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<p><strong>Tesla, Inc. </strong>(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) shares are <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/movers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">trading higher on Tuesday</a>.</p>
<p>The electric vehicle behemoth continues to strengthen its presence in China, CnEV Post <a target="_blank" href="https://cnevpost.com/2024/11/26/tesla-400-tier-1-suppliers-china/" rel="noreferrer noopener">reports</a>.</p>
<p>The electric vehicle maker now works with over 400 local tier-1 suppliers, with more than 60 of them becoming part of Tesla&#8217;s global supply chain. Currently, more than 95% of the components for Tesla&#8217;s Shanghai factory are sourced from local suppliers, supporting its efficient production process.</p>
<p>The Shanghai factory, which began construction in January 2019 and became operational by the end of that year, remains the first wholly foreign-owned auto manufacturing project in China, the report reads.</p>
<p>This continued focus on local sourcing underscores Tesla&#8217;s commitment to expanding its footprint in the world&#8217;s largest car market.</p>
<p><strong>Also Read: <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/11/42188320/best-buy-says-q3-sales-little-softer-than-expected-on-lower-demand-for-appliances-and-gaming-trims-annual-forecast" rel="noreferrer noopener">Best Buy Says Q3 Sales&#8217; Little Softer Than Expected&#8217; On Lower Demand For Appliances And Gaming, Trims Annual Forecast</a></strong></p>
<p>Meanwhile, reports indicate that Tesla vehicles would not be eligible for rebates under a new <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/24/11/42175967/whats-going-on-with-tesla-stock-today-3" rel="noreferrer noopener">California&nbsp;consumer rebates proposal</a>.&nbsp;California Governor&nbsp;<strong>Gavin Newsom</strong>&nbsp;outlined new plans on Monday to offer incentives for EV buyers in California if President-elect&nbsp;<strong>Donald Trump</strong>&nbsp;gets rid of the current federal $7,500 tax break for EV buyers when he returns to the White House early next year.</p>
<p>CEO&nbsp;<strong>Elon Musk</strong>&nbsp;on Monday slammed California&#8217;s&nbsp;plans to shut the company&#8217;s electric vehicles out&nbsp;from consumer rebates under a new proposal, <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/24/11/42183055/elon-musk-slams-californias-proposal-to-shut-tesla-evs-out-of-consumer-rebates-in-state-this-is-insane" rel="noreferrer noopener">calling it an &#8220;insane&#8221; decision</a>.</p>
<p>Musk responded to the report on social <a target="_blank" href="https://x.com/elonmusk/status/1861145047124845054" rel="noreferrer noopener">media platform X </a>and wrote, &#8220;Even though Tesla is the only company who manufactures their EVs in California! This is insane.&#8221; The CEO added that the move would hurt jobs in California.</p>
<p><strong>Price Action:</strong> TSLA shares are trading higher by 1.33% to $343.52 at last check Tuesday.</p>
<p><strong>Also Read:</strong></p>
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<li><strong><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/11/42186138/taiwan-semis-growth-fuels-us-rise-to-second-in-chipmaking" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Taiwan Semi&#8217;s Growth Fuels US Rise To Second In Chipmaking: Report</a></strong></li>
</ul>
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<p>Deutsche Bank  analyst Gabriella Carbone   maintains Bath &amp; Body Works (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BBWI#NYSE">BBWI</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $51 to $52.</p>


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Deutsche Bank Maintains Buy on Bath & Body Works, Raises Price Target to $52

