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<p><strong>L3Harris Technologies Inc</strong> (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LHX#NYSE">LHX</a>) reported financial results for the second quarter after the market close on Thursday. Here&#8217;s a look at the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/24/07/b39969679/l3harris-technologies-reports-strong-second-quarter-2024-results-increases-2024-guidance">key metrics from the quarter</a>.</p>
<p><strong>Q2 Earnings:</strong> L3Harris said second-quarter revenue increased 13% year-over-year to $5.3 billion, which was in line with&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/calendars/earnings" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">consensus estimates</a>, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/gxjhpowx7zks" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Benzinga Pro</a>. The company reported adjusted earnings of $3.24 per share, beating analyst estimates of $3.17 per share.</p>
<p>L3Harris reported operating cash flows of $754 million. The company said it generated $714 million in adjusted free cash flow during the quarter.</p>
<p>&#8220;We delivered another strong quarter of financial results with improved margins, reflecting our commitment to operational excellence and a relentless focus on execution that delivers value to our customers and shareholders,&#8221;&nbsp;said <strong>Christopher Kubasik</strong>, chair and CEO of L3Harris.</p>
<p>&#8220;Our first half results reflect progress toward achieving our 2026 financial framework. We are raising our revenue, margin and EPS guidance for the year, underscoring the tangible results of our LHX NeXt initiative, which is focused on streamlining our operations and enhancing our efficiency while transforming the company.&#8221;</p>
<p><strong>See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/07/39963727/ford-stock-falls-after-q2-earnings-miss-rising-costs-analysts-cautious-with-core-to">Ford Stock Falls After Q2 Earnings Miss, Rising Costs: Analysts Cautious With &#8216;Core To Future Transition Underway&#8217;</a></strong></p>
<p><strong>Outlook: </strong>L3Harris raised its full-year 2024 revenue guidance from a range of $20.8 billion to $21.3 billion to a new range of $21 billion to $21.3 billion, versus estimates of $21.21 billion. The company also raised its full-year earnings guidance from a range of $12.70 and $13.05 per share to a new range of $12.85 to $13.15, versus estimates of $12.97 per share.</p>
<p><strong>Management will hold a conference call to discuss these results Friday morning at 8:30 a.m. E.T.</strong></p>
<p><strong>LHX Price Action:</strong> <a href="http://benzinga.com/quote/lhx">L3Harris Technologies shares</a> were up 0.71% after hours at $245 at the time of publication Thursday, according to <a href="http://pro.benzinga.com">Benzinga Pro</a>.</p>
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L3Harris Technologies Q2 Earnings: EPS Beat, Revenue Up 13%, Guidance Raise And More

VLTO

Veralto Maintains FY24 Core Sales Growth Target Of Low Single-Digits; Lifts Adjusted EPS Forecast From $3.25 - $3.34 To $3.37 - $3.45 (Est $3.34)

<p>Financial Institutions (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FISI#NASDAQ">FISI</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $1.62 per share which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $2.01 by 19.4 percent.  The company reported quarterly sales of $41.193 million which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $45.086 million by 8.63 percent.  This is a 2.70 percent decrease over sales of $42.337 million the same period last year.</p>


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FISI

Financial Institutions Q2 2024 GAAP EPS $1.62 Misses $2.01 Estimate, Sales $41.193M Miss $45.086M Estimate

