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The Fund invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus any borrowings for investment purposes) in FLexible EXchange Options (FLEX Options) that reference the SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (the Underlying ETF). FLEX Options are exchange-traded option contracts with uniquely customizable terms. Although guaranteed for settlement by the Options Clearing Corporation (the OCC), FLEX Options are still subject to counterparty risk with the OCC and may be less liquid than more traditional exchange-traded option contracts. Due to the unique mechanics of the Funds strategy, the return an investor can expect to receive from an investment in the Fund has characteristics that are distinct from many other investment vehicles. It is important that an investor understand these characteristics before making an investment in the Fund.  In general, an option contract is an agreement between a buyer and seller that gives the purchaser of the option the right to buy or sell a particular asset at a specified future date at an agreed upon price. The reference asset for all of the Funds FLEX Options is the Underlying ETF, an exchange-traded unit investment trust that seeks to provide investment results that, before expenses, correspond generally to the price and yield performance of the S&P 500 Index (the U.S. Equity Index). The Underlying ETF invests in equity securities of companies, including companies with large capitalizations. To the extent the U.S. Equity Index concentrates (i.e., holds 25% or more of its total assets) in the securities of a particular industry or group of industries, the Fund will concentrate its investments to approximately the same extent. As of the date of this prospectus, through its use of FLEX Options on the Underlying ETF, the Fund is concentrated in the information technology sector. For more information on the Underlying ETF, please see the section of the prospectus entitled Additional Information About the Funds Principal Investment Strategies.  The pre-determined outcomes sought by the Fund, which include the buffer and cap discussed below (the Outcomes), are based upon the performance of the Underlying ETFs share price over the period of October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2026. This period is referred to as the initial Outcome Period. Following the initial Outcome Period, each subsequent Outcome Period will be a two-year period that begins on October 1, and ends two years later on September 30, and the Fund will change its name to reflect the new Outcome Period. Upon conclusion of the Outcome Period, the Fund will receive the cash value of all the FLEX Options it held for the prior Outcome Period. It will then invest in a new series of FLEX Options with an expiration date of approximately two years in the future, and a new Outcome Period will begin. Each FLEX Options value is ultimately derived from the performance of the Underlying ETFs share price during that time. As the terms of the FLEX Options do not change during each Outcome Period, the Outcomes, including the buffer and cap discussed below, will be measured to the Funds net asset value (NAV) on the first day of the Outcome Period. The Outcomes may only be realized by investors who continuously hold Shares from the commencement of the Outcome Period until its conclusion. Investors who purchase Shares after the Outcome Period has begun or sell Shares prior to the Outcome Periods conclusion may experience investment returns that are very different from those that the Fund seeks to provide.  The Funds strategy has been specifically designed to produce the Outcomes based upon the performance of the Underlying ETFs share price (or its price return) over the duration of the Outcome Period, subject to the Cap and Buffer described herein. The Fund will not receive

Innovator Equity Defined Protection ETF - 2 Yr to October 2026

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau could speak to President-elect Donald Trump about the potential negative impacts of his proposed 25% tariff plan on American and Canadian citizens.
What Happened: Trudeau and Trump had a high-stakes dinner at Mar-a-Lago on Friday, <a href="https://edition.cnn.com/2024/11/29/politics/donald-trump-justin-trudeau-dinner/index.html">reported</a> CNN, citing a source familiar with the meeting.
This meeting is taking place shortly after Trump announced his plans to significantly increase tariffs on goods from Mexico and Canada, starting from the first day of his administration.
During a morning conference, Trudeau voiced his concerns, stating, &#8220;Our responsibility is to point out that in this way he would be actually not just be harming Canadians, who work so well with the U.S.; he'd actually be raising prices for American citizens as well and hurting American industry and businesses.&#8221;
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Trump&#8217;s proposed tariffs could disrupt America&#8217;s supply chains and industries that rely on goods from its closest trading partners.
The two leaders had a brief call focused on border security and trade after Trump&#8217;s announcement, which a senior Canadian government source described as productive, the report noted.
During Trump&#8217;s first administration, the U.S. and Canada had a strained relationship, especially on trade issues.
Trump used tariffs against Canada during negotiations over replacing the North American Free Trade Agreement. It remains unclear how Trump plans to implement the proposed tariffs without violating the USMCA.