<p><strong>Ethereum</strong> (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/eth/usd">ETH</a>) is attracting significant attention, as traders anticipate a potential rally supported by seasonal trends <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/ethereum-eth-price-predictions">and robust fundamentals</a>.</p>
<p><strong>What Happened: </strong>Trader MaxBecauseBTC on <strong>X</strong> highlighted that December through April, especially following a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/what-is-bitcoin-halving">Bitcoin halving</a>, is historically the best time to hold Ethereum. </p>
<p>He <a href="https://x.com/MaxBecauseBTC/status/1861114234345541658">warned</a> traders to remain vigilant, noting Ethereum&#8217;s quick price moves often leave few opportunities to enter.</p>
<p>Crypto trader Ali Martinez predicts ETH to rebound to $3,560, while The Moon Show <a href="https://x.com/TheMoonCarl/status/1861375382898815192">cautions</a> that the altcoin must hold current levels to avoid a drop to $3,150.</p>
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<p>Jelle, another trader, <a href="https://x.com/CryptoJelleNL/status/1861306301248090226">pointed</a> out Ethereum&#8217;s resemblance to Bitcoin's 2018-2020 trendline. </p>
<p>He noted that when Bitcoin broke out, it rallied for months, suggesting Ethereum could follow a similar pattern.</p>
<p><strong>Also Read: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/11/42095265/4-reasons-why-ethereum-will-still-outperform-bitcoin-analyst-sees-4000-to-6000-as-target">4 Reasons Why Ethereum Will Still Outperform Bitcoin—Analyst Sees $4,000 To $6,000 As Target</a></strong></p>
<p><strong>Why It Matters: </strong>CryptoQuant analysts reported a net inflow of over 10,000 ETH into staking, attributed to rising prices, improved infrastructure, and institutional interest. </p>
<p>This inflow is considered a bullish signal for Ethereum's ecosystem and long-term growth.</p>
<p>IntoTheBlock data shows large transaction volume increasing by 212.8% and daily active addresses up by 3.3%. Transactions greater than $100,000 are up from 5,921 to 10,464 in a single day. Exchanges netflows are down by 1,253.4%.</p>
<p>Coinglass data shows Ethereum's derivatives trading volume spiked 78.9% to $78.09 billion, with open interest at $21 billion, further underscoring strong market participation.</p>
<p><strong>Price Action</strong>: Ethereum is trading at $3,340 at the time of writing, down 3.5% over the past 24 hours.</p>
<p><strong>Read Next:</strong></p>
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<li><strong><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/11/42125090/if-you-invested-1000-in-ethereum-at-launch-heres-how-much-youd-have-today">If You Invested $1,000 In Ethereum At Launch, Here&#8217;s How Much You&#8217;d Have Today</a></strong></li>
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<p>HC Wainwright &amp; Co.  analyst Joseph Pantginis   reiterates Viking Therapeutics (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VKTX#NASDAQ">VKTX</a>) with a Buy and maintains $102 price target.</p>


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VKTX

HC Wainwright & Co. Reiterates Buy on Viking Therapeutics, Maintains $102 Price Target

<p><strong>To potentially include adolescents and antibody persistence up to two years</strong></p>
<p><strong>Saint Herblain (France), November 26, 2024</strong> – <a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=1rs1Klfm-mU5KCl7bAFRCQOpUX6gMkfNIdTlizK0PeNkb-Q8lBe3G2IuZytcl17gFtUl_ySe1FJjcOg7PGMvFQ==">Valneva SE</a> (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VALN#NASDAQ">VALN</a>, PARIS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VLA#PARIS">VLA</a>), a specialty vaccine company, today announced that it has submitted a label extension application to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to potentially extend the use of its chikungunya vaccine IXCHIQ&#xAE;, which is currently approved in adults, to adolescents aged 12 to 17 years. The application also includes adding the two-year antibody persistence data to the product label, which is a key differentiator for IXCHIQ&#xAE;. This FDA application follows the submission of label extension applications to the European Medicines Agency (EMA) and Health Canada two months ago1.</p>
<p>These label extension applications are based on positive adolescent Phase 3 data, which the Company reported in May 20242. These data showed that a single-dose vaccination with IXCHIQ&#xAE; induces a high and sustained immune response in 99.1% of adolescents, and that the vaccine was generally well tolerated. <i>The Lancet Infectious Diseases, </i>a world leading infectious diseases journal, also recently published <a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=KFV2vmbE-gp0MSTaHy9FcQSwIDtZIwrqMwsJ3QkNqL7cLCJ5Ii_KYGKArVX1WeHK9p44MUAnR26Ct9H0iDsjkjpsXdiNBRtrJ6H9HHqm1asq4JdXCcuYcnzn89E8PEz92sPZT3lluCmH1n-Uq4AWN-JddP2IEIF8PcZFIuH_aec=">an article</a> showing that the vaccine was well tolerated in adolescents aged 12 to 17 years 28 days after a single injection, regardless of previous CHIKV infection.</p>
<p>In addition to the adolescent data, the U.S. and Canadian label extension applications included IXCHIQ&#xAE;'s long-term antibody persistence data, which showed that the vaccine's immune response was sustained by 97% of participants after 24 months and was equally durable in younger and older adults3. These persistence data were already included in the initial EMA filing. The Company expects to publish 36-month persistence data in the coming weeks.</p>


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VALN

Valneva Submits Label Extension Application For Its Chikungunya Vaccine, IXCHIQ, To The U.S. FDA To Potentially Include Adolescents And Antibody Persistence Up To 2-Years

