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Fractyl Health Inc is a metabolic therapeutics company focused on pioneering new approaches to the treatment of metabolic diseases, including type 2 diabetes and obesity. The company focuses on transforming metabolic disease treatment from chronic symptomatic management to durable disease modifying therapies that target the organ level root causes of T2D and obesity.

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Furnishing and retailer Big Lots Inc.&#8217;s (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BIGGQ#OTC">BIGGQ</a>) Chapter 11 bankruptcy <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/09/40767067/another-retailer-takes-chapter-11-route-big-lots-files-for-bankruptcy-and-agrees-to-sell-assets-">filing in September</a> and impending store closures could benefit a close competitor, a Wall Street analyst says.
What Happened:&nbsp;On Sept. 9, Big Lots filed for Chapter 11 and announced a subsequent sale of its assets to Nexus Capital Management LP. The company&#8217;s stock was subsequently delisted from the New York Stock Exchange.
Its third-quarter financial report revealed a company struggling with declining sales, eroding margins and a continual bleeding of cash.
On Thursday, the Columbus, Ohio-based company said its sale to Nexus Capital fell through, noting it &#8220;continues to work toward completing an alternative going concern transaction with Nexus or another party.&#8221; 
CEO and President Bruce Thorn announced a going-out-of-business sale.
&#8220;We all have worked extremely hard and have taken every step to complete a going concern sale,&#8221; Thorn said. &#8220;While we remain hopeful that we can close an alternative going concern transaction, in order to protect the value of the Big Lots estate, we have made the difficult decision to begin the GOB process.&#8221;
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Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bearish stance on Wells Fargo (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WFC#NYSE">WFC</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 WFC, 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 15 uncommon options trades for Wells Fargo.
This isn't normal.
The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 13% bullish and 73%, bearish.
Out of all of the special options we uncovered, 7 are puts, for a total amount of $255,590, and 8 are calls, for a total amount of $1,700,643.
<h3>What's The Price Target?</h3>
After evaluating the trading volumes and Open Interest, it's evident that the major market movers are focusing on a price band between $55.0 and $95.0 for Wells Fargo, spanning the last three months.
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Development</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 Wells Fargo'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 Wells Fargo's whale trades within a strike price range from $55.0 to $95.0 in the last 30 days. 
<h3>Wells Fargo Option Activity Analysis: Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1734716741_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>WFC</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$6.75</td>
<td>$6.65</td>
<td>$6.65</td>
<td>$65.00</td>
<td>$1.2M</td>
<td>20.5K</td>
<td>2.6K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>WFC</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$1.97</td>
<td>$1.96</td>
<td>$1.96</td>
<td>$80.00</td>
<td>$245.1K</td>
<td>2.3K</td>
<td>1.5K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>WFC</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$6.8</td>
<td>$6.7</td>
<td>$6.8</td>
<td>$75.00</td>
<td>$50.3K</td>
<td>1.3K</td>
<td>76</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>WFC</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$5.25</td>
<td>$5.2</td>
<td>$5.24</td>
<td>$72.50</td>
<td>$50.3K</td>
<td>1.1K</td>
<td>206</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>WFC</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$1.99</td>
<td>$1.95</td>
<td>$2.0</td>
<td>$80.00</td>
<td>$50.0K</td>
<td>2.3K</td>
<td>265</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Wells Fargo</h3>
Wells Fargo is one of the largest banks in the United States, with approximately $1.9 trillion in balance sheet assets. The company has four primary segments: consumer banking, commercial banking, corporate and investment banking, and wealth and investment management. It is almost entirely focused on the U.S.
After a thorough review of the options trading surrounding Wells Fargo, we move to examine the company in more detail. This includes an assessment of its current market status and performance.
<h3>Present Market Standing of Wells Fargo</h3>
<ul>
<li>Trading volume stands at 7,607,250, with WFC's price up by 3.07%, positioned at $70.97.</li>
<li>RSI indicators show the stock to be may be approaching oversold.</li>
<li>Earnings announcement expected in 26 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Expert Opinions on Wells Fargo</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 $80.8.
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&#x2A; An analyst from Goldman Sachs has decided to maintain their Buy rating on Wells Fargo, which currently sits at a price target of $82. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Compass Point continues to hold a Neutral rating for Wells Fargo, targeting a price of $83. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Keefe, Bruyette &amp; Woods has decided to maintain their Market Perform rating on Wells Fargo, which currently sits at a price target of $79. 
&#x2A; An analyst from UBS has decided to maintain their Buy rating on Wells Fargo, which currently sits at a price target of $85. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Piper Sandler keeps a Neutral rating on Wells Fargo with a target price of $75. 
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Smart Money Is Betting Big In WFC Options

Deep-pocketed investors have adopted a bullish approach towards Moderna (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MRNA#NASDAQ">MRNA</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 MRNA usually suggests something big is about to happen.
We gleaned this information from our observations today when Benzinga's options scanner highlighted 10 extraordinary options activities for Moderna. This level of activity is out of the ordinary.
The general mood among these heavyweight investors is divided, with 50% leaning bullish and 20% bearish. Among these notable options, 6 are puts, totaling $540,601, and 4 are calls, amounting to $293,263.
<h3>What's The Price Target?</h3>
Based on the trading activity, it appears that the significant investors are aiming for a price territory stretching from $35.0 to $125.0 for Moderna over the recent three months. 
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Development</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 Moderna'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 Moderna's whale trades within a strike price range from $35.0 to $125.0 in the last 30 days. 
<h3>Moderna Option Activity Analysis: Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1734716736_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 align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>MRNA</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$11.0</td>
<td>$10.65</td>
<td>$10.8</td>
<td>$35.00</td>
<td>$378.0K</td>
<td>246</td>
<td align="right">356</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MRNA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>06/18/26</td>
<td>$13.9</td>
<td>$9.65</td>
<td>$11.65</td>
<td>$50.00</td>
<td>$154.9K</td>
<td>673</td>
<td align="right">200</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MRNA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/18/26</td>
<td>$13.9</td>
<td>$11.7</td>
<td>$11.7</td>
<td>$50.00</td>
<td>$78.3K</td>
<td>673</td>
<td align="right">67</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MRNA</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$85.5</td>
<td>$83.5</td>
<td>$85.11</td>
<td>$125.00</td>
<td>$42.5K</td>
<td>12</td>
<td align="right">5</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MRNA</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$3.45</td>
<td>$3.35</td>
<td>$3.35</td>
<td>$35.00</td>
<td>$35.1K</td>
<td>3.1K</td>
<td align="right">109</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Moderna</h3>
Moderna is a commercial-stage biotech that was founded in 2010 and had its initial public offering in December 2018. The firm's mRNA technology was rapidly validated with its covid vaccine, which was authorized in the United States in December 2020. Moderna had 40 mRNA development candidates in clinical development as of September 2024. Programs span a wide range of therapeutic areas, including infectious disease, oncology, cardiovascular disease, and rare genetic diseases.
In light of the recent options history for Moderna, it's now appropriate to focus on the company itself. We aim to explore its current performance.
<h3>Moderna's Current Market Status</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a volume of 3,730,832, the price of MRNA is up 1.79% at $40.27. </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 62 days.</li>
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MRNA

