PayPal Holdings Option Alert: Mar 21 $80 Calls at the Ask: 7500 vs 25577 OI

PayPal Holdings Option Alert: Mar 21 $80 Calls at the Ask: 7500 @ $2.26 vs 25577 OI; Ref=$78.205

PayPal Holdings Option Alert: Mar 21 $82.5 Calls Sweep (3) near the Ask: 4955 vs 6804 OI

PayPal Holdings Option Alert: Mar 21 $82.5 Calls Sweep (3) near the Ask: 4955 @ $1.397 vs 6804 OI; Ref=$78.165

PayPal Holdings Option Alert: Jun, 2026 $97.5 Calls at the Bid: 1700 vs 109 OI

PayPal Holdings Option Alert: Jun, 2026 $97.5 Calls at the Bid: 1700 @ $7.2 vs 109 OI; Ref=$77.07

PayPal Holdings Option Alert: Jun 20 $90 Calls at the Bid: 3300 vs 7219 OI

PayPal Holdings Option Alert: Jun 20 $90 Calls at the Bid: 3300 @ $2.04 vs 7219 OI; Ref=$75.8

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PayPal was spun off from eBay in 2015 and provides electronic payment solutions to merchants and consumers, with a focus on online transactions. The company had 434 million active accounts at the end of 2024. The company also owns Venmo, a person-to-person payment platform.

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JP모건 애널리스트 레지널드 L. 스미스(Reginald L. Smith)는 화요일(11일) 분기 실적을 발표한 후 쇼피파이(NYSE:SHOP)에 대해 비중확대 주식 등급을 유지했다.

