Author: Benzinga Insights

Gainers

Symbol	Name	Price	Change ($)	Change (%)	Volume
(NYSE:XLK)	SPDR Select Sector Fund – Technology	180.66	0.93	0.51	193.6K

Losers

Symbol	Name	Price	Change ($)	Change (%)	Volume
(NYSE:XLRE)	Real Estate Select Sector SPDR Fund (The)	36.29	-0.79	-2.14	16.7K
(NYSE:XLV)	SPDR Select Sector Fund – Health Care	130.47	-2.51	-1.89	54.5K
(NYSE:XLE)	SPDR Select Sector Fund – Energy Select Sector	75.40	-1.04	-1.37	485.2K
(NYSE:XLC)	The Communication Services Select Sector SPDR Fund	84.97	-1.16	-1.35	16.0K
(NYSE:XLB)	Materials Select Sector SPDR	73.58	-0.69	-0.93	39.3K
(NYSE:XLU)	SPDR Select Sector Fund – Utilities	72.52	-0.57	-0.78	50.4K
(NYSE:XLP)	SPDR Select Sector Fund – Consumer Staples	75.88	-0.47	-0.62	26.5K
(NYSE:XLF)	SPDR Select Sector Fund – Financial	43.65	-0.27	-0.62	795.5K
(NYSE:XLI)	SPDR Select Sector Fund – Industrial	115.76	-0.66	-0.57	139.4K
(NYSE:XLY)	SPDR Select Sector Fund – Consumer Discretionary	175.42	-0.92	-0.53	27.8K

Pulled from Benzinga Pro data this sector movers alert provides traders with a compiled way to read macro-level market trends. Investors garner a particular interest in sector movers to better determine sectors that are over- or under-performing to make better investing decisions on exchange-traded funds (ETFs) or individual tickers in those sectors.

For more information on sector movers, click here.

Records from April 7, 2025 indicate that Representative Lloyd Doggett of Texas made a purchase of Home Depot (NYSE:HD), valued between $4,004 and $60,000, with the transaction dated April 7, 2025 and filed in April.

As of now, Home Depot shares are trading up 2.67% at $350.64.

What Representative Has Been Trading Recently

In the last three years, Lloyd Doggett completed 71 stock transactions totaling more than $71 thousand. Coca-Cola and Procter & Gamble stocks were among the largest trades. Some of the most notable transactions the Rep. has executed recently include:

• Home Depot (NYSE:HD): $1,001 – $15,000 Purchase
• PPG Indus (NYSE:PPG): $1,001 – $15,000 Purchase
• IBM (NYSE:IBM): $1,001 – $15,000 Purchase

Here’s a summary of Lloyd Doggett’s recent trades:

Company	Ticker	Stock Type	Amount	Transaction Type	Transaction Date
Home Depot	HD	STOCK	$1,001 – $15,000	P	2025-03-27
PPG Indus	PPG	STOCK	$1,001 – $15,000	P	2025-03-12
IBM	IBM	STOCK	$1,001 – $15,000	P	2025-03-10
Johnson & Johnson	JNJ	STOCK	$1,001 – $15,000	P	2025-03-04
Procter & Gamble	PG	STOCK	$1,001 – $15,000	P	2025-02-18

Want to keep up with Lloyd Doggett and other congressional members’ stock activities? Check out our government trades tool for real-time updates!

The Importance of Congressional Transactions

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.

Why Congressional Transactions Matter

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.

