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CHieru Co Ltd is a Japanese firm which provides information and communication technology environments for teaching and learning in schools. It offers services including software and system products, teaching and learning resources and strategic consulting for school ICT environment. Its solutions include CaLabo EX, CaLabo LX, CaLabo TX, interclass cloud.

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Needham analyst Serge Belanger upgraded Collegium Pharmaceutical, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COLL#NASDAQ">COLL</a>) to Buy from Hold, <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/COLL/analyst-ratings" rel="noreferrer noopener">with a price forecast of $46.</a>
Recently, Collegium provided 2025 guidance, expecting a top-line of $735 million &#8211; $750 million, including Jornay PM sales over $135 million and adjusted <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/42871470" rel="noreferrer noopener">EBITDA of $435 million &#8211; $450 million.</a>
The analyst highlights that the guidance was higher than their estimates and aligned with Street consensus.
Per the analyst, the company&#8217;s valuation doesn&#8217;t fully reflect its growth, profitability, and cash flow, boosted by Jornay PM&#8217;s expected contribution.
Belanger also highlighted that the company&#8217;s valuation presents an attractive entry point, and that the continued growth of its pain portfolio, especially Xtampza and Belbuca, remains underappreciated.
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Both drugs have intellectual property through the early-to-mid 2030s, and a recent settlement delays the launch of Nucynta generics until at least 2027, the analyst writes.
The analyst notes that Collegium is significantly undervalued compared to its peers based on key sales and EBITDA metrics from 2025 guidance. The company has historically traded at a discount due to concerns over the generic threat to its pain products and its focus on opioids, which has limited its M&amp;A potential.
However, the analyst views Collegium&#8217;s entry into neurology and its future CNS product portfolio as essential steps in diversifying away from opioid products, which could bring its valuation more in line with its peers.
Price Action: COLL shares are trading lower by 1.02% to $33.00 at last check Friday.
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Piper Sandler analyst David Amsellem maintains Avadel Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVDL#NASDAQ">AVDL</a>) with a Overweight and lowers the price target from $24 to $13.

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This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders often look for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges away from its normal worth. Abnormal amounts of trading activity could push option prices to hyperbolic or underperforming levels. 
Here's the list of options activity happening in today's session: 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>BKSY</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$10.00</td>
<td>$55.0K</td>
<td>1.9K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>UAL</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$107.00</td>
<td>$80.1K</td>
<td>169</td>
<td>506</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CPA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$110.00</td>
<td>$42.9K</td>
<td>30</td>
<td>369</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GEV</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$290.00</td>
<td>$69.2K</td>
<td>1.9K</td>
<td>114</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CAT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$390.00</td>
<td>$27.3K</td>
<td>496</td>
<td>67</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DE</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$410.00</td>
<td>$111.6K</td>
<td>364</td>
<td>61</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BA</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$175.00</td>
<td>$41.6K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
<td>60</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PH</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>11/21/25</td>
<td>$660.00</td>
<td>$82.8K</td>
<td>119</td>
<td>36</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>FDX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/19/25</td>
<td>$330.00</td>
<td>$31.6K</td>
<td>325</td>
<td>25</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>UBER</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/18/26</td>
<td>$40.00</td>
<td>$46.6K</td>
<td>158</td>
<td>15</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These itemized elaborations have been created using the accompanying table. 
