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Shares of companies in the broader industrial sector are trading lower amid overall market weakness on US consumer and economic concerns.

Shares of airline stocks are trading lower amid overall market weakness on US economic concerns following weak consumer data. Additionally, recent air traffic incidents and FAA uncertainty may be weighing on the sector.

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 Industrials 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>DAL</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$65.00</td>
<td>$62.3K</td>
<td>10.9K</td>
<td>1.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>LYFT</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$12.00</td>
<td>$147.0K</td>
<td>253</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/18/26</td>
<td>$350.00</td>
<td>$38.5K</td>
<td>1.9K</td>
<td>365</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>UAL</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
<td>$196.2K</td>
<td>3.2K</td>
<td>336</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>HWM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$155.00</td>
<td>$45.5K</td>
<td>4</td>
<td>215</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CAT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$340.00</td>
<td>$100.9K</td>
<td>252</td>
<td>191</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>VRT</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$95.00</td>
<td>$65.7K</td>
<td>698</td>
<td>176</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GE</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$205.00</td>
<td>$48.8K</td>
<td>1.9K</td>
<td>150</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>UBER</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>08/15/25</td>
<td>$67.50</td>
<td>$29.2K</td>
<td>493</td>
<td>92</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>FTAI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$110.00</td>
<td>$54.8K</td>
<td>595</td>
<td>82</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These itemized elaborations have been created using the accompanying table. 
• For DAL (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DAL#NYSE">DAL</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 29 day(s) on March 21, 2025. This event was a transfer of 162 contract(s) at a $65.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 11 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $62.3K, with a price of $385.0 per contract. There were 10939 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1188 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For LYFT (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LYFT#NASDAQ">LYFT</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 211 day(s) on September 19, 2025. This event was a transfer of 1000 contract(s) at a $12.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $147.0K, with a price of $147.0 per contract. There were 253 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1026 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For BA (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BA#NYSE">BA</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 666 day(s) on December 18, 2026. This event was a transfer of 100 contract(s) at a $350.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $38.5K, with a price of $385.0 per contract. There were 1928 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 365 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For UAL (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UAL#NASDAQ">UAL</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 29 day(s) on March 21, 2025. This event was a transfer of 370 contract(s) at a $100.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 30 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $196.2K, with a price of $535.0 per contract. There were 3246 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 336 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For HWM (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HWM#NYSE">HWM</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 85 day(s) on May 16, 2025. This event was a transfer of 130 contract(s) at a $155.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 15 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $45.5K, with a price of $350.0 per contract. There were 4 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 215 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For CAT (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CAT#NYSE">CAT</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 56 day(s) on April 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 48 contract(s) at a $340.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 11 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $100.9K, with a price of $2105.0 per contract. There were 252 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 191 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding VRT (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VRT#NYSE">VRT</a>), we observe a put option trade with neutral sentiment. It expires in 330 day(s) on January 16, 2026. Parties traded 44 contract(s) at a $95.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $65.7K, with a price of $1495.0 per contract. There were 698 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 176 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding GE (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GE#NYSE">GE</a>), we observe a call option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 1 day(s) on February 21, 2025. Parties traded 122 contract(s) at a $205.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $48.8K, with a price of $400.0 per contract. There were 1949 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 150 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For UBER (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UBER#NYSE">UBER</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 176 day(s) on August 15, 2025. This event was a transfer of 17 contract(s) at a $67.50 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 3 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $29.2K, with a price of $1720.0 per contract. There were 493 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 92 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding FTAI (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FTAI#NASDAQ">FTAI</a>), we observe a call option trade with neutral sentiment. It expires in 56 day(s) on April 17, 2025. Parties traded 14 contract(s) at a $110.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $54.8K, with a price of $3920.0 per contract. There were 595 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 82 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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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 Industrials 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>EOSE</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$7.50</td>
