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&#8216;I Get So Much S&#x2A;&#x2A;&#x2A; For Telling The Truth,&#8217; Says Kevin O'Leary, But He'd Rather Hurt Feelings Than Watch Families Go Broke
When it comes to Shark Tank, Kevin O'Leary, also known as "Mr. Wonderful," is often seen as a tough, no-nonsense investor who delivers harsh truths. But O'Leary wants people to know that his brutal honesty isn't about being mean – it's about telling the truth to help others avoid financial disasters.
"I'm not the mean shark. I'm the nice shark," O'Leary has <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=15TquIpjpEk">said</a>. "That's why they call me Mr. Wonderful." Though his direct approach may ruffle feathers, he insists it's better than sugarcoating reality. He believes false hope can result in wasted time and money – something families and entrepreneurs can't afford.
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&mdash; Kevin O&#39;Leary aka Mr. Wonderful (@kevinolearytv) <a href="https://twitter.com/kevinolearytv/status/1866873553439641722?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 11, 2024</a></blockquote>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Tough Love on ‘Shark Tank'</h2>
O'Leary's persona on Shark Tank is built on this philosophy. He doesn&#8217;t hesitate to say if he thinks a business idea won't work. While his fellow sharks may offer encouragement, O'Leary cuts straight to the point. He'd rather tell someone their idea is failing than let them sink more money into a doomed venture.
He's unapologetic about his approach, saying, "Somebody's got to tell you the truth." This bluntness has earned him the title of "Most Hated Man on TV," but O'Leary embraces it. "I tell the truth. You'd rather have the truth than the BS, wouldn't you?"
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">How He Landed on Shark Tank</h2>
O'Leary's reputation for honesty landed him his spot on the show. After selling his company, The Learning Company, for billions, O'Leary started helping private equity firms evaluate deals. His blunt, unfiltered commentary <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/startups/24/09/40839130/were-looking-for-a-real-a-e-and-youre-in-kevin-oleary-on-how-he-got-his-infamous-shark-tank-role">caught the attention</a> of Shark Tank creator Mark Burnett, who reportedly told him, "We're looking for a real a&#x2A;&#x2A;hole, and you're in." O'Leary didn't need convincing, replying, "That's who I am. I just tell the truth."
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Business Over Love?</h2>
O'Leary's commitment to brutal honesty extends beyond the boardroom. He <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=puVZxNdy_xo">shared</a> a story about a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/10/41198968/kevin-oleary-told-student-to-pick-business-over-fianc-e-shes-easier-to-replace">young entrepreneur torn</a> between his successful business and his fiancee, who felt neglected. O'Leary's advice on which one is easier to replace – the girlfriend or the business?
For O'Leary, the answer was simple: prioritize the business. He argued that a partner unsupportive of your success might not be the right match. While his advice sparked debate, he stood firm, emphasizing the importance of aligning personal and professional goals. "Find someone who understands your journey. That's how you'll achieve personal freedom," he said.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Why Honesty Matters</h2>
O'Leary's philosophy is rooted in the belief that financial stability is crucial for families and entrepreneurs. He's seen too many people chase dreams that weren't financially viable, only to end up in debt. By telling the truth – even if it's harsh – he aims to prevent these situations.
"I'm not mean. I just want to keep people from going broke," he explains. For O'Leary, tough love teaches people to value their time, money, and priorities, even if the lesson stings.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">A Teddy Bear at Heart?</h2>
Despite his sharp words, O'Leary insists he's not as tough as people think. He jokes, "I'm soft and cuddly. I'm a teddy bear." While fans may debate this, there's no denying that O'Leary's honesty has helped countless entrepreneurs rethink their strategies and avoid costly mistakes.
Love him or hate him, Kevin O'Leary's commitment to the truth has made him one of the most recognizable – and polarizing – figures in business. Whether on Shark Tank or in real life, his supposed goal remains to help people succeed without losing everything in the process.
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People Think Kevin O'Leary Is The Mean Shark, But He Says, 'I'm Not Mean, I Just Tell The Truth' To Keep Families From Going Broke