<p><i>Prioritizing autoimmune programs aims to focus upon near-term and intermediate value creation potential, while retaining oncology programs as promising clinical data continues to mature</i><br /><br />&nbsp;</p>
<p><i>- Company anticipates annualized capital and workforce requirements to be reduced by approximately 25 percent</i><br /><br />&nbsp;</p>
<p>BOSTON, July 25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- <a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=hyr29_HAW40utYUBtgFlBk-f9C2yWtJNA67FpQsQh5Bs41DazDO0HBfkCvL5AGOFpULIotnrEjHlhqK17swgDmimjp1A-XMp-2ZjkAOPCcbd6rfItrpgo1Pcs2RtdhBEXGoEpqSJFDxeXw7yAeeLIK1eJv13bYvXczsOjbakEot3SH5QxSUNlq0fbkN5iflcVieTjarMklyoCQlzYZvn-KA_nsAlXqfZxtt1hBQX5TFJWwqY5vcZRNPwDYJT7qIfpEpkZdh8iV4WBFwg3T0z_A==">Cue Biopharma, Inc.</a>&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CUE#NASDAQ">CUE</a>), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing a novel class of therapeutic biologics to selectively engage and modulate disease-specific T cells, today announced the strategic prioritization of its autoimmune programs and organizational restructuring to strengthen operational efficiencies while enabling its encouraging oncology survival data to continue to mature.</p>


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Cue Biopharma Announces Strategic Prioritization Of Autoimmune Programs; Anticipates Annualized Capital And Workforce Requirements To Be Reduced By ~25%; Expects To Reduce Its FY25 Operating Expenses By ~25%, To A Projected Annual Cash Burn, Based Upon Current Assumptions, Of ~$30M

BLND

Horizon Bank Partners With Blend To Digitally Enhance Mortgage Lending Process, Aiming To Improve Customer Experience And Boost Loan Officer Productivity

<p>LendingTree (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TREE#NASDAQ">TREE</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $0.54 per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $0.46 by 17.39 percent.  The company reported quarterly sales of $210.100 million which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $187.361 million by 12.14 percent.  This is a 15.12 percent increase over sales of $182.500 million the same period last year.</p>


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TREE

LendingTree Q2 2024 Adj EPS $0.54 Beats $0.46 Estimate, Sales $210.100M Beat $187.361M Estimate

<p>SPS Commerce (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPSC#NASDAQ">SPSC</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $0.80 per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $0.77 by 3.9 percent. This is a 15.94 percent increase over earnings of $0.69 per share from the same period last year.  The company reported quarterly sales of $153.596 million which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $151.920 million by 1.10 percent.  This is a 17.77 percent increase over sales of $130.416 million the same period last year.</p>


SPSC

SPS Commerce Q2 2024 Adj EPS $0.80 Beats $0.77 Estimate, Sales $153.596M Beat $151.920M Estimate

Veralto Anticipates Q3 Non-GAAP Core Sales Growth In The Low-To-Mid Single-Digits Y/Y; Adjusted EPS Of $0.82 - $0.86 (Est $0.83)

<p>Hilltop Hldgs (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HTH#NYSE">HTH</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $0.31 per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $0.26 by 19.23 percent.</p>


Hilltop Hldgs Q2 2024 GAAP EPS $0.31 Beats $0.26 Estimate

<p><strong>BurgerFi International, Inc.</strong> (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BFI#NASDAQ">BFI</a>, BFIIW)))) ("BurgerFi" or the "Company"), owner of the high-quality, casual dining pizza brand Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza &amp; Wings ("Anthony's") and one of the nation's leading fast-casual "better burger" dining concepts through the BurgerFi brand, announced today that the Company and Lion Point Capital, LP ("Lion Point") entered into a Settlement Agreement (the "Settlement Agreement") pursuant to which, among other things, the Company and Lion Point agreed to resolve all claims between Lion Point and the Company existing as of, or prior to, the date of the Settlement Agreement related to the previously disclosed litigation initiated by Lion Point against the Company.<br /><br />&nbsp;</p>
<p>Pursuant to the Settlement Agreement, the Company agreed to, among other things, (i) pay Lion Point $1,350,000 in installments in accordance with the schedule set forth in the Settlement Agreement, and (ii) issue to Lion Point 300,000 shares of Series A Preferred Stock (the "Preferred Shares"), in each case subject to terms and conditions set forth in the Settlement Agreement.</p>


