Latest news for Ontex Gr (OTC:ONXXF) Stock

Ontex Group NV is an international producer of personal hygiene solutions offered in Europe, Russia, the Middle East, North Africa, and the Americas. The Group's activities are in one segment which is Hygienic Disposable Products. Baby care offers mainly diapers and training underpants under a variety of brands: at a lower price point, Canbebe is offered across the Middle East and Africa; Helen Harper Baby is offered across Eastern Europe, Russia, and Africa; ecological diapers such as Bio Baby are offered across Germany; and the Kiddies brand is offered in Mexico. Feminine Care offers towels, liners, and tampons under the Helen Harper and Fiore brands. Adult Care offers incontinence products, pull-up pants, and adult diapers under the Serenity, Id, Canped, and Euron brands.

Ontex Group NV

WIIM

SBUX

Starbucks shares are trading higher following a report suggesting Elliott has an undisclosed stake in the company.

Barclays analyst Mark Devries maintains Discover Finl (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DFS#NYSE">DFS</a>) with a Equal-Weight and raises the price target from $135 to $137.

News

Price Target

Analyst Ratings

Barclays Maintains Equal-Weight on Discover Finl, Raises Price Target to $137

Marathon Digital Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MARA#NASDAQ">MARA</a>) shares are trading higher on Friday, reflecting a broader uptick in crypto-linked stocks driven by a significant rise in Bitcoin (<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/BTC-USD">BTC/USD</a>) <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/07/39865585/bitcoin-unaffected-by-global-it-outage-prediction-markets-dont-see-quick-resolution">prices to $66,000. </a>
What To Know: Trading activity has been robust, with session volume hitting 46.044 million shares, just shy of the average 48.016 million shares traded over the past 100 days. The stock is also trading above its 50-day moving average of $20.39.
What Else: Marathon is scheduled to release its second-quarter earnings for the fiscal year on August 1 2024, after market close. Analysts are anticipating a loss per share of 14 cents, with estimated revenue at $157.84 million. 
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">How To Buy MARA Stock?</h3>
Buying shares is typically done through a brokerage account. You can find a list of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/best-stock-trading-platforms">possible trading platforms here.</a> Many will allow you to buy ‘fractional shares,' which allows you to own portions of stock without buying an entire share. For example, some stock, like Berkshire Hathaway, or Amazon.com, can cost thousands of dollars to own just one share. However, if you only want to invest a fraction of that, brokerages will allow you to do so. 
In the the case of Marathon Digital Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MARA#NASDAQ">MARA</a>), which is trading at $25.09 as of publishing time, $100 would buy you 3.99 shares of stock.
If you're looking to bet against a company, the process is more complex. You'll need access to an options trading platform, or a broker who will allow you to ‘go short' a share of stock by lending you the shares to sell. The process of shorting a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock">stock can be found at this resource.</a> Otherwise, if your broker allows you to trade options, you can either buy a put option, or sell a call option at a strike price above where shares are currently trading &#8211; either way it allows you to profit off of the share price decline.
MARA Price Action: Marathon shares were up by 4.36% at $24.68 according to<a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard"> Benzinga Pro.</a>
<figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="551" src="https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/19143419/MARA-1024x551.png" alt="" class="wp-image-446549" style="width:618px;height:auto" srcset="https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/19143419/MARA-1024x551.png 1024w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/19143419/MARA-300x161.png 300w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/19143419/MARA-768x413.png 768w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/19143419/MARA.png 1099w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></figure>
See Also: 
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/07/39858850/schlumberger-q2-earnings-and-revenues-surpass-estimates">Schlumberger Q2 Earnings and Revenues Surpass Estimates</a></li>
</ul>
Photo via Shutterstock.

Movers

MARA

Why Are Marathon Digital Shares Surging Today?

Barclays analyst Matthew Bouley maintains D.R. Horton (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DHI#NYSE">DHI</a>) with a Overweight and raises the price target from $168 to $200.

Barclays Maintains Overweight on D.R. Horton, Raises Price Target to $200

Stock market investing has become increasingly popular, with a good portion of Americans who have <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/top-stories/24/06/39511199/households-have-accrued-substantial-wealth-since-2019-contrary-to-popular-narratives-goldman-sachs">accrued substantial wealth</a>.
The Data: A <a href="https://x.com/MikeZaccardi/status/1814273838395322507">post</a> on X relayed data from the University of Michigan Survey of Consumer Sentiment.
<figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"> 
<div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper">
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">The University of Michigan Survey of Consumer Sentiment shows that a record-high 30% of the population has stocks worth more than $500,000, and 37% own a home worth more than $500,000 -Torsten <a href="https://t.co/khbUA7kLiq">pic.twitter.com/khbUA7kLiq</a>
&mdash; Mike Zaccardi, CFA, CMT &#x1f356; (@MikeZaccardi) <a href="https://twitter.com/MikeZaccardi/status/1814273838395322507?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 19, 2024</a></blockquote>
<script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>
</figure>
According to the survey, 30% of the U.S. population now have a stock market portfolio worth more than $500,000. 
That figure is nearly double the amount in September 2022 during <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/real-estate/22/09/28897883/the-fed-trying-to-control-inflation-actually-created-more-damage-grant-cardone-says-the-fed-ended-mo">the market&#8217;s downturn</a>. The SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) is up over 40% since then.
It is unclear what percentage of the portfolios are in retirement accounts.
The data also reveals that 37% of respondents own a home worth more than $500,000, representing <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/top-stories/24/06/39464529/us-needs-1-5-million-more-homes-to-tame-record-prices">a larger trend of housing unaffordability</a> during a period of high interest rates. Under 10% own a home worth less than $100,000.
Why it Matters: Americans have accrued substantial wealth since the COVID-19 pandemic, but much of it has gone toward <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/06/39536324/renters-need-to-make-66-000-a-year-to-afford-the-typical-apartment-can-they-buy-a-house-instead">higher costs for shelter</a>. According to&nbsp;<a href="https://x.com/KobeissiLetter/status/1805988859857002757" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">data</a> from Redfin, U.S. renters must earn $66,000 to afford a typical apartment.
Meanwhile, households have <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/etfs/broad-u-s-equity-etfs/24/06/39460640/americans-pour-more-money-into-stocks-than-ever-before-but-top-10-hold-90-of-wealth">allocated a higher percentage</a> of their wealth to the stock market in recent years. U.S. household financial asset allocations in the equities market hit an all-time high in the first quarter of 2024 at 41.59%.
Read Next: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/07/39864671/wall-street-eye-worst-week-in-3-months-as-tech-sector-falters-oil-falls-bitcoin-hit"> • Wall Street Eyes Worst Week In 3 Months As Tech Sector Falters; Oil Falls, Bitcoin Hits 1-Month Peak: What&#8217;s Driving Market Friday?</a>

