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Jefferies analyst Surinder Thind maintains Equifax (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EFX#NYSE">EFX</a>) with a Buy and lowers the price target from $340 to $300.

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Jefferies Maintains Buy on Equifax, Lowers Price Target to $300

Hamas has verbally accepted a draft agreement for a ceasefire in Gaza and for the release of dozens of hostages, according to various sources including the Associated Press, which obtained <a href="https://apnews.com/article/israel-hamas-gaza-ceasefire-draft-terms-hostages-3df21b67620fdc8f62aa1d1e96487880">copy of the proposed agreement</a> that it said was confirmed by Egyptian and Hamas officials <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/global">to be authentic</a>.
&#8220;We have a deal for the hostages in the Middle East. They will be released shortly. Thank you!&#8221; said President-elect Donald Trump on his Truth Social network. 
Nevertheless, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu&#8216;s cabinet still needs to ratify the deal. A vote is expected by Thursday. The agreement outlines an initial six-week ceasefire, during which Hamas would release 33 Israeli hostages, including women, children and the elderly, in exchange for the release of Palestinian prisoners.
This phase also includes a gradual withdrawal of Israeli forces from central Gaza and the return of displaced Palestinians to the northern regions of the enclave. According to the officials, reported Reuters, there has been last-minute wrangling over the Egypt-Gaza border, which is now controlled by Israeli forces.
Despite the progress in negotiations, Israeli military operations have continued, resulting in additional Palestinian casualties. The urgency to finalize the ceasefire was heightened by the impending inauguration of Trump on Jan. 20, who <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/42933339/trumps-envoy-urges-netanyahu-for-gaza-deal-can-ceasefire-efforts-succeed-before-inauguration">said</a> there would be hell to pay if Israeli hostages were not released before he takes office.
The proposed ceasefire is structured in three phases:
<ol start="1">
<li>First Phase: A six-week ceasefire during which Hamas would release 33 Israeli hostages in exchange for Palestinian prisoners. Israeli forces would begin a gradual withdrawal from central Gaza, allowing displaced Palestinians to return to their homes, though they have mostly been destroyed.</li>
<li>Second Phase: Negotiations for the release of remaining hostages and a more comprehensive Israeli withdrawal from Gaza.</li>
<li>Third Phase: The return of the bodies of remaining hostages in exchange for a reconstruction plan for Gaza.</li>
</ol>
The international community is closely monitoring the situation, with hopes that the ceasefire will alleviate regional tensions and pave the way for the reconstruction of Gaza, where up to 50,000 people — mostly civilians and children — have reportedly been killed by Israeli bombardment, according Palestinian, international and some Israeli agencies.
The deal&#8217;s success hinges on the resolution of outstanding issues, including the specifics of Israeli troop withdrawals and the mechanisms for prisoner exchanges.
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Israel, Hamas Agree To Cease-Fire Deal With Hostage Exchange: What You Need To Know

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Fed's Williams Says Doesn't See Higher Yields Reflecting Big Inflation View Shift; Is Not Surprised Bond Yields Have Risen; Term Premia Factors Are Big Part Of Rising Bond Yields; No Prediction When Balance Sheet Contraction Will Stop; Financial Sector Reserves Still Look Abundant; Fed Has No Current Plans For Asset Sales; Hard To Know How Fed Bond Holdings Affecting Yields; Reduced Immigration Will Likely Mean Slower Growth

