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Whales with a lot of money to spend have taken a noticeably bullish stance on Red Cat Hldgs.
Looking at options history for Red Cat Hldgs (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RCAT#NASDAQ">RCAT</a>) we detected 36 trades.
If we consider the specifics of each trade, it is accurate to state that 55% of the investors opened trades with bullish expectations and 27% with bearish.
From the overall spotted trades, 5 are puts, for a total amount of $173,338 and 31, calls, for a total amount of $1,469,650.
<h3>Expected Price Movements</h3>
Based on the trading activity, it appears that the significant investors are aiming for a price territory stretching from $3.0 to $27.0 for Red Cat Hldgs over the recent three months. 
<h3>Insights into Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
Looking at the volume and open interest is an insightful way to conduct due diligence on a stock.
This data can help you track the liquidity and interest for Red Cat Hldgs'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 Red Cat Hldgs's whale activity within a strike price range from $3.0 to $27.0 in the last 30 days. 
<h3>Red Cat Hldgs Option Volume And Open Interest Over Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1735587928_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>RCAT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$4.7</td>
<td>$4.6</td>
<td>$4.63</td>
<td>$15.00</td>
<td>$92.0K</td>
<td>2.5K</td>
<td>256</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>RCAT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$3.1</td>
<td>$3.0</td>
<td>$3.1</td>
<td>$16.00</td>
<td>$90.9K</td>
<td>1.4K</td>
<td>300</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>RCAT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$2.75</td>
<td>$2.55</td>
<td>$2.65</td>
<td>$27.00</td>
<td>$87.4K</td>
<td>420</td>
<td>556</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>RCAT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/03/25</td>
<td>$1.75</td>
<td>$1.65</td>
<td>$1.75</td>
<td>$12.50</td>
<td>$86.2K</td>
<td>704</td>
<td>2.7K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>RCAT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$2.8</td>
<td>$2.75</td>
<td>$2.8</td>
<td>$11.00</td>
<td>$71.8K</td>
<td>3.1K</td>
<td>870</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Red Cat Hldgs</h3>
Red Cat Holdings Inc is a military technology company that integrates robotic hardware and software to provide critical situational awareness and actionable intelligence to on-the-ground warfighters and battlefield commanders. Its mission is to enhance the effectiveness and safety of military operations domestically and globally. Red Cat's suite of solutions includes Teal Drones, developer of the Golden Eagle, a small unmanned system with the highest resolution imaging for night-time operations, and Skypersonic, a provider of unmanned aircraft for interior spaces and other dangerous environments.
Having examined the options trading patterns of Red Cat Hldgs, our attention now turns directly to the company. This shift allows us to delve into its present market position and performance
<h3>Current Position of Red Cat Hldgs</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a trading volume of 14,689,270, the price of RCAT is up by 0.24%, reaching $12.29.</li>
<li>Current RSI values indicate that the stock is may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Next earnings report is scheduled for 77 days from now.</li>
</ul>
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Whales with a lot of money to spend have taken a noticeably bullish stance on Spotify Technology.
Looking at options history for Spotify Technology (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPOT#NYSE">SPOT</a>) we detected 15 trades.
If we consider the specifics of each trade, it is accurate to state that 53% of the investors opened trades with bullish expectations and 40% with bearish.
From the overall spotted trades, 6 are puts, for a total amount of $324,543 and 9, calls, for a total amount of $1,071,397.
<h3>Predicted Price Range</h3>
Analyzing the Volume and Open Interest in these contracts, it seems that the big players have been eyeing a price window from $300.0 to $600.0 for Spotify Technology during the past quarter. 
<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 Spotify Technology's options at certain strike prices. Below, we present a snapshot of the trends in volume and open interest for calls and puts across Spotify Technology's significant trades, within a strike price range of $300.0 to $600.0, over the past month.