<p>Whales with a lot of money to spend have taken a noticeably bullish stance on <strong>IES Hldgs</strong>.</p>
<p>Looking at options history for IES Hldgs (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IESC#NASDAQ">IESC</a>) we detected 9 trades.</p>
<p>If we consider the specifics of each trade, it is accurate to state that 44% of the investors opened trades with bullish expectations and 22% with bearish.</p>
<p>From the overall spotted trades, 3 are puts, for a total amount of $336,980 and 6, calls, for a total amount of $716,479.</p>
<h3>What's The Price Target?</h3>
<p>Based on the trading activity, it appears that the significant investors are aiming for a price territory stretching from $135.0 to $360.0 for IES Hldgs over the recent three months. </p>
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Development</h3>
<p>Looking at the volume and open interest is an insightful way to conduct due diligence on a stock.</p>
<p>This data can help you track the liquidity and interest for IES Hldgs's options for a given strike price.</p>
<p>Below, we can observe the evolution of the volume and open interest of calls and puts, respectively, for all of IES Hldgs's whale activity within a strike price range from $135.0 to $360.0 in the last 30 days. </p>
<h3>IES Hldgs Option Volume And Open Interest Over Last 30 Days</h3>
<p><img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1732639599_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" /></p>
<h3>Biggest Options Spotted:</h3>
<p>
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th><strong>Symbol</strong></th>
<th><strong>PUT/CALL</strong></th>
<th><strong>Trade Type</strong></th>
<th><strong>Sentiment</strong></th>
<th><strong>Exp. Date</strong></th>
<th><strong>Ask</strong></th>
<th><strong>Bid</strong></th>
<th><strong>Price</strong></th>
<th><strong>Strike Price</strong></th>
<th><strong>Total Trade Price</strong></th>
<th align="right"><strong>Open Interest</strong></th>
<th align="right"><strong>Volume</strong></th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>IESC</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$35.0</td>
<td>$34.4</td>
<td>$35.0</td>
<td>$270.00</td>
<td>$325.5K</td>
<td align="right">395</td>
<td align="right">100</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>IESC</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$15.3</td>
<td>$13.0</td>
<td>$13.7</td>
<td>$200.00</td>
<td>$128.7K</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">164</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>IESC</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$15.3</td>
<td>$12.1</td>
<td>$13.6</td>
<td>$200.00</td>
<td>$108.8K</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">244</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>IESC</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$71.0</td>
<td>$66.9</td>
<td>$68.65</td>
<td>$310.00</td>
<td>$102.9K</td>
<td align="right">21</td>
<td align="right">15</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>IESC</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$15.3</td>
<td>$13.0</td>
<td>$14.2</td>
<td>$200.00</td>
<td>$99.4K</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">70</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</p>
<h3>About IES Hldgs</h3>
<p>IES Holdings Inc owns and manages subsidiaries that design and installs integrated electrical and technology systems and provide infrastructure products and services. It has four business segments; Communications, Residential, Infrastructure Solutions, and Commercial &amp; Industrial. The majority of the revenue for the company is generated from its Residential segment in which the company provides electrical installation services for single-family housing and multi-family apartment complexes, as well as heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) and plumbing installation services. This segment also provides services for installing residential solar power, both for new construction and existing residences.</p>
<h3>Present Market Standing of IES Hldgs</h3>
<ul>
<li>Currently trading with a volume of 196,314, the IESC's price is up by 8.77%, now at $304.19. </li>
<li>RSI readings suggest the stock is currently may be overbought.</li>
<li>Anticipated earnings release is in 66 days.</li>
</ul>
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A Closer Look at IES Hldgs's Options Market Dynamics