Moderna Unusual Options Activity

Financial giants have made a conspicuous bullish move on Applied Digital. Our analysis of options history for Applied Digital (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/APLD#NASDAQ">APLD</a>) revealed 13 unusual trades.
Delving into the details, we found 53% of traders were bullish, while 0% showed bearish tendencies. Out of all the trades we spotted, 3 were puts, with a value of $145,940, and 10 were calls, valued at $500,205.
<h3>Expected Price Movements</h3>
Based on the trading activity, it appears that the significant investors are aiming for a price territory stretching from $3.0 to $12.0 for Applied Digital over the recent three months. 
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Development</h3>
In terms of liquidity and interest, the mean open interest for Applied Digital options trades today is 2774.0 with a total volume of 4,046.00.
In the following chart, we are able to follow the development of volume and open interest of call and put options for Applied Digital's big money trades within a strike price range of $3.0 to $12.0 over the last 30 days.
<h3>Applied Digital Option Volume And Open Interest Over Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1734716731_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Largest Options Trades Observed:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>APLD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$3.4</td>
<td>$3.0</td>
<td>$3.18</td>
<td>$5.00</td>
<td>$96.6K</td>
<td>3.3K</td>
<td>600</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>APLD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$3.4</td>
<td>$3.0</td>
<td>$3.18</td>
<td>$5.00</td>
<td>$94.1K</td>
<td>3.3K</td>
<td>296</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>APLD</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$2.4</td>
<td>$2.3</td>
<td>$2.3</td>
<td>$7.00</td>
<td>$74.9K</td>
<td>194</td>
<td>326</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>APLD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$0.65</td>
<td>$0.6</td>
<td>$0.65</td>
<td>$10.00</td>
<td>$56.3K</td>
<td>17.4K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>APLD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$3.3</td>
<td>$3.1</td>
<td>$3.2</td>
<td>$5.00</td>
<td>$53.7K</td>
<td>801</td>
<td>264</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Applied Digital</h3>
Applied Digital Corp is a designer, developer, and operator of next-generation digital infrastructure across North America. It provides digital infrastructure solutions and cloud services to industries like High-Performance Computing (HPC) and Artificial Intelligence (AI). The company operates in the following business segments; Data Center Hosting Business, Cloud Services Business, and HPC Hosting Business. The majority of its revenue is generated from the Data Center Hosting Business which operates data centers to provide energized space to crypto mining customers.
<h3>Current Position of Applied Digital</h3>
<ul>
<li>Currently trading with a volume of 8,769,043, the APLD's price is up by 1.24%, now at $8.14. </li>
<li>RSI readings suggest the stock is currently is currently neutral between overbought and oversold.</li>
<li>Anticipated earnings release is in 25 days.</li>
</ul>
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Warren Buffett, the &#8220;Oracle of Omaha,&#8221; shared significant thoughts on investing at the 2023 Berkshire Hathaway Annual Meeting. One of his main points? More people are making bad money choices – what he called &#8220;big dumb things&#8221; – because of the unprecedented ease of accessing other people's money.
According to Buffett, there has been a significant increase in opportunities for investors due to this phenomenon.&nbsp;
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Buffett explained that it's now easier than ever to get money to start risky businesses, fund questionable projects or gamble on ideas that might not work. &#8220;You could start 10 or 15 dumb insurance companies in the last 10 years and you could become rich whether the business succeeded or not and the underwriters got paid and the lawyers got paid.&#8221; Because so much money is available, people and companies can make big mistakes that astute investors can learn to profit from.
He quipped that in Berkshire Hathaway's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BRK#NYSE">BRK</a>) 58 years, the number of people doing &#8220;dumb things&#8221; has only grown and these missteps are often amplified because it's now easier to attract money. "You couldn't get the money to do some of the dumb things we wanted to do," he joked.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">A Common Pitfall</h2>
Buffett explained that one of the main reasons people make poor decisions is an overwhelming focus on short-term results. From investor relations calls to financial forecasts, much of the market revolves around meeting or slightly beating expectations for the next quarter. This shortsighted approach creates a playground for <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/best-long-term-investments">long-term thinkers</a>.
Buffett stressed that looking years, if not decades, into the future and ignoring others are typically key components of successful investing. Most investors concentrate on completing spreadsheets for the current year, while Buffett and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/24/11/41689614/charlie-munger-was-so-proud-of-this-money-making-investment-but-then-bill-gates-came-along-and-a">Charlie Munger, his partner</a>, look for possibilities that will pay off in five, 10 or even 20 years.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Dumb Decisions Create Opportunities</h2>
So, why does this matter to the average investor? Buffett's main point is that other people's mistakes create chances for patient, smart investors. He said success doesn't come from chasing trends like AI or new industries. Instead, it's about finding good opportunities in the errors others make.
"What gives you opportunities is other people doing dumb things," Buffett said. He added that these mistakes aren't going away anytime soon.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">The Rise of &#8220;Selling Ideas&#8221;</h2>
Buffett also swiped at the broader financial industry, saying the real money these days isn't in outperforming the market but in selling ideas to others. Many companies and funds focus more on marketing their strategies to attract investors rather than delivering <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/best-long-term-mutual-funds">long-term value</a>. This, too, creates inefficiencies in the market that disciplined investors can exploit.
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Wall Street is watching for developments in Washington, D.C. Friday after <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42607744/house-rejects-trump-endorsed-backup-plan-to-prevent-government-shutdown-and-suspend-debt-limit-lawmakers-chant-he">Thursday's failed attempt</a> to avert a government shutdown. Some stocks remain wobbly as the day wears on and a midnight deadline approaches. 
What Happened: The House turned down a contingency plan proposed by Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La) only hours before the vote Thursday. The proposal failed to secure the necessary two-thirds majority. 
Backed by President-elect Donald Trump, the funding bill ran into trouble mainly from Democrats due to its inclusion of a two-year debt limit suspension. The bill would have maintained government funding at existing levels through mid-March, suspended the debt limit for two years and allocated approximately $100 billion in disaster relief and about $10 billion for farmer economic assistance.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Market Movement, Sectors Affected </h2>
Defense Sector: Companies in the defense industry, such as Lockheed Martin (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LMT#NYSE">LMT</a>) , Northrop Grumman (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NOC#NYSE">NOC</a>) and L3Harris Technologies (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LHX#NYSE">LHX</a>) often depend heavily on government contracts. During a shutdown, delays in contract awards and payments can occur, potentially impacting cash flow and stock performance.
Health Care Sector: Firms that receive substantial revenue from government health care programs, like Medicare and Medicaid, might experience payment delays during the shutdown. This could affect companies such as UnitedHealth Group (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UNH#NYSE">UNH</a>) and Humana (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HUM#NYSE">HUM</a>).
Aerospace Sector: Aerospace companies that rely on federal contracts or regulatory approvals could face delays, potentially affecting their operations and stock prices. These stocks include Lockheed Martin and Boeing (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BA#NYSE">BA</a>)
Consumer, Retail Sectors: A shutdown can lead to furloughs for federal employees, resulting in delayed paychecks. This reduction in disposable income may decrease consumer spending over the holidays, adversely affecting retail companies and consumer goods manufacturers.
Financial Sector: Government shutdowns can delay economic reports and data releases, creating uncertainty in financial markets. Naturally, this uncertainty could lead to increased market volatility, impacting financial institutions and investment firms.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Holiday Travelers, Take Note</h2>
With the busy holiday season upon us and the Transportation Security Administration expecting to screen up to 40 million air travelers in the coming weeks, air traffic controllers and essential airport workers could be doing their jobs without the prospect of a paycheck.
Before the Capitol moved closer to a shutdown, the AAA predicted over 119 million people would hit the roads over the holidays, <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/20/travel/government-shutdown-travel.html">noted</a> the NY Times. If no funding solution is reached by midnight, the already crowded highways could be even more so as planes and trains fill up or, worse, face cancellations. No matter what happens in D.C., Amtrak is expected to keep the trains running on schedule.
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Taoping Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TAOP#NASDAQ">TAOP</a>) stock is trading higher on Friday after the company announced it received an additional 180 days for compliance with the Nasdaq <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/42614893">minimum bid price requirement</a>.
The Details: The minimum bid price requirement is that the company&#8217;s shares must have a closing price of at least $1.00 per share. To regain compliance, Taoping&#8217;s shares must close at or above that price for 10 consecutive business days.
The company has until June 16 to achieve this. Taoping risks being delisted from the Nasdaq if the company does regain compliance by mid June.
What Else: At the start of December, Taoping announced it signed a non-binding letter of intent to acquire Shenzhen Yunti Internet of Things Co., Ltd. 
Jianghuai Lin, Chairman and CEO of Taoping, said, &#8220;We are excited about the proposed acquisition of Yunti, which aligns strategically with our Smart City product portfolio, customer base, and geographic footprint. Upon deal closure and integration, we anticipate that this transaction will position our business to expand into higher growth, more profitable segments in the huge Chinese elevator equipment industry, with even more attractive long-term demand catalysts.&#8221;
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TAOP Price Action: At the time of writing, Taoping stock is trading 35.7% higher at 43 cents, according to data from <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>.
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TAOP