Toyota Motor Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TM#NYSE">TM</a>) shares are <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/24/12/n42555263/toyota-selected-to-receive-4-5-million-in-federal-funding-for-development-of-technology-to-support" rel="noreferrer noopener">trading higher on Wednesday.</a>
The company revealed a $4.5 million funding grant from the U.S. Department of Energy&#8217;s Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy.
The funding, part of the Catalyzing Innovative Research for CIRCULAR Program, aims to support the development of a sustainable circular supply chain for electric vehicle batteries.
Toyota Engineering &amp; Manufacturing North America, Inc., in collaboration with Oak Ridge National Laboratory, National Renewable Energy Laboratory, and Baker Hughes&#8217; Waygate Technologies, will lead the project.
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This initiative, titled Development of an Autonomous Robotic Disassembly Process for Applications in Battery Pack Circularity, is focused on addressing the key bottlenecks in the battery supply chain, such as automating battery pack disassembly, improving battery classification, and mitigating cell degradation.
The project aims to create a 3R (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle) framework for end-of-life batteries. It will develop automated tools and protocols for disassembling battery packs, diagnosing battery cells, and repurposing these cells into new energy systems. The innovations will help streamline the reuse and refurbishment of valuable battery components, reducing waste and extending battery life.
This collaboration represents a significant step forward in Toyota&#8217;s commitment to sustainability, helping to create a more circular battery supply chain.
The project aligns with the company&#8217;s broader efforts to reduce battery waste, enhance battery lifecycle management, and support the energy transition.
As the demand for EVs grows, this initiative will help ensure that batteries are reused efficiently, minimizing their environmental impact and maximizing their lifespan.
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Piper Sandler analyst John Barnidge maintains Voya Financial (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VOYA#NYSE">VOYA</a>) with a Overweight and lowers the price target from $91 to $84.