• For BKSY (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BKSY#NYSE">BKSY</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 7 day(s) on January 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 1000 contract(s) at a $10.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $55.0K, with a price of $55.0 per contract. There were 1962 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1046 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding UAL (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UAL#NASDAQ">UAL</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 7 day(s) on January 17, 2025. Parties traded 391 contract(s) at a $107.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 13 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $80.1K, with a price of $205.0 per contract. There were 169 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 506 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For CPA (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CPA#NYSE">CPA</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 126 day(s) on May 16, 2025. This event was a transfer of 369 contract(s) at a $110.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 17 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $42.9K, with a price of $116.0 per contract. There were 30 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 369 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For GEV (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GEV#NYSE">GEV</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be neutral, expiring in 7 day(s) on January 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 10 contract(s) at a $290.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 4 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $69.2K, with a price of $6928.0 per contract. There were 1958 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 114 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For CAT (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CAT#NYSE">CAT</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be neutral, expiring in 70 day(s) on March 21, 2025. This event was a transfer of 55 contract(s) at a $390.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 7 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $27.3K, with a price of $495.0 per contract. There were 496 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 67 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For DE (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DE#NYSE">DE</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 70 day(s) on March 21, 2025. This event was a transfer of 60 contract(s) at a $410.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $111.6K, with a price of $1860.0 per contract. There were 364 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 61 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding BA (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BA#NYSE">BA</a>), we observe a put option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 161 day(s) on June 20, 2025. Parties traded 25 contract(s) at a $175.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $41.6K, with a price of $1665.0 per contract. There were 1068 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 60 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding PH (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PH#NYSE">PH</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 315 day(s) on November 21, 2025. Parties traded 16 contract(s) at a $660.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 4 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $82.8K, with a price of $5177.0 per contract. There were 119 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 36 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For FDX (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FDX#NYSE">FDX</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 343 day(s) on December 19, 2025. This event was a transfer of 25 contract(s) at a $330.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $31.6K, with a price of $1265.0 per contract. There were 325 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 25 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For UBER (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UBER#NYSE">UBER</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 524 day(s) on June 18, 2026. This event was a transfer of 15 contract(s) at a $40.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $46.6K, with a price of $3110.0 per contract. There were 158 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 15 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more news on unusual options activity</a>. 
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UBER

10 Industrials Stocks Whale Activity In Today's Session

This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders often look for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges away from its normal worth. Abnormal amounts of trading activity could push option prices to hyperbolic or underperforming levels. 
Below are some instances of options activity happening in the Financials sector: 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>UPST</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$50.00</td>
<td>$25.7K</td>
<td>812</td>
<td align="right">664</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>JPM</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$220.00</td>
<td>$30.8K</td>
<td>4.0K</td>
<td align="right">630</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>COIN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$300.00</td>
<td>$183.3K</td>
<td>9.5K</td>
<td align="right">476</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BANC</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$10.00</td>
<td>$25.3K</td>
<td>4.2K</td>
<td align="right">350</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$370.00</td>
<td>$26.5K</td>
<td>2.5K</td>
<td align="right">336</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SQ</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
<td>$53.2K</td>
<td>4.9K</td>
<td align="right">320</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ROOT</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$70.00</td>
<td>$26.0K</td>
<td>116</td>
<td align="right">304</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DAVE</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$75.00</td>
<td>$207.9K</td>
<td>1.7K</td>
<td align="right">233</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>V</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$315.00</td>
<td>$65.0K</td>
<td>888</td>
<td align="right">176</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AXP</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/24/25</td>
<td>$280.00</td>
<td>$43.0K</td>
<td>289</td>
<td align="right">157</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These bullet-by-bullet explanations have been constructed using the accompanying table. 
• Regarding UPST (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UPST#NASDAQ">UPST</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 189 day(s) on July 18, 2025. Parties traded 26 contract(s) at a $50.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 7 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $25.7K, with a price of $990.0 per contract. There were 812 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 664 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding JPM (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JPM#NYSE">JPM</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 161 day(s) on June 20, 2025. Parties traded 45 contract(s) at a $220.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 3 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $30.8K, with a price of $684.0 per contract. There were 4016 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 630 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding COIN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COIN#NASDAQ">COIN</a>), we observe a call option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 42 day(s) on February 21, 2025. Parties traded 130 contract(s) at a $300.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $183.3K, with a price of $1410.0 per contract. There were 9586 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 476 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding BANC (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BANC#NYSE">BANC</a>), we observe a call option trade with neutral sentiment. It expires in 189 day(s) on July 18, 2025. Parties traded 50 contract(s) at a $10.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $25.3K, with a price of $507.0 per contract. There were 4200 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 350 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For MA (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MA#NYSE">MA</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 7 day(s) on January 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 2 contract(s) at a $370.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $26.5K, with a price of $13275.0 per contract. There were 2572 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 336 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding SQ (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SQ#NYSE">SQ</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 7 day(s) on January 17, 2025. Parties traded 72 contract(s) at a $90.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 6 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $53.2K, with a price of $740.0 per contract. There were 4929 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 320 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For ROOT (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ROOT#NASDAQ">ROOT</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 7 day(s) on January 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 100 contract(s) at a $70.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 9 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $26.0K, with a price of $260.0 per contract. There were 116 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 304 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding DAVE (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DAVE#NASDAQ">DAVE</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 97 day(s) on April 17, 2025. Parties traded 99 contract(s) at a $75.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 13 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $207.9K, with a price of $2100.0 per contract. There were 1711 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 233 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding V (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/V#NYSE">V</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 42 day(s) on February 21, 2025. Parties traded 50 contract(s) at a $315.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 8 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $65.0K, with a price of $1300.0 per contract. There were 888 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 176 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For AXP (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AXP#NYSE">AXP</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be neutral, expiring in 14 day(s) on January 24, 2025. This event was a transfer of 139 contract(s) at a $280.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $43.0K, with a price of $310.0 per contract. There were 289 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 157 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more about unusual options activity</a>. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders will search for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges heavily from its normal worth. High amounts of trading activity could push option prices to exaggerated or underestimated levels. 