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At first glance, the narrative for financial technology platform PayPal Holdings Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PYPL#NASDAQ">PYPL</a>) appears rather suspect. Consumer sentiment <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/03/44537936/consumer-inflation-expectations-skyrocket-in-march-hit-highest-levels-in-32-years">sank to its lowest reading</a> since November 2022 while inflation expectations skyrocketed, reflecting the dour environment for discretionary spending. Throw in the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/03/44101132/tech-sector-hammered-as-trumps-tariff-plans-spark-market-selloff-nvidia-arm-super-micro-lead-tech-bloodbath">tariffs</a> President Donald Trump announced last month and the pessimism only exacerbates.
Nevertheless, it's also fair to point out that because of the subsequent volatility in PayPal stock — which is down almost 23% on a year-to-date basis — the <a href="https://finance.yahoo.com/quote/pypl/key-statistics">valuation</a> looks more attractive. Currently, PayPal shares trade at 2.13-times trailing-12-month (TTM) sales. However, based on analysts' <a href="https://finance.yahoo.com/quote/pypl/analysis">projected</a> fiscal 2025 revenue of $33.06 billion, the security is trading at a multiple of 1.98.
It's worth pointing out that currently, the analysts' <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/PYPL/analyst-ratings">rating score</a> for PayPal stock is only 3.1, which is the equivalent of a Hold. However, the latest individual changes were both upgrades issued in December last year. This may indicate a gradual shift in tone.
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Fundamentally, the upgrades reflect <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/01/36697045/the-rise-of-buy-now-pay-later-in-2024">booming demand</a> for Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) services. According to the Journal of Theoretical and Applied Information Technology, younger consumers — particularly Millennials and Gen Z — have embraced BNPL for their holiday spending.
Put another way, while financial pressures certainly cloud the broader economy, modern consumers are finding ways to adapt. PayPal represents one of the leading brands facilitating this adaptation, making the company&#8217;s stock a counterintuitive prospect.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">The Smart Money Sweeps Into Stock Options</h2>
Effectively a market within a market, the options arena provides valuable intelligence to retail investors — even if they're not interested in trading these derivative contracts. Since mostly sophisticated market participants utilize options, unusual activity is always worth monitoring. And within this category, sweeps are especially significant.
By definition, sweeps are <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/what-options-sweeps">large orders designed to be executed immediately</a>. Further, these orders are split across multiple exchanges simultaneously to access the best available prices. The takeaway with sweeps is that they are market orders, not limit orders. In other words, the emphasis is on urgency and getting into position quickly rather than negotiating for the best entry point.
Notably, the whales appear to be sensing an opportunity with PayPal. For example, on March 27, Benzinga's <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/insights/options/25/03/44520821/10-financials-stocks-whale-activity-in-todays-session">options scanner</a> identified net neutral sentiment sweeps for the $78 call. On Monday, the stock saw <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/insights/options/25/03/44569323/spotlight-on-paypal-holdings-analyzing-the-surge-in-options-activity">unusual options activity</a>, particularly for bought $65 calls and sold $64 puts, both for the April 11 expiration date.
Stated simply, institutional players appear to be betting that PayPal&#8217;s stock will rise materially above $65. At the same time, they're also collecting income — through the proceeds of the sold puts — assuming that share prices will not materially fall below $64.
Now, one area of concern is in the statistical realm. Using pricing data from January 2019 onward, PayPal only carries a neutral bias. A long position held for any given eight-week period only has a 49.53% chance of being profitable.
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Investors typically shy away from the dips. That's significant because PayPal is currently losing roughly 8% over the trailing five sessions. Still, with the smart money moving in, it's possible that a recovery could materialize.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">A Tempting Trade On Tap</h2>
In the aforementioned call sweep, the trader (or traders) bought the $65 calls expiring April 11 at a premium (ask) of $1.26. By logical deduction, PYPL stock must reach $66.26 at expiration for this transaction to break even. Of course, nobody trades with the intention of walking away with a draw. Therefore, it's reasonable to assume that speculators anticipate that shares will end up higher than the intrinsic breakeven point.
As such, aggressive followers of the smart money may consider the 66/67 bull call spread for the options chain expiring April 11. This transaction involves buying the $66 call (at a time-of-writing ask of $158) and simultaneously selling the $67 call (at a bid of $109). The proceeds from the short call partially offset the debit paid for the long call, resulting in a net cash outlay of $49.
Should the stock hit or exceed the short strike price of $67 at expiration, the maximum reward is the difference between the strike prices (multiplied by 100 shares) minus the cash outlay or $51. This translates to a handsome payout of just over 104%.
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PayPal Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PYPL#NASDAQ">PYPL</a>) is on the verge of triggering <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/death-cross">a Death Cross</a>, a bearish technical signal where the 50-day simple moving average falls below the 200-day moving average.
While the stock has tumbled 23.7% year to date and 5.7% in the past month, analysts at Mizuho still see upside, maintaining an Outperform rating with a $96 price target, <a href="https://in.investing.com/news/analyst-ratings/mizuho-maintains-paypal-stock-outperform-rating-96-target-93CH-4751722">reported</a> Investing.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">PayPal Stock Technicals Flash Warning Signs</h2>
PayPal stock is struggling below key moving averages, reinforcing a strongly bearish trend despite signs of buying pressure. The eight-day simple moving average at $68.31 and the 20-day at $68.67 both suggest weakness, while the 50-day at $75.49 and 200-day at $75.28 highlight the broader downtrend. 
With the Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) indicator at a negative 2.21 signaling further downside risk and a Relative Strength Index (RSI) of 32.09, PayPal stock is approaching oversold territory.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Mizuho Remains Bullish</h2>
Despite PayPal stock&#8217;s technical struggles, Mizuho remains optimistic about its long-term prospects. The firm sees growth potential in Pay with Venmo, which has higher transaction margins than PayPal's traditional checkout service. With Pay with Venmo's Total Payment Volume expected to grow over 40% annually, Mizuho believes this could significantly boost overall transaction margin dollar growth.
PayPal's valuation stands at 17 times its estimated 2026 earnings per share, slightly above the median for legacy payments firms but still below historical levels. Mizuho argues that the company's strategic initiatives—including improvements in user experience and Fastlane adoption—justify this modest premium.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">A Path To Recovery?</h2>
While a death cross looms as a bearish technical indicator, PayPal is pushing forward with growth plans. The recent appointment of Microsoft Corp's (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>) Joy Chik to the Board signals a focus on AI-driven innovation.
Additionally, Apple Inc's (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) decision to open its NFC chip to third-party apps could enable PayPal to expand tap-to-pay services, a potential game-changer in mobile payments.
For now, the trend remains bearish, but if PayPal's strategic initiatives gain traction, the stock may yet prove the skeptics wrong.
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Long before Elon Musk was <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/03/44450443/tesla-stock-has-tanked-so-hard-that-its-no-longer-elon-musks-biggest-asset-you-should-not-have-to-live-through-that">launching rockets and leading Tesla</a> (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>), he was a rising entrepreneur with a very specific vision for the life he wanted—and the woman he wanted beside him.&nbsp;
Justine Musk, his first wife and the mother of five of his sons, opened up about their marriage in a <a href="https://www.marieclaire.com/sex-love/a5380/millionaire-starter-wife/">Marie Claire essay</a> published in 2010, reflecting on events that unfolded in 2008.
Justine wasn't blonde when they met. The two crossed paths at Queen's University in Ontario. She was a fiction writer; he was intense, ambitious, and broke. At first, he supported her writing and brought her roses. But as his fortune grew, so did the expectations—starting with the one staring back at her in the mirror. Elon began encouraging her to go even blonder. "Go platinum," he'd say.
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She tried. She added highlights. She smiled at parties. She stayed home with the kids. But the transformation wore on her. "I had <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/03/44402199/elon-musks-first-ex-wife-says-she-sucked-at-being-his-trophy-wife-and-recalls-him-saying-if-you-were-my-employee-i-would-fire-you">turned into a trophy wife—and I sucked at it</a>," she wrote.
By then, their life was on another level—nanny, chef, private jet. But the change wasn't just material. Elon was absorbed in building Tesla and SpaceX. When he was home, his mind rarely was. Justine longed for real conversation, empathy, and the support he once gave. Instead, she got eye rolls about her reading habits. He told her she read too much. The same man who used to encourage her writing now treated her book deadlines like a nuisance.
Everyday disagreements—about the kids' sleep schedule or household logistics—turned into critiques. Her flaws were magnified. Somewhere in all that success, she felt herself fading into the background.
Then came the car accident.
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It wasn't serious, but it flipped a switch. Sitting behind the wheel, shaken but unharmed, her first thought wasn't about safety. It was: "My husband is going to kill me." In that moment, she saw herself clearly—thin, very blonde, crawling out of a very expensive car with its front end crushed. A woman who'd become a symbol, not a partner.
That night, she sat Elon down. With tears in her eyes, she told him their life had to change. She wanted to feel like an equal again. He agreed to counseling, but it didn't last. After three sessions, he gave her an ultimatum: accept the marriage as it was, or it was over. The next morning, he filed for divorce.
Justine later described her reaction as "numb, but strangely relieved."
Six weeks after the filing, Elon texted her with an update—he was engaged. The <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/25/03/44367334/elon-musks-second-ex-wife-says-his-dinner-party-silence-made-people-think-he-was-a-genius-but-he-just-found-the-conversation-really-boring">new fiancée: Talulah Riley</a>, a British actress in her early 20s, best known for her role in "Pride and Prejudice." Justine's internal reaction? "At least she wasn't blonde."
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Heartbreak wasn't the only thing left behind. Justine had previously signed a postnuptial agreement, thinking it was a routine legal step. But in the divorce, she discovered it left her with no claim to Elon's growing fortune—aside from the family home, which wasn't fully hers unless they had another child.
It got more complicated when her legal team pointed to the timing: Elon's X.com had merged with Confinity, forming what would become PayPal (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PYPL#NASDAQ">PYPL</a>). That deal sent the value of his shares soaring. According to her lawyer, those assets weren't fully disclosed at the time of the postnup, potentially invalidating it under "marital fiduciary duty." But because the agreement was signed during mediation, it was shielded by confidentiality. A judge ultimately ruled in Elon's favor.
Still, Justine didn't let that define her.
After the split, she dyed her hair brown. She cut it short. She reconnected with someone from her past. She stepped into new spaces—ones filled with women who weren't there to serve someone else's spotlight. They were building their own.
The platinum era was done. So was being told who she should be.
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Whales with a lot of money to spend have taken a noticeably bearish stance on PayPal Holdings.
Looking at options history for PayPal Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PYPL#NASDAQ">PYPL</a>) we detected 33 trades.
If we consider the specifics of each trade, it is accurate to state that 36% of the investors opened trades with bullish expectations and 39% with bearish.
From the overall spotted trades, 16 are puts, for a total amount of $712,732 and 17, calls, for a total amount of $830,188.
<h3>What's The Price Target?</h3>
After evaluating the trading volumes and Open Interest, it's evident that the major market movers are focusing on a price band between $45.0 and $135.0 for PayPal Holdings, spanning the last three months.
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Trends</h3>
Looking at the volume and open interest is an insightful way to conduct due diligence on a stock.
This data can help you track the liquidity and interest for PayPal Holdings's options for a given strike price.
Below, we can observe the evolution of the volume and open interest of calls and puts, respectively, for all of PayPal Holdings's whale activity within a strike price range from $45.0 to $135.0 in the last 30 days. 
<h3>PayPal Holdings Call and Put Volume: 30-Day Overview</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1743446746_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Significant Options Trades Detected:</h3>