Photo: Shutterstock

Personal Finance

Real Estate

Record Percentage Of The Population Own Stock Portfolios Worth More Than $500,000

ASNS

ATGL

EPAM

FORTY

IDAI

INST

IONQ

KOPN

LDTC

MOBBW

QIWI

RDZN

SMTK

SONM

SVRE

SYTA

WOLF

XTKG

Shares of companies within the broader tech sector are trading lower amid overall market weakness. The sector may be trading lower due to ongoing outages.

Barclays analyst Manav Patnaik maintains Cintas (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CTAS#NASDAQ">CTAS</a>) with a Overweight and raises the price target from $700 to $850.

CTAS

Barclays Maintains Overweight on Cintas, Raises Price Target to $850

Dennis Porter, CEO and Co-Founder of Satoshi Act Fund, has suggested integrating Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) into the U.S. Exchange Stabilization Fund (ESF) as <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/23/10/35378829/exclusive-bitcoins-path-to-global-reserve-status-xapo-bank-ceo-seamus-rocca-shares-insight">a strategic reserve</a>.
What Happened: This move, <a href="https://x.com/Dennis_Porter_/status/1814063064142250229">according</a> to Porter, could represent a decisive win for both the United States and Bitcoin, though it raises questions about the implementation process.
The ESF, established by the Gold Reserve Act of 1934, is a special fund operated by the U.S. Treasury Department. 
Its primary purpose is to stabilize the value of the U.S. dollar through foreign exchange interventions and gold operations. 
Porter argues that Bitcoin, often considered a form of foreign currency, could be integrated into this existing framework.
Porter suggests several ways Bitcoin could be incorporated into the ESF:
<ul>
<li>Holding Bitcoin as a Reserve Asset: The ESF could diversify its holdings by including Bitcoin alongside traditional currencies and gold.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Bitcoin Interventions: Similar to its operations with other currencies, the ESF could use Bitcoin to influence exchange rates and stabilize the dollar.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Liquidity Provision: During financial crises, the ESF could provide Bitcoin liquidity to support market stability.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Policy Coordination: Integrating Bitcoin would require collaboration with financial regulatory bodies to ensure a smooth process.</li>
</ul>
Also Read: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/07/39856605/ryan-selkis-the-pro-trump-crypto-ceo-ruffling-feathers-on-social-media">Ryan Selkis: The Pro-Trump Crypto CEO Ruffling Feathers On Social Media</a>
Additionally, Porter proposes an executive order to end U.S. Marshal auctions of confiscated Bitcoin, instead transferring approximately $5.5 billion worth of Bitcoin to the ESF. 
This would allow the U.S. to acquire a significant Bitcoin position without directly entering the open market.
&#8220;The path forward is clear, but it will take courage,&#8221; Porter stated. &#8220;If the USA can be bold and lead the world here, we will have a strategic Bitcoin advantage that could bolster the U.S. economy and the dollar for decades to come.&#8221;
This proposal comes at a time when nations worldwide are reassessing their monetary policies and considering the role of cryptocurrencies in their financial systems. 
What&#8217;s Next: The potential inclusion of Bitcoin in the U.S. strategic reserves could have far-reaching implications for both the cryptocurrency market and global economic dynamics.
As discussions around Bitcoin&#8217;s role in national monetary policy continue to evolve, these topics are likely to be a focal point at Benzinga&#8217;s <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/events/digital-assets/agenda/">Future of Digital Assets</a> event on Nov. 19.
Read Next: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/07/39846707/wazirx-declares-230m-hack-a-force-majeure-event-pledges-full-investigation">WazirX Declares $230M Hack A Force Majeure Event, Pledges Full Investigation</a>
Image: Shutterstock

Coverage of Bitcoin, Etherum, Ripple and all the latest digital currencies.

Cryptocurrency

$BTC

Bitcoin As A Strategic Reserve Asset For The US? Expert Details How Trump Could Make It Happen

Barclays analyst Benjamin Budish maintains Blackstone (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BX#NYSE">BX</a>) with a Equal-Weight and raises the price target from $126 to $141.

Barclays Maintains Equal-Weight on Blackstone, Raises Price Target to $141

Barclays analyst Andrew Lazar maintains WK Kellogg (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KLG#NYSE">KLG</a>) with a Underweight and lowers the price target from $19 to $16.

