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S&W Seed shares are trading higher after Lake Street maintained a Buy rating on the stock and raised its price target from $10 to $35.

MLSS

Milestone Scientific shares are trading higher after the company announced it secured a federal supply schedule contract for its CompuFlo Epidural System.

TD Cowen analyst Joseph Giordano maintains Symbotic (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SYM#NASDAQ">SYM</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $43 to $50.

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TD Cowen Maintains Buy on Symbotic, Raises Price Target to $50

Cannabis stocks have faced significant <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/11/42125955/cannabis-stocks-feel-the-burn-as-gaetz-bows-out-msos-in-focus">challenges</a> recently, driven by <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cannabis/24/11/41782344/tilray-trulieve-and-other-cannabis-stocks-nosediving-as-industry-faces-new-wave-of-political-unc">political uncertainty</a> that has further weighed on a sector still struggling to regain its footing since the overhyped all-time highs of 2021. 
To help investors navigate the long-term outlook for key <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/marijuana-stocks">cannabis companies</a>, we are introducing a series of in-depth technical analyses, focusing on actionable insights from technical indicators to support informed financial decisions.
After analyzing Canadian cannabis giant <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cannabis/24/11/42127287/whats-happening-with-canopy-growth-is-it-time-to-buy">Canopy Growth</a> (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CGC#NASDAQ">CGC</a>), it's time to turn our attention to another heavyweight: Aurora Cannabis (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ACB#NASDAQ">ACB</a>). 
Based in Alberta, Aurora remains a key player in the sector and a major contender for Canopy. So, grab a seat as we dive into the technical setup and explore what the future might hold for this heavy-weight cannabis company.
We will use Fibonacci Retracement, a popular tool in technical analysis that helps traders identify key levels where a stock might reverse or stabilize. In Aurora's case, the tool is applied from the March low of $2.7 to the April high of $8.96. In the case of Canopy, the starting point was May.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">For Mid-Term Traders And Holders</h3>
These levels highlight critical zones where buyer or seller momentum tends to shift.
<ul>
<li>Current Support: Aurora is hovering around the&nbsp;78.6% retracement level at $4.16: the "final line of defense" for bulls.</li>
<li>Resistance Ahead: If this support holds, the next key levels are&nbsp;$5.26 (61.8%)&nbsp;and&nbsp;$6.04 (50%), which could act as mid-term targets.</li>
<li>Breaking above $6.04 would indicate stronger bullish momentum and possibly a trend reversal.</li>
</ul>
For short-term traders, $5.26 is a natural profit-taking zone, while holders might look for sustained moves above $6.04 as a sign of long-term recovery. 
If the price falls below $4.16, the next significant support lies near $2.7, the March low, which would invalidate the bullish scenario.
<figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="395" src="https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/26114152/ACB-cannabis-Fibo-1024x395.png" alt="Aurora Stock" class="wp-image-665843" style="width:695px;height:auto" srcset="https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/26114152/ACB-cannabis-Fibo-1024x395.png 1024w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/26114152/ACB-cannabis-Fibo-300x116.png 300w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/26114152/ACB-cannabis-Fibo-768x296.png 768w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/26114152/ACB-cannabis-Fibo-1536x592.png 1536w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/26114152/ACB-cannabis-Fibo.png 1805w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></figure>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">For Daily Traders </h3>
If you look for recent price action in the daily chart you&#8217;ll see signs of rebounding momentum as a bullish divergence&nbsp;is emerging. While the stock has been printing lower lows, the Relative Strength Index (RSI) has shown&nbsp;higher lows. This divergence suggests weakening selling pressure and the potential for a rebound.
<ul>
<li>Validation Point: A break above $5.26, accompanied by rising RSI, would confirm the divergence and support a recovery.</li>
<li>Invalidation Point: A fall below $4.16 would negate the divergence and signal continued downward pressures</li>
</ul>
Beware that divergences alone are not foolproof. They require confirmation through price action, volume or additional indicators like moving averages or candlestick patterns. Without these, the divergence may fail and the downtrend could continue.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Fundamentals: A Stock Trading Below Book Value</h3>
Beyond the charts, Aurora Cannabis has interesting fundamentals. With&nbsp;quarterly total assets of $808.77 million&nbsp;and a book value per share of $7.10, the company's stock trades significantly below its intrinsic value. This could indicate an undervalued opportunity for long-term investors willing to weather the volatility.
For now, traders should watch price action near $4.16 and $5.26, while holders may see a more compelling story above $6.04. Both groups should keep an eye on volume, which can confirm whether the bulls are stepping back in.
DISCLAIMER: The content of this article is not financial or investment advice and does not constitute an offer or solicitation to offer or recommendation of any investment product. The author holds no position on the mentioned stocks. 