<p>Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bearish stance on <strong>Texas Instruments</strong> (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TXN#NASDAQ">TXN</a>).</p>
<p>And retail traders should know.</p>
<p>We noticed this today when the trades showed up on publicly available options history that we track here at Benzinga.</p>
<p>Whether these are institutions or just wealthy individuals, we don't know. But when something this big happens with TXN, it often means somebody knows something is about to happen.</p>
<p>So how do we know what these investors just did? </p>
<p>Today, <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/?utm_source=insights">Benzinga</a>'s options scanner spotted 8 uncommon options trades for Texas Instruments.</p>
<p>This isn't normal.</p>
<p>The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 0% bullish and 75%, bearish.</p>
<p>Out of all of the special options we uncovered, 4 are puts, for a total amount of $167,600, and 4 are calls, for a total amount of $205,514.</p>
<h3>Predicted Price Range</h3>
<p>Based on the trading activity, it appears that the significant investors are aiming for a price territory stretching from $190.0 to $220.0 for Texas Instruments over the recent three months. </p>
<h3>Insights into Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
<p>Looking at the volume and open interest is an insightful way to conduct due diligence on a stock.</p>
<p>This data can help you track the liquidity and interest for Texas Instruments's options for a given strike price.</p>
<p>Below, we can observe the evolution of the volume and open interest of calls and puts, respectively, for all of Texas Instruments's whale activity within a strike price range from $190.0 to $220.0 in the last 30 days. </p>
<h3>Texas Instruments Option Volume And Open Interest Over Last 30 Days</h3>
<p><img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1732639594_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" /></p>
<h3>Biggest Options Spotted:</h3>
<p>
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th><strong>Symbol</strong></th>
<th><strong>PUT/CALL</strong></th>
<th><strong>Trade Type</strong></th>
<th><strong>Sentiment</strong></th>
<th><strong>Exp. Date</strong></th>
<th><strong>Ask</strong></th>
<th><strong>Bid</strong></th>
<th><strong>Price</strong></th>
<th><strong>Strike Price</strong></th>
<th><strong>Total Trade Price</strong></th>
<th align="right"><strong>Open Interest</strong></th>
<th align="right"><strong>Volume</strong></th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>TXN</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$12.55</td>
<td>$12.2</td>
<td>$12.4</td>
<td>$200.00</td>
<td>$62.0K</td>
<td align="right">266</td>
<td align="right">169</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>TXN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>11/29/24</td>
<td>$5.35</td>
<td>$4.6</td>
<td>$5.0</td>
<td>$202.50</td>
<td>$56.5K</td>
<td align="right">599</td>
<td align="right">511</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>TXN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>11/29/24</td>
<td>$5.3</td>
<td>$4.9</td>
<td>$4.9</td>
<td>$202.50</td>
<td>$50.9K</td>
<td align="right">599</td>
<td align="right">728</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>TXN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/13/24</td>
<td>$5.3</td>
<td>$5.15</td>
<td>$5.15</td>
<td>$200.00</td>
<td>$50.4K</td>
<td align="right">67</td>
<td align="right">13</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>TXN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$13.8</td>
<td>$12.25</td>
<td>$12.23</td>
<td>$220.00</td>
<td>$47.5K</td>
<td align="right">909</td>
<td align="right">40</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</p>
<h3>About Texas Instruments</h3>
<p>Dallas-based Texas Instruments generates over 95% of its revenue from semiconductors and the remainder from its well-known calculators. Texas Instruments is the world's largest maker of analog chips, which are used to process real-world signals such as sound and power. Texas Instruments also has a leading market share position in processors and microcontrollers used in a wide variety of electronics applications.</p>
<p>After a thorough review of the options trading surrounding Texas Instruments, we move to examine the company in more detail. This includes an assessment of its current market status and performance.</p>
<h3>Current Position of Texas Instruments</h3>
<ul>
<li>Currently trading with a volume of 1,322,879, the TXN's price is down by -1.21%, now at $200.47. </li>
<li>RSI readings suggest the stock is currently is currently neutral between overbought and oversold.</li>
<li>Anticipated earnings release is in 56 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What Analysts Are Saying About Texas Instruments</h3>
<p>In the last month, 1 experts released ratings on this stock with an average target price of $215.0.</p>
<p><strong>Unusual Options Activity Detected: Smart Money on the Move</strong></p>
<p>Benzinga Edge's Unusual Options board spots potential market movers before they happen. See what positions big money is taking on your favorite stocks. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premium/ideas/benzinga-edge-checkout/?t=Be8be9arja3be22bz20&amp;utm_source=benzinga-insights"><strong>Click here for access</strong></a>.<br />
&#x2A; In a cautious move, an analyst from Wells Fargo downgraded its rating to Equal-Weight, setting a price target of $215. </p>
<p>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.</p>
<p>If you want to stay updated on the latest options trades for Texas Instruments, <a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/register174">Benzinga Pro</a> gives you real-time options trades alerts.</p>


