NIO (NYSE:NIO) 주식

Nio is a leading electric vehicle maker, targeting the premium segment. Founded in November 2014, Nio designs, develops, jointly manufactures, and sells premium smart electric vehicles. The company differentiates itself through continuous technological breakthroughs and innovations such as battery swapping and autonomous driving technologies. Nio launched its first model, its ES8 seven-seater electric SUV, in December 2017, and began deliveries in June 2018. Its current model portfolio includes midsize to large sedans and SUVs. It sold around 222,000 EVs in 2024, accounting for about 2% of the China passenger new energy vehicle market.

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일론 머스크 테슬라(NASDAQ:TSLA) CEO는 주말 동안 도널드 트럼프 대통령에게 전면적인 새로운 관세를 철회해 달라고 직접 호소한 것으로 알려졌다. 

일론 머스크, 트럼프에 관세 철회 호소했으나 성공 못해: WP 보도

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뉴 스트리트 리서치의 애널리스트 피에르 페라구(Pierre Ferragu)는 수요일(2일) 일론 머스크 CEO를 둘러싼 부정적인 여론이 테슬라(NASDAQ:TSLA)에 중기적으로 해를 끼치지 않을 것이라는 입장을 옹호했다.

테슬라 1분기 인도량 부진, 시간외 8% 급락...애널리스트 &#34;중기적으로 머스크로 인한 브랜드 타격 없어&#34;

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테슬라(NASDAQ:TSLA)가 중국 제조사와 경쟁과 일론 머스크 CEO의 정치 활동에 대한 반발로 더 많은 어려움에 직면하고 있다. 주요 유럽 시장에서 판매가 3월에도 하락 추세를 이어가며 여러 국가에서 3개월 연속 하락세를 확대했다.

머스크의 정치적 논란과 중국 제조사와 경쟁...테슬라, 유럽 판매 3개월 연속 하락

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Shares of US-listed Chinese companies are trading lower following a report suggesting that US Treasury Secretary Bessent wants to pressure trading partners to limit China's involvement in their respective economies. Hongkong Post plans to suspend postal services for parcels containing goods to the US.

U.S.-listed Chinese companies Alibaba Group Holding (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BABA#NYSE">BABA</a>), PDD Holdings Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PDD#NASDAQ">PDD</a>), Baidu, Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BIDU#NASDAQ">BIDU</a>), NIO Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NIO#NYSE">NIO</a>), Li Auto Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LI#NASDAQ">LI</a>), and XPeng Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XPEV#NYSE">XPEV</a>) are trading lower Wednesday.
President&nbsp;Donald Trump&#8217;s administration <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/25/04/44831287/trump-administration-imposes-up-to-245-tariff-on-chinese-imports-amid-intensifying-trade-battle" rel="noreferrer noopener">revealed on Tuesday</a> a fact sheet citing tariffs on certain Chinese imports as high as 245%, citing its <a target="_blank" href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/fact-sheets/2025/04/fact-sheet-president-donald-j-trump-ensures-national-security-and-economic-resilience-through-section-232-actions-on-processed-critical-minerals-and-derivative-products/" rel="noreferrer noopener">retaliatory actions</a>.
China&#8217;s&nbsp;gross domestic product&nbsp;grew 5.4% in the first quarter, topping the analyst estimate of 5.2% backed by consumer subsidies and aggressive export shipments to beat tariffs, Bloomberg <a target="_blank" href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-04-16/china-s-economic-growth-beats-forecasts-ahead-of-tariff-impact?sref=TBDibEcD" rel="noreferrer noopener">reports</a>.
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Both production and consumption indicated unexpected momentum in March before the tariffs kicked in. However, an intensifying trade war dims its outlook and fuels calls for stimulus.
Michelle Lam of Societe Generale SA highlighted the urgency of stimulus to Bloomberg, citing high-frequency data showing tariff impact on U.S.-bound shipments. National Bureau of Statistics data indicated front-loaded shipments partly supported the economy before tariffs surged in April.
Without more stimulus, China could struggle to meet its growth target of ~5% in 2025. Exports will likely contract after contributing to a third of growth in 2024, while business and consumer sentiment will likely suffer the trade war consequences.
Economists at international banks, including UBS Group and Goldman Sachs, slashed their forecasts for China&#8217;s 2025 growth to ~4% or lower. The tariffs will prompt companies to raise the prices of their products to maintain their margins.
However, Chinese companies bank on their lower-priced offerings, and therefore, raising the prices could affect their demand.
The tariff war began with Trump imposing a 20% tariff on China after he took office, a 34% levy on April 2, and an additional 50% duty in response to China&#8217;s retaliatory threats, heightening the initial tariffs to 104%.
China retaliated by increasing its tariffs by 84%. Trump later hiked the 104% to 125%. Last Friday, China, too, raised its levies on U.S. imports to 125%, while U.S. tariffs on China stood at 145%.
Bush Chu of&nbsp;Aberdeen Investments and TD Cowen&nbsp;of&nbsp;Jaret Seiberg <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/25/04/44761071/are-chinese-tech-stocks-at-a-serious-risk-amid-escalating-trade-war-delisting-is-moving-up-in-the-list-of-retaliatory-options-says-analyst" rel="noreferrer noopener">highlighted concerns about</a> potential delisting as retaliatory actions from the U.S. led to a selloff&nbsp;of heavily foreign-owned Chinese tech&nbsp;stocks.
Chinese e-commerce firms have been the worst impacted by the U.S. raising tariffs on small parcels.
China ETFs traded in the&nbsp;U.S. iShares China Large-Cap ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FXI#NYSE">FXI</a>) and KraneShares Trust KraneShares CSI China Internet ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KWEB#NYSE">KWEB</a>) are trading lower on Wednesday.
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Why Are US-Listed Chinese Stocks Falling On Wednesday?