Proposal Significantly Undervalues the Company and is Not in the Best Interests of Beacon and its Shareholders
On Multiple Occasions Beacon Sought Substantive Engagement with QXO to Demonstrate Path to Value; QXO Refused
Beacon to Hold Investor Day on March 13, 2025, Where Company Will Provide 2028 Long-Term Financial Targets
Shareholders Do Not Need to Take Action At This Time
Beacon (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BECN#NASDAQ">BECN</a>) (the "Company") today confirmed that it has previously received and rejected an unsolicited, non-binding proposal from QXO, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QXO#NASDAQ">QXO</a>) to acquire all outstanding shares of the Company for $124.25 per share in cash.
QXO's proposal, publicized today, was received on November 11, 2024. Consistent with its fiduciary duties, and in consultation with its independent financial and legal advisors, Beacon's Board of Directors (the "Board") thoroughly evaluated the proposal. Following its review, the Board unanimously rejected the proposal and determined that it significantly undervalues the Company and its prospects for growth and future value creation. The Board therefore determined that QXO's proposal was not in the best interests of Beacon and its shareholders.
Contrary to QXO's assertions, Beacon offered on multiple occasions to engage, including to discuss price, subject only to a standard non-disclosure agreement (NDA). Additionally, Beacon:
<ul>
<li>Held repeated discussions between members of the Beacon executive team and QXO, as well as with the respective advisors of the parties.</li>
<li>Offered a standard NDA to share confidential management projections and other relevant company information to further develop QXO's valuation of Beacon. QXO refused to engage on multiple occasions, stating that it was not interested in any confidential information.</li>
<li>Offered to limit the duration of the customary confidentiality obligations as part of the NDA only through Beacon's planned Investor Day on March 13, at which point 2028 long-term targets will be presented.</li>
<li>Structured the NDA to preserve QXO's ability to run a proxy contest at the upcoming 2025 annual meeting of shareholders.</li>
</ul>

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Beacon Confirms Receipt And Reiterates Rejection Of Unsolicited Proposal; Says "Proposal Significantly Undervalues The Company And Is Not In The Best Interests Of Beacon And Its Shareholders"

Craig-Hallum analyst Christian Schwab maintains Axcelis Technologies (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ACLS#NASDAQ">ACLS</a>) with a Buy and lowers the price target from $115 to $105.

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Craig-Hallum Maintains Buy on Axcelis Technologies, Lowers Price Target to $105

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medRxiv Journal Article Just Posted About The SeaStar Medical Selective Cytopheretic Device. "The Impact of the Selective Cytopheretic Device on Neutrophil-to-Lymphocyte Ratios and Hematological Parameters in AKI: A Pooled Analysis"

Janney Montgomery Scott analyst Robert Stevenson downgrades NNN REIT (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NNN#NYSE">NNN</a>) from Buy to Neutral.

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Janney Montgomery Scott Downgrades NNN REIT to Neutral

D-Wave Quantum Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QBTS#NYSE">QBTS</a>) shares traded higher on Wednesday after Microsoft issued a statement to its business customers to get &#8220;quantum ready&#8221; and Nvidia announced<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/43001201" rel="noreferrer noopener"> its first-ever quantum day event</a>.
D-Wave Quantum has not been the only company to see significant gains; other companies, like&nbsp;Quantum Computing Inc., have also experienced significant gains. This surge underscores the growing anticipation and investment in <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/43004816" rel="noreferrer noopener">quantum computing technologies.</a>
Apart from this, today, D-Wave partnered with <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/01/b42999004/d-wave-and-carahsoft-partner-to-expand-distribution-of-quantum-computing-solutions-to-the-public-s" rel="noreferrer noopener">Carahsoft Technology Corp</a>.
As per the deal, Carahsoft will serve as D-Wave&#8217;s Master Government Aggregator. Notably, D-Wave and Carahsoft will jointly promote D-Wave&#8217;s quantum solutions to the Public Sector via Carahsoft&#8217;s reseller network.
These offerings include real-time access to D-Wave&#8217;s Advantage quantum systems through the Leap cloud platform, workforce training to enhance Public Sector skills, and expert support from D-Wave&#8217;s professional services team to develop tailored applications for specific government use cases.
This partnership will make D-Wave&#8217;s cutting-edge quantum computing technologies available to the Public Sector through its reseller network and various procurement contracts.
D-Wave technologies enable the development of quantum and hybrid applications that address key Public Sector priorities, such as national defense, intelligence, emergency management and energy resilience.
Last week, D-Wave Quantum said it expects booking&nbsp;to exceed&nbsp;$23 million, marking <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/42913599" rel="noreferrer noopener">a&nbsp;120%&nbsp;increase over fiscal year 2023</a>.
Additionally, D-Wave disclosed that its fiscal&nbsp;fourth-quarter&nbsp;2024 bookings will reach at least&nbsp;$18 million, a staggering&nbsp;500%&nbsp;increase<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/calendars/guidance" rel="noreferrer noopener"> over the same period last year</a>.
Price Action: QBTS shares are up 14.2% at $5.402 at the last check Wednesday.
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Craig-Hallum analyst Christian Schwab maintains Silvaco Group (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SVCO#NASDAQ">SVCO</a>) with a Buy and lowers the price target from $17 to $15.

