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Starbucks is one of the most widely recognized restaurant brands in the world, operating more than 40,000 stores across more than 80 countries as of the end of fiscal 2024. The firm operates in three segments: North America, international markets, and channel development (grocery and ready-to-drink beverage). The coffee chain generates revenue from company-operated stores, royalties, sales of equipment and products to license partners, ready-to-drink beverages, packaged coffee sales, and single-serve products.

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2024년 미국 대기업의 최고경영자(CEO) 연봉은 사상 최고치를 기록하면서 새로운 차원으로 치솟았다. 에퀼러(Equilar) 데이터에 따르면 2024년 최고 연봉을 받는 100명 CEO의 연봉 중간값은 2,560만 달러(한화 351억 6,672만 원)로 전년 대비 9.5% 증가했다.

2024년 미국 기업 최고경영자(CEO) 연봉 순위: 일론 머스크과 워런 버핏은 몇 등?

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스타벅스(NASDAQ:SBUX)는 중국 사업을 위해 수십억 달러에 달하는 자산 가치를 지닌 지분 매각을 포함한 다양한 선택지를 검토하고 있다.무슨 일 있었나: 블룸버그 통신은 소식통을 인용해 커피 대기업 스타벅스가 이번 주 금융 컨설턴트를 통해 기술 기업과 사모펀드에 접근해 중국 사업과 확장 계획에 대한 의견을 구했다고 보도했다.

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Chief Executive Officer pay soared to new heights in 2024, with compensation packages for the top executives at America's largest companies <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/06/45740017/tsmc-ceo-tells-trump-100-billion-us-chip-expansion-will-take-time-amid-tariff-pressures-surging-ai-demand">reaching record levels.&nbsp;</a>
The median compensation for the highest-paid 100 CEOs in 2024, according to data from <a href="https://www.equilar.com/reports/116-highest-paid-ceos-2025-equilar-100.html">Equilar</a>, reached $25.6 million, reflecting a 9.5% increase over the previous year.
A significant driver of this increase was the median value of stock awards, which jumped 40.5% year over year — from $13.2 million in 2023 to $18.6 million in 2024. In 2024, stock awards represented about 73% of the median total compensation for Equilar&#8217;s top 100 CEOs.
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Here are the top 10 S&amp;P 500 CEO pay packages in 2024:
<h3 class="wp-block-heading"> Company           CEO       Total Pay In 2024</h3>
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<table class="has-fixed-layout">
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Coherent Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COHR#NYSE">COHR</a>)</td>
<td>James Robert Anderson</td>
<td>$ 101,497,009</td>
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<td>Starbucks Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SBUX#NASDAQ">SBUX</a>)</td>
<td>Brian Niccol</td>
<td>$ 95,801,676</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>General Electric Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GE#NYSE">GE</a>)</td>
<td>&nbsp; H. Lawrence Culp, Jr.</td>
<td>$ 87,393,876</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>)</td>
<td>Satya Nadella</td>
<td>$ 79,106,183</td>
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<tr>
<td>Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>)</td>
<td>Tim Cook&nbsp;</td>
<td>$ 74,609,802</td>
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<td>Carrier Global Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CARR#NYSE">CARR</a>)</td>
<td>David Gitlin</td>
<td>$ 65,554,845</td>
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<td>Palo Alto Networks, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PANW#NASDAQ">PANW</a>)</td>
<td>Nikesh Arora</td>
<td>$ 58,036,875</td>
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<td>Adobe Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ADBE#NASDAQ">ADBE</a>)</td>
<td>Shantanu Narayen</td>
<td>$ 52,390,182</td>
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<td>Nutanix, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NTNX#NASDAQ">NTNX</a>)</td>
<td>Rajiv Ramaswami</td>
<td>$ 51,143,711</td>
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<td>CrowdStrike Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRWD#NASDAQ">CRWD</a>)</td>
<td>George Kurtz</td>
<td>$ 46,983,855</td>
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One notable name missing from the list is NVIDIA Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) CEO Jensen Huang, who earned $49.9 million in total compensation, but was excluded because the company filed its proxy after Equilar's April 30 cutoff.&nbsp;
Two well-known billionaires ranked near the bottom: Warren Buffett, CEO of Berkshire Hathaway, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BRK#NYSE">BRK</a>) (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BRK#NYSE">BRK</a>) and Elon Musk of Tesla, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>).&nbsp;
Buffett received $405,000 in compensation, about five times the salary of the average Berkshire Hathaway employee.&nbsp;
Musk was the lowest-paid S&amp;P 500 CEO and received $0 in compensation from Tesla in 2024, as his $56 billion multiyear pay package from 2018 remains embroiled in a legal battle.&nbsp;
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Here Are The Highest Paid CEOs In 2024: Where Did Elon Musk, Warren Buffett Rank?

