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DA Davidson analyst Brandon Rolle maintains MasterCraft Boat Hldgs (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MCFT#NASDAQ">MCFT</a>) with a Neutral and lowers the price target from $23 to $22.

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DA Davidson Maintains Neutral on MasterCraft Boat Hldgs, Lowers Price Target to $22

Evercore ISI Group analyst Steve Sakwa maintains Essex Property Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ESS#NYSE">ESS</a>) with a In-Line and raises the price target from $297 to $302.

Evercore ISI Group Maintains In-Line on Essex Property Trust, Raises Price Target to $302

DA Davidson analyst Brian Holland maintains Lancaster Colony (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LANC#NASDAQ">LANC</a>) with a Neutral and raises the price target from $192 to $207.

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DA Davidson Maintains Neutral on Lancaster Colony, Raises Price Target to $207

Evercore ISI Group analyst Steve Sakwa maintains Equity Residential (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EQR#NYSE">EQR</a>) with a In-Line and raises the price target from $74 to $76.

Evercore ISI Group Maintains In-Line on Equity Residential, Raises Price Target to $76

Evercore ISI Group analyst Steve Sakwa maintains Camden Prop Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CPT#NYSE">CPT</a>) with a In-Line and raises the price target from $118 to $127.

Evercore ISI Group Maintains In-Line on Camden Prop Trust, Raises Price Target to $127

DA Davidson analyst Gil Luria maintains Datadog (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DDOG#NASDAQ">DDOG</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $150 to $165.

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DA Davidson Maintains Buy on Datadog, Raises Price Target to $165

Evercore ISI Group analyst John Pancari maintains Cullen/Frost Bankers (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CFR#NYSE">CFR</a>) with a Underperform and raises the price target from $136 to $144.

Evercore ISI Group Maintains Underperform on Cullen/Frost Bankers, Raises Price Target to $144

New partnership brings Affirm's biweekly and monthly payment plans to approved patients Launch further adds to Affirm's over 90% year-over-year growth of active healthcare providers
Coast Dental, a prominent leader in dental healthcare, today announced that it has partnered with Affirm (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AFRM#NASDAQ">AFRM</a>), the payment network that empowers consumers and helps merchants drive growth. This collaboration brings Affirm's flexible, transparent pay-over-time options to approved Coast Dental patients purchasing general and specialty dental services, including exams, cleanings, veneers, and CoastClear Aligners.
Now patients across Coast Dental's 100 locations in Florida, Georgia, and Texas can choose Affirm's biweekly or monthly payment plans at checkout. The process is simple: patients scan the QR code with their smartphone and complete a quick eligibility check. If approved, they can choose from customized biweekly or monthly payment plans – with as low as 0% APR – and finalize their purchase. As always, Affirm only approves financing for amounts it determines can be repaid responsibly and never charges late or hidden fees.

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Reported Earlier, Coast Dental Partners With Affirm To Offer A Smarter Way To Pay For Dental Services Across 100 Locations; Launch Further Adds To Affirm's Over 90% YoY Growth Of Active Healthcare Providers

Shares of digital technology major Cisco Systems Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CSCO#NASDAQ">CSCO</a>) are <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/movers" rel="noreferrer noopener">trading higher</a> on Monday.
The company has introduced an AI solution in collaboration with Mistral AI, signaling a major advancement in its <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/02/n43588406/cisco-and-mistral-ai-partner-to-deliver-on-ciscos-mission-to-transform-the-customer-experience-wit" rel="noreferrer noopener">Customer Experience (CX) initiatives</a>.
The AI Renewals Agent, the initial product in a series of AI tools co-developed by Cisco and Mistral, simplifies the renewal proposal process by processing data from more than 50 sources.
&#8220;The AI Renewals Agent is an important milestone and the first of many innovative solutions that we&#8217;re going to build together. The impact on our teams is also significant as we continue to look at opportunities to simplify and reduce friction in their jobs,&#8221; said Liz Centoni, Executive Vice President and Chief Customer Experience Officer, Cisco.
It delivers tailored recommendations, sentiment analysis, and automates tasks, enhancing customer interaction and satisfaction.
The tool targets a 20% reduction in time spent creating proposals. Significantly, the AI Renewals Agent runs on-premises, ensuring data security, privacy, and compliance while optimizing costs and performance.
Also Read: <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/02/43563232/software-company-solarwinds-to-go-private-in-44b-deal-stocks-skyrocket" rel="noreferrer noopener">Software Company SolarWinds Agrees To Go Private In $4.4B Deal</a>
Arthur Mensch, CEO, Mistral AI, stated, &#8220;It demonstrates how GenAI can enhance access to rich and complex information sources, deliver critical value to Cisco&#8217;s customers and ecosystem, and save considerable time for all stakeholders involved.&#8221;
In January, Cisco unveiled Cisco AI Defense, a solution aimed at facilitating and safeguarding <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/43063294/whats-going-on-with-cisco-systems-stock-on-friday" rel="noreferrer noopener">AI transformation for businesses</a>.
Founded in April 2023 by former engineers from Google DeepMind and Meta, Mistral also <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/43020678/french-ai-startup-founded-by-former-google-and-meta-researchers-signs-multi-million-euro-deal-with-afp-to-counter-big-techs-content-moderation-pullback" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">has investment from </a><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/43020678/french-ai-startup-founded-by-former-google-and-meta-researchers-signs-multi-million-euro-deal-with-afp-to-counter-big-techs-content-moderation-pullback" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Microsoft.</a> In 2024, Mistral raised $645 million in funding, reaching a valuation of $6 billion.
Price Action: CSCO shares are trading higher by 0.83% at $62.79 at the last check Monday.
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Cisco Unveils First Jointly Developed AI Agent From Mistral AI Partnership - What's On The Cards?