Gainers

Symbol	Name	Price	Change ($)	Change (%)	Volume
(NYSE:XLF)	SPDR Select Sector Fund – Financial	45.46	1.37	3.10	971.3K
(NYSE:XLK)	SPDR Select Sector Fund – Technology	188.98	5.52	3.00	72.2K
(NYSE:XLY)	SPDR Select Sector Fund – Consumer Discretionary	185.99	5.36	2.96	11.0K
(NYSE:XLV)	SPDR Select Sector Fund – Health Care	138.40	3.93	2.92	42.3K
(NYSE:XLE)	SPDR Select Sector Fund – Energy Select Sector	80.38	2.13	2.72	111.4K
(NYSE:XLC)	The Communication Services Select Sector SPDR Fund	89.66	2.31	2.64	2.9K
(NYSE:XLI)	SPDR Select Sector Fund – Industrial	120.40	3.01	2.56	11.1K
(NYSE:XLB)	Materials Select Sector SPDR	78.37	1.74	2.27	2.7K
(NYSE:XLU)	SPDR Select Sector Fund – Utilities	74.61	1.22	1.66	25.0K
(NYSE:XLRE)	Real Estate Select Sector SPDR Fund (The)	38.60	0.58	1.52	1.4K
(NYSE:XLP)	SPDR Select Sector Fund – Consumer Staples	78.41	0.86	1.10	13.3K

No loser in today’s Pre-market session.

Pulled from Benzinga Pro data this sector movers alert provides traders with a compiled way to read macro-level market trends. Investors garner a particular interest in sector movers to better determine sectors that are over- or under-performing to make better investing decisions on exchange-traded funds (ETFs) or individual tickers in those sectors.

To read more about sector movers, click here.

Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bullish stance on Morgan Stanley (NYSE:MS).

And retail traders should know.

We noticed this today when the trades showed up on publicly available options history that we track here at Benzinga.

Whether these are institutions or just wealthy individuals, we don’t know. But when something this big happens with MS, it often means somebody knows something is about to happen.

So how do we know what these investors just did?

Today, Benzinga‘s options scanner spotted 29 uncommon options trades for Morgan Stanley.

This isn’t normal.

The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 51% bullish and 41%, bearish.

Out of all of the special options we uncovered, 19 are puts, for a total amount of $1,479,908, and 10 are calls, for a total amount of $556,972.

Expected Price Movements

Taking into account the Volume and Open Interest on these contracts, it appears that whales have been targeting a price range from $45.0 to $130.0 for Morgan Stanley over the last 3 months.

Insights into Volume & Open Interest

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 Morgan Stanley’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 Morgan Stanley’s whale trades within a strike price range from $45.0 to $130.0 in the last 30 days.

Morgan Stanley Call and Put Volume: 30-Day Overview

Largest Options Trades Observed:

Symbol	PUT/CALL	Trade Type	Sentiment	Exp. Date	Ask	Bid	Price	Strike Price	Total Trade Price	Open Interest	Volume
MS	PUT	SWEEP	NEUTRAL	07/18/25	$9.2	$9.15	$9.15	$95.00	$272.5K	228	4
MS	PUT	SWEEP	BEARISH	07/18/25	$9.15	$8.8	$9.15	$95.00	$242.4K	228	665
MS	CALL	SWEEP	BEARISH	04/11/25	$12.25	$12.2	$12.2	$88.00	$136.6K	0	0
MS	PUT	TRADE	BULLISH	12/19/25	$36.1	$34.7	$34.7	$130.00	$104.1K	605	30
MS	PUT	SWEEP	BEARISH	04/17/25	$6.1	$6.05	$6.1	$97.00	$100.6K	0	42

About Morgan Stanley

Morgan Stanley is a global investment bank whose history, through its legacy firms, can be traced back to 1924. The company has institutional securities, wealth management, and investment management segments with approximately 45% of net revenue from its institutional securities business, 45% from wealth management, and 10% from investment management. About 24% of its total revenue is from outside the Americas. The company had over $6 trillion of client assets as well as around 70,000 employees at the end of 2024.

After a thorough review of the options trading surrounding Morgan Stanley, we move to examine the company in more detail. This includes an assessment of its current market status and performance.

Where Is Morgan Stanley Standing Right Now?

• Trading volume stands at 5,884,411, with MS’s price down by -1.07%, positioned at $98.76.
• RSI indicators show the stock to be may be approaching oversold.
• Earnings announcement expected in 4 days.

What Analysts Are Saying About Morgan Stanley

Over the past month, 5 industry analysts have shared their insights on this stock, proposing an average target price of $133.2.