Why It Matters: Trump&#8217;s tariff announcement <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/11/42178994/trump-says-he-will-impose-25-tariffs-on-canada-mexico-on-first-day-of-office-and-extra-tariffs-on-china-until-they-pay-attention">came in response</a> to what he described as an &#8220;invasion&#8221; due to the increasing number of people crossing the borders from Mexico and Canada into the U.S.
According to Goldman Sachs, Trump&#8217;s tariff proposal could cause <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/24/11/42202496/goldman-sachs-expects-major-selloffs-in-canadian-dollar-mexican-peso-says-trump-tariffs-threaten-usmca-agreement">significant fallout for</a> trade flows, exchange rates, and consumer prices. Mexico, Canada, and China collectively make up 43% of U.S. goods imports.
In response to Trump&#8217;s threats, Canada has also reportedly started preparing for <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/11/42225506/canada-prepares-retaliatory-tariffs-as-trumps-threat-looms-analysts-warn-of-further-loonie-weakness">potential retaliatory tariffs</a> on U.S. goods.
Analysts have also warned that the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/24/11/42240108/trump-tariffs-could-hit-pockets-of-consumers-retailers-urge-customers-to-shore-up-purchases-experts-warn-a-stronger-dollar-might-still-not-make-up-for-deficit">proposed tariffs could lead</a> to a stronger dollar, affecting consumers and businesses alike.
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Cryptocurrency markets are closing Friday strong, with Bitcoin&#8217;s performance paving the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/altcoins">way for altcoin gains.</a>
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<td>Cryptocurrency</td>
<td>Price&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</td>
<td>Gains +/-</td>
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<tr>
<td>Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>)</td>
<td>&nbsp;$97,590</td>
<td>+2.8%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Ethereum (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/eth/usd">ETH</a>)</td>
<td>&nbsp;$3,600</td>
<td>+1.0%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Solana (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/sol/usd">SOL</a>)</td>
<td>&nbsp;$242.66</td>
<td>+2.8%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Dogecoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/doge/usd">DOGE</a>)</td>
<td>&nbsp;$0.4355</td>
<td>+9.6%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/shib/usd">SHIB</a>)</td>
<td>&nbsp;$0.00002621</td>
<td>+4.0%</td>
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Notable Statistics:
<ul>
<li>IntoTheBlock data shows large transaction volume decreasing by 22.6% and daily active addresses falling by 8%. Exchanges netflows are up by 188%.</li>
<li>Coinglass data reports 86,529 traders were liquidated in the past 24 hours for $242 million, with $150 million being liquidated short positions.</li>
</ul>
Notable Developments:
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<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/11/42250465/dogecoin-price-up-65-what-is-going-on">Dogecoin Price Up 6.5%: What Is Going On?</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/etfs/specialty-etfs/24/11/42246620/xrp-price-soars-20-in-24-hours-why-is-xrp-up">XRP Price Soars 20% In 24 Hours: Why Is XRP Up?</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/11/42247693/dogecoin-etf-coming-in-2025-i-think-someones-going-to-try-says-etf-analyst">Dogecoin ETF Coming In 2025? &#8216;I Think Someone&#8217;s Going To Try,&#8217; Says ETF Analyst</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/11/42244078/vladimir-putin-signs-bitcoin-mining-crypto-taxation-law">Vladimir Putin Signs Bitcoin Mining, Crypto Taxation Law</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/11/42245202/peter-schiff-bitcoin-reserve-is-the-worst-monetary-mistake-us-could-make">Peter Schiff: Bitcoin Reserve Is The &#8216;Worst Monetary Mistake&#8217; US Could Make</a></li>
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Top Gainers:
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<td>Algorand (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/algo/usd">ALGO</a>)</td>
<td>&nbsp;$0.4318</td>
<td>+42.3%</td>
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<td>Hedera (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/hbar/usd">HBAR</a>)</td>
<td>&nbsp;$0.17</td>
<td>+18.9%</td>
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<td>XRP (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/xrp/usd">XRP</a>)</td>
<td>&nbsp;$1.74</td>
<td>+17.7%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
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Trader Notes: Daniel Cheung, co-founder of Syncracy Capital, <a href="https://x.com/HighCoinviction/status/1862596640793612426">speculates</a> that altcoins will &#8220;rip 50% in a day&#8221; once Bitcoin breaks $100,000.