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American Woodmark Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMWD#NASDAQ">AMWD</a>) shares are trading lower on Tuesday. The company reported second-quarter net sales of $452.5 million, which missed<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/24/11/b42184811/american-woodmark-corporation-announces-second-quarter-results-and-a-125-million-stock-repurchase-" rel="noreferrer noopener"> the consensus of&nbsp;$458.29 million</a>.
Adjusted EBITDA decreased 16.8% year over year to $60.2 million, with a margin of 13.3% vs. 15.3% a year ago quarter. Adjusted EPS of $2.08 missed <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/earnings" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">the street view of $2.37</a>.
As of October 31, 2024, the company held $56.7 million in cash and had $313.2 million available under its revolving credit facility.
In the six months of fiscal 2025, the company generated $52.7 million in cash from operating activities and achieved free cash flow of $30.1 million.
In the second quarter, the company purchased $17.7 million in transferable renewable energy tax credits to offset corporate income tax liabilities, with utilization planned for the fourth fiscal quarter of 2025.
In the quarter, the company repurchased 348,877 shares for $32.5 million. As of October 31, $33.0 million remained under the existing stock repurchase authorization.
On November 20, 2024, the Board approved an additional $125 million stock repurchase program, supplementing the previous authorization from November 29, 2023.
Outlook: American Woodmark expects FY25 net sales to decline in the low single digits and revised adjusted EBITDA forecast to $225 million&nbsp;&#8211;&nbsp;$235 million from the prior view of $225 million&nbsp;&#8211; $245 million. The company said it expects the <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/calendars/guidance" rel="noreferrer noopener">demand trends to remain challenging.</a>
&#8220;Despite macro-economic housing headwinds, our teams remain dedicated and focused on controlling our discretionary spend and focusing on operational improvements. When the macro-housing conditions improve, we&#8217;ll be strongly positioned in the marketplace,&#8221; said Paul Joachimczyk, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer.
Price Action: AMWD shares are down 7.30% at $93.50 at the last check Tuesday.
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Shares of automakers including Ford Motor Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/F#NYSE">F</a>), General Motors Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GM#NYSE">GM</a>) and Stellantis N.V. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/STLA#NYSE">STLA</a>) are trading lower Tuesday after President-elect Donald Trump threatened tariffs on goods imported <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/11/42189225/trump-threatens-25-tariffs-on-canada-mexico-until-invasion-is-stopped-but-polymarket-traders-arent-convinced">from Canada and Mexico</a>.
What To Know: Trump indicated he could put 25% tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico, sending automotive stocks lower Tuesday morning as the automotive industry has relied on the countries for lower-cost production, according to <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2024/11/26/gm-stellantis-shares-fall-on-trump-tariff-threat-for-mexico-canada.html">CNBC</a>.
The report highlights UBS data showing the automotive industry accounts for more than a quarter of all imports from Mexico to the U.S., and about 12% from Canada. U.S. automakers have reportedly relied heavily on Mexico and Canada for production since the North American Free Trade Agreement became effective in 1994.
Ford shares were down about 2.19% at last check, while GM shares were down about 8.40% and Stellantis shares were off by about 5.42%.
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The report indicates that GM and Stellantis make some of their most profitable pickup trucks in Mexico. GM reportedly has five large assembly factories in Mexico and Canada expected to produce 1 million vehicles this year, and Stellantis has four major factories in the countries.
Trump reportedly said he will use an executive order to put 25% tariffs on imported goods. CNBC reported that the tariffs are being viewed as more aggressive than what most were expecting, but analysts see the move as creating leverage for upcoming negotiations.
"We view [the] announcement as largely negotiation tactics (as seen in 2016), and see such magnitude of tariffs unlikely,&#8221; Barclays analyst Dan Levy reportedly said in a note late Monday.
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This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders often look for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges away from its normal worth. Abnormal amounts of trading activity could push option prices to hyperbolic or underperforming levels. 
Below are some instances of options activity happening in the Industrials sector: 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>ACHR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$7.00</td>
<td>$28.4K</td>
<td>14.5K</td>
<td align="right">978</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>RKLB</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$20.00</td>
<td>$80.6K</td>
<td>5.9K</td>
<td align="right">552</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>JOBY</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$5.50</td>
<td>$39.0K</td>
<td>12.4K</td>
<td align="right">239</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>UAL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/19/25</td>
<td>$130.00</td>
<td>$206.0K</td>
<td>4</td>
<td align="right">200</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>RDW</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$10.00</td>