Barclays Maintains Underweight on WK Kellogg, Lowers Price Target to $16

In the wake of President Joe Biden&#8217;s COVID-19 diagnosis, meme coins inspired by potential presidential successors have surged, while Biden-themed Jeo Boden (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/">BODEN</a>) <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/jeo-boden-price-prediction">is down significantly</a>.
What Happened: On July 17, President Biden, aged 81 years, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/07/39829417/biden-gets-covid-19-takes-a-fiesty-dig-at-tesla-ceo-im-sick-of-elon-musk-and-his-rich-buddies-trying">tested positive</a> for COVID-19 with only mild symptoms. He announced that he would continue to fulfill his responsibilities while quarantining at his Delaware residence. Notably, the news of his illness came after he declared that he would step down from the 2024 race if he were to contract a serious medical condition.
Memecoins such as Gabin Noosum (CRYPTO: NOOSUM) and Kamala Horris (CRYPTO: KAMA), inspired by potential Biden replacements, have rallied 586% and 241% respectively since July 17. However, the BODEN meme coin witnessed a 30% drop, as President Biden's Odds of exiting the race based on Polymarket data <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/07/39858234/president-bidens-nomination-odds-plummet-vice-president-kamala-harris-now-60-favorite-but-">surged to 80%</a>, compared to 33% two days ago) as of Thursday.
<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/events/digital-assets/ "><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="300" height="250" src="https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/27091545/Benzinga-conference.gif" alt="Benzinga future of digital assets conference" class="wp-image-267246" /></a></figure>
Also Read: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/07/39780333/solana-up-7-and-could-get-to-50-of-ethereums-valuation-as-most-liquid-election-proxy-in-cr">Solana Up 7% And Could Get To 50% Of Ethereum&#8217;s Valuation As &#8216;Most Liquid Election Proxy In Crypto,&#8217; Trader Says</a>
Why It Matters: The recent rally in meme coins inspired by potential Biden successors comes in the context of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/07/39846584/president-bidens-odds-of-exiting-the-race-surge-to-80-heres-whos-favored-now">increasing speculation</a> about the Democratic nominee for the 2024 Presidential election.
Amid rising political tensions as the election approaches, Polymarket revealed changing odds regarding Biden&#8217;s potential withdrawal from the race. Political analyst Mark Halperin also noted that Biden plans to announce withdrawal from nomination as early as Sunday.
These reports were based on insights from several top Democrats and close allies urging Biden to consider stepping down.
What&#8217;s Next: The influence of&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/is-bitcoin-a-good-investment" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Bitcoin as an institutional asset class</a>&nbsp;is expected to be thoroughly explored at Benzinga&#8217;s upcoming&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/events/digital-assets/agenda/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Future of Digital Assets</a>&nbsp;event on Nov. 19.
Read Next:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/07/39617405/biden-inspired-jeo-boden-meme-coin-may-become-first-popular-meme-to-die-after-95-drop-from">Biden-Inspired &#8216;Jeo Boden&#8217; Meme Coin May Become &#8216;First Popular Meme To Die&#8217; After 95% Drop From Its Highs, Says Trader</a></li>
</ul>
This content was partially produced with the help of AI tools and was reviewed and published by Benzinga editors.
Image: Shutterstock

$BODEN

Biden-Inspired BODEN Meme Coin Keeps Plummeting, But Harris, Newsom Coins Surge On Nominee Speculation

Barclays analyst Andrew Lazar maintains Utz Brands (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UTZ#NYSE">UTZ</a>) with a Overweight and lowers the price target from $23 to $19.

Barclays Maintains Overweight on Utz Brands, Lowers Price Target to $19

Deep-pocketed investors have adopted a bearish approach towards EHang Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EH#NASDAQ">EH</a>), and it's something market players shouldn't ignore. Our tracking of public options records at Benzinga unveiled this significant move today. The identity of these investors remains unknown, but such a substantial move in EH usually suggests something big is about to happen.
We gleaned this information from our observations today when Benzinga's options scanner highlighted 75 extraordinary options activities for EHang Holdings. This level of activity is out of the ordinary.
The general mood among these heavyweight investors is divided, with 37% leaning bullish and 57% bearish. Among these notable options, 73 are puts, totaling $15,125,544, and 2 are calls, amounting to $65,160.
<h3>Projected Price Targets</h3>
After evaluating the trading volumes and Open Interest, it's evident that the major market movers are focusing on a price band between $10.0 and $17.0 for EHang Holdings, spanning the last three months.
<h3>Insights into Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
Assessing the volume and open interest is a strategic step in options trading. These metrics shed light on the liquidity and investor interest in EHang Holdings's options at specified strike prices. The forthcoming data visualizes the fluctuation in volume and open interest for both calls and puts, linked to EHang Holdings's substantial trades, within a strike price spectrum from $10.0 to $17.0 over the preceding 30 days.
<h3>EHang Holdings Option Volume And Open Interest Over Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1721415789_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Largest Options Trades Observed:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>EH</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>10/18/24</td>
<td>$5.1</td>
<td>$4.8</td>
<td>$5.0</td>
<td>$17.00</td>
<td>$505.0K</td>
<td>13.8K</td>
<td>9.5K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>EH</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>10/18/24</td>
<td>$5.0</td>
<td>$4.9</td>
<td>$4.9</td>
<td>$17.00</td>
<td>$501.7K</td>
<td>13.8K</td>
<td>8.5K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>EH</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>10/18/24</td>
<td>$5.1</td>
<td>$5.0</td>
<td>$5.0</td>
<td>$17.00</td>
<td>$500.0K</td>
<td>13.8K</td>
<td>10.5K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>EH</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>10/18/24</td>
<td>$4.9</td>
<td>$4.8</td>
<td>$4.9</td>
<td>$17.00</td>
<td>$489.6K</td>
<td>13.8K</td>
<td>7.5K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>EH</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>10/18/24</td>
<td>$4.8</td>
<td>$4.7</td>
<td>$4.8</td>
<td>$17.00</td>
<td>$480.0K</td>
<td>13.8K</td>
<td>6.5K</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About EHang Holdings</h3>
EHang Holdings Ltd is an autonomous aerial vehicle (AAV) technology platform company. It focuses on making safe, autonomous and eco-friendly air mobility accessible to everyone. EHang provides customers in various industries with AAV products and commercial solutions: air mobility (including passenger transportation and logistics), smart city management and aerial media solutions. As the forerunner of cutting-edge AAV technologies and commercial solutions in the global Urban Air Mobility industry, it continues to explore the boundaries of the sky to make flying technologies benefit life in smart cities.
Following our analysis of the options activities associated with EHang Holdings, we pivot to a closer look at the company's own performance.
<h3>EHang Holdings's Current Market Status</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a trading volume of 2,716,361, the price of EH is down by -10.68%, reaching $12.13.</li>
<li>Current RSI values indicate that the stock is is currently neutral between overbought and oversold.</li>
<li>Next earnings report is scheduled for 27 days from now.</li>
</ul>
Options are a riskier asset compared to just trading the stock, but they have higher profit potential. Serious options traders manage this risk by educating themselves daily, scaling in and out of trades, following more than one indicator, and following the markets closely.
If you want to stay updated on the latest options trades for EHang Holdings, <a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/register174">Benzinga Pro</a> gives you real-time options trades alerts.

