Macquarie Focused Emerging Markets Equity ETF (NASDAQ: EMEQ)

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Macquarie Focused Emerging Markets Equity ETF will invest at least 80% of its net assets, plus the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes, in equity securities of emerging markets issuers. The Fund is non-diversified, meaning that it may invest a significant portion of its assets in a limited number of issuers.  The Fund invests primarily in a broad range of equity securities of companies located in emerging market countries and may invest in companies of any size. The Fund defines emerging market countries to include those currently considered to be developing by the World Bank, the United Nations, or the countries' governments. These countries are typically located in the Asia-Pacific region, Eastern Europe, the Middle East, Central America, South America and Africa. The Fund will primarily invest in countries included in the MSCI Emerging Markets Index. The Fund may invest significantly in the Asia-Pacific region, which consists of Hong Kong, the Peoples Republic of China, Republic of Korea, Taiwan, and India, among other countries

Macquarie Focused Emerging Markets Equity ETF

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<p>Whales with a lot of money to spend have taken a noticeably bullish stance on <strong>YPF</strong>.</p>
<p>Looking at options history for YPF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/YPF#NYSE">YPF</a>) we detected 13 trades.</p>
<p>If we consider the specifics of each trade, it is accurate to state that 53% of the investors opened trades with bullish expectations and 38% with bearish.</p>
<p>From the overall spotted trades, 3 are puts, for a total amount of $560,033 and 10, calls, for a total amount of $788,909.</p>
<h3>Predicted Price Range</h3>
<p>Taking into account the Volume and Open Interest on these contracts, it appears that whales have been targeting a price range from $30.0 to $60.0 for YPF over the last 3 months. </p>
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Trends</h3>
<p>Looking at the volume and open interest is a powerful move while trading options. This data can help you track the liquidity and interest for YPF'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 YPF's whale trades within a strike price range from $30.0 to $60.0 in the last 30 days. </p>
<h3>YPF 30-Day Option Volume &amp; Interest Snapshot</h3>
<p><img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1736534732_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" /></p>
<h3>Noteworthy Options Activity:</h3>
<p>
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th><strong>Symbol</strong></th>
<th><strong>PUT/CALL</strong></th>
<th><strong>Trade Type</strong></th>
<th><strong>Sentiment</strong></th>
<th><strong>Exp. Date</strong></th>
<th><strong>Ask</strong></th>
<th><strong>Bid</strong></th>
<th><strong>Price</strong></th>
<th><strong>Strike Price</strong></th>
<th><strong>Total Trade Price</strong></th>
<th><strong>Open Interest</strong></th>
<th><strong>Volume</strong></th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>YPF</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$7.7</td>
<td>$7.6</td>
<td>$7.7</td>
<td>$48.00</td>
<td>$308.0K</td>
<td>100</td>
<td>235</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>YPF</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$1.65</td>
<td>$1.65</td>
<td>$1.65</td>
<td>$45.00</td>
<td>$206.9K</td>
<td>7.7K</td>
<td>1.2K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>YPF</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$7.8</td>
<td>$7.7</td>
<td>$7.7</td>
<td>$48.00</td>
<td>$180.9K</td>
<td>100</td>
<td>235</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>YPF</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$1.75</td>
<td>$1.5</td>
<td>$1.65</td>
<td>$45.00</td>
<td>$124.2K</td>
<td>7.7K</td>
<td>1.2K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>YPF</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$4.3</td>
<td>$4.2</td>
<td>$4.2</td>
<td>$55.00</td>
<td>$101.6K</td>
<td>648</td>
<td>250</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</p>
<h3>About YPF</h3>
<p>YPF SA is an Argentina-based integrated oil and gas company. It is engaged in operating a fully integrated oil and gas chain across the domestic upstream, downstream, and gas and power segments. The company's upstream operations consist of the exploration, development, and production of crude oil, natural gas, and LPG. Its downstream operations include the refining, marketing, transportation, and distribution of oil and a wide range of petroleum products, petroleum derivatives, petrochemicals, LPG, and bio-fuels. The company generates maximum revenue from the downstream segment.</p>
<p>After a thorough review of the options trading surrounding YPF, we move to examine the company in more detail. This includes an assessment of its current market status and performance.</p>
<h3>YPF's Current Market Status</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a trading volume of 2,182,876, the price of YPF is up by 0.66%, reaching $45.62.</li>
<li>Current RSI values indicate that the stock is may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Next earnings report is scheduled for 54 days from now.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What The Experts Say On YPF</h3>
<p>Over the past month, 1 industry analysts have shared their insights on this stock, proposing an average target price of $59.5.</p>
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&#x2A; An analyst from JP Morgan has elevated its stance to Overweight, setting a new price target at $59. </p>
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What the Options Market Tells Us About YPF