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Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders will search for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges heavily from its normal worth. High amounts of trading activity could push option prices to exaggerated or underestimated levels. 
Below are some instances of options activity happening in the Health Care sector: 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>CRDF</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$5.00</td>
<td>$56.3K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
<td>1.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>UNH</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$500.00</td>
<td>$51.9K</td>
<td>2.4K</td>
<td>687</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>HIMS</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$32.00</td>
<td>$34.4K</td>
<td>2.0K</td>
<td>648</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>VKTX</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$37.00</td>
<td>$47.5K</td>
<td>1.8K</td>
<td>321</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PEN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$280.00</td>
<td>$52.2K</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>223</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NMRA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$15.00</td>
<td>$36.0K</td>
<td>13.7K</td>
<td>104</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MRK</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
<td>$25.0K</td>
<td>3.6K</td>
<td>50</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NVO</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$97.00</td>
<td>$25.8K</td>
<td>28</td>
<td>46</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$290.00</td>
<td>$29.8K</td>
<td>26</td>
<td>42</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>LLY</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$780.00</td>
<td>$127.8K</td>
<td>238</td>
<td>27</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These itemized elaborations have been created using the accompanying table. 
• Regarding CRDF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRDF#NASDAQ">CRDF</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 30 day(s) on January 17, 2025. Parties traded 663 contract(s) at a $5.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 6 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $56.3K, with a price of $88.0 per contract. There were 1040 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1104 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For UNH (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UNH#NYSE">UNH</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be neutral, expiring in 30 day(s) on January 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 21 contract(s) at a $500.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 5 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $51.9K, with a price of $2480.0 per contract. There were 2415 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 687 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For HIMS (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HIMS#NYSE">HIMS</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 2 day(s) on December 20, 2024. This event was a transfer of 128 contract(s) at a $32.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 9 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $34.4K, with a price of $279.0 per contract. There were 2000 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 648 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding VKTX (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VKTX#NASDAQ">VKTX</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 30 day(s) on January 17, 2025. Parties traded 250 contract(s) at a $37.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 41 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $47.5K, with a price of $190.0 per contract. There were 1897 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 321 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For PEN (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PEN#NYSE">PEN</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 212 day(s) on July 18, 2025. This event was a transfer of 25 contract(s) at a $280.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $52.2K, with a price of $2090.0 per contract. There were 0 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 223 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding NMRA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NMRA#NASDAQ">NMRA</a>), we observe a call option trade with neutral sentiment. It expires in 30 day(s) on January 17, 2025. Parties traded 100 contract(s) at a $15.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $36.0K, with a price of $360.0 per contract. There were 13769 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 104 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding MRK (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MRK#NYSE">MRK</a>), we observe a put option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 394 day(s) on January 16, 2026. Parties traded 50 contract(s) at a $90.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $25.0K, with a price of $500.0 per contract. There were 3611 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 50 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding NVO (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVO#NYSE">NVO</a>), we observe a call option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 2 day(s) on December 20, 2024. Parties traded 22 contract(s) at a $97.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $25.8K, with a price of $1175.0 per contract. There were 28 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 46 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For CI (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CI#NYSE">CI</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be neutral, expiring in 120 day(s) on April 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 15 contract(s) at a $290.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 3 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $29.8K, with a price of $1990.0 per contract. There were 26 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 42 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For LLY (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LLY#NYSE">LLY</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be neutral, expiring in 184 day(s) on June 20, 2025. This event was a transfer of 18 contract(s) at a $780.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 4 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $127.8K, with a price of $7105.0 per contract. There were 238 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 27 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more about unusual options activity</a>. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders often look for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges away from its normal worth. Abnormal amounts of trading activity could push option prices to hyperbolic or underperforming levels. 
Below are some instances of options activity happening in the Consumer Discretionary sector: 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>TSLA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$500.00</td>
<td>$54.6K</td>
<td>41.3K</td>
<td>79.9K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMZN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$240.00</td>
<td>$170.0K</td>
<td>28.7K</td>
<td>7.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CVNA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$260.00</td>
<td>$40.3K</td>
<td>10.7K</td>
<td>4.8K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NKE</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$85.00</td>
<td>$61.0K</td>
<td>13.5K</td>
<td>2.4K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DASH</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/10/25</td>
<td>$170.00</td>
<td>$245.2K</td>
<td>15.3K</td>
<td>1.9K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>LEN</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/10/25</td>
<td>$145.00</td>
<td>$26.1K</td>
<td>13</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>F</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$9.82</td>
<td>$52.0K</td>
<td>54.7K</td>
<td>610</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/24/25</td>
<td>$55.00</td>
<td>$57.6K</td>
<td>46</td>
<td>601</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>LOW</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$257.50</td>
<td>$25.0K</td>
<td>149</td>
<td>334</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CMG</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$86.00</td>
<td>$74.4K</td>
<td>1.1K</td>
<td>266</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These itemized elaborations have been created using the accompanying table. 