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: 
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<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>
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<td>TSLA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/06/25</td>
<td>$350.00</td>
<td>$92.0K</td>
<td>16.9K</td>
<td>78.7K</td>
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<td>DKNG</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$37.50</td>
<td>$261.0K</td>
<td>5.4K</td>
<td>3.1K</td>
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<td>GAP</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$21.50</td>
<td>$320.3K</td>
<td>61</td>
<td>2.6K</td>
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<td>LI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$30.00</td>
<td>$34.0K</td>
<td>75</td>
<td>654</td>
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<td>LULU</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$327.50</td>
<td>$25.4K</td>
<td>21</td>
<td>582</td>
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<td>LVS</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$40.00</td>
<td>$38.5K</td>
<td>1.3K</td>
<td>209</td>
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<td>DASH</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/13/25</td>
<td>$212.50</td>
<td>$32.5K</td>
<td>397</td>
<td>183</td>
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<td>SBUX</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/18/26</td>
<td>$75.00</td>
<td>$116.3K</td>
<td>651</td>
<td>152</td>
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<td>ANF</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$85.00</td>
<td>$74.1K</td>
<td>729</td>
<td>152</td>
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<td>GM</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$47.00</td>
<td>$52.8K</td>
<td>3.8K</td>
<td>140</td>
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<h2>Explanation</h2>
These itemized elaborations have been created using the accompanying table. 
• Regarding TSLA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 3 day(s) on June 6, 2025. Parties traded 100 contract(s) at a $350.00 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 $92.0K, with a price of $920.0 per contract. There were 16996 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 78738 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding DKNG (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DKNG#NASDAQ">DKNG</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 45 day(s) on July 18, 2025. Parties traded 2997 contract(s) at a $37.50 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 45 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $261.0K, with a price of $87.0 per contract. There were 5421 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 3126 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 call option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 17 day(s) on June 20, 2025. This event was a transfer of 2692 contract(s) at a $21.50 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $320.3K, with a price of $119.0 per contract. There were 61 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2695 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding LI (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LI#NASDAQ">LI</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 45 day(s) on July 18, 2025. Parties traded 180 contract(s) at a $30.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 19 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $34.0K, with a price of $189.0 per contract. There were 75 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 654 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding LULU (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LULU#NASDAQ">LULU</a>), we observe a put option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 17 day(s) on June 20, 2025. Parties traded 19 contract(s) at a $327.50 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $25.4K, with a price of $1340.0 per contract. There were 21 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 582 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding LVS (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LVS#NYSE">LVS</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 45 day(s) on July 18, 2025. Parties traded 100 contract(s) at a $40.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 6 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $38.5K, with a price of $385.0 per contract. There were 1339 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 209 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For DASH (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DASH#NASDAQ">DASH</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 10 day(s) on June 13, 2025. This event was a transfer of 50 contract(s) at a $212.50 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 $32.5K, with a price of $650.0 per contract. There were 397 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 183 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For SBUX (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SBUX#NASDAQ">SBUX</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 563 day(s) on December 18, 2026. This event was a transfer of 152 contract(s) at a $75.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 15 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $116.3K, with a price of $765.0 per contract. There were 651 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 152 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding ANF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ANF#NYSE">ANF</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 17 day(s) on June 20, 2025. Parties traded 99 contract(s) at a $85.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 3 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $74.1K, with a price of $747.0 per contract. There were 729 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 152 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For GM (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GM#NYSE">GM</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 227 day(s) on January 16, 2026. This event was a transfer of 139 contract(s) at a $47.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $52.8K, with a price of $380.0 per contract. There were 3819 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 140 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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Starbucks Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SBUX#NASDAQ">SBUX</a>) is eliminating one of its most generous loyalty program benefits as part of CEO Brian Niccol&#8216;s broader strategy to improve profit margins and reposition the coffee chain as a premium brand.
What Happened: Beginning June 24, Starbucks will end its 25-star bonus for customers using personal reusable cups, replacing it with double stars on entire orders, <a href="https://edition.cnn.com/2025/05/29/food/starbucks-rewards-reusable-cup-stars-changes">reported</a> CNN, citing a Starbucks spokesperson. The current system, implemented in 2022, allowed customers to quickly accumulate points toward free items at the 100-point redemption level or premium offerings requiring 200-400 stars.
Under the new structure, customers ordering single beverages will receive fewer total stars. A $4 medium iced coffee in a personal cup currently earns over 30 stars when paid through the Starbucks app, but will drop to approximately 15 stars next month. However, customers with larger orders benefit from the double-star system across their entire purchase. The company maintains its $0.10 discount for reusable cup usage.
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Why It Matters: This change represents Niccol&#8217;s latest effort to reduce discounts and promotions following weaker-than-expected earnings. The company reported comparable <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/45104438/starbucks-stock-tumbles-on-q2-earnings-ceo-says-progress-is-happening-below-the-surface">store sales down 1% globally</a>, with U.S. sales declining 2% in the second quarter.
Analysts remain skeptical about the company&#8217;s resilience amid economic headwinds. Guggenheim analyst Gregory Francfort noted that as a discretionary purchase, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/45090652/starbucks-says-simple-everyday-luxury-is-here-to-stay-as-people-still-want-small-indulgences-amid-belt-tightening">Starbucks faces pressure</a> if consumer conditions deteriorate. The stock has declined 25% from its February peak as the company pursues its &#8220;Back to Starbucks&#8221; transformation initiative under mounting competition, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/05/45428678/starbucks-explores-stake-sale-in-china-business-valued-at-billions-amid-sluggish-growth-intense-competition-from-likes-of-luckin-coffee-report">particularly in China </a>where rival Luckin Coffee Inc. (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LKNCY#OTC">LKNCY</a>) generated $1.2 billion in quarterly revenue compared to Starbucks&#8217; $740 million.
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Starbucks shares are trading lower after TD Securities downgraded the stock from Buy to Hold but maintained a $90 price target.

This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders often look for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges away from its normal worth. Abnormal amounts of trading activity could push option prices to hyperbolic or underperforming levels. 
Below are some instances of options activity happening in the Consumer Discretionary sector: 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>TSLA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/30/25</td>
<td>$365.00</td>
<td>$51.5K</td>
<td>16.4K</td>
<td>69.6K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMZN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>05/30/25</td>
<td>$207.50</td>
<td>$27.4K</td>
<td>17.7K</td>
<td>25.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BYON</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$7.50</td>
<td>$75.0K</td>
<td>74</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>RIVN</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>08/15/25</td>
<td>$14.00</td>
<td>$76.7K</td>
<td>12.9K</td>
<td>725</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DKS</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>05/30/25</td>
<td>$180.00</td>
<td>$27.9K</td>
<td>953</td>
<td>459</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SBUX</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>10/17/25</td>
<td>$85.00</td>
<td>$35.0K</td>
<td>1.5K</td>
<td>126</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BABA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
<td>$271.7K</td>
<td>11.8K</td>
<td>125</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ABNB</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$140.00</td>
<td>$60.1K</td>
<td>2.7K</td>
<td>51</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ULTA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/06/25</td>
<td>$412.50</td>
<td>$41.4K</td>
<td>2</td>
<td>42</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>WING</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$120.00</td>
<td>$223.1K</td>
<td>1</td>
<td>10</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 1 day(s) on May 30, 2025. This event was a transfer of 137 contract(s) at a $365.00 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 $51.5K, with a price of $379.0 per contract. There were 16407 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 69693 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For AMZN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 1 day(s) on May 30, 2025. This event was a transfer of 200 contract(s) at a $207.50 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $27.4K, with a price of $137.0 per contract. There were 17725 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 25047 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding BYON (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BYON#NYSE">BYON</a>), we observe a put option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 50 day(s) on July 18, 2025. Parties traded 500 contract(s) at a $7.50 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $75.0K, with a price of $150.0 per contract. There were 74 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1008 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For RIVN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RIVN#NASDAQ">RIVN</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 78 day(s) on August 15, 2025. This event was a transfer of 650 contract(s) at a $14.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $76.7K, with a price of $118.0 per contract. There were 12906 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 725 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding DKS (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DKS#NYSE">DKS</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 1 day(s) on May 30, 2025. Parties traded 147 contract(s) at a $180.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 11 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $27.9K, with a price of $190.0 per contract. There were 953 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 459 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding SBUX (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SBUX#NASDAQ">SBUX</a>), we observe a put option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 141 day(s) on October 17, 2025. Parties traded 50 contract(s) at a $85.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $35.0K, with a price of $700.0 per contract. There were 1527 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 126 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding BABA (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BABA#NYSE">BABA</a>), we observe a call option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 232 day(s) on January 16, 2026. Parties traded 110 contract(s) at a $100.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $271.7K, with a price of $2470.0 per contract. There were 11895 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 125 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For ABNB (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ABNB#NASDAQ">ABNB</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 232 day(s) on January 16, 2026. This event was a transfer of 50 contract(s) at a $140.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $60.1K, with a price of $1202.0 per contract. There were 2757 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 51 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For ULTA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ULTA#NASDAQ">ULTA</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 8 day(s) on June 6, 2025. This event was a transfer of 20 contract(s) at a $412.50 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 $41.4K, with a price of $2070.0 per contract. There were 2 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 42 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding WING (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WING#NASDAQ">WING</a>), we observe a call option sweep with neutral sentiment. It expires in 113 day(s) on September 19, 2025. Parties traded 10 contract(s) at a $120.00 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 $223.1K, with a price of $22310.0 per contract. There were 1 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 10 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.

