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Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bullish stance on Starbucks (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SBUX#NASDAQ">SBUX</a>).
And retail traders should know.
We noticed this today when the positions 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 SBUX, it often means somebody knows something is about to happen.
Today, Benzinga's options scanner spotted 9 options trades for Starbucks.
This isn't normal.
The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 55% bullish and 44%, bearish.
Out of all of the options we uncovered, there was 1 put, for a total amount of $29,250, and 8, calls, for a total amount of $356,084.
<h3>Predicted Price Range</h3>
Analyzing the Volume and Open Interest in these contracts, it seems that the big players have been eyeing a price window from $70.0 to $99.0 for Starbucks during the past quarter. 
<h3>Analyzing Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
Examining the volume and open interest provides crucial insights into stock research. This information is key in gauging liquidity and interest levels for Starbucks's options at certain strike prices. Below, we present a snapshot of the trends in volume and open interest for calls and puts across Starbucks's significant trades, within a strike price range of $70.0 to $99.0, over the past month.
<h3>Starbucks Option Volume And Open Interest Over Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1735319744_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Biggest Options Spotted:</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>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>SBUX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/03/25</td>
<td>$2.37</td>
<td>$2.33</td>
<td>$2.37</td>
<td>$91.00</td>
<td>$134.6K</td>
<td>917</td>
<td>1.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SBUX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/03/25</td>
<td>$0.74</td>
<td>$0.7</td>
<td>$0.71</td>
<td>$94.00</td>
<td>$40.3K</td>
<td>1.1K</td>
<td>2.3K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SBUX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/03/25</td>
<td>$3.35</td>
<td>$2.85</td>
<td>$2.85</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
<td>$35.6K</td>
<td>621</td>
<td>170</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SBUX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/10/25</td>
<td>$0.3</td>
<td>$0.28</td>
<td>$0.3</td>
<td>$99.00</td>
<td>$33.2K</td>
<td>1.1K</td>
<td>1.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SBUX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/27/24</td>
<td>$3.0</td>
<td>$2.84</td>
<td>$3.0</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
<td>$30.0K</td>
<td>848</td>
<td>285</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Starbucks</h3>
Starbucks is one of the most widely recognized restaurant brands in the world, operating more than 40,000 stores across more than 80 countries as of the end of fiscal 2024. The firm operates in three segments: North America, international markets, and channel development (grocery and ready-to-drink beverage). The coffee chain generates revenue from company-operated stores, royalties, sales of equipment and products to license partners, ready-to-drink beverages, packaged coffee sales, and single-serve products.
After a thorough review of the options trading surrounding Starbucks, we move to examine the company in more detail. This includes an assessment of its current market status and performance.
<h3>Where Is Starbucks Standing Right Now?</h3>
<ul>
<li>Currently trading with a volume of 2,821,123, the SBUX's price is up by 0.42%, now at $92.25. </li>
<li>RSI readings suggest the stock is currently may be approaching oversold.</li>
<li>Anticipated earnings release is in 32 days.</li>
</ul>
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Deep-pocketed investors have adopted a bullish approach towards Applied Mat (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMAT#NASDAQ">AMAT</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 AMAT usually suggests something big is about to happen.
We gleaned this information from our observations today when Benzinga's options scanner highlighted 17 extraordinary options activities for Applied Mat. This level of activity is out of the ordinary.
The general mood among these heavyweight investors is divided, with 52% leaning bullish and 41% bearish. Among these notable options, 9 are puts, totaling $508,082, and 8 are calls, amounting to $841,880.
<h3>Predicted Price Range</h3>
Based on the trading activity, it appears that the significant investors are aiming for a price territory stretching from $115.0 to $220.0 for Applied Mat over the recent three months. 
<h3>Insights into 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 Applied Mat'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 Applied Mat's whale trades within a strike price range from $115.0 to $220.0 in the last 30 days. 
<h3>Applied Mat Option Volume And Open Interest Over Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1735319739_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Noteworthy Options Activity:</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>AMAT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$11.3</td>
<td>$10.9</td>
<td>$11.1</td>
<td>$200.00</td>
<td>$444.0K</td>
<td>735</td>
<td align="right">403</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMAT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$18.85</td>
<td>$18.65</td>
<td>$18.8</td>
<td>$190.00</td>
<td>$110.9K</td>
<td>146</td>
<td align="right">62</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMAT</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$7.3</td>
<td>$7.15</td>
<td>$7.15</td>
<td>$155.00</td>
<td>$100.8K</td>
<td>1.1K</td>
<td align="right">153</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMAT</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$20.0</td>
<td>$19.7</td>
<td>$20.0</td>
<td>$185.00</td>
<td>$100.0K</td>
<td>1.6K</td>
<td align="right">50</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMAT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$10.9</td>
<td>$10.65</td>
<td>$10.9</td>
<td>$175.00</td>
<td>$87.2K</td>
<td>888</td>
<td align="right">81</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Applied Mat</h3>
Applied Materials Inc is the largest semiconductor wafer fabrication equipment, or WFE, manufacturer in the world. Applied Materials has a broad portfolio spanning nearly every corner of the WFE ecosystem. Specifically, Applied Materials holds a market share leadership position in deposition, which entails the layering of new materials on semiconductor wafers. It is more exposed to general-purpose logic chips made at integrated device manufacturers and foundries. It counts the largest chipmakers in the world as customers, including TSMC, Intel, and Samsung.