Rho Motion reported today a <a href="https://rhomotion.com/news/global-ev-sales-up-29-in-2025-from-previous-year/">substantial rise in global electric vehicle (EV) sales </a>for March 2025, underscoring continued momentum in the shift toward EVs.
The industry research firm recorded a 29% year-over-year increase in March 2025 EV sales and a 40% gain over February 2025.
According to Rho, 1.7 million EVs were sold globally last month, contributing to 4.1 million units moved in the first quarter.
China led global EV sales in the first quarter of 2025, delivering 2.4 million units, a 36% jump compared to the same timeframe in 2024.
Nearly one million of those were sold in March, coming close to the all-time high reached in August 2024. Although trade friction with the U.S. persists, the effect on Chinese EV exports has been minimal, given the relatively low shipment volume between the two countries. This also includes the Model S and Model X from Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>), which are exported from the U.S. to China, in low volumes, but due to the current tariffs, the price would almost double for these Tesla vehicles, said the press release.
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Europe posted solid growth in EV sales so far this year, with overall deliveries up 22% year-to-date. Battery EV (BEVs) climbed 27%, while plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) rose by 10%.
In contrast, France experienced an 18% decline in EV purchases YTD, after scaling back state incentives.
The U.K. stood out, recording a 42% increase in BEV sales and surpassing 100,000 total EV units sold in March, its highest monthly total ever.
EV sales across North America, which includes the U.S., Canada, and Mexico rose 16% in the first quarter of 2025.
However, recent policy changes could shift market dynamics. In March, President Trump imposed a 25% tariff on auto imports worldwide, a move likely to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44756759/new-research-shows-donald-trumps-25-tariffs-could-cost-auto-companies-108billion-report">drive up prices for both EVs and traditional gas-powered cars</a>. 
While automakers under the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) can mitigate some of the impact by verifying U.S. content, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/03/44522387/japanese-automakers-face-29-billion-tariff-hit-nissan-mazda-subaru-most-at-risk-says-analyst">companies with operations in Japan, Korea, and Mexico</a> are expected to bear the brunt, along with American manufacturers that build vehicles overseas.
Last year, around 60% of EVs sold in the U.S. were assembled domestically. Nevertheless, a notable portion still comes from international factories, many of which now face steeper trade hurdles.
The factors are poised to alter the pricing structure and competitive landscape of the U.S. automotive market moving forward.
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Prominent short seller Jim Chanos took aim at Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) CEO Elon Musk&#8216;s ambitious market cap projections, drawing parallels to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44759007/did-elon-musk-just-lower-doges-1-trillion-savings-target-to-150-billion-in-a-second-revision-since-jan">previous claims about cost-cutting initiatives</a>.
What Happened: &#8220;He also thought DOGE would save $1-2 trillion, too,&#8221; Chanos wrote Monday on X, responding to Musk&#8217;s repeated forecast that Tesla could reach a $25 trillion market valuation through its humanoid robot program.
During Tesla&#8217;s annual shareholder meeting in June, Musk said that the Optimus humanoid robot could eventually become &#8220;more valuable than everything else combined&#8221; at the company. He projected a future with &#8220;at least one humanoid robot for every person,&#8221; potentially creating a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/06/39327644/tesla-ceo-elon-musk-eyes-25-trillion-market-cap-with-optimus-bot-admits-to-being-pathologically-opti">market of 10 billion robots worldwide</a>.
&#8220;While autonomous vehicles are a $5-$7 trillion market cap situation, Optimus is a $25 trillion market cap situation,&#8221; said Musk, who admitted to being &#8220;pathologically optimistic.&#8221;
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Why It Matters: Musk&#8217;s Optimus claims reappear amid scaled-back projections for his Department of Government Efficiency initiative. Initially pledging $2 trillion in federal budget savings during President Donald Trump&#8216;s campaign, Musk later revised the target to $1 trillion, before announcing just $150 billion in projected savings for <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44759007/did-elon-musk-just-lower-doges-1-trillion-savings-target-to-150-billion-in-a-second-revision-since-jan">fiscal year 2026 at a recent cabinet meeting</a>.
Bank of America Securities recently criticized DOGE&#8217;s reported savings as &#8220;overstated,&#8221; noting <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44759007/did-elon-musk-just-lower-doges-1-trillion-savings-target-to-150-billion-in-a-second-revision-since-jan">misinterpretations of government contract structures</a>.
In June, Musk claimed that the company expects to begin limited production following hardware revisions in late 2024 or early 2025, with potential <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/06/39327644/tesla-ceo-elon-musk-eyes-25-trillion-market-cap-with-optimus-bot-admits-to-being-pathologically-opti">external sales by late 2025</a>.
Musk projects Optimus humanoid robot&#8217;s pricing <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/06/39327644/tesla-ceo-elon-musk-eyes-25-trillion-market-cap-with-optimus-bot-admits-to-being-pathologically-opti">between $10,000-$20,000 per unit</a> when high-volume production is achieved, significantly below Tesla&#8217;s most affordable vehicle, the Model 3 sedan.
Benzinga Edge Stock Rankings shows that although Tesla has a short- to long-term negative price trend, it outperforms Lucid Group Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LCID#NASDAQ">LCID</a>), Rivian Automotive Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RIVN#NASDAQ">RIVN</a>), and NIO Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NIO#NYSE">NIO</a>) in terms of momentum. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premium/ideas/benzinga-edge-2#:~:text=Turn%20Market%20Chaos,when%20markets%20rebound" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Sign up for more insights</a>.
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Jim Chanos Shrugs Off Elon Musk's $25 Trillion Optimus Projection, Short Seller Quips, 'He Thought DOGE Would Save $1-2 Trillion'