Texas Instruments Unusual Options Activity

<p>Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bearish stance on <strong>Vistra</strong> (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VST#NYSE">VST</a>).</p>
<p>And retail traders should know.</p>
<p>We noticed this today when the positions showed up on publicly available options history that we track here at Benzinga.</p>
<p>Whether these are institutions or just wealthy individuals, we don't know. But when something this big happens with VST, it often means somebody knows something is about to happen.</p>
<p>Today, Benzinga's options scanner spotted 16 options trades for <strong>Vistra</strong>.</p>
<p>This isn't normal.</p>
<p>The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 25% bullish and 62%, bearish.</p>
<p>Out of all of the options we uncovered, there was 1 put, for a total amount of $100,000, and 15, calls, for a total amount of $982,633.</p>
<h3>Projected Price Targets</h3>
<p>Taking into account the Volume and Open Interest on these contracts, it appears that whales have been targeting a price range from $100.0 to $195.0 for Vistra over the last 3 months. </p>
<h3>Insights into Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
<p>In terms of liquidity and interest, the mean open interest for Vistra options trades today is 609.2 with a total volume of 1,888.00.</p>
<p>In the following chart, we are able to follow the development of volume and open interest of call and put options for Vistra's big money trades within a strike price range of $100.0 to $195.0 over the last 30 days.</p>
<h3>Vistra Option Volume And Open Interest Over Last 30 Days</h3>
<p><img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1732639589_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" /></p>
<h3>Largest Options Trades Observed:</h3>
<p>
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th><strong>Symbol</strong></th>
<th><strong>PUT/CALL</strong></th>
<th><strong>Trade Type</strong></th>
<th><strong>Sentiment</strong></th>
<th><strong>Exp. Date</strong></th>
<th><strong>Ask</strong></th>
<th><strong>Bid</strong></th>
<th><strong>Price</strong></th>
<th><strong>Strike Price</strong></th>
<th><strong>Total Trade Price</strong></th>
<th><strong>Open Interest</strong></th>
<th><strong>Volume</strong></th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>VST</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/19/25</td>
<td>$74.1</td>
<td>$71.5</td>
<td>$72.47</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
<td>$362.3K</td>
<td>126</td>
<td>50</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>VST</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$9.2</td>
<td>$9.0</td>
<td>$9.2</td>
<td>$195.00</td>
<td>$127.8K</td>
<td>325</td>
<td>139</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>VST</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/13/24</td>
<td>$0.8</td>
<td>$0.75</td>
<td>$0.8</td>
<td>$137.00</td>
<td>$100.0K</td>
<td>37</td>
<td>1.2K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>VST</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$15.7</td>
<td>$15.2</td>
<td>$15.2</td>
<td>$160.00</td>
<td>$76.0K</td>
<td>2.8K</td>
<td>66</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>VST</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$51.3</td>
<td>$50.4</td>
<td>$50.4</td>
<td>$110.00</td>
<td>$50.4K</td>
<td>858</td>
<td>10</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</p>
<h3>About Vistra</h3>
<p>Vistra Energy is one of the largest power producers and retail energy providers in the us Following the 2024 Energy Harbor acquisition, Vistra owns 41 gigawatts of nuclear, coal, natural gas, and solar power generation along with one of the largest utility-scale battery projects in the world. Its retail electricity business serves 5 million customers in 20 states, including almost a third of all Texas electricity consumers. Vistra emerged from the Energy Future Holdings bankruptcy as a stand-alone entity in 2016. It acquired Dynegy in 2018.</p>
<p>In light of the recent options history for Vistra, it's now appropriate to focus on the company itself. We aim to explore its current performance.</p>
<h3>Where Is Vistra Standing Right Now?</h3>
<ul>
<li>Currently trading with a volume of 2,278,343, the VST's price is down by -0.22%, now at $153.8. </li>
<li>RSI readings suggest the stock is currently may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Anticipated earnings release is in 92 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Professional Analyst Ratings for Vistra</h3>
<p>A total of 2 professional analysts have given their take on this stock in the last 30 days, setting an average price target of $158.0.</p>
<p><strong>Unusual Options Activity Detected: Smart Money on the Move</strong></p>
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&#x2A; An analyst from Morgan Stanley persists with their Overweight rating on Vistra, maintaining a target price of $169.<br />
&#x2A; An analyst from BMO Capital has decided to maintain their Outperform rating on Vistra, which currently sits at a price target of $147. </p>
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<p>Sinegal told Bezos, "The membership fee is a one-time pain, but it's reinforced every time customers walk in and see forty-seven-inch televisions that are two hundred dollars less than anyplace else.&#8221; That trust kept customers returning, knowing they'd always find great deals.</p>
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<p>The goal? Make Amazon synonymous with lower prices. According to The New York Times, Bezos famously said, "There are two kinds of companies: those that raise prices and those that work to lower them. We are going to be the second, full-stop."</p>
