a put option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 93 day(s) on September 19, 2025. Parties traded 12 contract(s) at a $310.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $27.9K, with a price of $2330.0 per contract. There were 1080 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 105 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more news on unusual options activity</a>. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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Prominent Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) analyst Gary Black has aimed at &#8220;Tesla bears,&#8221; particularly long-term bear Drew Dickson, for what he calls a fundamental misapplication of traditional automotive price-to-earnings (P/E) ratios to Elon Musk&#8216;s burgeoning electric vehicle business.
What Happened: Black argues that the approach of using the auto industry&#8217;s P/Es for Tesla overlooks the stark differences in growth trajectories between the rapidly expanding EV market and the declining internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicle sector.
&#8220;The biggest mistake $TSLA bears make is slapping an auto industry P/E on TSLA's EV business,&#8221; said Black.
Black dissected Dickson&#8217;s latest report, which attempts to value Tesla&#8217;s automotive business by applying an average P/E of 6.5x to 7.7x, derived from traditional automakers like Ford Motor Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/F#NYSE">F</a>), Bayerische Motoren Werke AG (BMW), Mercedes-Benz Group AG, General Motors Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GM#NYSE">GM</a>), Renault SA, Stellantis NV (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/STLA#NYSE">STLA</a>), Volkswagen, Honda Motor (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HMC#NYSE">HMC</a>), Toyota Motor Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TM#NYSE">TM</a>), and SAIC Motor. Corp. Ltd.
Dickson&#8217;s analysis suggests that even at a generous 15x P/E for Tesla&#8217;s automotive business, its market capitalization would be around $100 billion, implying that the market already assigns a staggering $1 trillion valuation to Tesla&#8217;s non-automotive ventures such as FSD, robotaxis, Optimus, and energy business.
According to Black, Dickson&#8217;s analysis &#8220;ignores the fact that TSLA is 100% EVs which are growing at 25-30% per year while ICE vehicles are in a state of permanent decline,&#8221; Black posted.
&#8220;Of course there should be a huge difference in P/Es between EV manufacturers and ICE manufacturers given stark differences in growth prospects.&#8221;
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">The biggest mistake <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24TSLA&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">$TSLA</a> bears make is slapping an auto industry P/E on TSLA's EV business. From long-term <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24TSLA&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">$TSLA</a> bear Drew Dickson's latest report: "We can make a simple determination of what the automobile business is worth. And, by implication, the balance must be these… <a href="https://t.co/euOOrAG01I">pic.twitter.com/euOOrAG01I</a>
&mdash; Gary Black (@garyblack00) <a href="https://twitter.com/garyblack00/status/1935280349006676095?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 18, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Why It Matters: <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a> data also highlights that Tesla was the most overvalued among its peers.
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<td>Automobile Stocks</td>
<td>Forward P/E</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>)</td>
<td>163.934</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>General Motors Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GM#NYSE">GM</a>)</td>
<td>5.269</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Ford Motor Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/F#NYSE">F</a>)</td>
<td>8.475</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Honda Motor (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HMC#NYSE">HMC</a>)</td>
<td>9.901</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Toyota Motor Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TM#NYSE">TM</a>)</td>
<td>9.891</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BYD (OTCPK: BYDDY)</td>
<td>57.804</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Li Auto Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LI#NASDAQ">LI</a>)</td>
<td>17.857</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
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Black, who is <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/06/45886571/gary-blacks-2021-tsla-stock-exit-dodged-a-30-drop-can-valuation-discipline-outsmart-teslas-2025-robotaxi-hype">not holding Tesla</a> in his current portfolio, did express some near-term concerns. He highlighted the asymmetrical risk/reward associated with the upcoming Austin robotaxi test, scheduled to begin on June 22nd.
He also voiced apprehension that the &#8220;more affordable vehicles&#8221; targeted for the third quarter might be lower-cost, which could cannibalize sales of more expensive trims.
Finally, Black anticipates that Tesla&#8217;s second quarter volumes are likely to disappoint, projecting approximately 380,000 deliveries against a Street consensus of 402,000. He attributes this potential shortfall to the ongoing EV price war in China, led by BYD (OTCPK: BYDDY).
Price Action: TSLA shares were 0.61% higher in premarket on Wednesday. The stock was down 16.61% year-to-date, but it has returned 71.09% over the year.
About 26 analysts <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/TSLA/analyst-ratings">tracked by Benzinga</a>, covering TSLA, have a consensus target price of $309.76 apiece, with a ‘hold' rating.
The targets range from $19.05 to $500, and the recent ratings by Piper Sandler, Morgan Stanley, and Baird imply an 18.59% upside for the stock.