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<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
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<td>PYPL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/18/26</td>
<td>$14.15</td>
<td>$14.05</td>
<td>$14.15</td>
<td>$60.00</td>
<td>$108.9K</td>
<td>711</td>
<td>83</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PYPL</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>04/11/25</td>
<td>$1.38</td>
<td>$1.37</td>
<td>$1.37</td>
<td>$64.00</td>
<td>$105.8K</td>
<td>147</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PYPL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$2.74</td>
<td>$2.73</td>
<td>$2.73</td>
<td>$70.00</td>
<td>$100.3K</td>
<td>3.2K</td>
<td>847</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PYPL</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$5.15</td>
<td>$5.0</td>
<td>$5.0</td>
<td>$65.00</td>
<td>$80.0K</td>
<td>7.0K</td>
<td>189</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PYPL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>04/11/25</td>
<td>$1.26</td>
<td>$1.21</td>
<td>$1.24</td>
<td>$65.00</td>
<td>$62.0K</td>
<td>321</td>
<td>541</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About PayPal Holdings</h3>
PayPal was spun off from eBay in 2015 and provides electronic payment solutions to merchants and consumers, with a focus on online transactions. The company had 434 million active accounts at the end of 2024. The company also owns Venmo, a person-to-person payment platform.
Having examined the options trading patterns of PayPal Holdings, our attention now turns directly to the company. This shift allows us to delve into its present market position and performance
<h3>PayPal Holdings's Current Market Status</h3>
<ul>
<li>Trading volume stands at 6,231,387, with PYPL's price down by -0.14%, positioned at $65.06.</li>
<li>RSI indicators show the stock to be is currently neutral between overbought and oversold.</li>
<li>Earnings announcement expected in 29 days.</li>
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<h3>What Analysts Are Saying About PayPal Holdings</h3>
1 market experts have recently issued ratings for this stock, with a consensus target price of $85.0.
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&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Keefe, Bruyette &amp; Woods keeps a Outperform rating on PayPal Holdings with a target price of $85. 
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Circle Internet Financial, the company behind the (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/">USDC</a>) stablecoin, is reviving its public listing ambitions and is reportedly preparing to file for an <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/what-does-ipo-mean">initial public offering</a> by late April.
What Happened: The crypto-focused fintech is working with JPMorgan Chase (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JPM#NASDAQ">JPM</a>) and Citi as advisors, Fortune <a href="https://fortune.com/2025/03/31/circle-jpmorgan-chase-crypto-usdc-citi-ipos-spac-sec/">reported</a> on Monday, quoting sources familiar with the matter.
This would mark Circle's second major attempt to go public. 
Its earlier 2021 effort via a SPAC deal was abandoned after regulatory delays and broader market turmoil following the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/23/10/35445270/the-true-cost-of-the-ftx-collapse-how-much-did-sam-bankman-fried-really-make">collapse of crypto exchange</a> FTX.
In January 2024, Circle confidentially filed with the SEC for a traditional IPO, and the upcoming public filing will provide the first official look at the company's financials.
Founded in 2013 by Jeremy Allaire and Sean Neville, Circle has evolved from a broader crypto services firm into a stablecoin-focused financial platform. 
Its USDC stablecoin, once operated through a consortium called Centre with Coinbase (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COIN#NASDAQ">COIN</a>) as its sole remaining partner, has seen a dramatic rebound since early 2023. 
Following a brief de-pegging during the Silicon Valley Bank crisis—when $3.3 billion in reserves were temporarily locked—USDC has since recovered, now boasting a $60 billion market cap.
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Despite its growth, Circle's financial health remains closely tied to interest income. As of the first half of 2023, 99% of its revenue came from interest earned on reserve assets like U.S. Treasuries. 
Circle is reportedly seeking a valuation between $4 billion and $5 billion for its IPO, a sharp drop from the $9 billion valuation it reached during its SPAC attempt.
Why It Matters: Circle's public debut would be the largest crypto IPO since Coinbase went public in 2021.
Like Coinbase, Circle's IPO is arriving as the market for new listings shows renewed signs of life. 
So far in 2025, IPO activity has jumped 70% compared to the same period last year, signaling a more favorable climate for tech and crypto companies.
With stablecoin regulation advancing in Washington—backed by a pro-crypto stance from President Trump—Circle&#8217;s positioning in the market appears timely. 
However, the company now faces increased competition from both crypto-native firms and traditional finance players like PayPal (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PYPL#NYSE">PYPL</a>) and Ripple (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/xrp/usd">XRP</a>), which have launched stablecoins of their own.
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Payoneer Global (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PYPL#NASDAQ">PYPL</a>) has been analyzed by 12 analysts in the last three months, revealing a diverse range of perspectives from bullish to bearish.
The table below provides a snapshot of their recent ratings, showcasing how sentiments have evolved over the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<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>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">5</td>
<td align="right">5</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M 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>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
The 12-month price targets assessed by analysts reveal further insights, featuring an average target of $93.83, a high estimate of $125.00, and a low estimate of $76.00. Experiencing a 1.75% decline, the current average is now lower than the previous average price target of $95.50. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1743429653_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Understanding Analyst Ratings: A Comprehensive Breakdown</h2>
The standing of Payoneer Global among financial experts is revealed through an in-depth exploration of recent analyst actions. The summary below outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Sanjay Sakhrani</td>
<td>Keefe, Bruyette &amp; Woods</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$85.00</td>
<td>$104.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Arvind Ramnani</td>
<td>Piper Sandler</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$76.00</td>
<td>$85.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>James Faucette</td>
<td>Morgan Stanley</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$80.00</td>
<td>$79.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Andrew Boone</td>
<td>Citizens Capital Markets</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Market Outperform</td>
<td>$125.00</td>
<td>$125.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Paul Golding</td>
<td>Macquarie</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$117.00</td>
<td>$115.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Colin Sebastian</td>
<td>Baird</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$95.00</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Ashwin Shirvaikar</td>
<td>Citigroup</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$98.00</td>
<td>$97.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>James Faucette</td>
<td>Morgan Stanley</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$79.00</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Arvind Ramnani</td>
<td>Piper Sandler</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$93.00</td>
<td>$88.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Andrew Bauch</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$80.00</td>
<td>$75.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Ashwin Shirvaikar</td>
<td>Citigroup</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$97.00</td>
<td>$94.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>James Friedman</td>
<td>Susquehanna</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Positive</td>
<td>$101.00</td>
<td>$94.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Analysts frequently update their recommendations based on evolving market conditions and company performance. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their reaction to recent developments related to Payoneer Global. This information provides a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Analysts assign qualitative assessments to stocks, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey the analysts' expectations for the relative performance of Payoneer Global compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Gaining insights, analysts provide estimates for the future value of Payoneer Global's stock. This comparison reveals trends in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
</ul>
Capture valuable insights into Payoneer Global's market standing by understanding these analyst evaluations alongside pertinent financial indicators. Stay informed and make strategic decisions with our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/PYPL/analyst-ratings?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=analyst-ratings&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Stay up to date on Payoneer Global analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>About Payoneer Global</h2>
PayPal was spun off from eBay in 2015 and provides electronic payment solutions to merchants and consumers, with a focus on online transactions. The company had 434 million active accounts at the end of 2024. The company also owns Venmo, a person-to-person payment platform.
<h3>A Deep Dive into Payoneer Global's Financials</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: Above industry benchmarks, the company's market capitalization emphasizes a noteworthy size, indicative of a strong market presence.
Revenue Growth: Over the 3 months period, Payoneer Global showcased positive performance, achieving a revenue growth rate of 4.24% as of 31 December, 2024. This reflects a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. When compared to others in the Financials sector, the company faces challenges, achieving a growth rate lower than the average among peers.
Net Margin: Payoneer Global's net margin excels beyond industry benchmarks, reaching 13.4%. This signifies efficient cost management and strong financial health.
Return on Equity (ROE): Payoneer Global's ROE lags behind industry averages, suggesting challenges in maximizing returns on equity capital. With an ROE of 5.52%, the company may face hurdles in achieving optimal financial performance.
Return on Assets (ROA): Payoneer Global's ROA is below industry standards, pointing towards difficulties in efficiently utilizing assets. With an ROA of 1.36%, the company may encounter challenges in delivering satisfactory returns from its assets.
Debt Management: Payoneer Global's debt-to-equity ratio is below the industry average at 0.48, reflecting a lower dependency on debt financing and a more conservative financial approach.
<h2>Analyst Ratings: Simplified</h2>
Analysts work in banking and financial systems and typically specialize in reporting for stocks or defined sectors. Analysts may attend company conference calls and meetings, research company financial statements, and communicate with insiders to publish "analyst ratings" for stocks. Analysts typically rate each stock once per quarter.
Beyond their standard evaluations, some analysts contribute predictions for metrics like growth estimates, earnings, and revenue, furnishing investors with additional guidance. Users of analyst ratings should be mindful that this specialized advice is shaped by human perspectives and may be subject to variability.
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On CNBC's &#8220;<a href="https://www.cnbc.com/video/2025/03/28/final-trades-paypal-meta-abbvie-and-snowflake.html">Halftime Report Final Trades</a>,&#8221; Malcolm Ethridge of CIC Wealth Management named PayPal Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PYPL#NASDAQ">PYPL</a>) <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/02/43942860/paypal-eyes-double-digit-eps-growth-by-2027-teams-up-with-verifone-jp-morgan-more">his final trade</a>.
On Feb. 25, PayPal issued an outlook ahead of its Investor Day event. The company reiterated guidance for an adjusted EPS growth of 6%-10% and transaction margin dollar growth, excluding the impact of interest on customer balances of growth of at least 5%. The company expects high single-digit transaction margin dollar growth and low teens+ adjusted EPS growth by 2027.
Kevin Simpson of Capital Wealth Planning said Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>) is his top pick out of the Mag 7 names, having great free cash flow and huge margins.