<td>$35.1K</td>
<td>19.7K</td>
<td>10.5K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>HTZ</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$4.00</td>
<td>$37.5K</td>
<td>769</td>
<td>5.5K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>JOBY</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$10.00</td>
<td>$36.0K</td>
<td>11.6K</td>
<td>928</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>UAL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$109.00</td>
<td>$36.2K</td>
<td>1.6K</td>
<td>607</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DE</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$470.00</td>
<td>$2.2 million</td>
<td>919</td>
<td>400</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MMM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/20/26</td>
<td>$185.00</td>
<td>$34.3K</td>
<td>76</td>
<td>368</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CSX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$32.50</td>
<td>$28.0K</td>
<td>639</td>
<td>315</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>FWRD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$35.00</td>
<td>$27.7K</td>
<td>678</td>
<td>253</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SMR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$20.00</td>
<td>$50.9K</td>
<td>759</td>
<td>112</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>RKLB</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$40.00</td>
<td>$42.2K</td>
<td>5.8K</td>
<td>102</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These itemized elaborations have been created using the accompanying table. 
• For EOSE (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EOSE#NASDAQ">EOSE</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 86 day(s) on May 16, 2025. This event was a transfer of 1000 contract(s) at a $7.50 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 10 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $35.1K, with a price of $35.0 per contract. There were 19705 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 10540 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding HTZ (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HTZ#NASDAQ">HTZ</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 30 day(s) on March 21, 2025. Parties traded 1500 contract(s) at a $4.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 40 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $37.5K, with a price of $25.0 per contract. There were 769 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 5502 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For JOBY (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JOBY#NYSE">JOBY</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 57 day(s) on April 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 900 contract(s) at a $10.00 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 $36.0K, with a price of $40.0 per contract. There were 11665 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 928 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding UAL (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UAL#NASDAQ">UAL</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 2 day(s) on February 21, 2025. Parties traded 250 contract(s) at a $109.00 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 $36.2K, with a price of $145.0 per contract. There were 1611 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 607 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding DE (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DE#NYSE">DE</a>), we observe a call option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 695 day(s) on January 15, 2027. Parties traded 200 contract(s) at a $470.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $2.2 million, with a price of $11275.0 per contract. There were 919 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 400 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding MMM (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MMM#NYSE">MMM</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 394 day(s) on March 20, 2026. Parties traded 52 contract(s) at a $185.00 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 $34.3K, with a price of $665.0 per contract. There were 76 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 368 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding CSX (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CSX#NASDAQ">CSX</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 30 day(s) on March 21, 2025. Parties traded 350 contract(s) at a $32.50 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 14 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $28.0K, with a price of $80.0 per contract. There were 639 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 315 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For FWRD (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FWRD#NASDAQ">FWRD</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 30 day(s) on March 21, 2025. This event was a transfer of 241 contract(s) at a $35.00 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 $27.7K, with a price of $115.0 per contract. There were 678 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 253 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For SMR (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMR#NYSE">SMR</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 86 day(s) on May 16, 2025. This event was a transfer of 100 contract(s) at a $20.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $50.9K, with a price of $510.0 per contract. There were 759 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 112 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding RKLB (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RKLB#NASDAQ">RKLB</a>), we observe a call option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 331 day(s) on January 16, 2026. Parties traded 63 contract(s) at a $40.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $42.2K, with a price of $670.0 per contract. There were 5850 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 102 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more news on unusual options activity</a>. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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What Happened: Institutional investment managers are legally required to disclose their quarter-end holdings in 13f filings. Druckenmiller&#8217;s Duquesne Family Office filed on Friday.