Trader Bluntz highlights a bullish chart pattern for Dogecoin playing out, <a href="https://x.com/Bluntz_Capital/status/1862587386036985898">saying</a>, &#8220;things are about to get fun again.&#8221;
Popular crypto analyst Michaёl van de Poppe sees this as the &#8220;institutional and governmental cycle,&#8221; flagging discussions around Bitcoin as a strategic reserve in the U.S. and Brazil, while Russia recognizes Bitcoin as property.
&#8220;It&#8217;s actually an insane period,&#8221; the analyst concludes. 
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">It&#39;s actually an insane period. &#8211; Trump looking to add <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24BTC&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">$BTC</a> as strategic reserve. &#8211; A bill proposing the same in Brazil. &#8211; Russia recognising <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Bitcoin?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Bitcoin</a> &amp; <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Crypto?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Crypto</a> as property. It&#39;s the institutional &amp; governmental cycle. This goes way higher than we all wish for.
&mdash; Michaël van de Poppe (@CryptoMichNL) <a href="https://twitter.com/CryptoMichNL/status/1862587340528537993?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 29, 2024</a></blockquote>
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Citigroup analyst Yigal Nochomovitz maintains Applied Therapeutics (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/APLT#NASDAQ">APLT</a>) with a Buy and lowers the price target from $13 to $8.

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JP Morgan analyst Lisa Gill maintains Privia Health Gr (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PRVA#NASDAQ">PRVA</a>) with a Overweight and raises the price target from $27 to $28.

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JP Morgan analyst Jeremy Tonet maintains Kodiak Gas Services (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KGS#NYSE">KGS</a>) with a Neutral and raises the price target from $34 to $42.

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The Q3 earnings report for Globus Maritime (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GLBS#NASDAQ">GLBS</a>) was released on Friday, November 29, 2024 at 04:00 PM.
Here's what investors need to know about the latest announcement.
<h3>Earnings</h3>
Globus Maritime beat estimated earnings by 70.0%, reporting an EPS of $-0.03 versus an estimate of $-0.1.
Revenue was up $1.27 million from the same period last year.
<h3>Performance in Previous Earnings</h3>
The company beat on EPS by $0.12 in the previous quarter, leading to a 2.0% increase share price change the next day.
Here's a look at Globus Maritime's past performance:

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<th>Quarter</th>
<th>Q2 2024</th>
<th>Q1 2024</th>
<th>Q4 2023</th>
<th>Q3 2023</th>
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</thead>
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<td>EPS Estimate</td>
<td>0.04</td>
<td>-0.02</td>
<td>-0.10</td>
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<td>EPS Actual</td>
<td>0.16</td>
<td>-0.01</td>
<td>0.02</td>
<td>0.17</td>
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<td>Revenue Estimate</td>
<td>7.80M</td>
<td>8.00M</td>
<td>5.80M</td>
<td>12.30M</td>
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<td>Revenue Actual</td>
<td>9.52M</td>
<td>7.71M</td>
<td>7.11M</td>
<td>7.68M</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

To track all earnings releases for Globus Maritime <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/GLBS/earnings">visit their earnings calendar here.</a> 
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<h3>Gainers</h3>
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<li>Lion Group Holding (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LGHL#NASDAQ">LGHL</a>) shares increased by 22.5% to $0.21 during Friday's pre-market session. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $5.1 million. </li>
<li>X Financial (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XYF#NYSE">XYF</a>) shares increased by 14.32% to $8.3. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $393.5 million. As per the news, the Q3 earnings report came out 3 days ago. </li>
<li>Patriot Ntl Bancorp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PNBK#NASDAQ">PNBK</a>) stock rose 9.99% to $1.98. The company's market cap stands at $7.8 million. </li>
<li>XChange Tec (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XHG#NASDAQ">XHG</a>) shares rose 9.74% to $1.69. The company's market cap stands at $190.3 million. </li>
<li>Berkshire Hills Bancorp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BHLB#NYSE">BHLB</a>) shares rose 6.79% to $33.0. The company's market cap stands at $1.4 billion. </li>
<li>Kingstone Companies (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KINS#NASDAQ">KINS</a>) shares rose 6.58% to $17.0. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $209.9 million. </li>
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<h3>Losers</h3>
<ul>
<li>Inter &amp; Co (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTR#NASDAQ">INTR</a>) stock decreased by 16.7% to $4.4 during Friday's pre-market session. The company's market cap stands at $1.9 billion. </li>
<li>Hilltop Hldgs (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HTH#NYSE">HTH</a>) stock fell 15.67% to $26.82. The company's market cap stands at $1.7 billion. </li>
<li>XP (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XP#NASDAQ">XP</a>) stock decreased by 9.37% to $13.55. The company's market cap stands at $7.2 billion. </li>
<li>Bank Bradesco (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BBDO#NYSE">BBDO</a>) stock fell 8.42% to $1.85. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $19.6 billion. </li>
<li>StoneCo (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/STNE#NASDAQ">STNE</a>) shares fell 8.36% to $9.54. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $2.9 billion. </li>
<li>Essent Group (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ESNT#NYSE">ESNT</a>) stock declined by 8.2% to $53.01. The company's market cap stands at $5.6 billion. 