Nio Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NIO#NYSE">NIO</a>) shares traded higher on Monday after President Donald Trump and his administration announced that electronics are exempt from the 145% reciprocal tariffs <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/25/04/44787080/goldman-sachs-cheers-china-tariff-exemptions-lifts-earnings-forecasts-for-apple-dell-hp">on Chinese goods.</a>
The Details: According to the <a href="https://nypost.com/2025/04/14/business/tech-stocks-jump-after-trump-pauses-tariffs-on-electronics/?utm_source=chatgpt.com">New York Post</a>, the announcement exempts electronics like smartphones, laptops and semiconductors. Following the news, Nio, along with other U.S.-listed Chinese stocks, rose as the exemption helped alleviate investor concerns about rising costs and weakened demand.
Other U.S.-listed Chinese tech stocks that moved higher include PDD Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PDD#NASDAQ">PDD</a>), JD.Com Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JD#NASDAQ">JD</a>) and Baidu Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BIDU#NASDAQ">BIDU</a>).
While Nio is primarily an electric vehicle manufacturer, it recently expanded into consumer electronics with the launch of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/06/39377149/teslas-chinese-rival-nio-unveils-plans-for-nio-in-2024-anticipates-launch-of-second-generation-n">its own smartphone</a>, which may benefit more directly from the exemption, as smartphones are specifically excluded from the tariffs.
American technology companies such as Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) and Dell Technologies Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DELL#NYSE">DELL</a>) also saw a boost, as both rely heavily on components and manufacturing ties to China that could have been impacted by the tariffs.
The tariff relief may be temporary. Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick said new measures targeting semiconductors and other tech components are expected in the coming months.
Trump also emphasized in a Truth Social<a href="https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/posts/114332337028519855"> post</a> that, "NOBODY is getting ‘off the hook' on tariffs," adding that even if certain products are exempt under one policy, "they'll be covered under another.&#8221;
NIO Price Action: NIO stock closed 2.56% higher at $3.61, according to data from <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro.</a>
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Shares of Chinese stocks are trading higher after the Trump administration excluded a range of technology products, including consumer electronics from the 145% reciprocal tariffs bucket. Additionally, Chinese exports grew in March.

Alibaba Group Holding Limited (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BABA#NYSE">BABA</a>) shares are trading higher on Monday after President Donald Trump and his administration announced consumer electronics are exempt from the 145% reciprocal tariffs <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/large-cap/25/04/44794083/7-chipmaker-stocks-set-to-gain-as-trump-delays-tariff-blow-on-key-china-tech-imports-bank-of-america">on Chinese goods.</a>
What To Know: According to the <a href="https://nypost.com/2025/04/14/business/tech-stocks-jump-after-trump-pauses-tariffs-on-electronics/?utm_source=chatgpt.com">New York Post</a>, the exemption covers smartphones, laptops and chips, which led to gains in the company&#8217;s stock and other U.S.-listed Chinese stocks such as PDD Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PDD#NASDAQ">PDD</a>) and NIO Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NIO#NYSE">NIO</a>).
The new exemption allows these companies to maintain competitive pricing and avoid price increases. Furthermore, it eases investor concerns over disrupted supply chains and reduced consumer demand due to higher pricing, both of which could have negatively impacted revenue.
The news also lifted American technology stocks like Apple, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>), Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>) and Dell Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DELL#NYSE">DELL</a>). Many of these companies rely on components from China in order to manufacture their goods.
The relief from tariffs for electronics is likely temporary. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick warned Sunday that the Trump administration is preparing new tariffs aimed at semiconductors and other tech components.
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BABA Price Action: At the time of writing, Alibaba shares are trading 6.49% higher at $114.72, according to data from <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro.</a>
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Shares of Chinese stocks are trading higher. Chinese stocks may be volatile amid the escalation of US-china trade tensions.

Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bullish stance on NIO (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NIO#NYSE">NIO</a>).
And retail traders should know.
We noticed this today when the trades showed up on publicly available options history that we track here at Benzinga.
Whether these are institutions or just wealthy individuals, we don't know. But when something this big happens with NIO, it often means somebody knows something is about to happen.
So how do we know what these investors just did? 
Today, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga</a>'s options scanner spotted 16 uncommon options trades for NIO.
This isn't normal.
The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 50% bullish and 50%, bearish.
Out of all of the special options we uncovered, 7 are puts, for a total amount of $357,865, and 9 are calls, for a total amount of $469,428.
<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 $2.0 to $12.0 for NIO over the last 3 months. 
<h3>Analyzing Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
Examining the volume and open interest provides crucial insights into stock research. This information is key in gauging liquidity and interest levels for NIO's options at certain strike prices. Below, we present a snapshot of the trends in volume and open interest for calls and puts across NIO's significant trades, within a strike price range of $2.0 to $12.0, over the past month.
<h3>NIO Option Volume And Open Interest Over Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1744297294_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Largest Options Trades Observed:</h3>

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<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>
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<td>NIO</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$0.97</td>
<td>$0.94</td>
<td>$0.97</td>
<td>$3.00</td>
<td>$97.1K</td>
<td>23.4K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
</tr>
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<td>NIO</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/18/26</td>
<td>$0.64</td>
<td>$0.61</td>
<td>$0.61</td>
<td>$5.00</td>
<td>$61.4K</td>
<td>6.1K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
</tr>
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<td>NIO</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/18/26</td>
<td>$0.64</td>
<td>$0.61</td>
<td>$0.61</td>
<td>$5.00</td>
<td>$60.9K</td>
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<h3>About NIO</h3>
Nio is a leading electric vehicle maker, targeting the premium segment. Founded in November 2014, Nio designs, develops, jointly manufactures, and sells premium smart electric vehicles. The company differentiates itself through continuous technological breakthroughs and innovations such as battery swapping and autonomous driving technologies. Nio launched its first model, its ES8 seven-seater electric SUV, in December 2017, and began deliveries in June 2018. Its current model portfolio includes midsize to large sedans and SUVs. It sold around 222,000 EVs in 2024, accounting for about 2% of the China passenger new energy vehicle market.
Following our analysis of the options activities associated with NIO, we pivot to a closer look at the company's own performance.
<h3>Current Position of NIO</h3>
<ul>
<li>Trading volume stands at 15,198,731, with NIO's price down by -0.6%, positioned at $3.29.</li>
<li>RSI indicators show the stock to be may be oversold.</li>
<li>Earnings announcement expected in 56 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Professional Analyst Ratings for NIO</h3>
In the last month, 3 experts released ratings on this stock with an average target price of $5.27.
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&#x2A; An analyst from Citigroup has decided to maintain their Buy rating on NIO, which currently sits at a price target of $8. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Mizuho keeps a Neutral rating on NIO with a target price of $4. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Mizuho continues to hold a Neutral rating for NIO, targeting a price of $3. 
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Top Wall Street analysts changed their outlook on these top names. For a complete view of all analyst rating changes, including upgrades and downgrades, please see our <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings">analyst ratings page</a>.
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<li>Guggenheim slashed the price target for Neogen Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NEOG#NASDAQ">NEOG</a>) from $15 to $13. Guggenheim analyst Subbu Nambi maintained a Buy rating. Neogen shares closed at $5.02 on Wednesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/NEOG/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
<li>UBS lowered BorgWarner Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BWA#NYSE">BWA</a>) price target from $38 to $31. UBS analyst Joseph Spak downgraded the stock from Buy to Neutral. BorgWarner shares closed at $26.89 on Wednesday. See how other analysts <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/BWA/analyst-ratings">view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Truist Securities cut the price target for IQVIA Holdings Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IQV#NYSE">IQV</a>) from $263 to $216. Truist Securities analyst Jailendra Singh maintained a Buy rating. IQVIA shares closed at $157.02 on Wednesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/IQV/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
<li>B of A Securities cut the price target for Johnson &amp; Johnson (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JNJ#NYSE">JNJ</a>) from $171 to $159. B of A Securities analyst Tim Anderson maintained a Neutral rating. Johnson &amp; Johnson shares closed at $150.97 on Wednesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/JNJ/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
<li>Loop Capital slashed Manhattan Associates, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MANH#NASDAQ">MANH</a>) price target from $275 to $170. Loop Capital analyst Mark Schappel downgraded the stock from Buy to Hold. Manhattan Associates shares settled at $166.26 on Wednesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/MSFT/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view </a><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/MANH/analyst-ratings">this </a><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/MSFT/analyst-ratings">stock</a>.</li>
<li>Barclays cut ManpowerGroup Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MAN#NYSE">MAN</a>) price target from $55 to $50. Barclays analyst Manav Patnaik upgraded the stock from Underweight to Equal-Weight. ManpowerGroup shares closed at $52.87 on Wednesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/MAN/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