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<li>TD Securities analyst Andrew Charles downgraded the rating for Starbucks Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SBUX#NASDAQ">SBUX</a>) from Buy to Hold and maintained the price target of $90. Starbucks shares closed at $86.00 on Wednesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/SBUX/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>HC Wainwright &amp; Co. analyst Andrew Fein downgraded Savara Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SVRA#NASDAQ">SVRA</a>) from Buy to Neutral and lowered the price target from $6 to $2. Savara shares closed at $2.1350 on Wednesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/SVRA/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>RBC Capital analyst Rishi Jaluria downgraded the rating for Salesforce, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRM#NYSE">CRM</a>) from Outperform to Sector Perform and cut the price target from $420 to $275. Salesforce shares closed at $276.03 on Wednesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/CRM/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Jefferies analyst Julien Dumoulin-Smith downgraded GE Vernova Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GEV#NYSE">GEV</a>) from Buy to Hold but raised the price target from $427 to $517. GE Vernova shares closed at $485.01 on Wednesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/GEV/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>JP Morgan analyst Brian Essex downgraded the rating for SentinelOne, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/S#NYSE">S</a>) from Overweight to Neutral and lowered the price target from $22 to $19. SentinelOne shares closed at $19.67 on Wednesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/S/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
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TD Securities analyst Andrew Charles downgrades Starbucks (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SBUX#NASDAQ">SBUX</a>) from Buy to Hold and maintains the price target from $90 to $90.

Price Target

TD Securities Downgrades Starbucks to Hold, Maintains Price Target to $90

Starbucks (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SBUX#NASDAQ">SBUX</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 15 years by 1.41% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 13.18%. Currently, Starbucks has a market capitalization of $97.96 billion. 
Buying $100 In SBUX: If an investor had bought $100 of SBUX stock 15 years ago, it would be worth $647.10 today based on a price of $86.20 for SBUX at the time of writing.
<h3>Starbucks's Performance Over Last 15 Years</h3>
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Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

$100 Invested In This Stock 15 Years Ago Would Be Worth This Much Today

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Shares of companies within the broader consumer discretionary sector are trading higher, possibly amid overall market strength after President Trump delayed 50% EU tariffs to July.

Financial giants have made a conspicuous bullish move on Starbucks. Our analysis of options history for Starbucks (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SBUX#NASDAQ">SBUX</a>) revealed 18 unusual trades.
Delving into the details, we found 44% of traders were bullish, while 27% showed bearish tendencies. Out of all the trades we spotted, 7 were puts, with a value of $1,146,360, and 11 were calls, valued at $2,506,807.
<h3>Expected Price Movements</h3>
Taking into account the Volume and Open Interest on these contracts, it appears that whales have been targeting a price range from $50.0 to $110.0 for Starbucks over the last 3 months. 
<h3>Analyzing Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
Looking at the volume and open interest is a powerful move while trading options. This data can help you track the liquidity and interest for Starbucks'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 Starbucks's whale trades within a strike price range from $50.0 to $110.0 in the last 30 days. 
<h3>Starbucks Option Activity Analysis: Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1748365239_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Biggest Options Spotted:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>SBUX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$18.2</td>
<td>$17.65</td>
<td>$18.2</td>
<td>$80.00</td>
<td>$2.0M</td>
<td>914</td>
<td>372</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SBUX</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$3.65</td>
<td>$3.55</td>
<td>$3.58</td>
<td>$80.00</td>
<td>$716.0K</td>
<td>5.7K</td>
<td>2.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SBUX</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>10/17/25</td>
<td>$11.8</td>
<td>$11.6</td>
<td>$11.7</td>
<td>$95.00</td>
<td>$117.0K</td>
<td>198</td>
<td>213</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SBUX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>08/15/25</td>
<td>$4.65</td>
<td>$4.6</td>
<td>$4.6</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
<td>$107.6K</td>
<td>791</td>
<td>706</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SBUX</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>08/15/25</td>
<td>$7.35</td>
<td>$7.3</td>
<td>$7.35</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
<td>$94.0K</td>
<td>165</td>
<td>193</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Starbucks</h3>
Starbucks is one of the most widely recognized restaurant brands in the world, operating more than 40,000 stores across more than 80 countries as of the end of fiscal 2024. The firm operates in three segments: North America, international markets, and channel development (grocery and ready-to-drink beverage). The coffee chain generates revenue from company-operated stores, royalties, sales of equipment and products to license partners, ready-to-drink beverages, packaged coffee sales, and single-serve products.
Having examined the options trading patterns of Starbucks, our attention now turns directly to the company. This shift allows us to delve into its present market position and performance
<h3>Present Market Standing of Starbucks</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a trading volume of 5,566,772, the price of SBUX is up by 2.95%, reaching $86.89.</li>
<li>Current RSI values indicate that the stock is may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Next earnings report is scheduled for 63 days from now.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Professional Analyst Ratings for Starbucks</h3>
In the last month, 5 experts released ratings on this stock with an average target price of $92.8.
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&#x2A; An analyst from JP Morgan has decided to maintain their Overweight rating on Starbucks, which currently sits at a price target of $100. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Barclays has decided to maintain their Overweight rating on Starbucks, which currently sits at a price target of $98. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Guggenheim keeps a Neutral rating on Starbucks with a target price of $79. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Stifel keeps a Buy rating on Starbucks with a target price of $92. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from RBC Capital keeps a Outperform rating on Starbucks with a target price of $95. 
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Check Out What Whales Are Doing With SBUX

In the current market session, Starbucks Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SBUX#NASDAQ">SBUX</a>) share price is at $84.21, after a 0.29% increase. Moreover, over the past month, the stock decreased by 0.53%, but in the past year, went up by 8.93%. Shareholders might be interested in knowing whether the stock is overvalued, even if the company is performing up to par in the current session. 

