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Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bullish stance on Delta Air Lines (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DAL#NYSE">DAL</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 DAL, 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 20 uncommon options trades for Delta Air Lines.
This isn't normal.
The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 60% bullish and 35%, bearish.
Out of all of the special options we uncovered, 4 are puts, for a total amount of $211,223, and 16 are calls, for a total amount of $680,559.
<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 $35.0 to $90.0 for Delta Air Lines during the past quarter. 
<h3>Analyzing Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
Examining the volume and open interest provides crucial insights into stock research. This information is key in gauging liquidity and interest levels for Delta Air Lines's options at certain strike prices. Below, we present a snapshot of the trends in volume and open interest for calls and puts across Delta Air Lines's significant trades, within a strike price range of $35.0 to $90.0, over the past month.
<h3>Delta Air Lines 30-Day Option Volume &amp; Interest Snapshot</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1735239637_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 align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>DAL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$8.9</td>
<td>$8.8</td>
<td>$8.8</td>
<td>$57.50</td>
<td>$100.3K</td>
<td>1.6K</td>
<td align="right">114</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DAL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$2.18</td>
<td>$2.15</td>
<td>$2.15</td>
<td>$65.00</td>
<td>$75.1K</td>
<td>46.6K</td>
<td align="right">403</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DAL</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$7.65</td>
<td>$7.45</td>
<td>$7.45</td>
<td>$60.00</td>
<td>$74.5K</td>
<td>967</td>
<td align="right">100</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DAL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$8.95</td>
<td>$8.9</td>
<td>$8.9</td>
<td>$67.50</td>
<td>$70.3K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
<td align="right">348</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DAL</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$7.65</td>
<td>$7.4</td>
<td>$7.45</td>
<td>$60.00</td>
<td>$67.0K</td>
<td>967</td>
<td align="right">190</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Delta Air Lines</h3>
Atlanta-based Delta Air Lines is one of the world's largest airlines, with a network of over 300 destinations in more than 50 countries. Delta operates a hub-and-spoke network, where it gathers and distributes passengers across the globe through its biggest hubs in Atlanta, New York, Salt Lake City, Detroit, Seattle, and Minneapolis-St. Paul. Delta has historically earned most of its international revenue and profits from flying passengers over the Atlantic Ocean.
In light of the recent options history for Delta Air Lines, it's now appropriate to focus on the company itself. We aim to explore its current performance.
<h3>Where Is Delta Air Lines Standing Right Now?</h3>
<ul>
<li>Currently trading with a volume of 2,173,331, the DAL's price is up by 0.12%, now at $62.63. </li>
<li>RSI readings suggest the stock is currently is currently neutral between overbought and oversold.</li>
<li>Anticipated earnings release is in 15 days.</li>
</ul>
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Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bullish stance on IBM (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IBM#NYSE">IBM</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 IBM, 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 18 uncommon options trades for IBM.
This isn't normal.
The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 50% bullish and 27%, bearish.
Out of all of the special options we uncovered, 6 are puts, for a total amount of $365,840, and 12 are calls, for a total amount of $619,814.
<h3>Projected Price Targets</h3>
Taking into account the Volume and Open Interest on these contracts, it appears that whales have been targeting a price range from $175.0 to $250.0 for IBM over the last 3 months. 
<h3>Analyzing Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
Assessing the volume and open interest is a strategic step in options trading. These metrics shed light on the liquidity and investor interest in IBM's options at specified strike prices. The forthcoming data visualizes the fluctuation in volume and open interest for both calls and puts, linked to IBM's substantial trades, within a strike price spectrum from $175.0 to $250.0 over the preceding 30 days.
<h3>IBM Option Activity Analysis: Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1735239632_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>IBM</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$9.75</td>
<td>$9.55</td>
<td>$9.55</td>
<td>$220.00</td>
<td>$167.1K</td>
<td>2.1K</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>IBM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$52.7</td>
<td>$50.3</td>
<td>$50.87</td>
<td>$175.00</td>
<td>$127.1K</td>
<td>3.5K</td>
<td align="right">25</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>IBM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/10/25</td>
<td>$8.8</td>
<td>$8.55</td>
<td>$8.78</td>
<td>$217.50</td>
<td>$87.7K</td>
<td>0</td>
<td align="right">100</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>IBM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$40.7</td>
<td>$40.25</td>
<td>$40.7</td>
<td>$185.00</td>
<td>$77.3K</td>
<td>1.5K</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>IBM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$36.05</td>
<td>$35.3</td>
<td>$35.75</td>
<td>$190.00</td>
<td>$53.6K</td>
<td>4.9K</td>
<td align="right">15</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About IBM</h3>
IBM looks to be a part of every aspect of an enterprise's IT needs. The company primarily sells software, IT services, consulting, and hardware. IBM operates in 175 countries and employs approximately 350,000 people. The company has a robust roster of 80,000 business partners to service 5,200 clients, which includes 95% of all Fortune 500. While IBM is a B2B company, IBM's outward impact is substantial. For example, IBM manages 90% of all credit card transactions globally and is responsible for 50% of all wireless connections in the world.
Having examined the options trading patterns of IBM, our attention now turns directly to the company. This shift allows us to delve into its present market position and performance
<h3>Where Is IBM Standing Right Now?</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a trading volume of 1,512,311, the price of IBM is up by 0.14%, reaching $224.73.</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 34 days from now.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What Analysts Are Saying About IBM</h3>
In the last month, 1 experts released ratings on this stock with an average target price of $222.0.
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&#x2A; An analyst from Morgan Stanley has decided to maintain their Equal-Weight rating on IBM, which currently sits at a price target of $222. 
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Smart Money Is Betting Big In IBM Options

Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bearish stance on Rigetti Computing (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RGTI#NASDAQ">RGTI</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 RGTI, 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 59 uncommon options trades for Rigetti Computing.
This isn't normal.
The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 35% bullish and 42%, bearish.
Out of all of the special options we uncovered, 9 are puts, for a total amount of $352,808, and 50 are calls, for a total amount of $2,659,299.
<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 $2.5 and $25.0 for Rigetti Computing, 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 Rigetti Computing'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 Rigetti Computing's whale trades within a strike price range from $2.5 to $25.0 in the last 30 days. 
<h3>Rigetti Computing Call and Put Volume: 30-Day Overview</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1735239627_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>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>RGTI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/03/25</td>
<td>$1.65</td>
<td>$1.55</td>
<td>$1.64</td>
<td>$14.50</td>
<td>$290.5K</td>
<td>38</td>
<td>2.7K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>RGTI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$7.1</td>
<td>$6.7</td>
<td>$6.7</td>
<td>$7.50</td>
<td>$184.3K</td>
<td>7.6K</td>
<td>1.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>RGTI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$7.5</td>
<td>$7.2</td>
<td>$7.28</td>
<td>$7.50</td>
<td>$145.6K</td>
<td>7.3K</td>
<td>848</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>RGTI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$5.8</td>
<td>$5.5</td>
<td>$5.71</td>
<td>$7.50</td>
<td>$114.2K</td>
<td>7.3K</td>
<td>249</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>RGTI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$7.5</td>
<td>$7.2</td>
<td>$7.28</td>
<td>$7.50</td>
<td>$110.6K</td>
<td>7.3K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Rigetti Computing</h3>
Rigetti Computing Inc is engaged in the business of full-stack quantum computing. Its proprietary quantum-classical infrastructure provides ultra-low latency integration with public and private clouds for high-performance practical quantum computing. The company has developed the industry's first multi-chip quantum processor for scalable quantum computing systems. Geographically, it derives a majority of its revenue from the United States.
Having examined the options trading patterns of Rigetti Computing, our attention now turns directly to the company. This shift allows us to delve into its present market position and performance
<h3>Rigetti Computing's Current Market Status</h3>
<ul>
<li>Currently trading with a volume of 160,590,316, the RGTI's price is up by 27.6%, now at $14.48. </li>
<li>RSI readings suggest the stock is currently may be overbought.</li>
<li>Anticipated earnings release is in 77 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Expert Opinions on Rigetti Computing</h3>
A total of 1 professional analysts have given their take on this stock in the last 30 days, setting an average price target of $12.0.
Turn $1000 into $1270 in just 20 days?
20-year pro options trader reveals his one-line chart technique that shows when to buy and sell. Copy his trades, which have had averaged a 27% profit every 20 days. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premium/ideas/options-moneyline-2/?t=Moop1arja3be22op14&amp;utm_source=benzinga-insights">Click here for access</a>. 
&#x2A; Reflecting concerns, an analyst from Craig-Hallum lowers its rating to Buy with a new price target of $12.
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 Rigetti Computing with <a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/register174">Benzinga Pro</a> for real-time alerts.