<p>Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bullish stance on <strong>VF</strong> (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VFC#NYSE">VFC</a>).</p>
<p>And retail traders should know.</p>
<p>We noticed this today when the trades showed up on publicly available options history that we track here at Benzinga.</p>
<p>Whether these are institutions or just wealthy individuals, we don't know. But when something this big happens with VFC, it often means somebody knows something is about to happen.</p>
<p>So how do we know what these investors just did? </p>
<p>Today, <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/?utm_source=insights">Benzinga</a>'s options scanner spotted 10 uncommon options trades for VF.</p>
<p>This isn't normal.</p>
<p>The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 70% bullish and 30%, bearish.</p>
<p>Out of all of the special options we uncovered, 3 are puts, for a total amount of $117,275, and 7 are calls, for a total amount of $446,341.</p>
<h3>Projected Price Targets</h3>
<p>After evaluating the trading volumes and Open Interest, it's evident that the major market movers are focusing on a price band between $10.0 and $25.0 for VF, spanning the last three months.</p>
<h3>Insights into Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
<p>In terms of liquidity and interest, the mean open interest for VF options trades today is 11987.14 with a total volume of 26,411.00.</p>
<p>In the following chart, we are able to follow the development of volume and open interest of call and put options for VF's big money trades within a strike price range of $10.0 to $25.0 over the last 30 days.</p>
<h3>VF Option Volume And Open Interest Over Last 30 Days</h3>
<p><img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1736534728_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" /></p>
<h3>Biggest Options Spotted:</h3>
<p>
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th><strong>Symbol</strong></th>
<th><strong>PUT/CALL</strong></th>
<th><strong>Trade Type</strong></th>
<th><strong>Sentiment</strong></th>
<th><strong>Exp. Date</strong></th>
<th><strong>Ask</strong></th>
<th><strong>Bid</strong></th>
<th><strong>Price</strong></th>
<th><strong>Strike Price</strong></th>
<th><strong>Total Trade Price</strong></th>
<th><strong>Open Interest</strong></th>
<th><strong>Volume</strong></th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>VFC</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$1.1</td>
<td>$1.07</td>
<td>$1.11</td>
<td>$22.50</td>
<td>$163.1K</td>
<td>35.3K</td>
<td>7.9K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>VFC</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$2.85</td>
<td>$2.85</td>
<td>$2.85</td>
<td>$20.00</td>
<td>$91.2K</td>
<td>23.1K</td>
<td>373</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>VFC</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$6.45</td>
<td>$5.8</td>
<td>$6.35</td>
<td>$20.00</td>
<td>$63.5K</td>
<td>3.5K</td>
<td>101</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>VFC</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$0.55</td>
<td>$0.47</td>
<td>$0.55</td>
<td>$21.00</td>
<td>$49.2K</td>
<td>1.4K</td>
<td>1.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>VFC</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>08/15/25</td>
<td>$3.55</td>
<td>$3.45</td>
<td>$3.55</td>
<td>$22.50</td>
<td>$42.2K</td>
<td>76</td>
<td>120</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</p>
<h3>About VF</h3>
<p>VF designs, produces, and distributes branded apparel, footwear, and accessories. Its apparel categories are active, outdoor, and work. Its portfolio of about a dozen brands includes Vans, The North Face, Timberland, Altra, and Dickies. VF markets its products in the Americas, Europe, and Asia-Pacific through wholesale sales to retailers, e-commerce, and branded stores owned by the company and partners. Tracing its roots to 1899, the company has evolved through many brand acquisitions and dispositions.</p>
<p>Having examined the options trading patterns of VF, our attention now turns directly to the company. This shift allows us to delve into its present market position and performance</p>
<h3>Present Market Standing of VF</h3>
<ul>
<li>Trading volume stands at 4,583,956, with VFC's price up by 5.8%, positioned at $22.79.</li>
<li>RSI indicators show the stock to be may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Earnings announcement expected in 19 days.</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Unusual Options Activity Detected: Smart Money on the Move</strong></p>
<p>Benzinga Edge's Unusual Options board spots potential market movers before they happen. See what positions big money is taking on your favorite stocks. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premium/ideas/benzinga-edge-checkout/?t=Be8be9arja3be22bz20&amp;utm_source=benzinga-insights"><strong>Click here for access</strong></a>.</p>
<p>Options are a riskier asset compared to just trading the stock, but they have higher profit potential. Serious options traders manage this risk by educating themselves daily, scaling in and out of trades, following more than one indicator, and following the markets closely.</p>
<p>If you want to stay updated on the latest options trades for VF, <a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/register174">Benzinga Pro</a> gives you real-time options trades alerts.</p>