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Benzinga Edge Stock Rankings shows that Tesla had a stronger price trend over the short, medium, and long term. Its momentum ranking was solid; however, its value ranking was poor at the 9.41th percentile. The details of other metrics are <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premium/ideas/benzinga-edge-4/#:~:text=Turn%20Market%20Chaos,when%20markets%20rebound">available here</a>.
<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premium/ideas/benzinga-edge-4/#:~:text=Turn%20Market%20Chaos,when%20markets%20rebound"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="147" src="https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/18075216/Edge-Tesla-New-Fresh--1024x147.png" alt="" class="wp-image-953725" srcset="https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/18075216/Edge-Tesla-New-Fresh--1024x147.png 1024w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/18075216/Edge-Tesla-New-Fresh--300x43.png 300w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/18075216/Edge-Tesla-New-Fresh--768x111.png 768w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/18075216/Edge-Tesla-New-Fresh-.png 1042w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></a></figure>
The SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) and Invesco QQQ Trust ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>), which track the S&amp;P 500 index and Nasdaq 100 index, respectively, rose in premarket on Wednesday. The SPY was up 0.31% at $599.39, while the QQQ advanced 0.38% to $531.07, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a> data.
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GM Defense is teaming with defense contractor NP Aerospace to pursue the UK Ministry of Defence's Light Mobility Vehicle (LMV) requirements as part of the Land Mobility Programme (LMP). The team will also address broader opportunities across NATO and allied nations.
LMV is intended to replace aging vehicles with a Common Based Platform and is part of the LMP, which is a broader initiative by the British Army to modernize and consolidate its vehicle fleet.
GM Defense, a unit of General Motors, leverages commercially proven platforms with their inherent cost efficiencies from high-volume manufacturing, to deliver affordable, highly customizable commercial solutions that are ready for immediate deployment. The business' flagship, the <a href="https://www.gmdefensellc.com/site/us/en/gm-defense/home/integrated-vehicles/infantry-squad-vehicle.html">Infantry Squad Vehicle (ISV)</a> and its utility variant, are both based on the rugged <a href="https://www.chevrolet.com/trucks/colorado">Chevrolet Colorado ZR2</a>.

'GM Defense And NP Aerospace Team To Address Future UK And NATO Opportunities' - GM Defense

This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders will search for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges heavily from its normal worth. High amounts of trading activity could push option prices to exaggerated or underestimated levels. 
Below are some instances of options activity happening in the Consumer Discretionary sector: 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>TSLA</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$320.00</td>
<td>$26.2K</td>
<td>15.0K</td>
<td>74.8K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>EAT</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$120.00</td>
<td>$1.6 million</td>
<td>10.0K</td>
<td>6.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GM</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$50.00</td>
<td>$145.0K</td>
<td>12.7K</td>
<td>3.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GME</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/17/27</td>
<td>$5.00</td>
<td>$51.8K</td>
<td>64.8K</td>
<td>2.2K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PENN</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$15.00</td>
<td>$74.8K</td>
<td>9.7K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ABNB</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$125.00</td>
<td>$51.4K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
<td>310</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>RIVN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$20.00</td>
<td>$50.5K</td>
<td>12.2K</td>
<td>198</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BABA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$120.00</td>
<td>$30.6K</td>
<td>580</td>
<td>190</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>LULU</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/18/26</td>
<td>$280.00</td>
<td>$32.4K</td>
<td>108</td>
<td>65</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMZN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/19/25</td>
<td>$225.00</td>
<td>$44.8K</td>
<td>4.7K</td>
<td>45</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These itemized elaborations have been created using the accompanying table. 
