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Amfil Technologies Inc is engaged in the acquisition of mid-sized companies and optimizing their operations. The company through its subsidiaries is engaged in the operation of board game-themed bars and cafes in Canada and the United States; it provides hardscape, landscape & home improvement construction services such as Driveways, Fencing, Painting, Winter Services, Demolition, & other services; and it is also engaged in providing of triple function sanitization unit capable of eliminating 99.9% of water and airborne pathogens and the typically problematic pests that wreak havoc for cultivators like aphids, whiteflies, and spider mites, as well as bacteria, fungus, microbes and mold on surfaces, all without chemicals.

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<p>Marriott Vacations (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VAC#NYSE">VAC</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $1.10 per share which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $1.99 by 44.72 percent.  The company reported quarterly sales of $1.140 billion which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $1.211 billion by 5.84 percent.  This is a 3.23 percent decrease over sales of $1.178 billion the same period last year.</p>


Earnings

Earnings Misses

Marriott Vacations Q2 2024 Adj. EPS $1.10 Misses $1.99 Estimate, Sales $1.140B Miss $1.211B Estimate

<p>Park Hotels &amp; Resorts (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PK#NYSE">PK</a>) reported quarterly Adjusted FFO of $0.65 per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $0.62 by 4.84 percent. This is a 8.33 percent increase over earnings of $0.60 per share from the same period last year. The company reported quarterly sales of $686.000 million which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $692.985 million by 1.01 percent. This is a 3.92 percent decrease over sales of $714.000 million the same period last year.</p>


Earnings Beats

Park Hotels & Resorts Q2 2024 Adjusted FFO Per Share $0.65 Beats $0.62 Estimate, Sales $686.000M Miss $692.985M Estimate

Guidance

AvalonBay Communities Q3 2024 EPS $2.69-$2.79, FFO Per Share $2.59-$2.69, Core FFO Per Share $2.66-$2.76; Full Year 2024 EPS $7.34-$7.54, FFO Per Share $10.84-$11.04, Core FFO Per Share $10.92-$11.12

<p><strong>ProAssurance</strong> (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/pra#NYSE">PRA</a>) shares soared 12.6% in the last trading session to close at $13.16. The move was backed by solid volume with far more shares changing hands than in a normal session. This compares to the stock&#39;s 4.2% loss over the past four weeks.</p>
<p>Increased optimism around the accelerated growth in new business is driving the stock. This is expected to boost premium levels in the near future. The company&#39;s Specialty P&amp;C Segment and Workers&#39; Compensation Insurance businesses are likely to be key growth drivers. Additionally, the company&#39;s focus on cost-control measures is expected to improve its margins, further enhancing its financial performance.</p>
<p>This medical professional liability insurer is expected to post quarterly earnings of $0.08 per share in its upcoming report, which represents a year-over-year change of -50%. Revenues are expected to be $273.65 million, down 3.1% from the year-ago quarter.</p>
<p>While earnings and revenue growth expectations are important in evaluating the potential strength in a stock, empirical research shows a strong correlation between trends in earnings estimate revisions and near-term stock price movements.</p>
<p>For ProAssurance, the consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has remained unchanged over the last 30 days. And a stock&#39;s price usually doesn&#39;t keep moving higher in the absence of any trend in earnings estimate revisions. So, make sure to keep an eye on PRA going forward to see if this recent jump can turn into more strength down the road.</p>
<p>The stock currently carries a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy).</p>
<p>ProAssurance is a member of the Zacks Insurance - Property and Casualty industry. One other stock in the same industry, <strong>Root, Inc.</strong> (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/root#NASDAQ">ROOT</a>), finished the last trading session 5.5% lower at $63.40. ROOT has returned 30.3% over the past month.</p>
<p>For Root, the consensus EPS estimate for the upcoming report has remained unchanged over the past month at -$1.74. This represents a change of +31.8% from what the company reported a year ago. Root currently has a Zacks Rank of #1 (Strong Buy).</p>
<p><a href="https://www.zacks.com/stock/news/2313219/proassurance-pra-moves-12-6-higher-will-this-strength-last?cid=CS-BENZ-FT-tale_of_the_tape|daily_price_change_5%-2313219">To read this article on Zacks.com click here.</a></p>


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ProAssurance Moves 12.6% Higher: Will This Strength Last?