What's Going On With Taoping Shares Friday?

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 will search for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges heavily from its normal worth. High amounts of trading activity could push option prices to exaggerated or underestimated levels. 
Below are some instances of options activity happening in the Financials 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>GPN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$125.00</td>
<td>$576.0K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
<td>1.2K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MS</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$130.00</td>
<td>$65.6K</td>
<td>5.1K</td>
<td>986</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>OWL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$30.00</td>
<td>$60.3K</td>
<td>3.8K</td>
<td>356</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>COIN</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$280.00</td>
<td>$67.8K</td>
<td>2.6K</td>
<td>261</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MA</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/27/24</td>
<td>$530.00</td>
<td>$32.6K</td>
<td>36</td>
<td>232</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SQ</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$75.00</td>
<td>$44.0K</td>
<td>4.9K</td>
<td>127</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>UPST</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/19/25</td>
<td>$95.00</td>
<td>$33.4K</td>
<td>288</td>
<td>17</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BLK</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$990.00</td>
<td>$32.8K</td>
<td>16</td>
<td>10</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>V</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/18/26</td>
<td>$300.00</td>
<td>$26.7K</td>
<td>78</td>
<td>8</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These bullet-by-bullet explanations have been constructed using the accompanying table. 
• Regarding GPN (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GPN#NYSE">GPN</a>), we observe a call option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 147 day(s) on May 16, 2025. Parties traded 1200 contract(s) at a $125.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $576.0K, with a price of $480.0 per contract. There were 1041 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1200 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For MS (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MS#NYSE">MS</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 28 day(s) on January 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 342 contract(s) at a $130.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 49 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $65.6K, with a price of $192.0 per contract. There were 5106 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 986 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding OWL (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OWL#NYSE">OWL</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 392 day(s) on January 16, 2026. Parties traded 355 contract(s) at a $30.00 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 $60.3K, with a price of $170.0 per contract. There were 3814 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 356 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding COIN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COIN#NASDAQ">COIN</a>), we observe a put option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 28 day(s) on January 17, 2025. Parties traded 29 contract(s) at a $280.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $67.8K, with a price of $2340.0 per contract. There were 2687 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 261 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For MA (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MA#NYSE">MA</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 7 day(s) on December 27, 2024. This event was a transfer of 86 contract(s) at a $530.00 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 $32.6K, with a price of $380.0 per contract. There were 36 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 232 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For SQ (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SQ#NYSE">SQ</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 28 day(s) on January 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 27 contract(s) at a $75.00 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 $44.0K, with a price of $1630.0 per contract. There were 4935 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 127 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding UPST (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UPST#NASDAQ">UPST</a>), we observe a call option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 364 day(s) on December 19, 2025. Parties traded 17 contract(s) at a $95.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $33.4K, with a price of $1970.0 per contract. There were 288 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 17 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For BLK (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BLK#NYSE">BLK</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 91 day(s) on March 21, 2025. This event was a transfer of 4 contract(s) at a $990.00 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 $32.8K, with a price of $8220.0 per contract. There were 16 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 10 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For V (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/V#NYSE">V</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 545 day(s) on June 18, 2026. This event was a transfer of 5 contract(s) at a $300.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $26.7K, with a price of $5350.0 per contract. There were 78 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 8 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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UPST

