Starbucks Option Alert: Jun, 2026 $80 Calls at the Bid: 5000 vs 23533 OI

Starbucks Option Alert: Jun, 2026 $80 Calls at the Bid: 5000 @ $36.5 vs 23533 OI; Ref=$113.035

Starbucks Option Alert: Jun, 2026 $80 Calls at the Bid: 5000 @ $37.05 vs 23533 OI; Ref=$112.68

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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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Billionaire investor Stanley Druckenmiller&#39;s family office Duquesne has divested his entire stake in Broadcom, simultaneously increasing his investments in major tech companies, as revealed in a recent 13-F filing.

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Starbucks (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SBUX#NASDAQ">SBUX</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 20 years by 2.93% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 11.33%. Currently, Starbucks has a market capitalization of $127.66 billion. 
Buying $100 In SBUX: If an investor had bought $100 of SBUX stock 20 years ago, it would be worth $867.63 today based on a price of $112.38 for SBUX at the time of writing.
<h3>Starbucks's Performance Over Last 20 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.

Here's How Much $100 Invested In Starbucks 20 Years Ago Would Be Worth Today

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>
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<td>TSLA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$370.00</td>
<td>$80.6K</td>
<td>23.7K</td>
<td>103.8K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CVNA</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$260.00</td>
<td>$30.0K</td>
<td>2.1K</td>
<td>3.8K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMZN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>02/28/25</td>
<td>$222.50</td>
<td>$239.5K</td>
<td>694</td>
<td>2.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>RIVN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$13.00</td>
<td>$33.4K</td>
<td>14.2K</td>
<td>1.6K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SBUX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$115.00</td>
<td>$294.3K</td>
<td>7.6K</td>
<td>1.5K</td>
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<td>BABA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$150.00</td>
<td>$45.5K</td>
<td>4.0K</td>
<td>1.4K</td>
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<tr>
<td>HAS</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$65.00</td>
<td>$37.5K</td>
<td>468</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
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<td>TXRH</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$175.00</td>
<td>$57.6K</td>
<td>613</td>
<td>530</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BIRK</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$55.00</td>
<td>$45.9K</td>
<td>661</td>
<td>364</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GAP</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/07/25</td>
<td>$22.00</td>
<td>$45.9K</td>
<td>17</td>
<td>251</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
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<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 2 day(s) on February 21, 2025. This event was a transfer of 221 contract(s) at a $370.00 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 $80.6K, with a price of $365.0 per contract. There were 23758 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 103841 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For CVNA (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CVNA#NYSE">CVNA</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 2 day(s) on February 21, 2025. This event was a transfer of 37 contract(s) at a $260.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 19 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $30.0K, with a price of $810.0 per contract. There were 2158 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 3829 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 sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 9 day(s) on February 28, 2025. This event was a transfer of 479 contract(s) at a $222.50 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 33 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $239.5K, with a price of $500.0 per contract. There were 694 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2184 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding RIVN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RIVN#NASDAQ">RIVN</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 2 day(s) on February 21, 2025. Parties traded 200 contract(s) at a $13.00 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 $33.4K, with a price of $167.0 per contract. There were 14278 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1633 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 call option trade with neutral sentiment. It expires in 30 day(s) on March 21, 2025. Parties traded 1450 contract(s) at a $115.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $294.3K, with a price of $203.0 per contract. There were 7689 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1528 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding BABA (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BABA#NYSE">BABA</a>), we observe a call option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 149 day(s) on July 18, 2025. Parties traded 66 contract(s) at a $150.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $45.5K, with a price of $690.0 per contract. There were 4005 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1486 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding HAS (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HAS#NASDAQ">HAS</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 2 day(s) on February 21, 2025. Parties traded 500 contract(s) at a $65.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 31 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $37.5K, with a price of $75.0 per contract. There were 468 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1067 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding TXRH (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TXRH#NASDAQ">TXRH</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 2 day(s) on February 21, 2025. Parties traded 96 contract(s) at a $175.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 27 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $57.6K, with a price of $600.0 per contract. There were 613 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 530 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For BIRK (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BIRK#NYSE">BIRK</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be neutral, expiring in 2 day(s) on February 21, 2025. This event was a transfer of 200 contract(s) at a $55.00 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 $45.9K, with a price of $230.0 per contract. There were 661 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 364 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding GAP (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GAP#NYSE">GAP</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 16 day(s) on March 7, 2025. Parties traded 251 contract(s) at a $22.00 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 $45.9K, with a price of $183.0 per contract. There were 17 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 251 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>. 
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Starbucks Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SBUX#NASDAQ">SBUX</a>) is one of many companies that benefitted from Super Bowl LIX&#8217;s record viewership <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/sports/25/02/43637086/super-bowl-lix-sets-viewership-record-how-many-watched-nfl-championship-kendrick-lamars-halftime">on Sunday Feb. 9.</a>
What Happened: Instead of airing a Super Bowl commercial, the restaurant and coffee giant introduced "Starbucks Monday." The Feb. 10 event allowed Starbucks Rewards members to get a free 12 oz. hot or iced brewed coffee at U.S. locations.
"No matter who wins Sunday, we can all win Monday," Starbucks <a href="https://about.starbucks.com/starbucksmonday/">said </a>ahead of the promotion.
Over 100 million people watched Super Bowl LIX and many of those viewers returned to their regularly scheduled jobs the following day. Calls to make the day after the Super Bowl a holiday <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/sports/24/04/38506287/nfl-fans-rejoice-day-after-super-bowl-could-be-a-holiday-were-looking-at-how-we-continue">have risen in recent years</a> and Starbucks was the latest company to take advantage of the attention on this day.
Starbucks investors will have to wait until second-quarter financial results to hear how well the promotion went over and how many additional rewards members were added thanks to dangling free coffee in front of them. Until then, data from Placer.ai shows the event may have been a success.
Visits to Starbucks locations in the U.S. were up 11.3% to their daily average from Jan. 1, 2024 to Feb. 10, 2025 according to Placer.ai.
Compared to the company's average Monday, the data was even better. Visits to Starbucks U.S. locations were up 26.3% compared to the Monday average from Jan. 1, 2024 to Feb. 10, 2025, according to the data.
"The ‘Starbucks Monday' promotion achieved several key objectives. First, it significantly increased Monday visit counts versus recent months. Second, by offering the promotion exclusively to Starbucks Rewards members, it likely contributed to loyalty program growth, creating new opportunities for customer engagement through the app. Lastly, it reintroduced lapsed customers to some of Starbucks' early changes under CEO Brian Niccol," Placer.ai Head of Analytical Research R.J. Hottovy said.
Dunkin&#8217;, a Starbucks rival, also <a href="https://www.phillyvoice.com/wawa-dunkin-starbucks-free-coffee-super-bowl-sunday-philadelphia-eagles/">offered</a> a free coffee promotion, but only on Super Bowl Sunday and at specific locations across the Philadelphia region, South Jersey and Delaware.
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Why It's Important: Starbucks Monday was likely a marketing and promotional play by the company to get bodies into the store.
By offering something for free, the hope is that people still spend money on other items while visiting the Starbucks restaurants.
Making the promotion an exclusive for rewards members likely will lead to additional member sign-ups. Those members will now get rewards promotions and be added to the company's database of users to sell products to.
Starbucks recently <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/restaurants/25/01/43288533/starbucks-q1-earnings-revenue-beat-eps-beat-memberships-up-1-positive-response-to-turnaround-efforts">reported first-quarter financial results </a>with revenue and earnings per share each beating Street consensus estimates.
The company ended the first quarter with 34.6 million loyalty rewards members, up 1% year-over-year.
Starbucks saw comparable store sales fall 4% in North America in the first quarter.
New Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol praised the efforts of the company's turnaround that he said was seeing a positive response.