• For TSLA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be neutral, expiring in 2 day(s) on December 20, 2024. This event was a transfer of 91 contract(s) at a $500.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $54.6K, with a price of $600.0 per contract. There were 41326 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 79959 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding AMZN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 30 day(s) on January 17, 2025. Parties traded 500 contract(s) at a $240.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 5 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $170.0K, with a price of $340.0 per contract. There were 28750 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 7183 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For CVNA (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CVNA#NYSE">CVNA</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 2 day(s) on December 20, 2024. This event was a transfer of 475 contract(s) at a $260.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $40.3K, with a price of $85.0 per contract. There were 10739 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 4820 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For NKE (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NKE#NYSE">NKE</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 2 day(s) on December 20, 2024. This event was a transfer of 496 contract(s) at a $85.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 58 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $61.0K, with a price of $124.0 per contract. There were 13537 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2449 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding DASH (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DASH#NASDAQ">DASH</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 23 day(s) on January 10, 2025. Parties traded 500 contract(s) at a $170.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 9 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $245.2K, with a price of $494.0 per contract. There were 15340 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1917 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding LEN (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LEN#NYSE">LEN</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 23 day(s) on January 10, 2025. Parties traded 77 contract(s) at a $145.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 6 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $26.1K, with a price of $340.0 per contract. There were 13 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1011 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding F (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/F#NYSE">F</a>), we observe a put option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 184 day(s) on June 20, 2025. Parties traded 605 contract(s) at a $9.82 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $52.0K, with a price of $86.0 per contract. There were 54738 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 610 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For GM (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GM#NYSE">GM</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 37 day(s) on January 24, 2025. This event was a transfer of 600 contract(s) at a $55.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 3 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $57.6K, with a price of $96.0 per contract. There were 46 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 601 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For LOW (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LOW#NYSE">LOW</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 2 day(s) on December 20, 2024. This event was a transfer of 100 contract(s) at a $257.50 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $25.0K, with a price of $250.0 per contract. There were 149 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 334 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding CMG (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CMG#NYSE">CMG</a>), we observe a call option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 394 day(s) on January 16, 2026. Parties traded 266 contract(s) at a $86.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $74.4K, with a price of $280.0 per contract. There were 1155 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 266 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more news on unusual options activity</a>. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders will search for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges heavily from its normal worth. High amounts of trading activity could push option prices to exaggerated or underestimated levels. 
Below are some instances of options activity happening in the Information Technology sector: 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>NVDA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$136.00</td>
<td>$41.2K</td>
<td>23.5K</td>
<td>87.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AAPL</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$252.50</td>
<td>$30.3K</td>
<td>11.8K</td>
<td>22.4K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MU</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$110.00</td>
<td>$29.0K</td>
<td>29.9K</td>
<td>8.6K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$130.00</td>
<td>$166.6K</td>
<td>22.7K</td>
<td>4.4K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SOUN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>12/27/24</td>
<td>$20.00</td>
<td>$46.0K</td>
<td>3.9K</td>
<td>3.4K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MSTR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$390.00</td>
<td>$27.3K</td>
<td>1.6K</td>
<td>3.2K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>QUBT</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$17.00</td>
<td>$31.2K</td>
<td>892</td>
<td>2.4K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>RGTI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$7.50</td>
<td>$57.0K</td>
<td>10.9K</td>
<td>1.2K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AVGO</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>10/17/25</td>
<td>$270.00</td>
<td>$2.3 million</td>
<td>195</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>TSM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/27/24</td>
<td>$205.00</td>
<td>$42.0K</td>
<td>2.0K</td>
<td>976</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These itemized elaborations have been created using the accompanying table. 
• Regarding NVDA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 2 day(s) on December 20, 2024. Parties traded 200 contract(s) at a $136.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 10 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $41.2K, with a price of $206.0 per contract. There were 23547 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 87036 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding AAPL (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 2 day(s) on December 20, 2024. Parties traded 295 contract(s) at a $252.50 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 6 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $30.3K, with a price of $103.0 per contract. There were 11863 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 22435 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding MU (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MU#NASDAQ">MU</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 2 day(s) on December 20, 2024. Parties traded 40 contract(s) at a $110.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 4 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $29.0K, with a price of $726.0 per contract. There were 29977 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 8668 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding AMD (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 30 day(s) on January 17, 2025. Parties traded 300 contract(s) at a $130.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 26 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $166.6K, with a price of $556.0 per contract. There were 22774 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 4487 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding SOUN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SOUN#NASDAQ">SOUN</a>), we observe a call option sweep with neutral sentiment. It expires in 9 day(s) on December 27, 2024. Parties traded 100 contract(s) at a $20.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 3 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $46.0K, with a price of $461.0 per contract. There were 3925 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 3464 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding MSTR (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSTR#NASDAQ">MSTR</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 2 day(s) on December 20, 2024. Parties traded 30 contract(s) at a $390.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 3 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $27.3K, with a price of $912.0 per contract. There were 1626 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 3278 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding QUBT (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QUBT#NASDAQ">QUBT</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 2 day(s) on December 20, 2024. Parties traded 250 contract(s) at a $17.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 14 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $31.2K, with a price of $125.0 per contract. There were 892 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2416 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For RGTI (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RGTI#NASDAQ">RGTI</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be neutral, expiring in 149 day(s) on May 16, 2025. This event was a transfer of 100 contract(s) at a $7.50 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $57.0K, with a price of $570.0 per contract. There were 10912 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1286 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For AVGO (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVGO#NASDAQ">AVGO</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 303 day(s) on October 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 1000 contract(s) at a $270.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $2.3 million, with a price of $2390.0 per contract. There were 195 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1000 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For TSM (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSM#NYSE">TSM</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 9 day(s) on December 27, 2024. This event was a transfer of 100 contract(s) at a $205.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 4 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $42.0K, with a price of $420.0 per contract. There were 2077 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 976 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more about unusual options activity</a>. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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10 Information Technology Stocks Whale Activity In Today's Session