<h3>Spotify Technology 30-Day Option Volume &amp; Interest Snapshot</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1735587923_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 align="right">Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>SPOT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$15.9</td>
<td>$15.25</td>
<td>$15.5</td>
<td>$600.00</td>
<td>$620.0K</td>
<td align="right">837</td>
<td align="right">100</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SPOT</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$52.0</td>
<td>$51.45</td>
<td>$52.0</td>
<td>$460.00</td>
<td>$104.0K</td>
<td align="right">59</td>
<td align="right">51</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SPOT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$128.1</td>
<td>$124.1</td>
<td>$128.1</td>
<td>$440.00</td>
<td>$89.6K</td>
<td align="right">6</td>
<td align="right">12</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SPOT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$15.4</td>
<td>$15.1</td>
<td>$15.4</td>
<td>$600.00</td>
<td>$75.4K</td>
<td align="right">837</td>
<td align="right">51</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SPOT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$15.45</td>
<td>$15.25</td>
<td>$15.45</td>
<td>$600.00</td>
<td>$74.1K</td>
<td align="right">837</td>
<td align="right">52</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Spotify Technology</h3>
Spotify is the leading global music streaming service provider, with over 600 million monthly active users and 250 million paying subscribers, with the latter comprising the firm's premium segment. most of the firm's revenue and nearly all its gross profit come from the subscribers, who pay a monthly fee to access a very comprehensive music library that consists of most of the most popular songs ever recorded, including all from the major record labels. The firm also sells separate audiobook subscriptions and integrates podcasts within its standard music app. Podcast content is not exclusive and is typically free to access on other platforms. Ad-supported users can access a similar music catalog but cannot customize a similar on-demand experience.
Having examined the options trading patterns of Spotify Technology, our attention now turns directly to the company. This shift allows us to delve into its present market position and performance
<h3>Current Position of Spotify Technology</h3>
<ul>
<li>Trading volume stands at 1,182,711, with SPOT's price down by -0.83%, positioned at $452.68.</li>
<li>RSI indicators show the stock to be may be approaching oversold.</li>
<li>Earnings announcement expected in 36 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What The Experts Say On Spotify Technology</h3>
In the last month, 1 experts released ratings on this stock with an average target price of $560.0.
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Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bearish stance on Marvell Tech (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MRVL#NASDAQ">MRVL</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 MRVL, 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 41 uncommon options trades for Marvell Tech.
This isn't normal.
The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 34% bullish and 43%, bearish.
Out of all of the special options we uncovered, 9 are puts, for a total amount of $314,685, and 32 are calls, for a total amount of $2,022,668.
<h3>Projected Price Targets</h3>
Taking into account the Volume and Open Interest on these contracts, it appears that whales have been targeting a price range from $40.0 to $140.0 for Marvell Tech over the last 3 months. 
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Development</h3>
In today's trading context, the average open interest for options of Marvell Tech stands at 1465.94, with a total volume reaching 4,295.00. The accompanying chart delineates the progression of both call and put option volume and open interest for high-value trades in Marvell Tech, situated within the strike price corridor from $40.0 to $140.0, throughout the last 30 days.
<h3>Marvell Tech Option Volume And Open Interest Over Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1735587918_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Biggest Options Spotted:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>MRVL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/10/25</td>
<td>$5.0</td>
<td>$4.65</td>
<td>$5.0</td>
<td>$108.00</td>
<td>$375.0K</td>
<td>135</td>
<td align="right">752</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MRVL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$33.95</td>
<td>$33.5</td>
<td>$33.95</td>
<td>$85.00</td>
<td>$339.5K</td>
<td>2.6K</td>
<td align="right">107</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MRVL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$14.8</td>