Legal

BurgerFi Reaches Legal Settlement Agreement With Lion Point Capital, LP; Company Agreed To Pay Lion Point $1,350,000 In Installments In Accordance With The Schedule Set Forth In The Settlement Agreement, And Issue To Lion Point 300,000 Shares Of Series A Preferred Stock

<p>Business First Bancshares (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BFST#NASDAQ">BFST</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $0.64 per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $0.51 by 25.49 percent. This is a 8.57 percent decrease over earnings of $0.70 per share from the same period last year.  The company reported quarterly sales of $66.185 million which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $62.959 million by 5.12 percent.  This is a 1.38 percent increase over sales of $65.284 million the same period last year.</p>


BFST

Business First Bancshares Q2 2024 Adj EPS $0.64 Beats $0.51 Estimate, Sales $66.185M Beat $62.959M Estimate

<p>Universal Insurance Hldgs (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UVE#NYSE">UVE</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $1.18 per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $1.02 by 15.69 percent. This is a 35.63 percent increase over earnings of $0.87 per share from the same period last year.  The company reported quarterly sales of $380.214 million which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $340.090 million by 11.80 percent.  This is a 11.97 percent increase over sales of $339.570 million the same period last year.</p>


Universal Insurance Hldgs Q2 2024 Adj EPS $1.18 Beats $1.02 Estimate, Sales $380.214M Beat $340.090M Estimate

ENSG

Ensign Group Boosts Annual Revenue Guidance From $4.13B - $4.17B To $4.20B - $4.22B (Est $4.159B)

<p>Veralto (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VLTO#NYSE">VLTO</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $0.85 per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $0.80 by 6.25 percent. This is a 6.25 percent increase over earnings of $0.80 per share from the same period last year.  The company reported quarterly sales of $1.288 billion which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $1.277 billion by 0.83 percent.</p>


Veralto Q2 2024 Adj EPS $0.85 Beats $0.80 Estimate, Sales $1.288B Beat $1.277B Estimate

