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Synopsys (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SNPS#NASDAQ">SNPS</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 10 years by 16.33% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 27.52%. Currently, Synopsys has a market capitalization of $76.25 billion. 
Buying $1000 In SNPS: If an investor had bought $1000 of SNPS stock 10 years ago, it would be worth $11,277.82 today based on a price of $493.26 for SNPS at the time of writing.
<h3>Synopsys's Performance Over Last 10 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1735331714_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.
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The end of the holiday week encountered volatility, with the major U.S. indices <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42706638/dow-dips-over-500-points-us-goods-trade-deficit-widens-in-november">suffering conspicuous declines</a>. In turn, the cryptocurrency ecosystem was muted, extending a soft spell that began around a week-and-a-half ago. Unfortunately for investors of crypto miners like MARA Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MARA#NASDAQ">MARA</a>), the downturn also impacted the business end of the blockchain. However, contrary to popular belief, speculators should consider refraining from buying the dip.
Of course, the temptation is understandable. At the beginning of this week, Benzinga's <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/insights/options/24/12/42659841/smart-money-is-betting-big-in-mara-options">unusual options activity</a> screener identified a substantial volume of bearish activity against MARA stock. Specifically, the biggest transaction among the whales — or institutional investors — was for $8 put options expiring Jan. 16, 2026. That implies about a 57% implosion from the time-of-writing price.
Still, as the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/top-stories/24/07/39699599/benzinga-founder-jason-raznick-on-meme-stocks-importance-of-diversification-didnt-want-to-lose-a-gen">meme-stock phenomenon</a> demonstrated, contrarian speculation can sometimes lead to big rewards. Fueling this sentiment is the fact that, at the moment, MARA stock represents one of the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/short-interest/largest-increase">largest increases in short interest</a>. Currently, MARA's short interest stands at 25.12%, whereas the prior reading sat at 20.98%.
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By aggressively piling into the long side, the contrarian bulls could theoretically panic out the bears. Structurally, in order to close out a short position, the bearish trader must execute a counterbalancing long transaction. Logically, a panicked rush of long volume could skyrocket the target security, leading to a bonanza.
Nevertheless, the empirical data doesn't support this approach for MARA stock.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Dynamic Probability Analysis Reveals a Surprising Outcome</h2>
In baseball, knowing a player's batting average over the past few seasons is only partially useful. What's more beneficial to managers is understanding a player's tendencies in key situations, such as the batting average when there are runners in scoring position. Great athletes naturally rise to the occasion and this philosophy applies to Wall Street as well.
Over the past five years, the likelihood that any given week will end in a positive return comes out to 50.2%. This figure is calculated by taking the number of positive weeks over the total number of weeks in the given dataset (i.e. trailing five years). However, this simple frequentist calculation doesn't reveal much, similar to the utility of a batting average over a full season.
Instead, it's better to apply a dynamic probability analysis by understanding how MARA stock responds to extreme volatility. As of this writing, MARA is on pace to record a five-day loss of around 7%. Using this metric as the "anchor," an investor can calculate how such a volatile event impacts the probability of the following week.
In the blockchain miner's case, over the past five years, there have been 89 instances when MARA stock incurred a 7% loss or worse. Of this tally, 44 subsequent weeks recorded a positive return or a success ratio of 49.44%. Practically speaking, aberrant volatility offers no reliable indicator beyond a coin toss as to whether or not MARA will immediately rise.
However, when the blockchain miner offers a positive response week, the average return comes out to 18.2%. On the flipside, a negative response week yields an average loss of 13.2%. By extracting this critical intelligence, traders can make an informed decision about a potentially appropriate options strategy.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">A Long Iron Condor Trade Beckons for MARA Stock</h2>
Although the immediate direction of MARA stock is not statistically clear, the empirical data reveals that there is a good chance of significant mobility. Therefore, investors may consider a directionally neutral strategy called the long iron condor.
Structurally a combination of a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/bull-spread">bull call spread</a> and a <a href="https://help.benzinga.com/en/articles/6332560-bear-put-spread-options-trade">bear put spread</a>, the central idea is that the participating trader anticipates unusual kinesis in either direction. Of the four legs of the long iron condor, the trader is betting that the target security can rise to the uppermost strike price (or the bull call spread's short strike) or fall to the lowermost strike price (or the bear put spread's short strike).
For the unaccustomed trader, picking a long iron condor is a frustrating guessing game. However, thanks to the aforementioned dynamic probability analysis, investors can apply data-driven intelligence to their transactions. Specifically, integrating the average upside and downside (assuming a weekly 7% loss) to the current share price reveals a projected range between $16.08 and $21.89 by the end of the following week.
From here, it's about finding the best fit within the broader context of the trader's risk tolerance. For instance, an investor could find a long iron condor expiring next Friday (Jan. 3) where the lowermost and uppermost strike prices are $16 and $22, respectively. However, there's no guarantee that MARA will hit these figures; the aforementioned calculations are based on probabilities, not certainties.