Here's the list of options activity happening in today's session: 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>NVDA</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$135.00</td>
<td>$28.6K</td>
<td>38.9K</td>
<td>27.8K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>IONQ</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/10/25</td>
<td>$32.00</td>
<td>$46.5K</td>
<td>819</td>
<td>5.5K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MSFT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$420.00</td>
<td>$31.5K</td>
<td>10.5K</td>
<td>4.8K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MU</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/10/25</td>
<td>$99.00</td>
<td>$31.9K</td>
<td>2.6K</td>
<td>4.7K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PLTR</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/10/25</td>
<td>$70.00</td>
<td>$50.2K</td>
<td>13.1K</td>
<td>4.6K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AAPL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/24/25</td>
<td>$235.00</td>
<td>$90.0K</td>
<td>1.8K</td>
<td>3.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MCHP</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$57.50</td>
<td>$62.9K</td>
<td>351</td>
<td>1.8K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MSTR</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/10/25</td>
<td>$335.00</td>
<td>$33.0K</td>
<td>1.8K</td>
<td>1.6K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MARA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/31/25</td>
<td>$20.00</td>
<td>$79.0K</td>
<td>3.1K</td>
<td>1.3K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AVGO</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$220.00</td>
<td>$130.0K</td>
<td>4.5K</td>
<td>853</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These itemized elaborations have been created using the accompanying table. 
• For NVDA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be neutral, expiring in 7 day(s) on January 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 100 contract(s) at a $135.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $28.6K, with a price of $286.0 per contract. There were 38952 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 27880 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For IONQ (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IONQ#NYSE">IONQ</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bullish, is expiring today. Parties traded 300 contract(s) at a $32.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $46.5K, with a price of $155.0 per contract. There were 819 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 5537 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For MSFT (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 7 day(s) on January 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 70 contract(s) at a $420.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 3 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $31.5K, with a price of $451.0 per contract. There were 10538 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 4834 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For MU (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MU#NASDAQ">MU</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bearish, is expiring today. Parties traded 370 contract(s) at a $99.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 82 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $31.9K, with a price of $86.0 per contract. There were 2634 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 4757 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For PLTR (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NASDAQ">PLTR</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bullish, is expiring today. Parties traded 150 contract(s) at a $70.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 4 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $50.2K, with a price of $335.0 per contract. There were 13165 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 4686 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding AAPL (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 14 day(s) on January 24, 2025. Parties traded 200 contract(s) at a $235.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 5 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $90.0K, with a price of $450.0 per contract. There were 1822 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 3073 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding MCHP (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MCHP#NASDAQ">MCHP</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 42 day(s) on February 21, 2025. Parties traded 262 contract(s) at a $57.50 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 17 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $62.9K, with a price of $240.0 per contract. There were 351 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1833 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For MSTR (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSTR#NASDAQ">MSTR</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bearish, is expiring today. Parties traded 50 contract(s) at a $335.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 9 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $33.0K, with a price of $660.0 per contract. There were 1881 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1637 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For MARA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MARA#NASDAQ">MARA</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 21 day(s) on January 31, 2025. This event was a transfer of 1000 contract(s) at a $20.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 7 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $79.0K, with a price of $79.0 per contract. There were 3114 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1300 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For AVGO (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVGO#NASDAQ">AVGO</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 42 day(s) on February 21, 2025. This event was a transfer of 125 contract(s) at a $220.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $130.0K, with a price of $1040.0 per contract. There were 4570 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 853 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more news on unusual options activity</a>. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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10 Information Technology Stocks Whale Activity In Today's Session

Piper Sandler analyst Joseph Catanzaro maintains Halozyme Therapeutics (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HALO#NASDAQ">HALO</a>) with a Neutral and raises the price target from $52 to $53.