<p>Soon after, Amazon slashed prices on books, music and videos – its flagship products – by as much as 30%. It worked. By the end of 2001, Amazon posted its first profitable quarter. "We had a great Q4," Bezos told Fox News in January 2002. "What really drove it was lower prices for customers."</p>
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<p>These tools also benefit traders by providing resources to enhance their decision-making capabilities. Cashman highlighted how OCC's ecosystem includes charting platforms and advertising networks, which allow companies to integrate their offerings with tools that empower self-directed investors.</p>
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<p>&#8220;We focus on helping our partners connect with audiences in impactful and ethical ways,&#8221; he said. Cashman underscored the importance of transparency and compliance in creating long-term value for businesses and consumers.</p>
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<p>Whales with a lot of money to spend have taken a noticeably bullish stance on <strong>United States Steel</strong>.</p>
<p>Looking at options history for United States Steel (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/X#NYSE">X</a>) we detected 10 trades.</p>
<p>If we consider the specifics of each trade, it is accurate to state that 50% of the investors opened trades with bullish expectations and 40% with bearish.</p>
<p>From the overall spotted trades, 6 are puts, for a total amount of $209,777 and 4, calls, for a total amount of $132,808.</p>
<h3>Expected Price Movements</h3>
<p>Based on the trading activity, it appears that the significant investors are aiming for a price territory stretching from $33.0 to $52.5 for United States Steel over the recent three months. </p>
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Trends</h3>
<p>In today's trading context, the average open interest for options of United States Steel stands at 32785.17, with a total volume reaching 3,757.00. The accompanying chart delineates the progression of both call and put option volume and open interest for high-value trades in United States Steel, situated within the strike price corridor from $33.0 to $52.5, throughout the last 30 days.</p>
<h3>United States Steel 30-Day Option Volume &amp; Interest Snapshot</h3>
<p><img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1732638671_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" /></p>
<h3>Significant Options Trades Detected:</h3>
<p>
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th><strong>Symbol</strong></th>
<th><strong>PUT/CALL</strong></th>
<th><strong>Trade Type</strong></th>
<th><strong>Sentiment</strong></th>
<th><strong>Exp. Date</strong></th>
<th><strong>Ask</strong></th>
<th><strong>Bid</strong></th>
<th><strong>Price</strong></th>
<th><strong>Strike Price</strong></th>
<th><strong>Total Trade Price</strong></th>
<th><strong>Open Interest</strong></th>
<th><strong>Volume</strong></th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>X</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$9.75</td>
<td>$9.5</td>
<td>$9.5</td>
<td>$45.00</td>
<td>$42.7K</td>
<td>55.4K</td>
<td>45</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>X</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>08/15/25</td>
<td>$8.0</td>
<td>$6.6</td>
<td>$6.6</td>
<td>$40.00</td>
<td>$39.0K</td>
<td>319</td>
<td>50</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>X</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>11/29/24</td>
<td>$1.15</td>
<td>$0.72</td>
<td>$0.97</td>
<td>$40.00</td>
<td>$36.7K</td>
<td>6.8K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>X</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$1.85</td>
<td>$1.75</td>
<td>$1.75</td>
<td>$33.00</td>
<td>$35.0K</td>
<td>5.1K</td>
<td>284</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>X</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$1.73</td>
<td>$1.67</td>
<td>$1.73</td>
<td>$33.00</td>
<td>$34.6K</td>
<td>5.1K</td>
<td>485</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</p>
<h3>About United States Steel</h3>
<p>United States Steel Corp operates primarily in the United States but also has a steelmaking capacity in Slovakia. The company's operating segments include North American Flat-Rolled (Flat-Rolled), Mini Mill, U. S. Steel Europe (USSE), and Tubular Products (Tubular). The Flat-Rolled segment includes U. S. Steel's integrated steel plants and equity investees in North America involved in the production of slabs, strip mill plates, sheets, and tin mill products, as well as all iron ore and coke production facilities in the United States. It primarily serves North American customers in the service center, conversion, transportation, construction, container, and appliance, and electrical markets.</p>
<p>After a thorough review of the options trading surrounding United States Steel, we move to examine the company in more detail. This includes an assessment of its current market status and performance.</p>
<h3>Current Position of United States Steel</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a trading volume of 976,056, the price of X is up by 0.7%, reaching $38.85.</li>
<li>Current RSI values indicate that the stock is is currently neutral between overbought and oversold.</li>
<li>Next earnings report is scheduled for 65 days from now.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What Analysts Are Saying About United States Steel</h3>
<p>In the last month, 1 experts released ratings on this stock with an average target price of $43.0.</p>