9 Financials Stocks Whale Activity 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 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>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>RKLB</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$20.00</td>
<td>$298.6K</td>
<td>5.8K</td>
<td>1.3K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ARRY</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$5.00</td>
<td>$27.5K</td>
<td>807</td>
<td>526</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>EOSE</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$2.50</td>
<td>$33.1K</td>
<td>16.2K</td>
<td>474</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>IESC</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$240.00</td>
<td>$25.0K</td>
<td>450</td>
<td>321</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>UPS</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$140.00</td>
<td>$32.6K</td>
<td>686</td>
<td>285</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GEO</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$30.00</td>
<td>$81.2K</td>
<td>16.6K</td>
<td>279</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NOC</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$500.00</td>
<td>$30.0K</td>
<td>704</td>
<td>110</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>VRT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$105.00</td>
<td>$32.7K</td>
<td>233</td>
<td>110</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>HON</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$230.00</td>
<td>$44.6K</td>
<td>645</td>
<td>56</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ALK</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$70.00</td>
<td>$37.8K</td>
<td>35</td>
<td>44</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These bullet-by-bullet explanations have been constructed using the accompanying table. 
• Regarding RKLB (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RKLB#NASDAQ">RKLB</a>), we observe a call option trade with neutral sentiment. It expires in 28 day(s) on January 17, 2025. Parties traded 553 contract(s) at a $20.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $298.6K, with a price of $540.0 per contract. There were 5820 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1360 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For ARRY (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARRY#NASDAQ">ARRY</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, is expiring today. Parties traded 500 contract(s) at a $5.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 35 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $27.5K, with a price of $55.0 per contract. There were 807 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 526 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For EOSE (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EOSE#NASDAQ">EOSE</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 28 day(s) on January 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 160 contract(s) at a $2.50 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $33.1K, with a price of $207.0 per contract. There were 16270 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 474 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For IESC (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IESC#NASDAQ">IESC</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be neutral, is expiring today. Parties traded 10 contract(s) at a $240.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $25.0K, with a price of $2500.0 per contract. There were 450 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 321 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding UPS (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UPS#NYSE">UPS</a>), we observe a call option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 392 day(s) on January 16, 2026. Parties traded 40 contract(s) at a $140.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $32.6K, with a price of $815.0 per contract. There were 686 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 285 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For GEO (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GEO#NYSE">GEO</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 91 day(s) on March 21, 2025. This event was a transfer of 250 contract(s) at a $30.00 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 $81.2K, with a price of $325.0 per contract. There were 16645 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 279 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding NOC (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NOC#NYSE">NOC</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 28 day(s) on January 17, 2025. Parties traded 100 contract(s) at a $500.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 22 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $30.0K, with a price of $300.0 per contract. There were 704 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 110 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding VRT (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VRT#NYSE">VRT</a>), we observe a call option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 210 day(s) on July 18, 2025. Parties traded 11 contract(s) at a $105.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $32.7K, with a price of $2975.0 per contract. There were 233 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 110 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding HON (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HON#NASDAQ">HON</a>), we observe a put option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 63 day(s) on February 21, 2025. Parties traded 48 contract(s) at a $230.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $44.6K, with a price of $930.0 per contract. There were 645 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 56 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding ALK (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ALK#NYSE">ALK</a>), we observe a put option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 182 day(s) on June 20, 2025. Parties traded 44 contract(s) at a $70.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $37.8K, with a price of $860.0 per contract. There were 35 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 44 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.

ARRY

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IESC

RKLB

10 Industrials Stocks Whale Activity 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 will search for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges heavily from its normal worth. High amounts of trading activity could push option prices to exaggerated or underestimated 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>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$135.00</td>
<td>$39.0K</td>
<td>126.0K</td>
<td>193.7K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AAPL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$252.50</td>
<td>$26.8K</td>
<td>51.3K</td>
<td>64.2K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PLTR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$75.00</td>
<td>$276.2K</td>
<td>26.3K</td>
<td>35.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$130.00</td>
<td>$27.9K</td>
<td>25.3K</td>
<td>5.6K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MSFT</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>08/15/25</td>
<td>$430.00</td>
<td>$65.7K</td>
<td>377</td>
<td>5.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AVGO</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$290.00</td>
<td>$43.4K</td>
<td>2.0K</td>
<td>2.5K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MU</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$65.00</td>
<td>$25.4K</td>
<td>14.0K</td>
<td>2.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MSTR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$365.00</td>
<td>$332.5K</td>
<td>563</td>
<td>836</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ANET</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$150.00</td>
<td>$34.9K</td>
<td>212</td>
<td>616</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DELL</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$105.00</td>
<td>$807.0K</td>
<td>1.5K</td>
<td>601</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These itemized elaborations have been created using the accompanying table. 
• For NVDA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, is expiring today. Parties traded 674 contract(s) at a $135.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 9 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $39.0K, with a price of $58.0 per contract. There were 126041 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 193782 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, is expiring today. Parties traded 200 contract(s) at a $252.50 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 $26.8K, with a price of $134.0 per contract. There were 51345 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 64253 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 neutral, is expiring today. Parties traded 850 contract(s) at a $75.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $276.2K, with a price of $325.0 per contract. There were 26362 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 35154 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For AMD (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 28 day(s) on January 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 99 contract(s) at a $130.00 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 $27.9K, with a price of $282.0 per contract. There were 25310 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 5644 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For MSFT (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 238 day(s) on August 15, 2025. This event was a transfer of 27 contract(s) at a $430.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $65.7K, with a price of $2435.0 per contract. There were 377 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 5131 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For AVGO (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVGO#NASDAQ">AVGO</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 63 day(s) on February 21, 2025. This event was a transfer of 180 contract(s) at a $290.00 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 $43.4K, with a price of $241.0 per contract. There were 2010 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2567 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding MU (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MU#NASDAQ">MU</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 28 day(s) on January 17, 2025. Parties traded 1958 contract(s) at a $65.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 38 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $25.4K, with a price of $13.0 per contract. There were 14009 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2066 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For MSTR (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSTR#NASDAQ">MSTR</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 28 day(s) on January 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 100 contract(s) at a $365.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $332.5K, with a price of $3325.0 per contract. There were 563 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 836 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For ANET (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ANET#NYSE">ANET</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 91 day(s) on March 21, 2025. This event was a transfer of 200 contract(s) at a $150.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 16 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $34.9K, with a price of $175.0 per contract. There were 212 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 616 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding DELL (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DELL#NYSE">DELL</a>), we observe a put option trade with neutral sentiment. It expires in 392 day(s) on January 16, 2026. Parties traded 600 contract(s) at a $105.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $807.0K, with a price of $1345.0 per contract. There were 1579 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 601 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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10 Information Technology Stocks Whale Activity In Today's Session