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Piper Sandler Maintains Neutral on Halozyme Therapeutics, Raises Price Target to $53

NVIDIA Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) has grown to being among the largest companies in the world due to its <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/24/12/42547442/microsof-scoops-up-485000-nvidia-ai-chips-twice-as-many-as-its-closest-rival-meta-report">AI chip dominance</a>. One analyst sees the Santa Clara, California-based company&#8217;s lead expanding.
The Nvidia Analyst: In a note published Thursday, Bank of America analyst Vivek Arya reiterated a Buy rating for Nvidia with a price target of $190.
Main Takeaways: Arya&#8217;s semiconductor team hosted Nvidia CFO Colette Kress for an investor meeting in Las Vegas. 
Arya is more confident in Nvidia as an &#8220;AI incubator.&#8221;
&#8220;NVDA&#8217;s unique/highly leverageable silicon/system/software platform is spawning new growth engines in physical AI/robotics, onpremise AI workstations (Project Digits), AI PC, autonomous driving (Uber, Toyota partnership) &#8211; no other merchant or ASIC rival can match this,&#8221; the analyst said.
Arya noted other positive signs for the company&#8217;s flagship Blackwell chip.
&#8220;Overall, the tone for AI demand remains very strong across both Hopper and new Blackwell platforms,&#8221; the analyst said. &#8220;Hopper run rate is not necessarily tied to demand, but rather to the overall supply situation which can impact the product mix. NVDA noted Hopper remains a very capable product for many customers today, but most customers have outlined their desire for (supply-constrained) Blackwell which is now available across 15 partners and 200+ configurations.&#8221;
Arya foresees possible near-term volatility in Nvidia&#8217;s stock due to possible trade headwinds during the incoming Trump Administration.
Price Action: Shares of Nvidia were down 2.8% to $136.14 at the time of publication Friday.
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A new chapter in the ongoing saga of digital assets is about to unfold <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/12/42686215/2025-crypto-policy-preview-warns-clarity-will-come-from-congress-not-the-sec">on Capitol Hill</a>.
What Happened: The <a href="https://www.foxbusiness.com/politics/senate-banking-committee-launch-subcommittee-digital-assets">announcement </a>that the Senate Banking Committee will create its first-ever subcommittee dedicated to cryptocurrency and blockchain technology signifies far more than just another committee meeting.
It represents a shift in the political landscape, signaling a broader acceptance and integration of digital currencies into the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/12/42701446/crypto-industry-anticipates-policy-overhaul-under-trump-administration">mainstream of U.S. governance</a>.
This isn&#8217;t merely a procedural move; it&#8217;s an acknowledgment of the cryptocurrency sector&#8217;s growing influence, both economically and politically. 
The formation of this subcommittee, under the leadership of Senator Tim Scott (R-SC), comes on the heels of a Republican sweep of the Senate, suggesting a concerted effort to align policy with the evolving world of finance.
It suggests a deliberate move toward addressing the complex issues surrounding digital assets, acknowledging their potential to disrupt the traditional financial system. 
While the motivations may differ from individual to individual, the message is clear, the United States is no longer ignoring this asset class.
The choice of Senator Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo.), a known Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) advocate, to potentially chair this new subcommittee is a strong signal that the committee isn&#8217;t just a performative gesture but one that will actively explore the possibilities of digital assets.
This, combined with the involvement of other pro-crypto senators, suggests that the committee will not seek to stifle innovation, but rather to define a clear path for it. 
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Why It Matters: It&#8217;s a shift away from a primarily cautious approach to a potentially more proactive and innovation-focused one.
It is understood the goal of this committee is to work towards a cohesive legal framework for the industry, something that has been highly sought after by the industry.
With the GOP controlling both the House and Senate, and a President who has <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/01/42827796/maga-meme-coin-surges-20-boosting-donald-trumps-crypto-portfolio-11-9m">expressed interest in the crypto industry</a>, this newly established subcommittee is poised to make substantial headway in shaping the country&#8217;s policy toward digital assets.