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Craig-Hallum Maintains Buy on Silvaco Group, Lowers Price Target to $15

In the current market session, Rockwell Automation Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ROK#NYSE">ROK</a>) price is at $280.32, after a 1.21% increase. However, over the past month, the stock decreased by 4.34%, and in the past year, by 8.31%. Shareholders might be interested in knowing whether the stock is undervalued, even if the company is performing up to par in the current session. 

<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1736963118_0.png" alt="Past Year Chart" />

<h3>Comparing Rockwell Automation P/E Against Its Peers</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. 
Rockwell Automation has a lower P/E than the aggregate P/E of 59.71 of the Electrical Equipment industry. Ideally, one might believe that the stock might perform worse than its peers, but it's also probable that the stock is undervalued. 

<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1736963118_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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B of A Securities analyst Eddie Leung maintains NetEase (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NTES#NASDAQ">NTES</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $120 to $122.

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B of A Securities Maintains Buy on NetEase, Raises Price Target to $122

CIBC analyst Hamir Patel maintains West Fraser Timber (TSX:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WFG#TSX">WFG</a>) with a Outperformer and raises the price target from C$164 to C$171.

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CIBC Maintains Outperformer on West Fraser Timber, Raises Price Target to C$171

Amplify Energy Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMPY#NYSE">AMPY</a>) shares are trading lower on Wednesday following the announcement of a merger with Juniper Capital, <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/movers" rel="noreferrer noopener">a privately held firm.</a>
The definitive merger agreement, set to close in the second quarter of 2025, will combine Amplify with Juniper&#8217;s portfolio companies that own significant oil-producing assets in the <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/01/g42997927/amplify-energy-announces-transformational-combination-with-juniper-capitals-upstream-rocky-mountai" rel="noreferrer noopener">DJ and Powder River Basins.</a>
Under the terms, Amplify will issue approximately 26.7 million shares and assume $133 million in debt.
Following the merger, Juniper will own 39% of the company, while Amplify shareholders retain 61%.
This move boosts Amplify&#8217;s scale, adding around 19 million barrels of oil equivalent in proved-developed reserves and 287,000 acres in prime oil fields in Wyoming.
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The acquisition, which had an average daily production of 7,900 Boe in the third quarter of 2024, is expected to improve operating metrics with low operating costs. Additionally, the deal enhances Amplify&#8217;s growth opportunities, including hundreds of high-quality drilling locations.
The merger also creates opportunities for future consolidation in the Rocky Mountain Basins, positioning Amplify for further growth and efficiencies.
The company expects the transaction to be accretive to free cash flow, with synergies from cost optimization and tax savings.
Amplify&#8217;s CEO, Martyn Willsher, sees significant value and growth potential for shareholders. &#8220;This transaction adds a new oil-rich area with significant current production and substantial upside to the Company&#8217;s asset base.&#8221;
&#8220;We believe that the Rockies area will experience substantial growth in the coming years, and we look forward to developing this position, while becoming more organizationally focused and efficient,&#8221; Willsher added.
Price Action: AMPY shares are trading lower by 8.80% to $5.91 at last check Wednesday.
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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced a ban on Red No. 3, an artificial food coloring linked to cancer in animal studies, effective Jan. 15, 2027. 
The dye, found in products ranging from candy to cold medicine, has been scrutinized for decades. This move follows the FDA's 1990 prohibition of the dye in cosmetics due to its carcinogenic <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/fda-calendar">effects on lab rats</a>.
The decision, announced on Wednesday, comes in response to a 2022 petition by consumer advocacy groups, including Consumer Reports, Public Citizen and the Environmental Working Group, urging the FDA to eliminate Red No. 3 from the American diet. The agency acknowledged the dye induces cancer in male rats and is subject to the Delaney Clause, a regulation banning substances shown to cause cancer in humans or animals from being used in food.
"Red Dye 3 poses an unacceptable risk to our health, especially when safer alternatives are readily available," said Brian Ronholm, director of food policy at Consumer Reports, <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-01-15/us-fda-to-ban-red-dye-no-3-rfk-went-after-due-to-cancer-link?srnd=homepage-americas&amp;sref=TBDibEcD">as reported</a> by Bloomberg. Advocacy groups have argued that banning the dye will encourage manufacturers to adopt safer ingredients already in use in Europe and other countries.
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Children's Products Loaded With Red Dye No. 3</h1>
The dye, widely prevalent in U.S. supermarkets, seems to be especially used to color food items consumed by young children. An analysis by the healthy food app <a href="https://www.gococo.app/">GoCoCo</a> revealed its presence in 26% of baking decorations, 16% of chewing gum, 13% of candy and 11% of cookies. 
Products such as Brach's candy corn produced by the Ferrara Candy Co., Betty Crocker sprinkles made by General Mills Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GIS#NYSE">GIS</a>) and strawberry Ensure from Abbott Laboratories (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ABT#NYSE">ABT</a>) contain Red dye No 3. It is also used in medications, including Takeda Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd.&#8217;s (NYSE: TAK) Vyvanse, a medication used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, which <a href="https://www.cdc.gov/adhd/data/index.html#:~:text=Millions%20of%20U.S.%20children%20have%20been%20diagnosed%20with%20ADHD.&amp;text=An%20estimated%207%20million%20(11.4,parents%20using%20data%20from%202022.">affects</a> seven million U.S. children and teens.&nbsp;Store-brand heartburn remedies from Costco Wholesale Corp (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/cost#NASDAQ">COST</a>) and Rite Aid also contain Red dye No 3.
"If you can't put it on your skin why would you eat it?" said Linda Birnbaum, former director of the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences and the National Toxicology Program, in an interview with Bloomberg last month. "Bright red dye is completely unessential. We don't need bright red candies."
The industry expressed support for the FDA's regulatory authority. "Our consumers and everyone in the food industry want and expect a strong FDA," the National Confectioners Association said in a statement.
Ferrara and General Mills have indicated their readiness to meet the new standards. Ferrara has already begun reformulating products.
While the ban marks progress, advocates like Scott Faber of the Environmental Working Group are urging the FDA to tackle other dyes, including Red No. 40 and Yellow Nos. 5 and 6, linked to hyperactivity and other health concerns.
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FDA Bans Red Dye No. 3 Effective January 2027, Cites Cancer Risks: Food Stocks To Watch