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* Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Evercore ISI Group keeps a Outperform rating on Morgan Stanley with a target price of $138.
* Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Wells Fargo keeps a Equal-Weight rating on Morgan Stanley with a target price of $130.
* An analyst from JP Morgan persists with their Neutral rating on Morgan Stanley, maintaining a target price of $129.
* Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Citigroup continues to hold a Neutral rating for Morgan Stanley, targeting a price of $125.
* Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from B of A Securities keeps a Buy rating on Morgan Stanley with a target price of $144.

Options are a riskier asset compared to just trading the stock, but they have higher profit potential. Serious options traders manage this risk by educating themselves daily, scaling in and out of trades, following more than one indicator, and following the markets closely.

If you want to stay updated on the latest options trades for Morgan Stanley, Benzinga Pro gives you real-time options trades alerts.

No gainer in today’s Pre-market session.

Losers

Symbol	Name	Price	Change ($)	Change (%)	Volume
(NYSE:XLF)	SPDR Select Sector Fund – Financial	42.8800	-1.32	-2.99	1.4 million
(NYSE:XLE)	SPDR Select Sector Fund – Energy Select Sector	76.7100	-2.05	-2.61	305.7K
(NYSE:XLC)	The Communication Services Select Sector SPDR Fund	85.0000	-2.23	-2.56	6.5K
(NYSE:XLK)	SPDR Select Sector Fund – Technology	177.9100	-4.46	-2.45	170.6K
(NYSE:XLY)	SPDR Select Sector Fund – Consumer Discretionary	178.8200	-3.97	-2.18	19.4K
(NYSE:XLB)	Materials Select Sector SPDR	76.2301	-1.65	-2.12	13.4K
(NYSE:XLV)	SPDR Select Sector Fund – Health Care	132.5600	-2.72	-2.02	255.6K
(NYSE:XLI)	SPDR Select Sector Fund – Industrial	116.0100	-1.93	-1.64	22.5K
(NYSE:XLP)	SPDR Select Sector Fund – Consumer Staples	77.4600	-1.00	-1.28	96.9K
(NYSE:XLRE)	Real Estate Select Sector SPDR Fund (The)	38.4800	-0.48	-1.24	4.3K
(NYSE:XLU)	SPDR Select Sector Fund – Utilities	73.9200	-0.61	-0.82	42.5K

Pulled from Benzinga Pro data the above sector movers alert assists traders in understanding macro-level trends and market variations. Traders will look for sector movers providing information on sectors that are over- or under-performing, deriving these results into investing decisions on exchange-traded funds (ETFs) or individual tickers in those sectors.

To read more about sector movers, click here.

In the current session, Microsoft Inc. (NASDAQ:MSFT) is trading at $365.39, after a 2.07% decrease. Over the past month, the stock decreased by 7.09%, and in the past year, by 13.93%. With performance like this, long-term shareholders are more likely to start looking into the company’s price-to-earnings ratio.

Microsoft P/E Compared to Competitors

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 71.75 in the Software industry, Microsoft Inc. has a lower P/E ratio of 30.07. 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.

In summary, while the price-to-earnings ratio is a valuable tool for investors to evaluate a company’s market performance, it should be used with caution. A low P/E ratio can be an indication of undervaluation, but it can also suggest weak growth prospects or financial instability. Moreover, the P/E ratio is just one of many metrics that investors should consider when making investment decisions, and it should be evaluated alongside other financial ratios, industry trends, and qualitative factors. By taking a comprehensive approach to analyzing a company’s financial health, investors can make well-informed decisions that are more likely to lead to successful outcomes.