Having examined the options trading patterns of Applied Mat, our attention now turns directly to the company. This shift allows us to delve into its present market position and performance
<h3>Applied Mat's Current Market Status</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a volume of 1,007,647, the price of AMAT is down -1.41% at $165.18. </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 48 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What Analysts Are Saying About Applied Mat</h3>
A total of 3 professional analysts have given their take on this stock in the last 30 days, setting an average price target of $194.66666666666666.
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&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Bernstein keeps a Outperform rating on Applied Mat with a target price of $210. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Wells Fargo has decided to maintain their Overweight rating on Applied Mat, which currently sits at a price target of $210. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Morgan Stanley downgraded its action to Underweight with a price target of $164. 
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AMAT

Smart Money Is Betting Big In AMAT Options

Deep-pocketed investors have adopted a bearish approach towards Upstart Hldgs (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UPST#NASDAQ">UPST</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 UPST usually suggests something big is about to happen.
We gleaned this information from our observations today when Benzinga's options scanner highlighted 27 extraordinary options activities for Upstart Hldgs. This level of activity is out of the ordinary.
The general mood among these heavyweight investors is divided, with 29% leaning bullish and 70% bearish. Among these notable options, 2 are puts, totaling $100,450, and 25 are calls, amounting to $1,792,031.
<h3>Expected Price Movements</h3>
Analyzing the Volume and Open Interest in these contracts, it seems that the big players have been eyeing a price window from $30.0 to $100.0 for Upstart Hldgs during the past quarter. 
<h3>Insights into 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 Upstart Hldgs's options at specified strike prices. The forthcoming data visualizes the fluctuation in volume and open interest for both calls and puts, linked to Upstart Hldgs's substantial trades, within a strike price spectrum from $30.0 to $100.0 over the preceding 30 days.
<h3>Upstart Hldgs Option Activity Analysis: Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1735319734_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>UPST</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/27/24</td>
<td>$38.55</td>
<td>$36.85</td>
<td>$37.3</td>
<td>$30.00</td>
<td>$167.8K</td>
<td>71</td>
<td align="right">61</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>UPST</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$15.4</td>
<td>$15.2</td>
<td>$15.2</td>
<td>$65.00</td>
<td>$158.0K</td>
<td>378</td>
<td align="right">4</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>UPST</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$42.5</td>
<td>$40.0</td>
<td>$42.5</td>
<td>$35.00</td>
<td>$136.0K</td>
<td>380</td>
<td align="right">32</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>UPST</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$12.55</td>
<td>$12.2</td>
<td>$12.32</td>
<td>$75.00</td>
<td>$123.2K</td>
<td>1.5K</td>
<td align="right">106</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>UPST</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$12.05</td>
<td>$11.8</td>
<td>$11.99</td>
<td>$67.50</td>
<td>$119.9K</td>
<td>129</td>
<td align="right">103</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Upstart Hldgs</h3>
Upstart Holdings Inc provides credit services. The company provides a proprietary, cloud-based, artificial intelligence lending platform. The platform aggregates consumer demand for loans and connects it to the network of Upstart AI-enabled bank partners. Upstart's platform includes personal loans, automotive retail and refinance loans, home equity lines of credit and small dollar loans.
<h3>Where Is Upstart Hldgs Standing Right Now?</h3>
<ul>
<li>Trading volume stands at 2,124,883, with UPST's price down by -6.71%, positioned at $67.2.</li>
<li>RSI indicators show the stock to be is currently neutral between overbought and oversold.</li>
<li>Earnings announcement expected in 46 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What Analysts Are Saying About Upstart Hldgs</h3>
In the last month, 3 experts released ratings on this stock with an average target price of $84.0.
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&#x2A; Reflecting concerns, an analyst from JP Morgan lowers its rating to Underweight with a new price target of $57. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Needham has elevated its stance to Buy, setting a new price target at $100. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Redburn Atlantic upgraded its action to Buy with a price target of $95. 
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U.S. stocks traded lower midway through trading, with the Dow Jones dipping over 500 points on Friday.
The Dow traded down 1.18% to 42,814.39 while the NASDAQ fell 2.18% to 19,583.95. The S&amp;P 500 also fell, dropping, 1.61% to 5,940.27.
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Coeptis Therapeutics Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COEP#NASDAQ">COEP</a>) <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/movers" rel="noreferrer noopener">shares are trading lower on Friday.</a>
The firm announced plans to implement a 1-for-20 reverse stock split, which <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/24/12/n42700487/coeptis-therapeutics-announces-reverse-stock-split" rel="noreferrer noopener">will take effect </a><a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/24/12/n42700487/coeptis-therapeutics-announces-reverse-stock-split" rel="noreferrer noopener">on December 31</a><a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/24/12/n42700487/coeptis-therapeutics-announces-reverse-stock-split" rel="noreferrer noopener">.</a>
The decision follows authorization from the company's board of directors and majority stockholders. The reverse stock split aims to help the company meet the Nasdaq Capital Market's minimum bid price requirement of $1.00 per share, which is necessary to maintain its listing on the exchange.