On Friday, Citizens Capital Markets analyst Andrew Boone reiterated Meta Platforms with a Market Outperform rating and maintained a $750 price target.
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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. 
Here's the list of options activity happening in today's session: 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>BAC</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$44.00</td>
<td>$305.1K</td>
<td>1.2K</td>
<td>4.9K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>HOOD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$60.00</td>
<td>$106.8K</td>
<td>2.5K</td>
<td>2.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>C</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$70.00</td>
<td>$342.1K</td>
<td>12.4K</td>
<td>1.2K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AIG</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>04/04/25</td>
<td>$82.00</td>
<td>$55.0K</td>
<td>55</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SOFI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$17.00</td>
<td>$29.2K</td>
<td>32.5K</td>
<td>581</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>UPST</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>04/25/25</td>
<td>$50.00</td>
<td>$40.9K</td>
<td>338</td>
<td>207</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>COIN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$400.00</td>
<td>$33.4K</td>
<td>8.5K</td>
<td>183</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>XYZ</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$59.00</td>
<td>$34.0K</td>
<td>47</td>
<td>116</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AFRM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$30.00</td>
<td>$174.5K</td>
<td>327</td>
<td>103</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PYPL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>05/02/25</td>
<td>$78.00</td>
<td>$40.5K</td>
<td>36</td>
<td>17</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These itemized elaborations have been created using the accompanying table. 
• For BAC (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BAC#NYSE">BAC</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 113 day(s) on July 18, 2025. This event was a transfer of 1518 contract(s) at a $44.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $305.1K, with a price of $201.0 per contract. There were 1254 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 4906 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding HOOD (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HOOD#NASDAQ">HOOD</a>), we observe a call option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 113 day(s) on July 18, 2025. Parties traded 449 contract(s) at a $60.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $106.8K, with a price of $238.0 per contract. There were 2523 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2001 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding C (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/C#NYSE">C</a>), we observe a put option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 85 day(s) on June 20, 2025. Parties traded 1100 contract(s) at a $70.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $342.1K, with a price of $311.0 per contract. There were 12434 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1200 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding AIG (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AIG#NYSE">AIG</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 8 day(s) on April 4, 2025. Parties traded 1000 contract(s) at a $82.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 16 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $55.0K, with a price of $55.0 per contract. There were 55 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1000 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For SOFI (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SOFI#NASDAQ">SOFI</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 295 day(s) on January 16, 2026. This event was a transfer of 200 contract(s) at a $17.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 21 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $29.2K, with a price of $146.0 per contract. There were 32501 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 581 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding UPST (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UPST#NASDAQ">UPST</a>), we observe a call option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 29 day(s) on April 25, 2025. Parties traded 100 contract(s) at a $50.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $40.9K, with a price of $410.0 per contract. There were 338 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 207 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For COIN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COIN#NASDAQ">COIN</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 295 day(s) on January 16, 2026. This event was a transfer of 41 contract(s) at a $400.00 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 $33.4K, with a price of $815.0 per contract. There were 8521 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 183 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For XYZ (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XYZ#NYSE">XYZ</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be neutral, expiring in 21 day(s) on April 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 100 contract(s) at a $59.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $34.0K, with a price of $340.0 per contract. There were 47 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 116 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For AFRM (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AFRM#NASDAQ">AFRM</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 21 day(s) on April 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 103 contract(s) at a $30.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 10 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $174.5K, with a price of $1695.0 per contract. There were 327 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 103 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding PYPL (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PYPL#NASDAQ">PYPL</a>), we observe a call option sweep with neutral sentiment. It expires in 36 day(s) on May 2, 2025. Parties traded 471 contract(s) at a $78.00 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 $40.5K, with a price of $86.0 per contract. There were 36 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 17 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more about unusual options activity</a>. 
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As Tesla (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>)&nbsp; investors grow uneasy about his divided focus, Elon Musk&#8217;s past statements are resurfacing—including his claim that he never wanted to be CEO because it &#8220;hurts&#8221; his heart.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Investors Question Musk&#8217;s Priorities</h2>
Tesla&#8217;s stock has plummeted 52% from its mid-December high, with shares declining every week since Musk went to Washington, D.C. Investors worry that <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/25/03/44242181/elon-musk-admits-juggling-between-tesla-doge-is-difficult-says-running-businesses-with-great-difficulty-as-tsla-stock-plunges-50-in-3-months">Musk is spread too thin</a>, juggling Tesla alongside SpaceX, X, xAI, The Boring Company, Neuralink and now his role in Washington, overseeing government cost-cutting efforts.
&#8220;It&#8217;s become clear he&#8217;s now spending more time on DOGE than anything else,&#8221; Garrett Nelson, a senior equity analyst at CFRA Research, <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/tesla-stock-price-crash-investors-want-elon-musk-ceo-tsla-2025-3">told</a> Business Insider, referencing <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/25/02/43972234/trump-and-elon-musks-cost-cutting-measures-fail-to-curb-rising-us-government-spending-report">Musk&#8217;s commitments</a> at the Department of Government Efficiency.
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Retail investors have voiced their frustration as well. A StockTwits <a href="https://stocktwits.com/StocktwitsPolls/message/606655619">poll</a> found that 60% of respondents believe Musk's political focus is hurting Tesla, while only 25% dismissed the concern as media hype.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Musk&#8217;s Reluctance to Be CEO</h2>
Musk has stated multiple times that he <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/24/01/36574844/elon-musk-says-he-never-wanted-to-be-ceo-of-tesla-or-anything-running-companies-hurts-my-heart-but-h">never aspired to be Tesla's CEO</a>. In a 2020 <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NxmO_QuD4Do">interview</a>, he clarified, &#8220;This is misinterpreted like I somehow don't love Tesla, which I do, it's just like trying not to go insane with work.&#8221;
His reluctance dates back to his early career. At Zip2, his first major startup, he was blocked from taking the CEO role. At X.com, which after a merger became PayPal (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PYPL#NASDAQ">PYPL</a>), he was pushed out of leadership over concerns about his executive experience. When Tesla was founded in 2003, Musk initially took a backseat, investing heavily but not stepping in as CEO until 2008, when the company faced financial turmoil.
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In June 2022, Musk reiterated his hesitation, <a href="https://x.com/elonmusk/status/1532265043391291392">posting</a> on the former Twitter: &#8220;I never wanted to be CEO—just wanted to work on product/technology.&#8221; He followed up with another telling remark: &#8220;Running companies hurts my heart, but I don't see any other way to bring technology &amp; design to fruition.&#8221;
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">I never wanted to be CEO – just wanted to work on product/technology. Bill Harris sounded like he would be a great CEO, given his Intuit experience, but he was not. Running companies hurts my heart, but I don't see any other way to bring technology &amp; design to fruition.
&mdash; Elon Musk (@elonmusk) <a href="https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1532265043391291392?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 2, 2022</a></blockquote>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Calls for Musk to Step Back</h2>
With Tesla facing <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/03/44209579/unprecedented-slide-tesla-sales-plummet-45-in-europe-as-musks-net-worth-dives-5-2b-in-a-week">slowing vehicle sales</a> in key markets like Europe and China, some analysts believe Musk should finally step away from daily operations.
But these calls aren&#8217;t anything new. In February 2024, Will McDonough, CEO of Corestone Capital, <a href="https://fortune.com/2024/02/03/elon-musk-tesla-ceo-board-directors-corporate-governance/">told</a> Fortune, &#8220;When you have a founder at the helm, it's both a gift and a curse because visionaries rarely make great CEOs.&#8221; He suggested Tesla find a professional manager, much like Google brought in Eric Schmidt to oversee operations while the founders focused on innovation. Or just like Elon did when he brought in Linda Yaccarino as the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/07/39660279/linda-yaccarino-feels-the-heat-as-elon-musk-builds-pressure-amid-xs-plummeting-ad-revenue-report">CEO of X</a>.
Others have pointed to Zack Kirkhorn, Tesla's former finance chief, as someone who could have taken on a larger role, but he abruptly left the company in August with no explanation. Gwynne Shotwell, SpaceX's president, has also been cited as one of the few executives who have worked seamlessly with Musk over a long period.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">The Catch-22 for Tesla Investors</h2>
Despite the growing concerns, analysts say Musk remains essential to Tesla&#8217;s stock price. Ross Gerber, a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/03/44321998/why-ross-gerber-finds-tesla-stock-expensive-despite-its-50-plunge-fundamental-story-has-to-be-revalued">longtime Tesla investor</a>, estimated that &#8220;about $150 to $200 per share&#8221; of Tesla's value is based on Musk's involvement. At the same time, his controversial statements and governance decisions—such as his <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/01/36652560/elon-musk-wants-to-own-25-of-tesla-heres-how-much-of-the-ev-stock-the-ceo-owns">demand for 25% control</a> of Tesla's AI efforts—have fueled criticism.
Randall Peterson, a professor at the London Business School, believes the best solution is for Musk to take a backseat. &#8220;Could they find some kind of accommodation that keeps Elon in the atmosphere but takes him out of day-to-day management? If they can come to that, then they're in business. If not, it's a huge risk,&#8221; he told Fortune.
Even Musk himself has floated the idea of stepping down. Tesla director James Murdoch testified in a trial over Musk&#8217;s 2018 Tesla pay package that a successor had been identified.&nbsp;
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With Doubts Over Musk's Tesla Commitment Growing, His Own Words Resurface—He Once Said He Never Wanted To Be CEO As It 'Hurts' His Heart