<td>$14.0</td>
<td>$14.47</td>
<td>$110.00</td>
<td>$129.1K</td>
<td>311</td>
<td align="right">90</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MRVL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>08/15/25</td>
<td>$17.3</td>
<td>$17.2</td>
<td>$17.3</td>
<td>$115.00</td>
<td>$83.0K</td>
<td>192</td>
<td align="right">129</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MRVL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$24.85</td>
<td>$24.85</td>
<td>$24.85</td>
<td>$140.00</td>
<td>$77.0K</td>
<td>16</td>
<td align="right">31</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Marvell Tech</h3>
Marvell Technology is a fabless chip designer focused on wired networking, where it has the second-highest market share. Marvell serves the data center, carrier, enterprise, automotive, and consumer end markets with processors, optical and copper transceivers, switches, and storage controllers.
After a thorough review of the options trading surrounding Marvell Tech, we move to examine the company in more detail. This includes an assessment of its current market status and performance.
<h3>Where Is Marvell Tech Standing Right Now?</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a volume of 3,627,821, the price of MRVL is down -1.27% at $112.17. </li>
<li>RSI indicators hint that the underlying stock may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Next earnings are expected to be released in 66 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What Analysts Are Saying About Marvell Tech</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 $123.0.
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&#x2A; An analyst from Barclays has decided to maintain their Overweight rating on Marvell Tech, which currently sits at a price target of $115. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Piper Sandler has revised its rating downward to Overweight, adjusting the price target to $120. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Susquehanna continues to hold a Positive rating for Marvell Tech, targeting a price of $125. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from JP Morgan continues to hold a Overweight rating for Marvell Tech, targeting a price of $130. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Keybanc has decided to maintain their Overweight rating on Marvell Tech, which currently sits at a price target of $125. 
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Sun Communities's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SUI#NYSE">SUI</a>) short percent of float has risen 5.26% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 1.90 million shares sold short, which is 2.0% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 2.38 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>Sun Communities Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1735587020_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Sun Communities 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 Sun Communities'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>, Sun Communities's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 2.54%, 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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Abbott Laboratories's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ABT#NYSE">ABT</a>) short percent of float has fallen 11.39% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 12.10 million shares sold short, which is 0.7% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 2.73 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>Abbott Laboratories Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1735587015_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Abbott Laboratories 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 Abbott Laboratories'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>, Abbott Laboratories's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 3.73%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
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Aon's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AON#NYSE">AON</a>) short percent of float has fallen 10.27% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 4.29 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 3.38 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>Aon Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1735587010_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Aon 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 Aon'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>, Aon's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 3.02%, 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>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.