Options

Markets

Market Whales and Their Recent Bets on EHang Holdings Options

Whales with a lot of money to spend have taken a noticeably bullish stance on Expedia Group.
Looking at options history for Expedia Group (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EXPE#NASDAQ">EXPE</a>) we detected 13 trades.
If we consider the specifics of each trade, it is accurate to state that 38% of the investors opened trades with bullish expectations and 38% with bearish.
From the overall spotted trades, 2 are puts, for a total amount of $162,650 and 11, calls, for a total amount of $808,366.
<h3>Projected Price Targets</h3>
Analyzing the Volume and Open Interest in these contracts, it seems that the big players have been eyeing a price window from $120.0 to $145.0 for Expedia Group during the past quarter. 
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Trends</h3>
Looking at the volume and open interest is an insightful way to conduct due diligence on a stock.
This data can help you track the liquidity and interest for Expedia Group's options for a given strike price.
Below, we can observe the evolution of the volume and open interest of calls and puts, respectively, for all of Expedia Group's whale activity within a strike price range from $120.0 to $145.0 in the last 30 days. 
<h3>Expedia Group Call and Put Volume: 30-Day Overview</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1721415784_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Significant Options Trades Detected:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>EXPE</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>07/19/24</td>
<td>$15.85</td>
<td>$14.4</td>
<td>$15.8</td>
<td>$120.00</td>
<td>$158.0K</td>
<td>2.0K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">102</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>EXPE</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>07/19/24</td>
<td>$15.85</td>
<td>$15.45</td>
<td>$15.75</td>
<td>$120.00</td>
<td>$157.5K</td>
<td>2.0K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">2</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>EXPE</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>07/19/24</td>
<td>$2.72</td>
<td>$1.8</td>
<td>$2.63</td>
<td>$137.00</td>
<td>$122.7K</td>
<td>975</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>EXPE</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>08/16/24</td>
<td>$4.6</td>
<td>$4.55</td>
<td>$4.6</td>
<td>$145.00</td>
<td>$89.7K</td>
<td>294</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">305</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>EXPE</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>09/20/24</td>
<td>$8.1</td>
<td>$7.9</td>
<td>$8.0</td>
<td>$140.00</td>
<td>$80.0K</td>
<td>233</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">155</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Expedia Group</h3>
Expedia is the world's second-largest online travel agency by bookings, offering services for lodging (80% of total 2023 sales), air tickets (3%), rental cars, cruises, in-destination, and other (11%), and advertising revenue (6%). Expedia operates a number of branded travel booking sites, but its three core online travel agency brands are Expedia, Hotels.com, and Vrbo. It also has a metasearch brand, Trivago. Transaction fees for online bookings account for the bulk of sales and profits.
After a thorough review of the options trading surrounding Expedia Group, we move to examine the company in more detail. This includes an assessment of its current market status and performance.
<h3>Present Market Standing of Expedia Group</h3>
<ul>
<li>Currently trading with a volume of 908,047, the EXPE's price is up by 0.66%, now at $134.4. </li>
<li>RSI readings suggest the stock is currently may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Anticipated earnings release is in 20 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Expert Opinions on Expedia Group</h3>
In the last month, 2 experts released ratings on this stock with an average target price of $160.0.
<ul>
<li>Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Wells Fargo keeps a Equal-Weight rating on Expedia Group with a target price of $140. </li>
<li>In a cautious move, an analyst from Benchmark downgraded its rating to Buy, setting a price target of $180. </li>
</ul>
Options trading presents higher risks and potential rewards. Astute traders manage these risks by continually educating themselves, adapting their strategies, monitoring multiple indicators, and keeping a close eye on market movements. Stay informed about the latest Expedia Group options trades with real-time alerts from <a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/register174">Benzinga Pro</a>.

EXPE

Looking At Expedia Group's Recent Unusual Options Activity

High-rolling investors have positioned themselves bullish on FTAI Aviation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FTAI#NASDAQ">FTAI</a>), and it's important for retail traders to take note. 
\This activity came to our attention today through Benzinga's tracking of publicly available options data. The identities of these investors are uncertain, but such a significant move in FTAI often signals that someone has privileged information.
Today, Benzinga's options scanner spotted 11 options trades for FTAI Aviation. This is not a typical pattern.
The sentiment among these major traders is split, with 36% bullish and 36% bearish. Among all the options we identified, there was one put, amounting to $36,000, and 10 calls, totaling $727,486.
<h3>Expected Price Movements</h3>
After evaluating the trading volumes and Open Interest, it's evident that the major market movers are focusing on a price band between $72.5 and $105.0 for FTAI Aviation, spanning the last three months.
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Trends</h3>
Assessing the volume and open interest is a strategic step in options trading. These metrics shed light on the liquidity and investor interest in FTAI Aviation's options at specified strike prices. The forthcoming data visualizes the fluctuation in volume and open interest for both calls and puts, linked to FTAI Aviation's substantial trades, within a strike price spectrum from $72.5 to $105.0 over the preceding 30 days.
<h3>FTAI Aviation Option Activity Analysis: Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1721415779_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Biggest Options Spotted:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>FTAI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>08/16/24</td>
<td>$16.4</td>
<td>$15.6</td>
<td>$15.6</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
<td>$134.2K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">151</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>FTAI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>08/16/24</td>
<td>$15.9</td>
<td>$15.6</td>
<td>$15.9</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
<td>$103.3K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>FTAI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>08/16/24</td>
<td>$15.2</td>
<td>$15.1</td>
<td>$15.2</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
<td>$94.2K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">251</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>FTAI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>08/16/24</td>
<td>$15.7</td>
<td>$15.6</td>
<td>$15.7</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
<td>$87.7K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>FTAI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>08/16/24</td>
<td>$16.0</td>
<td>$14.4</td>
<td>$15.3</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
<td>$76.5K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">351</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About FTAI Aviation</h3>
FTAI Aviation Ltd is a aerospace company .It owns and maintains commercial jet engines with a focus on CFM56 engines. FTAI owns and leases jet aircraft which often facilitates the acquisition of engines at attractive prices. It invests in aviation assets and aerospace products that generate strong and stable cash flows with the potential for earnings growth and asset appreciation.
Having examined the options trading patterns of FTAI Aviation, our attention now turns directly to the company. This shift allows us to delve into its present market position and performance
<h3>Where Is FTAI Aviation Standing Right Now?</h3>
<ul>
<li>Trading volume stands at 503,256, with FTAI's price up by 0.98%, positioned at $104.0.</li>
<li>RSI indicators show the stock to be may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Earnings announcement expected in 4 days.</li>
</ul>
Trading options involves greater risks but also offers the potential for higher profits. Savvy traders mitigate these risks through ongoing education, strategic trade adjustments, utilizing various indicators, and staying attuned to market dynamics. Keep up with the latest options trades for FTAI Aviation with <a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/register174">Benzinga Pro</a> for real-time alerts.