Gainers

Symbol	Name	Price	Change ($)	Change (%)	Volume
(NYSE:XLU)	SPDR Select Sector Fund – Utilities	79.01	0.09	0.11	45.0K

Losers

Symbol	Name	Price	Change ($)	Change (%)	Volume
(NYSE:XLE)	SPDR Select Sector Fund – Energy Select Sector	83.87	-2.87	-3.31	379.6K
(NYSE:XLF)	SPDR Select Sector Fund – Financial	46.19	-1.50	-3.15	1.9 million
(NYSE:XLY)	SPDR Select Sector Fund – Consumer Discretionary	185.42	-5.61	-2.94	18.7K
(NYSE:XLK)	SPDR Select Sector Fund – Technology	190.00	-5.23	-2.68	137.4K
(NYSE:XLB)	Materials Select Sector SPDR	80.87	-2.21	-2.67	21.8K
(NYSE:XLI)	SPDR Select Sector Fund – Industrial	122.62	-3.23	-2.57	32.5K
(NYSE:XLC)	The Communication Services Select Sector SPDR Fund	90.99	-1.54	-1.67	17.6K
(NYSE:XLV)	SPDR Select Sector Fund – Health Care	142.00	-1.13	-0.79	27.6K
(NYSE:XLP)	SPDR Select Sector Fund – Consumer Staples	81.55	-0.47	-0.58	138.4K
(NYSE:XLRE)	Real Estate Select Sector SPDR Fund (The)	40.60	-0.22	-0.54	12.3K

Pulled from Benzinga Pro data the above sector movers alert assists traders in understanding macro-level trends and market variations. Traders will look for sector movers providing information on sectors that are over- or under-performing, deriving these results into investing decisions on exchange-traded funds (ETFs) or individual tickers in those sectors.

For more information on sector movers, click here.

Financial giants have made a conspicuous bullish move on Energy Transfer. Our analysis of options history for Energy Transfer (NYSE:ET) revealed 13 unusual trades.

Delving into the details, we found 46% of traders were bullish, while 46% showed bearish tendencies. Out of all the trades we spotted, 5 were puts, with a value of $673,050, and 8 were calls, valued at $357,375.

What’s The Price Target?

After evaluating the trading volumes and Open Interest, it’s evident that the major market movers are focusing on a price band between $10.0 and $25.0 for Energy Transfer, spanning the last three months.

Analyzing Volume & Open Interest

Assessing the volume and open interest is a strategic step in options trading. These metrics shed light on the liquidity and investor interest in Energy Transfer’s options at specified strike prices. The forthcoming data visualizes the fluctuation in volume and open interest for both calls and puts, linked to Energy Transfer’s substantial trades, within a strike price spectrum from $10.0 to $25.0 over the preceding 30 days.

Energy Transfer 30-Day Option Volume & Interest Snapshot

Largest Options Trades Observed:

Symbol	PUT/CALL	Trade Type	Sentiment	Exp. Date	Ask	Bid	Price	Strike Price	Total Trade Price	Open Interest	Volume
ET	PUT	SWEEP	BULLISH	04/11/25	$1.34	$1.17	$1.22	$19.00	$469.7K	5.1K	5.0K
ET	CALL	SWEEP	NEUTRAL	01/16/26	$0.22	$0.16	$0.19	$25.00	$91.5K	29.6K	4.8K
ET	PUT	TRADE	BULLISH	04/11/25	$1.2	$1.17	$1.17	$19.00	$83.0K	5.1K	1.1K
ET	CALL	TRADE	BEARISH	01/15/27	$3.8	$3.7	$3.7	$15.00	$55.5K	16.6K	150
ET	CALL	TRADE	BEARISH	01/15/27	$5.6	$5.1	$5.17	$13.00	$51.7K	1.9K	100

About Energy Transfer

Energy Transfer owns one of the largest portfolios of crude oil, natural gas, and natural gas liquid assets in the US, primarily in Texas and the US midcontinent region. Its pipeline network includes more than 12,000 miles of intrastate pipelines and 20,000 miles of interstate pipelines. It also owns gathering, processing, and storage facilities in the largest US oil and gas producing regions. Other businesses include a network of natrual gas liquids and refined products facilities, 18,000 miles of crude oil pipelines, and the Lake Charles gas liquefaction facility. Energy Transfer combined its publicly traded limited and general partnerships in October 2018.

Having examined the options trading patterns of Energy Transfer, our attention now turns directly to the company. This shift allows us to delve into its present market position and performance

Energy Transfer’s Current Market Status

• With a volume of 17,825,699, the price of ET is down -4.94% at $18.0.
• RSI indicators hint that the underlying stock is currently neutral between overbought and oversold.
• Next earnings are expected to be released in 34 days.