(AON) - Analyzing Aon's Short Interest

The saga of meme stocks in 2024 proved once again that retail investors, armed with social media and a touch of chaos, are a force <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/meme-stocks">to reckon with</a>. 
From GameStop Corp.'s (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GME#NYSE">GME</a>) comeback to Donald Trump-inspired trading frenzies, the year showcased how &#8220;diamond hands&#8221; and internet-driven hype continue to shake up the Wall Street establishment.
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">The Year Of Roaring Returns</h1>
2024 marked the return of Keith Gill, aka &#8220;Roaring Kitty,&#8221; the face of the 2021 GameStop frenzy. After a three-year hiatus, Gill reignited interest in original meme stocks such as GameStop and AMC Entertainment Holdings Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMC#NYSE">AMC</a>). His cryptic social media posts and YouTube livestreams, where he doubled down on GameStop's "transformation story," sent ripples through the retail trading community.
GameStop soared 67.7% this year, thanks to Gill&#8217;s endorsement and a surprise third-quarter profit. However, analysts remain skeptical, with Wedbush warning of slim chances for profitability in GameStop&#8217;s core business. 
Meanwhile, AMC wasn't as lucky. Despite record-breaking Thanksgiving attendance and aggressive investment plans, its stock slid 34% in 2024.
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<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Trump Trades and Meme Mania</h1>
As the presidential election heated up, stocks tied to Donald Trump, such as Trump Media &amp; Technology Group Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DJT#NASDAQ">DJT</a>) and Phunware Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PHUN#NASDAQ">PHUN</a>), garnered meme-like attention. Trump Media saw a wild ride, soaring to $70 per share before cooling off to around $35, while Phunware is down to $5.51 from highs of $14.14 in October.
With Trump set to return to the White House in January, these "Trump trades" could see another resurgence in 2025.
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Chewy Challenges Meme Label</h1>
Chewy Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CHWY#NYSE">CHWY</a>), the online pet retailer, also had its moment in the meme-stock spotlight. Thanks to Gill's investment and strong fundamentals, Chewy outperformed expectations, posting over 53% gain in 2024.
Analysts at Bank of America and JPMorgan hailed Chewy's disciplined execution and growth potential, with some even suggesting it has outgrown its meme-stock roots.
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Reddit Rides High</h1>
One of the standout meme stocks of 2024 was Reddit Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RDDT#NYSE">RDDT</a>), which surged a staggering 230% year-to-date. Its success underscores how social media continues to drive retail investor enthusiasm and meme-stock momentum.
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Wall Street&#8217;s Uneasy Truce With Meme Stocks</h1>
While institutional investors often dismiss meme stocks as a retail-driven sideshow, the year's gains tell a different story. Palantir Technologies Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NASDAQ">PLTR</a>) climbed over 373%, and Coinbase Global Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COIN#NASDAQ">COIN</a>) more than doubled in value, proving that retail investors can still move markets in a big way.
As 2025 approaches, the meme-stock battlefield remains as unpredictable as ever. Whether it's Roaring Kitty's cryptic posts, Trump's influence, or a new wave of internet-driven hype, one thing is clear: Retail investors are here to stay, and Wall Street needs keep watching.
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In the current session, the stock is trading at $18.29, after a 0.05% increase. Over the past month, Carlyle Secured Lending Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CGBD#NASDAQ">CGBD</a>) stock increased by 5.73%, and in the past year, by 22.62%. With performance like this, long-term shareholders are optimistic but others are more likely to look into the price-to-earnings ratio to see if the stock might be overvalued.

<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1735586107_0.png" alt="Past Year Chart" />

<h3>Carlyle Secured Lending P/E Ratio Analysis in Relation to Industry Peers</h3>
The P/E ratio measures the current share price to the company's EPS. It is used by long-term investors to analyze the company's current performance against it's past earnings, historical data and aggregate market data for the industry or the indices, such as S&amp;P 500. A higher P/E indicates that investors expect the company to perform better in the future, and the stock is probably overvalued, but not necessarily. It also could indicate that investors are willing to pay a higher share price currently, because they expect the company to perform better in the upcoming quarters. This leads investors to also remain optimistic about rising dividends in the future. 
Carlyle Secured Lending has a lower P/E than the aggregate P/E of 16.79 of the Capital Markets industry. Ideally, one might believe that the stock might perform worse than its peers, but it's also probable that the stock is undervalued. 

<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1735586107_1.png" alt="Guage" />

In summary, while the price-to-earnings ratio is a valuable tool for investors to evaluate a company's market performance, it should be used with caution. A low P/E ratio can be an indication of undervaluation, but it can also suggest weak growth prospects or financial instability. Moreover, the P/E ratio is just one of many metrics that investors should consider when making investment decisions, and it should be evaluated alongside other financial ratios, industry trends, and qualitative factors. By taking a comprehensive approach to analyzing a company's financial health, investors can make well-informed decisions that are more likely to lead to successful outcomes.