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"Microsoft Hit by French Antitrust Probe Over Rivals' Bing Access" - Bloomberg News

RBC Capital analyst Matthew Hedberg reiterates Palo Alto Networks (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PANW#NASDAQ">PANW</a>) with a Outperform and maintains $225 price target.

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RBC Capital Reiterates Outperform on Palo Alto Networks, Maintains $225 Price Target

Evercore ISI Group analyst Chris McNally maintains BorgWarner (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BWA#NYSE">BWA</a>) with a Outperform and lowers the price target from $43 to $40.

Evercore ISI Group Maintains Outperform on BorgWarner, Lowers Price Target to $40

DA Davidson analyst Peter Heckmann maintains SS&amp;C Techs Hldgs (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SSNC#NASDAQ">SSNC</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $92 to $102.

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DA Davidson Maintains Buy on SS&C Techs Hldgs, Raises Price Target to $102

Evercore ISI Group analyst Steve Sakwa maintains AvalonBay Communities (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVB#NYSE">AVB</a>) with a In-Line and raises the price target from $230 to $240.

Evercore ISI Group Maintains In-Line on AvalonBay Communities, Raises Price Target to $240

RBC Capital analyst Brian Abrahams downgrades Pliant Therapeutics (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLRX#NASDAQ">PLRX</a>) from Outperform to Sector Perform and lowers the price target from $45 to $4.

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RBC Capital Downgrades Pliant Therapeutics to Sector Perform, Lowers Price Target to $4