"We believe this is the fundamental change in strategy needed to solve our underlying issues, restore confidence in our brand and return the business to sustainable, long-term growth," Niccol said.
Starbucks Monday may be only one day in the quarter, but the effort to boost sales, foot traffic and rewards members is a catalyst for investors to watch.
Price Action: Starbucks stock trades at $113.10 on Tuesday versus a 52-week trading range of $71.55 to $113.47. The stock is up 21% over the last year.
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Billionaire investor Stanley Druckenmiller&#8216;s family office Duquesne has divested his entire stake in Broadcom, simultaneously increasing his investments in major tech companies, as revealed in a recent 13-F filing.
What Happened: According to a recent&nbsp;SEC filing, Druckenmiller, a seasoned investor, sold all his shares of&nbsp;Broadcom Inc.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVGO#NASDAQ">AVGO</a>) in the fourth quarter. This move comes on the heels of his total exit from Nvidia (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), a competing chipmaker, a few months prior.
In the closing months of 2024, Druckenmiller significantly reduced his tech stock portfolio, selling his entire stakes in&nbsp;Microsoft Corp.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>),&nbsp;Adobe Inc.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ADBE#NASDAQ">ADBE</a>) and&nbsp;Autodesk Inc.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ADSK#NASDAQ">ADSK</a>). He also completely sold his stake in&nbsp;Starbucks Corp.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SBUX#NASDAQ">SBUX</a>) and his shares in insurance company&nbsp;Chubb Ltd.&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CB#NYSE">CB</a>).
Despite these divestments, Druckenmiller increased his investments in several big tech companies in the same quarter, acquiring new positions in&nbsp;Alphabet Inc.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>),&nbsp;Amazon.com Inc.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>), and Elon Musk&#8216;s electric vehicle manufacturer&nbsp;Tesla Inc.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>).
Druckenmiller&#8217;s Duquesne also initiated new investments in United Airlines (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UAL#NYSE">UAL</a>), Delta Air Lines (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DAL#NYSE">DAL</a>), Warner Bros. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WBD#NYSE">WBD</a>), Skechers (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SKX#NYSE">SKX</a>), and Eli Lilly (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LLY#NYSE">LLY</a>).
The most significant holding in his Duquesne Family Office remains Natera (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NTRA#NASDAQ">NTRA</a>), the clinical genetic-testing company in which they held a stake since 2022. Natera holdings account for just over 15% of the portfolio. Meanwhile, the firm increased its stake in Teva Pharmaceuticals (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TEVA#NYSE">TEVA</a>) by nearly 6.3 times. 
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Why It Matters: Druckenmiller, who formerly managed hedge funds for George Soros, now manages his own wealth through the Duquesne Family Office, which has investments worth nearly $3.72 billion.
The billionaire investor&#8217;s latest moves follow his earlier divestments in AI stocks. During the third quarter of 2024, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/12/42668157/stanley-druckenmiller-dumps-streets-hottest-ai-stocks-heres-what-the-billionaire-investor-is-betting-on-next">Druckenmiller sold all of its Nvidia shares and significantly reduced its Palantir holdings</a> by 95%. This occurred despite Nvidia and Palantir experiencing significant stock surges that year, with Nvidia&#8217;s stock increasing nearly 190% and Palantir&#8217;s shares gaining over 386%. 
The current quarter&#8217;s exit from Broadcom despite the stock surging more than 100% over the past year appears as a profit booking move. Meanwhile, other additions in big tech stocks show his growing confidence in the sector.
Druckenmiller added Tesla to its portfolio which surged over 83% in the past year. However, the stock plunged more than 16% over the last month, amid declining global sales, regulatory roadblocks in China, earnings disappointment, and Musk&#8217;s increasing political involvement. 
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This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders will search for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges heavily from its normal worth. High amounts of trading activity could push option prices to exaggerated or underestimated levels. 
Below are some instances of options activity happening in the Consumer Discretionary sector: 
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<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>TSLA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>02/14/25</td>
<td>$350.00</td>
<td>$124.4K</td>
<td>12.8K</td>
<td>99.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMZN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$232.50</td>
<td>$30.8K</td>
<td>15.1K</td>
<td>14.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>UAA</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$7.50</td>
<td>$396.5K</td>
<td>22.6K</td>
<td>10.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DKNG</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$55.00</td>
<td>$64.8K</td>
<td>4.1K</td>
<td>9.2K</td>
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<td>PDD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$130.00</td>
<td>$28.4K</td>
<td>4.9K</td>
<td>8.0K</td>
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<td>PTON</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>02/14/25</td>
<td>$9.50</td>
<td>$129.2K</td>
<td>6.2K</td>
<td>6.2K</td>
</tr>
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<td>BABA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$110.00</td>
<td>$68.2K</td>
<td>11.6K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
</tr>
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<td>RH</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>02/14/25</td>
<td>$385.00</td>
<td>$44.4K</td>
<td>298</td>
<td>271</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SBUX</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/20/26</td>
<td>$95.00</td>
<td>$33.8K</td>
<td>104</td>
<td>186</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>HD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$407.50</td>
<td>$45.6K</td>
<td>67</td>
<td>122</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 bearish, expiring in 3 day(s) on February 14, 2025. This event was a transfer of 211 contract(s) at a $350.00 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 $124.4K, with a price of $590.0 per contract. There were 12877 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 99035 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 sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 4 day(s) on February 21, 2025. This event was a transfer of 245 contract(s) at a $232.50 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 57 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $30.8K, with a price of $126.0 per contract. There were 15179 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 14056 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For UAA (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UAA#NYSE">UAA</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 151 day(s) on July 18, 2025. This event was a transfer of 4406 contract(s) at a $7.50 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 4 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $396.5K, with a price of $90.0 per contract. There were 22679 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 10010 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For DKNG (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DKNG#NASDAQ">DKNG</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 88 day(s) on May 16, 2025. This event was a transfer of 159 contract(s) at a $55.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 5 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $64.8K, with a price of $405.0 per contract. There were 4173 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 9292 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For PDD (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PDD#NASDAQ">PDD</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 4 day(s) on February 21, 2025. This event was a transfer of 243 contract(s) at a $130.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 12 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $28.4K, with a price of $117.0 per contract. There were 4978 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 8081 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For PTON (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PTON#NASDAQ">PTON</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 3 day(s) on February 14, 2025. This event was a transfer of 4600 contract(s) at a $9.50 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 26 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $129.2K, with a price of $28.0 per contract. There were 6246 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 6251 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For BABA (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BABA#NYSE">BABA</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 123 day(s) on June 20, 2025. This event was a transfer of 31 contract(s) at a $110.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $68.2K, with a price of $2200.0 per contract. There were 11652 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1099 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding RH (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RH#NYSE">RH</a>), we observe a put option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 3 day(s) on February 14, 2025. Parties traded 148 contract(s) at a $385.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $44.4K, with a price of $300.0 per contract. There were 298 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 271 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 bearish, expiring in 396 day(s) on March 20, 2026. This event was a transfer of 67 contract(s) at a $95.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 19 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $33.8K, with a price of $505.0 per contract. There were 104 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 186 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For HD (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HD#NYSE">HD</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 4 day(s) on February 21, 2025. This event was a transfer of 80 contract(s) at a $407.50 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $45.6K, with a price of $570.0 per contract. There were 67 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 122 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>. 