Whales with a lot of money to spend have taken a noticeably bearish stance on ASML Holding.
Looking at options history for ASML Holding (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ASML#NASDAQ">ASML</a>) we detected 63 trades.
If we consider the specifics of each trade, it is accurate to state that 30% of the investors opened trades with bullish expectations and 50% with bearish.
From the overall spotted trades, 28 are puts, for a total amount of $2,186,971 and 35, calls, for a total amount of $1,970,434.
<h3>Expected Price Movements</h3>
After evaluating the trading volumes and Open Interest, it's evident that the major market movers are focusing on a price band between $195.0 and $960.0 for ASML Holding, spanning the last three months.
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Trends</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 ASML Holding'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 ASML Holding's whale activity within a strike price range from $195.0 to $960.0 in the last 30 days. 
<h3>ASML Holding 30-Day Option Volume &amp; Interest Snapshot</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1734715832_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Largest Options Trades Observed:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th align="right">Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>ASML</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$203.3</td>
<td>$201.1</td>
<td>$201.1</td>
<td>$900.00</td>
<td>$361.9K</td>
<td align="right">114</td>
<td align="right">36</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ASML</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$244.1</td>
<td>$239.0</td>
<td>$239.0</td>
<td>$580.00</td>
<td>$239.0K</td>
<td align="right">13</td>
<td align="right">10</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ASML</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$47.2</td>
<td>$45.3</td>
<td>$47.2</td>
<td>$710.00</td>
<td>$202.9K</td>
<td align="right">516</td>
<td align="right">43</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ASML</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$31.8</td>
<td>$30.7</td>
<td>$31.8</td>
<td>$720.00</td>
<td>$171.7K</td>
<td align="right">793</td>
<td align="right">84</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ASML</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$130.1</td>
<td>$126.0</td>
<td>$130.1</td>
<td>$660.00</td>
<td>$104.0K</td>
<td align="right">141</td>
<td align="right">8</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About ASML Holding</h3>
ASML is the leader in photolithography systems used in the manufacturing of semiconductors. Photolithography is the process in which a light source is used to expose circuit patterns from a photo mask onto a semiconductor wafer. The latest technological advances in this segment allow chipmakers to continually increase the number of transistors on the same area of silicon, with lithography historically representing a high portion of the cost of making cutting-edge chips. ASML outsources the manufacturing of most of its parts, acting like an assembler. ASML's main clients are TSMC, Samsung, and Intel.
Following our analysis of the options activities associated with ASML Holding, we pivot to a closer look at the company's own performance.
<h3>Current Position of ASML Holding</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a volume of 1,014,978, the price of ASML is up 0.5% at $713.84. </li>
<li>RSI indicators hint that the underlying stock may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Next earnings are expected to be released in 40 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What The Experts Say On ASML Holding</h3>
1 market experts have recently issued ratings for this stock, with a consensus target price of $767.0.
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&#x2A; An analyst from Bernstein persists with their Outperform rating on ASML Holding, maintaining a target price of $767. 
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ASML Holding's Options Frenzy: What You Need to Know

Deep-pocketed investors have adopted a bullish approach towards PDD Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PDD#NASDAQ">PDD</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 PDD usually suggests something big is about to happen.
We gleaned this information from our observations today when Benzinga's options scanner highlighted 22 extraordinary options activities for PDD Holdings. This level of activity is out of the ordinary.
The general mood among these heavyweight investors is divided, with 50% leaning bullish and 31% bearish. Among these notable options, 8 are puts, totaling $473,636, and 14 are calls, amounting to $2,558,627.
<h3>Predicted Price Range</h3>
After evaluating the trading volumes and Open Interest, it's evident that the major market movers are focusing on a price band between $60.0 and $135.0 for PDD Holdings, spanning the last 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 PDD 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 PDD Holdings's whale trades within a strike price range from $60.0 to $135.0 in the last 30 days. 
<h3>PDD Holdings Option Activity Analysis: Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1734715827_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Largest Options Trades Observed:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>PDD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$26.45</td>
<td>$24.6</td>
<td>$25.8</td>
<td>$115.00</td>
<td>$1.2M</td>
<td>3.9K</td>
<td>500</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PDD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$3.85</td>
<td>$3.65</td>
<td>$3.75</td>
<td>$110.00</td>
<td>$187.5K</td>
<td>3.8K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PDD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$3.7</td>
<td>$3.6</td>
<td>$3.7</td>
<td>$110.00</td>
<td>$185.0K</td>
<td>3.8K</td>
<td>500</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PDD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$3.65</td>
<td>$3.6</td>
<td>$3.65</td>
<td>$110.00</td>
<td>$182.5K</td>
<td>3.8K</td>
<td>2.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PDD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$3.65</td>
<td>$3.6</td>
<td>$3.6</td>
<td>$110.00</td>
<td>$180.0K</td>
<td>3.8K</td>
<td>1.5K</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About PDD Holdings</h3>
PDD Holdings is a multinational commerce group that owns and operates a portfolio of businesses. PDD aims to bring more businesses and people into the digital economy so that local communities and small businesses can benefit from the increased productivity and new opportunities. PDD has built a network of sourcing, logistics, and fulfillment capabilities that support its underlying businesses.
In light of the recent options history for PDD Holdings, it's now appropriate to focus on the company itself. We aim to explore its current performance.
<h3>Where Is PDD Holdings Standing Right Now?</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a trading volume of 5,317,073, the price of PDD is down by -1.71%, reaching $99.27.</li>
<li>Current RSI values indicate that the stock is is currently neutral between overbought and oversold.</li>
<li>Next earnings report is scheduled for 89 days from now.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What The Experts Say On PDD Holdings</h3>
In the last month, 3 experts released ratings on this stock with an average target price of $145.33333333333334.
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&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Jefferies continues to hold a Buy rating for PDD Holdings, targeting a price of $171. 
&#x2A; Reflecting concerns, an analyst from JP Morgan lowers its rating to Neutral with a new price target of $105. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Benchmark continues to hold a Buy rating for PDD Holdings, targeting a price of $160. 
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PDD Holdings Unusual Options Activity