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Under the terms of the reverse stock split, every 20 shares of the company's outstanding common stock will be converted into one share. The split will not result in fractional shares, as any fractional shares will be rounded up to the next whole number.
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Yesterday, &nbsp;the company announced the completion of its acquisition of the NexGenAI Affiliates Network platform&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/24/12/n42682156/coeptis-therapeutics-makes-bold-strides-in-innovation-with-the-acquisition-of-nexgenai-affiliates-" rel="noreferrer noopener">and the launch of Coeptis Technologies.</a>
This new division is designed to diversify the company's growth potential, specifically in highly regulated industries like biotech, pharmaceuticals, and multi-level marketing.
The NexGenAI Affiliates Network platform, developed by NexGenAI Solutions Group, is an AI-powered marketing software and robotic process automation (RPA) solution.
This tool helps marketers process large volumes of data, optimize campaigns, improve customer engagement, and streamline operations—key factors for success in the competitive and regulated sectors Coeptis serves.
Price Action: COEP shares are trading lower by 22.5% to $0.1636&nbsp;at last check Friday.
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High-rolling investors have positioned themselves bearish on Procter &amp; Gamble (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PG#NYSE">PG</a>), and it's important for retail traders to take note. 
\This activity came to our attention today through Benzinga's tracking of publicly available options data. The identities of these investors are uncertain, but such a significant move in PG often signals that someone has privileged information.
Today, Benzinga's options scanner spotted 8 options trades for Procter &amp; Gamble. This is not a typical pattern.
The sentiment among these major traders is split, with 12% bullish and 50% bearish. Among all the options we identified, there was one put, amounting to $35,346, and 7 calls, totaling $323,475.
<h3>What's The Price Target?</h3>
After evaluating the trading volumes and Open Interest, it's evident that the major market movers are focusing on a price band between $110.0 and $180.0 for Procter &amp; Gamble, spanning the last three months.
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Development</h3>
In terms of liquidity and interest, the mean open interest for Procter &amp; Gamble options trades today is 652.86 with a total volume of 671.00.
In the following chart, we are able to follow the development of volume and open interest of call and put options for Procter &amp; Gamble's big money trades within a strike price range of $110.0 to $180.0 over the last 30 days.
<h3>Procter &amp; Gamble 30-Day Option Volume &amp; Interest Snapshot</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1735318832_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Noteworthy Options Activity:</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>PG</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$6.75</td>
<td>$6.3</td>
<td>$6.5</td>
<td>$180.00</td>
<td>$90.3K</td>
<td>919</td>
<td align="right">139</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PG</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/27/24</td>
<td>$3.15</td>
<td>$3.0</td>
<td>$3.0</td>
<td>$167.50</td>
<td>$54.0K</td>
<td>252</td>
<td align="right">184</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PG</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>12/27/24</td>
<td>$12.4</td>
<td>$12.15</td>
<td>$12.28</td>
<td>$157.50</td>
<td>$49.1K</td>
<td>225</td>
<td align="right">68</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PG</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$5.2</td>
<td>$5.15</td>
<td>$5.2</td>
<td>$170.00</td>
<td>$35.3K</td>
<td>2.0K</td>
<td align="right">8</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PG</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$15.75</td>
<td>$13.55</td>
<td>$14.08</td>
<td>$165.00</td>
<td>$35.2K</td>
<td>396</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Procter &amp; Gamble</h3>
Since its founding in 1837, Procter &amp; Gamble has become one of the world's largest consumer product manufacturers, generating more than $80 billion in annual sales. It operates with a lineup of leading brands, including more than 20 that generate north of $1 billion each in annual global sales, such as Tide laundry detergent, Charmin toilet paper, Pantene shampoo, and Pampers diapers. Sales outside its home turf represent more than half of the firm's consolidated total.
<h3>Current Position of Procter &amp; Gamble</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a volume of 1,331,013, the price of PG is down -0.05% at $170.08. </li>
<li>RSI indicators hint that the underlying stock may be oversold.</li>
<li>Next earnings are expected to be released in 26 days.</li>
</ul>
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Financial giants have made a conspicuous bullish move on Home Depot. Our analysis of options history for Home Depot (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HD#NYSE">HD</a>) revealed 12 unusual trades.
Delving into the details, we found 50% of traders were bullish, while 33% showed bearish tendencies. Out of all the trades we spotted, 9 were puts, with a value of $519,025, and 3 were calls, valued at $103,879.
<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 $250.0 and $415.0 for Home Depot, spanning the last three months.
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Development</h3>
In terms of liquidity and interest, the mean open interest for Home Depot options trades today is 467.33 with a total volume of 6,016.00.
In the following chart, we are able to follow the development of volume and open interest of call and put options for Home Depot's big money trades within a strike price range of $250.0 to $415.0 over the last 30 days.