U.S. stocks were higher, with the Nasdaq Composite gaining around 200 points on Monday.
Shares of Rockwell Automation, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ROK#NYSE">ROK</a>) rose sharply during Monday's session after the company reported <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/25/02/43596322/rockwell-automation-q1-results-defie-sales-decline-with-higher-margins-and-strong-cash-flow">first-quarter earnings above estimates.</a>
Rockwell Automation said sales fell 8.4% year over year and slid 7.6% organically to $1.881 billion, in line with the consensus of $1.881 billion. Total ARR grew 11%. Adjusted EPS was $1.83 (-10% YoY), above the analyst consensus of $1.59.
Rockwell Automation shares jumped 10.5% to $296.78 on Monday.
Here are some other big stocks recording gains in today's session.
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<li>SpringWorks Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SWTX#NASDAQ">SWTX</a>) shares jumped 30.2% to $52.45 after announcing Merck KGaA is in advanced discussions to acquire the company.</li>
<li>monday.com Ltd. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MNDY#NASDAQ">MNDY</a>) gained 28.8% to $332.78 after the company reported better-than-expected fourth-quarter financial results and first-quarter revenue outlook.</li>
<li>PowerFleet, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AIOT#NASDAQ">AIOT</a>) rose 24.2% to $7.39 after the company reported better-than-expected Q3 sales results and raised its FY25 sales and adjusted EBITDA guidance.</li>
<li>Satellogic Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SATL#NASDAQ">SATL</a>) gained 22.4% to $4.5200.</li>
<li>AST SpaceMobile, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ASTS#NASDAQ">ASTS</a>) climbed 18.8% to $31.50.</li>
<li>Axsome Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AXSM#NASDAQ">AXSM</a>) rose 18.8% to $125.70 after the company reached a settlement agreement with Teva Pharmaceuticals resolving all patent litigation related to its Auvelity product.</li>
<li>Mobileye Global Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MBLY#NASDAQ">MBLY</a>) gained 16.2% to $18.67 after B of A Securities upgraded the stock from Underperform to Neutral and raised its price target from $12 to $19.</li>
<li>Century Aluminum Company (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CENX#NASDAQ">CENX</a>) rose 15% to $21.50. Shares of steel and aluminum stocks traded higher after reports President Trump plans additional 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum.</li>
<li>Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CLF#NYSE">CLF</a>) gained 11.6% to $11.19. Shares of steel and aluminum stocks traded higher after reports President Trump plans additional 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum.</li>
<li>Insperity, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NSP#NYSE">NSP</a>) rose 11.4% to $77.51 after the company reported better-than-expected fourth-quarter financial results.</li>
<li>Light &amp; Wonder, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LNW#NASDAQ">LNW</a>) rose 11% to $97.64.</li>
<li>Roku, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ROKU#NASDAQ">ROKU</a>) surged 6.7% to $90.85.</li>
<li>BP p.l.c. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BP#NYSE">BP</a>) rose 6.3% to $34.32 after a report from The Wall Street Journal said Elliott Management has built a stake in the company and will push for changes.</li>
<li>Alibaba Group Holding Limited (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BABA#NYSE">BABA</a>) gained 6.1% to $109.84 after President Trump reportedly postponed tariffs on packages under $800 from China.</li>
<li>United States Steel Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/X#NYSE">X</a>) rose 5.5% to $38.99.</li>
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Rockwell Automation Posts Upbeat Earnings, Joins Insperity, BP, Alibaba And Other Big Stocks Moving Higher On Monday

Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bearish stance on Costco Wholesale (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COST#NASDAQ">COST</a>).
And retail traders should know.
We noticed this today when the trades showed up on publicly available options history that we track here at Benzinga.
Whether these are institutions or just wealthy individuals, we don't know. But when something this big happens with COST, it often means somebody knows something is about to happen.
So how do we know what these investors just did? 
Today, <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/?utm_source=insights">Benzinga</a>'s options scanner spotted 30 uncommon options trades for Costco Wholesale.
This isn't normal.
The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 40% bullish and 50%, bearish.
Out of all of the special options we uncovered, 7 are puts, for a total amount of $457,547, and 23 are calls, for a total amount of $5,404,670.
<h3>What's The Price Target?</h3>
Taking into account the Volume and Open Interest on these contracts, it appears that whales have been targeting a price range from $755.0 to $1220.0 for Costco Wholesale over the last 3 months. 
<h3>Insights into Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
In terms of liquidity and interest, the mean open interest for Costco Wholesale options trades today is 230.83 with a total volume of 1,718.00.
In the following chart, we are able to follow the development of volume and open interest of call and put options for Costco Wholesale's big money trades within a strike price range of $755.0 to $1220.0 over the last 30 days.
<h3>Costco Wholesale Call and Put Volume: 30-Day Overview</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1739202342_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 align="right">Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>COST</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$130.0</td>
<td>$128.9</td>
<td>$130.0</td>
<td>$930.00</td>
<td>$2.0M</td>
<td align="right">813</td>
<td align="right">361</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>COST</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$127.0</td>
<td>$125.5</td>
<td>$127.0</td>
<td>$930.00</td>
<td>$1.0M</td>
<td align="right">813</td>
<td align="right">400</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>COST</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/07/25</td>
<td>$33.0</td>
<td>$32.6</td>
<td>$33.0</td>
<td>$1045.00</td>
<td>$656.7K</td>
<td align="right">225</td>
<td align="right">200</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>COST</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$128.0</td>
<td>$126.05</td>
<td>$128.0</td>
<td>$930.00</td>
<td>$499.2K</td>
<td align="right">813</td>
<td align="right">361</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>COST</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$130.0</td>
<td>$128.45</td>
<td>$130.0</td>
<td>$930.00</td>
<td>$260.0K</td>
<td align="right">813</td>
<td align="right">20</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Costco Wholesale</h3>
Costco operates a membership-based, no-frills retail model, predicated on offering a select product assortment in bulk quantities at bargain prices. The firm avoids maintaining costly product displays by keeping inventory on pallets and limits distribution expenses by storing its inventory at point of sale in the warehouse. Given Costco's frugal cost structure, the firm is able to price its merchandise below competing retailers, driving high sales volume per warehouse and allowing the retailer to generate strong profits on thin margins. Costco operates over 600 warehouses in the United States and boasts over 60% market share in the domestic warehouse club industry. Internationally, Costco operates another 280 warehouses, primarily in markets such as Canada, Mexico, Japan, and the UK.
In light of the recent options history for Costco Wholesale, it's now appropriate to focus on the company itself. We aim to explore its current performance.
<h3>Where Is Costco Wholesale Standing Right Now?</h3>
<ul>
<li>Currently trading with a volume of 340,621, the COST's price is up by 0.38%, now at $1047.8. </li>
<li>RSI readings suggest the stock is currently may be overbought.</li>
<li>Anticipated earnings release is in 24 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What Analysts Are Saying About Costco Wholesale</h3>
Over the past month, 5 industry analysts have shared their insights on this stock, proposing an average target price of $1069.0.
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&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Evercore ISI Group continues to hold a Outperform rating for Costco Wholesale, targeting a price of $1070. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Stifel keeps a Buy rating on Costco Wholesale with a target price of $1075. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Telsey Advisory Group has decided to maintain their Outperform rating on Costco Wholesale, which currently sits at a price target of $1100. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Telsey Advisory Group keeps a Outperform rating on Costco Wholesale with a target price of $1100. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from DA Davidson keeps a Neutral rating on Costco Wholesale with a target price of $1000. 
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Behind the Scenes of Costco Wholesale's Latest Options Trends