FTAI

FTAI Aviation's Options: A Look at What the Big Money is Thinking

Over the past 24 hours, Bonk's (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/">BONK</a>) price has risen 21.72% to $0.000032. This continues its positive trend over the past week where it has experienced a 40.0% gain, moving from $0.000023 to its current price.
The chart below compares the price movement and volatility for Bonk over the past 24 hours (left) to its price movement over the past week (right). The gray bands are Bollinger Bands, measuring the volatility for both the daily and weekly price movements. The wider the bands are, or the larger the gray area is at any given moment, the larger the volatility.
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1721415753_0.png" alt="price_chart" />
The trading volume for the coin has climbed 85.0% over the past week, moving opposite, directionally, with the overall circulating supply of the coin, which has decreased 0.11%. This brings the circulating supply to 69.47 trillion, which makes up an estimated 74.28% of its max supply of 93.53 trillion. According to our data, the current market cap ranking for BONK is #50 at $2.21 billion.
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1721415753_1.png" alt="supply_and_vol" />
<a href="https://www.coingecko.com/en/api">Powered by CoinGecko API</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

Trading Ideas

$BONK

Cryptocurrency Bonk's Price Increased More Than 21% Within 24 hours

Over the past 24 hours, Wrapped Bitcoin's (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/">WBTC</a>) price has risen 4.88% to $66,748.00. This continues its positive trend over the past week where it has experienced a 15.0% gain, moving from $58,288.09 to its current price. As it stands right now, the coin's all-time high is $73,505.00. 
The chart below compares the price movement and volatility for Wrapped Bitcoin over the past 24 hours (left) to its price movement over the past week (right). The gray bands are Bollinger Bands, measuring the volatility for both the daily and weekly price movements. The wider the bands are, or the larger the gray area is at any given moment, the larger the volatility.
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1721415744_0.png" alt="price_chart" />
Wrapped Bitcoin's trading volume has climbed 77.0% over the past week, moving in tandem, directionally, with the overall circulating supply of the coin, which has increased 0.85%. This brings the circulating supply to 154 thousand, which makes up an estimated 100.0% of its max supply of 154 thousand. According to our data, the current market cap ranking for WBTC is #15 at $10.31 billion.
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1721415744_1.png" alt="supply_and_vol" />
<a href="https://www.coingecko.com/en/api">Powered by CoinGecko API</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

$WBTC

Wrapped Bitcoin Up More Than 4% In 24 hours

Over the past 24 hours, BNB's (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/bnb/usd">BNB</a>) price rose 4.28% to $591.58. This continues its positive trend over the past week where it has experienced a 10.0% gain, moving from $535.74 to its current price. As it stands right now, the coin's all-time high is $717.48. 
The chart below compares the price movement and volatility for BNB over the past 24 hours (left) to its price movement over the past week (right). The gray bands are Bollinger Bands, measuring the volatility for both the daily and weekly price movements. The wider the bands are, or the larger the gray area is at any given moment, the larger the volatility.
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1721415675_0.png" alt="price_chart" />
BNB's trading volume has climbed 39.0% over the past week, moving in tandem, directionally, with the overall circulating supply of the coin, which has increased 0.42%. This brings the circulating supply to 153.86 million, which makes up an estimated 76.93% of its max supply of 200.00 million. According to our data, the current market cap ranking for BNB is #4 at $90.93 billion.
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1721415675_1.png" alt="supply_and_vol" />
<a href="https://www.coingecko.com/en/api">Powered by CoinGecko API</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

$BNB

BNB Up More Than 4% In 24 hours

Barclays analyst Andrew Lazar maintains Kraft Heinz (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KHC#NASDAQ">KHC</a>) with a Equal-Weight and lowers the price target from $36 to $34.