For a slightly more conservative trade, one might consider the 17P &#x7C; 18P &#x7C;&#x7C; 20C &#x7C; 21C condor or the 17/18 bear put spread combined with the 20/21 bull call spread. To receive the maximum payout, MARA stock needs to rise to $21 or fall to $17. While still risky, it's a comparatively more realistic trade.
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Veteran Wall Street investor Ed Yardeni is doubling down on one of the Street's most optimistic forecasts, projecting the S&amp;P 500 to hit 7,000 by <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets">the end of 2025. </a>
In a Friday newsletter, Yardeni reinforced his bullish outlook, positioning himself at the forefront of high-stakes predictions for the index's 2025 gains.
&#8220;We&#8217;ve been bullish on the stock market since October 2022. We remain bullish, targeting 7000 on the S&amp;P 500 by the end of next year. That puts us near the head of the pack,&#8221; he said. 
Oppenheimer sets its sights on an even loftier 7,100, while major investment bank firms, including Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan, and Morgan Stanley, hover around 6,500.
But will the market's stars align or are we looking at overly rosy predictions?
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Top 10 Wall Street&#8217;s 2025 Year-End S&amp;P 500 Predictions</h3>
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<td>7,000</td>
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<td>6,750</td>
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<figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Source: Yardeni Research, as of Dec. 27, 2024</figcaption></figure>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Yardeni's Roaring 2020s Scenario</h3>
Yardeni's optimism stems from a &#8220;Roaring 2020s&#8221; scenario fueled by productivity gains, GDP growth of 3.0%-3.5%, and inflation cooling near 2.5%.
Earlier in November, he issued a bold prediction: the S&amp;P 500 – as tracked by the SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) – could climb to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/11/41917731/wall-street-veteran-predicts-sp-500-to-hit-10000-by-2029-roaring-2020s">10,000 by the end of the decade</a>, buoyed by Donald Trump&#8216;s return to the presidency.
"We believe Trump 2.0 represents a major regime change that&#8217;s bullish for the economy and stocks," Yardeni said. 
Hr also anticipated a significant boost to corporate profit margins, driven by the proposed reduction in the corporate tax rate from 21% to 15%, coupled with tax breaks on individual income from tips, overtime and Social Security.
While much of the recent earnings growth has been dominated by the tech sector's "Magnificent 7," Yardeni foresees a broader rally on the horizon. 
"We expect to see a broadening of the companies and industries for which analysts raise their sights in 2025," he said.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Earnings: The Backbone Of The Rally</h3>
Yardeni forecasts operating earnings per share (EPS) for the S&amp;P 500 to hit $285 in 2025 &#8211; an 18.8% year-over-year jump, far above the Street&#8217;s consensus of $270. 
&#8220;We're leading the pack on EPS outlook," Yardeni stated, attributing the growth to a record profit margin of 13.9% and rising revenues per share, which are projected to climb 5.1% to $2,050.
Wall Street analysts expect robust earnings growth of 14.3% for 2025, up from the estimated 10% for 2024. 
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Sector Winners And Losers: Tech Takes Retains The Crown</h3>
Tech continues to dominate, with the Information Technology sector predicted to post EPS growth of 21.7% in 2025, up from 20.4% in 2024, according to consensus estimates. 
Analysts also expect a rebound in Health Care, with EPS growth accelerating from 5.0% this year to 20.1% in 2025. Pharmaceuticals and Biotechnology are key drivers, with EPS expected to soar 33.1% and 30.9%, respectively.
The Materials sector is gearing up for a strong rebound, expected to shift from an 8.2% EPS decline in 2024 to an impressive 18.3% growth in 2025. 
Similarly, Industrials are set to thrive, fueled by Boeing's return to profitability and surging growth in key industries such as Copper, projected to rise by 37.6%, Commodity Chemicals by 33.1% and Construction Materials by 24.8%.
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Welltower (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WELL#NYSE">WELL</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 20 years by 1.74% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 10.12%. Currently, Welltower has a market capitalization of $78.71 billion. 
Buying $100 In WELL: If an investor had bought $100 of WELL stock 20 years ago, it would be worth $695.72 today based on a price of $126.40 for WELL at the time of writing.
<h3>Welltower's Performance Over Last 20 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1735330797_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.
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The <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/video-games" rel="noreferrer noopener">video game industry</a> is grappling with high budgets for outlandish graphics that fail to generate consistent financial returns.
Titles like Walt Disney Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIS#NYSE">DIS</a>) Marvel&#8217;s Spider-Man 2 on the Sony Group Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SONY#NYSE">SONY</a>) PlayStation 5 bear testimony to the technical prowess of modern gaming, but the escalating costs have begun to outpace revenues, the New York Times <a target="_blank" href="https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/26/arts/video-games-graphics-budgets.html" rel="noreferrer noopener">reports</a>.
Developers are now questioning the viability of this approach as industry layoffs and closures mount.