<p>Financial giants have made a conspicuous bullish move on Charter Communications. Our analysis of options history for Charter Communications (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CHTR#NASDAQ">CHTR</a>) revealed 25 unusual trades.</p>
<p>Delving into the details, we found 44% of traders were bullish, while 36% showed bearish tendencies. Out of all the trades we spotted, 18 were puts, with a value of $1,900,955, and 7 were calls, valued at $621,154.</p>
<h3>Predicted Price Range</h3>
<p>After evaluating the trading volumes and Open Interest, it's evident that the major market movers are focusing on a price band between $285.0 and $350.0 for Charter Communications, spanning the last three months.</p>
<h3>Analyzing Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
<p>In today's trading context, the average open interest for options of Charter Communications stands at 185.53, with a total volume reaching 9,132.00. The accompanying chart delineates the progression of both call and put option volume and open interest for high-value trades in Charter Communications, situated within the strike price corridor from $285.0 to $350.0, throughout the last 30 days.</p>
<h3>Charter Communications Option Activity Analysis: Last 30 Days</h3>
<p><img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1721939486_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" /></p>
<h3>Largest Options Trades Observed:</h3>
<p>
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th><strong>Symbol</strong></th>
<th><strong>PUT/CALL</strong></th>
<th><strong>Trade Type</strong></th>
<th><strong>Sentiment</strong></th>
<th><strong>Exp. Date</strong></th>
<th><strong>Ask</strong></th>
<th><strong>Bid</strong></th>
<th><strong>Price</strong></th>
<th><strong>Strike Price</strong></th>
<th><strong>Total Trade Price</strong></th>
<th><strong>Open Interest</strong></th>
<th><strong>Volume</strong></th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>CHTR</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$51.3</td>
<td>$50.0</td>
<td>$50.0</td>
<td>$350.00</td>
<td>$700.0K</td>
<td>1.2K</td>
<td>316</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CHTR</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$51.1</td>
<td>$51.0</td>
<td>$51.0</td>
<td>$350.00</td>
<td>$387.6K</td>
<td>1.2K</td>
<td>76</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CHTR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>09/20/24</td>
<td>$16.0</td>
<td>$15.4</td>
<td>$15.5</td>
<td>$340.00</td>
<td>$387.5K</td>
<td>586</td>
<td>251</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CHTR</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>08/02/24</td>
<td>$7.4</td>
<td>$6.8</td>
<td>$7.4</td>
<td>$295.00</td>
<td>$111.0K</td>
<td>2</td>
<td>208</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CHTR</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>07/26/24</td>
<td>$8.1</td>
<td>$7.6</td>
<td>$7.6</td>
<td>$300.00</td>
<td>$88.1K</td>
<td>122</td>
<td>1.1K</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</p>
<h3>About Charter Communications</h3>
<p>Charter is the product of the 2016 merger of three cable companies, each with a decades-long history in the business: Legacy Charter, Time Warner Cable, and Bright House Networks. The firm now holds networks capable of providing television, internet access, and phone services to roughly 57 million US homes and businesses, around 40% of the country. Across this footprint, Charter serves 30 million residential and 2 million commercial customer accounts under the Spectrum brand, making it the second-largest US cable company behind Comcast. The firm also owns, in whole or in part, sports and news networks, including Spectrum SportsNet (long-term local rights to Los Angeles Lakers games), SportsNet LA (Los Angeles Dodgers), SportsNet New York (New York Mets), and Spectrum News NY1.</p>
<p>In light of the recent options history for Charter Communications, it's now appropriate to focus on the company itself. We aim to explore its current performance.</p>
<h3>Charter Communications's Current Market Status</h3>
<ul>
<li>Trading volume stands at 1,385,726, with CHTR's price up by 0.82%, positioned at $315.23.</li>
<li>RSI indicators show the stock to be may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Earnings announcement expected in 1 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Expert Opinions on Charter Communications</h3>
<p>A total of 3 professional analysts have given their take on this stock in the last 30 days, setting an average price target of $278.3333333333333.</p>
<ul>
<li>Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Morgan Stanley continues to hold a Equal-Weight rating for Charter Communications, targeting a price of $330. </li>
<li>An analyst from Citigroup downgraded its action to Sell with a price target of $255. </li>
<li>An analyst from Goldman Sachs has revised its rating downward to Sell, adjusting the price target to $250. </li>
</ul>
<p>Trading options involves greater risks but also offers the potential for higher profits. Savvy traders mitigate these risks through ongoing education, strategic trade adjustments, utilizing various indicators, and staying attuned to market dynamics. Keep up with the latest options trades for Charter Communications with <a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/register174">Benzinga Pro</a> for real-time alerts.</p>


