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Item 9 Labs Corp is a vertically integrated cannabis operator and dispensary franchisor delivering premium products from its large-scale cultivation and production facilities in the United States. The Item 9 Labs brand specializes in products and user experience across several cannabis categories. The company also offers a dispensary franchise model through the national Unity Rd. retail brand. Easing barriers to entry, the franchise provides an opportunity for both new and existing dispensary owners to leverage the knowledge, resources, and ongoing support needed to thrive in their state compliantly and successfully. It also brings industry practices to markets nationwide through distinctive retail experience, cultivation capabilities, and product innovation.

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Deep-pocketed investors have adopted a bearish approach towards CVS Health (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CVS#NYSE">CVS</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 CVS usually suggests something big is about to happen.
We gleaned this information from our observations today when Benzinga's options scanner highlighted 11 extraordinary options activities for CVS Health. This level of activity is out of the ordinary.
The general mood among these heavyweight investors is divided, with 45% leaning bullish and 54% bearish. Among these notable options, 8 are puts, totaling $587,869, and 3 are calls, amounting to $211,402.
<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 $40.0 and $55.0 for CVS Health, spanning the last three months.
<h3>Analyzing Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
Examining the volume and open interest provides crucial insights into stock research. This information is key in gauging liquidity and interest levels for CVS Health's options at certain strike prices. Below, we present a snapshot of the trends in volume and open interest for calls and puts across CVS Health's significant trades, within a strike price range of $40.0 to $55.0, over the past month.
<h3>CVS Health Option Volume And Open Interest Over Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1735228831_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>CVS</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$13.85</td>
<td>$13.7</td>
<td>$13.85</td>
<td>$55.00</td>
<td>$191.1K</td>
<td>18.5K</td>
<td>1.8K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CVS</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$14.75</td>
<td>$13.85</td>
<td>$14.42</td>
<td>$55.00</td>
<td>$181.6K</td>
<td>18.5K</td>
<td>0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CVS</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$5.85</td>
<td>$5.75</td>
<td>$5.75</td>
<td>$40.00</td>
<td>$108.6K</td>
<td>261</td>
<td>302</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CVS</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$6.6</td>
<td>$6.5</td>
<td>$6.5</td>
<td>$47.50</td>
<td>$69.5K</td>
<td>812</td>
<td>94</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CVS</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$5.85</td>
<td>$5.75</td>
<td>$5.75</td>
<td>$40.00</td>
<td>$63.8K</td>
<td>261</td>
<td>2</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About CVS Health</h3>
CVS Health offers a diverse set of healthcare services. Its roots are in its retail pharmacy operations, where it operates over 9,000 stores primarily in the us. CVS is also a large pharmacy benefit manager (acquired through Caremark), processing about 2 billion adjusted claims annually. It also operates a top-tier health insurer (acquired through Aetna) where it serves about 26 million medical members. The company's recent acquisition of Oak Street adds primary care services to the mix, which could have significant synergies with all its existing business lines.
After a thorough review of the options trading surrounding CVS Health, we move to examine the company in more detail. This includes an assessment of its current market status and performance.
<h3>Current Position of CVS Health</h3>
<ul>
<li>Trading volume stands at 2,561,563, with CVS's price up by 2.01%, positioned at $45.14.</li>
<li>RSI indicators show the stock to be may be oversold.</li>
<li>Earnings announcement expected in 41 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Professional Analyst Ratings for CVS Health</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 $66.0.
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&#x2A; In a positive move, an analyst from Deutsche Bank has upgraded their rating to Buy and adjusted the price target to $66. 
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Whales with a lot of money to spend have taken a noticeably bearish stance on Celsius Holdings.
Looking at options history for Celsius Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CELH#NASDAQ">CELH</a>) we detected 8 trades.
If we consider the specifics of each trade, it is accurate to state that 25% of the investors opened trades with bullish expectations and 50% with bearish.
From the overall spotted trades, 5 are puts, for a total amount of $302,702 and 3, calls, for a total amount of $152,625.
<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 $20.0 and $60.0 for Celsius Holdings, 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 Celsius 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 Celsius Holdings's whale activity within a strike price range from $20.0 to $60.0 in the last 30 days. 