B. Riley Securities analyst Liam Burke maintains Okeanis Eco Tankers (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ECO#NYSE">ECO</a>) with a Buy and lowers the price target from $44 to $40.

B. Riley Securities Maintains Buy on Okeanis Eco Tankers, Lowers Price Target to $40

<a href="https://x.com/pulte/status/1879582406644056208">https://x.com/pulte/status/1879582406644056208</a>
William J. Pulte, Chairman of The Pulte Family Office, stated "We are very excited about this SPAC merger and the future of the company. Much like the 1st amendment, the 2nd amendment must be protected, and we believe there is no better way to exercise this belief than by investing in GrabAGun, under ticker CLBR. The team is doing incredible work, and we look forward to potentially investing further as the company achieved profitability on $99.5 million in revenue."&nbsp; &nbsp;

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Shares Of Colombier Acquisition Corp. II See Volume: Pulte Posts On X "The Pulte Family Office Invests in GrabAGun, under ticker $CLBR, Colombier Acquisition Corp. II (NYSE:CLBR)..."

This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders often look for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges away from its normal worth. Abnormal amounts of trading activity could push option prices to hyperbolic or underperforming levels. 
Below are some instances of options activity happening in the Industrials sector: 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
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<td>RKLB</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$40.00</td>
<td>$53.1K</td>
<td>2.0K</td>
<td>1.2K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>UAL</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/24/25</td>
<td>$107.00</td>
<td>$88.5K</td>
<td>69</td>
<td>510</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DE</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$420.00</td>
<td>$416.2K</td>
<td>317</td>
<td>126</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ALK</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$50.00</td>
<td>$37.4K</td>
<td>223</td>
<td>94</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$140.00</td>
<td>$38.1K</td>
<td>562</td>
<td>46</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BLDR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$145.00</td>
<td>$27.8K</td>
<td>165</td>
<td>21</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NOC</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$480.00</td>
<td>$39.3K</td>
<td>105</td>
<td>9</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AXON</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$360.00</td>
<td>$25.9K</td>
<td>98</td>
<td>8</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These bullet-by-bullet explanations have been constructed using the accompanying table. 
• For RKLB (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RKLB#NASDAQ">RKLB</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 730 day(s) on January 15, 2027. This event was a transfer of 64 contract(s) at a $40.00 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 $53.1K, with a price of $838.0 per contract. There were 2008 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1235 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding UAL (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UAL#NASDAQ">UAL</a>), we observe a put option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 9 day(s) on January 24, 2025. Parties traded 172 contract(s) at a $107.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $88.5K, with a price of $515.0 per contract. There were 69 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 510 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For DE (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DE#NYSE">DE</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 366 day(s) on January 16, 2026. This event was a transfer of 125 contract(s) at a $420.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $416.2K, with a price of $3330.0 per contract. There were 317 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 126 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For ALK (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ALK#NYSE">ALK</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 92 day(s) on April 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 20 contract(s) at a $50.00 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 $37.4K, with a price of $1870.0 per contract. There were 223 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 94 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For BA (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BA#NYSE">BA</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 366 day(s) on January 16, 2026. This event was a transfer of 9 contract(s) at a $140.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $38.1K, with a price of $4235.0 per contract. There were 562 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 46 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For BLDR (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BLDR#NYSE">BLDR</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be neutral, expiring in 2 day(s) on January 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 15 contract(s) at a $145.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $27.8K, with a price of $1859.0 per contract. There were 165 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 21 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For NOC (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NOC#NYSE">NOC</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 366 day(s) on January 16, 2026. This event was a transfer of 9 contract(s) at a $480.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $39.3K, with a price of $4370.0 per contract. There were 105 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 9 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding AXON (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AXON#NASDAQ">AXON</a>), we observe a call option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 366 day(s) on January 16, 2026. Parties traded 1 contract(s) at a $360.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $25.9K, with a price of $25978.0 per contract. There were 98 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 8 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more news on unusual options activity</a>. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders will search for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges heavily from its normal worth. High amounts of trading activity could push option prices to exaggerated or underestimated levels. 