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The S&amp;P 500 rose about 1.5% this week, while the Dow gained 0.6% and the Nasdaq climbed 2.6%. Inflation remains a concern, but Wall Street stayed resilient as optimism grew around Ukraine peace talks and President Donald Trump's tariff proposal, which appeared less severe than initially expected. 
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">The Bulls</h3>
&#8220;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/regulations/25/02/43592144/us-steel-aluminum-stocks-rally-as-trump-revives-25-tariff-plan">US Steel, Aluminum Stocks Rally As Trump Revives 25% Tariff Plan</a>,&#8221; by&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/author/piero-cingari">Piero Cingari</a>, reports that steel and aluminum stocks surged after Trump announced plans to reintroduce 25% tariffs on imported metals. Shares of Alcoa Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AA#NYSE">AA</a>), Century Aluminum Co. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CENX#NASDAQ">CENX</a>), Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CLF#NYSE">CLF</a>), and United States Steel Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/X#NYSE">X</a>) jumped.
&#8220;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/02/43700767/netflix-stock-attractive-at-all-time-highs-for-analyst-virtuous-circle-of-strong-subscriber-growth-more-revenue-and-growing-profit">Netflix Stock Attractive At All-Time Highs For Analyst: &#8216;Virtuous Circle Of Strong Subscriber Growth, More Revenue, And Growing Profit&#8217;</a>,&#8221; by&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/author/chris-katje">Chris Katje</a>, highlights a JPMorgan analyst reiterating an Overweight rating on Netflix Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NFLX#NASDAQ">NFLX</a>) with a $1,150 price target, citing strong subscriber growth, higher engagement, and price hikes expected to boost 2025 revenue by $2 billion in the U.S. and $370 million in the UK.
&#8220;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/02/43648469/hold-dogecoin-until-march-24-says-top-crypto-trader-expecting-nice-pumps-but-look-out-for-these-sell-signals">Hold Dogecoin Until March 24, Says Top Crypto Trader Expecting &#8216;Nice Pumps:&#8217; But Look Out For These &#8216;Sell&#8217; Signals</a>,&#8221; by&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/author/aniket-verma">Aniket Verma</a>, reports on a crypto trader forecasting a Dogecoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/doge/usd">DOGE</a>) rally around March 24, citing Fibonacci time zones. Another analyst highlights increased whale activity and daily active addresses as indicators of potential bullish momentum.
For additional bullish calls of the past week, check out the following:
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<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/price-target/25/02/43678005/super-micro-rides-ai-server-boom-analysts-see-big-2026-growth-despite-near-term-challenges">Super Micro Rides AI Server Boom, Analysts See Big 2026 Growth Despite Near-Term Challenges</a>
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&#8220;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/global/25/02/43600852/china-sets-sights-on-us-tech-companies-as-trade-tensions-rise">China Sets Sights On Apple, Nvidia And Other US Tech Companies As Trade Tensions Rise</a>,&#8221; by&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/author/adam-eckert">Adam Eckert</a>, reports that China is compiling a list of U.S. tech firms to target with potential antitrust probes, aiming to gain leverage in trade negotiations. Companies like Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>), Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), and Broadcom Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVGO#NASDAQ">AVGO</a>) could face scrutiny, escalating tensions between Beijing and Washington.
&#8220;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/02/43660030/trump-tariff-threats-put-pressure-on-taiwan-semiconductor-could-push-advanced-packaging-capacity-to-us">Taiwan Semiconductor Under Pressure From Trump Tariff Threats, Could Push Advanced Packaging Capacity to US</a>,&#8221; by&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/author/anusuya-lahiri-0">Anusuya Lahiri</a>, reports Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSM#NYSE">TSM</a>) facing uncertainty as Trump considers semiconductor tariffs and potentially scrapping CHIPS Act subsidies, prompting Taiwan's deputy economy minister to visit Washington amid growing trade tensions.
&#8220;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/02/43651110/starbucks-faces-legal-action-over-alleged-discriminatory-hiring-practices">Racism Has No Place in Missouri&#8217;: State Attorney General Sues Starbucks Over Hiring Policies</a>,&#8221; by&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/author/shivani-kumaresan">Shivani Kumaresan</a>, reports on Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey suing Starbucks Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SBUX#NASDAQ">SBUX</a>), alleging that its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives violate federal and state anti-discrimination laws by tying executive compensation to racial and gender quotas.
For more bearish takes, be sure to see these posts:
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/etfs/broad-u-s-equity-etfs/25/02/43667841/inflation-runs-hot-in-january-houston-we-have-a-problem-experts-warn">Inflation Runs Hot In January: &#8216;Houston, We Have A Problem,&#8217; Experts Warn</a>
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This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders often look for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges away from its normal worth. Abnormal amounts of trading activity could push option prices to hyperbolic or underperforming levels. 
Below are some instances of options activity happening in the Consumer Discretionary sector: 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>TSLA</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$350.00</td>
<td>$71.8K</td>
<td>17.2K</td>
<td>24.3K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SBUX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/18/26</td>
<td>$80.00</td>
<td>$37.6K</td>
<td>23.5K</td>
<td>23.9K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BABA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$110.00</td>
<td>$918.2K</td>
<td>19.1K</td>
<td>2.5K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SERV</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$13.00</td>
<td>$117.0K</td>
<td>173</td>
<td>832</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>RIVN</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$12.50</td>
<td>$84.8K</td>
<td>53.7K</td>
<td>599</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CVNA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$300.00</td>
<td>$49.4K</td>
<td>2.0K</td>
<td>593</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMZN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$200.00</td>
<td>$28.6K</td>
<td>7.0K</td>
<td>333</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>UDMY</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$7.50</td>
<td>$28.7K</td>
<td>501</td>
<td>281</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PTON</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$10.00</td>
<td>$35.8K</td>
<td>7.8K</td>
<td>277</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>JD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$38.00</td>
<td>$40.0K</td>
<td>1.2K</td>
<td>85</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These bullet-by-bullet explanations have been constructed using the accompanying table. 
• For TSLA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 7 day(s) on February 21, 2025. This event was a transfer of 72 contract(s) at a $350.00 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 $71.8K, with a price of $1000.0 per contract. There were 17291 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 24349 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 call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 489 day(s) on June 18, 2026. This event was a transfer of 10 contract(s) at a $80.00 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 $37.6K, with a price of $3760.0 per contract. There were 23533 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 23984 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 sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 62 day(s) on April 17, 2025. Parties traded 500 contract(s) at a $110.00 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 $918.2K, with a price of $1840.0 per contract. There were 19184 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2535 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding SERV (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SERV#NASDAQ">SERV</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 126 day(s) on June 20, 2025. Parties traded 300 contract(s) at a $13.00 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 $117.0K, with a price of $390.0 per contract. There were 173 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 832 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 bearish, expiring in 336 day(s) on January 16, 2026. This event was a transfer of 329 contract(s) at a $12.50 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $84.8K, with a price of $258.0 per contract. There were 53778 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 599 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For CVNA (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CVNA#NYSE">CVNA</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 7 day(s) on February 21, 2025. This event was a transfer of 40 contract(s) at a $300.00 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 $49.4K, with a price of $1235.0 per contract. There were 2015 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 593 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding AMZN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>), we observe a call option trade with neutral sentiment. It expires in 7 day(s) on February 21, 2025. Parties traded 10 contract(s) at a $200.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $28.6K, with a price of $2860.0 per contract. There were 7063 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 333 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For UDMY (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UDMY#NASDAQ">UDMY</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 7 day(s) on February 21, 2025. This event was a transfer of 99 contract(s) at a $7.50 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $28.7K, with a price of $290.0 per contract. There were 501 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 281 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding PTON (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PTON#NASDAQ">PTON</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 154 day(s) on July 18, 2025. Parties traded 200 contract(s) at a $10.00 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 $35.8K, with a price of $180.0 per contract. There were 7833 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 277 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For JD (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JD#NASDAQ">JD</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 35 day(s) on March 21, 2025. This event was a transfer of 80 contract(s) at a $38.00 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 $40.0K, with a price of $505.0 per contract. There were 1238 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 85 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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Starbucks Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SBUX#NASDAQ">SBUX</a>) plans to open approximately 500 new locations in the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/middle-east">Middle East over the next five years</a>.