<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1748275223_0.png" alt="Past Year Chart" />

<h3>A Look at Starbucks P/E Relative to Its Competitors</h3>
The P/E ratio is used by long-term shareholders to assess the company's market performance against aggregate market data, historical earnings, and the industry at large. A lower P/E could indicate that shareholders do not expect the stock to perform better in the future or it could mean that the company is undervalued. 
Compared to the aggregate P/E ratio of the 66.74 in the Hotels, Restaurants &amp; Leisure industry, Starbucks Inc. has a lower P/E ratio of 30.53. Shareholders might be inclined to think that the stock might perform worse than it's industry peers. It's also possible that the stock is undervalued. 

<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1748275223_1.png" alt="Guage" />

In conclusion, the price-to-earnings ratio is a useful metric for analyzing a company's market performance, but it has its limitations. While a lower P/E can indicate that a company is undervalued, it can also suggest that shareholders do not expect future growth. Additionally, the P/E ratio should not be used in isolation, as other factors such as industry trends and business cycles can also impact a company's stock price. Therefore, investors should use the P/E ratio in conjunction with other financial metrics and qualitative analysis to make informed investment decisions.

Intraday Update

P/E Ratio Insights for Starbucks

Whales with a lot of money to spend have taken a noticeably bearish stance on Starbucks.
Looking at options history for Starbucks (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SBUX#NASDAQ">SBUX</a>) we detected 10 trades.
If we consider the specifics of each trade, it is accurate to state that 40% of the investors opened trades with bullish expectations and 60% with bearish.
From the overall spotted trades, 7 are puts, for a total amount of $498,489 and 3, calls, for a total amount of $175,159.
<h3>Predicted Price Range</h3>
Based on the trading activity, it appears that the significant investors are aiming for a price territory stretching from $70.0 to $95.0 for Starbucks over the recent three months. 
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Development</h3>
Looking at the volume and open interest is a powerful move while trading options. This data can help you track the liquidity and interest for Starbucks'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 Starbucks's whale trades within a strike price range from $70.0 to $95.0 in the last 30 days. 
<h3>Starbucks 30-Day Option Volume &amp; Interest Snapshot</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1747940572_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Significant Options Trades Detected:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>SBUX</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/20/26</td>
<td>$16.0</td>
<td>$15.85</td>
<td>$16.0</td>
<td>$95.00</td>
<td>$97.6K</td>
<td>545</td>
<td align="right">61</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SBUX</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/20/26</td>
<td>$16.05</td>
<td>$16.0</td>
<td>$16.05</td>
<td>$95.00</td>
<td>$89.8K</td>
<td>545</td>
<td align="right">209</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SBUX</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/20/26</td>
<td>$16.05</td>
<td>$15.9</td>
<td>$16.05</td>
<td>$95.00</td>
<td>$80.2K</td>
<td>545</td>
<td align="right">151</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SBUX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>10/17/25</td>
<td>$16.75</td>
<td>$16.6</td>
<td>$16.75</td>
<td>$70.00</td>
<td>$75.3K</td>
<td>176</td>
<td align="right">45</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SBUX</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$7.65</td>
<td>$7.55</td>
<td>$7.65</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
<td>$71.1K</td>
<td>1.5K</td>
<td align="right">100</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Starbucks</h3>
Starbucks is one of the most widely recognized restaurant brands in the world, operating more than 40,000 stores across more than 80 countries as of the end of fiscal 2024. The firm operates in three segments: North America, international markets, and channel development (grocery and ready-to-drink beverage). The coffee chain generates revenue from company-operated stores, royalties, sales of equipment and products to license partners, ready-to-drink beverages, packaged coffee sales, and single-serve products.
Having examined the options trading patterns of Starbucks, our attention now turns directly to the company. This shift allows us to delve into its present market position and performance
<h3>Present Market Standing of Starbucks</h3>
<ul>
<li>Currently trading with a volume of 4,805,847, the SBUX's price is up by 0.54%, now at $83.43. </li>
<li>RSI readings suggest the stock is currently is currently neutral between overbought and oversold.</li>
<li>Anticipated earnings release is in 68 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Professional Analyst Ratings for Starbucks</h3>
5 market experts have recently issued ratings for this stock, with a consensus target price of $93.8.
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&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from JP Morgan keeps a Overweight rating on Starbucks with a target price of $100. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Citigroup keeps a Neutral rating on Starbucks with a target price of $84. 
&#x2A; An analyst from RBC Capital has decided to maintain their Outperform rating on Starbucks, which currently sits at a price target of $95. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Barclays has decided to maintain their Overweight rating on Starbucks, which currently sits at a price target of $98. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Stifel keeps a Buy rating on Starbucks with a target price of $92. 
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Spotlight on Starbucks: Analyzing the Surge in Options Activity