For years, big banks and the financial industry have fought against the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, arguing that its regulations were too aggressive. But now that the Trump administration is actively trying to dismantle the agency, banks have found themselves in an unexpected position—it seems they actually want to keep the CFPB around.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Why Banks Are Suddenly Defending the CFPB</h2>
Despite past criticism, banks are realizing that getting rid of the CFPB would result in a major advantage for their competitors—financial technology companies and other firms outside the traditional banking system like PayPal (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PYPL#NASDAQ">PYPL</a>), Stripe, Cash App, and X. Without the CFPB overseeing them, these companies could expand their financial services with little to no federal scrutiny, unlike Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation-backed institutions, which remain heavily regulated.
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&#8220;The CFPB is the only federal agency that supervises non-depository institutions, so that would go away,&#8221; banking attorney David Silberman <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2025/03/10/why-banks-dont-want-the-cfpb-to-disappear.html">told</a> CNBC. &#8220;Payment apps like PayPal, Stripe, Cash App—those sorts of things, they would get close to a free ride at the federal level.&#8221;
According to CNBC, an unnamed senior CFPB lawyer put it even more bluntly, warning that if the agency disappears, &#8220;They're about to live in a world in which the entire nonbank financial services industry is unregulated every day, while they are overseen by the Federal Reserve, Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, and [Office of the Comptroller of the Currency]. It's a world where Apple, PayPal, Cash App, and X run wild for four years. Good luck.&#8221;
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Whistleblower Testifies CFPB Shutdown Is Still Moving Forward</h2>
While the Trump administration has claimed that efforts to dismantle the CFPB have slowed, a whistleblower recently testified in court that the plan remains very much alive. Testifying under the pseudonym &#8220;Alex Doe&#8221; to avoid retaliation, the CFPB employee revealed that plans for mass layoffs and office closures were still in motion.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Elon Musk's Push to ‘Delete CFPB'</h2>
The push to dismantle the CFPB has gained support from influential figures, including Elon Musk. In November, Musk posted on X, &#8220;Delete CFPB,&#8221; arguing that there are too many overlapping regulatory agencies.
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&mdash; Elon Musk (@elonmusk) <a href="https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1861644897490751865?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 27, 2024</a></blockquote>
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Musk's statement came shortly after the CFPB announced new rules expanding its oversight of big tech firms offering payment services—an area X is actively exploring. X Payments has already obtained licenses in multiple states, signaling Musk's ambitions in the financial sector.
Critics argue that Musk's call to abolish the CFPB is self-serving. Robert Weissman of Public Citizen called it &#8220;intolerable corruption,&#8221; pointing out that Musk has a direct financial interest in reducing regulation on digital payments.
"Asking the world's richest person, with a direct interest in a wide range of business lines, to run a project to review the federal government's overall operations is absurd and fundamentally corrupt — and this issue highlights exactly why," Weissman said in a <a href="https://www.commondreams.org/newswire/musk-effort-to-eliminate-cfpb-is-intolerable-corruption">statement</a>.
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A federal judge is now weighing a lawsuit brought by a CFPB employees' union to block further layoffs and preserve the agency's operations. Judge Amy Berman Jackson has expressed concerns over conflicting testimonies and said she wants to keep the agency intact in case it needs to be revived.
While the future of the CFPB remains uncertain, one thing is apparent—banks may have spent years fighting the agency, but they're starting to realize that without it, their biggest competitors could gain an unchecked advantage. And with giants like Cash App, X and others ready to expand, banks might just need the CFPB more than they ever expected.
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The Banks Secretly Don't Want The CFPB To Be 'Deleted'?—CFPB Lawyer Warns That Apple, PayPal, Cash App, And X Will 'Run Wild'

