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First American Financial (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FAF#NYSE">FAF</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $1.27 per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $1.16 by 9.48 percent. This is a 5.93 percent decrease over earnings of $1.35 per share from the same period last year. The company reported quarterly sales of $1.612 billion which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $1.624 billion by 0.77 percent. This is a 2.01 percent decrease over sales of $1.645 billion the same period last year.

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First American Financial Q2 2024 Adj EPS $1.27 Beats $1.16 Estimate, Sales $1.612B Miss $1.624B Estimate

Guidance

Edwards Lifesciences Sees Q3 EPS $0.67 Vs $0.69 Est.; Sales $1.56B-$1.64B Vs $1.653B Est.

Molina Healthcare Sees FY24 Premium Revenue ~$38B, Up 17% YoY

Community Health Sys (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CYH#NYSE">CYH</a>) reported quarterly losses of $(0.17) per share which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $(0.12) by 41.67 percent. This is a 22.73 percent increase over losses of $(0.22) per share from the same period last year. The company reported quarterly sales of $3.140 billion which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $3.084 billion by 1.82 percent. This is a 0.80 percent increase over sales of $3.115 billion the same period last year.

Community Health Sys Q2 2024 Adj EPS $(0.17) Misses $(0.12) Estimate, Sales $3.140B Beat $3.084B Estimate

Impinj Sees Q3 Adj. EPS $0.46-$0.50 Vs $0.74 Est.; Revenue $91M-$94M Vs $97.52M Est.

Chemed (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CHE#NYSE">CHE</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $5.47 per share which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $5.59 by 2.15 percent. This is a 34.07 percent increase over earnings of $4.08 per share from the same period last year. The company reported quarterly sales of $595.88 million which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $599.19 million by 0.55 percent. This is a 7.60 percent increase over sales of $553.82 million the same period last year.