Here's the list of options activity happening in today's session: 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>TSLA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$420.00</td>
<td>$170.1K</td>
<td>20.8K</td>
<td>66.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DKNG</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$41.00</td>
<td>$44.3K</td>
<td>1.6K</td>
<td>4.5K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>TPR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/18/26</td>
<td>$60.00</td>
<td>$51.3K</td>
<td>3.6K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMZN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$225.00</td>
<td>$283.7K</td>
<td>7.6K</td>
<td>732</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>RIVN</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$17.50</td>
<td>$57.9K</td>
<td>5.2K</td>
<td>676</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SBUX</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$95.00</td>
<td>$50.4K</td>
<td>7.4K</td>
<td>209</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CVNA</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$210.00</td>
<td>$186.0K</td>
<td>1.2K</td>
<td>120</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BABA</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/19/25</td>
<td>$85.00</td>
<td>$34.6K</td>
<td>1.2K</td>
<td>30</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These bullet-by-bullet explanations have been constructed 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 sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 2 day(s) on January 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 189 contract(s) at a $420.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 31 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $170.1K, with a price of $900.0 per contract. There were 20804 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 66013 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding DKNG (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DKNG#NASDAQ">DKNG</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 2 day(s) on January 17, 2025. Parties traded 792 contract(s) at a $41.00 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 $44.3K, with a price of $56.0 per contract. There were 1625 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 4588 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding TPR (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TPR#NYSE">TPR</a>), we observe a call option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 519 day(s) on June 18, 2026. Parties traded 30 contract(s) at a $60.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $51.3K, with a price of $1710.0 per contract. There were 3600 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1026 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 bullish sentiment. It expires in 92 day(s) on April 17, 2025. Parties traded 224 contract(s) at a $225.00 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 $283.7K, with a price of $1266.0 per contract. There were 7623 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 732 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding RIVN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RIVN#NASDAQ">RIVN</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 65 day(s) on March 21, 2025. Parties traded 138 contract(s) at a $17.50 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 25 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $57.9K, with a price of $420.0 per contract. There were 5214 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 676 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding SBUX (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SBUX#NASDAQ">SBUX</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 366 day(s) on January 16, 2026. Parties traded 47 contract(s) at a $95.00 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 $50.4K, with a price of $1075.0 per contract. There were 7484 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 209 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding CVNA (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CVNA#NYSE">CVNA</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 37 day(s) on February 21, 2025. Parties traded 100 contract(s) at a $210.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 3 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $186.0K, with a price of $1860.0 per contract. There were 1275 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 120 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For BABA (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BABA#NYSE">BABA</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 338 day(s) on December 19, 2025. This event was a transfer of 30 contract(s) at a $85.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $34.6K, with a price of $1155.0 per contract. There were 1234 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 30 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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BABA