RGTI

Smart Money Is Betting Big In RGTI Options

Throughout the last three months, 14 analysts have evaluated Apple (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>), offering a diverse set of opinions from bullish to bearish.
Summarizing their recent assessments, the table below illustrates the evolving sentiments in the past 30 days and compares them to the preceding months.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th align="right">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">4</td>
<td align="right">4</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Analysts' evaluations of 12-month price targets offer additional insights, showcasing an average target of $245.14, with a high estimate of $325.00 and a low estimate of $184.00. A decline of 0.04% from the prior average price target is evident in the current average. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1735239609_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Analyzing Analyst Ratings: A Detailed Breakdown</h2>
The standing of Apple among financial experts becomes clear with a thorough analysis of recent analyst actions. The summary below outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Daniel Ives</td>
<td>Wedbush</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$325.00</td>
<td>$300.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Erik Woodring</td>
<td>Morgan Stanley</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$273.00</td>
<td>$273.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Laura Martin</td>
<td>Needham</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$260.00</td>
<td>$260.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Daniel Ives</td>
<td>Wedbush</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$300.00</td>
<td>$300.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Erik Woodring</td>
<td>Morgan Stanley</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$273.00</td>
<td>$273.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Tom Forte</td>
<td>Maxim Group</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$215.00</td>
<td>$203.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Tim Long</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Underweight</td>
<td>$184.00</td>
<td>$186.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Barton Crockett</td>
<td>Rosenblatt</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$262.00</td>
<td>$261.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Laura Martin</td>
<td>Needham</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$260.00</td>
<td>$260.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Brandon Nispel</td>
<td>Keybanc</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Underweight</td>
<td>$200.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Matt Farrell</td>
<td>Piper Sandler</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$225.00</td>
<td>$225.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Kyle Mcnealy</td>
<td>Jefferies</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$212.92</td>
<td>$205.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Wamsi Mohan</td>
<td>B of A Securities</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$256.00</td>
<td>$256.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Tim Long</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Underweight</td>
<td>$186.00</td>
<td>$186.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Responding to changing market dynamics and company performance, analysts update their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise', or 'Lower' their stance, it signifies their response to recent developments related to Apple. This offers insight into analysts' perspectives on the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Analysts assign qualitative assessments to stocks, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey the analysts' expectations for the relative performance of Apple compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts explore the dynamics of price targets, providing estimates for the future value of Apple's stock. This examination reveals shifts in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
</ul>
Analyzing these analyst evaluations alongside relevant financial metrics can provide a comprehensive view of Apple's market position. Stay informed and make data-driven decisions with the assistance of our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/AAPL/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights">Stay up to date on Apple analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>Delving into Apple's Background</h2>
Apple is among the largest companies in the world, with a broad portfolio of hardware and software products targeted at consumers and businesses. Apple's iPhone makes up a majority of the firm sales, and Apple's other products like Mac, iPad, and Watch are designed around the iPhone as the focal point of an expansive software ecosystem. Apple has progressively worked to add new applications, like streaming video, subscription bundles, and augmented reality. The firm designs its own software and semiconductors while working with subcontractors like Foxconn and TSMC to build its products and chips. Slightly less than half of Apple's sales come directly through its flagship stores, with a majority of sales coming indirectly through partnerships and distribution.
<h3>Understanding the Numbers: Apple's Finances</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: Above industry benchmarks, the company's market capitalization emphasizes a noteworthy size, indicative of a strong market presence.
Revenue Growth: Apple's revenue growth over a period of 3 months has been noteworthy. As of 30 September, 2024, the company achieved a revenue growth rate of approximately 6.07%. This indicates a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. As compared to its peers, the revenue growth lags behind its industry peers. The company achieved a growth rate lower than the average among peers in Information Technology sector.
Net Margin: Apple's net margin excels beyond industry benchmarks, reaching 15.52%. This signifies efficient cost management and strong financial health.
Return on Equity (ROE): Apple's ROE stands out, surpassing industry averages. With an impressive ROE of 23.83%, the company demonstrates effective use of equity capital and strong financial performance.
Return on Assets (ROA): Apple's ROA stands out, surpassing industry averages. With an impressive ROA of 4.23%, the company demonstrates effective utilization of assets and strong financial performance.
Debt Management: With a high debt-to-equity ratio of 1.87, Apple faces challenges in effectively managing its debt levels, indicating potential financial strain.
<h2>The Core of Analyst Ratings: What Every Investor Should Know</h2>
Analysts work in banking and financial systems and typically specialize in reporting for stocks or defined sectors. Analysts may attend company conference calls and meetings, research company financial statements, and communicate with insiders to publish "analyst ratings" for stocks. Analysts typically rate each stock once per quarter.
Beyond their standard evaluations, some analysts contribute predictions for metrics like growth estimates, earnings, and revenue, furnishing investors with additional guidance. Users of analyst ratings should be mindful that this specialized advice is shaped by human perspectives and may be subject to variability.
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Laser Photonics Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LASE#NASDAQ">LASE</a>) stock is trading higher on Thursday after the company announced it <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/24/12/b42681379/laser-photonics-scores-order-from-walsh-service-solutions">received an order</a> from Walsh Service Solutions.
The Details: Walsh placed an order for the CleanTech IR-3040 which is a handheld fiber laser system designed by Laser for speedy surface decontamination.
It plans to utilize the CleanTech IR-3040 in the abatement and remediation of inland waterway infrastructure including canal locks.
Walsh said, &#8220;We selected Laser Photonics&#8217; CleanTech IR-3040 for the safety, versatility, and efficiency it will bring to our specific applications in this project and many others.&#8221;
John Armstrong, the Executive Vice President of LPC, stated, &#8220;We are thrilled that Walsh Service Solutions has selected Laser Photonics as its supplier of laser cleaning equipment for its critical project. It is essential that maintenance projects near waterways do not harm local ecosystems. This is where laser technology excels, as it eliminates the need for abrasives and chemicals, leaving no mess behind.&#8221;
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LASE Price Action: At the time of publication, Laser shares are trading 24.6% higher at $7.05, according to data from <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>.
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Editor&#8217;s note: The headline of this story has been corrected to state that SEALSQ Corp shares are rising. 
U.S. stocks turned higher midway through trading, with the Dow Jones index gaining around 50 points on Thursday.
The Dow traded up 0.12% to 43,347.41 while the NASDAQ rose 0.03% to 20,037.71. The S&amp;P 500 also rose, gaining, 0.05% to 6,042.96.
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Leading and Lagging Sectors Health care shares rose by just 0.1% on Thursday.
In trading on Thursday, information technology shares dipped by 0.4%.
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U.S. initial jobless claims fell by 1,000 from the previous week to a reading of 219,000 during the second week of December, compared to market estimates of 224,000.
Equities Trading UP &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
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<li>SEALSQ Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LAES#NASDAQ">LAES</a>) shares shot up 31% to $7.16. On Thursday, SEALSQ announced the launch of SEALQUANTUM.com Lab, a research hub designed to help businesses transition to quantum-safe encryption</li>
<li>Shares of SciSparc Ltd. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPRC#NASDAQ">SPRC</a>)got a boost, surging 155% to $0.5600 after the company announced it received its first shipment of vehicles manufactured by Anhui Jianghuai Automobile Group.</li>
<li>Zoomcar Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ZCAR#NASDAQ">ZCAR</a>) shares were also up, gaining 90% to $2.71 after it reported a 43% year-on-year increase in November bookings.</li>
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Equities Trading DOWN
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<li>Neuphoria Therapeutics Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NEUP#NASDAQ">NEUP</a>) shares dropped 38% to $4.10.</li>
<li>Shares of Baosheng Media Group Holdings Limited (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BAOS#NASDAQ">BAOS</a>) were down 34% to $4.66.</li>
<li>SaverOne 2014 Ltd (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SVRE#NASDAQ">SVRE</a>) was down, falling 30% to $1.0501.</li>
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Commodities In commodity news, oil traded up 0.2% to $70.25 while gold traded up 0.6% at $2,651.20.
Silver traded up 0.6% to $30.450 on Thursday, while copper rose 0.6% to $4.1335.
Euro zone
In Europe, markets in Germany, France, London, Spain and Switzerland are closed for the Boxing Day holiday.
Asia Pacific Markets
Asian markets closed mostly higher on Thursday, with Japan's Nikkei 225 gaining 1.12%, China's Shanghai Composite Index gaining 0.14% and India's BSE Sensex falling 0.01%.
Economics
U.S. initial jobless claims fell by 1,000 from the previous week to a reading of 219,000 during the second week of December, compared to market estimates of 224,000.
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China revealed additional economic stimulus measures on Tuesday in an effort to revive its struggling economy. Some hedge fund managers anticipated the move and have been buying up shares of Chinese tech companies that could benefit as Beijing unleashes more <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42671739/chinese-stocks-surge-on-stimulus-plans-to-counter-us-tariff-risks">fiscal support.&nbsp;</a>
The Details: China's Ministry of Finance on Tuesday pledged to boost domestic demand, increase government spending through pension and medical insurance subsidies and support a consumer goods trade-in program.&nbsp;
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According to a Reuters report, Beijing is also planning to increase special government bond issuance to 3 trillion yuan in 2025, up from 1 trillion yuan in 2024, to spur growth.&nbsp;
The People's Bank of China held rates steady this week, but investors anticipate more rate cuts next year, possibly in response to U.S. tariffs which may come with the Trump administration. 
Expert Traders: Hedge funds led by seasoned investors Michael Burry and John Tepper made <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/asia/24/11/42000692/david-teppers-appaloosa-trims-alibaba-stake-by-476-in-q3-2024-doubles-down-on-pdd-holdings-and-jd.com">significant investments</a> in Chinese stocks that may react to China's ongoing economic stimulus efforts.&nbsp;
‘Big Short': Burry's Scion Asset Management fund is <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/global/24/11/42002224/big-short-investor-michael-burry-doubles-down-on-chinese-tech-stocks-while-adding-protective-hedges">heavily invested</a> in Chinese companies and added to its sizable positions in the third quarter, according to the latest 13F filing. 
Scion holds 200,000 shares of Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BABA#NYSE">BABA</a>), representing its top holding and 16.36% of the fund's total investments. Chinese e-commerce giant JD.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JD#NASDAQ">JD</a>) is the firm's second-largest holding, with 500,000 shares, representing 15.41% of its portfolio. 
John Tepper: Appaloosa Management's Tepper <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/long-ideas/24/09/41050711/stocks-rise-as-china-signals-more-stimulus-billionaire-david-tepper-bets-big-on-everythi">recently told</a> CNBC that he was bullish on "everything" China-related due to the government's stimulus efforts and the firm's most recent SEC filings shows the investor put his money where his mouth is. 
"I didn't know that they were going to bring out the big guns," Tepper <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2024/10/03/hedge-funds-pile-into-chinese-stocks-as-stimulus-sparks-enthusiasm-.html">said</a> on CNBC's Squawk Box. "They kind of blew away expectations on the fiscal stimulus &#8230; And I think there's a whole shift."
Alibaba and PDD Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PDD#NASDAQ">PDD</a>) are the top holdings in Appaloosa's fund, which also holds smaller positions in JD.com, Baidu, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BIDU#NASDAQ">BIDU</a>), and the KraneShares CSI China Internet ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KWEB#NYSE">KWEB</a>). 
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IBM's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IBM#NYSE">IBM</a>) short percent of float has risen 9.17% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 23.14 million shares sold short, which is 2.5% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 5.84 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock/">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
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<h3>IBM Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1735238720_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for IBM has grown since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to fall in the near-term but traders should be aware that more shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing IBM's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, IBM's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 3.15%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze/">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
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Sysco's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SYY#NYSE">SYY</a>) short percent of float has risen 14.68% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 14.65 million shares sold short, which is 3.36% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 4.05 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock/">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/short-interest">List of the most shorted stocks</a>
<h3>Sysco Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1735238716_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Sysco has grown since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to fall in the near-term but traders should be aware that more shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Sysco's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Sysco's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 4.32%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
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Peering Into Sysco's Recent Short Interest