Deep-pocketed investors have adopted a bullish approach towards AST SpaceMobile (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ASTS#NASDAQ">ASTS</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 ASTS usually suggests something big is about to happen.
We gleaned this information from our observations today when Benzinga's options scanner highlighted 15 extraordinary options activities for AST SpaceMobile. This level of activity is out of the ordinary.
The general mood among these heavyweight investors is divided, with 66% leaning bullish and 13% bearish. Among these notable options, 3 are puts, totaling $107,430, and 12 are calls, amounting to $542,364.
<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 $12.5 to $45.0 for AST SpaceMobile during the past quarter. 
<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 AST SpaceMobile's options at specified strike prices. The forthcoming data visualizes the fluctuation in volume and open interest for both calls and puts, linked to AST SpaceMobile's substantial trades, within a strike price spectrum from $12.5 to $45.0 over the preceding 30 days.
<h3>AST SpaceMobile Option Volume And Open Interest Over Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1734715822_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 align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>ASTS</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$11.6</td>
<td>$11.3</td>
<td>$11.57</td>
<td>$25.00</td>
<td>$68.2K</td>
<td>2.1K</td>
<td align="right">60</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ASTS</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/03/25</td>
<td>$1.55</td>
<td>$1.45</td>
<td>$1.5</td>
<td>$22.50</td>
<td>$60.0K</td>
<td>20</td>
<td align="right">453</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ASTS</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$14.2</td>
<td>$13.7</td>
<td>$14.2</td>
<td>$17.50</td>
<td>$56.8K</td>
<td>156</td>
<td align="right">40</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ASTS</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$10.7</td>
<td>$10.6</td>
<td>$10.66</td>
<td>$30.00</td>
<td>$52.2K</td>
<td>960</td>
<td align="right">60</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ASTS</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$13.0</td>
<td>$12.4</td>
<td>$12.7</td>
<td>$20.00</td>
<td>$49.5K</td>
<td>491</td>
<td align="right">41</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About AST SpaceMobile</h3>
AST SpaceMobile Inc is a satellite designer and manufacturer. The company is building a cellular broadband network in space to operate directly with standard, unmodified mobile devices, and off-the-shelf mobile phones based on extensive IP and patent portfolio. It has focused on eliminating the connectivity gaps faced by mobile subscribers and finally bringing broadband to the billions who remain unconnected. The Company's spaceMobile Service is being designed to provide cost-effective, high-speed Cellular Broadband services to end-users who are out of terrestrial cellular coverage using existing mobile devices.
<h3>Present Market Standing of AST SpaceMobile</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a volume of 3,833,131, the price of ASTS is up 0.7% at $23.16. </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 101 days.</li>
</ul>
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Kevin O'Leary, a well-known entrepreneur, investor and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/startups/24/12/42271850/kevin-oleary-credits-random-decisions-for-biggest-shark-tank-success-stories">Shark Tank star</a>, believes that accessibility is one of the most underrated qualities of a great leader. For O'Leary, being available to employees and customers is nonnegotiable. And in his case, that means ensuring many people have his phone number.&nbsp;
While some managers may fear that handing out their number will result in endless calls, O'Leary's experience proves the opposite – "The more people have my number, the less it rings," he says.
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&mdash; Kevin O&#39;Leary aka Mr. Wonderful (@kevinolearytv) <a href="https://twitter.com/kevinolearytv/status/1868313551485522102?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 15, 2024</a></blockquote>
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At first glance, this might seem counterintuitive. Why would making yourself more available reduce the number of calls you receive? O'Leary explains that it all comes down to trust and respect – two pillars of effective leadership.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Why Kevin O'Leary Shares His Number Widely</h2>
In a recent <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ha6Tqr6TvHI">video</a>, O'Leary addressed many managers&#8217; concerns about accessibility. "Many managers think, ‘If I give my number out to my employees, they'll call me.'" But according to him, that's the wrong mindset.
Instead of seeing phone calls as interruptions, O'Leary views them as an opportunity to address problems head-on – especially the bad news.
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"You want to hear from them. You want to hear the bad news first," he explains. By giving his employees and customers direct access to him, O'Leary creates an open communication channel. He tells them, "I want you to have this access because I respect you and I want you to know that you can come to me."
That kind of trust changes everything. Rather than constantly reaching out, people use the access they've been given responsibly. The result? His business phone rings far less than you'd expect. In fact, O'Leary says his family phone gets far more action.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">When the Phone Rings, It's a Big Deal</h2>
Of course, just because the phone doesn't ring often doesn't mean it's never used. For O'Leary, a call to his business phone signals something serious. Whether it's an issue with leadership, a major customer complaint or <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/health-care/24/04/38190140/employees-are-burning-out-and-the-culprit-isnt-what-you-think">unhappy employees</a>, repeated calls are red flags that demand action.
"When I keep getting that phone call, I know it's time to address the problem," he says. At that point, O'Leary takes swift action – personally stepping in to assess the situation and fix what's broken. His approach may sound ruthless, but it's grounded in a simple truth – "The market's talking to you," O'Leary says. Ignoring repeated calls or complaints only delays the inevitable. For him, tackling the problem directly is better than letting it spiral out of control.
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Kevin O'Leary Says, 'The More People Have My Number, The Less It Rings,' Explaining Why His Number Is Widely Known