<li>Truist Securities slashed Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) price target from $265 to $230. Truist Securities analyst Youssef Squali maintained a Buy rating. Amazon shares closed at $191.10 on Wednesday.  <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/AMZN/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Mizuho cut the price target for NIO Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NIO#NYSE">NIO</a>) from $4.2 to $3.5. Mizuho analyst Vijay Rakesh maintained a Neutral rating. NIO shares settled at $3.31 on Wednesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/NIO/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Piper Sandler slashed Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>) price target from $208 to $185. Piper Sandler analyst Thomas Champion maintained an Overweight rating. Alphabet shares closed at $158.71 on Wednesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/googl/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
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Across the recent three months, 4 analysts have shared their insights on NIO (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NIO#NYSE">NIO</a>), expressing a variety of opinions spanning from bullish to bearish.
The table below offers a condensed view of their recent ratings, showcasing the changing sentiments over the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
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<th></th>
<th align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th align="right">Bearish</th>
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<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
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<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
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<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
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<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
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<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
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Analysts have set 12-month price targets for NIO, revealing an average target of $5.12, a high estimate of $8.10, and a low estimate of $3.50. This current average has decreased by 18.47% from the previous average price target of $6.28. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1744286450_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Decoding Analyst Ratings: A Detailed Look</h2>
The standing of NIO among financial experts becomes clear with a thorough analysis of recent analyst actions. The summary below outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
&#x7C; Analyst &#x7C; Analyst Firm &#x7C; Action Taken &#x7C; Rating &#x7C;Current Price Target&#x7C; Prior Price Target &#x7C; 
&#x7C;--------------------&#x7C;--------------------&#x7C;---------------&#x7C;---------------&#x7C;--------------------&#x7C;--------------------&#x7C; 
&#x7C;Vijay Rakesh &#x7C;Mizuho &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Neutral &#x7C; $3.50&#x7C;$4.20 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Jeff Chung &#x7C;Citigroup &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Buy &#x7C; $8.10&#x7C;$8.90 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Vijay Rakesh &#x7C;Mizuho &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Neutral &#x7C; $4.20&#x7C;$5.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Nick Lai &#x7C;JP Morgan &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Neutral &#x7C; $4.70&#x7C;$7.00 &#x7C;
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Responding to changing market dynamics and company performance, analysts update their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise', or 'Lower' their stance, it signifies their response to recent developments related to NIO. This offers insight into analysts' perspectives on the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Delving into assessments, analysts assign qualitative values, from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings communicate expectations for the relative performance of NIO compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts set price targets as an estimate of a stock's future value. Comparing the current and prior price targets provides insight into how analysts' expectations have changed over time. This information can be valuable for investors seeking to understand consensus views on the stock's potential future performance.</li>
</ul>
Assessing these analyst evaluations alongside crucial financial indicators can provide a comprehensive overview of NIO's market position. Stay informed and make well-judged decisions with the assistance of our Ratings Table.
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<h2>About NIO</h2>
Nio is a leading electric vehicle maker, targeting the premium segment. Founded in November 2014, Nio designs, develops, jointly manufactures, and sells premium smart electric vehicles. The company differentiates itself through continuous technological breakthroughs and innovations such as battery swapping and autonomous driving technologies. Nio launched its first model, its ES8 seven-seater electric SUV, in December 2017, and began deliveries in June 2018. Its current model portfolio includes midsize to large sedans and SUVs. It sold around 222,000 EVs in 2024, accounting for about 2% of the China passenger new energy vehicle market.
<h3>Financial Milestones: NIO's Journey</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: The company exhibits a lower market capitalization profile, positioning itself below industry averages. This suggests a smaller scale relative to peers.
Revenue Growth: NIO displayed positive results in 3M. As of 31 December, 2024, the company achieved a solid revenue growth rate of approximately 15.2%. This indicates a notable increase in the company's top-line earnings. As compared to its peers, the revenue growth lags behind its industry peers. The company achieved a growth rate lower than the average among peers in Consumer Discretionary sector.
Net Margin: NIO's net margin is impressive, surpassing industry averages. With a net margin of -36.2%, the company demonstrates strong profitability and effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): NIO's ROE is below industry averages, indicating potential challenges in efficiently utilizing equity capital. With an ROE of -82.38%, the company may face hurdles in achieving optimal financial returns.
Return on Assets (ROA): NIO's ROA falls below industry averages, indicating challenges in efficiently utilizing assets. With an ROA of -6.74%, the company may face hurdles in generating optimal returns from its assets.
Debt Management: NIO's debt-to-equity ratio surpasses industry norms, standing at 5.67. This suggests the company carries a substantial amount of debt, posing potential financial challenges.
<h2>The Core of Analyst Ratings: What Every Investor Should Know</h2>
Analyst ratings serve as essential indicators of stock performance, provided by experts in banking and financial systems. These specialists diligently analyze company financial statements, participate in conference calls, and engage with insiders to generate quarterly ratings for individual stocks.
Some analysts will also offer forecasts for metrics like growth estimates, earnings, and revenue to provide further guidance on stocks. Investors who use analyst ratings should note that this specialized advice comes from humans and may be subject to error.
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Beyond The Numbers: 4 Analysts Discuss NIO Stock