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U.S. stocks traded lower toward the end of trading, with the S&amp;P 500 falling around 0.7% on Monday.
The Dow traded down 0.67% to 42,702.02 while the NASDAQ fell 0.73% to 19,578.50. The S&amp;P 500 also fell, dropping, 0.72% to 5,928.08.
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Leading and Lagging Sectors Energy shares rose by 0.2% on Monday.
In trading on Monday, consumer discretionary shares dipped by 1.2%.
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U.S. pending home sales increased 2.2% month-over-month in November, following a revised 1.8% gain in October and above market estimates of a 0.7% increase.
Equities Trading UP &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
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<li>Cytek Biosciences, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CTKB#NASDAQ">CTKB</a>) shares shot up 5% to $6.69. Cytek Biosciences announced a $50 million stock buyback program for 2025.</li>
<li>Shares of Emergent BioSolutions Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EBS#NYSE">EBS</a>)got a boost, surging 12% to $9.27. HC Wainwright &amp; Co. analyst Raghuram Selvaraju initiated coverage on Emergent BioSolutions with a Buy rating and announced a price target of $15.</li>
<li>Hesai Group (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HSAI#NASDAQ">HSAI</a>) shares were also up, gaining 7% to $14.48. Hesai Technology said it delivered more than 100,000 Lidar units during December.</li>
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Equities Trading DOWN
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<li>Vertical Aerospace Ltd (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EVTL#NYSE">EVTL</a>) shares dropped 15% to $13.20. The company recently announced it has finalized an investment agreement for up to $50 million in new funding.</li>
<li>Shares of Traws Pharma, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TRAW#NASDAQ">TRAW</a>) were down 41% to $7.92. Traws Pharma entered into agreements to raise up to $72.6m from healthcare institutional investors to advance Tivoxavir Marboxil development.</li>
<li>CEL-SCI Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CVM#NYSE">CVM</a>) was down, falling 31% to $0.42. On Sunday, the company disclosed a public offering of 16.13 million shares of common stock or pre-funded warrants at $0.31 per share.</li>
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Commodities In commodity news, oil traded up 1.1% to $71.34 while gold traded down 0.6% at $2,616.00.
Silver traded down 2% to $29.385 on Monday, while copper fell 0.8% to $4.0880.
Euro zone
European shares closed mostly lower today. The eurozone's STOXX 600 fell 0.46%, Germany's DAX fell 0.38% and France's CAC 40 fell 0.57%. Spain's IBEX 35 Index rose 0.05%, while London's FTSE 100 fell 0.35%.
Asia Pacific Markets
Asian markets closed mostly lower on Monday, with Japan's Nikkei 225 falling 0.96%, China's Shanghai Composite Index gaining 0.21%, Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index falling 0.24% and India's BSE Sensex dipping 0.57%.
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<li>The Chicago PMI fell to 36.9 in December from 40.2 in November and missing market estimates of 42.5.</li>
<li>U.S. pending home sales increased 2.2% month-over-month in November, following a revised 1.8% gain in October and above market estimates of a 0.7% increase.</li>
<li>The Dallas Fed&#8217;s Texas manufacturing activity index rose six points to a reading of 3.4 in December.</li>
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Mohawk Industries's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MHK#NYSE">MHK</a>) short percent of float has risen 14.12% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 1.02 million shares sold short, which is 1.94% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 1.27 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>Mohawk Industries Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1735585223_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Mohawk Industries 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 Mohawk Industries'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>, Mohawk Industries's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 5.85%, 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>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.

How Is The Market Feeling About Mohawk Industries?

NorthWestern Energy Group's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NWE#NYSE">NWE</a>) short percent of float has risen 6.67% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 1.80 million shares sold short, which is 4.0% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 5.8 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>NorthWestern Energy Group Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1735585218_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for NorthWestern Energy Group 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 NorthWestern Energy Group'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>, NorthWestern Energy Group's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 2.76%, 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>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.

(NWE) - Analyzing NorthWestern Energy Group's Short Interest

Carlisle Companies's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CSL#NYSE">CSL</a>) short percent of float has fallen 8.61% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 856 thousand shares sold short, which is 2.44% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 3.17 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>Carlisle Companies Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1735585212_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Carlisle Companies 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 Carlisle Companies'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>, Carlisle Companies's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 3.51%, 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>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.