Barclays Maintains Equal-Weight on Kraft Heinz, Lowers Price Target to $34

LKQ (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LKQ#NASDAQ">LKQ</a>) underwent analysis by 4 analysts in the last quarter, revealing a spectrum of viewpoints from bullish to bearish.
The following table encapsulates their recent ratings, offering a glimpse into the evolving sentiments over the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Bullish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Indifferent</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">3</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">2</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Analysts have recently evaluated LKQ and provided 12-month price targets. The average target is $59.75, accompanied by a high estimate of $65.00 and a low estimate of $54.00. Observing a 0.71% increase, the current average has risen from the previous average price target of $59.33. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1721415666_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Decoding Analyst Ratings: A Detailed Look</h2>
A comprehensive examination of how financial experts perceive LKQ is derived from recent analyst actions. The following is a detailed summary of key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Gary Prestopino</td>
<td>Barrington Research</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$60.00</td>
<td>$60.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Gary Prestopino</td>
<td>Barrington Research</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$60.00</td>
<td>$60.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Craig Kennison</td>
<td>Baird</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$54.00</td>
<td>$58.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Scott Stember</td>
<td>Roth MKM</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$65.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Analysts frequently update their recommendations based on evolving market conditions and company performance. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their reaction to recent developments related to LKQ. This information provides a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Providing a comprehensive analysis, analysts offer qualitative assessments, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings reflect expectations for the relative performance of LKQ compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts gauge the dynamics of price targets, providing estimates for the future value of LKQ's stock. This comparison reveals trends in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
</ul>
For valuable insights into LKQ's market performance, consider these analyst evaluations alongside crucial financial indicators. Stay well-informed and make prudent decisions using our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/LKQ/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights">Stay up to date on LKQ analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>All You Need to Know About LKQ</h2>
LKQ is a Global distributor of non-OEM automotive parts. Initially formed in 1998 as a consolidator of auto salvage operations in the United States, it has since greatly expanded its scope to include distribution of new mechanical and collision parts, specialty auto equipment, and remanufactured and recycled parts in both Europe and North America. It still maintains its auto salvage business and owns over 70 LKQ pick-your-part junkyards. Separate from the self-service business, LKQ purchases over 300,000 salvage automobiles annually that are used to extract vehicle parts for resale. Globally, the company maintains approximately 1,700 facilities.
<h3>LKQ's Economic Impact: An Analysis</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: Above industry benchmarks, the company's market capitalization emphasizes a noteworthy size, indicative of a strong market presence.
Revenue Growth: LKQ's remarkable performance in 3 months is evident. As of 31 March, 2024, the company achieved an impressive revenue growth rate of 10.57%. This signifies a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. As compared to competitors, the company surpassed expectations with a growth rate higher than the average among peers in the Consumer Discretionary sector.
Net Margin: LKQ's net margin is impressive, surpassing industry averages. With a net margin of 4.27%, the company demonstrates strong profitability and effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): LKQ's ROE excels beyond industry benchmarks, reaching 2.56%. This signifies robust financial management and efficient use of shareholder equity capital.
Return on Assets (ROA): LKQ's ROA stands out, surpassing industry averages. With an impressive ROA of 1.04%, the company demonstrates effective utilization of assets and strong financial performance.
Debt Management: The company faces challenges in debt management with a debt-to-equity ratio higher than the industry average. With a ratio of 0.91, caution is advised due to increased financial risk.
<h2>The Core of Analyst Ratings: What Every Investor Should Know</h2>
Benzinga tracks 150 analyst firms and reports on their stock expectations. Analysts typically arrive at their conclusions by predicting how much money a company will make in the future, usually the upcoming five years, and how risky or predictable that company's revenue streams are.
Analysts attend company conference calls and meetings, research company financial statements, and communicate with insiders to publish their ratings on stocks. Analysts typically rate each stock once per quarter or whenever the company has a major update.
Analysts may supplement their ratings with predictions for metrics like growth estimates, earnings, and revenue, offering investors a more comprehensive outlook. However, investors should be mindful that analysts, like any human, can have subjective perspectives influencing their forecasts.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

Breaking Down LKQ: 4 Analysts Share Their Views

Ontex Group NV 2023 Q2 - Results - Earnings Call Presentation

Ontex reports Q2 adj. EBITDA €43.2M

Ontex reports Q3 results; updates FY23 outlook

Ontex Group NV 2023 Q3 - Results - Earnings Call Presentation

Ontex Group NV (ONXXF) Q3 2023 Earnings Call Transcript

Ontex Group NV (ONXXF) Q4 2023 Earnings Call Transcript

Ontex reports Q4 results

Ontex reports Q1 results

Ontex Group NV 2024 Q1 - Results - Earnings Call Presentation

Ontex Group NV (ONXXF) Q1 2024 Earnings Call Transcript

ONXXF

ONXYY

Ontex Gr

Ontex Group

&nbsp;

<h2>Upgrades</h2>

<ul>
	<li>According to Benchmark, the prior rating for TopBuild Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BLD#NYSE">BLD</a>) was changed from Hold to Buy. In the second quarter, TopBuild showed an EPS of $2.76, compared to $1.68 from the year-ago quarter. At the moment, the stock has a 52-week-high of $235.50 and a 52-week-low of $144.58. TopBuild closed at $219.98 at the end of the last trading period.</li>
	<li>For Belden Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BDC#NYSE">BDC</a>), Canaccord Genuity upgraded the previous rating of Hold to Buy. For the second quarter, Belden had an EPS of $1.21, compared to year-ago quarter EPS of $0.46. At the moment, the stock has a 52-week-high of $58.54 and a 52-week-low of $28.55. Belden closed at $56.96 at the end of the last trading period.</li>
	<li>For NeoPhotonics Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NPTN#NYSE">NPTN</a>), Raymond James upgraded the previous rating of Underperform to Market Perform. For the second quarter, NeoPhotonics had an EPS of $0.22, compared to year-ago quarter EPS of $0.16. At the moment, the stock has a 52-week-high of $14.14 and a 52-week-low of $5.75. NeoPhotonics closed at $9.39 at the end of the last trading period.</li>
	<li>SVB Leerink upgraded the previous rating for HealthEquity Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HQY#NASDAQ">HQY</a>) from Market Perform to Outperform. HealthEquity earned $0.40 in the second quarter, compared to $0.42 in the year-ago quarter. The stock has a 52-week-high of $93.32 and a 52-week-low of $45.82. At the end of the last trading period, HealthEquity closed at $63.18.</li>
	<li>For Biomarin Pharmaceutical Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BMRN#NASDAQ">BMRN</a>), Stifel upgraded the previous rating of Hold to Buy. In the second quarter, Biomarin Pharmaceutical showed an EPS of $0.07, compared to $0.16 from the year-ago quarter. At the moment, the stock has a 52-week-high of $92.56 and a 52-week-low of $71.35. Biomarin Pharmaceutical closed at $76.70 at the end of the last trading period.</li>
	<li>Stifel upgraded the previous rating for AppLovin Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/APP#NASDAQ">APP</a>) from Hold to Buy. AppLovin earned $0.04 in the second quarter, compared to $0.10 in the year-ago quarter. At the moment, the stock has a 52-week-high of $90.03 and a 52-week-low of $49.41. AppLovin closed at $68.00 at the end of the last trading period.</li>
	<li>According to Jefferies, the prior rating for Banco Santander SA (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SAN#NYSE">SAN</a>) was changed from Underperform to Hold. Banco Santander earned $0.13 in the second quarter. At the moment, the stock has a 52-week-high of $4.38 and a 52-week-low of $1.78. Banco Santander closed at $3.61 at the end of the last trading period.</li>
</ul>