Honest Co's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HNST#NYSE">HNST</a>) short percent of float has risen 74.16% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 2.58 million shares sold short, which is 3.1% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 1.0 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock/">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/short-interest">List of the most shorted stocks</a>
<h3>Honest Co Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1735238711_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Honest Co has grown since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to fall in the near-term but traders should be aware that more shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Honest Co's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Honest Co's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 5.33%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
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Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bullish stance on Bitdeer Technologies (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BTDR#NASDAQ">BTDR</a>).
And retail traders should know.
We noticed this today when the positions 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 BTDR, it often means somebody knows something is about to happen.
Today, Benzinga's options scanner spotted 17 options trades for Bitdeer Technologies.
This isn't normal.
The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 58% bullish and 29%, bearish.
Out of all of the options we uncovered, there was 1 put, for a total amount of $31,325, and 16, calls, for a total amount of $1,214,972.
<h3>Projected Price Targets</h3>
Taking into account the Volume and Open Interest on these contracts, it appears that whales have been targeting a price range from $10.0 to $35.0 for Bitdeer Technologies over the last 3 months. 
<h3>Analyzing Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
In today's trading context, the average open interest for options of Bitdeer Technologies stands at 2269.22, with a total volume reaching 7,946.00. The accompanying chart delineates the progression of both call and put option volume and open interest for high-value trades in Bitdeer Technologies, situated within the strike price corridor from $10.0 to $35.0, throughout the last 30 days.
<h3>Bitdeer Technologies 30-Day Option Volume &amp; Interest Snapshot</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1735237840_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Noteworthy Options Activity:</h3>