<h3>Home Depot Call and Put Volume: 30-Day Overview</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1735318827_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>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>HD</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$4.85</td>
<td>$4.6</td>
<td>$4.6</td>
<td>$387.50</td>
<td>$204.6K</td>
<td>1.4K</td>
<td>1.2K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>HD</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/03/25</td>
<td>$22.0</td>
<td>$20.85</td>
<td>$21.1</td>
<td>$415.00</td>
<td>$90.7K</td>
<td>23</td>
<td>48</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>HD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$11.35</td>
<td>$11.15</td>
<td>$11.35</td>
<td>$400.00</td>
<td>$45.4K</td>
<td>666</td>
<td>41</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>HD</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$4.5</td>
<td>$4.25</td>
<td>$4.25</td>
<td>$387.50</td>
<td>$36.5K</td>
<td>1.4K</td>
<td>562</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>HD</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$3.65</td>
<td>$3.55</td>
<td>$3.65</td>
<td>$365.00</td>
<td>$35.7K</td>
<td>171</td>
<td>98</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Home Depot</h3>
Home Depot is the world's largest home improvement specialty retailer, operating more than 2,300 warehouse-format stores offering more than 30,000 products in store and 1 million products online in the US, Canada, and Mexico. Its stores offer numerous building materials, home improvement products, lawn and garden products, and decor products and provide various services, including home improvement installation services and tool and equipment rentals. The acquisition of Interline Brands in 2015 allowed Home Depot to enter the MRO business, which has been expanded through the tie-up with HD Supply (2020). The additions of the Company Store brought textiles to the lineup, and the recent tie-up with SRS will help grow professional demand in roofing, pool and landscaping projects.
Following our analysis of the options activities associated with Home Depot, we pivot to a closer look at the company's own performance.
<h3>Current Position of Home Depot</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a volume of 573,396, the price of HD is down -0.45% at $393.36. </li>
<li>RSI indicators hint that the underlying stock may be oversold.</li>
<li>Next earnings are expected to be released in 60 days.</li>
</ul>
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High-rolling investors have positioned themselves bearish on Royal Caribbean Gr (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RCL#NYSE">RCL</a>), and it's important for retail traders to take note. 
\This activity came to our attention today through Benzinga's tracking of publicly available options data. The identities of these investors are uncertain, but such a significant move in RCL often signals that someone has privileged information.
Today, Benzinga's options scanner spotted 12 options trades for Royal Caribbean Gr. This is not a typical pattern.
The sentiment among these major traders is split, with 8% bullish and 33% bearish. Among all the options we identified, there was one put, amounting to $242,889, and 11 calls, totaling $889,036.
<h3>Projected Price Targets</h3>
After evaluating the trading volumes and Open Interest, it's evident that the major market movers are focusing on a price band between $50.0 and $280.0 for Royal Caribbean Gr, spanning the last 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 Royal Caribbean Gr's options at specified strike prices. The forthcoming data visualizes the fluctuation in volume and open interest for both calls and puts, linked to Royal Caribbean Gr's substantial trades, within a strike price spectrum from $50.0 to $280.0 over the preceding 30 days.
<h3>Royal Caribbean Gr Option Volume And Open Interest Over Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1735318822_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>RCL</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$26.5</td>
<td>$26.4</td>
<td>$26.4</td>
<td>$250.00</td>
<td>$242.8K</td>
<td align="right">357</td>
<td align="right">92</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>RCL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$159.3</td>
<td>$156.75</td>
<td>$157.44</td>
<td>$75.00</td>
<td>$157.6K</td>
<td align="right">10</td>
<td align="right">10</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>RCL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$169.25</td>
<td>$166.1</td>
<td>$167.64</td>
<td>$65.00</td>
<td>$134.0K</td>
<td align="right">16</td>
<td align="right">8</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>RCL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$51.15</td>
<td>$50.1</td>
<td>$51.15</td>
<td>$185.00</td>
<td>$112.5K</td>
<td align="right">221</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>RCL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$163.7</td>
<td>$160.8</td>
<td>$162.31</td>
<td>$70.00</td>
<td>$97.3K</td>
<td align="right">200</td>
<td align="right">20</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Royal Caribbean Gr</h3>
Royal Caribbean is the world's second-largest cruise company, operating 68 ships across five global and partner brands in the cruise vacation industry. Brands the company operates include Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises, and Silversea. The company also has a 50% investment in a joint venture that operates TUI Cruises and Hapag-Lloyd Cruises. The selection of brands in the portfolio allows Royal to compete on the basis of innovation, quality of ships and service, variety of itineraries, choice of destinations, and price. The company completed the divestiture of its Azamara brand in 2021.
Having examined the options trading patterns of Royal Caribbean Gr, our attention now turns directly to the company. This shift allows us to delve into its present market position and performance
<h3>Royal Caribbean Gr's Current Market Status</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a trading volume of 342,152, the price of RCL is down by -2.26%, reaching $231.84.</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 34 days from now.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What The Experts Say On Royal Caribbean Gr</h3>
A total of 5 professional analysts have given their take on this stock in the last 30 days, setting an average price target of $285.4.