According to the filing, Duquesne owned 1,043,805 shares of United Airlines as of Dec. 31, 2024. The position represents 2.7% of the family office&#8217;s portfolio.
Druckenmiller previously owned shares of the Chicago-based company in 2017.
Why it Matters: Druckenmiller&#8217;s thought process behind his investment is unclear.
United Airlines beat earnings and revenue estimates in its third and fourth quarters of 2024. The company lagged behind Delta Airlines and American Airlines following the COVID-19 pandemic but has recovered since then.
United Airlines&#8217; share price has risen over 80% since the end of September, reflecting investor optimism about the airline&#8217;s recovery and growth prospects.
The company has focused on <a href="https://www.united.com/en/us/newsroom/announcements/cision-125351">expanding</a> international routes, <a href="https://www.united.com/en/us/fly/new-united-fleet-experience.html">upgrading</a> its fleet, and enhancing customer experience, which may have contributed to its recent success. Additionally, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/travel/24/12/42745629/gas-prices-to-fall-in-2025-gasbuddy-says-welcome-relief-for-drivers">falling jet fuel prices</a> and strong demand for air travel have bolstered profitability across the industry.
Druckenmiller&#8217;s investment could signal confidence in United Airlines&#8217; strategic direction and long-term growth potential. Investors will be watching closely to see if he increases his stake in the coming quarters, potentially influencing market sentiment toward the airline sector.
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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 Industrials 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 align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>CAT</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$360.00</td>
<td>$28.3K</td>
<td>187</td>
<td align="right">529</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GEV</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/14/25</td>
<td>$345.00</td>
<td>$567.7K</td>
<td>9</td>
<td align="right">510</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>UAL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$97.50</td>
<td>$29.7K</td>
<td>180</td>
<td align="right">409</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>UBER</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>12/19/25</td>
<td>$30.00</td>
<td>$255.0K</td>
<td>3.8K</td>
<td align="right">350</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>INOD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$55.00</td>
<td>$105.0K</td>
<td>475</td>
<td align="right">335</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>VRT</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$60.00</td>
<td>$63.0K</td>
<td>2.1K</td>
<td align="right">201</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ZIM</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/18/26</td>
<td>$29.16</td>
<td>$130.9K</td>
<td>30</td>
<td align="right">181</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>UPS</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$125.00</td>
<td>$58.5K</td>
<td>765</td>
<td align="right">51</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>HWM</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$120.00</td>
<td>$32.7K</td>
<td>58</td>
<td align="right">29</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DE</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$460.00</td>
<td>$56.7K</td>
<td>678</td>
<td align="right">24</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These itemized elaborations have been created using the accompanying table. 
• Regarding CAT (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CAT#NYSE">CAT</a>), we observe a put option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 218 day(s) on September 19, 2025. Parties traded 10 contract(s) at a $360.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $28.3K, with a price of $2835.0 per contract. There were 187 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 529 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For GEV (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GEV#NYSE">GEV</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 29 day(s) on March 14, 2025. This event was a transfer of 498 contract(s) at a $345.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $567.7K, with a price of $1140.0 per contract. There were 9 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 510 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding UAL (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UAL#NASDAQ">UAL</a>), we observe a call option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 63 day(s) on April 17, 2025. Parties traded 30 contract(s) at a $97.50 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $29.7K, with a price of $990.0 per contract. There were 180 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 409 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding UBER (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UBER#NYSE">UBER</a>), we observe a call option trade with neutral sentiment. It expires in 309 day(s) on December 19, 2025. Parties traded 50 contract(s) at a $30.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $255.0K, with a price of $5100.0 per contract. There were 3860 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 350 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For INOD (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INOD#NASDAQ">INOD</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 36 day(s) on March 21, 2025. This event was a transfer of 150 contract(s) at a $55.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 14 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $105.0K, with a price of $700.0 per contract. There were 475 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 335 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For VRT (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VRT#NYSE">VRT</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 337 day(s) on January 16, 2026. This event was a transfer of 200 contract(s) at a $60.