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After its Activision Blizzard acquisition, Microsoft Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>) laid off <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/gaming/24/09/40859756/activision-blizzard-mobile-games-face-cuts-after-microsofts-latest-round-of-layoffs-what-went-wron" rel="noreferrer noopener">almost 2,550 employees</a> in its gaming unit.
In October, Netflix Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NFLX#NASDAQ">NFLX</a>) closed its AAA game studio, Team Blue, less than a year <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/gaming/24/10/41462659/netflix-ends-aaa-game-development-at-california-studio" rel="noreferrer noopener">after its formation</a>. In August, Ubisoft Entertainment&nbsp;SA (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UBSFF#OTC">UBSFF</a>) <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/gaming/24/08/40445836/ubisoft-cuts-45-more-jobs-in-latest-round-of-us-studio-layoffs" rel="noreferrer noopener">fired 45 employees</a> from its San Francisco studio and Red Storm Entertainment in Cary, North Carolina.
Ubisoft is reportedly in talks with Tencent Holdings (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TCEHY#OTC">TCEHY</a>) about a buyout <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/gaming/24/12/42372040/ubisoft-stock-jumps-14-after-reports-of-tencent-buyout" rel="noreferrer noopener">after grappling with</a> disappointing sales and studio closures. Meanwhile, Tencent denied speculation surrounding a 30% layoff at <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/gaming/24/10/41609208/tencent-shuts-down-layoff-rumors-while-announcing-major-leadership-shake-up" rel="noreferrer noopener">its LightSpeed Studios</a>.
Despite selling over 11 million copies, &#8220;Spider-Man 2&#8221; exemplifies the challenges of creating cinematic games, which require enormous investments. Gaming studio closure&nbsp;and&nbsp;layoffs&nbsp;have claimed over 20,000 jobs in the past two years.
The New York Times <a target="_blank" href="https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/26/arts/video-games-graphics-budgets.html" rel="noreferrer noopener">reports</a> that Insomniac Games spent $300 million to develop the sequel, more than triple the budget of its predecessor. Yet, Sony, the game&#8217;s publisher, still laid off 900 employees in 2024.
New York University professor and market analyst Joost van Dreunen and Jacob Navok, a former gaming executive, told the NYT the younger generation&#8217;s preference for accessible titles like Minecraft and Roblox Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RBLX#NYSE">RBLX</a>). These titles prioritize interaction over graphics, starkly contrasting the costly cinematic experiences of blockbuster franchises.
High-fidelity games like the remastered version of The Last of Us: Part II face steep development costs that often outweigh their financial returns.
Meanwhile, live-service games like Genshin Impact generate billions annually by focusing on mobile-friendly content and consistent updates, but this model carries risks.
Warner Bros. Discovery Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WBD#NASDAQ">WBD</a>) lost $200 million on &#8220;Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League,&#8221; highlighting the challenges of live-service game investments.
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Liberty Energy's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LBRT#NYSE">LBRT</a>) short percent of float has risen 15.42% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 17.08 million shares sold short, which is 15.12% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 5.51 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock/">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
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<h3>Liberty Energy Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1735330522_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Liberty Energy has grown since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to fall in the near-term but traders should be aware that more shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Liberty Energy's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Liberty Energy's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 7.30%, which means the company has more short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze/">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
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SS&amp;C Techs Hldgs's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SSNC#NYSE">SSNC</a>) short percent of float has fallen 6.99% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 2.51 million shares sold short, which is 1.33% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 2.24 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock/">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
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<h3>SS&amp;C Techs Hldgs Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
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As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for SS&amp;C Techs Hldgs has declined since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to rise in the near-term but traders should be aware that less shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing SS&amp;C Techs Hldgs's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, SS&amp;C Techs Hldgs's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 7.47%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze/">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
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Chipotle Mexican Grill's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CMG#NYSE">CMG</a>) short percent of float has risen 5.79% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 27.25 million shares sold short, which is 2.01% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 3.07 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock/">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/short-interest">List of the most shorted stocks</a>
<h3>Chipotle Mexican Grill Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1735330512_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Chipotle Mexican Grill has grown since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to fall in the near-term but traders should be aware that more shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Chipotle Mexican Grill's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Chipotle Mexican Grill's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 9.59%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
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Looking Into Chipotle Mexican Grill's Recent Short Interest

Deep-pocketed investors have adopted a bullish approach towards Dell Technologies (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DELL#NYSE">DELL</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 DELL usually suggests something big is about to happen.
We gleaned this information from our observations today when Benzinga's options scanner highlighted 20 extraordinary options activities for Dell Technologies. This level of activity is out of the ordinary.
The general mood among these heavyweight investors is divided, with 40% leaning bullish and 30% bearish. Among these notable options, 11 are puts, totaling $1,036,840, and 9 are calls, amounting to $826,644.
<h3>Projected Price Targets</h3>
Analyzing the Volume and Open Interest in these contracts, it seems that the big players have been eyeing a price window from $60.0 to $150.0 for Dell Technologies during the past quarter. 