<h3>Celsius Holdings Option Activity Analysis: Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1735228826_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>CELH</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$33.75</td>
<td>$32.3</td>
<td>$32.9</td>
<td>$60.00</td>
<td>$164.5K</td>
<td>802</td>
<td align="right">50</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CELH</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$8.0</td>
<td>$7.4</td>
<td>$7.8</td>
<td>$20.00</td>
<td>$78.0K</td>
<td>15.5K</td>
<td align="right">100</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CELH</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$33.15</td>
<td>$32.45</td>
<td>$32.91</td>
<td>$60.00</td>
<td>$42.7K</td>
<td>802</td>
<td align="right">64</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CELH</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$11.45</td>
<td>$11.15</td>
<td>$11.3</td>
<td>$27.50</td>
<td>$38.4K</td>
<td>361</td>
<td align="right">50</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CELH</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$33.15</td>
<td>$32.45</td>
<td>$32.93</td>
<td>$60.00</td>
<td>$36.2K</td>
<td>802</td>
<td align="right">75</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Celsius Holdings</h3>
Celsius Holdings plays in the energy drink subsegment of the global nonalcoholic beverage market, with 96% of revenue concentrated in North America. Celsius' products contain natural ingredients and a metabolism-enhancing formulation, appealing to fitness and active lifestyle enthusiasts. The firm's portfolio includes its namesake Celsius Originals beverages, Celsius Essentials line (containing aminos), and Celsius On-the-Go powder packets. Celsius dedicates its efforts to branding and innovation, while it utilizes third parties for the manufacturing, packaging, and distribution of its products. In 2022, Celsius forged a 20-year distribution agreement with PepsiCo, which holds an 8.5% stake in the business.
<h3>Current Position of Celsius Holdings</h3>
<ul>
<li>Trading volume stands at 1,083,259, with CELH's price down by -0.18%, positioned at $27.31.</li>
<li>RSI indicators show the stock to be is currently neutral between overbought and oversold.</li>
<li>Earnings announcement expected in 63 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Expert Opinions on Celsius Holdings</h3>
In the last month, 5 experts released ratings on this stock with an average target price of $37.4.
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&#x2A; An analyst from Needham downgraded its action to Buy with a price target of $38. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Morgan Stanley persists with their Equal-Weight rating on Celsius Holdings, maintaining a target price of $42. 
&#x2A; An analyst from JP Morgan downgraded its action to Overweight with a price target of $37. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Deutsche Bank downgraded its action to Hold with a price target of $32. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Roth MKM continues to hold a Buy rating for Celsius Holdings, targeting a price of $38. 
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The statistics aren&#8217;t kind. Eighty percent of pro athletes go broke soon after retiring. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/sports/24/11/41918005/super-bowl-lix-betting-odds-kansas-city-chiefs-favorite-to-three-peat-can-detroit-lions-spoil-the-party-make-team-history">Kansas City Chiefs</a>&#8216; Marquise &#8220;Hollywood&#8221; Brown will not be among them. Despite NFL stars&#8217; eight-figure contracts, in most cases, their financial literacy does not match their salaries. Brown wants to change that.&nbsp;
&#8220;Players often leave their finances up to financial advisers who tend to invest in more traditional avenues, like stocks, because those methods also earn money for the advisers,&#8221; Brown told Mansion Global.
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&#8220;It hurts, seeing the stories of these guys who end up with nothing,&#8221; he said. &#8220;It&#8217;s a problem within the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/sports/24/12/42512587/netflix-analyst-say-its-only-investable-media-stock-projects-150-million-nfl-christmas-day-boost">NFL</a>, specifically for guys like myself who come from a background without a lot of money. We&#8217;re not educated on how to handle finances,&#8221; Brown, who has earned $25 million during a five-year career, continued.
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The Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver, who was first drafted to the NFL in 2019 – first playing for the Arizona Cardinals and Baltimore Ravens before signing with the Chiefs this year – has cofounded Platinum Pro Capital, a private equity real estate firm with his wife, real estate influencer Zoei Brown. The firm has joined Jason Caraway of Island Sky Investments to educate professional athletes on the advantages of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/24/12/42484255/seven-of-the-nations-top-10-luxury-listings-are-in-florida-but-trouble-brews-for-landlords">luxury real estate</a> investing – in their case – in the Caribbean and other resort areas.&nbsp;
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According to Bloomberg, the company has backed an oceanfront luxury condo development in the U.S. Virgin Islands, is renovating a resort in Grand Bahama Island and is planning other projects in <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/content/42532810/61st-coconut-grove-arts-festival-returns-presidents-day-weekend-2025-with-first-horizon-bank-as-pres">South Florida</a> and Costa Rica.