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<h3>Gainers</h3>
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<li>Super Hi International (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HDL#NASDAQ">HDL</a>) stock increased by 15.1% to $19.48 during Friday's pre-market session. The company's market cap stands at $1.1 billion. As per the news, the Q3 earnings report came out 4 days ago. </li>
<li>Leslies (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LESL#NASDAQ">LESL</a>) shares rose 8.86% to $2.7. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $499.3 million. As per the press release, Q4 earnings came out 4 days ago. </li>
<li>Foresight Autonomous (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FRSX#NASDAQ">FRSX</a>) stock moved upwards by 8.19% to $0.66. The company's market cap stands at $10.1 million. </li>
<li>Jianzhi Education Tech (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JZ#NASDAQ">JZ</a>) stock increased by 8.15% to $1.11. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $31.2 million. </li>
<li>Lottery.com (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LTRY#NASDAQ">LTRY</a>) stock increased by 7.98% to $0.35. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $3.4 million. </li>
<li>Birks Group (AMEX:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BGI#AMEX">BGI</a>) stock increased by 7.86% to $1.7. The company's market cap stands at $32.6 million. </li>
</ul>
<h3>Losers</h3>
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<li>Dogness (Intl) (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DOGZ#NASDAQ">DOGZ</a>) stock fell 14.4% to $44.4 during Friday's pre-market session. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $565.2 million. </li>
<li>EpicQuest Education Group (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EEIQ#NASDAQ">EEIQ</a>) stock declined by 10.37% to $0.92. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $11.9 million. </li>
<li>Ambow Education Holding (AMEX:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMBO#AMEX">AMBO</a>) stock fell 10.16% to $1.77. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $5.0 million. </li>
<li>Interactive Strength (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TRNR#NASDAQ">TRNR</a>) shares declined by 9.86% to $3.11. The company's market cap stands at $2.8 million. </li>
<li>Mynd.ai (AMEX:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MYND#AMEX">MYND</a>) stock declined by 6.75% to $2.15. The company's market cap stands at $98.1 million. </li>
<li>Vroom (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VRM#NASDAQ">VRM</a>) stock fell 6.04% to $4.98. The company's market cap stands at $9.0 million. 
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<h3>Gainers</h3>
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<li>Cabaletta Bio (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CABA#NASDAQ">CABA</a>) shares rose 26.9% to $3.82 during Friday's pre-market session. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $186.6 million. </li>
<li>Biomerica (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BMRA#NASDAQ">BMRA</a>) stock increased by 19.74% to $0.39. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $6.4 million. </li>
<li>Passage Bio (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PASG#NASDAQ">PASG</a>) stock rose 17.01% to $0.78. The company's market cap stands at $48.1 million. </li>
<li>SILO Pharma (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SILO#NASDAQ">SILO</a>) stock rose 14.44% to $1.03. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $4.6 million. </li>
<li>Alterity Therapeutics (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ATHE#NASDAQ">ATHE</a>) stock increased by 12.84% to $1.23. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $10.7 million. </li>
<li>IO Biotech (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IOBT#NASDAQ">IOBT</a>) shares rose 11.76% to $0.95. The company's market cap stands at $62.5 million. </li>
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<h3>Losers</h3>
<ul>
<li>Applied Therapeutics (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/APLT#NASDAQ">APLT</a>) stock fell 74.5% to $2.19 during Friday's pre-market session. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $254.8 million. </li>
<li>Journey Medical (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DERM#NASDAQ">DERM</a>) stock declined by 13.52% to $4.8. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $100.2 million. </li>
<li>Grifols (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GRFS#NASDAQ">GRFS</a>) shares declined by 12.64% to $7.05. The company's market cap stands at $4.7 billion. </li>
<li>Nutriband (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NTRB#NASDAQ">NTRB</a>) stock fell 12.38% to $4.25. The company's market cap stands at $47.1 million. </li>
<li>TC BioPharm (Holdings) (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TCBP#NASDAQ">TCBP</a>) stock declined by 10.37% to $0.54. </li>
<li>Accuray (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARAY#NASDAQ">ARAY</a>) shares declined by 9.96% to $1.9. The company's market cap stands at $191.0 million. 