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $63.0K, with a price of $315.0 per contract. There were 2126 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 201 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding ZIM (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ZIM#NYSE">ZIM</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 490 day(s) on June 18, 2026. Parties traded 91 contract(s) at a $29.16 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 $130.9K, with a price of $1440.0 per contract. There were 30 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 181 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding UPS (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UPS#NYSE">UPS</a>), we observe a call option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 701 day(s) on January 15, 2027. Parties traded 50 contract(s) at a $125.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $58.5K, with a price of $1170.0 per contract. There were 765 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 51 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For HWM (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HWM#NYSE">HWM</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 337 day(s) on January 16, 2026. This event was a transfer of 28 contract(s) at a $120.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 8 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $32.7K, with a price of $1170.0 per contract. There were 58 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 29 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding DE (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DE#NYSE">DE</a>), we observe a call option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 337 day(s) on January 16, 2026. Parties traded 10 contract(s) at a $460.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $56.7K, with a price of $5670.0 per contract. There were 678 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 24 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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Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bullish stance on United Airlines Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UAL#NASDAQ">UAL</a>).
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 UAL, it often means somebody knows something is about to happen.
So how do we know what these investors just did? 
Today, <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/?utm_source=insights">Benzinga</a>'s options scanner spotted 16 uncommon options trades for United Airlines Holdings.
This isn't normal.
The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 43% bullish and 43%, bearish.
Out of all of the special options we uncovered, 9 are puts, for a total amount of $406,220, and 7 are calls, for a total amount of $313,814.
<h3>What's The Price Target?</h3>
Based on the trading activity, it appears that the significant investors are aiming for a price territory stretching from $52.5 to $115.0 for United Airlines Holdings over the recent three months. 
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Trends</h3>
Assessing the volume and open interest is a strategic step in options trading. These metrics shed light on the liquidity and investor interest in United Airlines Holdings's options at specified strike prices. The forthcoming data visualizes the fluctuation in volume and open interest for both calls and puts, linked to United Airlines Holdings's substantial trades, within a strike price spectrum from $52.5 to $115.0 over the preceding 30 days.
<h3>United Airlines Holdings Call and Put Volume: 30-Day Overview</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1739385024_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Significant Options Trades Detected:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th align="right">Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>UAL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>12/18/26</td>
<td>$61.45</td>
<td>$60.85</td>
<td>$60.85</td>
<td>$52.50</td>
<td>$73.0K</td>
<td align="right">60</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>UAL</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$3.25</td>
<td>$3.2</td>
<td>$3.2</td>
<td>$107.00</td>
<td>$64.3K</td>
<td align="right">568</td>
<td align="right">319</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>UAL</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$16.75</td>
<td>$16.55</td>
<td>$16.6</td>
<td>$115.00</td>
<td>$56.4K</td>
<td align="right">123</td>
<td align="right">36</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>UAL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$22.85</td>
<td>$22.45</td>
<td>$22.56</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
<td>$56.4K</td>
<td align="right">410</td>
<td align="right">25</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>UAL</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$5.3</td>
<td>$5.1</td>
<td>$5.22</td>
<td>$85.00</td>
<td>$52.2K</td>
<td align="right">749</td>
<td align="right">400</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About United Airlines Holdings</h3>
United Airlines is a major US network carrier with hubs in San Francisco, Chicago, Houston, Denver, Los Angeles, New York/Newark, and Washington, D.C. United operates a hub-and-spoke system that is more focused on international and long-haul travel than its large US peers.
In light of the recent options history for United Airlines Holdings, it's now appropriate to focus on the company itself. We aim to explore its current performance.
<h3>Where Is United Airlines Holdings Standing Right Now?</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a volume of 2,851,112, the price of UAL is down -0.61% at $102.68. </li>
<li>RSI indicators hint that the underlying stock is currently neutral between overbought and oversold.</li>
<li>Next earnings are expected to be released in 62 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What Analysts Are Saying About United Airlines Holdings</h3>
Over the past month, 3 industry analysts have shared their insights on this stock, proposing an average target price of $133.33333333333334.
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&#x2A; An analyst from Raymond James has revised its rating downward to Outperform, adjusting the price target to $130. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Morgan Stanley keeps a Overweight rating on United Airlines Holdings with a target price of $140. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Susquehanna continues to hold a Positive rating for United Airlines Holdings, targeting a price of $130. 
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.
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Looking At United Airlines Holdings's Recent Unusual Options Activity