Player investors are not urged to buy high-end rental properties from Brown&#8217;s company. Rather, they invest in his fund passively for returns on their money and the option to stay in vacation properties for free during the off-season.&nbsp;
&#8220;A lot of guys in our field, they like luxurious things, they are drawn to attractive places,&#8221; Brown said. &#8220;And a lot of us travel in the offseason, so instead of having a traditional house, they are drawn to places that feel like a vacation. That&#8217;s appealing to guys. I feel like it creates a sense of unity. So, owning property on Caribbean islands saves money in the long term because that&#8217;s where everybody wants to travel in the offseason. It really caught the eye of a lot of people.&#8221;
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Brown&#8217;s Kansas Teammate Is Also An Avid Real Estate Investor</h2>
Of course, Marquise Brown isn&#8217;t the only NFL player with a penchant for real estate investing. Many players invest individually or as a group with other players. In fact, Brown&#8217;s teammate at Kansas, Justin Watson, is an investor in Teal Henderson&#8217;s Bones Investment Group, which, as of 2023, had 78 active investors, 97% of them athletes in the NFL. Bones Investment Group&#8217;s strategy is different from Brown&#8217;s, however. They invest in commercial buildings with tenants such as Publix, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/insights/news/24/12/42492211/heres-how-much-1000-invested-in-home-depot-15-years-ago-would-be-worth-today">Home Depot</a>, Target, Burger King, CVS and Walmart.
&#8220;If I can expand these athletes&#8217; horizons and kind of put them out there, you know their work ethic and their drive and their desire,&#8221; Henderson, whose husband is a former college football player and NFL agent, told ESPN, &#8220;they&#8217;re gonna dominate, right? And they&#8217;re just not in the commercial space because no one has given them the exposure and the access to it.&#8221;
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Following his basketball career, NBA Hall of Famer Kobe Bryant turned to investing in companies like BodyArmor and may have been helped on this new career path by<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/education/24/06/39547388/happy-birthday-elon-musk-53-facts-and-figures-about-tesla-spacex-ceo-on-his-53rd-birthday"> billionaire Elon Musk.</a>
What Happened: Bryant spoke highly of Musk during an appearance at a 2017 convenience store trade show promoting BodyArmor, a beverage brand <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/21/11/23794643/kobe-bryant-bought-10-of-bodyarmor-in-2014-heres-how-much-that-investment-is-worth-now">he invested in</a> back in 2014.
"Elon Musk is I think a genius by all accounts," Bryant said in the interview, as shared by <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jSVdxhTEJP4">CNBC</a>.
Bryant praised the commitment and work that Musk put into his companies during the interview. The former NBA star said that he asked Musk one time about how he continues learning.
"The amount of research and the amount of study that he does is unheard of."
Bryant said that Musk shared an important investment lesson with him.
"He will always say the most important thing is imagination."
Bryant shared with the interviewer that imagination could be the key to elevating great ideas beyond merely reading books and studying.
"If you don't have the imagination to then take it to another level, it doesn't mean anything."
Bryant said his conversation with Musk was great and a joy.
The interviewer asked Bryant if this meant he would buy Tesla stock, prompting a great sound bite from the NBA star.
"I'll buy into Elon," Bryant answered.
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Why It's Important: Bryant died tragically in<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/20/01/15186099/nba-legend-kobe-bryant-41-dies-in-helicopter-crash"> a helicopter crash</a> in January 2020 at the age of 41.
In the NBA, Bryant spent 20 seasons with the Los Angeles Lakers, the second-most seasons with a single team in league history.
Bryant's 33,643 points rank fourth all-time and the NBA Hall of Famer holds several records and ranks among the top players of all time. Bryant won five NBA championships during his career and took home four NBA MVP awards and two NBA Finals MVP awards.
After his basketball career, Bryant became an investor in several companies, including BodyArmor. In 2014, Bryant invested $6 million for a 10% stake in the beverage company.
Coca-Cola later acquired full control of BodyArmor in 2021, increasing its existing minority stake in the company. The beverage giant paid $5.6 billion to acquire the remainder of the company valuing BodyArmor at $8 billion.
This meant that Bryant's early stake went from $6 million to $800 million, representing one of the best returns on an investment ever achieved by a former athlete.
Musk's advice for Bryant may have shaped the way he looked at the BodyArmor and other investments.