<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 Dell 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 Dell Technologies's whale trades within a strike price range from $60.0 to $150.0 in the last 30 days. 
<h3>Dell Technologies Option Volume And Open Interest Over Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1735329636_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>DELL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$15.35</td>
<td>$15.15</td>
<td>$15.15</td>
<td>$120.00</td>
<td>$439.3K</td>
<td>86</td>
<td>290</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DELL</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/10/25</td>
<td>$3.65</td>
<td>$3.6</td>
<td>$3.6</td>
<td>$118.00</td>
<td>$244.8K</td>
<td>112</td>
<td>682</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DELL</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/10/25</td>
<td>$2.35</td>
<td>$2.3</td>
<td>$2.3</td>
<td>$115.00</td>
<td>$229.0K</td>
<td>175</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DELL</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$10.15</td>
<td>$10.0</td>
<td>$10.07</td>
<td>$110.00</td>
<td>$201.4K</td>
<td>2.5K</td>
<td>330</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DELL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$19.15</td>
<td>$18.9</td>
<td>$18.95</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
<td>$113.7K</td>
<td>405</td>
<td>61</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Dell Technologies</h3>
Dell Technologies is a broad information technology vendor, primarily supplying hardware to enterprises. It is focused on premium and commercial personal computers and enterprise on-premises data center hardware. It holds top-three market shares in its core markets of personal computers, peripheral displays, mainstream servers, and external storage. Dell has a robust ecosystem of component and assembly partners, and also relies heavily on channel partners to fulfill its sales.
In light of the recent options history for Dell Technologies, it's now appropriate to focus on the company itself. We aim to explore its current performance.
<h3>Where Is Dell Technologies Standing Right Now?</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a trading volume of 3,503,559, the price of DELL is down by -1.53%, reaching $117.45.</li>
<li>Current RSI values indicate that the stock is may be approaching oversold.</li>
<li>Next earnings report is scheduled for 62 days from now.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What The Experts Say On Dell Technologies</h3>
Over the past month, 1 industry analysts have shared their insights on this stock, proposing an average target price of $142.0.
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&#x2A; An analyst from Deutsche Bank has decided to maintain their Buy rating on Dell Technologies, which currently sits at a price target of $142. 
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Financial giants have made a conspicuous bullish move on Accenture. Our analysis of options history for Accenture (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ACN#NYSE">ACN</a>) revealed 18 unusual trades.
Delving into the details, we found 44% of traders were bullish, while 38% showed bearish tendencies. Out of all the trades we spotted, 4 were puts, with a value of $127,780, and 14 were calls, valued at $962,800.
<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 $320.0 to $410.0 for Accenture over the last 3 months. 
<h3>Analyzing Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
In today's trading context, the average open interest for options of Accenture stands at 381.53, with a total volume reaching 1,372.00. The accompanying chart delineates the progression of both call and put option volume and open interest for high-value trades in Accenture, situated within the strike price corridor from $320.0 to $410.0, throughout the last 30 days.
<h3>Accenture Option Activity Analysis: Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1735329631_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 align="right">Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>ACN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$23.3</td>
<td>$22.6</td>
<td>$23.06</td>
<td>$360.00</td>
<td>$196.0K</td>
<td align="right">566</td>
<td align="right">86</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ACN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$49.3</td>
<td>$48.1</td>
<td>$48.58</td>
<td>$320.00</td>
<td>$194.3K</td>
<td align="right">181</td>
<td align="right">40</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ACN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$22.1</td>
<td>$21.6</td>
<td>$21.9</td>
<td>$355.00</td>
<td>$109.5K</td>
<td align="right">233</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ACN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$18.3</td>
<td>$17.4</td>
<td>$17.49</td>
<td>$390.00</td>
<td>$76.9K</td>
<td align="right">117</td>
<td align="right">106</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ACN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$5.9</td>
<td>$5.8</td>
<td>$5.9</td>
<td>$357.50</td>
<td>$53.6K</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">93</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Accenture</h3>
Accenture is a leading global IT services firm that provides consulting, strategy, and technology and operational services. These services run the gamut from aiding enterprises with digital transformation to procurement services to software system integration. The company provides its IT offerings to a variety of sectors, including communications, media and technology, financial services, health and public services, consumer products, and resources. Accenture employs just under 500,000 people throughout 200 cities in 51 countries.
In light of the recent options history for Accenture, it's now appropriate to focus on the company itself. We aim to explore its current performance.
<h3>Current Position of Accenture</h3>
<ul>
<li>Currently trading with a volume of 515,604, the ACN's price is down by -1.08%, now at $356.54. </li>
<li>RSI readings suggest the stock is currently is currently neutral between overbought and oversold.</li>
<li>Anticipated earnings release is in 83 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Expert Opinions on Accenture</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 $413.2.