Piper Sandler analyst John Barnidge maintains Unum Gr (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UNM#NYSE">UNM</a>) with a Overweight and raises the price target from $74 to $82.

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U.s. Senate Has Enough Votes To Pass $895B Defense Authorization Bill, Voting Continues

Piper Sandler analyst John Barnidge maintains Primerica (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PRI#NYSE">PRI</a>) with a Neutral and lowers the price target from $313 to $300.

Piper Sandler Maintains Neutral on Primerica, Lowers Price Target to $300

Wall Street inched marginally higher during Wednesday morning trading in New York, with traders remaining on edge ahead of the eagerly anticipated Federal Reserve meeting scheduled for 2 p.m. ET, followed by Fed Chair Jerome Powell&#8216;s press conference <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/24/12/42554114/all-eyes-on-december-fed-meeting-as-traders-await-interest-rate-projections">at 2:30 p.m. ET.</a>
The Fed is widely expected to reduce interest rates by 25 basis points to a target range of 4.25%-4.50%. Yet, the market&#8217;s reaction is likely to hinge on the updated economic projections and Powell&#8217;s commentary on future policy direction.
The semiconductor sector rebounded strongly, with the iShares Semiconductor ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SOXX#NASDAQ">SOXX</a>) climbing 0.9% after a 1.6% dip on Tuesday. Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) surged 3.6%, on track to mark its best single-day gain in a month and to snap a four-day losing streak. The jump followed Nvidia&#8217;s announcement of a new $249 Jetson computer for AI applications, significantly cheaper than its predecessor priced at $499.
In currency markets, the U.S. dollar edged 0.2% higher, with the DXY index breaking above 107, its highest level in three weeks. Treasury yields were steady, with the 10-year yield holding at 4.40% as traders awaited the Fed&#8217;s decision.
Commodities presented a mixed picture: gold slipped 0.4%, while WTI crude gained 1.2%, supported by a larger-than-expected drawdown in U.S. crude inventories.
The cryptocurrency market took a breather after recent strong gains, with Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) down 1.8%, trading below the $105,000 mark.
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Wednesday&#8217;s Performance In Major U.S. Indices, ETFs</h1>
<figure class="wp-block-table is-style-stripes"> 
<table>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Major Indices</td>
<td>Price</td>
<td>1-day % chg</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Dow Jones</td>
<td>43,597.75</td>
<td>0.3%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>S&amp;P 500</td>
<td>6,063.18</td>
<td>0.2%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Russell 2000</td>
<td>2,337.19</td>
<td>0.1%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Nasdaq 100</td>
<td>22,010.91</td>
<td>0.0%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Updated at 12:10 p.m. ET</figcaption></figure>
According to&nbsp;<a href="https://bzresearch.myclickfunnels.com/benzinga-pro-content-webinar-registration/?utm_source=BZprocontent121824&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1">Benzinga Pro</a>&nbsp;data:
<ul>
<li>The&nbsp;SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) rose 0.2% to $605.62.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIA#NYSE">DIA</a>)&nbsp;rose 0.4% to $437.08.</li>
<li>The tech-heavy&nbsp;Invesco QQQ Trust Series&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>) held steady at $535.84.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;iShares Russell 2000 ETF&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IWM#NYSE">IWM</a>) edged 0.2% up to $231.42.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;Technology Select Sector SPDR Fund&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLK#NYSE">XLK</a>) outperformed, up by 0.4%; the&nbsp;Real Estate Select Sector SPDR Fund&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLRE#NYSE">XLRE</a>) lagged, down 0.4%.</li>
</ul>
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Wednesday&#8217;s Stock Movers</h1>
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<li>Micron Technology (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MU#NASDAQ">MU</a>) rose 2.4% ahead of its fiscal first-quarter earnings report. Analysts anticipate adjusted earnings of $1.76 per share on revenue of $8.7 billion for the quarter.</li>
<li>Stocks reacting to earnings reports included General Mills Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GIS#NYSE">GIS</a>), down 3%; Jabil Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JBL#NYSE">JBL</a>), up 9.6% and Heico Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HEI#NYSE">HEI</a>), down 8.7%.</li>
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Piper Sandler analyst John Barnidge maintains Corebridge Financial (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRBG#NYSE">CRBG</a>) with a Overweight and raises the price target from $34 to $35.

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Piper Sandler Maintains Overweight on Corebridge Financial, Raises Price Target to $35

Piper Sandler analyst John Barnidge maintains CNO Finl Group (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CNO#NYSE">CNO</a>) with a Overweight and raises the price target from $42 to $44.

Piper Sandler Maintains Overweight on CNO Finl Group, Raises Price Target to $44

Canaan's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CAN#NYSE">CAN</a>) short percent of float has risen 4.58% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 23.77 million shares sold short, which is 8.91% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 1.07 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>Canaan Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1734543020_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Canaan 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 Canaan'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>, Canaan's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 7.13%, which means the company has more 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>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.

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Autodesk's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ADSK#NYSE">ADSK</a>) short percent of float has risen 7.76% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 2.69 million shares sold short, which is 1.25% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 1.4 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>Autodesk Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1734543015_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Autodesk 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 Autodesk'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>, Autodesk's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 3.17%, 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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Peering Into Autodesk's Recent Short Interest