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<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>
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<td>BTDR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$6.6</td>
<td>$6.5</td>
<td>$6.5</td>
<td>$25.00</td>
<td>$247.0K</td>
<td>3.8K</td>
<td>1.3K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BTDR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$6.6</td>
<td>$6.3</td>
<td>$6.5</td>
<td>$25.00</td>
<td>$195.0K</td>
<td>3.8K</td>
<td>1.7K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BTDR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$14.3</td>
<td>$12.1</td>
<td>$14.3</td>
<td>$10.00</td>
<td>$143.0K</td>
<td>4.8K</td>
<td>101</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BTDR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$5.9</td>
<td>$5.6</td>
<td>$5.8</td>
<td>$25.00</td>
<td>$116.0K</td>
<td>3.8K</td>
<td>401</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BTDR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$6.6</td>
<td>$6.3</td>
<td>$6.5</td>
<td>$25.00</td>
<td>$78.0K</td>
<td>3.8K</td>
<td>690</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Bitdeer Technologies</h3>
Bitdeer Technologies Group is principally engaged in provision of digital asset mining services. Its majority business segments are: proprietary mining, cloud hash rate sharing and cloud hosting. The company operates five proprietary mining datacenters in the United States and Norway.
Having examined the options trading patterns of Bitdeer Technologies, our attention now turns directly to the company. This shift allows us to delve into its present market position and performance
<h3>Present Market Standing of Bitdeer Technologies</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a volume of 5,257,090, the price of BTDR is up 5.03% at $24.75. </li>
<li>RSI indicators hint that the underlying stock may be overbought.</li>
<li>Next earnings are expected to be released in 91 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What The Experts Say On Bitdeer Technologies</h3>
5 market experts have recently issued ratings for this stock, with a consensus target price of $24.8.
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&#x2A; An analyst from Northland Capital Markets has decided to maintain their Outperform rating on Bitdeer Technologies, which currently sits at a price target of $20. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Roth MKM keeps a Buy rating on Bitdeer Technologies with a target price of $29. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Benchmark persists with their Buy rating on Bitdeer Technologies, maintaining a target price of $29. 
&#x2A; An analyst from B. Riley Securities persists with their Buy rating on Bitdeer Technologies, maintaining a target price of $24. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Rosenblatt persists with their Buy rating on Bitdeer Technologies, maintaining a target price of $22. 
Trading options involves greater risks but also offers the potential for higher profits. Savvy traders mitigate these risks through ongoing education, strategic trade adjustments, utilizing various indicators, and staying attuned to market dynamics. Keep up with the latest options trades for Bitdeer Technologies with <a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/register174">Benzinga Pro</a> for real-time alerts.

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Decoding Bitdeer Technologies's Options Activity: What's the Big Picture?