United Airlines Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UAL#NASDAQ">UAL</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 15 years by 1.49% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 13.68%. Currently, United Airlines Holdings has a market capitalization of $35.86 billion. 
Buying $100 In UAL: If an investor had bought $100 of UAL stock 15 years ago, it would be worth $697.00 today based on a price of $109.05 for UAL at the time of writing.
<h3>United Airlines Holdings's Performance Over Last 15 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1738882810_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
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 You Would Have Made Owning United Airlines Holdings Stock In The Last 15 Years

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Analysts' ratings for United Airlines Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UAL#NASDAQ">UAL</a>) over the last quarter vary from bullish to bearish, as provided by 13 analysts.
The table below offers a condensed view of their recent ratings, showcasing the changing sentiments over the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th align="right">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">5</td>
<td align="right">8</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">4</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">4</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
In the assessment of 12-month price targets, analysts unveil insights for United Airlines Holdings, presenting an average target of $130.62, a high estimate of $150.00, and a low estimate of $119.00. Witnessing a positive shift, the current average has risen by 24.61% from the previous average price target of $104.82.
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1738699254_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Interpreting Analyst Ratings: A Closer Look</h2>
A clear picture of United Airlines Holdings's perception among financial experts is painted with a thorough analysis of recent analyst actions. The summary below outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Christopher Stathoulopoulos</td>
<td>Susquehanna</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Positive</td>
<td>$130.00</td>
<td>$120.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Ravi Shanker</td>
<td>Morgan Stanley</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$140.00</td>
<td>$130.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Savanthi Syth</td>
<td>Raymond James</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$130.00</td>
<td>$120.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jamie Baker</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$133.00</td>
<td>$108.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Christopher Stathoulopoulos</td>
<td>Susquehanna</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Positive</td>
<td>$120.00</td>
<td>$85.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Thomas Wadewitz</td>
<td>UBS</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$140.00</td>
<td>$139.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Savanthi Syth</td>
<td>Raymond James</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$120.00</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Ravi Shanker</td>
<td>Morgan Stanley</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$130.00</td>
<td>$88.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Stephen Trent</td>
<td>Citigroup</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$122.00</td>
<td>$98.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Thomas Wadewitz</td>
<td>UBS</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$139.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Helane Becker</td>
<td>TD Cowen</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$125.00</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Catherine O'Brien</td>
<td>Goldman Sachs</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$119.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Brandon Oglenski</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$150.00</td>
<td>$75.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Responding to changing market dynamics and company performance, analysts update their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise', or 'Lower' their stance, it signifies their response to recent developments related to United Airlines Holdings. This offers insight into analysts' perspectives on the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Gaining insights, analysts provide qualitative assessments, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings reflect expectations for the relative performance of United Airlines Holdings compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Gaining insights, analysts provide estimates for the future value of United Airlines Holdings's stock. This comparison reveals trends in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
</ul>
To gain a panoramic view of United Airlines Holdings's market performance, explore these analyst evaluations alongside essential financial indicators. Stay informed and make judicious decisions using our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/UAL/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights">Stay up to date on United Airlines Holdings analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>Delving into United Airlines Holdings's Background</h2>
United Airlines is a major US network carrier with hubs in San Francisco, Chicago, Houston, Denver, Los Angeles, New York/Newark, and Washington, D.C. United operates a hub-and-spoke system that is more focused on international and long-haul travel than its large US peers.
<h3>Unraveling the Financial Story of United Airlines Holdings</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: Above industry benchmarks, the company's market capitalization emphasizes a noteworthy size, indicative of a strong market presence.
Revenue Growth: United Airlines Holdings's revenue growth over a period of 3 months has faced challenges. As of 31 December, 2024, the company experienced a revenue decline of approximately -1.0%. This indicates a decrease in the company's top-line earnings. When compared to others in the Industrials sector, the company faces challenges, achieving a growth rate lower than the average among peers.
Net Margin: United Airlines Holdings's financial strength is reflected in its exceptional net margin, which exceeds industry averages. With a remarkable net margin of 6.7%, the company showcases strong profitability and effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): United Airlines Holdings's ROE stands out, surpassing industry averages. With an impressive ROE of 8.17%, the company demonstrates effective use of equity capital and strong financial performance.
Return on Assets (ROA): United Airlines Holdings's financial strength is reflected in its exceptional ROA, which exceeds industry averages. With a remarkable ROA of 1.34%, the company showcases efficient use of assets and strong financial health.
Debt Management: United Airlines Holdings's debt-to-equity ratio is below industry norms, indicating a sound financial structure with a ratio of 2.65.
<h2>The Significance of Analyst Ratings Explained</h2>
Within the domain of banking and financial systems, analysts specialize in reporting for specific stocks or defined sectors. Their work involves attending company conference calls and meetings, researching company financial statements, and communicating with insiders to publish "analyst ratings" for stocks. Analysts typically assess and rate each stock once per quarter.
Analysts may enhance their evaluations by incorporating forecasts for metrics like growth estimates, earnings, and revenue, delivering additional guidance to investors. It is vital to acknowledge that, although experts in stocks and sectors, analysts are human and express their opinions when providing insights.
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What Analysts Are Saying About United Airlines Holdings Stock