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CHTR

Charter Communications's Options Frenzy: What You Need to Know

<p>Whales with a lot of money to spend have taken a noticeably bullish stance on <strong>Bilibili</strong>.</p>
<p>Looking at options history for Bilibili (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BILI#NASDAQ">BILI</a>) we detected 10 trades.</p>
<p>If we consider the specifics of each trade, it is accurate to state that 70% of the investors opened trades with bullish expectations and 30% with bearish.</p>
<p>From the overall spotted trades, 4 are puts, for a total amount of $1,134,265 and 6, calls, for a total amount of $452,310.</p>
<h3>What's The Price Target?</h3>
<p>After evaluating the trading volumes and Open Interest, it's evident that the major market movers are focusing on a price band between $12.5 and $16.0 for Bilibili, spanning the last three months.</p>
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Development</h3>
<p>Looking at the volume and open interest is a powerful move while trading options. This data can help you track the liquidity and interest for Bilibili'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 Bilibili's whale trades within a strike price range from $12.5 to $16.0 in the last 30 days. </p>
<h3>Bilibili Option Activity Analysis: Last 30 Days</h3>
<p><img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1721939481_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" /></p>
<h3>Noteworthy Options Activity:</h3>
<p>
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th><strong>Symbol</strong></th>
<th><strong>PUT/CALL</strong></th>
<th><strong>Trade Type</strong></th>
<th><strong>Sentiment</strong></th>
<th><strong>Exp. Date</strong></th>
<th><strong>Ask</strong></th>
<th><strong>Bid</strong></th>
<th><strong>Price</strong></th>
<th><strong>Strike Price</strong></th>
<th><strong>Total Trade Price</strong></th>
<th><strong>Open Interest</strong></th>
<th><strong>Volume</strong></th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>BILI</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>09/20/24</td>
<td>$1.7</td>
<td>$1.64</td>
<td>$1.69</td>
<td>$15.00</td>
<td>$642.2K</td>
<td>5.4K</td>
<td>3.8K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BILI</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$1.42</td>
<td>$1.37</td>
<td>$1.38</td>
<td>$12.50</td>
<td>$414.0K</td>
<td>6.2K</td>
<td>3.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BILI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>10/18/24</td>
<td>$1.48</td>
<td>$1.43</td>
<td>$1.48</td>
<td>$16.00</td>
<td>$135.9K</td>
<td>2.9K</td>
<td>2.5K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BILI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>10/18/24</td>
<td>$1.44</td>
<td>$1.41</td>
<td>$1.44</td>
<td>$16.00</td>
<td>$73.4K</td>
<td>2.9K</td>
<td>1.5K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BILI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>10/18/24</td>
<td>$1.45</td>
<td>$1.41</td>
<td>$1.44</td>
<td>$16.00</td>
<td>$68.5K</td>
<td>2.9K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</p>
<h3>About Bilibili</h3>
<p>Bilibili is a Chinese online entertainment platform that is best known for its video-sharing site that resembles YouTube. The site was founded in 2009 and started as a long-form video platform for anime, comics, and gaming, or ACG, content that appealed to Gen Z users. Since then, it has expanded its content on the platform to include a broader range of interests that have attracted Chinese users outside of the Gen Z cohort. The firm generates revenue through five main areas: advertising, games, live streaming, value-added services, and e-commerce.</p>
<h3>Current Position of Bilibili</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a trading volume of 4,074,925, the price of BILI is up by 0.9%, reaching $14.6.</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 21 days from now.</li>
</ul>
<p>Options trading presents higher risks and potential rewards. Astute traders manage these risks by continually educating themselves, adapting their strategies, monitoring multiple indicators, and keeping a close eye on market movements. Stay informed about the latest Bilibili options trades with real-time alerts from <a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/register174">Benzinga Pro</a>.</p>


BILI

Unpacking the Latest Options Trading Trends in Bilibili

<p>The St. Joe Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JOE#NYSE">JOE</a>) ("St. Joe" or "The Company") recently released its second quarter 2024 results, which showed record-breaking performance for its hospitality segment. Hospitality revenue increased by 38% to $62.3 million in the second quarter of 2024 as compared to $45.1 million in the second quarter of 2023. Similarly, gross margin for the hospitality segment increased to 39.2% for the second quarter of 2024 as compared to 26.2% for the same period in 2023. St. Joe attributes these results to several factors including new property openings in 2023, enhanced operational efficiencies at existing properties and continued increased visitation to Northwest Florida.</p>


The St. Joe Company Q2 Revenue $62.3M Vs $45.1M YoY; Q2 2024 Gross Margin For The Hospitality Segment Increased To 39.2% As Compared To 26.2% YoY