Financial giants have made a conspicuous bullish move on ASML Holding. Our analysis of options history for ASML Holding (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ASML#NASDAQ">ASML</a>) revealed 19 unusual trades.
Delving into the details, we found 47% of traders were bullish, while 42% showed bearish tendencies. Out of all the trades we spotted, 5 were puts, with a value of $254,980, and 14 were calls, valued at $832,976.
<h3>Expected Price Movements</h3>
Based on the trading activity, it appears that the significant investors are aiming for a price territory stretching from $500.0 to $840.0 for ASML Holding over the recent three months. 
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Development</h3>
Looking at the volume and open interest is a powerful move while trading options. This data can help you track the liquidity and interest for ASML Holding'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 ASML Holding's whale trades within a strike price range from $500.0 to $840.0 in the last 30 days. 
<h3>ASML Holding Option Volume And Open Interest Over Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1739202337_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Noteworthy Options Activity:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th align="right">Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>ASML</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$89.0</td>
<td>$87.5</td>
<td>$89.0</td>
<td>$700.00</td>
<td>$178.0K</td>
<td align="right">145</td>
<td align="right">22</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ASML</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$34.7</td>
<td>$34.2</td>
<td>$34.2</td>
<td>$740.00</td>
<td>$112.8K</td>
<td align="right">601</td>
<td align="right">34</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ASML</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$34.8</td>
<td>$34.2</td>
<td>$34.2</td>
<td>$700.00</td>
<td>$112.8K</td>
<td align="right">285</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ASML</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>02/28/25</td>
<td>$56.4</td>
<td>$54.9</td>
<td>$56.25</td>
<td>$690.00</td>
<td>$90.1K</td>
<td align="right">33</td>
<td align="right">16</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ASML</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$17.9</td>
<td>$17.1</td>
<td>$17.5</td>
<td>$740.00</td>
<td>$87.5K</td>
<td align="right">440</td>
<td align="right">9</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About ASML Holding</h3>
ASML is the leader in photolithography systems used in manufacturing semiconductors. Photolithography is the process in which a light source is used to expose circuit patterns from a photo mask onto a semiconductor wafer. The latest technological advances in this segment allow chipmakers to continually increase the number of transistors on the same area of silicon, with lithography historically representing a high portion of the cost of making cutting-edge chips. ASML outsources the manufacturing of most of its parts, acting like an assembler. ASML's main clients are TSMC, Samsung, and Intel.
Following our analysis of the options activities associated with ASML Holding, we pivot to a closer look at the company's own performance.
<h3>Present Market Standing of ASML Holding</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a trading volume of 295,767, the price of ASML is up by 1.68%, reaching $739.93.</li>
<li>Current RSI values indicate that the stock is may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Next earnings report is scheduled for 65 days from now.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Expert Opinions on ASML Holding</h3>
A total of 2 professional analysts have given their take on this stock in the last 30 days, setting an average price target of $980.0.
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&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from JP Morgan continues to hold a Overweight rating for ASML Holding, targeting a price of $1100. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Wells Fargo has decided to maintain their Overweight rating on ASML Holding, which currently sits at a price target of $860. 
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A Closer Look at ASML Holding's Options Market Dynamics