Chemed Q2 Adj $5.47 Misses $5.59 Estimate, Sales $595.88M Miss $599.19M Estimate

Cryptocurrency markets are a mixed bag with Bitcoin and Dogecoin going sideways, while Ethereum is <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/07/39940830/will-ethereum-etfs-help-break-this-consolidation-and-head-towards-an-all-time-high">down on the day</a>.
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<tr>
<td>Cryptocurrency</td>
<td>Price</td>
<td>Gains +/-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Bitcoin&nbsp;(CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>)</td>
<td>$65,750</td>
<td>+0.1%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Ethereum&nbsp;(CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/eth/usd">ETH</a>)</td>
<td>$3,363</td>
<td>-2.7%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Solana&nbsp;(CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/sol/usd">SOL</a>)</td>
<td>$178.68</td>
<td>+3.7%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Dogecoin&nbsp;(CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/doge/usd">DOGE</a>)</td>
<td>$0.129</td>
<td>-0.8%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Shiba Inu&nbsp;(CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/shib/usd">SHIB</a>)</td>
<td>$0.00001709</td>
<td>-0.17%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
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Notable Statistics:
<ul>
<li>IntoTheBlock data shows an 18% increase in large transaction volumes and a 404.8% spike in exchange netflows.</li>
<li>Coinglass data noted that 33,698 traders were liquidated in the past 24 hours for $83.8 million.</li>
<li>Radar <a href="https://x.com/RadarHits/status/1816086444785689041">reported</a> that Russia's parliament passed a bill allowing companies to use cryptocurrency payments for international trade.</li>
<li>Cryptoquant founder and CEO Ki Young Ju <a href="https://x.com/ki_young_ju/status/1816171584970789153">revealed</a> that Bitcoin is in an accumulation phase, with the past month seeing 358,000 BTC moved to permanent holder addresses. In July, global spot ETF inflows were 53,000 BTC.</li>
</ul>
Notable Developments:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/07/39935966/ferrari-revs-up-crypto-payments-in-europe-expanding-on-us-success">Ferrari Revs Up Crypto Payments In Europe, Expanding On US Success</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/07/39936042/peter-thiel-founders-fund-lead-11m-investment-in-pudgy-penguins-parent-company-excited-to-">Peter Thiel, Founders Fund Lead $11M Investment In Pudgy Penguins Parent Company: &#8216;Excited to Drive the Consumer Crypto Revolution Forward&#8217;</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/07/39923754/bidens-exit-spurs-bullish-outlook-citi-upgrades-coinbase-amid-favorable-crypto-regulatory-">Biden&#8217;s Exit Spurs Bullish Outlook? Citi Upgrades Coinbase Amid Favorable Crypto Regulatory Shifts</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/07/39932367/holding-bitcoin-worth-542k-could-enable-you-to-get-a-portuguese-passport">Holding Bitcoin Worth $542K Could Enable You To Get A Portuguese Passport</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/07/39934147/2-8b-mt-gox-bitcoin-on-the-move-again-how-does-btc-react">$2.8B Mt. Gox Bitcoin On The Move Again — How Does BTC React?</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/07/39931946/riot-platforms-becomes-second-largest-us-listed-miners-with-block-mining-acquisitio">Riot Platforms Becomes Second Largest US-Listed Miners With Block Mining Acquisition</a></li>
</ul>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Top Gainers:</h3>
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<td>Cryptocurrency</td>
<td>Price</td>
<td>Gains +/–</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Flow (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/">FLOW</a>)</td>
<td>$0.675</td>
<td>+11.4%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Ethena (CRYPTO: ENA)</td>
<td>$0.4634</td>
<td>+10.6%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Bittensor (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/">TAO</a>)</td>
<td>$334.79</td>
<td>+8.9%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
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Trader Notes: Crypto chart analyst Ali Martinez, in his latest post ,marked $66,000 as the crucial level for Bitcoin. If it holds, it could bring new all-time highs.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">This support level, at around $66,000, is very crucial for <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Bitcoin?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Bitcoin</a>. If it holds, we could see new all-time highs! <a href="https://t.co/BfLNAAsRne">pic.twitter.com/BfLNAAsRne</a>
&mdash; Ali (@ali_charts) <a href="https://twitter.com/ali_charts/status/1816148474322120985?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 24, 2024</a></blockquote>
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Crypto trader Michaёl van de Poppe said if the Ethereum price action copies the price action of Bitcoin ETFs, Grayscale outflows could lead to a sell-off.  He <a href="https://x.com/CryptoMichNL/status/1816111089882423656">concluded</a>, "One-two weeks for downward momentum, before the real surge of Ethereum towards a new all-time high." Daan Crypto trades, in their latest <a href="https://x.com/DaanCrypto/status/1816171991860404517">X</a> post, highlighted how Bitcoin has made its way "from the bottom all the way to the top of the flag/channel."  It will be key to break this resistance for further upside, but market changes are quick and can turn around. What&#8217;s Next: The influence of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/is-bitcoin-a-good-investment" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Bitcoin as an institutional asset class</a> is expected to be thoroughly explored at Benzinga&#8217;s upcoming <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/events/digital-assets/agenda/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Future of Digital Assets</a> event on Nov. 19. Read Next:
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<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/07/39940157/bitcoin-remains-stuck-in-a-sideways-range-what-does-technical-analysis-say">Bitcoin Remains Stuck In A Sideways Range: What Does Technical Analysis Say?</a></li>
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St. Joe Q2 2024 Total Revenue $111.6M; Increases Dividend 17% From $0.12/Share To $0.14/Share

Icon (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ICLR#NASDAQ">ICLR</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $3.75 per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $3.68 by 1.9 percent. The company reported quarterly sales of $2.12 billion which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $2.14 billion by 0.95 percent. This is a 4.95 percent increase over sales of $2.02 billion the same period last year.

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Icon Q2 2024 Adj EPS $3.75 Beats $3.68 Estimate, Sales $2.12B Miss $2.14B Estimate

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Invitation Homes CEO Dallas Tanner Says "As A Result Of Our Performance During The First Half Of This Year, And Our Expectations Looking Forward, We Have Raised The Midpoint Of Our Full Year 2024 Core FFO Per Share Guidance By $0.01 To $1.87"

Impinj (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PI#NASDAQ">PI</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $0.83 per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $0.74 by 12.16 percent. The company reported quarterly sales of $102.500 million which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $97.520 million by 5.11 percent. This is a 19.21 percent increase over sales of $85.986 million the same period last year.

Impinj Q2 2024 Adj EPS $0.83 Beats $0.74 Estimate, Sales $102.500M Beat $97.520M Estimate

Molina Healthcare (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MOH#NYSE">MOH</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $5.86 per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $5.55 by 5.59 percent. The company reported quarterly sales of $9.880 billion which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $9.746 billion by 1.38 percent. This is a 18.65 percent increase over sales of $8.327 billion the same period last year.