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 Financials sector: 
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<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>BAC</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/18/26</td>
<td>$40.00</td>
<td>$104.9K</td>
<td>5.3K</td>
<td>2.6K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>HOOD</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$44.00</td>
<td>$169.0K</td>
<td>6.0K</td>
<td>1.2K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GS</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$535.00</td>
<td>$159.0K</td>
<td>76</td>
<td>440</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PGR</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$260.00</td>
<td>$85.7K</td>
<td>659</td>
<td>428</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ARCC</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$21.00</td>
<td>$34.4K</td>
<td>31.7K</td>
<td>216</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PYPL</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$75.00</td>
<td>$128.0K</td>
<td>3.4K</td>
<td>178</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>JPM</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>04/04/25</td>
<td>$220.00</td>
<td>$53.5K</td>
<td>324</td>
<td>133</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>KKR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$105.00</td>
<td>$43.0K</td>
<td>72</td>
<td>89</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>C</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$55.00</td>
<td>$180.0K</td>
<td>12.0K</td>
<td>65</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>XYZ</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$75.00</td>
<td>$49.7K</td>
<td>250</td>
<td>50</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These bullet-by-bullet explanations have been constructed using the accompanying table. 
• For BAC (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BAC#NYSE">BAC</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 462 day(s) on June 18, 2026. This event was a transfer of 228 contract(s) at a $40.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 10 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $104.9K, with a price of $460.0 per contract. There were 5318 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2621 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For HOOD (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HOOD#NASDAQ">HOOD</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 8 day(s) on March 21, 2025. This event was a transfer of 214 contract(s) at a $44.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $169.0K, with a price of $790.0 per contract. There were 6002 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1261 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For GS (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GS#NYSE">GS</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 64 day(s) on May 16, 2025. This event was a transfer of 45 contract(s) at a $535.00 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 $159.0K, with a price of $3536.0 per contract. There were 76 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 440 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For PGR (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PGR#NYSE">PGR</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 35 day(s) on April 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 268 contract(s) at a $260.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 45 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $85.7K, with a price of $320.0 per contract. There were 659 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 428 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For ARCC (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARCC#NASDAQ">ARCC</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 8 day(s) on March 21, 2025. This event was a transfer of 1379 contract(s) at a $21.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 14 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $34.4K, with a price of $25.0 per contract. There were 31701 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 216 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For PYPL (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PYPL#NASDAQ">PYPL</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 99 day(s) on June 20, 2025. This event was a transfer of 130 contract(s) at a $75.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 10 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $128.0K, with a price of $985.0 per contract. There were 3496 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 178 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For JPM (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JPM#NYSE">JPM</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 22 day(s) on April 4, 2025. This event was a transfer of 100 contract(s) at a $220.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $53.5K, with a price of $535.0 per contract. There were 324 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 133 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For KKR (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KKR#NYSE">KKR</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 309 day(s) on January 16, 2026. This event was a transfer of 21 contract(s) at a $105.00 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 $43.0K, with a price of $2050.0 per contract. There were 72 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 89 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding C (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/C#NYSE">C</a>), we observe a put option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 309 day(s) on January 16, 2026. Parties traded 600 contract(s) at a $55.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $180.0K, with a price of $300.0 per contract. There were 12031 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 65 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For XYZ (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XYZ#NYSE">XYZ</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 673 day(s) on January 15, 2027. This event was a transfer of 50 contract(s) at a $75.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $49.7K, with a price of $995.0 per contract. There were 250 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 50 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.