<p>American Intl Gr (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AIG#NYSE">AIG</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $1.16 per share which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $1.30 by 10.77 percent.</p>


American Intl Gr Q2 2024 Adj EPS $1.16 Misses $1.30 Estimate

<p>VICI Props (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VICI#NYSE">VICI</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $0.57 per share which met the analyst consensus estimate. This is a 5.56 percent increase over earnings of $0.54 per share from the same period last year.  The company reported quarterly sales of $957.00 million which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $952.44 million by 0.48 percent.  This is a 6.55 percent increase over sales of $898.16 million the same period last year.</p>


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VICI Props Q2 FFO $0.57, Inline, Sales $957.00M Beat $952.44M Estimate

<p>Corteva (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CTVA#NYSE">CTVA</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $1.83 per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $1.73 by 5.78 percent.  The company reported quarterly sales of $6.110 billion which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $6.159 billion by 0.79 percent.  This is a 1.08 percent increase over sales of $6.045 billion the same period last year.</p>


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Corteva Q2 2024 Adj. EPS $1.83 Beats $1.73 Estimate, Sales $6.110B Miss $6.159B Estimate

<p>AvalonBay Communities (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVB#NYSE">AVB</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $1.78 per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $1.26 by 41.27 percent.  The company reported quarterly sales of $672.90 million which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $718.00 million by 6.28 percent.</p>


AvalonBay Communities Q2 2024 Adj EPS $1.78 Beats $1.26 Estimate, Sales $672.90M Miss $718.00M Estimate

<p>Eversource Energy (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ES#NYSE">ES</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $0.95 per share which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $0.97 by 2.06 percent.</p>


Eversource Energy Q2 2024 GAAP EPS $0.95 Misses $0.97 Estimate

<p>Coca-Cola Consolidated (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COKE#NASDAQ">COKE</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $18.54 per share. This is a 42.4 percent increase over earnings of $13.02 per share from the same period last year.  The company reported $1.79 billion in sales this quarter. This is a 3.22 percent increase over sales of $1.74 billion the same period last year.</p>


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Coca-Cola Consolidated Q2 Adj $18.54 Up From $13.02 YoY, Sales $1.79B Up From $1.74B YoY

<p>Albemarle (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ALB#NYSE">ALB</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $0.04 per share which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $0.41 by 90.24 percent. This is a 99.45 percent decrease over earnings of $7.33 per share from the same period last year.  The company reported quarterly sales of $1.430 billion which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $1.338 billion by 6.88 percent.  This is a 39.66 percent decrease over sales of $2.370 billion the same period last year.</p>


Albemarle Q2 2024 Adj. EPS $0.04 Misses $0.41 Estimate, Sales $1.430B Beat $1.338B Estimate

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FICO Raises Guidance

<p>Needham  analyst Scott Berg   reiterates Dayforce (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DAY#NYSE">DAY</a>) with a Buy and maintains $82 price target.</p>


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Needham Reiterates Buy on Dayforce, Maintains $82 Price Target

<p>Fair Isaac (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FICO#NYSE">FICO</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $6.25 per share which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $6.32 by 1.11 percent.  The company reported quarterly sales of $448.00 million which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $445.45 million by 0.57 percent.  This is a 12.37 percent increase over sales of $398.69 million the same period last year.</p>


Fair Isaac Q3 2024 Adj EPS $6.25 Misses $6.32 Estimate, Sales $448.00M Beat $445.45M Estimate