Looking Into Carlisle Companies's Recent Short Interest

Bitcoin's (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) relatively subdued performance over the past week has traders speculating whether prices might fall below key support levels <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/bitcoin-price-prediction">before year-end</a>.
What Happened: Chris Burniske, a crypto industry expert and former ARK Invest analyst, remains optimistic despite Bitcoin's 15% retracement from its highs. 
He points out that quality altcoins are showing resilience, forming higher lows on key timeframes, which suggests the market structure remains healthy.
In a post on X on Saturday, Burniske <a href="https://x.com/cburniske/status/1873097324815057296">noted</a> that sentiment and funding rates reveal diminished enthusiasm among late bulls. 
However, bullish Q4 developments, coupled with the current fear in the market, present what he calls a &#8220;sweet setup for entry into 2025,&#8221; especially for long-term investors with conviction.
Conversely, crypto chart analyst Ali Martinez issued a warning, stating that Bitcoin dropping below $93,000 could signal trouble due to a lack of substantial support beneath that level.
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Why It Matters: Despite the relatively flat trading performance, Bitcoin's whale transactions spiked 53.99% in a single day while transactions greater than $100,000 remain relatively flat but in an uptrend. 
IntoTheBlock data shows 93% of BTC traders are in profit and only 5% are underwater.
Coinglass data shows a 122% increase in Bitcoin derivatives trading volume. 
Open interest climbed 3.6% to $60.7 billion, with $64 million in liquidations reported in the past 24 hours, over half of which were long positions.
What's Next: The spike in whale transactions and rising open interest indicate sustained market engagement despite Bitcoin's lack of significant price movement. 
For investors, the data highlights opportunities amid current volatility, particularly with analysts like Burniske forecasting a strong long-term outlook into 2025.
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SuperCom, Ltd. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPCB#NASDAQ">SPCB</a>) stock is trading higher on Monday after the company announced it secured new contracts with <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/42722018">South Dakota Sheriff agencies</a>. 
The Details: These contracts will enable the integration of SuperCom&#8217;s PureOne technology, known for its real-time GPS tracking, strong communication capabilities and reliable performance in both urban and rural environments, into the South Dakota Sheriff departments.
This marks SuperCom&#8217;s first expansion into South Dakota, further strengthening its presence in the U.S. South Dakota is the fourth new state the company has entered since August 2024.
Ordan Trabelsi, President and CEO of SuperCom, said, &#8220;The growing adoption of our PureOne solution underscores its unique ability to meet the evolving needs of law enforcement. By delivering high-quality, innovative solutions, we continue to strengthen our position as a trusted partner in advancing public safety technology nationwide.&#8221;
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Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bearish stance on Texas Instruments (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TXN#NASDAQ">TXN</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 TXN, 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 Texas Instruments.
This isn't normal.
The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 37% bullish and 62%, bearish.
Out of all of the special options we uncovered, 5 are puts, for a total amount of $203,698, and 3 are calls, for a total amount of $102,404.
<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 $130.0 and $220.0 for Texas Instruments, spanning the last three months.
<h3>Analyzing Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
Examining the volume and open interest provides crucial insights into stock research. This information is key in gauging liquidity and interest levels for Texas Instruments's options at certain strike prices. Below, we present a snapshot of the trends in volume and open interest for calls and puts across Texas Instruments's significant trades, within a strike price range of $130.0 to $220.0, over the past month.
<h3>Texas Instruments Option Volume And Open Interest Over Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1735584331_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Largest Options Trades Observed:</h3>