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<h3>Gainers</h3>
<ul>
<li>Unusual Machines (AMEX:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UMAC#AMEX">UMAC</a>) stock rose 44.8% to $14.32 during Friday's pre-market session. The company's market cap stands at $118.8 million. </li>
<li>Ondas Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ONDS#NASDAQ">ONDS</a>) stock rose 31.53% to $1.14. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $88.1 million. </li>
<li>NextTrip (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NTRP#NASDAQ">NTRP</a>) stock moved upwards by 20.0% to $3.6. The company's market cap stands at $5.1 million. </li>
<li>The9 (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NCTY#NASDAQ">NCTY</a>) shares increased by 8.44% to $14.44. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $129.7 million. </li>
<li>Couchbase (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BASE#NASDAQ">BASE</a>) stock moved upwards by 8.21% to $22.0. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $1.1 billion. </li>
<li>Red Cat Hldgs (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RCAT#NASDAQ">RCAT</a>) stock moved upwards by 7.87% to $10.0. The company's market cap stands at $754.6 million. </li>
</ul>
<h3>Losers</h3>
<ul>
<li>T Stamp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IDAI#NASDAQ">IDAI</a>) shares declined by 23.8% to $0.64 during Friday's pre-market session. The company's market cap stands at $14.8 million. </li>
<li>Karooooo (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KARO#NASDAQ">KARO</a>) stock declined by 11.86% to $39.1. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $1.2 billion. </li>
<li>ZenaTech (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ZENA#NASDAQ">ZENA</a>) shares declined by 11.36% to $6.95. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $122.7 million. </li>
<li>Infobird Co (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IFBD#NASDAQ">IFBD</a>) shares fell 9.1% to $2.4. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $4.7 million. </li>
<li>Luna Innovations (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LUNA#NASDAQ">LUNA</a>) stock fell 8.99% to $1.62. The company's market cap stands at $56.2 million. </li>
<li>Oblong (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OBLG#NASDAQ">OBLG</a>) stock decreased by 7.41% to $3.25. The company's market cap stands at $3.7 million. 
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Ares Capital's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARCC#NYSE">ARCC</a>) short percent of float has fallen 10.33% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 15.59 million shares sold short, which is 2.43% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 4.14 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock/">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/short-interest">List of the most shorted stocks</a>
<h3>Ares Capital Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1732913119_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Ares Capital has declined since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to rise in the near-term but traders should be aware that less shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Ares Capital's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Ares Capital's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 3.34%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze/">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
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United Parcel Service's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UPS#NYSE">UPS</a>) short percent of float has risen 12.83% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 15.39 million shares sold short, which is 2.11% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 4.38 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock/">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/short-interest">List of the most shorted stocks</a>
<h3>United Parcel Service Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1732913115_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for United Parcel Service has grown since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to fall in the near-term but traders should be aware that more shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing United Parcel Service's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, United Parcel Service's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 3.22%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze/">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
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(UPS) - Analyzing United Parcel Service's Short Interest

Service Corp Intl's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SCI#NYSE">SCI</a>) short percent of float has fallen 8.9% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 7.71 million shares sold short, which is 6.14% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 7.66 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock/">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/short-interest">List of the most shorted stocks</a>
<h3>Service Corp Intl Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1732913109_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Service Corp Intl has declined since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to rise in the near-term but traders should be aware that less shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Service Corp Intl's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Service Corp Intl's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 5.26%, which means the company has more short interest than most of its peers.