<p>If you are looking for a stock that has a solid history of beating earnings estimates and is in a good position to maintain the trend in its next quarterly report, you should consider <strong>MidCap Financial Investment </strong>(NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/mfic#NASDAQ">MFIC</a>). This company, which is in the Zacks Financial - Miscellaneous Services industry, shows potential for another earnings beat.</p>
<p>When looking at the last two reports, this investment company has recorded a strong streak of surpassing earnings estimates. The company has topped estimates by 4.65%, on average, in the last two quarters.</p>
<p>For the most recent quarter, MidCap Financial was expected to post earnings of $0.43 per share, but it reported $0.44 per share instead, representing a surprise of 2.33%. For the previous quarter, the consensus estimate was $0.43 per share, while it actually produced $0.46 per share, a surprise of 6.98%.</p>
<p>With this earnings history in mind, recent estimates have been moving higher for MidCap Financial. In fact, the Zacks Earnings ESP (Expected Surprise Prediction) for the company is positive, which is a great sign of an earnings beat, especially when you combine this metric with its nice Zacks Rank.</p>
<p>Our research shows that stocks with the combination of a positive Earnings ESP and a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) or better produce a positive surprise nearly 70% of the time. In other words, if you have 10 stocks with this combination, the number of stocks that beat the consensus estimate could be as high as seven.</p>
<p>The Zacks Earnings ESP compares the Most Accurate Estimate to the Zacks Consensus Estimate for the quarter; the Most Accurate Estimate is a version of the Zacks Consensus whose definition is related to change. The idea here is that analysts revising their estimates right before an earnings release have the latest information, which could potentially be more accurate than what they and others contributing to the consensus had predicted earlier.</p>
<p>MidCap Financial has an Earnings ESP of +3.69% at the moment, suggesting that analysts have grown bullish on its near-term earnings potential. When you combine this positive Earnings ESP with the stock&#39;s Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), it shows that another beat is possibly around the corner. The company&#39;s next earnings report is expected to be released on August 7, 2024.</p>
<p>With the Earnings ESP metric, it&#39;s important to note that a negative value reduces its predictive power; however, a negative Earnings ESP does not indicate an earnings miss.</p>
<p>Many companies end up beating the consensus EPS estimate, though this is not the only reason why their shares gain. Additionally, some stocks may remain stable even if they end up missing the consensus estimate.</p>
<p>Because of this, it&#39;s really important to check a company&#39;s Earnings ESP ahead of its quarterly release to increase the odds of success.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.zacks.com/stock/news/2313345/why-midcap-financial-mfic-is-poised-to-beat-earnings-estimates-again?cid=CS-BENZ-FT-tale_of_the_tape|yseop_template_7-2313345">To read this article on Zacks.com click here.</a></p>


MFIC

Why MidCap Financial is Poised to Beat Earnings Estimates Again

<p>Whales with a lot of money to spend have taken a noticeably bullish stance on <strong>D.R. Horton</strong>.</p>
<p>Looking at options history for D.R. Horton (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DHI#NYSE">DHI</a>) we detected 28 trades.</p>
<p>If we consider the specifics of each trade, it is accurate to state that 39% of the investors opened trades with bullish expectations and 35% with bearish.</p>
<p>From the overall spotted trades, 5 are puts, for a total amount of $242,593 and 23, calls, for a total amount of $1,068,775.</p>
<h3>Projected Price Targets</h3>
<p>Based on the trading activity, it appears that the significant investors are aiming for a price territory stretching from $87.5 to $195.0 for D.R. Horton over the recent three months. </p>
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Development</h3>
<p>Looking at the volume and open interest is an insightful way to conduct due diligence on a stock.</p>
<p>This data can help you track the liquidity and interest for D.R. Horton's options for a given strike price.</p>
<p>Below, we can observe the evolution of the volume and open interest of calls and puts, respectively, for all of D.R. Horton's whale activity within a strike price range from $87.5 to $195.0 in the last 30 days. </p>
<h3>D.R. Horton Option Activity Analysis: Last 30 Days</h3>
<p><img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1722456978_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" /></p>
<h3>Largest Options Trades Observed:</h3>
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<thead>
<tr>
<th><strong>Symbol</strong></th>
<th><strong>PUT/CALL</strong></th>
<th><strong>Trade Type</strong></th>
<th><strong>Sentiment</strong></th>
<th><strong>Exp. Date</strong></th>
<th><strong>Ask</strong></th>
<th><strong>Bid</strong></th>
<th><strong>Price</strong></th>
<th><strong>Strike Price</strong></th>
<th><strong>Total Trade Price</strong></th>
<th><strong>Open Interest</strong></th>
<th style="text-align: right;"><strong>Volume</strong></th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>DHI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>11/15/24</td>
<td>$11.2</td>
<td>$10.7</td>
<td>$11.01</td>
<td>$190.00</td>
<td>$118.0K</td>
<td>7.1K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">125</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DHI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$97.4</td>
<td>$94.0</td>
<td>$95.9</td>
<td>$87.50</td>
<td>$86.3K</td>
<td>97</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">76</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DHI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>08/16/24</td>
<td>$4.8</td>
<td>$4.6</td>
<td>$4.71</td>
<td>$182.50</td>
<td>$80.3K</td>
<td>480</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">548</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DHI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$80.6</td>
<td>$77.4</td>
<td>$79.1</td>
<td>$105.00</td>
<td>$71.1K</td>
<td>223</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">85</td>
</tr>
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<td>DHI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>08/16/24</td>
<td>$26.4</td>
<td>$26.2</td>
<td>$26.3</td>
<td>$155.00</td>
<td>$60.4K</td>
<td>3.2K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">671</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</p>
<h3>About D.R. Horton</h3>
<p>D.R. Horton is a leading homebuilder in the United States with operations in 118 markets across 33 states. D.R. Horton mainly builds single-family detached homes (over 90% of home sales revenue) and offers products to entry-level, move-up, luxury buyers, and active adults. The company offers homebuyers mortgage financing and title agency services through its financial services segment. D.R. Horton's headquarters are in Arlington, Texas, and it manages six regional segments across the United States.</p>
<h3>Current Position of D.R. Horton</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a volume of 3,103,287, the price of DHI is down -0.28% at $179.93. </li>
<li>RSI indicators hint that the underlying stock may be overbought.</li>
<li>Next earnings are expected to be released in 97 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What The Experts Say On D.R. Horton</h3>
<p>In the last month, 5 experts released ratings on this stock with an average target price of $188.4.</p>
<ul>
<li>In a cautious move, an analyst from Citigroup downgraded its rating to Neutral, setting a price target of $156. </li>
<li>An analyst from Evercore ISI Group has decided to maintain their Outperform rating on D.R. Horton, which currently sits at a price target of $205. </li>
<li>An analyst from RBC Capital persists with their Underperform rating on D.R. Horton, maintaining a target price of $154. </li>
<li>Maintaining their stance, an analyst from JMP Securities continues to hold a Market Outperform rating for D.R. Horton, targeting a price of $210. </li>
<li>An analyst from UBS has decided to maintain their Buy rating on D.R. Horton, which currently sits at a price target of $217. </li>
</ul>
<p>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 D.R. Horton with <a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/register174">Benzinga Pro</a> for real-time alerts.</p>