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RPM International Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RPM#NYSE">RPM</a>) will release its second-quarter financial results, before the opening bell, on <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/RPM/earnings">Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025.</a>
Analysts expect the Medina, Ohio-based company to report quarterly earnings at $1.34 per share, up from $1.22 per share in the year-ago period. RPM International projects quarterly revenue of $1.79 billion, compared to $1.79 billion a year earlier, according to data from <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a>.
On Oct. 2, RPM International reported first-quarter results. Sales declined 2.1% Y/Y to $1.97 billion, missing the consensus of $2.015 billion.
RPM International shares fell 0.6% to close at $125.35 on Tuesday.
Benzinga readers can access the latest analyst ratings on the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/22/09/28888638/exclusive-study-finds-benzinga-analyst-ratings-data-yields-market-beating-strategie">Analyst Stock Ratings</a> page. Readers can sort by stock ticker, company name, analyst firm, rating change or other variables.
Let's have a look at how Benzinga's most-accurate <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/RPM/analyst-ratings">analysts have rated the company</a> in the recent period.
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<li>Morgan Stanley analyst Vincent Sinisi maintained an Equal-Weight rating and raised the price target from $107 to $125 on Oct. 4. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 73%.</li>
<li>Seaport Global analyst Michael Harrison maintained a Buy rating and increased the price target from $140 to $150 on Oct. 3. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 69%.</li>
<li>Wells Fargo analyst Michael Sison maintained an Equal-Weight rating and increased the price target from $125 to $134 on Oct. 3. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 67%.</li>
<li>JP Morgan analyst Jeffrey Zekauskas maintained a Neutral rating and raised the price target from $120 to $126 on Oct. 3. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 67%.</li>
<li>BMO Capital analyst John McNulty reiterated an Outperform rating and increased the price target from $139 to $149 on Oct. 3. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 61%.</li>
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The company has embedded its unique markers into the coating of standard NFC and RFID chips, enabling precise authentication and verification throughout their lifecycle.
The proprietary coating not only works with off-the-shelf chips but also enhances durability, performance, and resilience to environmental stressors, potentially extending the lifespan and reliability of the chips.
Additionally, the coating can store data and withstand high temperatures (up to 150°C), providing extra protection against the elements.
SMX envisions its technology benefiting the growing market for wearable and flexible electronics, including smartwatches, fitness trackers, and medical devices, where secure, lightweight, and durable components are essential.
The technology is also well-suited for use in fashion, sports, and activewear, where components need to endure tough conditions like washing, flexing, and exposure to sweat and corrosion.
This month, SMX and Ybyra Capital formed a partnership. This deal positions Brazil to fully leverage its vast resources while implementing advanced technology for supply chain traceability, accountability, and sustainability, showcasing <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/24/12/ac42386164/combining-assets-smx-and-ybyr-capital-adds-the-once-missing-link-to-brazils-manufacturing-evoluti" rel="noreferrer noopener">the country&#8217;s commitment to leading global change</a>.
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Financial giants have made a conspicuous bearish move on CrowdStrike Holdings. Our analysis of options history for CrowdStrike Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRWD#NASDAQ">CRWD</a>) revealed 9 unusual trades.
Delving into the details, we found 33% of traders were bullish, while 44% showed bearish tendencies. Out of all the trades we spotted, 4 were puts, with a value of $203,965, and 5 were calls, valued at $190,991.
<h3>Predicted Price Range</h3>
Based on the trading activity, it appears that the significant investors are aiming for a price territory stretching from $140.0 to $430.0 for CrowdStrike Holdings over the recent three months. 
<h3>Insights into 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 CrowdStrike Holdings's options at specified strike prices. The forthcoming data visualizes the fluctuation in volume and open interest for both calls and puts, linked to CrowdStrike Holdings's substantial trades, within a strike price spectrum from $140.0 to $430.0 over the preceding 30 days.