ARCC

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. 
Here's the list of options activity happening in today's session: 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>BAC</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/07/25</td>
<td>$41.00</td>
<td>$43.9K</td>
<td>3.1K</td>
<td>5.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NU</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$12.00</td>
<td>$48.0K</td>
<td>7.5K</td>
<td>2.9K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>IBKR</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$175.00</td>
<td>$93.1K</td>
<td>452</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BX</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$85.00</td>
<td>$56.1K</td>
<td>14</td>
<td>500</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AFRM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$60.00</td>
<td>$616.5K</td>
<td>1.6K</td>
<td>450</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>HOOD</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$60.00</td>
<td>$29.8K</td>
<td>1.6K</td>
<td>254</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PYPL</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$67.50</td>
<td>$25.2K</td>
<td>3.2K</td>
<td>215</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>COIN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>03/14/25</td>
<td>$215.00</td>
<td>$30.6K</td>
<td>595</td>
<td>189</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SOFI</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$17.00</td>
<td>$52.8K</td>
<td>3.2K</td>
<td>169</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>JPM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/20/26</td>
<td>$260.00</td>
<td>$33.0K</td>
<td>47</td>
<td>123</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These itemized elaborations have been created using the accompanying table. 
• For BAC (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BAC#NYSE">BAC</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 1 day(s) on March 7, 2025. This event was a transfer of 700 contract(s) at a $41.00 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 $43.9K, with a price of $63.0 per contract. There were 3134 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 5118 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding NU (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NU#NYSE">NU</a>), we observe a call option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 71 day(s) on May 16, 2025. Parties traded 1000 contract(s) at a $12.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $48.0K, with a price of $48.0 per contract. There were 7561 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2959 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding IBKR (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IBKR#NASDAQ">IBKR</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 15 day(s) on March 21, 2025. Parties traded 274 contract(s) at a $175.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 10 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $93.1K, with a price of $340.0 per contract. There were 452 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1010 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding BX (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BX#NYSE">BX</a>), we observe a put option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 680 day(s) on January 15, 2027. Parties traded 132 contract(s) at a $85.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $56.1K, with a price of $425.0 per contract. There were 14 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 500 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding AFRM (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AFRM#NASDAQ">AFRM</a>), we observe a call option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 316 day(s) on January 16, 2026. Parties traded 450 contract(s) at a $60.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $616.5K, with a price of $1370.0 per contract. There were 1687 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 450 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For HOOD (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HOOD#NASDAQ">HOOD</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be neutral, expiring in 316 day(s) on January 16, 2026. This event was a transfer of 15 contract(s) at a $60.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 10 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $29.8K, with a price of $1990.0 per contract. There were 1626 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 254 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding PYPL (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PYPL#NASDAQ">PYPL</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 42 day(s) on April 17, 2025. Parties traded 100 contract(s) at a $67.50 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 8 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $25.2K, with a price of $253.0 per contract. There were 3241 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 215 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding COIN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COIN#NASDAQ">COIN</a>), we observe a call option sweep with neutral sentiment. It expires in 8 day(s) on March 14, 2025. Parties traded 25 contract(s) at a $215.00 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 $30.6K, with a price of $1231.0 per contract. There were 595 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 189 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For SOFI (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SOFI#NASDAQ">SOFI</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 42 day(s) on April 17, 2025. 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 $52.8K, with a price of $440.0 per contract. There were 3282 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 169 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For JPM (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JPM#NYSE">JPM</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 379 day(s) on March 20, 2026. This event was a transfer of 15 contract(s) at a $260.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $33.0K, with a price of $2200.0 per contract. There were 47 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 123 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more about unusual options activity</a>. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

IBKR

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 Financials 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>COIN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$400.00</td>
<td>$25.4K</td>
<td>10.7K</td>
<td>4.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NU</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$12.00</td>
<td>$33.0K</td>
<td>6.3K</td>
<td>2.9K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>COF</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$190.00</td>
<td>$170.6K</td>
<td>3.1K</td>
<td>362</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>HOOD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>08/15/25</td>
<td>$50.00</td>
<td>$137.0K</td>
<td>13.3K</td>
<td>360</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$140.00</td>
<td>$47.9K</td>
<td>49</td>
<td>303</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NTRS</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$110.00</td>
<td>$26.0K</td>
<td>2.1K</td>
<td>234</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMBC</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$8.00</td>
<td>$29.4K</td>
<td>235</td>
<td>226</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PYPL</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$60.00</td>
<td>$39.0K</td>
<td>1.4K</td>
<td>158</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>TFC</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$50.00</td>
<td>$72.9K</td>
<td>307</td>
<td>122</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>XYZ</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$55.00</td>
<td>$73.7K</td>
<td>2.1K</td>
<td>113</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These itemized elaborations have been created using the accompanying table. 
• For COIN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COIN#NASDAQ">COIN</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be neutral, expiring in 108 day(s) on June 20, 2025. This event was a transfer of 100 contract(s) at a $400.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $25.4K, with a price of $254.0 per contract. There were 10788 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 4150 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding NU (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NU#NYSE">NU</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 73 day(s) on May 16, 2025. Parties traded 1000 contract(s) at a $12.00 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 $33.0K, with a price of $33.0 per contract. There were 6345 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2911 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding COF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COF#NYSE">COF</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 44 day(s) on April 17, 2025. Parties traded 125 contract(s) at a $190.00 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 $170.6K, with a price of $1360.0 per contract. There were 3126 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 362 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For HOOD (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HOOD#NASDAQ">HOOD</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 164 day(s) on August 15, 2025. This event was a transfer of 200 contract(s) at a $50.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $137.0K, with a price of $685.0 per contract. There were 13324 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 360 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For BX (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BX#NYSE">BX</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be neutral, expiring in 73 day(s) on May 16, 2025. This event was a transfer of 29 contract(s) at a $140.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $47.9K, with a price of $1654.0 per contract. There were 49 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 303 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding NTRS (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NTRS#NASDAQ">NTRS</a>), we observe a put option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 17 day(s) on March 21, 2025. Parties traded 40 contract(s) at a $110.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $26.0K, with a price of $650.0 per contract. There were 2189 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 234 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding AMBC (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMBC#NYSE">AMBC</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 44 day(s) on April 17, 2025. Parties traded 226 contract(s) at a $8.00 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 $29.4K, with a price of $130.0 per contract. There were 235 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 226 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding PYPL (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PYPL#NASDAQ">PYPL</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 682 day(s) on January 15, 2027. Parties traded 50 contract(s) at a $60.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 7 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $39.0K, with a price of $780.0 per contract. There were 1489 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 158 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding TFC (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TFC#NYSE">TFC</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 108 day(s) on June 20, 2025. Parties traded 108 contract(s) at a $50.00 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 $72.9K, with a price of $675.0 per contract. There were 307 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 122 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For XYZ (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XYZ#NYSE">XYZ</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 318 day(s) on January 16, 2026. This event was a transfer of 97 contract(s) at a $55.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 14 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $73.7K, with a price of $760.0 per contract. There were 2146 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 113 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more about unusual options activity</a>. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