Molina Healthcare Q2 2024 Adj EPS $5.86 Beats $5.55 Estimate, Sales $9.880B Beat $9.746B Estimate

Invitation Homes (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INVH#NYSE">INVH</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $0.47 per share which met the analyst consensus estimate. This is a 6.82 percent increase over earnings of $0.44 per share from the same period last year. The company reported quarterly sales of $653.45 million which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $654.70 million by 0.19 percent. This is a 8.84 percent increase over sales of $600.37 million the same period last year.

Invitation Homes Q2 FFO $0.47, Inline, Sales $653.45M Miss $654.70M Estimate

Third quarter 2024 outlook:
For Q3'24, we are providing the following business outlook:
•We expect our Q3 worldwide revenues to be in the range of $980M to $1,000M
•We expect Clear Aligner volume to be down sequentially as a result of Q3 seasonality, and Clear Aligner ASPs to be down sequentially, primarily due to foreign exchange and product mix
•We also expect Systems and Services revenues to be down sequentially because of Q3 seasonality
•We expect our Q3'24 GAAP operating margin to be below Q3'23 GAAP operating margin and Q3'24 non-GAAP operating margin to be flat to Q3'23 non-GAAP operating margin

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Align Technology Sees Q3 2024 Revenue $980M-$1B Vs $1.03B Estimate

Deep-pocketed investors have adopted a bearish approach towards Nu Holdings (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NU#NYSE">NU</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 NU usually suggests something big is about to happen.
We gleaned this information from our observations today when Benzinga's options scanner highlighted 11 extraordinary options activities for Nu Holdings. This level of activity is out of the ordinary.
The general mood among these heavyweight investors is divided, with 45% leaning bullish and 54% bearish. Among these notable options, 4 are puts, totaling $144,179, and 7 are calls, amounting to $324,387.
<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 $10.0 to $15.0 for Nu Holdings during the past quarter. 
<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 Nu Holdings'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 Nu Holdings's whale activity within a strike price range from $10.0 to $15.0 in the last 30 days. 
<h3>Nu Holdings Call and Put Volume: 30-Day Overview</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1721852147_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Noteworthy Options Activity:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>NU</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>09/20/24</td>
<td>$0.38</td>
<td>$0.36</td>
<td>$0.36</td>
<td>$14.00</td>
<td>$74.7K</td>
<td>34.4K</td>
<td>2.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NU</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>08/16/24</td>
<td>$0.49</td>
<td>$0.48</td>
<td>$0.49</td>
<td>$12.50</td>
<td>$62.1K</td>
<td>9.9K</td>
<td>1.4K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NU</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$0.65</td>
<td>$0.64</td>
<td>$0.64</td>
<td>$15.00</td>
<td>$48.9K</td>
<td>36.6K</td>
<td>98</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NU</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>10/18/24</td>
<td>$0.94</td>
<td>$0.91</td>
<td>$0.94</td>
<td>$13.00</td>
<td>$46.9K</td>
<td>1.3K</td>
<td>499</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NU</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$4.95</td>
<td>$3.75</td>
<td>$4.48</td>
<td>$10.00</td>
<td>$44.8K</td>
<td>14.3K</td>
<td>100</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Nu Holdings</h3>
Nu Holdings Ltd is engaged in providing digital banking services. It offers several financial services such as Credit cards, Personal Account, Investments, Personal Loans, Insurance, Mobile payments, Business Accounts, and Rewards. The company earns the majority of its revenue in Brazil.
In light of the recent options history for Nu Holdings, it's now appropriate to focus on the company itself. We aim to explore its current performance.
<h3>Present Market Standing of Nu Holdings</h3>
<ul>
<li>Trading volume stands at 15,608,101, with NU's price down by -2.56%, positioned at $12.54.</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>What The Experts Say On Nu Holdings</h3>
Over the past month, 4 industry analysts have shared their insights on this stock, proposing an average target price of $15.625.
<ul>
<li>An analyst from Susquehanna persists with their Positive rating on Nu Holdings, maintaining a target price of $16. </li>
<li>Reflecting concerns, an analyst from Barclays lowers its rating to Overweight with a new price target of $15.</li>
<li>Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Goldman Sachs keeps a Buy rating on Nu Holdings with a target price of $17. </li>
<li>An analyst from JP Morgan has revised its rating downward to Neutral, adjusting the price target to $14. </li>
</ul>
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.
If you want to stay updated on the latest options trades for Nu Holdings, <a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/register174">Benzinga Pro</a> gives you real-time options trades alerts.