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&#x2A; In a positive move, an analyst from Goldman Sachs has upgraded their rating to Buy and adjusted the price target to $420. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Baird has revised its rating downward to Neutral, adjusting the price target to $370. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from UBS continues to hold a Buy rating for Accenture, targeting a price of $455. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from BMO Capital keeps a Market Perform rating on Accenture with a target price of $425. 
&#x2A; An analyst from JP Morgan persists with their Overweight rating on Accenture, maintaining a target price of $396. 
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Looking At Accenture's Recent Unusual Options Activity

Financial giants have made a conspicuous bearish move on American Airlines Gr. Our analysis of options history for American Airlines Gr (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAL#NASDAQ">AAL</a>) revealed 11 unusual trades.
Delving into the details, we found 36% of traders were bullish, while 45% showed bearish tendencies. Out of all the trades we spotted, 2 were puts, with a value of $93,970, and 9 were calls, valued at $635,949.
<h3>Expected Price Movements</h3>
After evaluating the trading volumes and Open Interest, it's evident that the major market movers are focusing on a price band between $8.5 and $20.0 for American Airlines Gr, spanning the last three months.
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Trends</h3>
In today's trading context, the average open interest for options of American Airlines Gr stands at 7426.71, with a total volume reaching 11,122.00. The accompanying chart delineates the progression of both call and put option volume and open interest for high-value trades in American Airlines Gr, situated within the strike price corridor from $8.5 to $20.0, throughout the last 30 days.
<h3>American Airlines Gr Call and Put Volume: 30-Day Overview</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1735329626_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>AAL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$1.84</td>
<td>$1.82</td>
<td>$1.83</td>
<td>$20.00</td>
<td>$366.0K</td>
<td>31.9K</td>
<td>2.9K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AAL</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$0.39</td>
<td>$0.2</td>
<td>$0.39</td>
<td>$16.50</td>
<td>$58.6K</td>
<td>206</td>
<td>1.5K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AAL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/19/25</td>
<td>$2.54</td>
<td>$2.31</td>
<td>$2.31</td>
<td>$20.00</td>
<td>$46.2K</td>
<td>3.9K</td>
<td>254</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AAL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$1.81</td>
<td>$1.8</td>
<td>$1.81</td>
<td>$20.00</td>
<td>$45.9K</td>
<td>31.9K</td>
<td>430</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AAL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$1.83</td>
<td>$1.8</td>
<td>$1.83</td>
<td>$20.00</td>
<td>$36.3K</td>
<td>31.9K</td>
<td>3.7K</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About American Airlines Gr</h3>
American Airlines is the world's largest airline by aircraft, capacity, and scheduled revenue passenger miles. Its major US hubs are Charlotte, Chicago, Dallas/Fort Worth, Los Angeles, Miami, New York, Philadelphia, Phoenix, and Washington, D.C. It generates over 30% of US airline revenue connecting Latin America with destinations in the United States. After completing a major fleet renewal, the company has the youngest fleet of US legacy carriers.
Following our analysis of the options activities associated with American Airlines Gr, we pivot to a closer look at the company's own performance.
<h3>American Airlines Gr's Current Market Status</h3>
<ul>
<li>Currently trading with a volume of 8,060,057, the AAL's price is down by -0.06%, now at $17.34. </li>
<li>RSI readings suggest the stock is currently may be overbought.</li>
<li>Anticipated earnings release is in 27 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What The Experts Say On American Airlines 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 $21.0.
Turn $1000 into $1270 in just 20 days?
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&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Barclays continues to hold a Equal-Weight rating for American Airlines Gr, targeting a price of $18. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Citigroup keeps a Buy rating on American Airlines Gr with a target price of $23. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Seaport Global has elevated its stance to Buy, setting a new price target at $20. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Bernstein upgraded its action to Outperform with a price target of $24. 
&#x2A; In a positive move, an analyst from Scotiabank has upgraded their rating to Buy and adjusted the price target to $20. 
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Behind the Scenes of American Airlines Gr's Latest Options Trends

Coherent (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COHR#NYSE">COHR</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 15 years by 1.03% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 12.72%. Currently, Coherent has a market capitalization of $14.99 billion. 
Buying $1000 In COHR: If an investor had bought $1000 of COHR stock 15 years ago, it would be worth $6,027.99 today based on a price of $96.93 for COHR at the time of writing.
<h3>Coherent's Performance Over Last 15 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1735329613_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.
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Here's How Much You Would Have Made Owning Coherent Stock In The Last 15 Years

In 2024, the cannabis landscape in the United States experienced some developments, though federal legalization or removal from the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/controlled-substances-act">Controlled Substances Act</a> (CSA) did not occur under the Biden administration, though that was <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cannabis/24/11/41752800/kamala-harris-promises-to-legalize-recreational-marijuana-in-groundbreaking-instagram-post">promised to voters</a> on a regular basis.