<td>$38.0K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
<td align="right">107</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>WM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$230.00</td>
<td>$39.2K</td>
<td>206</td>
<td align="right">76</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>HTZ</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$30.00</td>
<td>$126.5K</td>
<td>23</td>
<td align="right">50</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$140.00</td>
<td>$38.4K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
<td align="right">45</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DE</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$480.00</td>
<td>$38.8K</td>
<td>7</td>
<td align="right">43</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>VRT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$70.00</td>
<td>$60.8K</td>
<td>2.9K</td>
<td align="right">32</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These itemized elaborations have been created using the accompanying table. 
• For ACHR (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ACHR#NYSE">ACHR</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be neutral, expiring in 416 day(s) on January 16, 2026. This event was a transfer of 98 contract(s) at a $7.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $28.4K, with a price of $290.0 per contract. There were 14506 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 978 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding RKLB (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RKLB#NASDAQ">RKLB</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 52 day(s) on January 17, 2025. Parties traded 109 contract(s) at a $20.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 4 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $80.6K, with a price of $740.0 per contract. There were 5995 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 552 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For JOBY (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JOBY#NYSE">JOBY</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 52 day(s) on January 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 150 contract(s) at a $5.50 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $39.0K, with a price of $260.0 per contract. There were 12415 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 239 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding UAL (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UAL#NASDAQ">UAL</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 388 day(s) on December 19, 2025. Parties traded 200 contract(s) at a $130.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 3 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $206.0K, with a price of $1030.0 per contract. There were 4 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 200 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For RDW (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RDW#NYSE">RDW</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 24 day(s) on December 20, 2024. This event was a transfer of 100 contract(s) at a $10.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $38.0K, with a price of $380.0 per contract. There were 1051 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 107 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding WM (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WM#NYSE">WM</a>), we observe a call option trade with neutral sentiment. It expires in 142 day(s) on April 17, 2025. Parties traded 37 contract(s) at a $230.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $39.2K, with a price of $1060.0 per contract. There were 206 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 76 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding HTZ (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HTZ#NASDAQ">HTZ</a>), we observe a put option trade with neutral sentiment. It expires in 416 day(s) on January 16, 2026. Parties traded 50 contract(s) at a $30.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $126.5K, with a price of $2531.0 per contract. There were 23 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 50 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding BA (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BA#NYSE">BA</a>), we observe a call option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 115 day(s) on March 21, 2025. Parties traded 19 contract(s) at a $140.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $38.4K, with a price of $2025.0 per contract. There were 1099 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 45 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For DE (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DE#NYSE">DE</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 52 day(s) on January 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 16 contract(s) at a $480.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 3 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $38.8K, with a price of $2430.0 per contract. There were 7 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 43 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For VRT (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VRT#NYSE">VRT</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 52 day(s) on January 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 10 contract(s) at a $70.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $60.8K, with a price of $6080.0 per contract. There were 2923 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 32 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more news on unusual options activity</a>. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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RKLB