Financial giants have made a conspicuous bullish move on Rivian Automotive. Our analysis of options history for Rivian Automotive (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RIVN#NASDAQ">RIVN</a>) revealed 12 unusual trades.
Delving into the details, we found 58% of traders were bullish, while 41% showed bearish tendencies. Out of all the trades we spotted, 2 were puts, with a value of $107,706, and 10 were calls, valued at $400,301.
<h3>Projected Price Targets</h3>
Taking into account the Volume and Open Interest on these contracts, it appears that whales have been targeting a price range from $10.0 to $20.0 for Rivian Automotive over the last 3 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 Rivian Automotive'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 Rivian Automotive's whale trades within a strike price range from $10.0 to $20.0 in the last 30 days. 
<h3>Rivian Automotive Call and Put Volume: 30-Day Overview</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1735237835_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Noteworthy Options Activity:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>RIVN</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$1.37</td>
<td>$1.32</td>
<td>$1.32</td>
<td>$10.00</td>
<td>$79.5K</td>
<td>14.7K</td>
<td>605</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>RIVN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$1.89</td>
<td>$1.82</td>
<td>$1.89</td>
<td>$17.50</td>
<td>$56.5K</td>
<td>14.5K</td>
<td>840</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>RIVN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$1.88</td>
<td>$1.8</td>
<td>$1.86</td>
<td>$17.50</td>
<td>$55.8K</td>
<td>14.5K</td>
<td>540</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>RIVN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$1.04</td>
<td>$0.99</td>
<td>$0.99</td>
<td>$17.50</td>
<td>$44.3K</td>
<td>19.4K</td>
<td>647</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>RIVN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/27/24</td>
<td>$0.17</td>
<td>$0.16</td>
<td>$0.16</td>
<td>$14.50</td>
<td>$41.5K</td>
<td>15.9K</td>
<td>11.1K</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Rivian Automotive</h3>
Rivian Automotive Inc designs, develops, and manufactures category-defining electric vehicles and accessories. In the consumer market, the company launched the R1 platform with the first generation of consumer vehicles: the R1T, a two-row, five-passenger pickup truck, and the R1S, a three-row, seven-passenger sport utility vehicle (SUV).
<h3>Where Is Rivian Automotive Standing Right Now?</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a volume of 12,092,625, the price of RIVN is down -0.39% at $14.01. </li>
<li>RSI indicators hint that the underlying stock may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Next earnings are expected to be released in 55 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Professional Analyst Ratings for Rivian Automotive</h3>
A total of 1 professional analysts have given their take on this stock in the last 30 days, setting an average price target of $16.0.
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Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bearish stance on QuantumScape (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QS#NYSE">QS</a>).
And retail traders should know.
We noticed this today when the positions 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 QS, it often means somebody knows something is about to happen.
Today, Benzinga's options scanner spotted 20 options trades for QuantumScape.
This isn't normal.
The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 45% bullish and 50%, bearish.
Out of all of the options we uncovered, there was 1 put, for a total amount of $38,688, and 19, calls, for a total amount of $1,041,876.
<h3>Projected Price Targets</h3>
After evaluating the trading volumes and Open Interest, it's evident that the major market movers are focusing on a price band between $4.0 and $15.0 for QuantumScape, spanning the last three months.
<h3>Insights into Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
Examining the volume and open interest provides crucial insights into stock research. This information is key in gauging liquidity and interest levels for QuantumScape's options at certain strike prices. Below, we present a snapshot of the trends in volume and open interest for calls and puts across QuantumScape's significant trades, within a strike price range of $4.0 to $15.0, over the past month.
<h3>QuantumScape 30-Day Option Volume &amp; Interest Snapshot</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1735237830_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>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>QS</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$1.0</td>
<td>$0.98</td>
<td>$0.98</td>
<td>$6.00</td>
<td>$147.1K</td>
<td>14.6K</td>
<td>2.8K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>QS</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$1.01</td>
<td>$0.99</td>
<td>$0.99</td>
<td>$6.00</td>
<td>$99.0K</td>
<td>14.6K</td>
<td>4.5K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>QS</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>08/15/25</td>
<td>$0.89</td>
<td>$0.81</td>
<td>$0.85</td>
<td>$10.00</td>
<td>$85.0K</td>
<td>3.1K</td>
<td>4.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>QS</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$1.09</td>
<td>$0.98</td>
<td>$1.05</td>
<td>$5.00</td>
<td>$78.7K</td>
<td>17.8K</td>
<td>1.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>QS</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>08/15/25</td>
<td>$0.75</td>
<td>$0.71</td>
<td>$0.75</td>
<td>$10.00</td>
<td>$75.0K</td>
<td>3.1K</td>
<td>3.0K</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About QuantumScape</h3>
QuantumScape Corp is engaged in the development of next-generation solid-state lithium-metal batteries for use in electric vehicles. It developed an anode-less cell design, which delivers high energy density while lowering material costs and simplifying manufacturing.
After a thorough review of the options trading surrounding QuantumScape, we move to examine the company in more detail. This includes an assessment of its current market status and performance.
<h3>Current Position of QuantumScape</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a volume of 25,547,611, the price of QS is up 12.57% at $6.04. </li>
<li>RSI indicators hint that the underlying stock may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Next earnings are expected to be released in 48 days.</li>
</ul>
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In a podcast, personal finance guru Dave Ramsey boldly declared that even if offered $1 billion at 0% interest for 10 years, he wouldn't take it. That's right, not even a billion dollars with no interest could tempt Ramsey to break his cardinal rule of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/24/09/40764506/dave-ramsey-says-youll-never-win-with-money-while-paying-payments-the-real-cost-of-debt">never borrowing money</a>.
Why is he so adamant? Ramsey's belief comes from years of teaching and living by one simple idea: debt is a risk and he's not willing to take that chance. "I don't borrow money," Ramsey said confidently, staying true to the advice he's shared with millions through his books, radio show, podcast and financial classes.
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For Ramsey, living without debt is more than just a financial strategy – it's a way of life. He believes that borrowing compromises financial freedom no matter how favorable the terms. By avoiding debt, Ramsey says you eliminate risk and maximize your income's potential to build wealth and create security.
"Your most powerful wealth-building tool is your income," he explained. "When you don't have any debt, you've freed up cash flow to build wealth." So even with the hypothetical offer of $1 billion at 0% interest, Ramsey's focus on staying debt-free trumps the appeal of having a sizable amount of interest-free capital.
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<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/24/09/40883246/graham-stephan-challenges-dave-ramsey-on-whether-good-debt-can-build-wealth-are-we-underestimati">Graham Stephan</a>, host of The Iced Coffee Hour <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vFrRAGKFbu0">podcast</a> where Ramsey made these comments, argued that borrowing $1 billion and investing it in a safe option like Treasury bonds – currently offering 5% yields – would generate massive returns. Ramsey's response? It's not just about the math; it's about principles.
"Mathematically, it might make sense," he admitted. "But I built a career and financial success on avoiding debt and I'm not about to change that now. Borrowing money is an unnecessary risk and I'm not interested in playing that game."
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">A Philosophy Rooted in Experience</h2>
Ramsey's firm stance on debt is deeply personal. Early in his career, he amassed significant wealth through real estate investments, heavily leveraging debt to grow his portfolio. But when the market turned, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/24/12/42514449/dave-ramsey-says-his-wife-wanted-to-leave-him-but-she-didnt-have-a-car-hitting-rock-bottom-finan">Ramsey lost everything</a> and declared bankruptcy. That experience shaped his financial philosophy and fueled his commitment to living debt-free.
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The same tenets still guide Ramsey Solutions, his financial education empire, today. The expansive Franklin, Tennessee, campus that serves as the company's headquarters was constructed entirely without borrowed funds.
Ramsey's message is that wealth comes from discipline, intentionality and patience, not shortcuts or leveraging debt. His <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/real-estate/24/12/42380649/dave-ramsey-warns-23-year-old-homebuyer-dont-skip-this-critical-step-before-buying-your-first-house">Baby Steps program</a>, which has helped millions of people get out of debt and build financial security, is based on this philosophy. From saving a $1,000 emergency fund to paying off all non-mortgage debt and investing 15% of your income for retirement, the steps prioritize stability and long-term wealth over quick fixes.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Sticking to His Guns</h2>
While rejecting a hypothetical $1 billion may seem drastic to some, it's simply a matter of consistency. Everything he has taught for decades would be contradicted if he accepted that money. He has personally witnessed the devastating effects debt can have on people's lives and he's unwilling to go there (again) for any amount of money.
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Ryde Group Ltd. (AMEX:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RYDE#AMEX">RYDE</a>) shares are trading higher on Thursday after the company disclosed the renewal of its full ride-hail and carpool service operator licenses <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/24/12/ac42685533/ryde-marks-a-transformative-milestone-in-singapores-mobility-landscape" rel="noreferrer noopener">for three years in Singapore</a>.
As Singapore&#8217;s transportation landscape evolves, Ryde uses technology and AI-driven algorithms to enhance the commuting experience.
Subashini Thanakodi, Associate Director of Operations, said, &#8220;We are deeply honored to have achieved this milestone, which reflects Ryde&#8217;s commitment to creating sustainable and inclusive mobility solutions for everyone.&#8221;
Since 2014, Ryde has focused on empowering driver-partners and improving commuter experiences.
Its 0% commission policy, 7 driver commitments, and 1-day leave scheme ensure higher earnings and better work-life balance for drivers.
For riders, Ryde offers an enhanced app with AI-driven recommendations, faster ride-matching, and seamless booking.
The Ryde+ subscription provides savings, quicker bookings, and exclusive perks, strengthening rider loyalty and affordability.
Last month, Ryde extended its partnership with Singlife, by signing an MOU to implement a Work Injury Compensation Act Protection Plan for platform workers, effective January 1, 2025, <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/24/11/b41876624/ryde-extends-partnership-with-singlife-to-implement-work-injury-compensation-protection-for-driver" rel="noreferrer noopener">building on the RydeSafe initiative for riders</a>.
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Floki&#8217;s (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/">FLOKI</a>) proposal to launch a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/11/42198180/dogecoin-gets-its-first-exchange-traded-product-in-sweden">Floki Exchange-Traded Product</a> (ETP) has prompted traders to predict bullish price action.
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<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Cryptocurrency</td>
<td>Price&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</td>
<td>Market Cap</td>
<td>24-Hour Trend</td>
<td>7-Day Trend</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Floki (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/">FLOKI</a>)</td>
<td>&nbsp;$0.0001748</td>
<td>$1.7 billion</td>
<td>-1.5%&nbsp;</td>
<td>+0.6%&nbsp;</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Dogecoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/doge/usd">DOGE</a>)</td>
<td>&nbsp;$0.3131</td>
<td>$46 billion</td>
<td>-5.6%&nbsp;</td>
<td>&nbsp;-2.1%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/shib/usd">SHIB</a>)</td>
<td>&nbsp;$0.00002148&nbsp;</td>
<td>$12.7 billion</td>
<td>-6.2%&nbsp;</td>
<td>&nbsp;-3.9%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</figure>
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A breakout could result in a 50% upward move, with a possible rally to $0.0005467—<a href="https://x.com/JavonTM1/status/1872333522972946828">marking</a> a +200% upside from current levels.
Another trader, Inmortal, emphasized that Floki stands out among meme coins due to its active development, suggesting it is &#8220;ready to lead the next leg up.&#8221;
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">Only memecoin that whenever you look at it is always working on something. Ready to lead the next leg up.<a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24FLOKI&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">$FLOKI</a> <a href="https://t.co/lxoFN8vXiA">https://t.co/lxoFN8vXiA</a> <a href="https://t.co/cLOsBgJ6jO">pic.twitter.com/cLOsBgJ6jO</a>
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Meanwhile, TheCryptoBull <a href="https://x.com/TheCryptoBull77/status/1872164531918733585">speculated</a> that Floki's ETP launch might set the stage for further ETF discussions in 2025.
Community News: In a proposal from Dec. 25, Floki has announced plans to launch an ETP in partnership with an asset manager and ETP issuer. 
This move positions Floki as the second meme coin, after Dogecoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/doge/usd">DOGE</a>), to offer a live ETP. 
The proposed product is slated for listing on the SIX Swiss Exchange, Switzerland's largest stock exchange, in early Q1 2025.
Unlike Dogecoin's ETP, which is listed on Sweden's Spotlight Stock Market, Floki's debut on the SIX Swiss Exchange is seen as a significant step up in credibility and appeal.
To fund the ETP&#8217;s launch, the Floki team has <a href="https://snapshot.box/#/s:floki-inu.eth/proposal/0x50aa497ab85e56c5ec16cff70acd4e5146b333db06e5528496c931db4c62cbe6">proposed</a> a DAO vote to allocate liquidity. 
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The FPU series is Nano Labs&#8217; proprietary ASIC chip architecture tailored for high-bandwidth High Throughput Computing applications.
FPU3.0, utilizing advanced 3D DRAM stacking, achieves a fivefold increase in power efficiency compared to its predecessor, FPU2.0, setting a benchmark for energy-efficient, high-performance ASICs.
The FPU3.0 architecture features stacked 3D memory with a theoretical bandwidth of 24TB/s and an enhanced Smart-NOC on-chip network.
This modular design allows for rapid product updates by modifying the FPU core IP while reusing or upgrading other components, enabling the seamless introduction of new features.
This network accommodates diverse compute cores and traffic types, including large and small cores, full-crossbar, and feed-through traffic.
The Nano FPU architecture consists of four key components: the Smart Network-on-Chip, a high-bandwidth memory controller, chip-to-chip interconnect IOs, and the FPU core.
These chips deliver superior computational efficiency and lower power consumption compared to general-purpose CPUs and GP-GPUs, making them ideal for AI inference, edge AI computing, 5G data transmission processing, and network acceleration.
Price Action: NA shares are down 15.8% at $7.57 at the last check Thursday.
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One of the best ways to buy China Class A shares is through the iShares MSCI China A ETF (BATS:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/cnya-stock-quote/">CNYA</a>). It tracks the performance of domestic Chinese equities listed on the Shanghai or Shenzhen Stock Exchanges. The ETF currently has <a href="https://www.ishares.com/us/products/273318/ishares-msci-china-a-etf">564 holdings</a>.&nbsp;