Elon Musk, the man behind Tesla, SpaceX and all things futuristic, doesn't just rely on tech to shape his ideas. He's got a reading list that might surprise you. From artificial intelligence to long-term ethics, Musk's brain doesn't just run on tech. Turns out, books play a big role too. And not just any books. We're talking deep stuff. Like What We Owe the Future by William MacAskill. Never heard of it? You're not alone.
Musk called it a <a href="https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1554335028313718784">"close match" </a>for his philosophy. What's the vibe? Longtermism. Yeah, it's a real word. MacAskill says it's about <a href="https://twitter.com/willmacaskill/status/1520107719725707264">focusing on the far future</a>, like making choices today that set up humanity for the long haul. Musk's whole Mars thing? Checks out.
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But wait – he's not done. Musk is big on artificial intelligence too. Not just building it. Understanding it. Controlling it. Avoiding <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/10/41618261/elon-musk-predicts-ai-will-match-human-capabilities-in-few-years-the-cup-is-80-full-maybe-90">total AI apocalypse. </a>That's where Superintelligence: Paths, Dangers, Strategies by Nick Bostrom comes in. Musk loves it. Machines smarter than humans? The book says it's coming. Musk says, be ready.
Then there's Our Final Invention: Artificial Intelligence and the End of the Human Era by James Barrat. Dramatic title, right? Musk thinks it's <a href="https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/496010572333580289">"worth reading."</a> It's all about AI risks, like what happens when robots think faster than we do. Spoiler: it's not great for humans.
And don't skip Life 3.0: Being Human in the Age of Artificial Intelligence by Max Tegmark. Musk's read it. So should you. It's about keeping AI helpful, not harmful. Good luck with that.
These books show how Musk thinks. He's not just about electric cars and rockets. He's about survival. Big survival. Human survival. The kind that spans centuries, not decades. He's playing the long game.
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But here's the twist. Musk isn't all doom and gloom. He believes in tech. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/24/11/42029736/elon-musk-says-ai-will-surpass-doctors-lawyers-after-chatgpt-tops-medical-diagnoses-humans-becoming-biological-backups">Believes in progress. </a>Thinks we can steer the ship. These books? They're like his map. Maybe a little dark, but hey, the guy's aiming for Mars.
Feeling curious? Pick one up. You'll learn. Maybe freak out a little. Maybe feel hopeful. Either way, Musk's bookshelf isn't just for show. It's a glimpse into his brain, a road map for the future. Or, you know, a warning.
What's the takeaway? Musk isn't just about rockets and electric cars. He's a big-picture thinker, constantly trying to understand how today's choices shape tomorrow. Whether it's long-term ethics or the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/09/40764724/elon-musks-xai-eyes-share-of-future-tesla-revenue-in-potential-deal">future of AI,</a> his book recommendations give us a peek into his decisions.
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Camden Prop Trust's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CPT#NYSE">CPT</a>) short percent of float has fallen 4.13% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 1.75 million shares sold short, which is 2.32% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 2.71 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>Camden Prop Trust Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1734543010_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Camden Prop Trust has declined since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to rise in the near-term but traders should be aware that less shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Camden Prop Trust'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>, Camden Prop Trust's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 4.35%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
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This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.

How Is The Market Feeling About Camden Prop Trust?

Piper Sandler analyst John Barnidge maintains Brighthouse Finl (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BHF#NASDAQ">BHF</a>) with a Neutral and lowers the price target from $55 to $52.

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Source: <a href="https://www.streetwisereports.com/article/2024/03/14/navigating-a-golden-opportunity-with-one-experts-top-picks.html?utm_medium=feed">Malcolm Shaw 03/15/2024</a>

Malcolm Shaw of Hydra Capital Partners shares some of his own investment ideas in the metals and energy markets. He also shares a myriad of stocks that he owns and follows. He presents these ideas as a jumping-off point for those looking to kick-start their own due diligence in the commodity sector.

The gold sector has taken center stage this month, with prices soaring to unprecedented heights.

Despite the impressive rally, many investors remain skeptical, having been burned by false starts in the past. However, as central banks continue to accumulate gold and the U.S. dollar weakens, the precious metal&#39;s prospects are looking brighter than ever.

<h2 class="whitespace-pre-wrap">Gold&#39;s Breakout and Investor Sentiment</h2>

Gold&#39;s recent surge past the $2,080 resistance level has caught many investors off guard. Most have little to no exposure to the sector and are unfamiliar with the relevant tickers and valuations.

This lack of participation means that the gold rally may still have significant room to run as disbelief slowly fades and investors start to pile in, similar to the energy sector&#39;s recovery in late 2020/early 2021.

Despite the recent rally, many gold stocks are trading at historically attractive valuations based on price-to-net asset value (P/NAV) multiples, free cash flow yields, and cash flow multiples.

Even major players like Newmont Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NEM#NYSE">NEM</a>) have yet to show signs of froth, trading near their 5-year lows. These compelling fundamentals, combined with the fact that gold has never been this high, suggest that the sector may be poised for a sustained rally.

<h2 class="whitespace-pre-wrap">Other Commodities To Watch</h2>

While gold steals the spotlight, other commodities are also showing promise. Silver seems to be riding along with gold, though a lot of &quot;silver bugs&quot; think it may even outperform the yellow metal.

Copper, a key player in the energy transition, is now through the critical $4.00/pound level. A weakening U.S. dollar and healthy supply-demand fundamentals bode well for the red metal. Zinc is following copper.

Oil and natural gas stocks remain cheap relative to other sectors, while uranium&#39;s structural supply-demand picture remains bullish.

Lithium, on the other hand, has been weak and may be vulnerable to tax-loss selling later this year, and Nickel is still seeing overhang from new Indonesian supply.