However, the real test will be how this subcommittee navigates the regulatory challenges, particularly with financial regulators and existing government frameworks. 
The clashes between those in favor of these new assets, and traditional institutions that have been historically resistant, are coming to a head.
The cryptocurrency industry is bracing for the results of this political initiative. 
These are crucial moments, as policy crafted within the confines of this Senate subcommittee will significantly impact the trajectory of digital asset development and integration into the American economy. 
This is no longer a niche industry, but a sector demanding <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42356067/venture-capitalist-david-sacks-appointed-as-white-house-ai-crypto-czar-by-trump">a seat at the table</a>.
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Benchmark analyst Mike Hickey reiterates Imax (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IMAX#NYSE">IMAX</a>) with a Buy and maintains $30 price target.

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Piper Sandler analyst Peter Keith maintains Arhaus (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARHS#NASDAQ">ARHS</a>) with a Overweight and raises the price target from $14 to $15.

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Whales with a lot of money to spend have taken a noticeably bearish stance on Advanced Micro Devices.
Looking at options history for Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>) we detected 77 trades.
If we consider the specifics of each trade, it is accurate to state that 35% of the investors opened trades with bullish expectations and 50% with bearish.
From the overall spotted trades, 33 are puts, for a total amount of $2,121,030 and 44, calls, for a total amount of $3,727,344.
<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 $100.0 and $310.0 for Advanced Micro Devices, spanning the last three months.
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Trends</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 Advanced Micro Devices'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 Advanced Micro Devices's whale activity within a strike price range from $100.0 to $310.0 in the last 30 days. 
<h3>Advanced Micro Devices Option Volume And Open Interest Over Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1736530234_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Significant Options Trades Detected:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>AMD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$6.45</td>
<td>$6.4</td>
<td>$6.4</td>
<td>$120.00</td>
<td>$640.0K</td>
<td>6.2K</td>
<td>2.5K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$6.6</td>
<td>$6.55</td>
<td>$6.55</td>
<td>$125.00</td>
<td>$314.4K</td>
<td>9.2K</td>
<td>1.4K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$6.5</td>
<td>$6.4</td>
<td>$6.45</td>
<td>$125.00</td>
<td>$272.1K</td>
<td>9.2K</td>
<td>1.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMD</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$51.0</td>
<td>$50.9</td>
<td>$50.9</td>
<td>$165.00</td>
<td>$254.5K</td>
<td>220</td>
<td>51</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMD</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$9.9</td>
<td>$9.8</td>
<td>$9.82</td>
<td>$120.00</td>
<td>$244.8K</td>
<td>24.2K</td>
<td>1.7K</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Advanced Micro Devices</h3>
Advanced Micro Devices designs a variety of digital semiconductors for markets such as PCs, gaming consoles, data centers, industrial, and automotive applications. AMD's traditional strength was in central processing units and graphics processing units used in PCs and data centers. Additionally, the firm supplies the chips found in prominent game consoles such as the Sony PlayStation and Microsoft Xbox. In 2022, the firm acquired field-programmable gate array leader Xilinx to diversify its business and augment its opportunities in key end markets such as data center and automotive.
Having examined the options trading patterns of Advanced Micro Devices, our attention now turns directly to the company. This shift allows us to delve into its present market position and performance
<h3>Advanced Micro Devices's Current Market Status</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a trading volume of 34,794,559, the price of AMD is down by -5.49%, reaching $115.15.</li>
<li>Current RSI values indicate that the stock is may be approaching oversold.</li>
<li>Next earnings report is scheduled for 18 days from now.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Professional Analyst Ratings for Advanced Micro Devices</h3>
3 market experts have recently issued ratings for this stock, with a consensus target price of $132.33333333333334.
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&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Morgan Stanley continues to hold a Equal-Weight rating for Advanced Micro Devices, targeting a price of $158. 
&#x2A; In a cautious move, an analyst from HSBC downgraded its rating to Reduce, setting a price target of $110. 
&#x2A; Reflecting concerns, an analyst from Goldman Sachs lowers its rating to Neutral with a new price target of $129.
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Investors with significant funds have taken a bullish position in Jefferies Financial Gr (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JEF#NYSE">JEF</a>), a development that retail traders should be aware of.