• For TSLA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 3 day(s) on June 20, 2025. This event was a transfer of 35 contract(s) at a $320.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 9 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $26.2K, with a price of $750.0 per contract. There were 15077 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 74831 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For EAT (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EAT#NYSE">EAT</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 213 day(s) on January 16, 2026. This event was a transfer of 2900 contract(s) at a $120.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 63 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $1.6 million, with a price of $570.0 per contract. There were 10004 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 6015 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding GM (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GM#NYSE">GM</a>), we observe a put option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 3 day(s) on June 20, 2025. Parties traded 1000 contract(s) at a $50.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $145.0K, with a price of $145.0 per contract. There were 12727 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 3064 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding GME (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GME#NYSE">GME</a>), we observe a put option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 913 day(s) on December 17, 2027. Parties traded 700 contract(s) at a $5.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $51.8K, with a price of $74.0 per contract. There were 64843 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2207 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding PENN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PENN#NASDAQ">PENN</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 94 day(s) on September 19, 2025. Parties traded 748 contract(s) at a $15.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 3 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $74.8K, with a price of $100.0 per contract. There were 9762 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1002 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For ABNB (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ABNB#NASDAQ">ABNB</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 31 day(s) on July 18, 2025. This event was a transfer of 271 contract(s) at a $125.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 36 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $51.4K, with a price of $187.0 per contract. There were 1010 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 310 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding RIVN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RIVN#NASDAQ">RIVN</a>), we observe a call option trade with neutral sentiment. It expires in 577 day(s) on January 15, 2027. Parties traded 180 contract(s) at a $20.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $50.5K, with a price of $281.0 per contract. There were 12232 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 198 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For BABA (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BABA#NYSE">BABA</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 94 day(s) on September 19, 2025. This event was a transfer of 40 contract(s) at a $120.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $30.6K, with a price of $765.0 per contract. There were 580 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 190 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For LULU (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LULU#NASDAQ">LULU</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 549 day(s) on December 18, 2026. This event was a transfer of 8 contract(s) at a $280.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $32.4K, with a price of $4050.0 per contract. There were 108 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 65 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding AMZN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 185 day(s) on December 19, 2025. Parties traded 25 contract(s) at a $225.00 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 $44.8K, with a price of $1795.0 per contract. There were 4745 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 45 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more news on unusual options activity</a>. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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President Donald Trump and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer signed a bilateral trade agreement Monday at the G7 Summit, formally reducing tariffs on select sectors while leaving critical steel and aluminum import quotas undetermined.
What Happened: The deal eliminates tariffs on UK aerospace exports and reaffirms automotive quotas, but steel and aluminum remain subject to pending Commerce Department review, reported Reuters. 
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick will set quota levels for British steel imports exempt from 25% tariffs, contingent on UK security demonstrations for supply chains and production facilities.
&#8220;We signed it and it&#8217;s done,&#8221; Trump said, holding the signed document. Starmer called it &#8220;a very good day for both of our countries, a real sign of strength.&#8221;
The agreement grants British automakers an annual quota of 100,000 vehicles at 10% tariff rates, significantly below the 25% imposed on other nations. 
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Why It Matters: Major UK manufacturers, including Rolls-Royce Holdings and Aston Martin, benefit from the automotive provisions, while General Motors Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GM#NYSE">GM</a>), Ford Motor Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/F#NYSE">F</a>), and Stellantis NV (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/STLA#NYSE">STLA</a>) have previously <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/05/45342313/trumps-uk-trade-carveouts-baffles-economist-justin-wolfers-bentley-rolls-royce-exemption-is-politically-insane">criticized the deal&#8217;s preferential treatment</a>.
The aerospace sector eliminates all tariffs on UK parts and planes under the executive order. Britain avoided the 50% steel and aluminum tariffs imposed on other countries earlier this month, but faced potential elevated tariffs starting July 9 without this agreement.
Critical pharmaceutical sector negotiations remain ongoing. UK Trade Secretary Jonathan Reynolds said both countries seek &#8220;significantly preferential outcomes&#8221; for pharmaceuticals while protecting against further Section 232 investigation tariffs, according to the report.
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Trump, UK's Keir Starmer Strike G7 Trade Deal: Aerospace Tariffs Slashed, Auto Quotas Set—Steel, Aluminum Still In Limbo

Senate Republicans seek to end the $7500 EV credit currently available on EV purchases amid U.S. President <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/politics/25/06/45943245/trump-says-he-was-amazed-that-tesla-ceo-elon-musk-endorsed-him-despite-his-anti-ev-stance">Donald Trump's crackdown</a> on all-electric mobility in the country.&nbsp;
What Happened: The GOP representatives in the Senate want to end the Federal EV credit within 180 days after the proposal is signed into law, Reuters reported on Monday.
The proposal also seeks to end the $4000 credit on used EVs within 90 days of the bill's approval, as well as an immediate end to the $7500 credit on EVs manufactured outside of the U.S., the report suggests.
According to the report, Senate Republicans&#8217; tax proposal differs from the bill proposed by House Republicans, which states that automakers that have yet to hit the 200,000 EV units sold can still avail the credit till the end of 2026.
Why It Matters: The proposal is in line with the Trump administration's crackdown on EVs, as a part of which, the President <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/25/06/45911368/trump-signs-resolutions-to-overturn-californias-ev-mandate-report">signed a resolution</a> that overturned California's EV mandate that sought to phase out ICE-powered vehicles by 2035. 11 other states also adopted the California bill.