<a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">See all analyst ratings upgrades.</a>

&nbsp;

<h2>Downgrades</h2>

<ul>
	<li>JP Morgan downgraded the previous rating for Humanigen Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HGEN#NASDAQ">HGEN</a>) from Neutral to Underweight. In the second quarter, Humanigen showed an EPS of $1.20, compared to $0.79 from the year-ago quarter. At the moment, the stock has a 52-week-high of $29.20 and a 52-week-low of $7.50. Humanigen closed at $15.11 at the end of the last trading period.</li>
	<li>According to Macquarie, the prior rating for Score Media and Gaming Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SCR#NASDAQ">SCR</a>) was changed from Outperform to Neutral. In the third quarter, Score Media and Gaming earned $0.63. The stock has a 52-week-high of $36.32 and a 52-week-low of $12.95. At the end of the last trading period, Score Media and Gaming closed at $35.46.</li>
	<li>According to Citigroup, the prior rating for Sherwin-Williams Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SHW#NYSE">SHW</a>) was changed from Buy to Neutral. Sherwin-Williams earned $2.65 in the second quarter, compared to $7.10 in the year-ago quarter. At the moment, the stock has a 52-week-high of $768.00 and a 52-week-low of $244.67. Sherwin-Williams closed at $296.69 at the end of the last trading period.</li>
	<li>According to Citigroup, the prior rating for Axalta Coating Systems Ltd (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AXTA#NYSE">AXTA</a>) was changed from Buy to Neutral. Axalta Coating Sys earned $0.48 in the second quarter, compared to $0.15 in the year-ago quarter. At the moment, the stock has a 52-week-high of $34.20 and a 52-week-low of $21.43. Axalta Coating Sys closed at $29.07 at the end of the last trading period.</li>
	<li>According to Citigroup, the prior rating for PPG Industries Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PPG#NYSE">PPG</a>) was changed from Buy to Neutral. In the second quarter, PPG Industries showed an EPS of $1.94, compared to $0.99 from the year-ago quarter. The current stock performance of PPG Industries shows a 52-week-high of $182.97 and a 52-week-low of $116.95. Moreover, at the end of the last trading period, the closing price was at $151.02.</li>
	<li>Mizuho downgraded the previous rating for Eversource Energy (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ES#NYSE">ES</a>) from Neutral to Underperform. In the second quarter, Eversource Energy showed an EPS of $0.79, compared to $0.76 from the year-ago quarter. The stock has a 52-week-high of $96.66 and a 52-week-low of $76.64. At the end of the last trading period, Eversource Energy closed at $91.89.</li>
	<li>For Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VRTX#NASDAQ">VRTX</a>), Stifel downgraded the previous rating of Buy to Hold. Vertex Pharmaceuticals earned $3.11 in the second quarter, compared to $2.61 in the year-ago quarter. The current stock performance of Vertex Pharmaceuticals shows a 52-week-high of $280.99 and a 52-week-low of $185.32. Moreover, at the end of the last trading period, the closing price was at $191.37.</li>
	<li>Morgan Stanley downgraded the previous rating for Cisco Systems Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CSCO#NASDAQ">CSCO</a>) from Overweight to Equal-Weight. For the fourth quarter, Cisco Systems had an EPS of $0.84, compared to year-ago quarter EPS of $0.80. The current stock performance of Cisco Systems shows a 52-week-high of $60.27 and a 52-week-low of $35.28. Moreover, at the end of the last trading period, the closing price was at $58.68.</li>
	<li>For Kadmon Holdings Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KDMN#NASDAQ">KDMN</a>), Jefferies downgraded the previous rating of Buy to Hold. Kadmon Holdings earned $0.18 in the second quarter, compared to $0.17 in the year-ago quarter. At the moment, the stock has a 52-week-high of $9.20 and a 52-week-low of $3.15. Kadmon Holdings closed at $9.07 at the end of the last trading period.</li>
</ul>

<a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">See all analyst ratings downgrades.</a>

&nbsp;