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Nu Holdings Unusual Options Activity For July 24

Edwards Lifesciences (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EW#NYSE">EW</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $0.70 per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $0.69 by 1.45 percent. The company reported quarterly sales of $1.632 billion which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $1.653 billion by 1.24 percent. This is a 6.67 percent increase over sales of $1.530 billion the same period last year.

Edwards Lifesciences Q2 2024 Adj EPS $0.70 Beats $0.69 Estimate, Sales $1.632B Miss $1.653B Estimate

Financial giants have made a conspicuous bearish move on EMCOR Group. Our analysis of options history for EMCOR Group (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EME#NYSE">EME</a>) revealed 11 unusual trades.
Delving into the details, we found 45% of traders were bullish, while 54% showed bearish tendencies. Out of all the trades we spotted, 3 were puts, with a value of $184,750, and 8 were calls, valued at $500,020.
<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 $310.0 to $380.0 for EMCOR Group over the last 3 months. 
<h3>Analyzing Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
Assessing the volume and open interest is a strategic step in options trading. These metrics shed light on the liquidity and investor interest in EMCOR Group's options at specified strike prices. The forthcoming data visualizes the fluctuation in volume and open interest for both calls and puts, linked to EMCOR Group's substantial trades, within a strike price spectrum from $310.0 to $380.0 over the preceding 30 days.
<h3>EMCOR Group Option Volume And Open Interest Over Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1721852142_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 style="text-align: right;">Open Interest</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>EME</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$53.5</td>
<td>$51.7</td>
<td>$53.5</td>
<td>$370.00</td>
<td>$160.5K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">151</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">30</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>EME</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>08/16/24</td>
<td>$14.6</td>
<td>$12.2</td>
<td>$13.7</td>
<td>$360.00</td>
<td>$130.1K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">45</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">100</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>EME</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$52.0</td>
<td>$50.4</td>
<td>$52.0</td>
<td>$370.00</td>
<td>$104.0K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">151</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">50</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>EME</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>10/18/24</td>
<td>$20.7</td>
<td>$18.2</td>
<td>$18.2</td>
<td>$380.00</td>
<td>$91.0K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">210</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">50</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>EME</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$52.2</td>
<td>$50.0</td>
<td>$50.0</td>
<td>$370.00</td>
<td>$30.0K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">151</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">80</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About EMCOR Group</h3>
EMCOR Group Inc is a specialty contractor in the United States and a provider of electrical and mechanical construction and facilities services, building services, and industrial services. Its services are provided to a broad range of commercial, technology, manufacturing, industrial, healthcare, utility, and institutional customers through approximately 100 operating subsidiaries. The company's operating subsidiaries are organized into reportable segments: United States electrical construction and facilities services, United States mechanical construction and facilities services, United States building services, United States industrial services, and United Kingdom building services. Geographically the majority of revenue is generated from the United States.
Having examined the options trading patterns of EMCOR Group, our attention now turns directly to the company. This shift allows us to delve into its present market position and performance
<h3>EMCOR Group's Current Market Status</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a volume of 602,665, the price of EME is down -5.93% at $356.73. </li>
<li>RSI indicators hint that the underlying stock is currently neutral between overbought and oversold.</li>
<li>Next earnings are expected to be released in 1 days.</li>
</ul>
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.
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Decoding EMCOR Group's Options Activity: What's the Big Picture?