<h3>CrowdStrike Holdings Option Volume And Open Interest Over Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1735227935_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>CRWD</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$64.85</td>
<td>$63.0</td>
<td>$64.85</td>
<td>$380.00</td>
<td>$64.8K</td>
<td align="right">109</td>
<td align="right">11</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CRWD</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/31/25</td>
<td>$18.45</td>
<td>$16.8</td>
<td>$17.3</td>
<td>$365.00</td>
<td>$51.9K</td>
<td align="right">56</td>
<td align="right">30</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CRWD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$26.75</td>
<td>$25.4</td>
<td>$25.9</td>
<td>$430.00</td>
<td>$51.8K</td>
<td align="right">182</td>
<td align="right">20</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CRWD</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$51.2</td>
<td>$50.75</td>
<td>$51.2</td>
<td>$320.00</td>
<td>$51.2K</td>
<td align="right">154</td>
<td align="right">10</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CRWD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$244.0</td>
<td>$244.0</td>
<td>$244.0</td>
<td>$140.00</td>
<td>$48.8K</td>
<td align="right">17</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About CrowdStrike Holdings</h3>
CrowdStrike is a cloud-based cybersecurity company specializing in next-generation security verticals such as endpoint, cloud workload, identity, and security operations. CrowdStrike's primary offering is its Falcon platform that offers a proverbial single pane of glass for an enterprise to detect and respond to security threats attacking its IT infrastructure. The Texas-based firm was founded in 2011 and went public in 2019.
Following our analysis of the options activities associated with CrowdStrike Holdings, we pivot to a closer look at the company's own performance.
<h3>Current Position of CrowdStrike Holdings</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a trading volume of 245,017, the price of CRWD is down by -0.05%, reaching $365.62.</li>
<li>Current RSI values indicate that the stock is may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Next earnings report is scheduled for 68 days from now.</li>
</ul>
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Financial giants have made a conspicuous bearish move on Micron Technology. Our analysis of options history for Micron Technology (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MU#NASDAQ">MU</a>) revealed 37 unusual trades.
Delving into the details, we found 27% of traders were bullish, while 59% showed bearish tendencies. Out of all the trades we spotted, 9 were puts, with a value of $1,735,303, and 28 were calls, valued at $3,002,252.
<h3>Projected Price Targets</h3>
Based on the trading activity, it appears that the significant investors are aiming for a price territory stretching from $77.0 to $160.0 for Micron Technology over the recent 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 Micron Technology's options at certain strike prices. Below, we present a snapshot of the trends in volume and open interest for calls and puts across Micron Technology's significant trades, within a strike price range of $77.0 to $160.0, over the past month.
<h3>Micron Technology Call and Put Volume: 30-Day Overview</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1735227931_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>MU</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$5.3</td>
<td>$5.2</td>
<td>$5.29</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
<td>$1.3M</td>
<td>5.1K</td>
<td>2.5K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MU</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/31/25</td>
<td>$0.73</td>
<td>$0.64</td>
<td>$0.7</td>
<td>$77.00</td>
<td>$488.6K</td>
<td>8</td>
<td>6.9K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MU</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$6.85</td>
<td>$6.75</td>
<td>$6.85</td>
<td>$80.00</td>
<td>$445.2K</td>
<td>1.7K</td>
<td>650</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MU</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$15.1</td>
<td>$14.85</td>
<td>$15.0</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
<td>$337.5K</td>
<td>3.6K</td>
<td>225</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MU</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$26.55</td>
<td>$25.45</td>
<td>$26.18</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
<td>$193.4K</td>
<td>1.6K</td>
<td>40</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Micron Technology</h3>
Micron is one of the largest semiconductor companies in the world, specializing in memory and storage chips. Its primary revenue stream comes from dynamic random access memory, or DRAM, and it also has minority exposure to not-and or NAND, flash chips. Micron serves a global customer base, selling chips into data centers, mobile phones, consumer electronics, and industrial and automotive applications. The firm is vertically integrated.
<h3>Micron Technology's Current Market Status</h3>
<ul>
<li>Currently trading with a volume of 3,694,382, the MU's price is down by -0.84%, now at $88.53. </li>
<li>RSI readings suggest the stock is currently is currently neutral between overbought and oversold.</li>
<li>Anticipated earnings release is in 83 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What Analysts Are Saying About Micron Technology</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 $151.0.
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&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Needham keeps a Buy rating on Micron Technology with a target price of $120. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Rosenblatt has decided to maintain their Buy rating on Micron Technology, which currently sits at a price target of $250. 
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&#x2A; An analyst from Bernstein persists with their Outperform rating on Micron Technology, maintaining a target price of $120. 
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Micron Technology's Options: A Look at What the Big Money is Thinking

Deep-pocketed investors have adopted a bearish approach towards ARM Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARM#NASDAQ">ARM</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 ARM usually suggests something big is about to happen.
We gleaned this information from our observations today when Benzinga's options scanner highlighted 9 extraordinary options activities for ARM Holdings. This level of activity is out of the ordinary.