&#8220;No one should be in jail for cannabis possession&#8221; was the refrain repeated by President <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/joe-biden">Joe Biden</a>, beginning with his March 2024 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cannabis/24/03/37552483/biden-calls-for-cannabis-reform-in-state-of-the-union-a-historic-first-no-one-should-be-jailed-f">State of the Union</a> — the first time marijuana was ever mentioned in such an illustrious political setting — all the way up to his mid-December 2024 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/legal/24/12/42466804/biden-commutes-1500-sentences-grants-39-pardons-pot-prisoners-included-marks-single-day-record?adt_ei=%7b%7bemail%7d%7d&amp;he=%7b%7bemail%7d%7d">commutation of 1500 people</a> including a relatively small number of cannabis offenders.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Federal Rescheduling? Delay And More Delay</h2>
The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cannabis/24/05/38920897/infographic-deas-proposed-rules-for-marijuana-what-you-need-to-know">initiated a review </a>to reclassify cannabis from a Schedule I to a Schedule III substance under the CSA. This move, following the August 2023 Biden-directed <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cannabis/23/08/34126690/hhs-secretary-confirms-it-is-recommending-cannabis-be-rescheduled-per-bidens-directive">recommendations</a> from the Department of Health and Human Services, could have represented a historic shift in federal cannabis policy. But alas, it was never finalized. The move would have alleviated challenges related to taxation and research restrictions faced by the industry under the ongoing federal restrictions.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Congress, Where Are You?</h2>
Rep. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/earl-blumenauer">Earl Blumenauer</a> (D-OR), longtime cannabis reform advocate, said in a mid-December <a href="https://www.c-span.org/clip/public-affairs-event/user-clip-blumenauer-exit-interview-cannabis-legacy/5147106">C-Span interview</a> that Congress seems to be "trapped in time."
"My work on cannabis legalization and working to end the failed war on drugs is one of my greatest areas of satisfaction and one of my greatest disappointments," said Blumenauer who has been involved in cannabis reform since 1973 when he was an Oregon state legislator.
The incoming GOP-led Congress, at least so far, has not prioritized cannabis reform, thus diminishing prospects for supportive legislation.
Read Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/legal/24/12/42704814/guns-and-cannabis-dont-mix-in-kentucky-medical-marijuana-law-takes-effect-on-new-years-day">Guns And Cannabis Don&#8217;t Mix In Kentucky: Medical Marijuana Law Takes Effect On New Year&#8217;s Day</a>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">But There Were State-Level Legalization Initiatives</h2>
Several states presented cannabis-related measures during the November 2024 elections with mixed outcomes.
<ul>
<li>Nebraska: Voters <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cannabis/24/11/41764503/nebraska-says-yes-to-medical-cannabis-after-years-of-failed-legalization-attempts-heres-what-you">approved the legalization of medical cannabis</a>, marking a significant policy change in a state where cannabis was previously entirely illegal.</li>
<li>Florida: A well-funded campaign to legalize recreational marijuana <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cannabis/24/11/41763514/florida-rejects-cannabis-legalization-amendment-supported-by-trump-detested-by-desantis">failed to achieve</a> the required 60% supermajority, despite substantial financial backing and public support.</li>
<li>North Dakota and South Dakota: Both states <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cannabis/24/11/41765421/south-dakota-rejects-measure-29-cannabis-legalization-fails-again">rejected measures</a> to legalize recreational marijuana, reflecting ongoing resistance in certain regions.</li>
</ul>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">How Did Market Dynamics Fair?</h2>
The cannabis market faced economic challenges throughout 2024, with many U.S. and Canadian companies experiencing significant <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cannabis/24/11/41793174/cannabis-stocks-collapse-after-trump-win-major-players-see-double-digit-declines-at-wednesdays-c">stock price declines</a>. Factors contributing to this downturn included regulatory uncertainties, taxation issues and competition from rampant illicit markets. 
Notably, AdvisorShares Pure US Cannabis ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSOS#NYSE">MSOS</a>) experienced a challenging 2024, with its stock price declining by approximately 48%, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/MSOS">noted</a> Benzinga PRO, indicating broader market struggles including the aforementioned regulatory challenges.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Public Perception And Usage – Some Positive News</h2>
Marijuana&#8217;s popularity continued to rise, with daily users in the U.S. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cannabis/24/05/38976556/daily-cannabis-consumption-outpaces-daily-alcohol-use-in-the-us-for-the-first-time-new-study-sho">surpassing alcohol consumers</a>. 
This shift is attributed to changing legal statuses, increased public awareness of marijuana&#8217;s health benefits and the general acceptance of marijuana as a benign substance, the consumption of which has never resulted in any reported deaths. 
Now we just need a bit more support for rescheduling and maybe even legalization.
Now Read: 
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42690082/trump-is-first-republican-president-with-a-pathway-to-cannabis-reform-says-former-adviser">Trump Is First &#8216;Republican President&#8217; With A Pathway To Cannabis Reform, Says Former Adviser</a></li>
</ul>
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Technology giant Apple Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) could have an exciting 2025 ahead, a year that could include something new for its <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/streaming">AppleTV+ streaming platform.</a>
What Happened: Apple is teasing that something special will happen for AppleTV+ on Jan. 4 through Jan. 5 with a tweet that says "stay tuned" with an image that says "see for yourself." 