Apparently shaken by the fallout from the Hawk (CRYPTO: HAWK) <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/content/42377682/coffeezilla-debunks-misleading-headlines-about-influencer-hailey-welch-and-hawk-memecoin">meme coin crash</a>, social media influencer Haliey Welch, widely known as the &#8220;Hawk Tuah Girl,&#8221; on Friday broke her silence on Friday, addressing the public for the first time since a lawsuit was filed by investors.
Welch, 22, shared a <a href="https://x.com/HalieyWelchX/status/1870123827725840484">statement</a> on microblogging platform X expressing her commitment to uncovering the truth, assisting impacted individuals, and holding those responsible accountable.
"I take this situation extremely seriously and want to address my fans, the investors who have been affected, and the broader community," Welch wrote. She also urged those who experienced losses to contact Burwick Law, the firm representing the plaintiffs.
Blockchain investigator ZachXBT, known for his critical analysis of crypto scams, highlighted prior community warnings about the HAWK coin. 
In a tweet dated Nov. 6, he <a href="https://x.com/zachxbt/status/1870133798374981920">wrote</a>, "We were warned," alongside a screenshot of another user's tweet, which said, "Hawk Tuah girl was gonna do a coin, they assembled KOLs [key opinion leaders] for it, but then it kind of fell apart. They wanted me on supposedly… She's gonna farm us."
The lawsuit, filed in the U.S. District Court in New York, alleges that the HAWK coin team failed to register the token in accordance with securities laws. 
The coin, inspired by Welch's viral &#8220;Hawk Tuah&#8221; catchphrase, launched on Dec. 4 and briefly reached a market cap of $500 million before crashing by 95% within minutes. Investors reportedly lost a combined $151,000 in the rapid downturn.
Named defendants include Tuah The Moon Foundation, the crypto launchpad overHere, its founder Clinton So, and HAWK team member Alexander Larson Shultz, also known as &#8220;Doc Hollywood.&#8221; 
The <a href="https://www.bloomberglaw.com/public/desktop/document/AlbounietalvSchultzetalDocketNo124cv08650EDNYDec192024CourtDocket?doc_id=X72TI5SSOV989POPAQPF24AV7AU">complaint </a>accuses the team of exploiting Welch's popularity to market the token and alleges insider trading and deceptive promotional practices.
The situation has drawn sharp criticism from the crypto community. Blockchain investigator ZachXBT took to Twitter to comment, "Only if you were warned by the entire community prior to launching the token," highlighting concerns about Welch's involvement.
Billionaire investor Mark Cuban, however, defended Welch, stating she was<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/entertainment/24/12/42545829/mark-cuban-expresses-sympathy-for-hawk-tuah-girl-amid-meme-coin-controversy-wasnt-something-she-fully-understood"> likely unaware of the complexities</a> surrounding the project. "It wasn't something she fully understood, but she trusted the people around her," Cuban said during a podcast with Jules Terpak. 
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He added that while mistakes were made, Welch should not be blamed entirely for the controversy.
Cuban, who has publicly criticized meme coins as a "game of musical chairs with money," reiterated his lack of trust in such projects. 
"There's no there there—it's just hustle," he said, calling for caution in speculative investments.
Shytoshi Kusama, the pseudonymous leader of the Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/shib/usd">SHIB</a>) ecosystem, also distanced themselves from the project, revealing that Welch's team had approached them to promote the coin, an offer they declined.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">What Happened to HAWK Coin?</h3>
The Solana (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/sol/usd">SOL</a>)-based meme coin initially skyrocketed, hitting a valuation of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/entertainment/24/12/42333397/hawk-tuah-girl-accused-of-scamming-crypto-buyers-after-newly-launched-meme-coin-pumps-and-dumps-victims-contemplate-legal-action">$425 million shortly after launch.</a> 
However, the rapid pump-and-dump left investors reeling. Welch, who had earlier denied wrongdoing, stated no free tokens were distributed to anyone in her network. 
On-chain data has yet to substantiate claims of insider trading, but the sudden market crash has raised questions about the token&#8217;s design and promotional strategy.
Welch rose to fame earlier this year for her viral catchphrase &#8220;Hawk Tuah&#8221; during a street interview, which turned her into an internet sensation.
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Retail investors, once an afterthought in financial markets, are now reshaping brokerage operations, pushing for real-time tools and constant market access. 
This shift was a central theme at the recent <a href="https://benzinga.swoogo.com/fintech-awards/agenda-2024">Benzinga Fintech Deal Day &amp; Awards</a> event, where a panel of experts explored the growing demands of Main Street investors and the technology adapting to meet them.
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Retail's Rise To Prominence</h1>
"Retail is now about half of the U.S. equity market volume," said Brandis DeSimone, moderator and vice president at Nasdaq. She noted that the growth of retail trading has transformed it into a force capable of influencing the markets, a far cry from its marginal role just a decade ago.
Eric Krueger, CEO of GTN Americas, reflected on how this change has made investing accessible to everyone. "When I started, my first trade was $1,000 worth of Microsoft, and I paid $100 in commission," he said. Today, retail investors can trade seamlessly on mobile apps with zero fees. "The barrier to entry has disappeared."
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">The Push For Better Tools</h1>
Stephen Sikes, COO of Public, highlighted how modern retail investors demand more than accessibility. They want real-time pricing, instant alerts, and meaningful tools," Sikes said. Driven by the fast-paced digital age, investors have come to expect information at their fingertips.
Beyond tools, Sikes noted the influence of social media on investor behavior. 
"They're not turning to traditional outlets like CNBC. They're getting their information from influencers and platforms like TikTok," he explained, emphasizing the need for brokerages to adapt to these new trends.
Daniel Pipitone, CEO of TradeZero, stressed the importance of education in addressing this shift. "We focus on working with trusted educators to provide unbiased content," he said. "It's about teaching risk management and smart strategies without giving specific advice."
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<h1 class="wp-block-heading">The Role Of Personalization</h1>
Krueger discussed how personalized tools are helping investors make smarter decisions. "We're using data to create personas based on trading habits, watchlists, and activity," he said. This allows platforms to deliver education and resources tailored to each investor's needs, reducing common mistakes like failing to use stop losses or overtrading after a loss.
Sikes shared an example of Public's recent success with its bond account feature. "We had bonds available for eight months, but uptake was minimal," he said. When the company repackaged bonds into a user-friendly format, trading volumes surged. "It's about presenting complex products in ways that are easy to understand."
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Expanding Beyond U.S. Borders</h1>
The panel also explored the global demand for U.S. equities. 
"About 90% of trading volume from our international clients goes into the U.S. market," said Krueger. He attributed this to the strong performance of U.S. companies and the widespread recognition of brands like Tesla and Amazon.
Yoshi Yokokawa, CEO of Alpaca, noted similar trends. "We see a huge appetite for U.S. equities from clients in over 35 countries," he said, adding that platforms are adapting to serve these markets efficiently while keeping costs low.
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Looking Ahead</h1>
As retail investors continue to shape financial markets, brokerages are stepping up to meet their demands. By focusing on personalization, education, and accessibility, the industry is closing the gap between Wall Street and Main Street.
"Retail investors have matured," Sikes said. "They're not just chasing trends anymore — they're looking for tools and strategies that work for them." With technology evolving rapidly, the retail investing revolution shows no signs of slowing down.
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Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bullish stance on American Express (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AXP#NYSE">AXP</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 AXP, 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 14 uncommon options trades for American Express.
This isn't normal.
The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 71% bullish and 14%, bearish.
Out of all of the special options we uncovered, 10 are puts, for a total amount of $777,328, and 4 are calls, for a total amount of $179,700.
<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 $150.0 to $350.0 for American Express during the past quarter. 
<h3>Analyzing Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
In today's trading context, the average open interest for options of American Express stands at 733.71, with a total volume reaching 5,366.00. The accompanying chart delineates the progression of both call and put option volume and open interest for high-value trades in American Express, situated within the strike price corridor from $150.0 to $350.0, throughout the last 30 days.
<h3>American Express Call and Put Volume: 30-Day Overview</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1734714944_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Significant Options Trades Detected:</h3>