10 Industrials Stocks With Whale Alerts In Today's Session

This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders often look for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges away from its normal worth. Abnormal amounts of trading activity could push option prices to hyperbolic or underperforming levels. 
Below are some instances of options activity happening in the Consumer Discretionary sector: 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>TSLA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>11/29/24</td>
<td>$350.00</td>
<td>$29.6K</td>
<td>19.0K</td>
<td>42.9K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMZN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/06/24</td>
<td>$212.50</td>
<td>$26.6K</td>
<td>1.6K</td>
<td>11.4K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>HSAI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$7.50</td>
<td>$42.4K</td>
<td>25</td>
<td>3.9K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>KSS</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$17.50</td>
<td>$57.1K</td>
<td>585</td>
<td>1.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>HD</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$375.00</td>
<td>$35.7K</td>
<td>148</td>
<td>728</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>LCID</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$4.50</td>
<td>$81.4K</td>
<td>688</td>
<td>348</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MBLY</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$20.00</td>
<td>$50.3K</td>
<td>6.1K</td>
<td>323</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>JD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$33.00</td>
<td>$48.8K</td>
<td>10</td>
<td>210</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ETSY</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$70.00</td>
<td>$166.4K</td>
<td>1.5K</td>
<td>106</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>VFC</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$25.00</td>
<td>$32.5K</td>
<td>103</td>
<td>50</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These bullet-by-bullet explanations have been constructed using the accompanying table. 
• For TSLA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 3 day(s) on November 29, 2024. This event was a transfer of 74 contract(s) at a $350.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 15 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $29.6K, with a price of $400.0 per contract. There were 19029 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 42945 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding AMZN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 10 day(s) on December 6, 2024. Parties traded 200 contract(s) at a $212.50 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 8 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $26.6K, with a price of $133.0 per contract. There were 1680 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 11456 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For HSAI (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HSAI#NASDAQ">HSAI</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 24 day(s) on December 20, 2024. This event was a transfer of 303 contract(s) at a $7.50 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $42.4K, with a price of $140.0 per contract. There were 25 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 3919 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding KSS (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KSS#NYSE">KSS</a>), we observe a put option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 142 day(s) on April 17, 2025. Parties traded 141 contract(s) at a $17.50 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $57.1K, with a price of $405.0 per contract. There were 585 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1149 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding HD (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HD#NYSE">HD</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 87 day(s) on February 21, 2025. Parties traded 140 contract(s) at a $375.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 11 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $35.7K, with a price of $255.0 per contract. There were 148 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 728 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding LCID (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LCID#NASDAQ">LCID</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 115 day(s) on March 21, 2025. Parties traded 348 contract(s) at a $4.50 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 4 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $81.4K, with a price of $234.0 per contract. There were 688 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 348 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For MBLY (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MBLY#NASDAQ">MBLY</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 87 day(s) on February 21, 2025. This event was a transfer of 200 contract(s) at a $20.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 5 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $50.3K, with a price of $252.0 per contract. There were 6151 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 323 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For JD (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JD#NASDAQ">JD</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 142 day(s) on April 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 94 contract(s) at a $33.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 14 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $48.8K, with a price of $520.0 per contract. There were 10 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 210 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For ETSY (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ETSY#NASDAQ">ETSY</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 115 day(s) on March 21, 2025. This event was a transfer of 104 contract(s) at a $70.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 14 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $166.4K, with a price of $1600.0 per contract. There were 1508 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 106 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding VFC (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VFC#NYSE">VFC</a>), we observe a put option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 297 day(s) on September 19, 2025. Parties traded 50 contract(s) at a $25.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $32.5K, with a price of $650.0 per contract. There were 103 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 50 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more news on unusual options activity</a>. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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MicroStrategy Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSTR#NASDAQ">MSTR</a>) drove market conversations around a &#8220;Bitcoin treasury,&#8221; whereby companies allocate treasury funds to Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) rather than traditional investments. Rumble Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RUM#NASDAQ">RUM</a>) followed suit, as revealed in an <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/11/42184590/rumble-stock-rises-in-tuesday-pre-market-after-adopting-bitcoin-treasury-strategy-as-btc-retreats">announcement on Monday</a>. This begs the question: Which companies will adopt Bitcoin next?
The Announcement: Shares of Rumble jumped over 3% on Tuesday morning following the company board&#8217;s approval of a Bitcoin plan. The strategy involves potential investments of up to $20 million in Bitcoin, or approximately 212 coins at current market prices.
MicroStrategy&#8217;s stock has catapulted over 400% in 2024 due to the company&#8217;s high exposure to Bitcoin.
Commentators Catch On: Angel investor Jason Calacanis <a href="https://x.com/Jason/status/1861431433308373172">reacted</a> sarcastically to the decision in a post on X.