Mizuho analyst Vijay Rakesh maintains NIO (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NIO#NYSE">NIO</a>) with a Neutral and lowers the price target from $4.2 to $3.5.

Mizuho Maintains Neutral on NIO, Lowers Price Target to $3.5

Xi Jinping&#8216;s China has unveiled a significant hike in retaliatory tariffs on U.S. products, intensifying the ongoing trade war between the world&#8217;s two biggest economies.
What Happened: On Wednesday, China declared that it will raise its reciprocal tariffs on U.S. goods to 84% from the previous 34% from April 10, <a href="https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3305873/china-fires-back-stern-rebuke-trumps-tariff-escalation?module=top_story&amp;pgtype=homepage">reported</a> the South China Morning Post. 
This move comes in the wake of an intensifying trade conflict between the U.S. and China. This comes after the latest U.S. tariff hike — which brings levies on Chinese goods to more than 100% — took effect at the start of April 9.
In response to the new U.S. tariffs, the Ministry of Commerce not only filed a complaint with the World Trade Organization but also added six American companies to its unreliable-entity list. Additionally, it imposed export controls on 12 U.S. firms, prohibiting Chinese companies from supplying them with dual-use items—products that can serve both civilian and military purposes.
"China will firmly defend its interests, multilateral trade system and international economic order," stated the Chinese finance ministry online.
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Why It Matters: This announcement comes on the heels of President Donald Trump&#8216;s <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/04/44704005/trumps-104-tariff-on-chinese-imports-sends-stock-futures-plunging-dow-falls-over-500-points">104% tariff on Chinese imports</a>, which sent stock futures plunging and major indexes to significant lows. 
Despite the escalating trade war, many U.S. companies <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/global/25/04/44700937/us-companies-stick-with-china-as-trump-tariffs-take-effect-report">have chosen to stick </a>with their operations in China, viewing it as a strategic value. A report commissioned by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation revealed that a majority of surveyed firms still see value in maintaining or expanding their presence in China, even as they increasingly view it as their biggest geopolitical risk.
This escalating trade conflict is likely to have far-reaching implications on the global economy, and all eyes are on how this situation will unfold in the coming days.
During the U.S. premarket session, U.S.-listed Chinese stocks traded mixed. Baidu Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BIDU#NASDAQ">BIDU</a>) and Nio Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NIO#NYSE">NIO</a>) were in the red, while Xpeng Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XPEV#NYSE">XPEV</a>) and Li Auto Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LI#NASDAQ">LI</a>) saw modest gains.
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As smart driving features trickle down to budget cars, the balance of power is shifting to automakers and away from their technology suppliers
China's autonomous driving industry is undergoing a major power shift. As "smart driving equality" emerges as the dominant narrative, a quiet revolution is underway — transitioning the industry from one limited to luxury cars to one with mainstream capabilities across the entire automotive sector.
Major Chinese automakers like&nbsp;BYD&nbsp;(1211.HK; 002594.SZ),&nbsp;NIO&nbsp;(NIO.US; 9866.HK),&nbsp;XPeng&nbsp;(XPEV.US; 9868.HK) and AITO are no longer confining their advanced autonomous driving functions to flagship models. To the contrary, features like navigation on autopilot (NOA), automated parking and city pilot are being rapidly rolled out across mid- and lower-end models priced below 200,000 yuan ($27,400).
While not the first to do so, BYD's launch of its high-level DiPilot system on models costing below 100,000 yuan at the beginning of this year marked a turning point—confirming that the era of smart driving equality had truly arrived.
"In the automotive sector, we believe that full-scale intelligentization will strengthen the global leadership of Chinese brands," said BYD founder Wang Chuanfu. "This is a show of confidence from China's auto industry, and reflects the confidence of Chinese technology."
Historically, high-level autonomous driving was a high-margin business, relying on premium hardware like LiDAR, HD cameras, domain controllers, and powerful chips — typically reserved for luxury models. But as smart driving becomes more accessible, automakers are increasingly taking control of core technologies to protect their profit margins.
BYD's DiPilot, XPeng's XNGP,&nbsp;Li Auto's (LI.US; 2015.HK) AD Max, and Huawei's ADS 2.0 illustrate this shift. Automakers are building their own algorithm teams, mapping systems, and even managing data annotation and simulation training in-house. As a result, upstream suppliers are being pushed to the sidelines, downgraded from solution providers to low-margin parts vendors.
Suppliers like&nbsp;RoboSense&nbsp;(2498.HK) are now offering low-cost solid-state LiDAR and modular solutions.&nbsp;Hesai&nbsp;(HSAI.US) is co-developing customized sensors with automakers.
For suppliers, this is a fight for survival. Without core technologies or the ability to scale, many small and mid-sized vendors face an uphill battle, and are surviving only with razor-thin margins. Only those with system integration, algorithm coordination, and global delivery capabilities are likely to endure.
Behind the push to make advanced autonomous driving available to all lies a quiet industry reshuffling and a redistribution of power. The real winners will be those companies that can not only manufacture vehicles but also master the soul of intelligent driving.