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&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Truist Securities continues to hold a Buy rating for Royal Caribbean Gr, targeting a price of $272. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Stifel persists with their Buy rating on Royal Caribbean Gr, maintaining a target price of $310. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Barclays keeps a Overweight rating on Royal Caribbean Gr with a target price of $287. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Goldman Sachs keeps a Buy rating on Royal Caribbean Gr with a target price of $275. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Citigroup keeps a Buy rating on Royal Caribbean Gr with a target price of $283. 
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With over 160 locations across the U.S., Drybar became a staple for salon-goers, raking in loyal customers with its no-cut, no-color blowout-only concept.&nbsp;
By 2019, the company had reached new heights, selling to Helen of Troy for a jaw-dropping $255 million. This move aligned with the global salon industry&#8217;s valuation projected to reach $469.48 billion by 2030 due to increasing consumer spending on personal care.&nbsp;
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&#8220;We are excited to have been added to Anker Innovations&#8217; qualified supplier list and to become their largest suppliers of LFP battery cells. This marks an important milestone in our partnership, and we look forward to further strengthening our relationship,&#8221; said Zhiguang Hu, CEO of CBAK Energy.
&#8220;With the growing demand for our products, we are fully committed to meeting these needs, and our manufacturing facilities are operating at full capacity. This reinforces our dedication to product quality and reliability, which we believe has earned us the trust of leading companies like Anker Innovations.&#8221;
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The aircraft is set to be delivered to TAAG in February 2025 as part of the airline's ongoing fleet modernization efforts.
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Shares of companies in the broader tech sector are trading lower after experiencing strong gains in 2024 amid AI momentum.

Legendary investor Warren Buffett has had plenty of winning stock picks over the years, helping to boost the value of Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BRK#NYSE">BRK</a>) (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BRK#NYSE">BRK</a>). The legendary stock picker has also made some mistakes when it comes to buying and selling certain stocks and sectors<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/education/24/08/40652464/warren-buffett-celebrates-94th-birthday-with-1-trillion-market-cap-milestone-a-look-back-at-hig"> over the years.</a>
Here's a look back at what Buffett openly calls one of his mistakes.
Buffett Buys Disney Stock: Today, Disney (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIS#NYSE">DIS</a>) is one of the largest media companies in the world and collects billions of dollars from its<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42603589/disney-hits-2-billion-domestic-box-office-wins-top-honors-global-box-office-2025-to-grow-8-to-33b-analyst-says"> theatrical movie releases</a> and sectors like television, theme parks and streaming.
Back in 1966, when Buffett met with Disney co-founder Walt Disney, the company had its Disneyland theme park open in California but had not yet opened its Disney World in Florida, which is today one of the largest theme parks in the world.
Buffett's meeting with Disney is retold through a substack <a href="https://www.readtrung.com/p/buffetts-18b-miss-on-disney">post </a>from popular X <a href="https://x.com/TrungTPhan/status/1714065970384294043">poster </a>Trung Phan using a series of lectures from Notre Dame's MBA school.
"I went out to see Walt Disney. We sat down and he told me the whole plan for the company – he couldn't have been a nicer guy," Buffett said.
Buffett invested $4 million in Disney in 1966 thanks to that meeting, taking a 5% stake in Disney. Buffett said Disney probably would have been able to get a valuation of between $300 million and $400 million if they were a private company at the time and gone the venture capitalist route.
The legendary investor has said over the years there were several reasons for his investment in Disney, including the company's intellectual property.
"Mary Poppins had just come out. Mary Poppins made about $30 million that year, and seven years later you're going to show it to kids the same age. It's like having an oil well where all the oil seeps back in."
Buffett said that Disney had around 220 movies at the time including "Snow White," "Three Little Pigs" and "Fantasia. Despite potential value unlock from intellectual property, Disney wrote down the value of past films to $0.
"There were no residual values placed on the value of any Disney picture up through the 1960s."
Buffett also recalled the low valuation of Disney despite having the Disneyland theme park.
"The Pirates of the Caribbean ride had just been put in and it cost $17 million bucks."
Buffett couldn't believe that the company sold at "only 5x rides" at the time.
Despite the strong investment case laid out by Buffett, he sold the Disney stock a year later for $6 million, netting a profit of $2 million and a 50% gain. For Buffett's current long-term holding mentality, the short-term hold might have caused red flags for Disney stock back in 1967.
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Buffett Buys Disney Stock Again: While Buffett sold Disney in 1967, he came back to the media giant years later. Buffett invested in Capital Cities in 1985 to help the media company finance its $3.5 billion acquisition of ABC.
Disney later bought Capital Cities/ABC for $19 billion, a deal that Buffett may have helped facilitate thanks to a meeting between Capital Cities CEO Tom Murphy and Disney CEO Michael Eisner, as recalled in the 1995 Berkshire annual <a href="https://www.berkshirehathaway.com/letters/1995.html">letter</a>.
Thanks to his ownership of Capital Cities stock at the time, Buffett and Berkshire Hathaway got a 3.6% stake in Disney when the merger between the two media companies closed in 1996.