<h2>Initiations</h2>

<ul>
	<li>JP Morgan initiated coverage on Westport Fuel Systems Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WPRT#NASDAQ">WPRT</a>) with a Neutral rating. The price target for Westport Fuel Systems is set to $5.00. For the second quarter, Westport Fuel Systems had an EPS of $0.11, compared to year-ago quarter EPS of $0.02. The stock has a 52-week-high of $12.95 and a 52-week-low of $1.55. At the end of the last trading period, Westport Fuel Systems closed at $3.67.</li>
	<li>Citigroup initiated coverage on Lucid Group Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LCID#NASDAQ">LCID</a>) with a Buy rating. The price target for Lucid Gr is set to $28.00. &nbsp;Moreover, at the end of the last trading period, the closing price was at $18.93.</li>
	<li>UBS initiated coverage on Zogenix Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ZGNX#NASDAQ">ZGNX</a>) with a Buy rating. The price target for Zogenix is set to $23.00. In the second quarter, Zogenix showed an EPS of $1.05, compared to $0.96 from the year-ago quarter. At the moment, the stock has a 52-week-high of $25.31 and a 52-week-low of $13.01. Zogenix closed at $14.60 at the end of the last trading period.</li>
	<li>Stephens &amp; Co. initiated coverage on Apollo Endosurgery Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/APEN#NASDAQ">APEN</a>) with an Overweight rating. The price target for Apollo Endosurgery is set to $15.00. In the second quarter, Apollo Endosurgery showed an EPS of $0.22, compared to $0.30 from the year-ago quarter. The stock has a 52-week-high of $10.00 and a 52-week-low of $1.25. At the end of the last trading period, Apollo Endosurgery closed at $9.64.</li>
	<li>With a Neutral rating, Arete Research initiated coverage on Discovery Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DISCA#NASDAQ">DISCA</a>). The price target seems to have been set at $30.00 for Discovery. Discovery earned $0.92 in the second quarter, compared to $0.77 in the year-ago quarter. At the moment, the stock has a 52-week-high of $78.14 and a 52-week-low of $19.07. Discovery closed at $26.98 at the end of the last trading period.</li>
	<li>With a Buy rating, Arete Research initiated coverage on The Walt Disney Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIS#NYSE">DIS</a>). The price target seems to have been set at $263.00 for Walt Disney. Walt Disney earned $0.80 in the third quarter, compared to $0.08 in the year-ago quarter. The stock has a 52-week-high of $203.02 and a 52-week-low of $117.23. At the end of the last trading period, Walt Disney closed at $185.15.</li>
	<li>With a Buy rating, Arete Research initiated coverage on Netflix Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NFLX#NASDAQ">NFLX</a>). The price target seems to have been set at $735.00 for Netflix. For the second quarter, Netflix had an EPS of $2.97, compared to year-ago quarter EPS of $1.59. The current stock performance of Netflix shows a 52-week-high of $615.60 and a 52-week-low of $458.60. Moreover, at the end of the last trading period, the closing price was at $606.05.</li>
	<li>HSBC initiated coverage on Kimberly-Clark Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KMB#NYSE">KMB</a>) with a Hold rating. The price target for Kimberly-Clark is set to $131.00. For the second quarter, Kimberly-Clark had an EPS of $1.47, compared to year-ago quarter EPS of $2.20. The stock has a 52-week-high of $155.45 and a 52-week-low of $128.02. At the end of the last trading period, Kimberly-Clark closed at $141.49.</li>
	<li>Needham initiated coverage on Upwork Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UPWK#NASDAQ">UPWK</a>) with a Buy rating. The price target for Upwork is set to $57.00. Upwork earned $0.03 in the second quarter, compared to $0.09 in the year-ago quarter. The stock has a 52-week-high of $64.49 and a 52-week-low of $13.46. At the end of the last trading period, Upwork closed at $43.98.</li>
	<li>With a Buy rating, B of A Securities initiated coverage on Arvinas Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARVN#NASDAQ">ARVN</a>). The price target seems to have been set at $110.00 for Arvinas. In the second quarter, Arvinas showed an EPS of $1.03, compared to $0.65 from the year-ago quarter. At the moment, the stock has a 52-week-high of $108.47 and a 52-week-low of $19.68. Arvinas closed at $91.88 at the end of the last trading period.</li>
	<li>SVB Leerink initiated coverage on Myovant Sciences Ltd (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MYOV#NYSE">MYOV</a>) with a Market Perform rating. The price target for Myovant Sciences is set to $24.00. Myovant Sciences earned $0.67 in the first quarter, compared to $0.37 in the year-ago quarter. The current stock performance of Myovant Sciences shows a 52-week-high of $30.90 and a 52-week-low of $13.42. Moreover, at the end of the last trading period, the closing price was at $25.81.</li>
	<li>With a Market Perform rating, SVB Leerink initiated coverage on scPharmaceuticals Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SCPH#NASDAQ">SCPH</a>). The price target seems to have been set at $6.00 for scPharmaceuticals. In the second quarter, scPharmaceuticals showed an EPS of $0.26, compared to $0.36 from the year-ago quarter. At the moment, the stock has a 52-week-high of $9.64 and a 52-week-low of $4.75. scPharmaceuticals closed at $5.95 at the end of the last trading period.</li>
	<li>Credit Suisse initiated coverage on SoFi Technologies Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SOFI#NASDAQ">SOFI</a>) with a Neutral rating. The price target for SoFi Technologies is set to $16.50. SoFi Technologies earned $0.48 in the second quarter, compared to $0.03 in the year-ago quarter. The current stock performance of SoFi Technologies shows a 52-week-high of $24.95 and a 52-week-low of $13.56. Moreover, at the end of the last trading period, the closing price was at $15.47.</li>
	<li>MKM Partners initiated coverage on Denbury Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DEN#NYSE">DEN</a>) with a Buy rating. The price target for Denbury is set to $96.00. Denbury earned $0.61 in the second quarter, compared to $0.07 in the year-ago quarter. At the moment, the stock has a 52-week-high of $81.37 and a 52-week-low of $15.43. Denbury closed at $70.06 at the end of the last trading period.</li>
	<li>With an Overweight rating, JP Morgan initiated coverage on Blade Air Mobility Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BLDE#NASDAQ">BLDE</a>). The price target seems to have been set at $16.00 for Blade Air Mobility. Blade Air Mobility earned $0.15 in the third quarter. At the moment, the stock has a 52-week-high of $11.87 and a 52-week-low of $6.41. Blade Air Mobility closed at $8.79 at the end of the last trading period.</li>
</ul>

<a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">See all analyst ratings initiations.</a>

Upgrades

Downgrades

Initiation

Intraday Update

ALGS

AMRN

APEN

ARVN

AVIR

AXTA

BDRFY

BLDE

BMRN

BYSI

BZZUY

CFRX

CSCO

DISCA

ENTA

GSHD

HENKY

HGEN

HLLY

HYZN

IFSUF

KDMN

LBRT

LCID

LESL

MYOV

NFLX

NPTN

ORGN

PDRDY

RKLB

RKLY

SCPH

SOFI

UPWK

VOSSY

VRTX

WPRT

ZGNX

Benzinga's Top Ratings Upgrades, Downgrades For September 9, 2021

HSBC initiates coverage on Ontex Group (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ONXXF#OTC">ONXXF</a>) with a Hold rating.

HSBC Initiates Coverage On Ontex Group with Hold Rating

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

Comments

Ontex Gr

News

Latest news for Ontex Gr (OTC:ONXXF) Stock

Thursday, September 09, 2021