This initiative is part of the Seattle-based company's strategy to bounce back from last year's difficulties, reported <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-02-14/starbucks-to-open-500-stores-in-middle-east-in-next-five-years?sref=TBDibEcD">Bloomberg</a>.
A noticeable decline in sales followed widespread boycott calls on social media platforms. People alleged the company supported Israel in the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/top-stories/23/12/36120927/starbucks-stock-sees-longest-losing-streak-ever-amid-boycotts-over-israel-palestine-war">conflict with Palestine</a>. Starbucks <a href="https://about.starbucks.com/press/2023/what-has-starbucks-said-about-the-conflict-in-israel-and-gaza/">denied</a> the claim. 
The coffee chain giant plans to create about 5,000 new jobs as part of its expansion. It&#8217;ll also bring the total number of stores in the Middle East to over 1,800.
The announcement comes as Brian Niccol, who took over as the CEO last year, aims to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/10/41312974/starbucks-shifts-strategy-fewer-deals-more-focus-on-quality-coffee-and-holiday-favorites">reinforce Starbucks&#8217; premium image</a>.
Niccol&#8217;s plan to restore the company's identity as a community-focused coffeehouse includes taking into account the importance of comfortable seating and a clear separation between <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/09/40809142/brian-niccol-outlines-vision-to-reconnect-starbucks-with-community-coffeehouse-roots-on-his-2nd-day">"to-go" and "for-here" services</a>.
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Niccol, previously credited with revitalizing Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CMG#NYSE">CMG</a>) and Taco Bell, owned by Yum! Brands, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/YUM#NYSE">YUM</a>), is now Starbucks' fourth CEO in just two years. 
Starbucks has been reeling with declining sales as customers have voiced concerns about rising prices, slow app orders, and disappointing food offerings. 
To make matters worse, unionization efforts have gained momentum as employees express dissatisfaction with pay, benefits, and working conditions.
In response to the turnaround effort, the Starbucks reported first-quarter revenue of $9.4 billion and earnings of 69 cents per share, both <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/restaurants/25/01/43288533/starbucks-q1-earnings-revenue-beat-eps-beat-memberships-up-1-positive-response-to-turnaround-efforts">well above the consensus estimates</a>.
During the earnings call, Niccol highlighted the priority for international expansion as he mentioned that the company is actively looking for opportunities in <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/price-target/25/01/43304077/starbucks-stock-is-rising-wednesday-whats-going-on-2">China to drive sales growth in the region</a>. 
The Starbucks CEO also stated that while the company plans to reduce the number of new store openings in 2025, he anticipates strong demand for additional locations in the long run.
Price Action: SBUX shares are trading higher by 0.46% at $112.91 at the last check Friday.
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On CNBC's &#8220;<a href="https://www.cnbc.com/video/2025/02/13/final-trades-agnico-eagle-mines-freeport-mcmoran-starbucks-and-the-kweb.html">Halftime Report Final Trades</a>,&#8221; Kevin Simpson of Capital Wealth Planning picked Agnico Eagle Mines Limited (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AEM#NYSE">AEM</a>) ahead of quarterly earnings, expecting a fifth straight quarter of record <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/AEM/earnings">free cash flow</a>.
After the closing bell on Thursday, Agnico Eagle Mines reported fourth-quarter earnings of $1.26 per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $1.18 per share. The company reported quarterly sales of $2.22 billion which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $2.27 billion by 2.01 percent.
Bill Baruch of Blue Line Capital named Freeport-McMoRan Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FCX#NYSE">FCX</a>), saying gold has been setting record highs and now it's time for silver and copper. Copper has gained more than 10% month-to-date, while Freeport is still close to the lows. &#8220;I like Freeport to run here,&#8221; he added.
Freeport-McMoRan, meanwhile, on Jan. 23, reported fourth-quarter FY24 results. Revenue stood at $5.72 billion, missing the consensus of $5.99 billion. Adjusted EPS was $0.31, beating the consensus of $0.22.
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Liz Young Thomas of SoFi picked KraneShares CSI China Internet ETF (NYSE KWEB) as her final trade.
Rounding out the trades, Joshua Brown of Ritholtz Wealth Management said he is staying long on Starbucks Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SBUX#NASDAQ">SBUX</a>), which hit a new 52-week high on Thursday.
Adding support to his choice, Starbucks, on Jan. 28, reported better-than-expected financial results for the first quarter. The coffee giant reported first-quarter revenue of $9.4 billion, beating the consensus estimate of $9.32 billion. Starbucks reported first-quarter earnings of 69 cents per share, beating analyst estimates of 66 cents per share, according to Benzinga Pro.
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<li>Freeport-McMoRan opened at $40.49 on Friday</li>
<li>Starbucks shares opened at $112.73 on Friday.</li>
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A wave of full-shopping boycotts has taken hold in parts of Europe, with consumers in the Balkans leading the charge against skyrocketing grocery prices. Now, a movement in the U.S. is adopting a similar strategy—but for an entirely different reason.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">European Consumers Push Back Against Rising Costs</h2>
Shoppers across the Balkans recently organized supermarket boycotts to protest soaring food prices and a worsening cost of living crisis. Under the leadership of the consumer rights organization Hello, Inspector, the campaign began in Croatia and swiftly expanded to Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, and Serbia.
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&mdash; AFP News Agency (@AFP) <a href="https://twitter.com/AFP/status/1882851895741743418?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 24, 2025</a></blockquote>
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The boycott had an immediate impact. In Croatia alone, supermarket transactions dropped by 44%, and total sales plunged by 53%, according to tax authorities. In response, the Croatian government increased the number of price-capped essentials from 30 to 70. In an attempt to regain customers, grocery chains such as Kaufland and Konzum announced price reductions and frozen prices on a few products.
Even Montenegro's prime minister expressed support for the movement, stating that &#8220;as a citizen, I support such action.&#8221;
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">A Different Kind of Boycott Emerges in the U.S.</h2>
While Europeans are protesting high prices, Latinos in the U.S. are using a similar tactic to push back against the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/01/43216758/well-go-as-far-as-im-allowed-trumps-plan-with-immigrants-starts-with-1-million-deportations">Trump administration&#8217;s immigration policies</a> and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/01/43214683/target-ends-dei-program-following-trumps-call-to-eliminate-illegal-preferences-expert-calls-it-brand-suicide-for-retail-giant-with-diverse-customer-base">rollback of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion programs</a>. Calling for a stop to non-essential spending, the Latino Freeze Movement has urged Latinos to &#8220;hold the line&#8221; and refrain from patronizing American companies that they perceive to be failing immigrant communities.
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&mdash; Le petit prince (@don_juan13) <a href="https://twitter.com/don_juan13/status/1886082220227522666?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 2, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Videos circulating on social media show Latinos rejecting American products, with one clip depicting a family pouring Coca-Cola (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KO#NYSE">KO</a>) and Starbucks (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SBUX#NASDAQ">SBUX</a>) down the drain in protest. The movement encourages consumers to swap U.S. products for Latin American alternatives while boycotting companies like Walmart (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WMT#NYSE">WMT</a>), McDonald's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MCD#NYSE">MCD</a>), Tesla (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>), and Home Depot (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HD#NYSE">HD</a>).
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">The Economic and Political Impact</h2>
Latinos contribute $3.7 trillion to the U.S. economy, making their collective GDP the fifth largest in the world. The movement argues that a spending freeze could send a strong message to corporations and policymakers alike.
&#8220;Latinos and Latinas, stop spending money. Hold the line. We can all collectively make a big impact by simply holding and not spending our money,&#8221; the Latino Freeze Movement <a href="https://www.latinofreeze.com/">urges on its website</a>.
The boycott extends beyond consumer goods. Participants are encouraged to avoid big purchases, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/02/43543459/i-love-canada-more-than-i-love-spotify-canadians-are-canceling-netflix-amazon-disney-and-spotify-en-masse-despite-the-tariff-pause">cancel subscriptions</a>, and focus spending on <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/01/36819134/mark-cuban-says-he-will-short-companies-who-think-diversity-is-negative-im-telling-you-what-i-think">businesses that support DEI</a> and immigrant rights. Companies like Costco (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COST#NASDAQ">COST</a>), Trader Joe&#8217;s, Apple (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>), and Netflix (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NFLX#NASDAQ">NFLX</a>) are highlighted as supportive, while major brands like Coca-Cola face scrutiny over unverified claims of cooperation with immigration enforcement agencies.
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Full-Shopping Boycotts Sweep Europe Over High Prices—Now, One US Community Is Following Suit But For A Different Cause