<h1 class="wp-block-heading">New On The Block</h1>
Starbucks (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SBUX#NASDAQ">SBUX</a>) is brewing up some big decisions for its China business, including a potential stake deal that could <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/05/45428678/starbucks-explores-stake-sale-in-china-business-valued-at-billions-amid-sluggish-growth-intense-competition-from-likes-of-luckin-coffee-report">fetch several billion dollars</a>. 
The coffee giant has been quietly chatting with tech firms and private equity players, hoping someone might want a sip of its 7,750-store China portfolio. 
But with local rival Luckin Coffee chugging ahead — pulling in $1.2 billion last quarter versus Starbucks' $740 million — the cold truth is the Seattle-based company is having trouble navigating the market.
And it&#8217;s not alone. McDonald's and Yum! Brands both sold <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/restaurants/25/05/45360322/restaurant-stocks-rebound-as-us-china-tariff-truce-offers-sector-relief-whats-going-on" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">stakes in their China operations</a>.
As for Starbucks, the franchise&#8217;s stock price has cooled faster than an unattended latte. It&#8217;s down 25% since February. Meanwhile, Wall Street is not impressed, as Starbucks missed earnings estimates and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/45104438/starbucks-stock-tumbles-on-q2-earnings-ceo-says-progress-is-happening-below-the-surface">reported a global sales dip</a>. 
Read: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/25/05/45470155/consumer-sentiment-crashes-to-5-year-lows-as-inflation-fears-reach-1981-levels">Consumer Sentiment Crashes To 5-Year Lows As Inflation Fears Reach 1981 Levels</a>
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Updates From The Block</h1>
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<li>Charter Communications (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CHTR#NASDAQ">CHTR</a>) <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/25/05/45465922/charter-seals-34-5-billion-cox-merger-deal-creating-powerhouse-to-battle-streaming-wireless-rivals">agreed to acquire</a> Cox Communications from Cox Enterprises for about $34.5 billion. Axios first reported the deal. Charter seeks to create the largest U.S. cable TV and broadband provider by subscribers, surpassing Comcast Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CMCSA#NASDAQ">CMCSA</a>). It will also take on significant debt — about $12 billion worth. The combined entity will be called Cox Communications and will retain the Spectrum brand for consumers. Simultaneously, Charter will complete its all-stock acquisition of Liberty Media, announced last fall.</li>
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<li>Venture capitalists are catching a piece of the San Francisco 49ers. The football franchise is divesting a 6% stake at an $8.5 billion valuation. The buy side includes Vinod Khosla of Khosla Ventures; Byron Deeter of Bessemer Venture Partners and Will Griffith of Iconiq. The deal will require approval at one of the NFL's owners meetings, <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-05-15/nfl-s-49ers-to-sell-stakes-at-record-8-5-billion-valuation?srnd=phx-deals&amp;sref=TBDibEcD">per</a> Bloomberg.</li>
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<li>Adam Waterous is turning up the heat in the oil sands drama. The Canadian oil baron&#8217;s Strathcona Resources plans to take a C$6 billion ($4 billion) bid for MEG Energy straight to shareholders, according <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-05-16/waterous-strathcona-to-make-takeover-bid-for-meg-energy?srnd=phx-deals&amp;sref=TBDibEcD">to</a> Bloomberg. Previously, MEG's board gave Waterous the cold shoulder. The offer, about C$23.27 per share, will hit the official paperwork trail within two weeks. If successful, it would be another feather in Waterous' hard hat after years of deal-making. On the same day, Strathcona also announced it's unloading its Montney shale assets for C$2.8 billion. </li>
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<li>Dick's Sporting Goods (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DKS#NYSE">DKS</a>) is lacing up to buy Foot Locker (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FL#NYSE">FL</a>) for about $2.4 billion. It's the second major footwear <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/25/05/45338051/skechers-set-to-go-private-amidst-tariff-drama-hopes-new-partnership-will-enable-the-companys-long-term-growth">deal this month</a>, hot on the heels of 3G Capital's $9 billion Skechers buy. While Foot Locker brings 2,400 smaller, urban stores to the table, Dick's offers around 800 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/05/45435748/dicks-sporting-goods-to-acquire-foot-locker-at-66-premium">suburban big-box behemoths</a>. </li>
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<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Off The Block</h1>
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<li>Robinhood Markets Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HOOD#NASDAQ">HOOD</a>) wants to acquire Canadian crypto trading platform WonderFi Technologies in an all-cash deal valued at approximately C$250 million ($178.9 million). The deal will be executed through a statutory plan of arrangement, with Robinhood acquiring all outstanding WonderFi common shares. WonderFi's largest shareholder, Mogo, which owns roughly 82 million shares, has already signed a voting support agreement in favor of the transaction. Other directors, officers and shareholders holding about 28% of WonderFi's outstanding shares have also <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/global/25/05/45390595/robinhood-shares-jump-nearly-10-following-acquisition-deal-for-wonderfi-whats-going-on">agreed to support the deal</a>.</li>
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<li>Pan American Silver Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PAAS#NYSE">PAAS</a>) and MAG Silver Corp. (AMEX:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MAG#AMEX">MAG</a>) disclosed a definitive deal to acquire MAG Silver&#8216;s shares through a plan of arrangement. MAG shareholders will receive approximately $2.1 billion in a mix of $500 million cash and 0.755 PAAS <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/large-cap/25/05/45347011/pan-american-acquires-mag-for-2-1-billion">shares per MAG share</a>. </li>
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<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Bankruptcy Block</h1>
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<li>Consider it a tough prescription for survival: Rite Aid will have less retail square footage, but hopefully fewer financial headaches now that it filed for bankruptcy. About 115 stores will close as part of its ongoing Chapter 11 plan. After <a href="https://restructuring.ra.kroll.com/RiteAid2025/Home-Index">filing</a> earlier this month, the pharmacy chain initially revealed 47 store closures, then added 68 more in a May 9 court filing. That brings the total to nearly 10% of its 1,240 locations, spread across 10 of the 15 states it operates in. </li>
<li>Bayer AG is making another attempt to weed out its legal troubles over Roundup, the popular herbicide linked to cancer in thousands of lawsuits. The company is trying to settle many cases in Missouri state court, but is also prepping a backup plan: putting Monsanto — the U.S. maker of Roundup — into bankruptcy. According <a href="https://www.wsj.com/articles/bayer-seeks-new-roundup-settlement-while-exploring-monsanto-bankruptcy-35bf28de">to</a> the Wall Street Journal, Bayer has brought in restructuring pros from Latham &amp; Watkins and AlixPartners to explore options. Bayer bought Monsanto in 2018 for $63 billion. A San Francisco jury quickly found Monsanto liable for a man's cancer, setting off years of litigation. Bayer insists Roundup is safe, citing EPA reviews, but the lawsuits have taken their tollv—vso much so that the company has warned it might stop making the product altogether. Its stock has dropped about 75% since the Monsanto deal.</li>
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<li>Li-Cycle Holdings Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LICY#NYSE">LICY</a>) is filing for creditor protection in Canada and Chapter 15 bankruptcy in the U.S. It's now planning a court-supervised garage sale for its assets. One potential buyer? Mining giant Glencore ADR (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GLNCY#OTC">GLNCY</a>), which has agreed to bid at least $40 million for some of the Lithium-ion battery recycler&#8217;s assets.</li>
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<h1 class="wp-block-heading">On The Deal Hunt</h1>
Today, Benzinga spotlights Capstone Holding Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CAPS#NASDAQ">CAPS</a>). The company&#8217;s shares were up 46.34% at last check Friday, trading at about $2.40.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/04/44709544/exclusive-capstone-eyes-100-million-goal-with-southeast-expansion-targets-1500-acquisition-opportunities">With 1,500 potential acquisitions</a> on its radar and housing demand holding up, Capstone's clearly not done building — both literally and financially.
The Illinois-based building materials distributor reaffirmed its 2025 goals of $100 million in revenue and $10 million in adjusted EBITDA, fueled by steady growth and M&amp;A shopping sprees. 
CEO Matthew Lipman says the company is on track to double in size, snapping up deals at 4–6x EBITDA with up to 45% paid in non-cash consideration.
Capstone's Instone unit held strong and continues to push proprietary products with names such as Toro and Pangea.
The company also locked in a flexible equity credit line, but promises to only use it for deals i<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/05/45468192/capstones-big-swing-on-acquisitions-sends-shares-soaring">mmediately accretive to earnings</a>.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/25/05/45327812/deal-dispatch-nestle-coinbase-ma-wave-weight-watchers-bust">For last week's edition of Deal Dispatch, click here</a>.