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Shares of Chinese stocks are trading lower amid concerns of upcoming additional US tariffs on China.

Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>), reportedly made direct appeals to President Donald Trump over the weekend to reverse sweeping new tariffs.
What Happened: Despite being a key Trump adviser and significant political donor who contributed nearly $290 million to Republicans in last year&#8217;s elections, Musk&#8217;s intervention has been unsuccessful, <a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2025/04/07/musk-trump-tariffs/">reported</a> The Washington Post. Trump threatened Monday to add new 50% tariffs on Chinese imports on top of the 34% taxes announced last week.
The dispute marks the highest-profile <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/news/global/25/04/44668830/we-want-fairness-white-house-trade-adviser-navarro-says-trump-administration-is-focused-on-non-tariff-cheating">disagreement between Trump&#8217;s closest advisers</a>. Musk publicly criticized White House trade adviser Peter Navarro on social media, writing, &#8220;A PhD in Econ from Harvard is a bad thing, not a good thing.&#8221;
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Why It Matters: Musk&#8217;s brother and Tesla board member Kimbal Musk also <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/25/04/44677285/elon-musks-brother-and-tesla-board-member-kimbal-musk-calls-trump-most-high-tax-american-president-in-generations-warns-tariffs-are-a-permanent-tax-on-us-consumers">criticized Trump&#8217;s policies</a>, calling him &#8220;the most high tax American President in generations&#8221; and warning that tariffs create &#8220;a structural, permanent tax on the American consumer.&#8221;
Tesla stock closed at $233.29 on Monday, down more than 2.5%, and has lost over 38% of its value this year. Analyst Dan Ives of Wedbush Securities <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/04/44659926/dan-ives-cuts-tesla-target-to-315-slashes-apple-by-23-amid-tariff-fallout-warns-elon-musk-led-ev-maker-faces-darker-days-ahead">lowered Tesla&#8217;s price target from $550 to $315</a>, noting that &#8220;Tesla has essentially become a political symbol globally&#8230; and that is a very bad thing.&#8221;
The tariff policies have <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/news/management/25/04/44676213/trumps-tariffs-are-impacting-main-street-not-just-wall-street-blackrock-ceo-larry-fink-says">sparked broader market turmoil</a>, with BlackRock Inc. CEO Larry Fink warning that economic impacts are &#8220;going to freeze more and more consumption.&#8221;
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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>BULLISH</td>
<td>04/11/25</td>
<td>$230.00</td>
<td>$40.7K</td>
<td>1.1K</td>
<td>34.8K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BABA</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>04/11/25</td>
<td>$95.00</td>
<td>$105.0K</td>
<td>3.3K</td>
<td>10.2K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NIO</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$5.00</td>
<td>$55.5K</td>
<td>24.8K</td>
<td>10.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMZN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$150.00</td>
<td>$64.4K</td>
<td>888</td>
<td>1.3K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NKE</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>04/11/25</td>
<td>$52.00</td>
<td>$29.0K</td>
<td>440</td>
<td>1.2K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GAP</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$17.00</td>
<td>$35.2K</td>
<td>7.2K</td>
<td>317</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CVNA</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>04/11/25</td>
<td>$215.00</td>
<td>$129.3K</td>
<td>235</td>
<td>221</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>EDU</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$45.00</td>
<td>$55.1K</td>
<td>15</td>
<td>161</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DKS</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>04/11/25</td>
<td>$197.50</td>
<td>$26.8K</td>
<td>354</td>
<td>124</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>LULU</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$175.00</td>
<td>$25.7K</td>
<td>89</td>
<td>96</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 sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 4 day(s) on April 11, 2025. This event was a transfer of 28 contract(s) at a $230.00 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 $40.7K, with a price of $1455.0 per contract. There were 1174 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 34804 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 trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 4 day(s) on April 11, 2025. Parties traded 465 contract(s) at a $95.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $105.0K, with a price of $226.0 per contract. There were 3319 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 10201 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For NIO (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NIO#NYSE">NIO</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 74 day(s) on June 20, 2025. This event was a transfer of 300 contract(s) at a $5.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 41 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $55.5K, with a price of $185.0 per contract. There were 24857 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 10017 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 10 day(s) on April 17, 2025. Parties traded 24 contract(s) at a $150.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 5 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $64.4K, with a price of $2685.0 per contract. There were 888 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1381 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For NKE (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NKE#NYSE">NKE</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 4 day(s) on April 11, 2025. This event was a transfer of 170 contract(s) at a $52.