Options

This Is What Whales Are Betting On D.R. Horton

<p>Financial giants have made a conspicuous bearish move on W.W. Grainger. Our analysis of options history for W.W. Grainger (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GWW#NYSE">GWW</a>) revealed 9 unusual trades.</p>
<p>Delving into the details, we found 22% of traders were bullish, while 44% showed bearish tendencies. Out of all the trades we spotted, 4 were puts, with a value of $386,709, and 5 were calls, valued at $310,770.</p>
<h3>Projected Price Targets</h3>
<p>After evaluating the trading volumes and Open Interest, it's evident that the major market movers are focusing on a price band between $860.0 and $1020.0 for W.W. Grainger, spanning the last three months.</p>
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Development</h3>
<p>Examining the volume and open interest provides crucial insights into stock research. This information is key in gauging liquidity and interest levels for W.W. Grainger's options at certain strike prices. Below, we present a snapshot of the trends in volume and open interest for calls and puts across W.W. Grainger's significant trades, within a strike price range of $860.0 to $1020.0, over the past month.</p>
<h3>W.W. Grainger Option Volume And Open Interest Over Last 30 Days</h3>
<p><img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1722456973_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" /></p>
<h3>Noteworthy Options Activity:</h3>
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<th><strong>Exp. Date</strong></th>
<th><strong>Ask</strong></th>
<th><strong>Bid</strong></th>
<th><strong>Price</strong></th>
<th><strong>Strike Price</strong></th>
<th><strong>Total Trade Price</strong></th>
<th style="text-align: right;"><strong>Open Interest</strong></th>
<th style="text-align: right;"><strong>Volume</strong></th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>GWW</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>08/16/24</td>
<td>$48.9</td>
<td>$44.1</td>
<td>$48.22</td>
<td>$1020.00</td>
<td>$147.3K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">94</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GWW</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>08/16/24</td>
<td>$47.4</td>
<td>$42.9</td>
<td>$46.6</td>
<td>$1020.00</td>
<td>$147.1K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">51</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GWW</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>08/16/24</td>
<td>$72.0</td>
<td>$65.0</td>
<td>$69.22</td>
<td>$920.00</td>
<td>$96.9K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">560</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">125</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GWW</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>09/20/24</td>
<td>$73.4</td>
<td>$65.1</td>
<td>$68.52</td>
<td>$930.00</td>
<td>$95.9K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">100</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">65</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GWW</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>11/15/24</td>
<td>$10.1</td>
<td>$6.1</td>
<td>$7.7</td>
<td>$860.00</td>
<td>$49.2K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">442</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">64</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</p>
<h3>About W.W. Grainger</h3>
<p>W.W. Grainger distributes approximately 1.5 million maintenance, repair, and operating products that are sourced from over 4,500 suppliers. The company serves roughly 5 million customers through its online and electronic purchasing platforms, vending machines, catalog distribution, and network of over 300 global branches. In recent years, Grainger has invested in its e-commerce capabilities and is the 11th-largest e-retailer in North America.</p>
<p>In light of the recent options history for W.W. Grainger, it's now appropriate to focus on the company itself. We aim to explore its current performance.</p>
<h3>Current Position of W.W. Grainger</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a trading volume of 336,457, the price of GWW is up by 1.08%, reaching $976.81.</li>
<li>Current RSI values indicate that the stock is may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Next earnings report is scheduled for 1 days from now.</li>
</ul>
<p>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 W.W. Grainger with <a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/register174">Benzinga Pro</a> for real-time alerts.</p>