<h2 class="whitespace-pre-wrap">Be Right and Sit Tight</h2>

As a seasoned commodities investor, I prefer to keep my approach straightforward. Examining the TSX Venture index&#39;s long-term chart reveals the potential for significant upside if we are indeed witnessing the beginning of a synchronized commodity upswing. Should the current momentum persist for a couple/few more weeks, the Venture index may experience a &quot;golden cross,&quot; where the 50-day moving average surpasses the 200-day moving average &mdash; which would be a promising technical indicator for those looking for the next significant advance in the commodity sector.

While I remain cautiously optimistic, the mere act of penning this article could suggest that the market may need to consolidate before continuing its ascent. It&#39;s important to note that prior to this emerging trend, commodity stocks have endured a prolonged period of lackluster performance. However, given the current market conditions, I believe that a comprehensive commodity rally could have staying power.

I must admit that I&#39;m more optimistic now than I have been for quite some time, and I can only hope that sharing these thoughts doesn&#39;t inadvertently hinder the market&#39;s progress. In the sections that follow, I provide a few thoughts on both familiar and new investment ideas while maintaining a patient and steadfast approach, adhering to the mantra of &quot;be right and sit tight.&quot;

<h2 class="whitespace-pre-wrap">Energy and Copper Recommendations</h2>

Tenaz Energy Corp. (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ATUUF#OTC">ATUUF</a>):

Tenaz is a favorite of mine. With a disciplined M&amp;A strategy and a lean, experienced management team, Tenaz Energy is well-positioned to capitalize on the current market environment whereby larger energy companies are looking to rationalize their portfolios while finding credible, competent teams to which they can divest their non-core assets.

The company&#39;s low share count and sub-$100 million market cap provide ample room for growth as it executes on its business plan. Given the company&#39;s M&amp;A focus, Tenaz&#39;s growth is inevitable. Meanwhile, Tenaz is among the cheapest energy stocks out there, trading at one of the lowest EV/CF (enterprise value divided by annual cash flow) multiples in the sector (around 1.5x, versus peers at 2.5-4x). I believe the company represents one of the best risk-reward situations that I&#39;ve seen in my career. Management is first-class and I believe patience is the only requirement here as this proven team drives the company towards its production goal of 50,000-100,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day through targeted and thoughtful acquisitions. Patience is a rare commodity, but I believe that those who can employ it with respect to Tenaz will be well-rewarded in time.

TAG Oil Ltd. (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TAOIF#OTC">TAOIF</a>):

Tag Oil&#39;s drilling campaign in Egypt, targeting the Abu Roash F formation, has generated significant interest among specialist investors, but drilling delays have meant that the stock is in a holding pattern as the market waits for test results from its first horizontal well. It&#39;s worth noting that the Abu Roash F formation is an oil source rock that is analogous to the prolific Eagle Ford play in the southern United States.

With the potential for 60-80+ locations in the company&#39;s Badr concession area, the company is poised for substantial growth in the coming years should its pending well test show commercial rates. Anything over 1,000 barrels of oil per day as an initial production rate should be viewed as a success. With flow test results expected in early April, Tag Oil represents a timely and interesting speculation

New Stratus Energy Inc. (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RDRIF#OTC">RDRIF</a>):

Led by the charismatic (and well-connected) Jose Francisco Arata, New Stratus Energy is positioning itself as the next Latin American energy champion.

The company&#39;s current Venezuelan deal serves as a stepping stone for future expansion in the region, with plans to add projects in one or two additional jurisdictions. New Stratus is one to watch for those interested in the Latin American energy scene.

Condor Energies Inc. (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CNPRF#OTC">CNPRF</a>):

Condor Energies offers investors a unique opportunity to gain exposure to the energy markets in Central Asia.

The company&#39;s recently awarded gas field management contract in Uzbekistan and its LNG initiatives in Kazakhstan showcase its expertise in navigating niche markets.

In Uzbekistan the company is in the process of optimizing/revitalizing eight existing gas-condensate fields. More details on the assets will follow late this summer, but my impression is that there is some very low-hanging fruit there. In Kazakhstan, the company is looking to capitalize on the arbitrage between diesel prices (high) and natural gas prices (low) in the country. With a natural gas supply contract recently granted to the company by the Kazakh government, Condor is expected to begin construction of modular LNG plants to serve local markets later this year.

Valeura Energy Inc. (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VLERF#OTC">VLERF</a>):

Trading at roughly 50% of its proven+probable net present value, Valeura Energy presents a compelling value proposition for investors.

The company&#39;s recent reserves report demonstrates the success of its field-life extension strategy, while its debt-free balance sheet and strong cash position (US$150 million) provide a solid foundation for future growth.