Deep-pocketed investors have adopted a bearish approach towards Home Depot (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HD#NYSE">HD</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 HD usually suggests something big is about to happen.
We gleaned this information from our observations today when Benzinga's options scanner highlighted 13 extraordinary options activities for Home Depot. This level of activity is out of the ordinary.
The general mood among these heavyweight investors is divided, with 15% leaning bullish and 76% bearish. Among these notable options, 3 are puts, totaling $188,816, and 10 are calls, amounting to $561,012.
<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 $350.0 to $400.0 for Home Depot over the last 3 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 Home Depot's options at certain strike prices. Below, we present a snapshot of the trends in volume and open interest for calls and puts across Home Depot's significant trades, within a strike price range of $350.0 to $400.0, over the past month.
<h3>Home Depot Call and Put Volume: 30-Day Overview</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1721852137_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 style="text-align: right;">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>HD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$33.25</td>
<td>$32.9</td>
<td>$33.25</td>
<td>$380.00</td>
<td>$252.6K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">18</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>HD</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>08/16/24</td>
<td>$20.95</td>
<td>$20.8</td>
<td>$20.95</td>
<td>$370.00</td>
<td>$77.5K</td>
<td>220</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">64</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>HD</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>09/20/24</td>
<td>$19.05</td>
<td>$18.95</td>
<td>$18.95</td>
<td>$365.00</td>
<td>$75.8K</td>
<td>720</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">56</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>HD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$17.0</td>
<td>$16.65</td>
<td>$16.97</td>
<td>$400.00</td>
<td>$59.3K</td>
<td>874</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">55</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>HD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>08/02/24</td>
<td>$3.55</td>
<td>$3.35</td>
<td>$3.35</td>
<td>$360.00</td>
<td>$46.9K</td>
<td>602</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">436</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Home Depot</h3>
Home Depot is the world's largest home improvement specialty retailer, operating more than 2,300 warehouse-format stores offering more than 30,000 products in store and 1 million products online in the US, Canada, and Mexico. Its stores offer numerous building materials, home improvement products, lawn and garden products, and decor products and provide various services, including home improvement installation services and tool and equipment rentals. The acquisition of Interline Brands in 2015 allowed Home Depot to enter the MRO business, which has been expanded through the tie-up with HD Supply (2020). The additions of the Company Store brought textiles to the lineup, and Redi Carpet added multifamily flooring, while the recent tie-up with SRS helps grow professional demand.
Following our analysis of the options activities associated with Home Depot, we pivot to a closer look at the company's own performance.
<h3>Current Position of Home Depot</h3>
<ul>
<li>Trading volume stands at 2,210,716, with HD's price down by -2.57%, positioned at $350.37.</li>
<li>RSI indicators show the stock to be may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Earnings announcement expected in 20 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Professional Analyst Ratings for Home Depot</h3>
Over the past month, 2 industry analysts have shared their insights on this stock, proposing an average target price of $387.5.
<ul>
<li>An analyst from Stifel has decided to maintain their Hold rating on Home Depot, which currently sits at a price target of $380. </li>
<li>An analyst from DA Davidson upgraded its action to Buy with a price target of $395. </li>
</ul>
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Home Depot's Options: A Look at What the Big Money is Thinking

American entrepreneur and business owner Robert Kiyosaki said in an interview, "America is going to be the poorest country in the world, starting now."
Kiyosaki, known for his book "Rich Dad Poor Dad," was interviewed on a <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zHt5Mdr0QFk">podcast</a> while he was in India for Growth Summit India 2023. He talked about visiting Mumbai during this trip, saying, "I always go to slums. So, this time, I went to the slums of Mumbai. And I'm looking at, talking to people. But what shocked most people was that America had never had slums like that. Today, slums are everywhere across America."
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He added, "The slums of Mumbai are spreading across America," and "San Francisco used to be the most beautiful city in America in my opinion … I worked in San Francisco and all that. Now, you don&#8217;t walk in the streets because it&#8217;s like the slums of Mumbai."&nbsp;
In more than an hour-long discussion, Kiyosaki discussed many different topics. For instance, he compared the U.S. dollar to toilet paper and called fiat currency fake, saying, "This is toilet paper, and our schoolteachers will never tell us this because the schoolteachers are Marxists. They're good people."&nbsp;
He added, "Everybody who works for dollars, yen, pesos, rupee – this is fake. Stupid people work for this stuff."
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When he later shared his thoughts on inflation, he pointed out, &#8220;There's inflation right now in America. I'm sure it's here too. Many people can't afford to eat anymore; it has become expensive. The homeless people in America, some of them are on drugs, obviously, but a lot of them just <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/real-estate/24/07/39838937/affording-a-home-now-requires-double-the-salary-thanks-to-the-pandemic-check-your-citys-new-reality">can't afford a house</a>."
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Kiyosaki's Favorite Investments</h2>
Kiyosaki said he holds about 60 Bitcoins but warned crypto enthusiasts that "you are messing with the federal government." On the other hand, he strongly supports <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-buy-gold-and-silver">investing in assets like gold and silver</a>.
He also mentioned that "Being a capitalist, I own gold mines, and I own silver mines. So when the dollar crashes, I get richer."
Nevertheless, investors have several options to gain exposure to precious metals. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/OR">Osisko Gold Royalties Ltd</a> (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OR#NYSE">OR</a>) acquires and manages precious metal royalties, allowing the company to earn a percentage of the revenue from mines worldwide. The benefit of investing in Osisko Gold Royalties instead of bullion is that the company pays a dividend with a 0.97% annual yield.
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Real estate is another of Kiyosaki's favorite investment classes. When asked whether to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/renting-vs-buying-a-home">buy or rent a house</a>, the American business owner said he owns 15,000 houses.
Retail investors can add real estate to their portfolios without buying an entire property or dealing with the hassles of becoming a landlord. Publicly traded REITs offer a simpler and less expensive way to invest in real estate. Companies like <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/24/07/39858849/which-of-these-three-monthly-dividend-reits-will-make-you-the-most-money-in-a-year-with-a-10-000-inv">Realty Income Corp</a> (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/O#NYSE">O</a>) own large portfolios of income-producing properties, and investors get a share of the cash flow. Realty Income pays a monthly dividend to its shareholders with an annual yield of 5.7%.
Fractional ownership is another popular option. Platforms exist that allow investors to buy shares of single-family rentals for<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/bezos-landlord-100-dollars"> as little as $100</a> and earn passive income in addition to long-term gains.
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Grid Battery Metals