Many of its holdings have the cash flow necessary to do buybacks. Here are three that should be stepping up their share repurchases in 2024.&nbsp;



<h2>China Merchants Bank (CIHKY)&nbsp;</h2>


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China Merchants Bank (OTCMKTS:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/cihky-stock-quote/">CIHKY</a>) is the third-largest holding in CNYA with a 1.78% weighting. Its shares are down nearly 36% over the past year.



The Chinese bank was founded in 1987. It was the first bank to undertake business outside of the government. Today, it has 1<a href="https://english.cmbchina.com/CmbInfo/About/DetailInfo.aspx?guid=ce1230c5-de69-441a-8861-d520fe3d287c">43 branches</a>, and 1,443 sub-branches, all located in 130 mainland China cities. According to the UK trade publication TheBanker.com, it is 11th on its most recent list of the Top 1000 World Banks.&nbsp;



The bank made the news recently in a bad way. The Chinese government gave Tian Huiyu, its former president, a <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-02-05/china-hands-ex-merchants-bank-president-suspended-death-sentence">suspended death sentence</a> over bribes and insider trading. The official verdict gave the executive a two-year suspension (converted to imprisonment if he&rsquo;s not found guilty of more crimes in that time). He was arrested in Oct. 2022. As part of his arrest, he was kicked out of the Communist Party.&nbsp;



Despite the <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-07-10/goldman-analysts-bearish-china-bank-view-draws-fresh-criticism">negative commentary</a> from Goldman Sachs regarding Merchants Bank&rsquo;s exposure to local government financing vehicles (LGFVs), the bank says that it only had $18.3 billion in loans to LGFVs at the end of 2022, about 13% of Goldman Sachs&rsquo; estimate.&nbsp;