The dates <a href="https://x.com/AppleTV/status/1872298393172865218">listed </a>&#8211; Jan 4 and 5 &#8211; happen to be a Saturday and Sunday, prompting rumors that Apple could be offering a free weekend preview of its content to non-subscribers.
Benzinga reached out to Apple for comment.
A report from <a href="https://www.macrumors.com/2024/12/26/apple-tv-plus-january-teaser/">Macrumors </a>says speculation is that Apple will offer a free weekend preview of its content, but the post could also mean that it will just be showcasing a look at its upcoming TV shows and movies on those dates.
The report noted that Apple has never offered a free all-you-can-watch weekend event, which could show the importance of what the announcement truly means. AppleTV+ is $9.99 per month for up to six members with a free seven-day trial for new subscribers. Apple also offers a free three-month trial for people who buy new Apple devices.
The free trial often limits what content can be watched by non-subscribers.
Another possibility regarding the Apple post could be connected to a rumor earlier this year that the company <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/entertainment/24/07/40014040/apple-to-follow-netflix-disney-ad-supported-appletv-streaming-plan-could-launch-soon">could be launching</a> an ad-supported version of its streaming platform, following the lead of Netflix and Disney.
Apple previously had a $4.99 monthly subscription price. At $9.99 per month, AppleTV+ is one of the cheaper ad-free plans and the company could use the January dates highlighted to launch the new ad-supported plan.
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Why It's Important: Launched in 2019, AppleTV+ has <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/entertainment/24/04/38024244/appletv-a-streaming-winner-new-survey-shows-platform-has-smallest-library-highest-rated-con">a smaller library </a>of movies and shows than larger streaming platforms like Netflix and Disney+.
Apple is investing in growth for the platform with several blockbuster movies getting theatrical releases and then exclusively playing on AppleTV+. It is also investing in media rights for sports like Major League Baseball games and the exclusive rights to Major League Soccer.
Top shows on the platform include "Shrinking," "Silo," "Slow Horses," "Severance," "Ted Lasso" and "Bad Sisters," according to <a href="https://tv.apple.com/us/collection/most-popular-now/uts.col.ChartsBlended">Apple</a>.
A highly anticipated second season of "Severance" is set to premiere on Jan. 17 making the Jan. 4 and 5 dates an important event ahead of one of its top show's new seasons.
"Wolfs," which starred George Clooney and Brad Pitt, became the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/entertainment/24/10/41172851/apple-tv-scores-biggest-streaming-movie-in-history-thanks-to-george-clooney-brad-pitt">most watched movie </a>in AppleTV+ history recently. The movie saw a limited theatrical release, which may have left money on the table, while providing a boost to streaming viewership figures and potentially an uptick in subscribers.
Apple traditionally premieres its films in theaters first, helping to recover some of its costs while ensuring the movies are eligible for award shows that require a theatrical run. In contrast, Netflix often premieres its movies on the streaming platform and rarely shows its movies in theaters.
Apple finds itself in a difficult place with the need to spend more on content to boost subscribers, but also having less to spend on movies and content due to a smaller subscriber base. With the parent company a cash cow, Apple may be able to maintain losses for its streaming business if it chooses to, but could also push for a larger focus on profits.
AAPL Price Action: Apple stock is down 2% to $253.38 on Friday versus a 52-week trading range of $164.08 to $260.09. Apple stock is up 37% year-to-date in 2024.
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Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bullish stance on Dollar Tree (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DLTR#NASDAQ">DLTR</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 DLTR, 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 8 uncommon options trades for Dollar Tree.
This isn't normal.
The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 75% bullish and 25%, bearish.
Out of all of the special options we uncovered, 4 are puts, for a total amount of $189,850, and 4 are calls, for a total amount of $149,310.
<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 $55.0 to $105.0 for Dollar Tree during the past quarter. 
<h3>Analyzing Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
In terms of liquidity and interest, the mean open interest for Dollar Tree options trades today is 1512.12 with a total volume of 601.00.
In the following chart, we are able to follow the development of volume and open interest of call and put options for Dollar Tree's big money trades within a strike price range of $55.0 to $105.0 over the last 30 days.