The general mood among these heavyweight investors is divided, with 22% leaning bullish and 66% bearish. Among these notable options, 3 are puts, totaling $180,189, and 6 are calls, amounting to $344,910.
<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 $75.0 to $250.0 for ARM Holdings over the recent 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 ARM 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 ARM Holdings's whale activity within a strike price range from $75.0 to $250.0 in the last 30 days. 
<h3>ARM Holdings Option Volume And Open Interest Over Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1735227926_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>ARM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$58.45</td>
<td>$57.65</td>
<td>$57.65</td>
<td>$75.00</td>
<td>$144.0K</td>
<td>2.6K</td>
<td align="right">25</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ARM</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$121.45</td>
<td>$119.45</td>
<td>$120.34</td>
<td>$250.00</td>
<td>$108.3K</td>
<td>216</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ARM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$57.95</td>
<td>$56.95</td>
<td>$56.95</td>
<td>$75.00</td>
<td>$56.9K</td>
<td>2.6K</td>
<td align="right">65</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ARM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$56.9</td>
<td>$56.65</td>
<td>$56.65</td>
<td>$75.00</td>
<td>$56.6K</td>
<td>2.6K</td>
<td align="right">45</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ARM</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$120.45</td>
<td>$118.75</td>
<td>$119.86</td>
<td>$250.00</td>
<td>$35.9K</td>
<td>216</td>
<td align="right">17</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About ARM Holdings</h3>
Arm Holdings is the IP owner and developer of the ARM architecture (ARM stands for Acorn RISC Machine), which is used in 99% of the world's smartphone CPU cores, and it also has high market share in other battery-powered devices like wearables, tablets, or sensors. Arm licenses its architecture for a fee, offering different types of licenses depending on the flexibility the customer needs. Customers like Apple or Qualcomm buy architectural licenses, which allows them to modify the architecture and add or delete instructions to tailor the chips to their specific needs. Other clients directly buy off-the-shelf designs from Arm. Off-the-shelf and architectural customers pay a royalty fee per chip shipped.
After a thorough review of the options trading surrounding ARM Holdings, we move to examine the company in more detail. This includes an assessment of its current market status and performance.
<h3>Where Is ARM Holdings Standing Right Now?</h3>
<ul>
<li>Trading volume stands at 693,623, with ARM's price up by 0.32%, positioned at $132.22.</li>
<li>RSI indicators show the stock to be is currently neutral between overbought and oversold.</li>
<li>Earnings announcement expected in 41 days.</li>
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<li>Raymond James raised the price target for Kemper Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KMPR#NYSE">KMPR</a>) from $75 to $82. Raymond James analyst C. Gregory Peters maintained a Strong Buy rating. Kemper shares closed at $65.25 on Tuesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/KMPR/analyst-ratings">See </a><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/MSFT/analyst-ratings">how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
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In the current market session, Academy Sports Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ASO#NASDAQ">ASO</a>) share price is at $56.61, after a 2.74% drop. Over the past month, the stock increased by 20.93%, but over the past year, it actually decreased by 9.76%. With good short-term performance like this, and questionable long-term performance, long-term shareholders might want to start looking into the company's price-to-earnings ratio.

<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1735227018_0.png" alt="Past Year Chart" />

<h3>How Does Academy Sports P/E Compare to Other Companies?</h3>
The P/E ratio is used by long-term shareholders to assess the company's market performance against aggregate market data, historical earnings, and the industry at large. A lower P/E could indicate that shareholders do not expect the stock to perform better in the future or it could mean that the company is undervalued. 
Compared to the aggregate P/E ratio of the 19.34 in the Specialty Retail industry, Academy Sports Inc. has a lower P/E ratio of 9.62. Shareholders might be inclined to think that the stock might perform worse than it's industry peers. It's also possible that the stock is undervalued. 

<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1735227018_1.png" alt="Guage" />

In conclusion, the price-to-earnings ratio is a useful metric for analyzing a company's market performance, but it has its limitations. While a lower P/E can indicate that a company is undervalued, it can also suggest that shareholders do not expect future growth. Additionally, the P/E ratio should not be used in isolation, as other factors such as industry trends and business cycles can also impact a company's stock price. Therefore, investors should use the P/E ratio in conjunction with other financial metrics and qualitative analysis to make informed investment decisions.

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In the footsteps of tech titans like Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos, real estate mogul Grant Cardone is making waves in Florida.
