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Gainers

Symbol	Name	Price	Change ($)	Change (%)	Volume
(NYSE:XLV)	SPDR Select Sector Fund – Health Care	135.73	0.84	0.62	9.5K
(NYSE:XLB)	Materials Select Sector SPDR	78.64	0.46	0.58	5.0K
(NYSE:XLC)	The Communication Services Select Sector SPDR Fund	90.91	0.41	0.45	6.5K
(NYSE:XLE)	SPDR Select Sector Fund – Energy Select Sector	77.33	0.35	0.45	134.0K
(NYSE:XLY)	SPDR Select Sector Fund – Consumer Discretionary	188.60	0.70	0.37	7.1K
(NYSE:XLI)	SPDR Select Sector Fund – Industrial	123.84	0.35	0.28	4.7K
(NYSE:XLK)	SPDR Select Sector Fund – Technology	194.87	0.50	0.25	91.1K
(NYSE:XLP)	SPDR Select Sector Fund – Consumer Staples	79.45	0.10	0.12	1.6K
(NYSE:XLRE)	Real Estate Select Sector SPDR Fund (The)	38.42	0.04	0.10	8.5K

Losers

Symbol	Name	Price	Change ($)	Change (%)	Volume
(NYSE:XLF)	SPDR Select Sector Fund – Financial	45.83	-0.08	-0.18	850.9K
(NYSE:XLU)	SPDR Select Sector Fund – Utilities	75.37	-0.03	-0.04	41.9K

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.

No gainer in today’s Pre-market session.

Losers

Symbol	Name	Price	Change ($)	Change (%)	Volume
(NYSE:XLK)	SPDR Select Sector Fund – Technology	198.5800	-5.28	-2.60	83.4K
(NYSE:XLE)	SPDR Select Sector Fund – Energy Select Sector	80.3900	-1.97	-2.40	136.2K
(NYSE:XLY)	SPDR Select Sector Fund – Consumer Discretionary	191.4700	-4.07	-2.09	14.7K
(NYSE:XLC)	The Communication Services Select Sector SPDR Fund	91.9297	-1.81	-1.94	13.5K
(NYSE:XLB)	Materials Select Sector SPDR	79.2300	-1.53	-1.90	6.6K
(NYSE:XLI)	SPDR Select Sector Fund – Industrial	124.8300	-1.93	-1.53	44.7K
(NYSE:XLF)	SPDR Select Sector Fund – Financial	46.6600	-0.57	-1.21	823.1K
(NYSE:XLRE)	Real Estate Select Sector SPDR Fund (The)	38.7600	-0.45	-1.15	2.6K
(NYSE:XLU)	SPDR Select Sector Fund – Utilities	75.5500	-0.42	-0.56	9.8K
(NYSE:XLV)	SPDR Select Sector Fund – Health Care	138.0100	-0.75	-0.55	35.7K
(NYSE:XLP)	SPDR Select Sector Fund – Consumer Staples	79.0400	-0.27	-0.35	10.7K

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.

For more information on sector movers, click here.

CarMax, Inc. (NYSE:KMX) shares are trading higher after the company reported fourth-quarter earnings results.

• Quarterly sales of $6 billion beat the street view of $5.96 billion.
• Retail used unit sales rose by 6.2% Y/Y
• Comparable store used unit sales increased by 5.1% Y/Y
• Wholesale units increased 3.1% Y/Y.
• The company reported earnings per share of 58 cents, missing the analyst consensus estimate of 68 cents.
• CarMax Auto Finance income was $159.3 million, an increase of 8.2 % year over year (Y/Y)
• The provision for loan losses stood at $68.3 million vs. $71.6 million a year ago quarter.
• Gross profit per retail used unit was $2,322 (up $71 per unit), and gross profit per wholesale unit was $1,045 (down $75 per unit).
• The Extended Protection Plan margin increased by $10 per retail unit to $580.
• In the fourth quarter, the company repurchased 1.2 million shares of common stock for $98.5 million.

Buyback: As of Feb. 28, the company had $1.94 billion remaining available for repurchase under the outstanding authorization.

The company exited the quarter with cash and equivalents worth $247 million. Restricted cash from collections on auto loans receivable totaled $559.1 million.

Inventories at quarter-end stood at $3.935 billion.