Susquehanna analyst Christopher Stathoulopoulos maintains United Airlines Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UAL#NASDAQ">UAL</a>) with a Positive and raises the price target from $120 to $130.

Susquehanna Maintains Positive on United Airlines Holdings, Raises Price Target to $130

Flights from New York/Newark to Tel Aviv resume March 15, with second daily flight resuming March 29
CHICAGO, Feb. 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- United is pleased to announce plans to restart New York/Newark to Tel Aviv service on March 15, with a second daily flight planned to begin March 29. This resumption follows a detailed assessment of operational considerations for the region and close work with the unions who represent our flight attendants and pilots. The flights will be operated on Boeing 787-10s.
United has a longstanding commitment to serving Tel Aviv, and this return will make United the first U.S. airline to resume service this year. United also offers connections to Tel Aviv through partners including Lufthansa Group airlines. United will continue to evaluate opportunities to restore additional flights based on demand.

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United To Restart Service To Tel Aviv, Israel; Flights From New York/Newark To Tel Aviv Resume March 15, With Second Daily Flight Resuming March 29

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 Industrials 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 align="right">Volume</th>
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<td>JOBY</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$9.00</td>
<td>$76.3K</td>
<td>1.2K</td>
<td align="right">463</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DAL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$65.00</td>
<td>$56.4K</td>
<td>6.3K</td>
<td align="right">372</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>UBER</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$60.00</td>
<td>$26.9K</td>
<td>8.7K</td>
<td align="right">188</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>UAL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$105.00</td>
<td>$104.2K</td>
<td>61</td>
<td align="right">148</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SKYW</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$125.00</td>
<td>$77.5K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
<td align="right">136</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MMM</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$150.00</td>
<td>$33.0K</td>
<td>1.2K</td>
<td align="right">126</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GE</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$205.00</td>
<td>$53.0K</td>
<td>726</td>
<td align="right">103</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>TGI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>12/19/25</td>
<td>$10.00</td>
<td>$76.8K</td>
<td>124</td>
<td align="right">89</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>EMR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$140.00</td>
<td>$37.8K</td>
<td>655</td>
<td align="right">67</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NSC</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$280.00</td>
<td>$48.8K</td>
<td>128</td>
<td align="right">24</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These itemized elaborations have been created using the accompanying table. 
• For JOBY (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JOBY#NYSE">JOBY</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 73 day(s) on April 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 463 contract(s) at a $9.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 13 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $76.3K, with a price of $165.0 per contract. There were 1234 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 463 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For DAL (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DAL#NYSE">DAL</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 137 day(s) on June 20, 2025. This event was a transfer of 79 contract(s) at a $65.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 14 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $56.4K, with a price of $715.0 per contract. There were 6361 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 372 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For UBER (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UBER#NYSE">UBER</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 347 day(s) on January 16, 2026. This event was a transfer of 50 contract(s) at a $60.00 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 $26.9K, with a price of $538.0 per contract. There were 8769 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 188 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For UAL (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UAL#NASDAQ">UAL</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be neutral, expiring in 102 day(s) on May 16, 2025. This event was a transfer of 96 contract(s) at a $105.00 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 $104.2K, with a price of $1085.0 per contract. There were 61 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 148 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding SKYW (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SKYW#NASDAQ">SKYW</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 73 day(s) on April 17, 2025. Parties traded 136 contract(s) at a $125.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 10 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $77.5K, with a price of $570.0 per contract. There were 1028 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 136 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For MMM (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MMM#NYSE">MMM</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 46 day(s) on March 21, 2025. This event was a transfer of 63 contract(s) at a $150.00 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 $33.0K, with a price of $525.0 per contract. There were 1212 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 126 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For GE (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GE#NYSE">GE</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 18 day(s) on February 21, 2025. This event was a transfer of 100 contract(s) at a $205.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $53.0K, with a price of $530.0 per contract. There were 726 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 103 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding TGI (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TGI#NYSE">TGI</a>), we observe a call option sweep with neutral sentiment. It expires in 319 day(s) on December 19, 2025. Parties traded 50 contract(s) at a $10.00 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 $76.8K, with a price of $1520.0 per contract. There were 124 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 89 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For EMR (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EMR#NYSE">EMR</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 347 day(s) on January 16, 2026. This event was a transfer of 43 contract(s) at a $140.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $37.8K, with a price of $880.0 per contract. There were 655 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 67 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For NSC (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NSC#NYSE">NSC</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 347 day(s) on January 16, 2026. This event was a transfer of 33 contract(s) at a $280.00 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 $48.8K, with a price of $1480.0 per contract. There were 128 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 24 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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10 Industrials Stocks With Whale Alerts In Today's Session