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Peering Into Service Corp Intl's Recent Short Interest

Financial giants have made a conspicuous bullish move on Chipotle Mexican Grill. Our analysis of options history for Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CMG#NYSE">CMG</a>) revealed 8 unusual trades.
Delving into the details, we found 75% of traders were bullish, while 12% showed bearish tendencies. Out of all the trades we spotted, 2 were puts, with a value of $73,306, and 6 were calls, valued at $549,253.
<h3>Projected Price Targets</h3>
Based on the trading activity, it appears that the significant investors are aiming for a price territory stretching from $52.0 to $65.0 for Chipotle Mexican Grill over the recent three months. 
<h3>Analyzing Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
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 Chipotle Mexican Grill'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 Chipotle Mexican Grill's whale trades within a strike price range from $52.0 to $65.0 in the last 30 days. 
<h3>Chipotle Mexican Grill Option Volume And Open Interest Over Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1732912264_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>Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>CMG</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$10.3</td>
<td>$10.2</td>
<td>$10.3</td>
<td>$52.00</td>
<td>$288.4K</td>
<td>11.5K</td>
<td align="right">280</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CMG</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$5.6</td>
<td>$5.4</td>
<td>$5.5</td>
<td>$60.00</td>
<td>$110.0K</td>
<td>2.9K</td>
<td align="right">200</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CMG</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/18/26</td>
<td>$11.2</td>
<td>$11.0</td>
<td>$11.2</td>
<td>$62.50</td>
<td>$53.7K</td>
<td>1.2K</td>
<td align="right">169</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CMG</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$8.2</td>
<td>$7.7</td>
<td>$7.85</td>
<td>$60.00</td>
<td>$39.2K</td>
<td>429</td>
<td align="right">50</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CMG</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/18/26</td>
<td>$11.2</td>
<td>$11.0</td>
<td>$11.2</td>
<td>$62.50</td>
<td>$38.0K</td>
<td>1.2K</td>
<td align="right">74</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Chipotle Mexican Grill</h3>
Chipotle Mexican Grill is the largest fast-casual chain restaurant in the United States, with systemwide sales of $9.9 billion in 2023. The Mexican concept is almost exclusively company-owned, with just two license stores opearted through a master franchise relationship with Alshaya Group in the Middle East. It had a footprint of nearly 3,440 stores at the end of 2023, heavily indexed to the United States, although it maintains a small presence in Canada, the UK, France, and Germany. Chipotle sells burritos, burrito bowls, tacos, quesadillas, and beverages, with a selling proposition built around competitive prices, high-quality food sourcing, speed of service, and convenience. The company generates its revenue entirely from restaurant sales and delivery fees.
Having examined the options trading patterns of Chipotle Mexican Grill, our attention now turns directly to the company. This shift allows us to delve into its present market position and performance
<h3>Present Market Standing of Chipotle Mexican Grill</h3>
<ul>
<li>Trading volume stands at 3,818,457, with CMG's price down by -0.84%, positioned at $61.53.</li>
<li>RSI indicators show the stock to be may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Earnings announcement expected in 67 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What The Experts Say On Chipotle Mexican Grill</h3>
2 market experts have recently issued ratings for this stock, with a consensus target price of $67.5.
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&#x2A; An analyst from RBC Capital downgraded its action to Outperform with a price target of $70. 
&#x2A; Reflecting concerns, an analyst from Stephens &amp; Co. lowers its rating to Equal-Weight with a new price target of $65.
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Benzinga's options scanner just detected over 8 options trades for Freeport-McMoRan (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FCX#NYSE">FCX</a>) summing a total amount of $246,685.
At the same time, our algo caught 4 for a total amount of 193,380.
<h3>Projected Price Targets</h3>
Taking into account the Volume and Open Interest on these contracts, it appears that whales have been targeting a price range from $40.0 to $65.0 for Freeport-McMoRan over the last 3 months. 
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Trends</h3>
In today's trading context, the average open interest for options of Freeport-McMoRan stands at 746.43, with a total volume reaching 3,859.00. The accompanying chart delineates the progression of both call and put option volume and open interest for high-value trades in Freeport-McMoRan, situated within the strike price corridor from $40.0 to $65.0, throughout the last 30 days.