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<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>
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<td>TXN</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$0.73</td>
<td>$0.71</td>
<td>$0.71</td>
<td>$170.00</td>
<td>$67.9K</td>
<td>5.8K</td>
<td>4.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>TXN</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$0.75</td>
<td>$0.63</td>
<td>$0.63</td>
<td>$170.00</td>
<td>$41.6K</td>
<td>5.8K</td>
<td>1.3K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>TXN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$59.4</td>
<td>$58.4</td>
<td>$58.4</td>
<td>$130.00</td>
<td>$40.8K</td>
<td>43</td>
<td>7</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>TXN</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$0.9</td>
<td>$0.75</td>
<td>$0.75</td>
<td>$170.00</td>
<td>$36.4K</td>
<td>5.8K</td>
<td>2.4K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>TXN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$2.37</td>
<td>$2.3</td>
<td>$2.37</td>
<td>$220.00</td>
<td>$36.0K</td>
<td>229</td>
<td>152</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Texas Instruments</h3>
Dallas-based Texas Instruments generates over 95% of its revenue from semiconductors and the remainder from its well-known calculators. Texas Instruments is the world's largest maker of analog chips, which are used to process real-world signals such as sound and power. Texas Instruments also has a leading market share position in processors and microcontrollers used in a wide variety of electronics applications.
<h3>Present Market Standing of Texas Instruments</h3>
<ul>
<li>Trading volume stands at 1,303,895, with TXN's price down by -0.93%, positioned at $189.4.</li>
<li>RSI indicators show the stock to be may be approaching oversold.</li>
<li>Earnings announcement expected in 22 days.</li>
</ul>
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Behind the Scenes of Texas Instruments's Latest Options Trends

Deep-pocketed investors have adopted a bullish approach towards Goldman Sachs Gr (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GS#NYSE">GS</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 GS usually suggests something big is about to happen.
We gleaned this information from our observations today when Benzinga's options scanner highlighted 25 extraordinary options activities for Goldman Sachs Gr. This level of activity is out of the ordinary.
The general mood among these heavyweight investors is divided, with 44% leaning bullish and 36% bearish. Among these notable options, 8 are puts, totaling $421,837, and 17 are calls, amounting to $1,662,105.
<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 $460.0 to $900.0 for Goldman Sachs Gr during the past quarter. 
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Trends</h3>
Examining the volume and open interest provides crucial insights into stock research. This information is key in gauging liquidity and interest levels for Goldman Sachs 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 Goldman Sachs Gr's significant trades, within a strike price range of $460.0 to $900.0, over the past month.
<h3>Goldman Sachs Gr Option Volume And Open Interest Over Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1735584327_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>GS</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$13.45</td>
<td>$13.1</td>
<td>$13.35</td>
<td>$660.00</td>
<td>$267.0K</td>
<td>1.1K</td>
<td align="right">226</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GS</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$33.65</td>
<td>$33.45</td>
<td>$33.65</td>
<td>$560.00</td>
<td>$185.2K</td>
<td>685</td>
<td align="right">57</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GS</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$32.0</td>
<td>$31.35</td>
<td>$32.0</td>
<td>$550.00</td>
<td>$160.0K</td>
<td>1.1K</td>
<td align="right">60</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GS</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$63.35</td>
<td>$62.45</td>
<td>$63.03</td>
<td>$540.00</td>
<td>$157.5K</td>
<td>548</td>
<td align="right">150</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GS</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$63.25</td>
<td>$62.3</td>
<td>$62.83</td>
<td>$540.00</td>
<td>$157.0K</td>
<td>548</td>
<td align="right">100</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Goldman Sachs Gr</h3>
Goldman Sachs is a leading global investment banking and asset management firm. Approximately 20% of its revenue comes from investment banking, 45% from trading, 20% from asset management and 15% from wealth management and retail financial services. Around 60% of the company's net revenue is generated in the Americas, 15% in Asia, and 25% in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.
After a thorough review of the options trading surrounding Goldman Sachs Gr, we move to examine the company in more detail. This includes an assessment of its current market status and performance.
<h3>Goldman Sachs Gr's Current Market Status</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a volume of 631,654, the price of GS is down -0.29% at $574.52. </li>
<li>RSI indicators hint that the underlying stock may be approaching oversold.</li>
<li>Next earnings are expected to be released in 16 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Professional Analyst Ratings for Goldman Sachs Gr</h3>
2 market experts have recently issued ratings for this stock, with a consensus target price of $618.0.
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&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from JP Morgan keeps a Overweight rating on Goldman Sachs Gr with a target price of $550. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Keefe, Bruyette &amp; Woods has decided to maintain their Outperform rating on Goldman Sachs Gr, which currently sits at a price target of $686. 
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