From Spike In SPY, QQQ Call Volume To Musk's Short-Seller Showdown: 2025's Most-Read Benzinga Stories

Market Insights - A spike in call volume for Nasdaq options was observed shortly before President Trump's announcement on a tariff pause, raising concerns about potential insider trading among Congress members [2] - Howard Marks issued a warning about market conditions, highlighting signs of over-optimism, AI hype, and reliance on a few dominant stocks, indicating potential risks for investors [4] - Elon Musk challenged short-sellers of Tesla, predicting significant gains from self-driving technology, despite Tesla's shares dropping approximately 53% from their peak, resulting in short-sellers profiting $16.2 billion in three months [7] Cryptocurrency Trends - A crypto analyst predicted a potential 2,600% increase for Dogecoin, which could elevate its market capitalization to $1 trillion, based on historical performance comparisons with Bitcoin [5] Company Strategies - Economist Peter Schiff suggested that Nike would not relocate production to the U.S. despite new tariffs, which could lead to higher prices and lower domestic sales, as the company may focus on international markets instead [6]