<h3>Freeport-McMoRan Call and Put Volume: 30-Day Overview</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1732912259_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Largest Options Trades Observed:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>FCX</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>08/15/25</td>
<td>$6.3</td>
<td>$6.15</td>
<td>$6.3</td>
<td>$47.00</td>
<td>$79.3K</td>
<td>182</td>
<td align="right">126</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>FCX</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$4.2</td>
<td>$4.0</td>
<td>$4.0</td>
<td>$44.00</td>
<td>$50.8K</td>
<td>463</td>
<td align="right">127</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>FCX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$7.3</td>
<td>$7.25</td>
<td>$7.3</td>
<td>$45.00</td>
<td>$40.8K</td>
<td>1.9K</td>
<td align="right">504</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>FCX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$7.25</td>
<td>$7.2</td>
<td>$7.25</td>
<td>$45.00</td>
<td>$35.5K</td>
<td>1.9K</td>
<td align="right">370</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>FCX</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$21.35</td>
<td>$21.25</td>
<td>$21.25</td>
<td>$65.00</td>
<td>$34.0K</td>
<td>152</td>
<td align="right">16</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Freeport-McMoRan</h3>
Freeport-McMoRan owns stakes in 10 copper mines, led by its 49% ownership of the Grasberg copper and gold operations in Indonesia, 55% of the Cerro Verde mine in Peru, and 72% of Morenci in Arizona. It sold around 1.2 million metric tons of copper (its share) in 2023, making it the one of the world's largest copper miners by volume. It also sold about 900,000 ounces of gold, mostly from Grasberg, and 70 million pounds of molybdenum. About 75% of 2023 revenue was from copper, with a further 15% from gold and about 10% from molybdenum. It had about 25 years of copper reserves at end December 2023. We expect it to sell similar amounts of copper midcycle in 2028, though we expect gold volumes to decline to about 700,000 ounces then due to falling production at Grasberg.
Having examined the options trading patterns of Freeport-McMoRan, our attention now turns directly to the company. This shift allows us to delve into its present market position and performance
<h3>Current Position of Freeport-McMoRan</h3>
<ul>
<li>Trading volume stands at 6,511,840, with FCX's price up by 1.27%, positioned at $44.31.</li>
<li>RSI indicators show the stock to be is currently neutral between overbought and oversold.</li>
<li>Earnings announcement expected in 54 days.</li>
</ul>
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Unpacking the Latest Options Trading Trends in Freeport-McMoRan

Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bearish stance on Caterpillar (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CAT#NYSE">CAT</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 CAT, 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 18 uncommon options trades for Caterpillar.
This isn't normal.
The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 33% bullish and 55%, bearish.
Out of all of the special options we uncovered, 4 are puts, for a total amount of $360,704, and 14 are calls, for a total amount of $851,386.
<h3>Predicted Price Range</h3>
After evaluating the trading volumes and Open Interest, it's evident that the major market movers are focusing on a price band between $155.0 and $430.0 for Caterpillar, spanning the last three months.
<h3>Analyzing Volume &amp; Open Interest</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 Caterpillar's options at specified strike prices. The forthcoming data visualizes the fluctuation in volume and open interest for both calls and puts, linked to Caterpillar's substantial trades, within a strike price spectrum from $155.0 to $430.0 over the preceding 30 days.
<h3>Caterpillar Option Volume And Open Interest Over Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1732912254_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Largest Options Trades Observed:</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>
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<td>CAT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/06/24</td>
<td>$4.0</td>
<td>$3.6</td>
<td>$4.0</td>
<td>$410.00</td>
<td>$200.8K</td>
<td align="right">92</td>
<td align="right">596</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CAT</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$14.65</td>
<td>$14.45</td>
<td>$14.65</td>
<td>$420.00</td>
<td>$183.1K</td>
<td align="right">197</td>
<td align="right">126</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CAT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$28.0</td>
<td>$25.8</td>
<td>$28.0</td>
<td>$400.00</td>
<td>$140.0K</td>
<td align="right">623</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CAT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$47.8</td>
<td>$46.65</td>
<td>$47.8</td>
<td>$420.00</td>
<td>$109.9K</td>
<td align="right">373</td>
<td align="right">23</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CAT</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$18.9</td>
<td>$16.95</td>
<td>$18.9</td>
<td>$420.00</td>
<td>$75.2K</td>
<td align="right">378</td>
<td align="right">80</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
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<h3>About Caterpillar</h3>
Caterpillar is the top manufacturer of heavy equipment, power solutions, and locomotives. It is currently the world's largest manufacturer of heavy equipment. The company is divided into four reportable segments: construction industries, resource industries, energy and transportation, and Cat Financial. Its products are available through a dealer network that covers the globe with about 2,700 branches maintained by 160 dealers. Cat Financial provides retail financing for machinery and engines to its customers, in addition to wholesale financing for dealers, which increases the likelihood of Caterpillar product sales.