Outlook: For fiscal year 2026, the company plans to open new store growth of six locations, as well as four stand-alone reconditioning/auction centers.

The company projects capital expenditures of around $575 million in FY26.

The year-over-year increase is mainly due to the timing of land purchases, which were deferred from fiscal year 2025 to fiscal year 2026.

Investors can gain exposure to the stock via Valued Advisers Trust Kovitz Core Equity ETF (NYSE:EQTY) and Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight Consumer Discretionary ETF (NYSE:RSPD).

Price Action: KMX shares are trading higher by 6.44% to $86.66 premarket at last check Thursday.

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Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) is struggling to get back above the $80,000 level, which traders have identified as a crucial area of resistance.  

What Happened: In an X post on Tuesday, crypto trader Emperor provided a detailed analysis of Bitcoin stating that it has recently tapped into a high-confluence buy zone at $74,000–$76,000, where he had placed his long orders.

With a bounce underway, he now marks $80,000–$81,000 as the key level to watch.

Emperor explained that this resistance aligns with previous range lows and the value area low, making it a strong candidate for taking partial profits. He confirmed that he’s already exited some positions at $80,000 and will consider re-entering if price cleanly breaks above this level.

Also Read: Raoul Pal Says Crypto Market Nowhere Near COVID-19 ‘Peak Fear’

Why It Matters: While some market watchers have been linking BTC’s decline to the broader stock market slide, crypto trader Astronomer challenges that narrative with data.

He analyzed three major drawdowns and their Bitcoin vs. S&P 500 performance ratios:

• COVID Crash: S&P -35% vs. BTC -65% → Ratio: 1.85
• 2022 Bear Market: S&P -26% vs. BTC -77% → Ratio: 2.96
• Recent Drop: S&P -23% vs. BTC -30% → Ratio: 1.30

Astronomer argues that while macro cycles may cause both markets to drop simultaneously, the scale and behaviour differ significantly. He cautions against using equity market moves to predict Bitcoin’s path, saying it often adds confusion and clouds clear decision-making.

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• Millionaire Crypto Trader Reacts To Bitcoin Mega-Crash: ‘You Have Only One Job Here: Survive’

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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.

Unusual Options Activity Detected: Smart Money on the Move

Benzinga Edge’s Unusual Options board spots potential market movers before they happen. See what positions big money is taking on your favorite stocks. Click here for access.
* 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.

The CNN Money Fear and Greed index showed further decline in the overall market sentiment, while the index remained in the “Extreme Fear” zone on Friday.

U.S. stocks settled lower on Friday, with the Dow Jones index tumbling over 2,200 points during the session.

Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA) shares dipped over 10% on Friday, Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ:NVDA) lost 7.4%, while Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) dipped 7.3% during the session.

On the economic data front, in March, nonfarm payrolls surged by 228,000, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported Friday. The outcome is well above the three-month average of 195,000 and topped economists’ forecasts of 135,000. February’s employment growth was downwardly revised to 117,000. The unemployment rate unexpectedly inched higher from 4.1% to 4.2%, defying expectations for no change. Average hourly earnings increased 0.3% from February’s pace, as predicted, and rose 3.8% year-over-year, marginally lower than the 3.9% predicted.

Most sectors on the S&P 500 closed on a negative note, with financial, energy, and information technology stocks recording the biggest losses on Friday. However, consumer staples stocks bucked the overall market trend, closing the session higher.

The Dow Jones closed lower by around 2,231 points to 38,314.86 on Friday. The S&P 500 dipped 5.97% to 5,074.08, while the Nasdaq Composite tumbled 5.82% to 15,587.79 during Friday’s session.

Investors are awaiting earnings results from Levi Strauss & Co. (NYSE:LEVI), Dave & Buster’s Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ:PLAY), and The Greenbrier Companies Inc. (NYSE:GBX) today.

What is CNN Business Fear & Greed Index?

At a current reading of 4.2, the index remained in the “Extreme Fear” zone on Friday, versus a prior reading of 6.0.

The Fear & Greed Index is a measure of the current market sentiment. It is based on the premise that higher fear exerts pressure on stock prices, while higher greed has the opposite effect. The index is calculated based on seven equal-weighted indicators. The index ranges from 0 to 100, where 0 represents maximum fear and 100 signals maximum greediness.

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