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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 27 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 51% with bearish.
From the overall spotted trades, 7 are puts, for a total amount of $336,756 and 20, calls, for a total amount of $80,960,705.
<h3>Projected Price Targets</h3>
After evaluating the trading volumes and Open Interest, it's evident that the major market movers are focusing on a price band between $75.0 and $125.0 for Starbucks, spanning the last three months.
<h3>Analyzing Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
In today's trading context, the average open interest for options of Starbucks stands at 3351.79, with a total volume reaching 77,583.00. The accompanying chart delineates the progression of both call and put option volume and open interest for high-value trades in Starbucks, situated within the strike price corridor from $75.0 to $125.0, throughout the last 30 days.
<h3>Starbucks Option Activity Analysis: Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1739468727_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Noteworthy Options Activity:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>SBUX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/18/26</td>
<td>$43.35</td>
<td>$41.2</td>
<td>$41.5</td>
<td>$75.00</td>
<td>$12.4M</td>
<td>21.8K</td>
<td>16.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SBUX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/18/26</td>
<td>$43.7</td>
<td>$41.5</td>
<td>$41.5</td>
<td>$75.00</td>
<td>$12.4M</td>
<td>21.8K</td>
<td>10.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SBUX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/18/26</td>
<td>$43.65</td>
<td>$41.2</td>
<td>$41.2</td>
<td>$75.00</td>
<td>$12.3M</td>
<td>21.8K</td>
<td>16.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SBUX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/18/26</td>
<td>$43.7</td>
<td>$41.0</td>
<td>$41.2</td>
<td>$75.00</td>
<td>$9.3M</td>
<td>21.8K</td>
<td>21.2K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SBUX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>12/18/26</td>
<td>$43.8</td>
<td>$40.05</td>
<td>$41.8</td>
<td>$75.00</td>
<td>$4.1M</td>
<td>21.8K</td>
<td>2.0K</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>Current Position of Starbucks</h3>
<ul>
<li>Currently trading with a volume of 3,792,529, the SBUX's price is up by 0.01%, now at $113.05. </li>
<li>RSI readings suggest the stock is currently may be overbought.</li>
<li>Anticipated earnings release is in 75 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Expert Opinions on Starbucks</h3>
In the last month, 5 experts released ratings on this stock with an average target price of $113.6.
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&#x2A; An analyst from Stifel has decided to maintain their Buy rating on Starbucks, which currently sits at a price target of $114. 
&#x2A; An analyst from RBC Capital downgraded its action to Outperform with a price target of $115. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from BMO Capital continues to hold a Outperform rating for Starbucks, targeting a price of $115. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Wedbush continues to hold a Neutral rating for Starbucks, targeting a price of $100. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Barclays has decided to maintain their Overweight rating on Starbucks, which currently sits at a price target of $124. 
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Starbucks's Options: A Look at What the Big Money is Thinking