<h3>Caterpillar's Current Market Status</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a trading volume of 1,961,635, the price of CAT is up by 0.61%, reaching $406.16.</li>
<li>Current RSI values indicate that the stock is may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Next earnings report is scheduled for 66 days from now.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What The Experts Say On Caterpillar</h3>
In the last month, 4 experts released ratings on this stock with an average target price of $348.75.
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&#x2A; An analyst from Baird persists with their Underperform rating on Caterpillar, maintaining a target price of $300. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Citigroup has decided to maintain their Buy rating on Caterpillar, which currently sits at a price target of $435. 
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A September survey published by Intelligent.com found that 60% of employers have already let go of Gen Z hires just months after they started. The reasons are piling up: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/24/10/41555075/millennials-and-gen-z-rely-on-parents-for-financial-support-survey-finds-its-costing-them-their-">lack of motivation</a>, poor communication skills and unprofessional behavior are at the top of the list. Employers have also flagged issues like tardiness, inappropriate workplace attire and unrealistic expectations for quick promotions.
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Recruiters and hiring managers aren't just frustrated; they're rethinking whether it's worth hiring recent graduates. One in six employers say they're hesitant to bring on new grads and some companies outright avoid them in next year's hiring cycle.
According to a New York Post article, the disconnect doesn't seem limited to the U.S. Recruitment expert Roxanne Calder observes similar trends in Australia, though not as severe as in America. She notes that employers are frustrated because younger hires often fail to meet the expectations tied to their starting salaries – many of which hover around $80,000 for entry-level roles. Companies are looking for employees who can "fire" on all cylinders immediately, but Calder says many Gen Z workers lack the technical and interpersonal skills to meet these demands.
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In her experience, one of the biggest challenges is how Gen Z handles feedback. "They find it really difficult," she told news.com.au, as the New York Post reported.&nbsp;
Sometimes, Calder converses with young workers and then sends them an email asking if they have anything to add because she finds they struggle so much with face-to-face communication. This hesitancy to engage directly with managers and process constructive criticism creates a significant gap between employer expectations and employee readiness.
Feedback has also become a sticking point; Calder notes that Gen Z workers often struggle to take constructive criticism, which can create friction with managers.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/24/06/39181971/gen-z-job-applicant-rejects-90-minute-task-ceo-faces-backlash">Adding fuel to the fire</a>, TikTok is full of Gen Z employees sharing their stories about being fired. Some blame rigid or outdated workplace cultures, while others admit they weren't prepared for the reality of their roles. Calder says, "They want the dream career, but when the reality hits, it's hard to reconcile the two."
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But the finger-pointing can't rest solely on Gen Z. HR consultant Bryan Driscoll argues that the education system shoulders some responsibility. In a Newsweek article, Driscoll drew on personal experience, stating, "As someone who went through years of education, including law school, I can tell you this: colleges are not preparing students for real-world work."
Companies, too, could step up by offering better onboarding and mentorship programs to set young hires up for success. Driscoll warns, "If companies keep treating them as disposable assets, we're going to end up with a workforce that's both overworked and unprepared."
Bridging the gap will ultimately <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/can-you-guess-how-many-americans-successfully-retire-with-1-million-saved">require effort on both sides</a>. Employers need to invest in the next generation and Gen Z workers need to adapt to the demands of the professional world. Until then, the revolving door of new hires and rapid terminations will likely keep spinning.
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Mercedes Ponce de León, founder of <a href="https://elplanteo.com/expocannabis-uruguay-2024/">ExpoCannabis Uruguay</a>, announced that &#8220;On Friday, December 6, at ExpoCannabis Uruguay, at 1 p.m., we will make history with the launch of the first pre-sale of legal psychoactive cannabis seeds in Uruguay.&#8221; This milestone cements Uruguay's position as a global cannabis industry leader.
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