This was brought to our attention today through our monitoring of publicly accessible options data at Benzinga. The exact nature of these investors remains a mystery, but such a major move in JEF usually indicates foreknowledge of upcoming events.
Today, Benzinga's options scanner identified 8 options transactions for Jefferies Financial Gr. This is an unusual occurrence. The sentiment among these large-scale traders is mixed, with 50% being bullish and 37% bearish. Of all the options we discovered, 7 are puts, valued at $288,377, and there was a single call, worth $35,000.
<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 $72.5 and $85.0 for Jefferies Financial Gr, spanning the last three months.
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Development</h3>
Examining the volume and open interest provides crucial insights into stock research. This information is key in gauging liquidity and interest levels for Jefferies Financial Gr's options at certain strike prices. Below, we present a snapshot of the trends in volume and open interest for calls and puts across Jefferies Financial Gr's significant trades, within a strike price range of $72.5 to $85.0, over the past month.
<h3>Jefferies Financial Gr Option Activity Analysis: Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1736530229_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>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>JEF</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$10.5</td>
<td>$9.9</td>
<td>$10.2</td>
<td>$80.00</td>
<td>$101.9K</td>
<td>219</td>
<td>100</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>JEF</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$0.3</td>
<td>$0.15</td>
<td>$0.28</td>
<td>$85.00</td>
<td>$35.0K</td>
<td>1.3K</td>
<td>1.2K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>JEF</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$5.5</td>
<td>$5.0</td>
<td>$5.0</td>
<td>$77.50</td>
<td>$33.5K</td>
<td>1.2K</td>
<td>137</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>JEF</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$4.9</td>
<td>$4.4</td>
<td>$4.9</td>
<td>$77.50</td>
<td>$32.8K</td>
<td>1.2K</td>
<td>135</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>JEF</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$5.1</td>
<td>$4.3</td>
<td>$4.3</td>
<td>$77.50</td>
<td>$32.6K</td>
<td>1.2K</td>
<td>635</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Jefferies Financial Gr</h3>
Jefferies Financial Group Inc is a diversified financial services company. It has two reportable segments; Investment Banking and Capital Markets which is also the majority revenue generating segment, includes securities, commodities, corporate lending, futures and foreign exchange capital markets activities and its investment banking business, which provides underwriting and financial advisory services to clients across different sectors. The Asset Management reportable business segment provides alternative investment management services to investors in the U.S. and overseas and generates investment income from capital invested in and managed by it or its affiliated asset managers.
<h3>Present Market Standing of Jefferies Financial Gr</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a volume of 2,454,272, the price of JEF is down -12.08% at $70.45. </li>
<li>RSI indicators hint that the underlying stock may be oversold.</li>
<li>Next earnings are expected to be released in 75 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What The Experts Say On Jefferies Financial Gr</h3>
In the last month, 1 experts released ratings on this stock with an average target price of $81.0.
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&#x2A; An analyst from Oppenheimer persists with their Outperform rating on Jefferies Financial Gr, maintaining a target price of $81. 
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Jefferies Financial Gr's Options: A Look at What the Big Money is Thinking

Financial giants have made a conspicuous bullish move on Procter &amp; Gamble. Our analysis of options history for Procter &amp; Gamble (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PG#NYSE">PG</a>) revealed 8 unusual trades.
Delving into the details, we found 50% of traders were bullish, while 37% showed bearish tendencies. Out of all the trades we spotted, 5 were puts, with a value of $231,107, and 3 were calls, valued at $110,698.
<h3>Predicted Price Range</h3>
Based on the trading activity, it appears that the significant investors are aiming for a price territory stretching from $155.0 to $170.0 for Procter &amp; Gamble over the recent three months. 
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Trends</h3>
Assessing the volume and open interest is a strategic step in options trading. These metrics shed light on the liquidity and investor interest in Procter &amp; Gamble's options at specified strike prices. The forthcoming data visualizes the fluctuation in volume and open interest for both calls and puts, linked to Procter &amp; Gamble's substantial trades, within a strike price spectrum from $155.0 to $170.0 over the preceding 30 days.