AMBC

NTRS

10 Financials Stocks With Whale Alerts In Today's Session

U.S. markets suffered a steep selloff Monday as President Donald Trump announced sweeping new tariffs, extending last week&#8217;s losses and driving declines <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/social-media/25/03/44098232/markets-tank-after-trump-confirms-more-tariffs-heres-what-wall-street-is-saying">across all major sectors</a>.
What Happened: The S&amp;P 500 tracked by The SPDR S&amp;P 500 (NYSE:&nbsp;SPY) closed at 5,849.72, sinking 1.76%, continuing its retreat from 5,983 on Feb 24. The Nasdaq-100 monitored by Invesco QQQ Trust, Series 1 (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>) fell to 20,425.58, down from 21,352 a week earlier, marking a significant correction from recent highs.
Technology stocks bore the brunt of the selloff, with NVIDIA Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) plummeting 8.63% and ARM Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARM#NASDAQ">ARM</a>) dropping 8.05%. The sector&#8217;s decline follows a brutal week where AppLovin (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/APP#NASDAQ">APP</a>) had already lost 20.64% and Super Micro Computer (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMCI#NASDAQ">SMCI</a>) fell 19.67% between Feb. 24-28, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">data from Benzinga Pro</a>.
However, some stocks showed positive performance amid the broader market selloff, according to the Benzinga Stock Heat Map. 
In chemicals and allied products, Eli Lilly &amp; Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LLY#NYSE">LLY</a>) gained 0.83%, while Procter &amp; Gamble Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PG#NYSE">PG</a>) and Johnson &amp; Johnson (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JNJ#NYSE">JNJ</a>) also edged higher. Philip Morris International Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PM#NYSE">PM</a>) rose 2.33% in the tobacco sector. In telecom, T-Mobile US Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TMUS#NASDAQ">TMUS</a>) and Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VZ#NYSE">VZ</a>) climbed over 1.5%. Transport by air saw PHI Group Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PHIG#NASDAQ">PHIG</a>) gain 2.3%. Meanwhile, Coca-Cola Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KO#NYSE">KO</a>) and PepsiCo Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PEP#NASDAQ">PEP</a>) both advanced over 1.3%.
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Industrials saw significant pressure, with Vertiv Holdings (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VRT#NYSE">VRT</a>) falling 10.09% and FTAI Aviation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FTAI#NASDAQ">FTAI</a>) down 7.89%. In healthcare, BeOne Medicines dropped 10.10% while Hims &amp; Hers Health (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HIMS#NYSE">HIMS</a>) declined 9.77%.
Financial stocks weren&#8217;t spared, with Robinhood Markets (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HOOD#NASDAQ">HOOD</a>) shedding 6.51% and SoFi Technologies (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SOFI#NASDAQ">SOFI</a>) losing 6.40%. The slide continued a trend from last week when PayPal Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PYPL#NASDAQ">PYPL</a>) had already declined 5.58%.
Consumer discretionary and staples both tumbled, with Li Auto (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LI#NASDAQ">LI</a>) plunging 10.96% and Dollar Tree (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DLTR#NASDAQ">DLTR</a>) falling 6.02%. Energy stocks like Ovintiv (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OVV#NYSE">OVV</a>) dropped 8.65%, while utilities Vistra (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VST#NYSE">VST</a>) and Constellation Energy (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CEG#NASDAQ">CEG</a>) both fell 7.40%.
See Also:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/25/03/44068159/nba-legend-shaq-says-his-net-worth-quadrupled-once-he-took-note-from-jeff-bezos-and-started-investing-in-things-that-change-peoples-lives" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NBA Legend Shaq Says His Net Worth ‘Quadrupled&#8217; Once He Took Note From Jeff Bezos And Started Investing In Things That ‘Change People&#8217;s Lives&#8217;</a>
Why It Matters: The catalyst for Monday&#8217;s selloff was Trump&#8217;s announcement of 25% tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico, plus an additional 20% tariff on Chinese goods. The Kobeissi Letter noted these increases would raise the U.S. average effective tariff to approximately 20%, levels not seen <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/social-media/25/03/44098232/markets-tank-after-trump-confirms-more-tariffs-heres-what-wall-street-is-saying">since the Great Depression</a>.
Market strategist Tom Lee of Fundstrat suggested this week could mark the bottom for stocks in the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/03/44072005/tom-lee-sees-stocks-potentially-hitting-first-half-lows-this-week-bad-news-has-gotten-priced-in">first half of 2025</a>, noting &#8220;a lot of bad news has gotten priced in&#8221; and that retail sentiment has reached bearish levels comparable to fall 2022.
Wall Street remains divided on the tariffs&#8217; impact, with Peter Schiff warning of domestic economic harm while others like Anthony Pompliano pointed to Taiwan Semiconductor&#8216;s (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSM#NYSE">TSM</a>) $100 billion U.S. investment announcement as evidence tariffs might boost <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/social-media/25/03/44098232/markets-tank-after-trump-confirms-more-tariffs-heres-what-wall-street-is-saying">domestic manufacturing</a>.
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Tech Sector Hammered As Trump's Tariff Plans Spark Market Selloff: Nvidia, ARM, Super Micro Lead Tech Bloodbath

Indian startup&nbsp;Mintoak, backed by global payments giant PayPal Holdings Inc.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PYPL#NASDAQ">PYPL</a>) has acquired fintech player&nbsp;Digiledge, marking&nbsp;the first acquisition in the&nbsp;country&#8217;s developing central bank digital&nbsp;currency space.
What Happened:&nbsp;Mintoak, a provider of merchant payment services, has finalized the purchase of Digiledge, a firm specializing&nbsp;in CBDC and bill payment&nbsp;services, for around $3.5 million. Reuters reported Monday.
The Reserve Bank of India, India&#8217;s central bank,&nbsp;launched a pilot for the e-rupee, a digital counterpart&nbsp;to physical currency, in Dec. 2022. Some of the biggest <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/08/40155546/google-amazon-phonepe-are-game-to-try-out-rbis-digital-rupee-report">fintech players</a> in the country, including Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>)-backed Google Pay, Walmart Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WMT#NYSE">WMT</a>)-backed PhonePe, and AmazonPay have expressed interest in joining the pilot project.
This acquisition comes at a time when the global stance on CBDCs is divided. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell  has indicated that the U.S. <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/25/02/43646173/bitcoin-ethereum-dogecoin-dip-even-as-fed-chair-powell-says-no-to-cbdcs-analyst-says-btc-under-consolidation-but-next-big-move-could-be-likely">central bank won&#8217;t develop a central bank digital currency</a> under his watch during his testimony before the Senate Banking Committee.
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