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. 
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>TSLA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>02/14/25</td>
<td>$350.00</td>
<td>$58.5K</td>
<td>19.8K</td>
<td>107.4K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BABA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$140.00</td>
<td>$42.6K</td>
<td>30.5K</td>
<td>20.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DKNG</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$42.00</td>
<td>$62.0K</td>
<td>2.2K</td>
<td>2.5K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SBUX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$125.00</td>
<td>$1.1 million</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
<td>2.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CZR</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>02/28/25</td>
<td>$37.00</td>
<td>$51.6K</td>
<td>54</td>
<td>1.2K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>WYNN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
<td>$36.2K</td>
<td>2.0K</td>
<td>849</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMZN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$225.00</td>
<td>$26.9K</td>
<td>32.5K</td>
<td>631</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>JD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$40.00</td>
<td>$40.8K</td>
<td>22.7K</td>
<td>630</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PDD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>12/19/25</td>
<td>$125.00</td>
<td>$225.7K</td>
<td>2.3K</td>
<td>620</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PTON</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$8.00</td>
<td>$54.8K</td>
<td>3.7K</td>
<td>510</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 bearish, expiring in 1 day(s) on February 14, 2025. This event was a transfer of 119 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 $58.5K, with a price of $494.0 per contract. There were 19885 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 107492 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 sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 36 day(s) on March 21, 2025. Parties traded 160 contract(s) at a $140.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 13 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $42.6K, with a price of $267.0 per contract. There were 30563 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 20036 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For DKNG (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DKNG#NASDAQ">DKNG</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 8 day(s) on February 21, 2025. This event was a transfer of 1000 contract(s) at a $42.00 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 $62.0K, with a price of $62.0 per contract. There were 2214 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2505 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 call option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 337 day(s) on January 16, 2026. Parties traded 1500 contract(s) at a $125.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $1.1 million, with a price of $745.0 per contract. There were 1085 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2119 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For CZR (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CZR#NASDAQ">CZR</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 15 day(s) on February 28, 2025. This event was a transfer of 400 contract(s) at a $37.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $51.6K, with a price of $129.0 per contract. There were 54 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1202 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding WYNN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WYNN#NASDAQ">WYNN</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 127 day(s) on June 20, 2025. Parties traded 85 contract(s) at a $90.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 16 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $36.2K, with a price of $427.0 per contract. There were 2068 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 849 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 bullish, expiring in 8 day(s) on February 21, 2025. This event was a transfer of 50 contract(s) at a $225.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $26.9K, with a price of $538.0 per contract. There were 32510 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 631 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For JD (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JD#NASDAQ">JD</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 36 day(s) on March 21, 2025. This event was a transfer of 150 contract(s) at a $40.00 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 $40.8K, with a price of $272.0 per contract. There were 22789 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 630 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding PDD (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PDD#NASDAQ">PDD</a>), we observe a call option trade with neutral sentiment. It expires in 309 day(s) on December 19, 2025. Parties traded 100 contract(s) at a $125.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $225.7K, with a price of $2257.0 per contract. There were 2385 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 620 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For PTON (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PTON#NASDAQ">PTON</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 63 day(s) on April 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 265 contract(s) at a $8.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 24 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $54.8K, with a price of $207.0 per contract. There were 3748 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 510 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.