VF Options Trading: A Deep Dive into Market Sentiment

<p>Financial giants have made a conspicuous bearish move on Tesla. Our analysis of options history for Tesla (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) revealed 504 unusual trades.</p>
<p>Delving into the details, we found 38% of traders were bullish, while 44% showed bearish tendencies. Out of all the trades we spotted, 236 were puts, with a value of $27,601,967, and 268 were calls, valued at $16,051,866.</p>
<h3>Expected Price Movements</h3>
<p>After evaluating the trading volumes and Open Interest, it's evident that the major market movers are focusing on a price band between $100.0 and $890.0 for Tesla, spanning the last three months.</p>
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Trends</h3>
<p>In terms of liquidity and interest, the mean open interest for Tesla options trades today is 5062.4 with a total volume of 8,254,798.00.</p>
<p>In the following chart, we are able to follow the development of volume and open interest of call and put options for Tesla's big money trades within a strike price range of $100.0 to $890.0 over the last 30 days.</p>
<h3>Tesla Option Volume And Open Interest Over Last 30 Days</h3>
<p><img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1736534723_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" /></p>
<h3>Largest Options Trades Observed:</h3>
<p>
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th><strong>Symbol</strong></th>
<th><strong>PUT/CALL</strong></th>
<th><strong>Trade Type</strong></th>
<th><strong>Sentiment</strong></th>
<th><strong>Exp. Date</strong></th>
<th><strong>Ask</strong></th>
<th><strong>Bid</strong></th>
<th><strong>Price</strong></th>
<th><strong>Strike Price</strong></th>
<th><strong>Total Trade Price</strong></th>
<th align="right"><strong>Open Interest</strong></th>
<th align="right"><strong>Volume</strong></th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>TSLA</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/10/25</td>
<td>$405.05</td>
<td>$403.45</td>
<td>$403.7</td>
<td>$800.00</td>
<td>$2.0M</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">50</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>TSLA</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/10/25</td>
<td>$404.35</td>
<td>$401.95</td>
<td>$403.01</td>
<td>$800.00</td>
<td>$2.0M</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">250</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>TSLA</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/10/25</td>
<td>$404.35</td>
<td>$401.95</td>
<td>$403.01</td>
<td>$800.00</td>
<td>$2.0M</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">150</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>TSLA</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/10/25</td>
<td>$204.55</td>
<td>$202.3</td>
<td>$203.5</td>
<td>$600.00</td>
<td>$1.0M</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">50</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>TSLA</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$180.8</td>
<td>$179.65</td>
<td>$180.27</td>
<td>$500.00</td>
<td>$162.2K</td>
<td align="right">480</td>
<td align="right">18</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</p>
<h3>About Tesla</h3>
<p>Tesla is a vertically integrated battery electric vehicle automaker and developer of autonomous driving software. The company has multiple vehicles in its fleet, which include luxury and midsize sedans, crossover SUVs, a light truck, and a semi truck. Tesla also plans to begin selling more affordable vehicles, a sports car, and a robotaxi. Global deliveries in 2024 were a little below 1.8 million vehicles. The company sells batteries for stationary storage for residential and commercial properties including utilities and solar panels and solar roofs for energy generation. Tesla also owns a fast-charging network.</p>
<h3>Current Position of Tesla</h3>
<ul>
<li>Trading volume stands at 44,313,069, with TSLA's price up by 0.63%, positioned at $397.44.</li>
<li>RSI indicators show the stock to be is currently neutral between overbought and oversold.</li>
<li>Earnings announcement expected in 19 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Expert Opinions on Tesla</h3>
<p>A total of 5 professional analysts have given their take on this stock in the last 30 days, setting an average price target of $349.972.</p>
<p><strong>Unusual Options Activity Detected: Smart Money on the Move</strong></p>
<p>Benzinga Edge's Unusual Options board spots potential market movers before they happen. See what positions big money is taking on your favorite stocks. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premium/ideas/benzinga-edge-checkout/?t=Be8be9arja3be22bz20&amp;utm_source=benzinga-insights"><strong>Click here for access</strong></a>.<br />
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Canaccord Genuity keeps a Buy rating on Tesla with a target price of $404.<br />
&#x2A; An analyst from Truist Securities has decided to maintain their Hold rating on Tesla, which currently sits at a price target of $351.<br />
&#x2A; An analyst from B of A Securities has revised its rating downward to Neutral, adjusting the price target to $490.<br />
&#x2A; An analyst from Baird has decided to maintain their Outperform rating on Tesla, which currently sits at a price target of $480.<br />
&#x2A; An analyst from GLJ Research has revised its rating downward to Sell, adjusting the price target to $24. </p>
<p>Options are a riskier asset compared to just trading the stock, but they have higher profit potential. Serious options traders manage this risk by educating themselves daily, scaling in and out of trades, following more than one indicator, and following the markets closely.</p>
<p>If you want to stay updated on the latest options trades for Tesla, <a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/register174">Benzinga Pro</a> gives you real-time options trades alerts.</p>