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Deal Dispatch: Starbucks Eyes China Sell-Off, Li-Cycle Powers Down, VCs Tackle 49ers Stake

RBC Capital analyst Logan Reich reiterates Starbucks (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SBUX#NASDAQ">SBUX</a>) with a Outperform and maintains $95 price target.

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RBC Capital Reiterates Outperform on Starbucks, Maintains $95 Price Target

For its China business, Starbucks Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SBUX#NASDAQ">SBUX</a>) is weighing choices including a possible stake sale that would value the assets at several billion dollars.
What Happened: Through a financial consultant, the coffee behemoth has approached technology businesses and private equity firms this week to get comments on its China operations and expansion plans, Bloomberg <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-05-15/starbucks-is-said-to-kick-off-process-to-sell-stake-in-sprawling-china-business">reported</a>, citing sources.
The action was taken as domestic competitors like Luckin Coffee Inc. (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LKNCY#OTC">LKNCY</a>) have gained a sizable market share in China, Starbucks&#8217; second-largest market, and the company confronts growing difficulties there.
Even with almost 7,750 locations, Starbucks&#8217; quarterly revenue in China through March was approximately $740 million, whereas Luckin&#8217;s revenue for the same period was $1.2 billion.
Starbucks did not immediately respond to&nbsp;<a href="http://pro.benzinga.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Benzinga</a>'s request for comment.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/health-care/25/05/45426769/unitedhealth-stock-plunges-over-8-in-after-hours-trading-as-doj-criminal-probe-adds-to-turmoil-after-ceo-shake-up">UnitedHealth Stock Plunges Over 8% In After-Hours Trading As DOJ Criminal Probe Adds To Turmoil After CEO Shake-Up</a>
Why It Matters: &#8220;We remain committed to China for the long term,&#8221; CEO Brian Niccol stated when discussing China operations during an April earnings call. We continue to be open about how we can accomplish that expansion because we see a lot of promise for our company there in the years to come.&#8221; 
The potential transaction follows similar strategies employed by McDonald&#8217;s Corp. and Yum! Brands Inc., which previously sold <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/restaurants/25/05/45360322/restaurant-stocks-rebound-as-us-china-tariff-truce-offers-sector-relief-whats-going-on">stakes in their China operations to private equity firms</a> to enhance local market adaptation.
Starbucks&#8217; stock has declined 25% from its February peak amid ongoing challenges. The company recently missed Wall Street estimates in <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/05/45168991/starbucks-sbux-stock-plunges-10-this-week-on-earnings-miss-recovers-losses">its fiscal second-quarter results</a>, with global comparable store sales dipping 1%.
Price Action: On Wednesday, Starbucks&#8217; stock ended the day at $86.54, down 0.40%. The shares fell 0.12% to $86.43 after hours. Year to date, it&#8217;s down 6.11%, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">data from Benzinga Pro</a>.
Photo Courtesy: Chutima Chaochaiya On Shutterstock.com
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Starbucks Explores Stake Sale In China Business Valued At Billions Amid Sluggish Growth, Intense Competition From Likes Of Luckin Coffee: Report

A May filing shows that Senator Sheldon Whitehouse reported a sale in Honeywell Intl (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HON#NASDAQ">HON</a>), valued between $63,007 and $245,000. The transaction date is listed as May 13, 2025, with the report published on May 13, 2025.
At present, Honeywell Intl shares are trading down 0.51% at $217.11.
<h3>Senator's Recent Trading Activity</h3>
In the past three years, Sheldon Whitehouse made 80 stock trades totaling more than $536 thousand. The largest trades involved stocks like Tesla and Kimberly-Clark. Their most notable trades made recently include key transactions: 
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<li>NVIDIA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>): $15,001 - $50,000 Purchase</li>
<li>Apple (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>): $15,001 - $50,000 Purchase</li>
<li>Starbucks (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SBUX#NASDAQ">SBUX</a>): $15,001 - $50,000 Purchase</li>
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Here's a summary of Sheldon Whitehouse's recent trades:
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<td>Estee Lauder Cos</td>
<td>EL</td>
<td>STOCK</td>
<td>$1,001 - $15,000</td>
<td>S</td>
<td>2025-04-29</td>
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<td>NVIDIA</td>
<td>NVDA</td>
<td>STOCK</td>
<td>$15,001 - $50,000</td>
<td>S (Partial)</td>
<td>2025-04-14</td>
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<td>Apple</td>
<td>AAPL</td>
<td>STOCK</td>
<td>$15,001 - $50,000</td>
<td>S (Partial)</td>
<td>2025-04-14</td>
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<td>Starbucks</td>
<td>SBUX</td>
<td>STOCK</td>
<td>$15,001 - $50,000</td>
<td>S (Partial)</td>
<td>2025-04-14</td>
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<td>Starbucks</td>
<td>SBUX</td>
<td>STOCK</td>
<td>$1,001 - $15,000</td>
<td>S (Partial)</td>
<td>2025-04-11</td>
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Want to keep up with Sheldon Whitehouse and other congressional members' stock activities? Check out our <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/gov-trades/members/sheldon-whitehouse">government trades tool</a> for real-time updates!
<h3>The Importance of Congressional Transactions</h3>
A congressional transaction is when any representative or senator either buys or sells an individual stock.
Anyone working in Congress must file a Periodic Transaction Report to inform the public of their recent transaction within 30 days of being notified of the transaction and within 45 days of the transaction date.
In April 2012, Former President Barack Obama signed the STOCK Act into law. The act prohibits members of Congress from using private information given to them by their position for personal gain such as buying or selling a stock. The act also expanded disclosure requirements for members of Congress by requiring them to file a monthly disclosure.
<h3>Why Congressional Transactions Matter</h3>
Congressional transactions shouldn't be the primary reason for an investing decision, but they can be an important factor for an investor to consider.
When a senator or representative makes a new purchase, it could be an indication they expect the stock to rise.
A sale, on the other hand, can be made for a variety of reasons, and may not necessarily mean the seller thinks the stock will go down.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse Has Sold Up to $245K Worth Of Honeywell Intl Stock: Here's What You Should Know