&#8220;Let's get GameStop to move cash to btc next! To the moon &#x1f680;&#x1f602;&#x1f602;&#x1f602;,&#8221; Calacanis posted. &#8220;What could go wrong!&#8221;
Other users <a href="https://x.com/GodwinMungwadzi/status/1860984841153417618">joked</a> that MicroStrategy CEO Michael Saylor had created an &#8220;infinite money printing machine.&#8221;
What&#8217;s Next?: Other meme and retail-oriented stocks could join the fray, including GameStop Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GME#NYSE">GME</a>) and AMC Entertainment Holdings Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMC#NYSE">AMC</a>). Benzinga has contacted both companies for comment on the matter. 
GameStop&#8217;s board <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/23/12/36142175/meme-king-ryan-cohen-now-able-to-trade-stocks-with-gamestop-funds">approved a plan in 2023</a> allowing CEO Ryan Cohen to have increased control over the company&#8217;s large cash hoard. Cohen could allocate cash to alternative investments.
Some investors are seemingly not enthused. A <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/gaming/24/06/39358657/exclusive-what-matters-most-to-retail-investors-at-gamestops-annual-shareholders-meeting-roaring-k">Benzinga poll in June</a> found that GameStop followers were least interested in cryptocurrency investments among other potential company announcements.
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This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders often look for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges away from its normal worth. Abnormal amounts of trading activity could push option prices to hyperbolic or underperforming levels. 
Here's the list of options activity happening in today's session: 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>NVDA</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>11/29/24</td>
<td>$137.00</td>
<td>$71.2K</td>
<td>18.4K</td>
<td>47.5K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AAPL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$260.00</td>
<td>$32.3K</td>
<td>53.0K</td>
<td>26.8K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>11/29/24</td>
<td>$138.00</td>
<td>$40.0K</td>
<td>2.6K</td>
<td>16.5K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PLTR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/06/24</td>
<td>$65.00</td>
<td>$27.5K</td>
<td>7.9K</td>
<td>3.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MSTR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>11/29/24</td>
<td>$390.00</td>
<td>$80.1K</td>
<td>1.3K</td>
<td>3.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SNOW</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/06/24</td>
<td>$185.00</td>
<td>$94.6K</td>
<td>3.6K</td>
<td>2.5K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DDOG</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$160.00</td>
<td>$284.0K</td>
<td>2.3K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>QUBT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$9.00</td>
<td>$49.8K</td>
<td>796</td>
<td>851</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>QCOM</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>11/29/24</td>
<td>$157.50</td>
<td>$30.0K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
<td>838</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PANW</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$340.00</td>
<td>$40.7K</td>
<td>536</td>
<td>782</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These itemized elaborations have been created using the accompanying table. 
• Regarding NVDA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 3 day(s) on November 29, 2024. Parties traded 403 contract(s) at a $137.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 236 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $71.2K, with a price of $176.0 per contract. There were 18482 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 47535 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For AAPL (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 52 day(s) on January 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 647 contract(s) at a $260.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 37 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $32.3K, with a price of $50.0 per contract. There were 53058 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 26888 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding AMD (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 3 day(s) on November 29, 2024. Parties traded 301 contract(s) at a $138.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 7 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $40.0K, with a price of $133.0 per contract. There were 2674 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 16525 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For PLTR (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NASDAQ">PLTR</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 10 day(s) on December 6, 2024. This event was a transfer of 100 contract(s) at a $65.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $27.5K, with a price of $275.0 per contract. There were 7959 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 3167 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding MSTR (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSTR#NASDAQ">MSTR</a>), we observe a call option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 3 day(s) on November 29, 2024. Parties traded 45 contract(s) at a $390.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $80.1K, with a price of $1780.0 per contract. There were 1349 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 3035 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding SNOW (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SNOW#NYSE">SNOW</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 10 day(s) on December 6, 2024. Parties traded 757 contract(s) at a $185.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 7 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $94.6K, with a price of $125.0 per contract. There were 3655 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2567 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For DDOG (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DDOG#NASDAQ">DDOG</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 24 day(s) on December 20, 2024. This event was a transfer of 800 contract(s) at a $160.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $284.0K, with a price of $355.0 per contract. There were 2352 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1064 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding QUBT (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QUBT#NASDAQ">QUBT</a>), we observe a call option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 234 day(s) on July 18, 2025. Parties traded 166 contract(s) at a $9.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $49.8K, with a price of $300.0 per contract. There were 796 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 851 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For QCOM (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QCOM#NASDAQ">QCOM</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 3 day(s) on November 29, 2024. This event was a transfer of 200 contract(s) at a $157.50 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $30.0K, with a price of $150.0 per contract. There were 1082 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 838 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For PANW (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PANW#NASDAQ">PANW</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 52 day(s) on January 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 230 contract(s) at a $340.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $40.7K, with a price of $177.0 per contract. There were 536 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 782 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more about unusual options activity</a>. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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Tenaya Therapeutics shares are trading higher after HC Wainwright & Co. reiterated a Buy rating on the stock and announced a price target of $18.