Buffett held onto Disney shares longer this time before mostly selling the position by 2001. This second Disney stake was sold for over $1.5 billion and netted a profit of over 400%, as <a href="https://brk-b.com/berkshire-hathway-s-disney-journey_240427.html#:~:text=However%2C%20Buffett's%20decision%20to%20sell,in%20potential%20gains%201%204.">reported </a>by brk-b.com.
Buffett Admits Disney Sale Was a Mistake: Add up the 5% stake and 3.6% stake and Berkshire Hathaway could own 8.6% of Disney today if they had maintained Buffett's famous quote of "our favorite holding period is forever." &nbsp;
Buffett was asked about the Disney stock sale at the 1998 Berkshire Hathaway annual shareholders <a href="https://buffett.cnbc.com/video/1998/05/04/afternoon-session---1998-berkshire-hathaway-annual-meeting.html">meeting </a>by an audience member.
The legendary investor recalled that many stocks he has sold have gone up since he exited, including the first stock he ever bought.
"Certainly the Disney sale in the ‘60s was a huge mistake. I should have been buying, forget about holding, and that happened many times," Buffett said.
Buffett said that sometimes he sells stock in one company to buy stock in another, but this doesn't mean that the company he sold stock in is a bad investment.
"I must say that selling the Disney was a mistake."
At the time of writing, Disney shares trade at $112.55 with a market capitalization of 203.8 billion. Buffett's original 5% stake in Disney would be worth around $10.19 billion and his combined 8.6% hypothetical stake would be worth $17.53 billion.
If Buffett had held all his Disney shares, the media company would be his fifth largest stock holding today, trailing only Apple ($77.7 billion), American Express ($46.1 billion), Bank of America ($34.1 billion) and Coca-Cola ($25.0 billion).
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Warren Buffett Said Selling Disney 'Was A Huge Mistake': Legendary Investor 'Should Have Been Buying'

Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bullish stance on SolarEdge Technologies (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SEDG#NASDAQ">SEDG</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 this is an institution or just a wealthy individual, we don't know. But when something this big happens with SEDG, it often means somebody knows something is about to happen.
Today, Benzinga's options scanner spotted 8 options trades for SolarEdge Technologies.
This isn't normal.
The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 37% bullish and 37%, bearish.
Out of all of the options we uncovered, 7 are puts, for a total amount of $508,611, and there was 1 call, for a total amount of $25,345.
<h3>What's The Price Target?</h3>
Analyzing the Volume and Open Interest in these contracts, it seems that the big players have been eyeing a price window from $12.5 to $500.0 for SolarEdge Technologies during the past quarter. 
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Development</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 SolarEdge Technologies'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 SolarEdge Technologies's whale trades within a strike price range from $12.5 to $500.0 in the last 30 days. 
<h3>SolarEdge Technologies Option Volume And Open Interest Over Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1735317941_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Biggest Options Spotted:</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>SEDG</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$485.7</td>
<td>$484.75</td>
<td>$485.7</td>
<td>$500.00</td>
<td>$145.7K</td>
<td>0</td>
<td align="right">5</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SEDG</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>12/27/24</td>
<td>$11.15</td>
<td>$10.1</td>
<td>$10.63</td>
<td>$25.00</td>
<td>$112.6K</td>
<td>7</td>
<td align="right">106</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SEDG</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$81.3</td>
<td>$81.25</td>
<td>$81.25</td>
<td>$95.00</td>
<td>$81.2K</td>
<td>375</td>
<td align="right">22</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SEDG</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$80.9</td>
<td>$80.6</td>
<td>$80.75</td>
<td>$95.00</td>
<td>$48.4K</td>
<td>375</td>
<td align="right">6</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SEDG</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$7.25</td>
<td>$7.15</td>
<td>$7.15</td>
<td>$20.00</td>
<td>$45.7K</td>
<td>1.2K</td>
<td align="right">65</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About SolarEdge Technologies</h3>
SolarEdge Technologies designs, develops, and sells direct current optimized inverter systems for solar photovoltaic installations. The company system consists of power optimizers, inverters, and cloud-based monitoring platform and addresses a broad range of solar market segments, from residential solar installations to commercial and small utility-scale solar installations. The company sells its products directly to solar installers, engineering, procurement, and construction firms and indirectly to solar installers through distributors and electrical equipment wholesalers.
After a thorough review of the options trading surrounding SolarEdge Technologies, we move to examine the company in more detail. This includes an assessment of its current market status and performance.
<h3>Present Market Standing of SolarEdge Technologies</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a volume of 1,683,931, the price of SEDG is down -4.66% at $13.9. </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 53 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What Analysts Are Saying About SolarEdge Technologies</h3>
Over the past month, 1 industry analysts have shared their insights on this stock, proposing an average target price of $3.9.
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Spotlight on SolarEdge Technologies: Analyzing the Surge in Options Activity

Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bearish 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 13 uncommon options trades for United Airlines Holdings.
This isn't normal.
The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 7% bullish and 84%, bearish.