Starbucks's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SBUX#NYSE">SBUX</a>) short percent of float has fallen 6.67% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 33.39 million shares sold short, which is 2.94% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 2.59 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/short-interest?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">List of the most shorted stocks</a>
<h3>Starbucks Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1747162834_0_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Starbucks has declined since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to rise in the near-term but traders should be aware that less shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Starbucks's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Starbucks's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 10.45%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.

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Short Ideas

How Is The Market Feeling About Starbucks?

Restaurant stocks that were hammered earlier in the week are starting to recover as markets respond to a major trade agreement between the<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/regulations/25/05/45347089/wall-street-rips-higher-as-tariff-truce-halts-us-china-economic-escalation"> U.S. and China. </a>
What To Know: After sharp declines sparked by President Donald Trump's aggressive tariff policy on Wednesday, a new 90-day truce announced Friday has led to a broad shift in sentiment, especially for consumer-facing sectors like restaurants.
The initial round of tariffs hit restaurant stocks hard due to their exposure to global supply chains, particularly in sourcing food machinery, packaging and commodities from China and other countries. 
Starbucks Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SBUX#NASDAQ">SBUX</a>), which operates over 7,600 stores in China and relies heavily on coffee imports, was among the worst hit, falling more than 11% on Thursday. Chains like Shake Shack (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SHAK#NYSE">SHAK</a>), Dutch Bros (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BROS#NYSE">BROS</a>), CAVA Group Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CAVA#NYSE">CAVA</a>), Cracker Barrel Old Country Store Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CBRL#NASDAQ">CBRL</a>) and Portillos Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PTLO#NASDAQ">PTLO</a>) also posted steep losses ranging from 7% to over 13% that day, as investors anticipated rising costs and disrupted sourcing channels. 
Friday&#8217;s announcement of a tariff rollback between the U.S. and China reversed much of the market&#8217;s earlier fear. The agreement, reached in Geneva, Switzerland, slashes U.S. tariffs on Chinese goods from 145% to 30% and reduces Chinese tariffs on American goods from 125% to 10%, starting May 14. This decision effectively pauses one of the most aggressive protectionist escalations in recent trade history and removes a significant overhang for the restaurant industry.
The market&#8217;s reaction was immediate. U.S. equity futures surged, the dollar strengthened and recession probabilities dropped as optimism returned to the broader economy. 
For restaurants, the truce eases concerns over rising input costs, food inflation and supply chain disruptions, giving companies more clarity on operational planning and cost management in the short term. 
While many of these stocks are still recovering from the earlier losses, the tariff pause gives breathing room to an industry that was directly caught in the crossfire of escalating trade tensions. Investors are now watching for signs of sustained improvement in consumer sentiment and corporate earnings as the macroeconomic picture stabilizes.
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Restaurant Stocks Rebound As US–China Tariff Truce Offers Sector Relief: What's Going On?

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Shares of restaurant companies are trading higher after the US and China agreed to a temporary reduction in most tariffs on each other's goods. This could alleviate supply chain uncertainty in the sector.