For anyone who&rsquo;s been on the road in the last ten years, it&rsquo;s evident how drastic the automotive landscape has evolved. Electric vehicles (EVs) have provided arguably one of the most significant strides in technological advancements in recent memory. This pivot away from fossil fuels has been a long time coming, and key industry figures have been waiting for the general public to catch up with the innovations that are already here.

Now that the industry is at the crest of a sea change in consumer behaviour, and government regulations have reached a tipping point towards renewable energy, the groups keeping manufacturing processes in motion, like those in mineral exploration and mining, are in a sweet spot for dramatic expansion.&nbsp;

<h3>Lithium shortage on the horizon</h3>

While EVs don&#39;t rely on the energy sources of old, they are beholden to specific naturally occurring minerals like lithium and nickel. Lithium is a critical component when it comes to EV batteries due to its unique ability to efficiently store and release electric energy. Whereas nickel contributes to higher energy density, cost-efficient energy storage, and longer vehicle drive range.

However, despite being in the new age of electric power on the road,<a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2023/08/29/a-worldwide-lithium-shortage-could-come-as-soon-as-2025.html"> analysts are predicting a lithium shortage as early as 2025</a>. It&rsquo;s a deficit that looms large as the global demand for the metal is forecasted to reach over 3 million metric tons needed by 2030, with EV sales expected to reach over 30 million by the same year.

<h3>Canadian mining company ready to start drilling in Nevada</h3>

That leaves it to companies like<a href="https://gridbatterymetals.com/"> Grid Battery Metals Inc.</a> (TSXV:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CELL#TSXV">CELL</a>) (OTCQB:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EVKRF#OTCQB">EVKRF</a>) (FRA: NMK2) to keep the worldwide demand for lithium satiated. Grid, who has over ten years of mining exploration behind them, holds a promising portfolio of land development to their name, and a solid management team of players who know the mining landscape inside and out. Not to mention a market cap of $17 million and close to $9 million in cash and marketable securities.

One of the reasons for the looming shortage is that<a href="https://stockhouse.com/news/the-market-herald-news/2023/11/06/with-fears-lithium-supply-shortages-looming-junior-company-rising-to-meet-demand"> there are only 101 producing lithium mines in the world</a> at the time of this writing. Grid is, therefore, in an advantageous position with their properties of drill sites and project areas.

Of these assets, it&rsquo;s their<a href="https://gridbatterymetals.com/exploration-projects/"> Nevada properties</a> that are making investors in the know take note. Volt Canyon, Clayton Valley and Texas Spring are all located in the Northern Nevada area, a hotbed for lithium exploration. Of the three, Texas Spring is currently Grid&rsquo;s main focus. Already surveyed and ready to drill as soon as next year, the approximately 400 hectares/988 acres is located in what&#39;s known as the Granite Range.

Notably, Texas Spring is adjacent to Surge Battery Metals&rsquo; Nevada North Lithium Project, a prolific stretch of land that, in Grid&#39;s exploration surveys, shows an even richer source of lithium than was once thought. The area is looking especially fertile for opportunity now that lithium mining has advanced to include extracting the metal from brine and clay instead of just rock.&nbsp;

<h3>Recent technical strides give new life to lithium mining</h3>

&quot;Even four years ago, people didn&#39;t believe that you could take lithium out of clay-based materials,&quot; CEO of Grid Battery Metals, Tim Fernback, says. &quot;But now, all of these projects that might not have been economical four years ago are now becoming viable as the technology is readily available.&rdquo; In another four years, companies might be able to further reassess the hurdles that once blocked progress. What is clear though, is how Grid is poised to navigate each juncture of the road as it comes, especially in terms of mining in Nevada.