CVNA

DKNG

RIVN

SBUX

TSLA

8 Consumer Discretionary Stocks Whale Activity In Today's Session

This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders often look for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges away from its normal worth. Abnormal amounts of trading activity could push option prices to hyperbolic or underperforming levels. 
Here's the list of options activity happening in today's session: 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>NVDA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$135.00</td>
<td>$35.8K</td>
<td>84.7K</td>
<td>106.9K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AAPL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$237.50</td>
<td>$42.3K</td>
<td>10.2K</td>
<td>26.6K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MSFT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$425.00</td>
<td>$39.1K</td>
<td>10.1K</td>
<td>12.7K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MSTR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$400.00</td>
<td>$64.6K</td>
<td>12.7K</td>
<td>11.3K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SMCI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>08/15/25</td>
<td>$32.00</td>
<td>$215.4K</td>
<td>286</td>
<td>2.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>INTU</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$640.00</td>
<td>$1.2 million</td>
<td>749</td>
<td>310</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MDB</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/31/25</td>
<td>$240.00</td>
<td>$90.0K</td>
<td>2.0K</td>
<td>276</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ASML</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$690.00</td>
<td>$394.9K</td>
<td>1</td>
<td>266</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PATH</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$20.00</td>
<td>$26.5K</td>
<td>1.2K</td>
<td>116</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SNOW</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$180.00</td>
<td>$83.0K</td>
<td>2.0K</td>
<td>112</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These bullet-by-bullet explanations have been constructed using the accompanying table. 
• For NVDA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 2 day(s) on January 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 199 contract(s) at a $135.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $35.8K, with a price of $180.0 per contract. There were 84798 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 106920 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 call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 2 day(s) on January 17, 2025. Parties traded 225 contract(s) at a $237.50 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 $42.3K, with a price of $188.0 per contract. There were 10238 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 26613 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding MSFT (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 2 day(s) on January 17, 2025. Parties traded 126 contract(s) at a $425.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 7 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $39.1K, with a price of $315.0 per contract. There were 10125 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 12793 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 bullish sentiment. It expires in 2 day(s) on January 17, 2025. Parties traded 380 contract(s) at a $400.00 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 $64.6K, with a price of $170.0 per contract. There were 12705 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 11323 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For SMCI (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMCI#NASDAQ">SMCI</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 212 day(s) on August 15, 2025. This event was a transfer of 258 contract(s) at a $32.00 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 $215.4K, with a price of $835.0 per contract. There were 286 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2177 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For INTU (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTU#NASDAQ">INTU</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 156 day(s) on June 20, 2025. This event was a transfer of 300 contract(s) at a $640.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $1.2 million, with a price of $4320.0 per contract. There were 749 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 310 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For MDB (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MDB#NASDAQ">MDB</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 16 day(s) on January 31, 2025. This event was a transfer of 150 contract(s) at a $240.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $90.0K, with a price of $600.0 per contract. There were 2089 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 276 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding ASML (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ASML#NASDAQ">ASML</a>), we observe a call option sweep with neutral sentiment. It expires in 121 day(s) on May 16, 2025. Parties traded 43 contract(s) at a $690.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 7 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $394.9K, with a price of $9183.0 per contract. There were 1 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 266 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For PATH (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PATH#NYSE">PATH</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 730 day(s) on January 15, 2027. This event was a transfer of 100 contract(s) at a $20.00 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 $26.5K, with a price of $265.0 per contract. There were 1280 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 116 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For SNOW (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SNOW#NYSE">SNOW</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 156 day(s) on June 20, 2025. This event was a transfer of 50 contract(s) at a $180.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $83.0K, with a price of $1660.0 per contract. There were 2017 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 112 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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