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) has been actively buying stocks in 2025, including transactions that may have been perfectly timed<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/politics/25/04/44852406/marjorie-taylor-greene-brushes-off-stock-buying-criticism-says-portfolio-manager-bought-the-dip"> during a market dip.</a>
Here's the latest transactions made by the congresswoman in early May.
What Happened: Greene was ranked as the 24th best-performing member of Congress based on their trades in 2024. The Congresswoman gained 30.2% for the year, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/42860759/10-best-stock-traders-in-congress-in-2024-where-do-nancy-pelosi-pete-sessions-susan-collins-marjorie-taylor-greene-rank">outperforming the S&amp;P 500 </a>gain of 24.9%.
With new trades placed throughout the early months of 2025, Greene could see huge returns again during the year.
Here are her most recent trades made on May 5, as shown on the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/gov-trades/?utm_source=BZprocontent050725">Benzinga Government Trades page</a>. All purchases made were listed as between $1,001 to $15,000 unless otherwise indicated.
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<li>Apple Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>)</li>
<li>AbbVie (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ABBV#NYSE">ABBV</a>)</li>
<li>Adobe Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ADBE#NASDAQ">ADBE</a>)</li>
<li>Applied Materials (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMAT#NASDAQ">AMAT</a>)</li>
<li>Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>)</li>
<li>Amazon.com Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>)</li>
<li>American Express (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AXP#NYSE">AXP</a>)</li>
<li>Boeing Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BA#NYSE">BA</a>)</li>
<li>Bank of America (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BAC#NYSE">BAC</a>)</li>
<li>BHP Group (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BHP#NYSE">BHP</a>)</li>
<li>BP (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BP#NYSE">BP</a>)</li>
<li>Berkshire Hathaway Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BRK#NYSE">BRK</a>)</li>
<li>Blackstone Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BX#NYSE">BX</a>)</li>
<li>Cardinal Health (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CAH#NYSE">CAH</a>)</li>
<li>Caterpillar (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CAT#NYSE">CAT</a>)</li>
<li>Cummins Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CMI#NYSE">CMI</a>)</li>
<li>Chevron Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CVX#NYSE">CVX</a>)</li>
<li>Dell Technologies (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DELL#NYSE">DELL</a>)</li>
<li>Digital Realty Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DLR#NYSE">DLR</a>)</li>
<li>Duke Energy (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DUK#NYSE">DUK</a>)</li>
<li>Devon Energy (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DVN#NYSE">DVN</a>)</li>
<li>FedEx Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FDX#NYSE">FDX</a>)</li>
<li>Frontline PLC (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FRO#NYSE">FRO</a>)</li>
<li>Gilead Sciences (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GILD#NASDAQ">GILD</a>): two separate purchases of $1,001 to $15,000</li>
<li>Corning Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GLW#NYSE">GLW</a>)</li>
<li>Alphabet Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>)</li>
<li>Goldman Sachs (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GS#NYSE">GS</a>)</li>
<li>Home Depot (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HD#NYSE">HD</a>)</li>
<li>The Hershey Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HSY#NYSE">HSY</a>)</li>
<li>Intel Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTC#NASDAQ">INTC</a>)</li>
<li>Johnson &amp; Johnson (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JNJ#NYSE">JNJ</a>)</li>
<li>JPMorgan Chase (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JPM#NYSE">JPM</a>)</li>
<li>Kinder Morgan (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KMI#NYSE">KMI</a>)</li>
<li>Eli Lilly And Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LLY#NYSE">LLY</a>)</li>
<li>MercadoLibre (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MELI#NASDAQ">MELI</a>)</li>
<li>Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>)</li>
<li>Merck Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MRK#NYSE">MRK</a>)</li>
<li>Morgan Stanley (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MS#NYSE">MS</a>)</li>
<li>Microsoft Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>)</li>
<li>NextEra Energy (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NEE#NYSE">NEE</a>)</li>
<li>ServiceNow Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NOW#NASDAQ">NOW</a>)</li>
<li>Norfolk Southern (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NSC#NYSE">NSC</a>): two separate purchases of $1,001 to $15,000</li>
<li>NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>)</li>
<li>Old Dominion Freight Line (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ODFL#NASDAQ">ODFL</a>)</li>
<li>Occidental Petroleum (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OXY#NYSE">OXY</a>): two separate purchases of $1,001 to $15,000</li>
<li>Palo Alto Networks (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PANW#NASDAQ">PANW</a>)</li>
<li>Paychex Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PAYX#NASDAQ">PAYX</a>)</li>
<li>Impinj Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PI#NASDAQ">PI</a>)</li>
<li>Qualcomm Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QCOM#NASDAQ">QCOM</a>)</li>
<li>Starbucks Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SBUX#NASDAQ">SBUX</a>)</li>
<li>Charles Schwab Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SCHW#NYSE">SCHW</a>)</li>
<li>Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>)</li>
<li>United Parcel Service (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UPS#NYSE">UPS</a>)</li>
<li>Visa Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/V#NYSE">V</a>)</li>
<li>Walmart Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WMT#NYSE">WMT</a>)</li>
</ul>
In total, that's more than 50 different stocks bought and disclosed by Greene in the latest filing. Based on the purchase range of $1,001 to $15,000, this would make the transaction range over $50,000 and up to more than $800,000.
Read Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/politics/25/04/45077654/bill-named-after-nancy-pelosi-could-ban-congress-members-from-trading-stocks-what-you-need-to-know-about-the-pelosi-act">Bill Named After Nancy Pelosi Could Ban Congress Members From Trading Stocks: What You Need To Know About The &#8216;PELOSI&#8217; Act</a>
Why It's Important: Members of Congress are allowed to buy and sell stocks as long as they properly disclose the transaction.
The process has drawn scrutiny from the public and retail investors as members of Congress could have inside information and time their trades accordingly. Committee assignments in particular, often draw red flags from investors.
Greene serves on the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability and the House Committee on Homeland Security with several subcommittee appointments. The congresswoman's past trade in technology and cybersecurity stocks has drawn attention with her role within Homeland Security.
Greene&#8217;s past trades of Palantir Technologies and a<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/03/44255172/marjorie-taylor-greene-buys-more-bitcoin-etf-shares-ahead-of-trumps-strategic-reserve-executive-order"> Bitcoin ETF </a>have drawn criticism along with the timing of her trades, as she is a close ally to President Donald Trump. 
When asked previously about buying stocks earlier this year that soared days later after Trump announced a pause to tariffs, Greene<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/politics/25/04/44852406/marjorie-taylor-greene-brushes-off-stock-buying-criticism-says-portfolio-manager-bought-the-dip"> brushed aside the criticism.</a>
&#8220;I think that criticism is laughable. President Trump has been talking about tariffs for decades,&#8221; Greene told reporters when asked about the trades at a recent town hall event in Georgia in a clip <a href="https://x.com/unusual_whales/status/1912456434081480777" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">shared </a>by Unusual Whales. The congresswoman used the opportunity to boast about her stock performance, which ranked her as one of the top trading members of Congress in 2024.
&#8220;I don&#8217;t place my buys and sells," Greene said, citing an agreement she has with her portfolio manager, who handles all the buying and selling of stocks. &#8220;He did a great job. Guess what he did. He bought the dip. And that&#8217;s what anybody that has financial sense does."
Greene also said her portfolio manager did not have inside information, everything was public and a potential tariff pause wasn&#8217;t a secret.
Sen. Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) has reintroduced legislation that would ban members of Congress from trading or holding individual stocks.
The bill is known as the Preventing Elected Leaders from Owning Securities and Investments Act, or PELOSI Act based on the first letter of each of the main words. The name takes aim at the congresswoman and former Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.).  
&#8220;Members of Congress should be fighting for the people they were elected to serve — not day trading at the expense of their constituents,&#8221; Hawley&nbsp;<a href="https://www.hawley.senate.gov/hawley-reintroduces-pelosi-act-to-ban-congress-from-trading-stocks/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">said</a>. &#8220;Americans have seen politician after politician turn a profit using information not available to the general public.&#8221;
Hawley said the bill will help &#8220;restore Americans&#8217; trust in our nation&#8217;s legislative body.&#8221;
Hawley&#8217;s bill is being reintroduced as President&nbsp;Donald Trump&nbsp;<a href="https://time.com/7280114/donald-trump-2025-interview-transcript/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">said&nbsp;</a>he would support such a ban.
&#8220;Well, I watched Nancy Pelosi get rich through insider information, and I would be okay with it. If they send it to me, I would do it,&#8221; Trump told TIME.
Trump said he would sign the ban if the bill passes Congress.
While Pelosi makes headlines for her trades, it&#8217;s important to remember that<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/politics/25/04/44852406/marjorie-taylor-greene-brushes-off-stock-buying-criticism-says-portfolio-manager-bought-the-dip" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">&nbsp;it is both Republican</a>&nbsp;and Democratic members of Congress who are profiting from buying and selling stocks and options while in office, with some trades coming with questionable timing or having a connection to committees they serve on.
In 2024, a list of the top-performing traders in Congress included six Republicans and four Democrats.
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