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&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from BMO Capital keeps a Outperform rating on United States Steel with a target price of $43. </p>
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<p>Whales with a lot of money to spend have taken a noticeably bullish stance on <strong>Occidental Petroleum</strong>.</p>
<p>Looking at options history for Occidental Petroleum (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OXY#NYSE">OXY</a>) we detected 15 trades.</p>
<p>If we consider the specifics of each trade, it is accurate to state that 60% of the investors opened trades with bullish expectations and 33% with bearish.</p>
<p>From the overall spotted trades, 3 are puts, for a total amount of $99,595 and 12, calls, for a total amount of $513,920.</p>
<h3>Projected Price Targets</h3>
<p>Analyzing the Volume and Open Interest in these contracts, it seems that the big players have been eyeing a price window from $45.0 to $70.0 for Occidental Petroleum during the past quarter. </p>
<h3>Analyzing Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
<p>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 Occidental Petroleum'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 Occidental Petroleum's whale trades within a strike price range from $45.0 to $70.0 in the last 30 days. </p>
<h3>Occidental Petroleum Option Activity Analysis: Last 30 Days</h3>
<p><img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1732638666_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" /></p>
<h3>Noteworthy Options Activity:</h3>
<p>
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th><strong>Symbol</strong></th>
<th><strong>PUT/CALL</strong></th>
<th><strong>Trade Type</strong></th>
<th><strong>Sentiment</strong></th>
<th><strong>Exp. Date</strong></th>
<th><strong>Ask</strong></th>
<th><strong>Bid</strong></th>
<th><strong>Price</strong></th>
<th><strong>Strike Price</strong></th>
<th><strong>Total Trade Price</strong></th>
<th><strong>Open Interest</strong></th>
<th align="right"><strong>Volume</strong></th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>OXY</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$3.05</td>
<td>$3.0</td>
<td>$3.05</td>
<td>$52.50</td>
<td>$61.0K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
<td align="right">226</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>OXY</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$2.41</td>
<td>$2.31</td>
<td>$2.41</td>
<td>$52.50</td>
<td>$48.2K</td>
<td>13.1K</td>
<td align="right">603</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>OXY</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$2.4</td>
<td>$2.3</td>
<td>$2.38</td>
<td>$52.50</td>
<td>$47.6K</td>
<td>13.1K</td>
<td align="right">202</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>OXY</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$2.35</td>
<td>$2.3</td>
<td>$2.34</td>
<td>$52.50</td>
<td>$46.8K</td>
<td>13.1K</td>
<td align="right">803</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>OXY</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$2.31</td>
<td>$2.3</td>
<td>$2.31</td>
<td>$52.50</td>
<td>$46.2K</td>
<td>13.1K</td>
<td align="right">403</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</p>
<h3>About Occidental Petroleum</h3>
<p>Occidental Petroleum is an independent exploration and production company with operations in the United States, Latin America, and the Middle East. At the end of 2023, the company reported net proved reserves of nearly 4 billion barrels of oil equivalent. Net production averaged 1,234 thousand barrels of oil equivalent per day in 2023 at a ratio of roughly 50% oil and natural gas liquids and 50% natural gas.</p>
<p>Following our analysis of the options activities associated with Occidental Petroleum, we pivot to a closer look at the company's own performance.</p>
<h3>Present Market Standing of Occidental Petroleum</h3>
<ul>
<li>Trading volume stands at 5,253,956, with OXY's price down by -1.55%, positioned at $49.66.</li>
<li>RSI indicators show the stock to be is currently neutral between overbought and oversold.</li>
<li>Earnings announcement expected in 78 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Professional Analyst Ratings for Occidental Petroleum</h3>
<p>5 market experts have recently issued ratings for this stock, with a consensus target price of $62.6.</p>
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&#x2A; An analyst from Susquehanna persists with their Positive rating on Occidental Petroleum, maintaining a target price of $65.<br />
&#x2A; An analyst from Citigroup persists with their Neutral rating on Occidental Petroleum, maintaining a target price of $56.<br />
&#x2A; Reflecting concerns, an analyst from JP Morgan lowers its rating to Neutral with a new price target of $56.<br />
&#x2A; An analyst from UBS has decided to maintain their Neutral rating on Occidental Petroleum, which currently sits at a price target of $58.<br />
&#x2A; An analyst from Raymond James persists with their Strong Buy rating on Occidental Petroleum, maintaining a target price of $78. </p>
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<p>Deep-pocketed investors have adopted a bullish approach towards Marvell Tech (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MRVL#NASDAQ">MRVL</a>), and it's something market players shouldn't ignore. Our tracking of public options records at Benzinga unveiled this significant move today. The identity of these investors remains unknown, but such a substantial move in MRVL usually suggests something big is about to happen.</p>
<p>We gleaned this information from our observations today when Benzinga's options scanner highlighted 27 extraordinary options activities for Marvell Tech. This level of activity is out of the ordinary.</p>