Trump's reversal of the resolution could be a major boost for General Motors Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GM#NYSE">GM</a>), which was against the California mandate due to it not reflecting the reality of the market, according to a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/05/45488137/general-motors-wants-to-overturn-californias-aggressive-ev-mandate-as-demand-slows-in-the-us-report">company-wide email</a> the management shared.
The President also hinted that he <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/06/45919154/trump-says-he-may-hike-auto-tariffs-again-to-boost-domestic-production-the-higher-you-go-they-build-a-plant-here">may hike automotive tariffs</a> in a bid to boost domestic production in the U.S., casting more uncertainty over the auto industry, which is already grappling with supply chain issues and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/25/05/45217767/ford-ceo-jim-farley-says-trumps-tariffs-could-cost-ford-1-5-billion-pulls-its-earnings-guidance">tariff-related woes</a>.
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This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders often look for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges away from its normal worth. Abnormal amounts of trading activity could push option prices to hyperbolic or underperforming levels. 
Below are some instances of options activity happening in the Consumer Discretionary sector: 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>TSLA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$330.00</td>
<td>$77.0K</td>
<td>35.9K</td>
<td>66.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>LCID</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$1.50</td>
<td>$840.0K</td>
<td>34.1K</td>
<td>40.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>VFC</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$30.00</td>
<td>$391.4K</td>
<td>14.4K</td>
<td>5.2K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BABA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$120.00</td>
<td>$340.0K</td>
<td>546</td>
<td>2.2K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMZN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$220.00</td>
<td>$32.6K</td>
<td>14.4K</td>
<td>723</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DKNG</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/18/26</td>
<td>$45.00</td>
<td>$44.5K</td>
<td>2.8K</td>
<td>694</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$35.00</td>
<td>$61.2K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
<td>231</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>VIK</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$45.00</td>
<td>$31.0K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
<td>207</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CAVA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$125.00</td>
<td>$39.9K</td>
<td>3.9K</td>
<td>202</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>EBAY</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>08/15/25</td>
<td>$77.50</td>
<td>$30.8K</td>
<td>132</td>
<td>195</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These itemized elaborations have been created using the accompanying table. 
• For TSLA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 4 day(s) on June 20, 2025. This event was a transfer of 100 contract(s) at a $330.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $77.0K, with a price of $770.0 per contract. There were 35963 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 66035 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For LCID (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LCID#NASDAQ">LCID</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 214 day(s) on January 16, 2026. This event was a transfer of 40000 contract(s) at a $1.50 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $840.0K, with a price of $21.0 per contract. There were 34114 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 40005 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For VFC (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VFC#NYSE">VFC</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 578 day(s) on January 15, 2027. This event was a transfer of 3994 contract(s) at a $30.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $391.4K, with a price of $98.0 per contract. There were 14440 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 5252 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding BABA (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BABA#NYSE">BABA</a>), we observe a call option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 32 day(s) on July 18, 2025. Parties traded 1000 contract(s) at a $120.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $340.0K, with a price of $340.0 per contract. There were 546 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2294 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding AMZN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 95 day(s) on September 19, 2025. Parties traded 25 contract(s) at a $220.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 7 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $32.6K, with a price of $1298.0 per contract. There were 14412 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 723 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding DKNG (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DKNG#NASDAQ">DKNG</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 367 day(s) on June 18, 2026. Parties traded 89 contract(s) at a $45.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 13 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $44.5K, with a price of $500.0 per contract. There were 2879 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 694 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For GM (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GM#NYSE">GM</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 4 day(s) on June 20, 2025. This event was a transfer of 43 contract(s) at a $35.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $61.2K, with a price of $1425.0 per contract. There were 1041 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 231 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For VIK (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VIK#NYSE">VIK</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 4 day(s) on June 20, 2025. This event was a transfer of 100 contract(s) at a $45.00 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 $31.0K, with a price of $310.0 per contract. There were 1009 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 207 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For CAVA (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CAVA#NYSE">CAVA</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 214 day(s) on January 16, 2026. This event was a transfer of 200 contract(s) at a $125.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 15 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $39.9K, with a price of $200.0 per contract. There were 3945 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 202 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding EBAY (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EBAY#NASDAQ">EBAY</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 60 day(s) on August 15, 2025. Parties traded 70 contract(s) at a $77.50 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 4 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $30.8K, with a price of $440.0 per contract. There were 132 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 195 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
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The renewed US-China trade truce reached in London left critical military-use rare earth export restrictions unresolved, threatening comprehensive deal prospects as global supply chain disruptions continue.
What Happened: Beijing has not committed to granting export clearance for specialized rare-earth magnets that US military suppliers need for fighter jets and missile systems, reported Reuters.