Shares of companies within the broader consumer discretionary sector are trading lower following U.S. tariffs concerns.&nbsp;
Shares of companies within the broader consumer discretionary sector are trading lower following U.S. tariffs concerns.&nbsp;

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Shares of travel-related companies are trading lower as investors evaluate U.S. tariff concerns which may negatively impact consumer travel decisions.

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United Airlines Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UAL#NASDAQ">UAL</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 15 years by 2.96% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 15.09%. Currently, United Airlines Holdings has a market capitalization of $34.55 billion. 
Buying $1000 In UAL: If an investor had bought $1000 of UAL stock 15 years ago, it would be worth $8,585.45 today based on a price of $105.05 for UAL at the time of writing.
<h3>United Airlines Holdings'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.
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United Airlines Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UAL#NASDAQ">UAL</a>) shares are trading lower on Thursday following American Airlines Group, Inc.&#8217;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAL#NASDAQ">AAL</a>) latest earnings report, which issued weak guidance for the 2025 first-quarter <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/43159332">and fiscal-year.</a>
The Details: American projects a loss between 40 and 20 cents per share for the first-quarter, versus analysts estimate of a loss of 4 cents per share. For the 2025 fiscal-year, the company forecasts adjusted earnings per share between $1.70 and $2.70, versus analysts estimate of $2.42.
The company said its guidance is based upon current demand trends and anticipated jet fuel costs. Additionally, American expects total revenue to grow by approximately 3% to 5% year-over-year in the first-quarter and by 4.5% to 7.5% for the 2025 fiscal-year.
United shares may be moving lower following weak guidance from American, as both companies operate in the same industry and could face similar headwinds, such as increased jet fuel costs.
How To Buy United Airlines Stock
By now you're likely curious about how to participate in the market for United Airlines &#8211; be it to purchase shares, or even attempt to bet against the company.
Buying shares is typically done through a brokerage account. You can find a list of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/best-stock-trading-platforms">possible trading platforms here.</a> Many will allow you to buy ‘fractional shares,' which allows you to own portions of stock without buying an entire share. For example, some stock, like Berkshire Hathaway, or Amazon.com, can cost thousands of dollars to own just one share. However, if you only want to invest a fraction of that, brokerages will allow you to do so. 
In the the case of United Airlines, which is trading at $105.06 as of publishing time, $100 would buy you 0.95 shares of stock.
If you're looking to bet against a company, the process is more complex. You'll need access to an options trading platform, or a broker who will allow you to ‘go short' a share of stock by lending you the shares to sell. The process of shorting a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock">stock can be found at this resource.</a> Otherwise, if your broker allows you to trade options, you can either buy a put option, or sell a call option at a strike price above where shares are currently trading &#8211; either way it allows you to profit off of the share price decline.
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UAL Price Action: At the time of writing, United shares are trading 2.05% lower at $105.70, according to data from <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>.
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What's Going On With United Airlines Stock Thursday?

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United Integrates Apple's New Share Item Location Feature for AirTag

Copa Airlines Unveils New Support for Key Alternative Payment Methods in Partnership with UATP

United Announces Accelerated Timeline for Starlink's Industry-Leading Connectivity in the Sky

United to Hold Webcast of Fourth-Quarter and Full-Year 2024 Financial Results

United Airlines Achieves Record Fourth Quarter Profit Well Ahead Of Expectations; Reiterates Path To Double-Digit Pre-Tax Margin

Got the January Blues? United Reveals the Power of the "Booking Boost" to Lift Your Mood

United to restart service to Tel Aviv, Israel

United Airlines to Present at the Barclays 42nd Annual Industrial Select Conference

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YOLO, Fly SOLO: United Airlines Shares How Travelers Can Treat Themselves Ahead of National Plan a Solo Vacation Day

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