Hercules Silver (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BADEF#OTC">BADEF</a>):

Don&#39;t let the name confuse you. Backed by a substantial recent investment from Barrick (~$23 million late in 2023), Hercules Silver is an exciting emerging copper exploration story in Idaho. With a large copper-porphyry system recently identified underneath previously-known silver mineralization, the company is now focusing on drilling for grade and tonnage in the copper zone.

Positive drill results could quickly put Hercules Silver on the radar of investors seeking exposure to the copper market. The company is expected to start a substantial drill program this spring.

Critical Elements Corp. (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRECF#OTC">CRECF</a>): Despite the frustrating delays in permitting and securing an off-take agreement, Critical Elements&#39; lithium project remains promising on paper.

While the stock has been a disappointment thus far, the underlying economic fundamentals suggest that the company could still deliver value to patient investors.

Libero Copper and Gold Corp. (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LBCMD#OTC">LBCMD</a>):

The involvement of high-profile resource investor Frank Giustra has recently brought Libero Copper into the spotlight.

With a massive porphyry deposit (&gt;600 million tonnes) already identified at its Mocoa project in Colombia and the potential for further growth, Libero Copper could be a multi-bagger for investors willing to tolerate some political risk. The company is expected to restart drilling on the project in Q2 2024.

Sun Peak Metals Corp. (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SUNPF#OTC">SUNPF</a>):

For investors with a higher risk tolerance, frontier markets can sometimes offer the potential for outsized returns. Sun Peak Metals, with its Shire project in Ethiopia, is one such opportunity.

The company&#39;s exploration targets bear a striking resemblance to the Bisha VMS deposit, which was successfully developed by Nevsun Resources and later sold to Zijin Mining for $1.86 billion. Drilling is expected to begin on Sun Peak&#39;s Shire project later this year.

Atex Resources Inc.&nbsp;(OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ECRTF#OTC">ECRTF</a>):

The company is exploring a large-scale copper porphyry project in Chile. Backed by Pierre Lassonde, Atex has already identified a significant resource and is now focusing on expanding the high-grade core of the deposit, with some key holes pending at the time of writing of this article.

If successful, Atex could quickly become a prime target for major copper producers and investors alike.

<h2 class="whitespace-pre-wrap">Gold Ideas</h2>

Since I think enough has been said on gold lately for those who have been paying attention, I won&#39;t take up too much time giving details. As a friend of mine likes to joke, &quot;Just the tickers please&hellip;&quot; Here is a list of some of the names that I own and/or follow in the sector, in no particular order, that I think are either cheap, or intriguing, or both.

<ol>
	<li>Kinross Gold Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KGC#NYSE">KGC</a>)</li>
	<li>Falco Resources Ltd. (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FPRGF#OTC">FPRGF</a>)</li>
	<li>OceanaGold Corp. (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OCANF#OTC">OCANF</a>)</li>
	<li>New Gold Inc. (AMEX:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NGD#AMEX">NGD</a>)</li>
	<li>Aya Gold and Silver Inc. (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AYASF#OTC">AYASF</a>)</li>
	<li>Goliath Resources Ltd. (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOTRF#OTC">GOTRF</a>)</li>
	<li>Ascot Resources Ltd. (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AOTVF#OTC">AOTVF</a>)</li>
	<li>Karora Resources (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KRRGF#OTC">KRRGF</a>)</li>
	<li>Osisko Mining Inc. (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OBNNF#OTC">OBNNF</a>)</li>
	<li>Rupert Resources Ltd. (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RUPRF#OTC">RUPRF</a>)</li>
	<li>Red Pine Exploration Inc. (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RDEXF#OTC">RDEXF</a>)</li>
	<li>Canadian Gold Corp. (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/STRRF#OTC">STRRF</a>)</li>
	<li>Radius Gold Inc. (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RDUFF#OTC">RDUFF</a>)</li>
</ol>

<h2>One Uranium Recommendation</h2>

While I don&#39;t have a lot new to add when it comes to uranium, there is one stock that has caught my attention: CanAlaska Uranium Ltd. (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CVVUF#OTC">CVVUF</a>)

CanAlaska recently announced a remarkable drill hole intercept at its West McArthur joint venture project with Cameco, where CVV holds an 83.35% stake. The drill hole encountered an impressive 16.8 meters of mineralization grading 13.75% eU3O8, a result that firmly places CVV on the radar of junior uranium exploration companies with noteworthy discoveries.

Although the reported grades are based on gamma probe readings (hence the &quot;e&quot; prefix before U3O8), the company expects to receive chemical assay results within the next six to eight weeks.

In the interim, CVV is likely to conduct additional drilling around this high-grade intercept, so investors should keep a close eye on further developments. Such exceptional grades typically indicate a long-lived mineralizing system, which often suggests the potential for significant scale. This discovery has undoubtedly piqued the interest of the mining industry and investors alike.

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