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The ambitious fund seeks to raise $87.5 million, with a minimum investment of $250,000 per investor.
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"I make the purchase with my money and I pay cash for the real estate and the Bitcoin at purchase," Cardone told Realtor.com. "Then I offer it to my audience of investors and partners at the same price I purchased it. We have no debt."
For the next 48 months, the cash flow generated from the real estate portfolio will be systematically reinvested to purchase an additional $14 million worth of Bitcoin. The reinvestment strategy is expected to yield significant returns. Cardone claims historical performance suggests Bitcoin could appreciate to about $30 million over four years.
"This takes the volatility out of the Bitcoin because the real estate is cash flowing every month," Cardone said.
At the end of 48 months, the Bitcoin acquired through cash flow reinvestment will be liquidated. Investors will receive their initial capital back while retaining ownership of both the real estate and their original Bitcoin investment.
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The innovative approach, combining the traditionally stable real estate market with the often unpredictable cryptocurrency market, raises questions about its feasibility: Can this unconventional strategy truly yield the desired results?
Yoann Dorat, a real estate agent at One Sotheby's International Realty in West Palm Beach, Florida, believes it may work.
"It's an interesting concept, like mixing two different worlds: one that's known for steady appreciation and reliable returns and another that's, well, the Wild West," Dorat said. "If you're comfortable with both real estate fundamentals and the roller-coaster nature of crypto, it might be worth exploring."
Cardone emphasizes the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/real-estate/24/06/39318291/grant-cardone-claims-california-lost-1-billion-after-his-2012-exodus-to-florida">significant returns</a> he has achieved with his Bitcoin investment. In 2013, he received 100 Bitcoin for a speaking engagement in Las Vegas, a relatively small sum then valued at about $500. Today, that investment has yielded a remarkable return, with the current value of those Bitcoins estimated at around $10 million.
"I didn't even know what Bitcoin was, but I was like, ‘Let's do it,'" he said.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Cardone's Bitcoin Real Estate Fund Targets Space Coast&nbsp;</h2>
Cardone's Bitcoin real estate fund will focus on properties along Florida's Space Coast, a region renowned for its proximity to the Kennedy Space Center and Cape Canaveral.
The 72-mile stretch of coastline encompasses communities like Cocoa Beach, Melbourne and Titusville, offering a diverse range of housing options from $99,000 starter homes to luxury properties exceeding $6 million.
Cardone acknowledges that Musk&#8217;s SpaceX presence was a significant factor in his decision to invest in the region.
"I love Elon," said Cardone, whose investment firm owns about 10,000 units in Florida. "In one of our apartment buildings, where the average rent is $1,859 monthly, you can watch rockets from your patio."
Blue Origin, the private space company founded by Bezos, has invested over $1 billion in the Space Coast, enhancing the region's appeal to investors and homebuyers.
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Cardone's real estate fund is likely to appeal to two main audiences:
&nbsp; Traditional real estate investors unfamiliar with decentralized finance (DeFi): These investors may be interested in the fund to gain exposure to cryptocurrency without having to directly invest in Bitcoin or other digital assets.
&nbsp; Crypto enthusiasts who are interested in using their cryptocurrency holdings to invest in real estate: These investors are unlikely to be interested in the fund's current structure, which involves converting Bitcoin into cash to purchase real estate. They would likely prefer to be able to use Bitcoin directly to purchase property or obtain crypto mortgages.
"As more investment models incorporate Bitcoin with traditional assets, adoption is likely to grow across diverse investor profiles," said Ronen Cojocaru, CEO of 8081.io, a web 3.0 fintech digital asset trading company.
Cardone's Bitcoin real estate fund is limited to accredited investors with a net worth of at least $1 million or an annual income exceeding $200,000 for the past two years.
However, Cardone aims to change this Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) requirement, advocating for equal investment opportunities for accredited and nonaccredited investors. He believes that people with smaller amounts, like $5,000, should have the same access and argues the SEC shouldn't dictate investment decisions.
Cardone plans to launch 12 similar funds by April.
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A plane <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/kazakhstan">crash in Kazakhstan</a> has prompted Azerbaijan to mourn the loss of 38 lives on Thursday while questions swirl around the cause.