WYNN

Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey has initiated <a target="_blank" href="https://ago.mo.gov/attorney-general-bailey-files-suit-against-starbucks-for-race-and-sex-based-discrimination/" rel="noreferrer noopener">legal </a>action against Starbucks Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SBUX#NASDAQ">SBUX</a>), alleging the company breached both federal and state anti-discrimination laws.
The lawsuit&nbsp;asserts that Starbucks employs hiring methods influenced by race and gender, unlawfully segregates its employees, and provides special training and benefits to certain groups based on discriminatory standards.
These actions are claimed to violate workplace discrimination laws at both the state and federal levels. The lawsuit arises amid ongoing changes in the legal framework concerning employment discrimination.
According to the complaint, by tying compensation to race and gender quotas, Starbucks has caused higher prices and longer service delays for customers in Missouri.
&#8220;With Starbucks&#8217; discriminatory patterns, practices, and policies, Missouri&#8217;s consumers are required to pay higher prices and wait longer for goods and services that could be provided for less had Starbucks employed the most qualified workers, regardless of their race, color, sex, or national origin,&#8221; per the lawsuit.
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Additionally, the company is accused of using similar quotas when choosing board members. These practices, the lawsuit pointed, directly conflict with federal regulations that forbid discrimination based on race, color, sex, or national origin.
The state has requested that the court immediately halt these discriminatory actions.
&#8220;Racism has no place in Missouri. We&#8217;re filing suit to halt this blatant violation of the Missouri Human Rights Act in its tracks,&#8221; said Bailey.
This lawsuit is not Bailey&#8217;s first legal challenge of this nature. In June 2024, he also filed a case against International Business Machines Corporation for comparable violations under the Missouri Human Rights Act (MHRA).
That case, which also addresses race-based hiring quotas, is still being processed in the courts.
Price Action: SBUX shares closed lower by 0.38% at $111.03 on Tuesday.
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Legal

'Racism Has No Place in Missouri': State Attorney General Sues Starbucks Over Hiring Policies

While Marriott International Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MAR#NASDAQ">MAR</a>) performed <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/02/43629316/marriott-tops-q4-estimates-as-2025-outlook-pressures-stock">better</a> than analysts&#8217; expectations in the fourth quarter, its guidance missed the first-quarter estimates. However, the company highlighted its growing digital strength and loyalty program during its earnings call.
What Happened: The hotel giant announced a surge in digital engagement, including a near 30% year-over-year increase in Marriott Bonvoy app downloads in 2024. It added over 31 million new Bonvoy members over the last year, bringing the total to nearly 228 million.
&#8220;Bonvoy member penetration of room nights achieved historic highs in the fourth quarter at 73% in the U.S. and 66% globally,&#8221; said CEO Anthony Capuano.
Marriott Bonvoy is a free loyalty program where guests earn and redeem points for stays at Marriott hotels, including brands like Ritz-Carlton, St. Regis, JW Marriott, Sheraton, Westin, and Renaissance.
Capuano added, &#8220;Our digital channels and mobile in particular remain key drivers of direct bookings at a lower cost to our owners.
&#8220;We're excited about enhancing the customer experience across all of our digital channels through the multi-year digital transformation we have underway.&#8221; Capuano hinted that the company expects to roll out the transformation strategies &#8220;a little later this year.&#8221;
The company&#8217;s focus on digital extends beyond just its own platforms. Marriott has forged strategic partnerships in its &#8220;co-brand credit cards&#8221; with companies like Uber Technologies Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UBER#NYSE">UBER</a>) and Starbucks Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SBUX#NASDAQ">SBUX</a>), further integrating travel into consumers' daily lives, said the CEO.
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Why It Matters: The company reported fourth-quarter <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/02/43629316/marriott-tops-q4-estimates-as-2025-outlook-pressures-stock">sales growth</a> of 5.5% year-on-year to $6.429 billion, beating the analyst consensus estimate of $6.379 billion. Adjusted EPS of $2.45 beat the consensus estimate of $2.38.
However, its first-quarter adjusted earnings are expected to range from $2.20 to $2.26 per share, whereas <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a> expects earnings of $2.360 per share.
The shares of the company fell 5.40% to $288 apiece on Tuesday after missing the first-quarter guidance expectations. The shares rose by 0.04% in after-hours.
Price Action: The stock was up 0.042% in premarket on Wednesday, whereas the exchange-traded fund tracking Nasdaq 100 index, Invesco QQQ Trust, Series 1 (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>) fell 0.11% in premarket.
MAR shares have gained 4.94% on a year-to-date basis, whereas it was up by only 5.74% over the last year.
The average price target among 28 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/MAR/analyst-ratings">analysts tracked by Benzinga</a> is $260.74 with a ‘hold' rating. The estimates range from $185 to $330 apiece. Recent ratings from Wells Fargo, Evercore ISI Group, and Argus Research suggest a $315 target, implying a potential upside of 9.33%.
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Starbucks Sued By U.S. State Of Missouri For Alleged Racial Bias In Employment Practices

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 4.34% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 16.39%. Currently, Starbucks has a market capitalization of $126.68 billion. 
Buying $100 In SBUX: If an investor had bought $100 of SBUX stock 15 years ago, it would be worth $974.85 today based on a price of $111.52 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.