China&#8217;s negotiators appeared to link progress in lifting export controls on military-use rare earth magnets with longstanding US curbs on exports of advanced AI chips to China.
US officials signaled they are looking to extend existing tariffs on China for a further 90 days beyond the August 10 deadline agreed in Geneva, suggesting a more permanent trade deal is unlikely before then.
President Donald Trump called the London handshake deal &#8220;great,&#8221; while Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said there would be no &#8220;quid pro quo&#8221; on easing AI chip export curbs for rare earth access.
China promised to fast-track approval of rare-earth export applications from non-military US manufacturers, with licenses having six-month terms. Beijing also offered to set up a &#8220;green channel&#8221; for expediting approvals from trusted US companies. Chinese rare-earth magnet producer JL MAG Rare-Earth obtained export licenses, including the United States.
However, China has not budged on specialized rare earths, including samarium, needed for military applications. The restrictions stem from Beijing&#8217;s April export controls that disrupted global supply chains after the Geneva tariff reduction agreement faltered.
China controls more than <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/politics/25/06/45854131/trump-says-hes-getting-good-reports-as-scott-bessent-led-delegation-expects-beijing-to-remove-rare-earth-export-curbs">70% of global rare-earth mining and over 90% of rare-earth alloy </a>and magnet production. The country has granted temporary export licenses to suppliers of Detroit&#8217;s Big Three automakers, offering relief amid broader trade tensions.
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Why It Matters: China&#8217;s May customs<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/politics/25/06/45857954/us-china-trade-talks-in-london-enter-second-day-amid-rare-earths-dispute-and-export-control-tensions"> data showed exports</a> to the US plunged 34.5%, while overall exports rose 4.8% year-over-year, suggesting China redirected trade capacity away from the US market.
The unresolved rare earth dispute underscores the Trump administration&#8217;s challenges in securing comprehensive trade agreements given Beijing&#8217;s willingness to leverage critical mineral control.
Current US tariffs on Chinese goods remain at 30%, down from peak rates of 145%, while Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) previously <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/06/45808672/nvidia-denies-report-of-re-entering-chinese-market-with-custom-ai-chip-despite-us-restrictions-we-are-still-evaluating">wrote off $5.5 billion in inventory</a> and walked away from approximately $15 billion in sales due to chip export restrictions, with the company stating it remains &#8220;effectively foreclosed&#8221; from China&#8217;s $50 billion data center market.
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US-China Trade Truce Offers No Relief For Defense Supply Chains As China Links Rare Earths To Chip Export Curbs: Report

President Donald Trump was "amazed" by Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) CEO Elon Musk's endorsement for his campaign in last year's presidential election, which ended in Trump winning a second term at the White House.
What Happened: Gerber Kawasaki's CEO and Co-Founder, Ross Gerber, took to social media platform X on Sunday to share excerpts that highlighted Trump's confusion. "I used to say I&#8217;m amazed that he&#8217;s endorsing me because that can&#8217;t be good for him. I&#8217;m abolishing the EV mandate."
The post then outlines how Trump and Musk never had a conversation about the former's anti-EV stance before adding that Trump once brought it up himself. "I once asked him about it, &#8216;You never talked to me about that.&#8217; He said, &#8216;Well, as long as it&#8217;s happening to everybody, I&#8217;ll be able to compete."
Trump noted that Musk's answer was "very interesting." He also added that he assumed Musk would press him about not going through with the anti-EV mandate, but he never did.
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&mdash; Ross Gerber (@GerberKawasaki) <a href="https://twitter.com/GerberKawasaki/status/1934133698527449413?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 15, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Why It Matters: The news comes in as Trump <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/25/06/45911368/trump-signs-resolutions-to-overturn-californias-ev-mandate-report">signed a resolution</a> that bars California from adopting the EV mandate, which aimed to phase out all ICE-powered vehicles by 2035 in favor of EVs and Hybrids.
Trump's overturning of the resolution could be <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/05/45488137/general-motors-wants-to-overturn-californias-aggressive-ev-mandate-as-demand-slows-in-the-us-report">a welcome move </a>for Detroit-based automaker General Motors Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GM#NYSE">GM</a>), which was pushing to overturn the mandate.
Trump's <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/health-care/25/06/45882997/trumps-big-beautiful-bill-could-strip-3-2-million-people-from-food-stamp-program-295-billion-in-spending-cuts-proposed-report">Big, Beautiful Bill</a> has been slammed by people across the board, including Musk, who had called it a "disgusting abomination" in the buildup to Trump and Musk's public falling out. 
Check out more of Benzinga&#8217;s Future Of Mobility coverage by<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/mobility"> following this link.</a>
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