TSLA

Unpacking the Latest Options Trading Trends in Tesla

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Chanson International Shares Halted On Circuit Breaker To The Downside, Stock Now Down -18.8%

<p>Fashion company <strong>Capri Holdings</strong> <strong>Ltd </strong>(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CPRI#NYSE">CPRI</a>) shares are trading higher on Friday. Italian luxury fashion brand <strong>Prada</strong> is said to be among the potential buyers exploring a bid for Versace, the renowned fashion group currently <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/42824409/sentiment-for-capri-holdings-has-turned-too-negative-this-analyst-notes-3-ways-to-win">up for sale by Capri.</a></p>
<p>Prada is working with <strong>Citigroup Inc</strong> (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/C#NYSE">C</a>) to assess the feasibility of a possible acquisition, according to a report from Reuters.</p>
<p>The move comes after the Federal Trade Commission has launched a lawsuit to halt <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/04/38382351/ftc-files-lawsuit-to-block-8-5b-merger-of-coach-and-versace-handbag-makers">the $8.5 billion acquisition</a> of Capri by <strong>Tapestry Inc.</strong> (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TPR#NYSE">TPR</a>). Both companies decided to mutually end their merger agreement, citing uncertainties in the legal process and the expectation that it would not be resolved by the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/buybacks/24/11/41971497/tapestry-and-capri-call-off-8-5b-deal-amid-legal-hurdles">Feb. 10, 2025 deadline</a>.</p>
<p><strong>Also Read: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/42908403/macys-shuts-down-66-locations-to-boost-profitability">Macy&#8217;s Shuts Down 66 Locations As Part Of New Chapter Strategy</a></strong></p>
<p>Since then Capri has been exploring potential buyers for its Versace and Jimmy Choo brands and was said to have created a data room containing confidential details about the businesses for prospective buyers, with the goal of gauging interest <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42513221/capri-holdings-stock-climbs-on-report-of-potential-sale-of-versace-jimmy-choo">before the holiday season</a>.</p>
<p>Capri is the parent company for fashion brands like Versace, Jimmy Choo, and Michael Kors.</p>
<p>The company reported a 16.4% decline in its second-quarter FY25 revenue with Versace&#8217;s decreasing 28.2%, impacted by softening global demand for <a href="https://www.capriholdings.com/news-releases/news-releases-details/2024/Capri-Holdings-Limited-Announces-Second-Quarter-Fiscal-2025-Results-b3d8ee77e/default.aspx">fashion luxury goods</a>.</p>
<p><span style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Prada, on the other hand, posted a revenue of €3.829 billion for the nine months ending on <a href="https://www.pradagroup.com/content/dam/pradagroup/documents/investors/9M-2024/24.10.30_Prada_Group_Q3-24_Results_Press_Release.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Sep. 30, 2024, an 18% increase</a>.</span></p>
<p><strong>Price Action</strong>: CPRI shares were up 9.5% at $23.56 at last check Friday.</p>
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Capri's Stock Rises As Prada Considers Potential Acquisition Of Versace