Here's How Much $100 Invested In Starbucks 15 Years Ago Would Be Worth Today

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. 
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>TSLA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>02/07/25</td>
<td>$370.00</td>
<td>$30.4K</td>
<td>6.8K</td>
<td>72.2K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMZN</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$235.00</td>
<td>$340.3K</td>
<td>6.1K</td>
<td>11.8K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BABA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$105.00</td>
<td>$160.0K</td>
<td>25.1K</td>
<td>3.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>HAS</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$55.00</td>
<td>$40.0K</td>
<td>3.7K</td>
<td>792</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>UAA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$10.00</td>
<td>$39.9K</td>
<td>3.5K</td>
<td>760</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>YUM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$135.00</td>
<td>$906.0K</td>
<td>738</td>
<td>600</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PETS</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$2.50</td>
<td>$30.4K</td>
<td>1.5K</td>
<td>463</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NKE</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$75.00</td>
<td>$27.5K</td>
<td>1.6K</td>
<td>176</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PDD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$140.00</td>
<td>$45.9K</td>
<td>825</td>
<td>156</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SBUX</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$110.00</td>
<td>$48.7K</td>
<td>530</td>
<td>53</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 bearish, is expiring today. Parties traded 200 contract(s) at a $370.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 16 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $30.4K, with a price of $152.0 per contract. There were 6833 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 72255 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 put option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 42 day(s) on March 21, 2025. This event was a transfer of 308 contract(s) at a $235.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 17 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $340.3K, with a price of $1105.0 per contract. There were 6175 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 11890 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 sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 42 day(s) on March 21, 2025. Parties traded 250 contract(s) at a $105.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 12 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $160.0K, with a price of $640.0 per contract. There were 25100 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 3077 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For HAS (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HAS#NASDAQ">HAS</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 14 day(s) on February 21, 2025. This event was a transfer of 400 contract(s) at a $55.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $40.0K, with a price of $100.0 per contract. There were 3754 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 792 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding UAA (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UAA#NYSE">UAA</a>), we observe a call option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 343 day(s) on January 16, 2026. Parties traded 701 contract(s) at a $10.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $39.9K, with a price of $57.0 per contract. There were 3538 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 760 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For YUM (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/YUM#NYSE">YUM</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be neutral, expiring in 224 day(s) on September 19, 2025. This event was a transfer of 600 contract(s) at a $135.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $906.0K, with a price of $1510.0 per contract. There were 738 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 600 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding PETS (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PETS#NASDAQ">PETS</a>), we observe a call option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 42 day(s) on March 21, 2025. Parties traded 104 contract(s) at a $2.50 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $30.4K, with a price of $293.0 per contract. There were 1504 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 463 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding NKE (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NKE#NYSE">NKE</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 224 day(s) on September 19, 2025. Parties traded 29 contract(s) at a $75.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 6 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $27.5K, with a price of $950.0 per contract. There were 1637 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 176 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For PDD (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PDD#NASDAQ">PDD</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 98 day(s) on May 16, 2025. This event was a transfer of 100 contract(s) at a $140.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $45.9K, with a price of $460.0 per contract. There were 825 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 156 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 bearish, expiring in 343 day(s) on January 16, 2026. This event was a transfer of 50 contract(s) at a $110.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 6 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $48.7K, with a price of $975.0 per contract. There were 530 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 53 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.

PETS

This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders will search for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges heavily from its normal worth. High amounts of trading activity could push option prices to exaggerated or underestimated levels. 
Below are some instances of options activity happening in the Consumer Discretionary sector: 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>TSLA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>02/07/25</td>
<td>$380.00</td>
<td>$35.2K</td>
<td>9.6K</td>
<td>52.5K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>LCID</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$2.00</td>
<td>$50.0K</td>
<td>25.8K</td>
<td>10.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CVNA</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>02/14/25</td>
<td>$235.00</td>
<td>$84.0K</td>
<td>446</td>
<td>2.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PENN</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>02/07/25</td>
<td>$20.50</td>
<td>$29.9K</td>
<td>754</td>
<td>2.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SBUX</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
<td>$54.6K</td>
<td>1.5K</td>
<td>1.8K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>RCL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$275.00</td>
<td>$260.0K</td>
<td>2.2K</td>
<td>1.7K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PTON</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/07/25</td>
<td>$8.00</td>
<td>$46.5K</td>
<td>2.8K</td>
<td>1.6K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MBLY</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$22.00</td>
<td>$826.6K</td>
<td>58</td>
<td>1.6K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GRPN</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/14/25</td>
<td>$11.50</td>
<td>$101.9K</td>
<td>1.5K</td>
<td>1.5K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>EAT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$160.00</td>
<td>$135.6K</td>
<td>732</td>
<td>700</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These bullet-by-bullet explanations have been constructed 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 bullish sentiment. It expires in 1 day(s) on February 7, 2025. Parties traded 200 contract(s) at a $380.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 7 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $35.2K, with a price of $176.0 per contract. There were 9612 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 52533 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding LCID (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LCID#NASDAQ">LCID</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 134 day(s) on June 20, 2025. Parties traded 2500 contract(s) at a $2.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 6 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $50.0K, with a price of $20.0 per contract. There were 25897 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 10062 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For CVNA (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CVNA#NYSE">CVNA</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 8 day(s) on February 14, 2025. This event was a transfer of 1000 contract(s) at a $235.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 4 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $84.0K, with a price of $79.0 per contract. There were 446 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2138 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding PENN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PENN#NASDAQ">PENN</a>), we observe a put option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 1 day(s) on February 7, 2025. Parties traded 1302 contract(s) at a $20.50 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $29.9K, with a price of $23.0 per contract. There were 754 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2001 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 trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 225 day(s) on September 19, 2025. This event was a transfer of 130 contract(s) at a $100.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $54.6K, with a price of $420.0 per contract. There were 1526 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1849 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding RCL (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RCL#NYSE">RCL</a>), we observe a call option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 15 day(s) on February 21, 2025. Parties traded 500 contract(s) at a $275.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $260.0K, with a price of $520.0 per contract. There were 2210 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1749 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For PTON (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PTON#NASDAQ">PTON</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 29 day(s) on March 7, 2025. This event was a transfer of 500 contract(s) at a $8.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 16 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $46.5K, with a price of $93.0 per contract. There were 2825 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1629 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding MBLY (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MBLY#NASDAQ">MBLY</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 708 day(s) on January 15, 2027. Parties traded 1620 contract(s) at a $22.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 48 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $826.6K, with a price of $510.0 per contract. There were 58 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1620 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For GRPN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GRPN#NASDAQ">GRPN</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 36 day(s) on March 14, 2025. This event was a transfer of 927 contract(s) at a $11.50 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 $101.9K, with a price of $110.0 per contract. There were 1574 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1500 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding EAT (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EAT#NYSE">EAT</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 43 day(s) on March 21, 2025. Parties traded 51 contract(s) at a $160.00 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 $135.6K, with a price of $2660.0 per contract. There were 732 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 700 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. 
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Date	Put/Call	Strike Price	Exp Date	DTE	Trade Vol	Day Vol	Vol / OI	OI	Trade Type	Sentiment
11:10 AMFeb 14, 2025	CALL	$80.00	Jun 18, 2026	480	15000	5000	64	23533	TRADE	BEARISH
09:59 AMFeb 14, 2025	CALL	$80.00	Jun 18, 2026	480	5000	5000	21	23533	TRADE	BEARISH