<h3>Procter &amp; Gamble 30-Day Option Volume &amp; Interest Snapshot</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1736530223_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Significant Options Trades Detected:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>PG</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$9.0</td>
<td>$8.25</td>
<td>$8.46</td>
<td>$165.00</td>
<td>$77.8K</td>
<td>2.4K</td>
<td align="right">51</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PG</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$4.2</td>
<td>$4.15</td>
<td>$4.2</td>
<td>$155.00</td>
<td>$61.3K</td>
<td>687</td>
<td align="right">188</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PG</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$1.51</td>
<td>$1.35</td>
<td>$1.51</td>
<td>$170.00</td>
<td>$57.4K</td>
<td>1.9K</td>
<td align="right">414</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PG</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$3.6</td>
<td>$3.35</td>
<td>$3.52</td>
<td>$155.00</td>
<td>$32.3K</td>
<td>2.4K</td>
<td align="right">79</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PG</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$13.95</td>
<td>$13.7</td>
<td>$13.7</td>
<td>$170.00</td>
<td>$31.5K</td>
<td>1.6K</td>
<td align="right">53</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.
After a thorough review of the options trading surrounding Procter &amp; Gamble, 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 Procter &amp; Gamble</h3>
<ul>
<li>Trading volume stands at 2,846,699, with PG's price down by -1.74%, positioned at $159.28.</li>
<li>RSI indicators show the stock to be may be oversold.</li>
<li>Earnings announcement expected in 12 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What Analysts Are Saying About Procter &amp; Gamble</h3>
A total of 2 professional analysts have given their take on this stock in the last 30 days, setting an average price target of $192.5.
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&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Wells Fargo keeps a Overweight rating on Procter &amp; Gamble with a target price of $176. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from DA Davidson continues to hold a Buy rating for Procter &amp; Gamble, targeting a price of $209. 
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Spotlight on Procter & Gamble: Analyzing the Surge in Options Activity

Mark Cuban's journey to billionaire status is filled with <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/24/12/42649292/mark-cubans-surprising-purchase-of-a-whole-town-near-dallas-was-a-favor-for-a-friend-and-he-wanted-to-rename-it-to-dinosaur-texas">bold moves and quirky decisions</a>. Still, one of his most outrageous stories involves buying a $25 million mansion without ever stepping foot inside. For most people, a purchase that big would require months of research, endless walk-throughs and plenty of second opinions. For Cuban? He took a leap of faith – and it paid off.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">A Deal Too Good to Pass up</h2>
After selling his first major company, MicroSolutions, for $6 million in 1990 and later striking gold with Broadcast.com (which <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/education/24/10/41234173/how-mark-cuban-turned-broadcast-com-into-5-7b-sale-we-were-the-youtube-of-our-day">Yahoo purchased for $5.9 billion in 1999</a>), Cuban had the kind of financial freedom most can only dream of. So, when one of his former business partners came to him with an offer, he jumped on it.
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Cuban's new home was enormous and had so many rooms that even years later, he hadn't visited all of them. "There were times I'd go years without going upstairs," Cuban admitted. And when he finally did venture upstairs, there were entire rooms that still felt like a mystery to him. Even today, he's unsure how many bedrooms or bathrooms the house has.
What did Cuban do with all that space? Before he got married, he filled it with … nothing. Instead of furniture, his ballroom became a personal whiffle ball stadium. Complete with bases and a bar, it was the perfect setup for games with friends. &#8220;You could curve the ball and hit and run and hit home runs," Cuban said. He only started adding furniture after tying the knot.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">From Humble Beginnings to Lavish Living</h2>
Cuban's rise to wealth makes his extravagant purchase even more remarkable. In the early '80s, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/24/11/42193386/mark-cuban-shared-600-a-month-dallas-apartment-with-5-guys-and-slept-on-the-living-room-floor-i-had-nothing-so-i-had-nothing-to-lose">he shared a $600-a-month Dallas apartment</a> with five other guys. Cuban didn't even have a bedroom – he slept in a sleeping bag on the living room floor. His wardrobe lived in a corner, perpetually wrinkled and his glasses were held together by athletic tape.&nbsp;
His first job in Dallas was bartending at Elan, where he relied on happy-hour snacks to stretch his budget. He later sold software at Your Business Software, learning on the fly despite knowing little about computers. Cuban was even fired from that job after prioritizing a deal over opening the store, but it was a blessing in disguise. That firing pushed him to start his first company, MicroSolutions.
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