RLAY

Relay Therapeutics Shares Halted On Circuit Breaker To The Downside, Stock Now Up 4.55%

<p>Citigroup  analyst Christopher Allen   maintains Interactive Brokers Gr (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IBKR#NASDAQ">IBKR</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $180 to $220.</p>


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IBKR

Citigroup Maintains Buy on Interactive Brokers Gr, Raises Price Target to $220

Relay Therapeutics Shares Resume Trade Following Circuit Breaker Halt

<p>Citigroup  analyst Christopher Allen   maintains LPL Finl Hldgs (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LPLA#NASDAQ">LPLA</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $310 to $385.</p>


LPLA

Citigroup Maintains Buy on LPL Finl Hldgs, Raises Price Target to $385

<p>On Friday, <strong>Dyne Therapeutics, Inc.&nbsp;</strong>(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DYN#NASDAQ">DYN</a>) revealed new data from its ongoing Phase 1/2 ACHIEVE trial of DYNE-101 in patients with <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/01/g42908297/dyne-therapeutics-reports-new-clinical-data-showing-compelling-impact-on-multiple-measures-of-myot" rel="noreferrer noopener">myotonic dystrophy type 1 (DM1)</a>.</p>
<p>Dyne plans to begin a global Registrational Expansion Cohort with the potential to support a submission for U.S. Accelerated Approval based on biomarker and functional data in H1 2026.</p>
<p><strong>Also Read: <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/biotech/24/09/40692261/muscle-disease-drug-developer-dyne-therapeutics-stock-plunges-after-updated-data-from-duchenne-mu" rel="noreferrer noopener">Muscle Disease Drug Developer Dyne Therapeutics Stock Plunges After Updated Data From Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy</a></strong></p>
<p>Dyne reported efficacy data from adult DM1 patients enrolled in the randomized, placebo-controlled MAD portion of the DYNE-101 ACHIEVE trial, including data from the 6.8 mg/kg Q8W cohort (n=8) at up to 6 months.</p>
<p>At the 6.8 mg/kg Q8W dose, DYNE-101 resulted in significant splicing correction at 3 months compared to baseline, which was associated with progress in multiple functional endpoints, beginning at 3 months and continuing at 6 months.</p>
<ul>
<li>Analysis of muscle biopsy data for the 6.8 mg/kg Q8W cohort showed a substantial knockdown of Drug Metabolism and Pharmacokinetics (DMPK) (DYNE-101 molecular target) RNA levels. Splicing correction at 3 months for the 6.8 mg/kg Q8W cohort was robust. It was associated with improvement in multiple functional endpoints, supporting CASI-22 at 3 months as a surrogate endpoint for potential U.S. Accelerated Approval.</li>
<li>Early and sustained improvement in myotonia as measured by video hand opening time (vHOT) was seen in the 6.8 mg/kg Q8W cohort and at low doses with modest splicing correction, deepening with more time on the drug.</li>
<li>Functional measures showed early and sustained clinical benefit at the 6.8 mg/kg Q8W dose.</li>
</ul>
<p>Dyne also reported safety and tolerability data from 56 patients. Most of the treatment-emergent adverse events were mild or moderate, and no related serious treatment-emergent adverse events have been identified.</p>
<p>Based on previous dialogue with the FDA&#8217;s Center for Drug Evaluation and Research division, Dyne continues to pursue accelerated approval in the U.S. based on splicing as a surrogate endpoint.</p>
<p>Dyne anticipates completing enrollment in the Registrational Expansion Cohort in mid-2025 and submitting for U.S. Accelerated Approval in H1 2026.</p>
<p><strong>Price Action:</strong> DYN stock is down 35.3% at $14.91 at last check Friday.</p>
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HOOD

Citigroup Maintains Neutral on Robinhood Markets, Raises Price Target to $45

<p>Citigroup  analyst Christopher Allen   maintains Stifel Financial (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SF#NYSE">SF</a>) with a Neutral and raises the price target from $110 to $115.</p>