W.W. Grainger Options Trading: A Deep Dive into Market Sentiment

<p>MetLife (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MET#NYSE">MET</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $2.28 per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $2.11 by 8.06 percent.</p>


MetLife Q2 2024 Adj. EPS $2.28 Beats $2.11 Estimate

<p>Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bullish stance on <strong>Akamai Techs</strong> (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AKAM#NASDAQ">AKAM</a>).</p>
<p>And retail traders should know.</p>
<p>We noticed this today when the trades showed up on publicly available options history that we track here at Benzinga.</p>
<p>Whether these are institutions or just wealthy individuals, we don't know. But when something this big happens with AKAM, it often means somebody knows something is about to happen.</p>
<p>So how do we know what these investors just did? </p>
<p>Today, <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/?utm_source=insights">Benzinga</a>'s options scanner spotted 10 uncommon options trades for Akamai Techs.</p>
<p>This isn't normal.</p>
<p>The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 40% bullish and 40%, bearish.</p>
<p>Out of all of the special options we uncovered, 3 are puts, for a total amount of $221,040, and 7 are calls, for a total amount of $293,605.</p>
<h3>Expected Price Movements</h3>
<p>Based on the trading activity, it appears that the significant investors are aiming for a price territory stretching from $90.0 to $110.0 for Akamai Techs over the recent three months. </p>
<h3>Analyzing Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
<p>Assessing the volume and open interest is a strategic step in options trading. These metrics shed light on the liquidity and investor interest in Akamai Techs's options at specified strike prices. The forthcoming data visualizes the fluctuation in volume and open interest for both calls and puts, linked to Akamai Techs's substantial trades, within a strike price spectrum from $90.0 to $110.0 over the preceding 30 days.</p>
<h3>Akamai Techs Option Volume And Open Interest Over Last 30 Days</h3>
<p><img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1722456968_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" /></p>
<h3>Significant Options Trades Detected:</h3>
<p>
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th><strong>Symbol</strong></th>
<th><strong>PUT/CALL</strong></th>
<th><strong>Trade Type</strong></th>
<th><strong>Sentiment</strong></th>
<th><strong>Exp. Date</strong></th>
<th><strong>Ask</strong></th>
<th><strong>Bid</strong></th>
<th><strong>Price</strong></th>
<th><strong>Strike Price</strong></th>
<th><strong>Total Trade Price</strong></th>
<th><strong>Open Interest</strong></th>
<th style="text-align: right;"><strong>Volume</strong></th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>AKAM</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$7.1</td>
<td>$6.7</td>
<td>$6.7</td>
<td>$95.00</td>
<td>$94.4K</td>
<td>1.4K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">141</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AKAM</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>08/16/24</td>
<td>$1.7</td>
<td>$1.55</td>
<td>$1.7</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
<td>$68.8K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">8</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AKAM</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$15.9</td>
<td>$15.6</td>
<td>$15.6</td>
<td>$110.00</td>
<td>$57.7K</td>
<td>133</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">38</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AKAM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$9.8</td>
<td>$9.6</td>
<td>$9.7</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
<td>$48.4K</td>
<td>4.1K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">50</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AKAM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$9.9</td>
<td>$9.6</td>
<td>$9.7</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
<td>$42.6K</td>
<td>4.1K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">136</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</p>
<h3>About Akamai Techs</h3>
<p>Akamai operates a content delivery network, or CDN, which entails locating servers at the edges of networks so its customers, which store content on Akamai servers, can reach their own customers faster, more securely, and with better quality. Akamai has over 325,000 servers distributed over 4,100 points of presence in more than 1,000 cities worldwide. The firm also offers security and cloud computing for its customers, and those businesses have grown to be bigger than the legacy CDN.</p>
<p>Following our analysis of the options activities associated with Akamai Techs, we pivot to a closer look at the company's own performance.</p>
<h3>Present Market Standing of Akamai Techs</h3>
<ul>
<li>Currently trading with a volume of 988,226, the AKAM's price is up by 0.41%, now at $98.28. </li>
<li>RSI readings suggest the stock is currently may be overbought.</li>
<li>Anticipated earnings release is in 8 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What The Experts Say On Akamai Techs</h3>
<p>Over the past month, 4 industry analysts have shared their insights on this stock, proposing an average target price of $111.5.</p>
<ul>
<li>An analyst from Guggenheim upgraded its action to Buy with a price target of $128. </li>
<li>Reflecting concerns, an analyst from Scotiabank lowers its rating to Sector Outperform with a new price target of $110.</li>
<li>Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Piper Sandler continues to hold a Overweight rating for Akamai Techs, targeting a price of $112. </li>
<li>In a positive move, an analyst from HSBC has upgraded their rating to Hold and adjusted the price target to $96. </li>
</ul>
<p>Options trading presents higher risks and potential rewards. Astute traders manage these risks by continually educating themselves, adapting their strategies, monitoring multiple indicators, and keeping a close eye on market movements. Stay informed about the latest Akamai Techs options trades with real-time alerts from <a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/register174">Benzinga Pro</a>.</p>