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<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>AXP</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$5.45</td>
<td>$5.0</td>
<td>$5.0</td>
<td>$300.00</td>
<td>$237.5K</td>
<td>1.8K</td>
<td>1.3K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AXP</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$5.55</td>
<td>$5.0</td>
<td>$5.0</td>
<td>$300.00</td>
<td>$102.5K</td>
<td>1.8K</td>
<td>846</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AXP</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$6.85</td>
<td>$6.4</td>
<td>$6.4</td>
<td>$300.00</td>
<td>$89.3K</td>
<td>1.8K</td>
<td>474</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AXP</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$7.2</td>
<td>$6.45</td>
<td>$6.45</td>
<td>$300.00</td>
<td>$70.1K</td>
<td>1.8K</td>
<td>9</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AXP</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$7.15</td>
<td>$6.45</td>
<td>$6.45</td>
<td>$300.00</td>
<td>$60.4K</td>
<td>1.8K</td>
<td>247</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About American Express</h3>
American Express is a global financial institution, operating in about 130 countries, that provides consumers and businesses charge and credit card payment products. The company also operates a highly profitable merchant payment network. Since 2018, it has operated in three segments: global consumer services, global commercial services, and global merchant and network services. In addition to payment products, the company's commercial business offers expense management tools, consulting services, and business loans.
<h3>Present Market Standing of American Express</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a trading volume of 1,386,975, the price of AXP is up by 2.89%, reaching $301.56.</li>
<li>Current RSI values indicate that the stock is may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Next earnings report is scheduled for 35 days from now.</li>
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<h3>What The Experts Say On American Express</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 $328.2.
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&#x2A; An analyst from Compass Point has decided to maintain their Neutral rating on American Express, which currently sits at a price target of $315. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from JP Morgan keeps a Neutral rating on American Express with a target price of $301. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Compass Point has decided to maintain their Neutral rating on American Express, which currently sits at a price target of $325. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Keefe, Bruyette &amp; Woods keeps a Outperform rating on American Express with a target price of $350. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Keefe, Bruyette &amp; Woods persists with their Outperform rating on American Express, maintaining a target price of $350. 
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Financial giants have made a conspicuous bullish move on JD.com. Our analysis of options history for JD.com (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JD#NASDAQ">JD</a>) revealed 13 unusual trades.
Delving into the details, we found 38% of traders were bullish, while 23% showed bearish tendencies. Out of all the trades we spotted, 5 were puts, with a value of $239,770, and 8 were calls, valued at $534,150.
<h3>Expected Price Movements</h3>
Based on the trading activity, it appears that the significant investors are aiming for a price territory stretching from $30.0 to $45.0 for JD.com over the recent three 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 JD.com's options at specified strike prices. The forthcoming data visualizes the fluctuation in volume and open interest for both calls and puts, linked to JD.com's substantial trades, within a strike price spectrum from $30.0 to $45.0 over the preceding 30 days.
<h3>JD.com 30-Day Option Volume &amp; Interest Snapshot</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1734714939_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 align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>JD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$7.25</td>
<td>$7.15</td>
<td>$7.2</td>
<td>$30.00</td>
<td>$215.2K</td>
<td>1.2K</td>
<td align="right">300</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>JD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$6.4</td>
<td>$6.3</td>
<td>$6.4</td>
<td>$45.00</td>
<td>$96.6K</td>
<td>417</td>
<td align="right">151</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>JD</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$13.6</td>
<td>$10.9</td>
<td>$12.0</td>
<td>$45.00</td>
<td>$60.0K</td>
<td>1.1K</td>
<td align="right">50</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>JD</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$3.95</td>
<td>$3.8</td>
<td>$3.85</td>
<td>$34.00</td>
<td>$57.7K</td>
<td>1.7K</td>
<td align="right">200</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>JD</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$3.85</td>
<td>$3.8</td>
<td>$3.8</td>
<td>$34.00</td>
<td>$57.0K</td>
<td>1.7K</td>
<td align="right">200</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About JD.com</h3>
JD.com is a leading e-commerce platform with its 2022 China GMV being similar to Pinduoduo (GMV not reported), on our estimate, but still lower than Alibaba. it offers a wide selection of authentic products with speedy and reliable delivery. The company has built its own nationwide fulfilment infrastructure and last-mile delivery network, staffed by its own employees, which supports both its online direct sales, its online marketplace and omnichannel businesses.
After a thorough review of the options trading surrounding JD.com, we move to examine the company in more detail. This includes an assessment of its current market status and performance.
<h3>JD.com's Current Market Status</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a volume of 4,164,540, the price of JD is down -0.56% at $35.71. </li>
<li>RSI indicators hint that the underlying stock may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Next earnings are expected to be released in 75 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What The Experts Say On JD.com</h3>
Over the past month, 1 industry analysts have shared their insights on this stock, proposing an average target price of $46.0.
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&#x2A; An analyst from Bernstein has elevated its stance to Outperform, setting a new price target at $46. 
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Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bearish stance on GE Vernova (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GEV#NYSE">GEV</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 GEV, 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 16 uncommon options trades for GE Vernova.
This isn't normal.
The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 25% bullish and 56%, bearish.
Out of all of the special options we uncovered, 2 are puts, for a total amount of $127,307, and 14 are calls, for a total amount of $429,405.
<h3>Predicted Price Range</h3>
Taking into account the Volume and Open Interest on these contracts, it appears that whales have been targeting a price range from $200.0 to $360.0 for GE Vernova over the last 3 months. 
<h3>Insights into Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
In today's trading context, the average open interest for options of GE Vernova stands at 697.71, with a total volume reaching 846.00. The accompanying chart delineates the progression of both call and put option volume and open interest for high-value trades in GE Vernova, situated within the strike price corridor from $200.0 to $360.0, throughout the last 30 days.
<h3>GE Vernova Option Volume And Open Interest Over Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1734714934_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Biggest Options Spotted:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>GEV</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$142.0</td>
<td>$138.6</td>
<td>$140.25</td>
<td>$200.00</td>
<td>$70.1K</td>
<td>920</td>
<td align="right">5</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GEV</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$10.1</td>
<td>$9.5</td>
<td>$9.4</td>
<td>$320.00</td>
<td>$65.8K</td>
<td>1.3K</td>
<td align="right">129</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GEV</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$12.8</td>
<td>$11.9</td>
<td>$12.3</td>
<td>$320.00</td>
<td>$61.5K</td>
<td>1.3K</td>
<td align="right">53</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GEV</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$33.1</td>
<td>$30.9</td>
<td>$32.0</td>
<td>$350.00</td>
<td>$32.0K</td>
<td>373</td>
<td align="right">12</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GEV</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$10.4</td>
<td>$9.9</td>
<td>$10.4</td>
<td>$360.00</td>
<td>$31.2K</td>
<td>1.6K</td>
<td align="right">185</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About GE Vernova</h3>
GE Vernova is a global leader in the electric power industry, with products and services that generate, transfer, convert, and store electricity. The company has three business segments: power, wind, and electrification. Power includes gas, nuclear, hydroelectric, and steam technologies, providing dispatchable power. The wind segment includes wind generation technologies, inclusive of onshore and offshore wind turbines and blades. Electrification includes grid solutions, power conversion, electrification software, and solar and storage solutions technologies required for the transmission, distribution, conversion, and storage of electricity from the point of generation to point of consumption.
In light of the recent options history for GE Vernova, it's now appropriate to focus on the company itself. We aim to explore its current performance.
<h3>Present Market Standing of GE Vernova</h3>
<ul>
<li>Currently trading with a volume of 1,029,283, the GEV's price is up by 3.03%, now at $342.61. </li>
<li>RSI readings suggest the stock is currently is currently neutral between overbought and oversold.</li>
<li>Anticipated earnings release is in 11 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Expert Opinions on GE Vernova</h3>
5 market experts have recently issued ratings for this stock, with a consensus target price of $373.8.
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&#x2A; An analyst from Citigroup persists with their Neutral rating on GE Vernova, maintaining a target price of $361. 
&#x2A; An analyst from RBC Capital persists with their Outperform rating on GE Vernova, maintaining a target price of $376. 
&#x2A; An analyst from JP Morgan persists with their Overweight rating on GE Vernova, maintaining a target price of $356. 
&#x2A; An analyst from RBC Capital downgraded its action to Outperform with a price target of $376. 
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