In the nine months ended Sept. 30, 2023, Merchants Bank had <a href="https://s3gw.cmbimg.com/lb50.01-cmbweb-prd/cmbir/20231027/88a6b583-b67b-40d4-b32e-367eafaf57b7.pdf">260.2 billion</a> Chinese yuan ($36.2 billion) in operating profits. While 1.74% lower than the same period a year earlier, it has plenty to buy back its shares.&nbsp;



In January, buybacks of China A shares (<a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-02-07/everything-china-is-doing-to-rescue-its-battered-stock-market">$2.5 billion</a>) by Chinese companies were the highest monthly amount in the past three years.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;



<h2>BYD (BYDDF)</h2>


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BYD (OTCMKTS:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/byddf-stock-quote/">BYDDF</a>) is the 10th-largest holding in CNYA with a 0.91% weighting. Its shares are down over 22% in the past year.



BYD became famous because Warren Buffett and Charlie Munger invested <a href="https://fortune.com/2023/02/16/charlie-munger-byd-stake-warren-buffett-berkshire-hathaway-china-tesla/">$230 million</a> in the Chinese automaker in 2008 when electric vehicles weren&rsquo;t even on the radar. It was Munger who pushed for Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/brk.b-stock-quote/">BRK.B</a>), calling its founder, Wang Chuanfu, a cross between &ldquo;Thomas Edison and Jack Welch,&rdquo; Fortune reported.&nbsp;



Although Berkshire began selling down its stake in 2022, it still owns 87.6 million (8% 0f BYD) of the original 225 million shares. The holding company has long since got its initial investment back.&nbsp;&nbsp;



In January, BYD overtook Tesla (NASDAQ:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/tsla-stock-quote/">TSLA</a>) to become the <a href="https://www.cnn.com/2024/01/03/cars/china-byd-explainer-tesla-intl-hnk/index.html">world&rsquo;s largest</a> seller of fully electric vehicles. Although the company doesn&rsquo;t sell any of its passenger vehicles in the U.S. yet, it does sell its electric buses, which are made in California.&nbsp;



Its vertically integrated EV business makes its own lithium iron phosphate batteries for its needs and sells the rest to other car manufacturers.



At the end of January, BYD reported a preliminary 2023 net income of between 29 billion Chinese yuan ($4.03 billion) and 31 billion ($4.31 billion). The result was just shy of the top end of its analyst estimate for the year of <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-01-29/byd-preliminary-net-income-rises-up-to-87-but-misses-estimates">31.5 billion</a> ($4.38 billion).&nbsp;



That&rsquo;s still an impressive profit. As a result of the company&rsquo;s significant profit for the year, BYD announced a share buyback of 200 million Chinese yuan ($27.9 million) in December.&nbsp;&nbsp;



It could easily afford to do 20x the announced amount without losing sleep. I&rsquo;m sure Buffett hopes it does.&nbsp;



<h2>Haier Smart Home (HSHCY)</h2>


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Haier Smart Home&nbsp; (OTCMKTS:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/hshcy-stock-quote/">HSHCY</a>) is the 38th-largest holding in CNYA with a 0.43% weighting. Its shares are down more than 19% in the past year.



Haier is the largest manufacturer of household appliances in the world. It uses smart technology to improve the consumer&rsquo;s home experience. Its brands include Haier, Casarte, Leader and GE Appliances.&nbsp;



In December, the company announced acquiring Carrier Global&rsquo;s (NYSE:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/carr-stock-quote/">CARR</a>) commercial refrigeration business for <a href="https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/haier-smart-home-acquires-carriers-commercial-refrigeration-business-for-usd-640-million-302014753.html">$640 million</a>. It paid approximately 11x the business&rsquo;s 2022 earnings.&nbsp;



Carrier&rsquo;s commercial refrigeration business has over 2,000 service technicians operating in 10 countries, including the U.S. The transaction is expected to close in the second half of 2024.&nbsp;



Up until the announcement of this acquisition, Haier didn&rsquo;t have a commercial segment of its business. It does now, which enables it to grow its presence in food retail refrigeration and cold storage.&nbsp;



In the first nine months ended Sept. 30, Haier had an operating cash flow of <a href="https://smart-home.haier.com/en/gpxx/?id=stock_structure&amp;spm=inverstor.31583_pad.irheader_20200506_2.3">13.2 billion</a> Chinese yuan ($1.83 billion), up from 11.3 billion ($1.57 billion) in the same period in 2022. Its free cash flow in the first three quarters was 7.13 billion Chinese yuan ($990 million).&nbsp;



In April 2023, its board approved a share repurchase program of 3.0 billion Chinese yuan ($420 million) over the next 12 months. With an annualized free cash flow of $1.32 billion, it has plenty to make the buys. However, the program put a ceiling of 32 Chinese yuan ($4.45) a share on the buyback.&nbsp;



As of Sept. 30, 2023, it repurchased 40.41 million A shares for 921.83 million Chinese yuan ($128.1 million), or 22.81 Chinese yuan ($3.17) per share.&nbsp;



It&rsquo;s likely to complete the minimum buyback required by the authorization of 1.5 billion Chinese yuan ($210 million) before the April 2024 deadline.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;



On the date of publication, Will Ashworth did not have (either directly or indirectly) any positions in the securities mentioned in this article. The opinions expressed in this article are those of the writer, subject to the InvestorPlace.com <a href="https://investorplace.com/corporate/investorplace-publishing-guidelines/">Publishing Guidelines</a>.
<div>Will Ashworth has written about investments full-time since 2008. Publications where he&rsquo;s appeared include InvestorPlace, The Motley Fool Canada, Investopedia, Kiplinger, and several others in both the U.S. and Canada. He particularly enjoys creating model portfolios that stand the test of time. He lives in Halifax, Nova Scotia.</div><h3>More From InvestorPlace</h3>
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