TD Cowen analyst Dan Brennan maintains Exact Sciences (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EXAS#NASDAQ">EXAS</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $82 to $86.

EXAS

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SAVA

Cassava Sciences shares are trading lower after HC Wainwright & Co. downgraded the stock from Buy to Neutral and announced a price target of $116.

MSGM

Motorsport Games shares are trading higher. The company announced it field for a mixed shelf offering worth up to $100 million.

TD Cowen analyst David Deckelbaum maintains California Resources (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRC#NYSE">CRC</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $65 to $74.

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Deep-pocketed investors have adopted a bearish approach towards Core Scientific (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CORZ#NASDAQ">CORZ</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 CORZ usually suggests something big is about to happen.
We gleaned this information from our observations today when Benzinga's options scanner highlighted 19 extraordinary options activities for Core Scientific. This level of activity is out of the ordinary.
The general mood among these heavyweight investors is divided, with 31% leaning bullish and 52% bearish. Among these notable options, 2 are puts, totaling $262,518, and 17 are calls, amounting to $1,140,693.
<h3>Expected Price Movements</h3>
Based on the trading activity, it appears that the significant investors are aiming for a price territory stretching from $15.0 to $25.0 for Core Scientific over the recent three months. 
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Development</h3>
In today's trading context, the average open interest for options of Core Scientific stands at 8703.14, with a total volume reaching 10,523.00. The accompanying chart delineates the progression of both call and put option volume and open interest for high-value trades in Core Scientific, situated within the strike price corridor from $15.0 to $25.0, throughout the last 30 days.
<h3>Core Scientific Option Activity Analysis: Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1732642254_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>CORZ</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$3.9</td>
<td>$3.8</td>
<td>$3.8</td>
<td>$15.00</td>
<td>$210.1K</td>
<td>20.6K</td>
<td>1.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CORZ</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$3.9</td>
<td>$3.8</td>
<td>$3.85</td>
<td>$15.00</td>
<td>$209.7K</td>
<td>20.6K</td>
<td>586</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CORZ</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$0.45</td>
<td>$0.4</td>
<td>$0.4</td>
<td>$16.00</td>
<td>$200.4K</td>
<td>1.5K</td>
<td>5.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CORZ</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$4.9</td>
<td>$4.7</td>
<td>$4.7</td>
<td>$20.00</td>
<td>$102.9K</td>
<td>3.0K</td>
<td>220</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CORZ</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$2.95</td>
<td>$2.85</td>
<td>$2.85</td>
<td>$21.00</td>
<td>$73.8K</td>
<td>472</td>
<td>13</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Core Scientific</h3>
Core Scientific Inc is engaged in Blockchain and AI Infrastructure, Digital Asset Self-Mining, Premium Hosting, Blockchain Technology, and Artificial Intelligence related services. The business operates in two segments being; Equipment Sales and Hosting which consists of blockchain infrastructure, third-party hosting business and equipment sales to customers. Mining segment consists of digital asset mining for its account. The blockchain business generates revenue from the sale of consumption-based contracts and by providing hosting services. The digital asset mining segment earns revenue from operating a firm's owned computer equipment as part of a pool of users that process transactions conducted on one or more blockchain networks. In exchange, it receives digital currency assets.
Having examined the options trading patterns of Core Scientific, 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 Core Scientific</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a trading volume of 3,603,883, the price of CORZ is up by 0.52%, reaching $18.2.</li>
<li>Current RSI values indicate that the stock is may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Next earnings report is scheduled for 105 days from now.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Expert Opinions on Core Scientific</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 $20.1.
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&#x2A; An analyst from Macquarie has decided to maintain their Outperform rating on Core Scientific, which currently sits at a price target of $19. 
&#x2A; In a cautious move, an analyst from Roth MKM downgraded its rating to Buy, setting a price target of $25. 
&#x2A; In a cautious move, an analyst from Jefferies downgraded its rating to Buy, setting a price target of $19. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Needham has decided to maintain their Buy rating on Core Scientific, which currently sits at a price target of $18. 
&#x2A; An analyst from BTIG persists with their Buy rating on Core Scientific, maintaining a target price of $19. 
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Core Scientific's Options: A Look at What the Big Money is Thinking

Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bearish stance on IonQ (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IONQ#NYSE">IONQ</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 IONQ, 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 22 uncommon options trades for IonQ.
This isn't normal.
The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 40% bullish and 45%, bearish.
Out of all of the special options we uncovered, 7 are puts, for a total amount of $600,500, and 15 are calls, for a total amount of $1,230,325.
<h3>Predicted Price Range</h3>
Based on the trading activity, it appears that the significant investors are aiming for a price territory stretching from $12.5 to $45.0 for IonQ over the recent three months. 
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Trends</h3>
Looking at the volume and open interest is a powerful move while trading options. This data can help you track the liquidity and interest for IonQ'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 IonQ's whale trades within a strike price range from $12.5 to $45.0 in the last 30 days. 
<h3>IonQ Option Volume And Open Interest Over Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1732642249_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>IONQ</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$4.7</td>
<td>$4.5</td>
<td>$4.53</td>
<td>$35.00</td>
<td>$587.9K</td>
<td>9.0K</td>
<td>1.3K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>IONQ</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$14.1</td>
<td>$14.0</td>
<td>$14.0</td>
<td>$45.00</td>
<td>$284.2K</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>206</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>IONQ</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$10.8</td>
<td>$10.5</td>
<td>$10.5</td>
<td>$35.00</td>
<td>$141.7K</td>
<td>674</td>
<td>140</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>IONQ</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$3.0</td>
<td>$2.83</td>
<td>$2.9</td>
<td>$40.00</td>
<td>$58.0K</td>
<td>2.3K</td>
<td>451</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>IONQ</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$13.95</td>
<td>$12.7</td>
<td>$13.95</td>
<td>$35.00</td>
<td>$55.8K</td>
<td>2.7K</td>
<td>128</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About IonQ</h3>
IonQ Inc sells access to several quantum computers of various qubit capacities and is in the process of researching and developing technologies for quantum computers with increasing computational capabilities. The company currently makes access to its quantum computers available via cloud platforms and also to select customers via its own cloud service. This cloud-based approach enables the broad availability of quantum-computing-as-a-service (QCaaS). The company derives its revenue from its quantum-computing-as-a-service arrangements, consulting services related to co-developing algorithms on company's quantum computing systems, and contracts associated with the design, development, and construction of specialized quantum computing systems together with related services.
Following our analysis of the options activities associated with IonQ, we pivot to a closer look at the company's own performance.
<h3>Current Position of IonQ</h3>
<ul>
<li>Currently trading with a volume of 16,335,216, the IONQ's price is up by 2.46%, now at $31.64. </li>
<li>RSI readings suggest the stock is currently may be overbought.</li>
<li>Anticipated earnings release is in 92 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Expert Opinions on IonQ</h3>
A total of 3 professional analysts have given their take on this stock in the last 30 days, setting an average price target of $20.666666666666668.
Unusual Options Activity Detected: Smart Money on the Move
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&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Craig-Hallum keeps a Buy rating on IonQ with a target price of $22. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Needham continues to hold a Buy rating for IonQ, targeting a price of $18. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Benchmark has decided to maintain their Buy rating on IonQ, which currently sits at a price target of $22. 
Trading options involves greater risks but also offers the potential for higher profits. Savvy traders mitigate these risks through ongoing education, strategic trade adjustments, utilizing various indicators, and staying attuned to market dynamics. Keep up with the latest options trades for IonQ with <a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/register174">Benzinga Pro</a> for real-time alerts.

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