Out of all of the special options we uncovered, 3 are puts, for a total amount of $281,590, and 10 are calls, for a total amount of $619,524.
<h3>What's The Price Target?</h3>
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 $125.0 for United Airlines Holdings over the last 3 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 United Airlines Holdings'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 United Airlines Holdings's whale trades within a strike price range from $55.0 to $125.0 in the last 30 days. 
<h3>United Airlines Holdings Option Activity Analysis: Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1735317936_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Noteworthy Options Activity:</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>UAL</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$12.4</td>
<td>$11.7</td>
<td>$12.4</td>
<td>$110.00</td>
<td>$155.5K</td>
<td>490</td>
<td align="right">126</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>UAL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$46.9</td>
<td>$45.0</td>
<td>$45.76</td>
<td>$55.00</td>
<td>$114.4K</td>
<td>800</td>
<td align="right">25</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>UAL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$39.6</td>
<td>$38.1</td>
<td>$39.01</td>
<td>$62.50</td>
<td>$97.6K</td>
<td>1.1K</td>
<td align="right">25</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>UAL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$45.8</td>
<td>$44.5</td>
<td>$44.5</td>
<td>$55.00</td>
<td>$75.6K</td>
<td>12.3K</td>
<td align="right">20</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>UAL</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/10/25</td>
<td>$1.6</td>
<td>$1.47</td>
<td>$1.47</td>
<td>$92.00</td>
<td>$72.6K</td>
<td>17</td>
<td align="right">495</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.
After a thorough review of the options trading surrounding United Airlines Holdings, we move to examine the company in more detail. This includes an assessment of its current market status and performance.
<h3>Current Position of United Airlines Holdings</h3>
<ul>
<li>Trading volume stands at 1,045,674, with UAL's price down by -1.45%, positioned at $99.41.</li>
<li>RSI indicators show the stock to be may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Earnings announcement expected in 25 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What The Experts Say On United Airlines Holdings</h3>
A total of 1 professional analysts have given their take on this stock in the last 30 days, setting an average price target of $130.0.
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&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Morgan Stanley keeps a Overweight rating on United Airlines Holdings with a target price of $130. 
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United Airlines Holdings's Options Frenzy: What You Need to Know

Financial giants have made a conspicuous bullish move on Enphase Energy. Our analysis of options history for Enphase Energy (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ENPH#NASDAQ">ENPH</a>) revealed 9 unusual trades.
Delving into the details, we found 55% of traders were bullish, while 33% showed bearish tendencies. Out of all the trades we spotted, 3 were puts, with a value of $132,021, and 6 were calls, valued at $327,295.
<h3>Expected Price Movements</h3>
Based on the trading activity, it appears that the significant investors are aiming for a price territory stretching from $55.0 to $140.0 for Enphase Energy over the recent three months. 
<h3>Analyzing Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
Looking at the volume and open interest is an insightful way to conduct due diligence on a stock.
This data can help you track the liquidity and interest for Enphase Energy'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 Enphase Energy's whale activity within a strike price range from $55.0 to $140.0 in the last 30 days. 
<h3>Enphase Energy Option Activity Analysis: Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1735317931_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Biggest Options Spotted:</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>ENPH</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$12.95</td>
<td>$12.8</td>
<td>$12.95</td>
<td>$85.00</td>
<td>$95.8K</td>
<td>368</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ENPH</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>08/15/25</td>
<td>$11.05</td>
<td>$10.2</td>
<td>$10.65</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
<td>$67.0K</td>
<td>0</td>
<td align="right">63</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ENPH</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$13.8</td>
<td>$13.5</td>
<td>$13.8</td>
<td>$75.00</td>
<td>$53.8K</td>
<td>1.7K</td>
<td align="right">60</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ENPH</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/10/25</td>
<td>$1.69</td>
<td>$1.68</td>
<td>$1.69</td>
<td>$67.00</td>
<td>$48.8K</td>
<td>32</td>
<td align="right">335</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ENPH</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$9.15</td>
<td>$9.0</td>
<td>$9.0</td>
<td>$75.00</td>
<td>$45.0K</td>
<td>1.1K</td>
<td align="right">70</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Enphase Energy</h3>
Enphase Energy is a global energy technology company. The company delivers smart, easy-to-use solutions that manage solar generation, storage, and communication on one platform. The company's microinverter technology primarily serves the rooftop solar market and produces a fully integrated solar-plus-storage solution. Geographically, it derives a majority of revenue from the United States.
<h3>Current Position of Enphase Energy</h3>
<ul>
<li>Trading volume stands at 497,019, with ENPH's price down by -1.53%, positioned at $71.89.</li>
<li>RSI indicators show the stock to be may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Earnings announcement expected in 39 days.</li>
</ul>
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Decoding Enphase Energy's Options Activity: What's the Big Picture?

Super Micro Computer (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMCI#NASDAQ">SMCI</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 15 years by 13.14% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 24.83%. Currently, Super Micro Computer has a market capitalization of $18.78 billion. 
Buying $100 In SMCI: If an investor had bought $100 of SMCI stock 15 years ago, it would be worth $2,784.72 today based on a price of $32.08 for SMCI at the time of writing.