What The Experts Say On Energy Transfer

Over the past month, 2 industry analysts have shared their insights on this stock, proposing an average target price of $24.5.

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* Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Morgan Stanley continues to hold a Overweight rating for Energy Transfer, targeting a price of $26.
* Reflecting concerns, an analyst from RBC Capital lowers its rating to Outperform with a new price target of $23.

Options trading presents higher risks and potential rewards. Astute traders manage these risks by continually educating themselves, adapting their strategies, monitoring multiple indicators, and keeping a close eye on market movements. Stay informed about the latest Energy Transfer options trades with real-time alerts from Benzinga Pro.

No gainer in today’s Pre-market session.

Losers

Symbol	Name	Price	Change ($)	Change (%)	Volume
(NYSE:XLK)	SPDR Select Sector Fund – Technology	198.90	-10.63	-5.08	109.5K
(NYSE:XLE)	SPDR Select Sector Fund – Energy Select Sector	89.50	-4.63	-4.92	258.5K
(NYSE:XLY)	SPDR Select Sector Fund – Consumer Discretionary	193.54	-9.77	-4.81	29.2K
(NYSE:XLF)	SPDR Select Sector Fund – Financial	48.27	-1.89	-3.77	513.1K
(NYSE:XLI)	SPDR Select Sector Fund – Industrial	128.21	-4.84	-3.64	14.1K
(NYSE:XLB)	Materials Select Sector SPDR	84.20	-2.81	-3.23	11.9K
(NYSE:XLC)	The Communication Services Select Sector SPDR Fund	94.00	-2.85	-2.95	28.6K
(NYSE:XLP)	SPDR Select Sector Fund – Consumer Staples	80.35	-1.20	-1.48	337.5K
(NYSE:XLRE)	Real Estate Select Sector SPDR Fund (The)	41.53	-0.55	-1.31	1.4K
(NYSE:XLV)	SPDR Select Sector Fund – Health Care	143.30	-1.00	-0.70	17.7K
(NYSE:XLU)	SPDR Select Sector Fund – Utilities	79.17	-0.25	-0.32	134.1K

Pulled from Benzinga Pro data this sector movers alert provides traders with a compiled way to read macro-level market trends. Investors garner a particular interest in sector movers to better determine sectors that are over- or under-performing to make better investing decisions on exchange-traded funds (ETFs) or individual tickers in those sectors.

For more information on sector movers, click here.

No gainer in today’s Pre-market session.

Losers

Symbol	Name	Price	Change ($)	Change (%)	Volume
(NYSE:XLY)	SPDR Select Sector Fund – Consumer Discretionary	196.50	-3.02	-1.52	1.8K
(NYSE:XLK)	SPDR Select Sector Fund – Technology	205.10	-2.89	-1.39	23.8K
(NYSE:XLI)	SPDR Select Sector Fund – Industrial	130.75	-1.06	-0.81	2.6K
(NYSE:XLF)	SPDR Select Sector Fund – Financial	49.37	-0.38	-0.77	199.5K
(NYSE:XLB)	Materials Select Sector SPDR	85.69	-0.61	-0.71	3.3K
(NYSE:XLE)	SPDR Select Sector Fund – Energy Select Sector	93.42	-0.58	-0.62	16.7K
(NYSE:XLV)	SPDR Select Sector Fund – Health Care	142.71	-0.63	-0.44	12.6K
(NYSE:XLRE)	Real Estate Select Sector SPDR Fund (The)	41.75	-0.13	-0.32	922
(NYSE:XLU)	SPDR Select Sector Fund – Utilities	79.04	-0.01	-0.02	16.4K

Pulled from Benzinga Pro data this sector movers alerts can help traders understand macro-level market trends. Traders often look for sector movers to provide high-level analysis on which sectors are over- or under-performing to make better investing decisions on exchange traded funds (ETFs) or individual tickers in those sectors.

To read more about sector movers, click here.