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NDAQ

Citigroup Maintains Neutral on Nasdaq, Raises Price Target to $84

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<p>Whales with a lot of money to spend have taken a noticeably bearish stance on <strong>Amazon.com</strong>.</p>
<p>Looking at options history for Amazon.com (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) we detected 114 trades.</p>
<p>If we consider the specifics of each trade, it is accurate to state that 29% of the investors opened trades with bullish expectations and 49% with bearish.</p>
<p>From the overall spotted trades, 39 are puts, for a total amount of $2,463,739 and 75, calls, for a total amount of $5,679,600.</p>
<h3>Expected Price Movements</h3>
<p>Based on the trading activity, it appears that the significant investors are aiming for a price territory stretching from $100.0 to $270.0 for Amazon.com over the recent three months. </p>
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Trends</h3>
<p>Assessing the volume and open interest is a strategic step in options trading. These metrics shed light on the liquidity and investor interest in Amazon.com's options at specified strike prices. The forthcoming data visualizes the fluctuation in volume and open interest for both calls and puts, linked to Amazon.com's substantial trades, within a strike price spectrum from $100.0 to $270.0 over the preceding 30 days.</p>
<h3>Amazon.com Option Activity Analysis: Last 30 Days</h3>
<p><img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1736533831_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" /></p>
<h3>Significant Options Trades Detected:</h3>
<p>
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th><strong>Symbol</strong></th>
<th><strong>PUT/CALL</strong></th>
<th><strong>Trade Type</strong></th>
<th><strong>Sentiment</strong></th>
<th><strong>Exp. Date</strong></th>
<th><strong>Ask</strong></th>
<th><strong>Bid</strong></th>
<th><strong>Price</strong></th>
<th><strong>Strike Price</strong></th>
<th><strong>Total Trade Price</strong></th>
<th><strong>Open Interest</strong></th>
<th align="right"><strong>Volume</strong></th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>AMZN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>12/19/25</td>
<td>$124.8</td>
<td>$123.55</td>
<td>$124.23</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
<td>$310.5K</td>
<td>5.0K</td>
<td align="right">250</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMZN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>12/19/25</td>
<td>$124.85</td>
<td>$123.05</td>
<td>$123.93</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
<td>$309.8K</td>
<td>5.0K</td>
<td align="right">225</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMZN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>12/19/25</td>
<td>$123.55</td>
<td>$122.3</td>
<td>$122.82</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
<td>$307.0K</td>
<td>5.0K</td>
<td align="right">125</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMZN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>12/19/25</td>
<td>$123.45</td>
<td>$121.9</td>
<td>$122.56</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
<td>$306.4K</td>
<td>5.0K</td>
<td align="right">150</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMZN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$87.4</td>
<td>$87.05</td>
<td>$87.17</td>
<td>$130.00</td>
<td>$244.0K</td>
<td>13.7K</td>
<td align="right">49</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</p>
<h3>About Amazon.com</h3>
<p>Amazon is the leading online retailer and marketplace for third party sellers. Retail related revenue represents approximately 75% of total, followed by Amazon Web Services' cloud computing, storage, database, and other offerings (15%), advertising services (5% to 10%), and other the remainder. International segments constitute 25% to 30% of Amazon's non-AWS sales, led by Germany, the United Kingdom, and Japan.</p>
<p>Following our analysis of the options activities associated with Amazon.com, we pivot to a closer look at the company's own performance.</p>
<h3>Present Market Standing of Amazon.com</h3>
<ul>
<li>Trading volume stands at 18,442,885, with AMZN's price down by -1.31%, positioned at $219.23.</li>
<li>RSI indicators show the stock to be is currently neutral between overbought and oversold.</li>
<li>Earnings announcement expected in 20 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Professional Analyst Ratings for Amazon.com</h3>
<p>In the last month, 5 experts released ratings on this stock with an average target price of $273.0.</p>
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&#x2A; An analyst from Wedbush persists with their Outperform rating on Amazon.com, maintaining a target price of $260.<br />
&#x2A; An analyst from JMP Securities has revised its rating downward to Market Outperform, adjusting the price target to $285.<br />
&#x2A; An analyst from Tigress Financial persists with their Buy rating on Amazon.com, maintaining a target price of $290.<br />
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Wolfe Research keeps a Outperform rating on Amazon.com with a target price of $270.<br />
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Baird continues to hold a Outperform rating for Amazon.com, targeting a price of $260. </p>
<p>Options are a riskier asset compared to just trading the stock, but they have higher profit potential. Serious options traders manage this risk by educating themselves daily, scaling in and out of trades, following more than one indicator, and following the markets closely.</p>
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AMZN