<h3>Super Micro Computer's Performance Over Last 15 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1735317909_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 $100 Invested In Super Micro Computer 15 Years Ago Would Be Worth Today

SEALSQ Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LAES#NASDAQ">LAES</a>) shares are moving amid volatility on Friday. The stock fell briefly after the market opened only to rebound as the day continued, On Thursday evening, the company announced that Nasdaq had confirmed it <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/42695244">regained compliance</a> with the minimum bid price rules.
The Details: The company was given until Jan. 28 by the Nasdaq to regain compliance with the minimum price requirements. To meet these requirements, the company's shares had to close at $1.00 or more for at least 10 consecutive business days.
SEALSQ shares closed at or above $1.00 from December 11 to December 24. The company was notified of its noncompliance with these rules on August 1.
What Else: Earlier this month, the company <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/42563127">announced</a> a registered direct offering priced at $1.90 per share. It planned to sell 13,157,896 ordinary shares at this price, a discount to the trading prices at the time, and generate approximately $25 million in gross proceeds.
SEALSQ intends to use the funds to further the deployment of its post-quantum semiconductor technology and ASIC capabilities in the U.S., along with supporting working capital and general corporate needs.
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LAES Price Action: At the time of writing, SEALSQ stock is trading 5.48% higher at $9.20, according to data from <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>.
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What's Going On With SEALSQ Stock Friday?

The airline industry has taken off in 2024, outpacing even the high-flying tech sector. The U.S. Global Jets ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JETS#NYSE">JETS</a>), a fund that tracks the airline sector, is up 34% year-to-date as of Dec. 27, compared to the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech">Nasdaq 100's 27% gain.</a>
This surge reflects robust demand for premium travel, strategic operational shifts, and booming holiday traffic.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Travel Frenzy Lifts Airline ETF</h3>
Thanksgiving marked a pivotal moment for airline stocks this year. Over the six-day travel period, the TSA screened an estimated 18.3 million passengers—a 6% increase from 2023—pushing the JETS ETF up nearly 6% for November. 
"As a pure consumer play, JETS is a way for investors to capitalize on peak holiday travel, which is expected to see records this year," recently said Kent Thune, research analyst at ETF.com. 
The expert attributed the ETF's recent gains to declining fuel costs and strong seasonal demand. Since August, the JETS ETF has outperformed the tech-heavy Invesco QQQ Trust, Series 1 (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>) by robust 31 percentage points. 
JETS' portfolio is heavily weighted toward U.S. airlines with 70% stake, including a 10% weight in American Airlines Group Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAL#NASDAQ">AAL</a>) and 8.5% in budget carrier Southwest Airlines Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LUV#NYSE">LUV</a>). The ETF also holds smaller positions in Boeing Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BA#NYSE">BA</a>), Expedia Group Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EXPE#NASDAQ">EXPE</a>), and TripAdvisor Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TRIP#NASDAQ">TRIP</a>).
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Premium Demand Redefines Industry</h3>
Delta Air Lines Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DAL#NYSE">DAL</a>) and United Airlines Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UAL#NASDAQ">UAL</a>), the second and fourth-largest U.S. carriers by market share, have been standout performers, surging 53% and 140% respectively this year. Together, they account for over 26% of JETS' holdings. 
Despite facing cost pressures from rising pilot salaries and maintenance expenses, the airlines have thrived thanks to booming demand for premium travel options. Delta recently revealed plans to expand high-end services, projecting premium ticket revenues will surpass main cabin sales—a trend reshaping the industry's profit dynamics.
"Premium revenue trends have outpaced main cabin over the last several years," Catharine O'Brien, an analyst at Goldman Sachs, said.
"Airlines have disaggregated premium demand to serve more segments of premium demand from premium economy seats in the main cabin to lie flat business class, with premium international economy and domestic first class in between,&#8221; she said. 
The analyst indicated that airlines with exposure to premium travel and strategic capacity improvements, including Delta, Alaska Air Group Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ALK#NYSE">ALK</a>), and United, are expected to outperform next year. 
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Chart: Airline Stocks Have Outpaced Large-Cap Tech In 2024</h3>
<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="557" src="https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/27105255/image-221-1024x557.png" alt="" class="wp-image-709443" srcset="https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/27105255/image-221-1024x557.png 1024w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/27105255/image-221-300x163.png 300w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/27105255/image-221-768x418.png 768w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/27105255/image-221-1536x835.png 1536w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/27105255/image-221.png 1920w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></figure>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Leasing Market Tailwinds</h3>
Aircraft lessors like AerCap Holdings N.V. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AER#NYSE">AER</a>) and Air Lease Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AL#NYSE">AL</a>) are also benefiting from tight supply and strong demand. 
According to Goldman Sachs, higher lease extensions and gains on sales are boosting profitability, with analyst forecasting improved returns on equity for lessors in 2025.
&#8220;Looking into 2025, we expect many of the same themes to persist, with the drivers of aircraft availability mixed and unit cost inflation continuing, but decelerating,&#8221; O&#8217;Brien said. 
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