&quot;We know the state of Nevada and the regulatory regime there. We know the mining jurisdiction inside and out, and we have dedicated people exploring so we can fast-track our plans,&quot; Fernback adds. It&#39;s that dedicated team that Fernback has cultivated over the years that looks like just as much an asset as the resources that are ready to leave the ground.

Before his time at Grid, Fernback also founded Surge Battery Metals Inc., another mining exploration company with a business plan to navigate an increasing demand for sustainable fuel sources, pivoting from a gold and copper company to its current focus of being a lithium and energy company.

<img alt="image_2_1.jpg" src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/u240220/image_2_1.jpg" style="height:366px; width:650px" />

Grid Battery Metals&rsquo; Texas Spring Project is adjacent to Surge Battery Metals&rsquo; Nevada North Project, with both projects situated on a high-grade lithium clay deposit.

&nbsp;

Having been active in the Nevada mining exploration space for over a decade now, Fernback and Grid have a scope of the long-term benefits to shareholders of acquiring these energy metal assets in a mineral exploration company. It&#39;s a wealth of experience that has served Grid well in acquiring under-explored areas and reaping the rewards.

And along with the promise of Texas Spring ready to break ground in the coming months, Grid also has further developments to secure a fruitful future for their shareholders.

An added bonus for shareholders&nbsp;

<img alt="image_3.jpg" src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/u240220/image_3.jpg" style="height:366px; width:650px" />

Nickel mineralization was first discovered in the Grid Nickel Group&rsquo;s set of properties in 1983.

&nbsp;

Grid<a href="https://gridbatterymetals.com/grid-battery-metals-announces-its-plan-to-finance-and-list-its-subsidiary-on-the-canadian-securities-exchange-cse/"> recently announced</a> their nickel project in British Columbia, Canada is being spun into a subsidiary to better distribute focus and resources. While each project stands to benefit from the move, Fernback says that investors will feel the most significant boost in value from it. &quot;The reason why we&#39;re doing it is to give our shareholders a bonus &mdash; a share in another public company for no cost. Nickel mining in BC and lithium mining in Nevada are quite a bit different in terms of processes, so focusing budgets and efforts on both sides will make sure that each project is in the best shape it can be.&quot;

For a bit of added perspective, that<a href="https://gridbatterymetals.com/grid-nickel-group/"> nickel property</a> is located beside what is considered the world&#39;s eighth-largest undeveloped nickel resource. So, the added shares are far more than just a casual perk. It&#39;s a tactful reappraisal of resources that has underlined Grid&#39;s agility in the exploration space.&nbsp;

With these valuable metals both being key factors in the continuing uptick of the EV industry, and Grid being fully funded for their current and future exploration plans, it&rsquo;s no wonder Fernback and his team are hopeful about the future. &quot;Over the next 50 years, you&#39;ve got this many vehicles that are going to be on the road, that are going to be purchased, and you need this much lithium and nickel to put into those batteries. That alone will sustain our work moving forward.&rdquo;

Learn more about Grid Battery Metals Inc. on its<a href="https://gridbatterymetals.com/"> website</a> as well as on:

<a href="https://www.facebook.com/NickelRockResourcesInc">Facebook</a>

<a href="https://twitter.com/GRIDBattery">X / Twitter</a>

<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/nickel-rock-resources-inc/">LinkedIn</a>

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This post was authored by an external contributor and does not represent Benzinga&#39;s opinions and has not been edited for content. This contains sponsored content and is for informational purposes only and not intended to be investing advice. 
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Electric vehicles (EVs) are becoming increasingly more popular as a clean energy solution, and manufacturing names like Tesla (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) have become associated with the meteoric rise of battery-powered vehicles. Globally in 2022, EV sales passed a <a href="https://www.iea.org/news/demand-for-electric-cars-is-booming-with-sales-expected-to-leap-35-this-year-after-a-record-breaking-2022">record 10 million</a>, and in the U.S. and it is expected that <a href="https://www.kbb.com/car-news/used-electric-car-sales-up-dramatically-this-year/">1 million EVs</a> will be sold in 2023.&nbsp;

As governments and economies across the globe look to decrease carbon emissions, <a href="https://knowhow.distrelec.com/energy-and-power/the-importance-of-batteries-in-renewable-energy-transition/">batteries present an attractive opportunity</a> to decarbonize transportation, energy storage systems and more, with batteries finding a wide range of applications. However, renewable battery technologies are dependent on <a href="https://unece.org/unece-and-sdgs/critical-raw-materials#:~:text=Critical%20Raw%20Materials%20are%20essential,further%20deployment%20of%20electric%20vehicles.">critical raw materials</a> &ndash; minerals that are essential for the green energy transition like lithium, copper, nickel and cobalt.&nbsp;