What the Options Market Tells Us About Amazon.com

<p>Financial giants have made a conspicuous bearish move on Celsius Holdings. Our analysis of options history for Celsius Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CELH#NASDAQ">CELH</a>) revealed 13 unusual trades.</p>
<p>Delving into the details, we found 38% of traders were bullish, while 46% showed bearish tendencies. Out of all the trades we spotted, 6 were puts, with a value of $332,959, and 7 were calls, valued at $354,345.</p>
<h3>What's The Price Target?</h3>
<p>Based on the trading activity, it appears that the significant investors are aiming for a price territory stretching from $20.0 to $50.0 for Celsius Holdings over the recent three months. </p>
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Development</h3>
<p>Assessing the volume and open interest is a strategic step in options trading. These metrics shed light on the liquidity and investor interest in Celsius Holdings's options at specified strike prices. The forthcoming data visualizes the fluctuation in volume and open interest for both calls and puts, linked to Celsius Holdings's substantial trades, within a strike price spectrum from $20.0 to $50.0 over the preceding 30 days.</p>
<h3>Celsius Holdings 30-Day Option Volume &amp; Interest Snapshot</h3>
<p><img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1736533825_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" /></p>
<h3>Significant Options Trades Detected:</h3>
<p>
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th><strong>Symbol</strong></th>
<th><strong>PUT/CALL</strong></th>
<th><strong>Trade Type</strong></th>
<th><strong>Sentiment</strong></th>
<th><strong>Exp. Date</strong></th>
<th><strong>Ask</strong></th>
<th><strong>Bid</strong></th>
<th><strong>Price</strong></th>
<th><strong>Strike Price</strong></th>
<th><strong>Total Trade Price</strong></th>
<th><strong>Open Interest</strong></th>
<th align="right"><strong>Volume</strong></th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>CELH</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$7.25</td>
<td>$7.0</td>
<td>$7.15</td>
<td>$30.00</td>
<td>$128.7K</td>
<td>6.0K</td>
<td align="right">209</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CELH</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$10.8</td>
<td>$10.75</td>
<td>$10.8</td>
<td>$33.33</td>
<td>$108.0K</td>
<td>5.5K</td>
<td align="right">100</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CELH</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$3.8</td>
<td>$3.75</td>
<td>$3.75</td>
<td>$27.50</td>
<td>$69.0K</td>
<td>943</td>
<td align="right">235</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CELH</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/31/25</td>
<td>$1.17</td>
<td>$1.0</td>
<td>$1.02</td>
<td>$30.00</td>
<td>$61.2K</td>
<td>1.5K</td>
<td align="right">600</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CELH</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$3.3</td>
<td>$3.2</td>
<td>$3.3</td>
<td>$20.00</td>
<td>$46.8K</td>
<td>1.7K</td>
<td align="right">143</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</p>
<h3>About Celsius Holdings</h3>
<p>Celsius Holdings plays in the energy drink subsegment of the global nonalcoholic beverage market, with 96% of revenue concentrated in North America. Celsius' products contain natural ingredients and a metabolism-enhancing formulation, appealing to fitness and active lifestyle enthusiasts. The firm's portfolio includes its namesake Celsius Originals beverages, Celsius Essentials line (containing aminos), and Celsius On-the-Go powder packets. Celsius dedicates its efforts to branding and innovation, while it utilizes third parties for the manufacturing, packaging, and distribution of its products. In 2022, Celsius forged a 20-year distribution agreement with PepsiCo, which holds an 8.5% stake in the business.</p>
<h3>Celsius Holdings's Current Market Status</h3>
<ul>
<li>Currently trading with a volume of 5,163,219, the CELH's price is down by -6.57%, now at $27.11. </li>
<li>RSI readings suggest the stock is currently may be approaching oversold.</li>
<li>Anticipated earnings release is in 48 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Expert Opinions on Celsius Holdings</h3>
<p>A total of 5 professional analysts have given their take on this stock in the last 30 days, setting an average price target of $37.4.</p>
<p><strong>Unusual Options Activity Detected: Smart Money on the Move</strong></p>
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&#x2A; In a cautious move, an analyst from Needham downgraded its rating to Buy, setting a price target of $38.<br />
&#x2A; An analyst from Deutsche Bank downgraded its action to Hold with a price target of $32.<br />
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Morgan Stanley continues to hold a Equal-Weight rating for Celsius Holdings, targeting a price of $42.<br />
&#x2A; An analyst from Roth MKM persists with their Buy rating on Celsius Holdings, maintaining a target price of $38.<br />
&#x2A; In a cautious move, an analyst from JP Morgan downgraded its rating to Overweight, setting a price target of $37. </p>
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CELH