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<p>Chaar brings extensive experience in data strategy, data fusion, mathematical modeling, machine learning&nbsp;and artificial intelligence.</p>

<p>He agreed to lead the Data Solutions team of the Chicago-based company in its mission to help cannabis and CBD endemic and non-endemic brands to reach cannabis consumers.</p>

<p>Prior to joining Fyllo, Chaar served as chief data and analytics officer for three years at Catalina USA, one of the largest names in retail shopping data.</p>

<p>&quot;I look forward to bringing my experience across industries to cannabis and enabling marketers to find and reach this coveted audience,&quot; Chaar said earlier this week.</p>

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<p>Nederhoff brings vast knowledge in consumer-packaged goods, highly regulated industries, retail, and manufacturing. In addition, he has more than 25 years of management experience.</p>

<p>Prior to this, Nederhoff served as president of JUUL Labs Canada.</p>

<p>&quot;Michael brings strong commercial expertise, as well as a passion for Shelter&#39;s future growth and success.&quot; Hauk disclosed. &quot;The Shelter Executive and I firmly believe that under Michael&#39;s leadership, Shelter&#39;s strategic direction going forward will be characterized by leading market performance, sustainable growth, and profitability.&quot;</p>

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<p>Alvaro Torres, Khiron&rsquo;s CEO and director, praised Katterbach&rsquo;s skills, calling her the &ldquo;driving force behind our European operations.&rdquo;</p>

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<p>The San Diego, California-based company said Tuesday that Cherry agreed to serve as its chief technology officer.</p>

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<p>Prior to this, he served as president of research and development at Amyris.</p>

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<p>Prior to this, he worked at Deloitte in Assurance and Advisory, overseeing mergers and acquisitions, business transformation, public offerings&nbsp;and SEC reporting for more than ten years.</p>

<p>&quot;Wes&#39;s background in the internationally regulated alcoholic beverage business is highly applicable to our sector. His technical acumen and financial planning &amp; reporting experience will also be instrumental in our forward expansion plans,&quot; said Deanie Elsner, CEO of Charlotte&#39;s Web.</p>

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