Increasingly there are <a href="https://www.spglobal.com/mobility/en/research-analysis/electric-vehicle-batteries-mining-esg-ceraweek.html#:~:text=Obviously%2C%20it%20is%20a%20more,is%20undergoing%20a%20sea%20change.">Environmental Social and Governance (ESG) concerns</a> around the sourcing of these materials. These concerns led the European Union to pass the &ldquo;<a href="https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/en/ip_23_1661">Critical Raw Materials Act</a>&rdquo; in March of 2023 in an effort to provide a stable and sustainable supply chain for these materials.

A similar sentiment in America has increased interest in <a href="https://www.energy.gov/fecm/articles/producing-domestic-sources-critical-minerals-support-clean-energy-economy">domestic sourcing of these critical minerals</a>. Companies that have domestic mines for critical minerals have received attention, including Grid Battery Metals Inc. (OTCQB:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EVKRF#OTCQB">EVKRF</a>) (TSX.V: CELL), Surge Battery Metals (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NILIF#OTC">NILIF</a>) and Century Lithium (OTCQX:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CYDVF#OTCQX">CYDVF</a>).&nbsp;

<h2>ESG-Friendly Mining</h2>

Grid Battery Metals Inc. (OTCQB:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EVKRF#OTCQB">EVKRF</a>) (TSX.V: CELL) is looking to become a leader in the domestic mining sector. The British Columbia-based company has several decades of experience in the sector and is focused on mining the key critical minerals lithium and nickel. Grid Battery Metals is focused on lithium and nickel both because of their importance for renewable energy solutions and the increased demand that is predicted for these minerals. It is anticipated that <a href="https://drive.google.com/drive/u/0/folders/13ciNsSvdkBXsvAJZDo-3-TQe9vr03qIU">close to 30% of vehicles</a> will have lithium-ion batteries by 2030, partly a result of the decreased cost of these batteries which makes them an attractive choice for manufacturers.&nbsp;

It has multiple mining operations, such as the Clayton Valley Project and the Volt Canyon Project, and it recently expanded in Nevada with the Texas Spring property. The <a href="https://www.juniorminingnetwork.com/junior-miner-news/press-releases/1876-tsx-venture/cell/143858-grid-battery-expands-land-holdings-by-adding-a-lithium-exploration-project-in-nevada.html">Texas Spring Project</a> is adjacent to Surge&rsquo;s Nevada North Lithium Project, which has identified lithium-rich deposits in its initial drilling. In 2022, the drilling program found the area had a lithium content of 3254 parts per million (ppm); any lithium deposit <a href="https://investingnews.com/daily/resource-investing/battery-metals-investing/lithium-investing/good-lithium-assay-dajin-resources/">above 100 ppm</a> is considered encouraging. Nevada has also been ranked as the <a href="https://www.mining.com/nevada-regains-place-as-most-attractive-mining-jurisdiction/">world&rsquo;s top jurisdiction for mining investment</a>, making it an ideal location for Grid Battery Metals to expand its mining operations.&nbsp;

Grid Battery Metals recently announced <a href="https://www.juniorminingnetwork.com/junior-miner-news/press-releases/1876-tsx-venture/cell/143703-grid-battery-closes-3-000-000-private-placement.html">additional financing</a> to support its activity in the coming year. The company secured CA$3 million through a private placement, which along with the CA$4.5 million it has in the bank and CA$3.6 million it holds in marketable securities, brings the company&rsquo;s funds to over CA$8 million.

Mr. Tim Fernback, Company President &amp; CEO, <a href="https://www.juniorminingnetwork.com/junior-miner-news/press-releases/1876-tsx-venture/cell/143703-grid-battery-closes-3-000-000-private-placement.html">commented on the news</a>, &ldquo;We are very pleased to complete this significant financing for our Company and I am happy to state that we are now fully funded going into the 2023 and 2024 mineral exploration seasons.&nbsp; We will use these additional funds for continued exploration efforts on our existing mineral properties and to add additional strategic Lithium exploration properties to our mineral portfolio in the near future.&rdquo;

<a href="https://gridbatterymetals.com/">Learn more about Grid Battery Metals here</a>.

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