Unpacking the Latest Options Trading Trends in Celsius Holdings

<p>Whales with a lot of money to spend have taken a noticeably bearish stance on <strong>Root</strong>.</p>
<p>Looking at options history for Root (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ROOT#NASDAQ">ROOT</a>) we detected 8 trades.</p>
<p>If we consider the specifics of each trade, it is accurate to state that 37% of the investors opened trades with bullish expectations and 62% with bearish.</p>
<p>From the overall spotted trades, 3 are puts, for a total amount of $172,500 and 5, calls, for a total amount of $205,315.</p>
<h3>Predicted Price Range</h3>
<p>After evaluating the trading volumes and Open Interest, it's evident that the major market movers are focusing on a price band between $40.0 and $90.0 for Root, spanning the last three months.</p>
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Trends</h3>
<p>In terms of liquidity and interest, the mean open interest for Root options trades today is 87.5 with a total volume of 1,234.00.</p>
<p>In the following chart, we are able to follow the development of volume and open interest of call and put options for Root's big money trades within a strike price range of $40.0 to $90.0 over the last 30 days.</p>
<h3>Root Option Volume And Open Interest Over Last 30 Days</h3>
<p><img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1736533820_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" /></p>
<h3>Largest Options Trades Observed:</h3>
<p>
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th><strong>Symbol</strong></th>
<th><strong>PUT/CALL</strong></th>
<th><strong>Trade Type</strong></th>
<th><strong>Sentiment</strong></th>
<th><strong>Exp. Date</strong></th>
<th><strong>Ask</strong></th>
<th><strong>Bid</strong></th>
<th><strong>Price</strong></th>
<th><strong>Strike Price</strong></th>
<th><strong>Total Trade Price</strong></th>
<th align="right"><strong>Open Interest</strong></th>
<th align="right"><strong>Volume</strong></th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>ROOT</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$26.4</td>
<td>$24.3</td>
<td>$24.3</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
<td>$121.5K</td>
<td align="right">144</td>
<td align="right">50</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ROOT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$7.9</td>
<td>$7.0</td>
<td>$7.0</td>
<td>$80.00</td>
<td>$70.8K</td>
<td align="right">41</td>
<td align="right">212</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ROOT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$7.3</td>
<td>$7.2</td>
<td>$7.3</td>
<td>$80.00</td>
<td>$37.0K</td>
<td align="right">41</td>
<td align="right">62</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ROOT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$7.4</td>
<td>$7.0</td>
<td>$7.0</td>
<td>$80.00</td>
<td>$35.7K</td>
<td align="right">41</td>
<td align="right">276</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ROOT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$8.1</td>
<td>$7.0</td>
<td>$7.0</td>
<td>$80.00</td>
<td>$35.0K</td>
<td align="right">41</td>
<td align="right">112</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</p>
<h3>About Root</h3>
<p>Root Inc develops and launches a direct-to-consumer personal automobile insurance and mobile technology company. The company is a direct-to-consumer personal auto insurance, renters insurance and mobile technology company. It generates revenue from the sale of auto insurance policies within the United States.</p>
<p>After a thorough review of the options trading surrounding Root, we move to examine the company in more detail. This includes an assessment of its current market status and performance.</p>
<h3>Root's Current Market Status</h3>
<ul>
<li>Currently trading with a volume of 194,659, the ROOT's price is down by -4.02%, now at $74.31. </li>
<li>RSI readings suggest the stock is currently is currently neutral between overbought and oversold.</li>
<li>Anticipated earnings release is in 40 days.</li>
</ul>
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