<p>Financial giants have made a conspicuous bullish move on PureCycle Technologies. Our analysis of options history for PureCycle Technologies (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PCT#NASDAQ">PCT</a>) revealed 8 unusual trades.</p>
<p>Delving into the details, we found 50% of traders were bullish, while 50% showed bearish tendencies. Out of all the trades we spotted, 2 were puts, with a value of $160,330, and 6 were calls, valued at $224,495.</p>
<h3>Predicted Price Range</h3>
<p>Based on the trading activity, it appears that the significant investors are aiming for a price territory stretching from $2.0 to $8.0 for PureCycle Technologies over the recent three months. </p>
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Development</h3>
<p>Examining the volume and open interest provides crucial insights into stock research. This information is key in gauging liquidity and interest levels for PureCycle Technologies's options at certain strike prices. Below, we present a snapshot of the trends in volume and open interest for calls and puts across PureCycle Technologies's significant trades, within a strike price range of $2.0 to $8.0, over the past month.</p>
<h3>PureCycle Technologies 30-Day Option Volume &amp; Interest Snapshot</h3>
<p><img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1721939476_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" /></p>
<h3>Largest Options Trades Observed:</h3>
<p>
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th><strong>Symbol</strong></th>
<th><strong>PUT/CALL</strong></th>
<th><strong>Trade Type</strong></th>
<th><strong>Sentiment</strong></th>
<th><strong>Exp. Date</strong></th>
<th><strong>Ask</strong></th>
<th><strong>Bid</strong></th>
<th><strong>Price</strong></th>
<th><strong>Strike Price</strong></th>
<th><strong>Total Trade Price</strong></th>
<th><strong>Open Interest</strong></th>
<th><strong>Volume</strong></th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>PCT</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>08/16/24</td>
<td>$0.7</td>
<td>$0.6</td>
<td>$0.7</td>
<td>$7.00</td>
<td>$85.3K</td>
<td>2.8K</td>
<td>1.5K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PCT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>08/16/24</td>
<td>$0.7</td>
<td>$0.6</td>
<td>$0.6</td>
<td>$8.00</td>
<td>$75.1K</td>
<td>1.3K</td>
<td>2.3K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PCT</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>08/16/24</td>
<td>$0.7</td>
<td>$0.6</td>
<td>$0.6</td>
<td>$7.00</td>
<td>$75.0K</td>
<td>2.8K</td>
<td>1.5K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PCT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>08/16/24</td>
<td>$0.7</td>
<td>$0.55</td>
<td>$0.58</td>
<td>$8.00</td>
<td>$33.6K</td>
<td>1.3K</td>
<td>571</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PCT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>11/15/24</td>
<td>$1.6</td>
<td>$1.35</td>
<td>$1.6</td>
<td>$8.00</td>
<td>$32.0K</td>
<td>172</td>
<td>211</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</p>
<h3>About PureCycle Technologies</h3>
<p>PureCycle Technologies Inc holds a license to commercialize the only patented solvent-based purification recycling technology, developed by The Procter &amp; Gamble Company (P&amp;G), for restoring waste polypropylene (PP) into a virgin-like resin. The proprietary process removes color, odor, and other contaminants from recycled feedstock resulting in virgin-like polypropylene suitable for any PP market.</p>
<p>After a thorough review of the options trading surrounding PureCycle Technologies, we move to examine the company in more detail. This includes an assessment of its current market status and performance.</p>
<h3>Present Market Standing of PureCycle Technologies</h3>
<ul>
<li>Currently trading with a volume of 2,293,937, the PCT's price is up by 5.66%, now at $7.47. </li>
<li>RSI readings suggest the stock is currently may be overbought.</li>
<li>Anticipated earnings release is in 13 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What Analysts Are Saying About PureCycle Technologies</h3>
<p>1 market experts have recently issued ratings for this stock, with a consensus target price of $7.0.</p>
<ul>
<li>An analyst from Stifel has revised its rating downward to Buy, adjusting the price target to $7. </li>
</ul>
<p>Trading options involves greater risks but also offers the potential for higher profits. Savvy traders mitigate these risks through ongoing education, strategic trade adjustments, utilizing various indicators, and staying attuned to market dynamics. Keep up with the latest options trades for PureCycle Technologies with <a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/register174">Benzinga Pro</a> for real-time alerts.</p>


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