<h3>Dollar Tree Call and Put Volume: 30-Day Overview</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1735328729_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>DLTR</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$8.95</td>
<td>$8.85</td>
<td>$8.85</td>
<td>$75.00</td>
<td>$90.2K</td>
<td>681</td>
<td align="right">114</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DLTR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$12.2</td>
<td>$12.05</td>
<td>$12.2</td>
<td>$65.00</td>
<td>$58.5K</td>
<td>1.2K</td>
<td align="right">171</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DLTR</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$3.35</td>
<td>$3.2</td>
<td>$3.2</td>
<td>$55.00</td>
<td>$35.5K</td>
<td>508</td>
<td align="right">114</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DLTR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$6.55</td>
<td>$6.3</td>
<td>$6.55</td>
<td>$105.00</td>
<td>$34.7K</td>
<td>805</td>
<td align="right">53</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DLTR</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$4.2</td>
<td>$4.15</td>
<td>$4.15</td>
<td>$70.00</td>
<td>$34.0K</td>
<td>7.9K</td>
<td align="right">96</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Dollar Tree</h3>
Dollar Tree operates discount stores across the United States and Canada, with over 8,800 shops under its namesake banner and 7,700 under Family Dollar. About 47% of Dollar Tree's sales in fiscal 2023 were composed of consumables (including food, health and beauty, and cleaning products), around 45% from variety items (including toys and homewares), and over 5% from seasonal items. Dollar Tree sells most of its merchandise at the $1.25 price point and positions its stores in well-populated suburban markets. Conversely, Family Dollar primarily sells consumable merchandise (80% of the banner's sales) at prices below $10. About two thirds of Family Dollar's stores are in urban and suburban markets, with the remaining one third located in rural areas.
Following our analysis of the options activities associated with Dollar Tree, we pivot to a closer look at the company's own performance.
<h3>Present Market Standing of Dollar Tree</h3>
<ul>
<li>Currently trading with a volume of 1,242,256, the DLTR's price is up by 0.39%, now at $76.49. </li>
<li>RSI readings suggest the stock is currently may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Anticipated earnings release is in 75 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Expert Opinions on Dollar Tree</h3>
5 market experts have recently issued ratings for this stock, with a consensus target price of $78.4.
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&#x2A; An analyst from BMO Capital has decided to maintain their Market Perform rating on Dollar Tree, which currently sits at a price target of $70. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Guggenheim continues to hold a Buy rating for Dollar Tree, targeting a price of $100. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Telsey Advisory Group continues to hold a Market Perform rating for Dollar Tree, targeting a price of $75. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Telsey Advisory Group persists with their Market Perform rating on Dollar Tree, maintaining a target price of $75. 
&#x2A; In a cautious move, an analyst from Piper Sandler downgraded its rating to Neutral, setting a price target of $72. 
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Investors with significant funds have taken a bullish position in Kraft Heinz (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KHC#NASDAQ">KHC</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 KHC usually indicates foreknowledge of upcoming events.
Today, Benzinga's options scanner identified 8 options transactions for Kraft Heinz. This is an unusual occurrence. The sentiment among these large-scale traders is mixed, with 62% being bullish and 37% bearish. Of all the options we discovered, 7 are puts, valued at $374,135, and there was a single call, worth $37,179.
<h3>Predicted Price Range</h3>
Taking into account the Volume and Open Interest on these contracts, it appears that whales have been targeting a price range from $31.0 to $35.0 for Kraft Heinz over the last 3 months. 
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Development</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 Kraft Heinz'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 Kraft Heinz's whale activity within a strike price range from $31.0 to $35.0 in the last 30 days. 
<h3>Kraft Heinz Call and Put Volume: 30-Day Overview</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1735328724_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>KHC</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$4.95</td>
<td>$4.85</td>
<td>$4.95</td>
<td>$35.00</td>
<td>$101.4K</td>
<td>550</td>
<td align="right">206</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>KHC</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$5.1</td>
<td>$5.0</td>
<td>$5.0</td>
<td>$35.00</td>
<td>$50.0K</td>
<td>4.4K</td>
<td align="right">500</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>KHC</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$5.05</td>
<td>$4.9</td>
<td>$4.96</td>
<td>$35.00</td>
<td>$49.6K</td>
<td>4.4K</td>
<td align="right">400</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>KHC</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$5.05</td>
<td>$4.9</td>
<td>$4.95</td>
<td>$35.00</td>
<td>$49.5K</td>
<td>4.4K</td>
<td align="right">300</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>KHC</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$5.05</td>
<td>$4.9</td>
<td>$4.95</td>
<td>$35.00</td>
<td>$49.5K</td>
<td>4.4K</td>
<td align="right">200</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Kraft Heinz</h3>
In July 2015, Kraft merged with Heinz to create the third-largest food and beverage manufacturer in North America behind wide-moats PepsiCo and Nestle and the fifth-largest player in the world. Beyond its namesake brands, the combined firm's portfolio includes Oscar Mayer, Velveeta, and Philadelphia. While the retail channel drives around 85% of its total sales, the firm also maintains a growing presence in the foodservice arena. Outside North America, Kraft Heinz's global reach counts a distribution network in Europe and emerging markets that drives about 25% of its consolidated sales base, as its products are sold in more than 190 countries and territories.
Having examined the options trading patterns of Kraft Heinz, our attention now turns directly to the company. This shift allows us to delve into its present market position and performance
<h3>Where Is Kraft Heinz Standing Right Now?</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a trading volume of 3,467,480, the price of KHC is up by 0.44%, reaching $30.68.</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 47 days from now.</li>
</ul>
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