<p>The general mood among these heavyweight investors is divided, with 48% leaning bullish and 37% bearish. Among these notable options, 9 are puts, totaling $960,360, and 18 are calls, amounting to $972,690.</p>
<h3>Expected Price Movements</h3>
<p>Taking into account the Volume and Open Interest on these contracts, it appears that whales have been targeting a price range from $55.0 to $110.0 for Marvell Tech over the last 3 months. </p>
<h3>Analyzing Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
<p>Looking at the volume and open interest is an insightful way to conduct due diligence on a stock.</p>
<p>This data can help you track the liquidity and interest for Marvell Tech's options for a given strike price.</p>
<p>Below, we can observe the evolution of the volume and open interest of calls and puts, respectively, for all of Marvell Tech's whale activity within a strike price range from $55.0 to $110.0 in the last 30 days. </p>
<h3>Marvell Tech Option Activity Analysis: Last 30 Days</h3>
<p><img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1732638661_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" /></p>
<h3>Noteworthy Options Activity:</h3>
<p>
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th><strong>Symbol</strong></th>
<th><strong>PUT/CALL</strong></th>
<th><strong>Trade Type</strong></th>
<th><strong>Sentiment</strong></th>
<th><strong>Exp. Date</strong></th>
<th><strong>Ask</strong></th>
<th><strong>Bid</strong></th>
<th><strong>Price</strong></th>
<th><strong>Strike Price</strong></th>
<th><strong>Total Trade Price</strong></th>
<th><strong>Open Interest</strong></th>
<th><strong>Volume</strong></th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>MRVL</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$6.75</td>
<td>$6.7</td>
<td>$6.75</td>
<td>$95.00</td>
<td>$333.4K</td>
<td>1.4K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MRVL</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$6.5</td>
<td>$6.45</td>
<td>$6.5</td>
<td>$95.00</td>
<td>$237.9K</td>
<td>1.4K</td>
<td>502</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MRVL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$34.0</td>
<td>$33.95</td>
<td>$34.0</td>
<td>$60.00</td>
<td>$136.0K</td>
<td>1.6K</td>
<td>40</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MRVL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$10.8</td>
<td>$10.55</td>
<td>$10.8</td>
<td>$95.00</td>
<td>$108.0K</td>
<td>1.6K</td>
<td>100</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MRVL</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$6.5</td>
<td>$6.45</td>
<td>$6.5</td>
<td>$95.00</td>
<td>$84.5K</td>
<td>1.4K</td>
<td>124</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</p>
<h3>About Marvell Tech</h3>
<p>Marvell Technology is a fabless chip designer focused on wired networking, where it has the second-highest market share. Marvell serves the data center, carrier, enterprise, automotive, and consumer end markets with processors, optical and copper transceivers, switches, and storage controllers.</p>
<p>Following our analysis of the options activities associated with Marvell Tech, we pivot to a closer look at the company's own performance.</p>
<h3>Where Is Marvell Tech Standing Right Now?</h3>
<ul>
<li>Trading volume stands at 3,338,248, with MRVL's price up by 0.33%, positioned at $92.55.</li>
<li>RSI indicators show the stock to be may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Earnings announcement expected in 7 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Professional Analyst Ratings for Marvell Tech</h3>
<p>In the last month, 2 experts released ratings on this stock with an average target price of $102.5.</p>
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&#x2A; An analyst from Wells Fargo persists with their Overweight rating on Marvell Tech, maintaining a target price of $110.<br />
&#x2A; Reflecting concerns, an analyst from Loop Capital lowers its rating to Hold with a new price target of $95.</p>
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<p><strong>BioQuest Corp.</strong> (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="/stock/BQST#OTC">BQST</a>) <a href="http://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2021/01/07/2154955/0/en/BioQuest-Corp-BQST-Plans-Up-listing-to-OTCQB.html">is poised</a>&nbsp;to list on the OTCQB market in the coming weeks.</p>

<p>The Newport Beach, California-based company commercializes and distributes hemp and CBD products. Its goal is to&nbsp;acquire&nbsp;companies with a presence in the nutraceutical cannabis industry.</p>

<p>To further boost its revenues, the company plans to yield new proprietary products to the market.</p>

<p>&quot;We anticipate that trading on the OTCQB will raise our visibility within the investment community and will help to broaden our shareholder base,&quot; BioQuest CEO and chairman Thomas Hemingway said.</p>

<p>He further explained that &quot;uplisting to the OTCQB will be a significant milestone for the company (if our application is accepted by the OTC MARKETS) as it provides shareholders and potential investors with greater transparency and liquidity, and exposes BioQuest to institutional investors which do not invest in Pink Sheet companies.&quot;</p>

<p>In September, BioQuest <a href="http://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/20/09/g17346217/bioquest-corp-announces-a-new-womans-skin-care-line-vital-q">revealed</a> it has expanded its product offering by developing Vital-Q, a new woman&#39;s skincare line.</p>

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