What Happened: The Azerbaijan Airlines Embraer 190, en route from Baku to Grozny, Russia, diverted due to adverse weather conditions and crashed near Aktau, Kazakhstan, approximately 3 kilometers from the airport on Wednesday, according to The Associated Press. The AP <a href="https://apnews.com/article/azerbaijan-airliner-crash-aktau-kazakstan-embraer-872800d95273ee96e0950192a32e5228">reports </a>that speculation has risen about the circumstances leading to the crash, which injured all 29 survivors.
Initial reports indicate a bird strike forced the pilots to change course. Theories also emerged that the aircraft may have been unintentionally targeted by Russian air defense systems amid ongoing drone attacks in the North Caucasus.
Osprey Flight Solutions, a United Kingdom-based aviation security firm, suggested this incident could reflect broader risks tied to Russia's heightened military activity during its conflict with Ukraine, according to the AP. &#8220;It's painful to know that despite our efforts, lives were lost in a way that could have been avoided,&#8221; Osprey CEO Andrew Nicholson wrote.
The crash has left Azerbaijan and neighboring nations grieving. Flags across Azerbaijan were lowered, and a moment of silence was observed nationwide. Survivors included citizens of Azerbaijan, Russia, Kazakhstan, and Kyrgyzstan, with nine Russian nationals flown to Moscow for medical treatment. 
Kazakhstan's parliamentary speaker cautioned against premature conclusions, emphasizing the need for a thorough investigation.
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Why It Matters: The tragedy underscores the volatile environment surrounding Russia's military operations. While Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov urged restraint in speculation, recent drone attacks in the region have intensified scrutiny.
The AP reports that Ukrainian drone attacks in the North Caucasus and unverified claims of another on Wednesday have fueled speculation that Russian air defenses may have mistakenly targeted the plane.
In related geopolitical developments, Russian President Vladimir Putin signaled <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42575876/russian-president-says-hes-willing-to-meet-trump-at-any-time-for-dialogue">openness to dialogue</a> with President-elect Donald Trump, potentially setting the stage for discussions that might address broader regional instability. 
Trump, who assumes office in January, has expressed a desire to mediate the Russia-Ukraine conflict. Bloomberg <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-12-19/putin-says-he-s-ready-to-meet-trump-hasn-t-seen-syria-s-assad">reports </a>that Putin is prepared for talks "at any time" to resolve pressing issues.
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U.S. stocks were lower, with the Dow Jones index falling around 100 points on Thursday.
Shares of Toyota Motor Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TM#NYSE">TM</a>) rose sharply during Thursday's session following a recent report suggesting the company is seeking a 20% return-on-equity target. The stock may also be reacting to the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/24/12/42685044/toyota-motor-stock-is-trading-higher-thursday-whats-driving-the-action">Nissan-Honda merger agreement.</a>
Toyota Motor shares jumped 7.7% to $195.36 on Wednesday.
Here are some other big stocks recording gains in today's session.
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<li>Exodus Movement, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EXOD#NYSE">EXOD</a>) shares jumped 43.3% to $61.98.</li>
<li>SEALSQ Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LAES#NASDAQ">LAES</a>) shares surged 38% to $7.53. On Thursday, SEALSQ announced the launch of SEALQUANTUM.com Lab, a research hub designed to help businesses transition to quantum-safe encryption.</li>
<li>KULR Technology Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KULR#NASDAQ">KULR</a>) gained 24.6% to $4.2700. On Thursday, KULR Technology Group announced that it has completed the purchase of 217.18 Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) for approximately $21 million, at an average price of $96,556.53 per BTC.</li>
<li>Gevo, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GEVO#NASDAQ">GEVO</a>) rose 23.1% to $1.86.</li>
<li>Rumble Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RUM#NASDAQ">RUM</a>) gained 23.1% to $15.61.</li>
<li>POET Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/POET#NASDAQ">POET</a>) jumped 19.8% to $6.90. POET Technologies recently announced a manufacturing agreement with Globetronics and provided an update on its joint venture with Super Photonics Xiamen.</li>
<li>Red Cat Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RCAT#NASDAQ">RCAT</a>) gained 17.7% to $14.00.</li>
<li>Rigetti Computing, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RGTI#NASDAQ">RGTI</a>) jumped 14.5% to $13.06.</li>
<li>D-Wave Quantum Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QBTS#NASDAQ">QBTS</a>) rose 9.2% to $8.68.</li>
<li>Kingsoft Cloud Holdings Limited (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KC#NASDAQ">KC</a>) gained 8.4% to $9.66.</li>
<li>Peloton Interactive, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PTON#NASDAQ">PTON</a>) rose 5.7% to $9.90.</li>
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