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 4 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $29.0K, with a price of $171.0 per contract. There were 440 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1290 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For GAP (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GAP#NYSE">GAP</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be neutral, expiring in 284 day(s) on January 16, 2026. This event was a transfer of 120 contract(s) at a $17.00 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 $35.2K, with a price of $292.0 per contract. There were 7227 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 317 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding CVNA (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CVNA#NYSE">CVNA</a>), we observe a put option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 4 day(s) on April 11, 2025. Parties traded 30 contract(s) at a $215.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $129.3K, with a price of $4313.0 per contract. There were 235 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 221 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding EDU (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EDU#NYSE">EDU</a>), we observe a call option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 39 day(s) on May 16, 2025. Parties traded 149 contract(s) at a $45.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $55.1K, with a price of $370.0 per contract. There were 15 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 161 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For DKS (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DKS#NYSE">DKS</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 4 day(s) on April 11, 2025. This event was a transfer of 112 contract(s) at a $197.50 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $26.8K, with a price of $240.0 per contract. There were 354 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 124 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 put option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 102 day(s) on July 18, 2025. This event was a transfer of 52 contract(s) at a $175.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $25.7K, with a price of $495.0 per contract. There were 89 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 96 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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<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/ev-battery" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Chinese battery giant</a> Contemporary Amperex Technology, or CATL, discussed acquiring a controlling stake in electric vehicle maker Nio Inc&#8216;s (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NIO#NYSE">NIO</a>) power unit.
Nio Power provides charging and battery swapping services to Nio drivers, Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>).
The Chinese EV maker&#8217;s power unit runs over 3,000 battery swapping stations in China, Reuters reported, citing sources.
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Benzinga reached out to Nio for its comments on the report.
CATL announced in March that <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/03/44372913/whats-going-on-with-nio-stock-today" rel="noreferrer noopener">it would invest</a> up to 2.5 billion yuan ($342 million)&nbsp;in the unit Nio Power.
The Chinese EV battery company is ramping up investments in battery-swapping facilities to replace a third of gas stations in China. However, the investments have hampered its profitability.
CATL tapped Baidu Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BIDU#NASDAQ">BIDU</a>) to develop driverless EVs with battery-swapping tech in February.
Meanwhile, Nio <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/25/04/44582215/chinas-xpeng-clocks-record-q1-ev-sales-deliveries-surge-3-6x" rel="noreferrer noopener">announced it delivered</a> 15,039 vehicles in March 2025, up 26.7%. The deliveries comprised 10,219 vehicles from its premium smart electric vehicle brand NIO and 4,820 from the company&#8217;s family-oriented smart electric vehicle brand ONVO. The company delivered 42,094 vehicles in the first quarter of 2025, up 40.1%. The company&#8217;s cumulative deliveries reached 713,658 as of March 31, 2025.
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Trump&#8217;s 34% tariffs on China come after the President doubled tariffs on China from 10% to 20% earlier this year. Total tariffs on China now sit around 54%. 
&#8220;The U.S move is not in line with international trade rules, seriously undermines China&#8217;s legitimate and lawful rights and interests, and is a typical unilateral bullying practice,&#8221; China&#8217;s finance ministry reportedly said.
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The response from China has deepened the trade war between the world&#8217;s two largest economies. Trump on Friday took a shot at China in a Truth Social post. 
Trump <a href="https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/posts/114279915827492021">said</a>, &#8220;China played it wrong, they panicked &#8211; the one thing they cannot afford to do!&#8221;
Nio on Monday announced that it completed an <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/offerings/25/03/44511664/why-is-teslas-chinese-rival-nio-stock-diving-today">offering</a> announced at the end of March. The company said it offered and sold 136.8 million shares for HK$4.03 billion ($520 million) to non-U.S. persons in offshore transactions.
Reuters also reported Monday morning that Chinese battery giant CATL is in talks to acquire a controlling stake in Nio&#8217;s power unit, which includes more than 3,000 battery swapping stations in China.
Nio announced last week that it delivered 15,039 vehicles in March, up 26.7% year-over-year. Total March deliveries consisted of 10,219 vehicles from the company's premium Nio brand and 4,820 vehicles from the company's ONVO brand.
NIO Price Action:&nbsp;<a href="http://benzinga.com/quote/nio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Nio shares</a>&nbsp;were down 6.65% at $3.23 at the time of publication Monday, according to&nbsp;<a href="http://pro.benzinga.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Benzinga Pro</a>.
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