Whales with a lot of money to spend have taken a noticeably bullish stance on Charles Schwab.
Looking at options history for Charles Schwab (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SCHW#NYSE">SCHW</a>) we detected 11 trades.
If we consider the specifics of each trade, it is accurate to state that 45% of the investors opened trades with bullish expectations and 18% with bearish.
From the overall spotted trades, 5 are puts, for a total amount of $217,086 and 6, calls, for a total amount of $297,483.
<h3>Predicted Price Range</h3>
Taking into account the Volume and Open Interest on these contracts, it appears that whales have been targeting a price range from $65.0 to $83.0 for Charles Schwab over the last 3 months. 
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Development</h3>
Examining the volume and open interest provides crucial insights into stock research. This information is key in gauging liquidity and interest levels for Charles Schwab's options at certain strike prices. Below, we present a snapshot of the trends in volume and open interest for calls and puts across Charles Schwab's significant trades, within a strike price range of $65.0 to $83.0, over the past month.
<h3>Charles Schwab 30-Day Option Volume &amp; Interest Snapshot</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1739202332_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>SCHW</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$1.89</td>
<td>$1.61</td>
<td>$1.79</td>
<td>$82.50</td>
<td>$89.3K</td>
<td>4.8K</td>
<td>500</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SCHW</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>02/14/25</td>
<td>$0.65</td>
<td>$0.6</td>
<td>$0.64</td>
<td>$82.00</td>
<td>$64.0K</td>
<td>351</td>
<td>3.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SCHW</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>02/14/25</td>
<td>$2.07</td>
<td>$1.88</td>
<td>$1.94</td>
<td>$82.00</td>
<td>$50.2K</td>
<td>5.5K</td>
<td>708</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SCHW</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>02/14/25</td>
<td>$1.97</td>
<td>$1.8</td>
<td>$1.89</td>
<td>$82.00</td>
<td>$48.7K</td>
<td>5.5K</td>
<td>1.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SCHW</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/07/25</td>
<td>$15.9</td>
<td>$15.0</td>
<td>$15.61</td>
<td>$65.00</td>
<td>$46.8K</td>
<td>40</td>
<td>30</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Charles Schwab</h3>
Charles Schwab operates in brokerage, wealth management, banking, and asset management. It runs a large network of brick-and-mortar brokerage branch offices and a well-established online investing website, and it has mobile trading capabilities. It also operates a bank and a proprietary asset-management business and offers services to independent investment advisors. Schwab is among the largest firms in the investment business, with over $9 trillion of client assets at the end of September 2024. Nearly all of its revenue is from the United States.
After a thorough review of the options trading surrounding Charles Schwab, we move to examine the company in more detail. This includes an assessment of its current market status and performance.
<h3>Where Is Charles Schwab Standing Right Now?</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a volume of 3,970,435, the price of SCHW is down -2.79% at $80.86. </li>
<li>RSI indicators hint that the underlying stock may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Next earnings are expected to be released in 63 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What The Experts Say On Charles Schwab</h3>
Over the past month, 5 industry analysts have shared their insights on this stock, proposing an average target price of $93.8.
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&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Deutsche Bank keeps a Buy rating on Charles Schwab with a target price of $105. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Barclays continues to hold a Overweight rating for Charles Schwab, targeting a price of $96. 
&#x2A; In a positive move, an analyst from Wells Fargo has upgraded their rating to Overweight and adjusted the price target to $93. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Citigroup has decided to maintain their Neutral rating on Charles Schwab, which currently sits at a price target of $85. 
&#x2A; Reflecting concerns, an analyst from Truist Securities lowers its rating to Buy with a new price target of $90.
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 Charles Schwab options trades with real-time alerts from <a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/register174">Benzinga Pro</a>.

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Unpacking the Latest Options Trading Trends in Charles Schwab

Lam Research (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LRCX#NASDAQ">LRCX</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 20 years by 9.67% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 18.07%. Currently, Lam Research has a market capitalization of $106.79 billion. 
Buying $100 In LRCX: If an investor had bought $100 of LRCX stock 20 years ago, it would be worth $2,720.41 today based on a price of $83.19 for LRCX at the time of writing.
<h3>Lam Research's Performance Over Last 20 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1739202324_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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