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Partner Communications Co (OTC:PTNRF) Stock, Option Chain

Partner Communications Co Ltd is an Israeli-based telecommunications company. It provides a wide integrated and customized range of cellular and fixed-line telecommunication services, including infrastructure, international long-distance (ILD), internet services provider (ISP), television, and other services. The cellular business segment represents the portion of total revenues, and it offers services such as airtime calls, international roaming services, text messaging, internet browsing, value-added and content services, and services provided to other operators that use the company's cellular network.

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U.S. stocks traded lower midway through trading, with the Nasdaq Composite falling by more than 100 points on Wednesday.
The Dow traded down 0.18% to 43,188.94 while the NASDAQ fell 0.71% to 18,853.10. The S&amp;P 500 also fell, dropping, 0.64% to 5,879.40.
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Leading and Lagging Sectors Energy shares rose by 0.4% on Wednesday.
In trading on Wednesday, consumer discretionary shares fell by 0.9%.
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TJX Companies, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TJX#NYSE">TJX</a>) reported better-than-expected earnings for its third quarter on Wednesday
The company reported third-quarter earnings per share of $1.14 (+11%), beating the street view of $1.09. Quarterly sales of $14.06 billion (+6%) beat the analyst consensus estimate of $13.95 billion. TJX Companies reported a 3% increase in consolidated comparable store sales at the high end of the company's plan, driven entirely by higher customer transactions.
TJX Companies expects fourth-quarter GAAP EPS to be between $1.12 and $1.14, below the consensus estimate of $1.17. For the fourth quarter, the company continues to expect consolidated comparable store sales to be up 2% to 3%.
For FY25, the company revised its GAAP EPS forecast to $4.15 – $4.17, slightly above the prior guidance of $4.09 – $4.13 and in line with the consensus of $4.16.
Equities Trading UP &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
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<li>Quantum-Si incorporated (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QSI#NASDAQ">QSI</a>) shares shot up 120% to $1.3950 after the company announced a distribution agreement with Avantor for next-generation protein sequencing portfolios for researchers.</li>
<li>Shares of Williams-Sonoma, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WSM#NYSE">WSM</a>) got a boost, surging 26% to $173.19 after the company reported better-than-expected third-quarter financial results.</li>
<li>Forte Biosciences, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FBRX#NASDAQ">FBRX</a>) shares were also up, gaining 161% to $14.52 after the company secured $53 million in oversubscribed private placement to advance FB102 clinical programs across autoimmune indications, with key data readouts expected in 2025.</li>
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<li>X3 Holdings Co., Ltd. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XTKG#NASDAQ">XTKG</a>) shares dropped 33% to $0.0965. The company announced a 1-for-20 reverse stock split.</li>
<li>Shares of PainReform Ltd. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PRFX#NASDAQ">PRFX</a>) were down 25% to $1.0500 after the company announced initial topline data for PRF-110 Phase 3 clinical trial.</li>
<li>Volato Group, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SOAR#NYSE">SOAR</a>) was down, falling 23% to $0.3601. Volato reported $40.3 million in revenue and confirmed NYSE acceptance of compliance plan in third quarter 10-Q.</li>
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Commodities In commodity news, oil traded up 0.2% to $69.50 while gold traded up 0.8% at $2,652.10.
Silver traded down 0.1% to $31.245 on Wednesday, while copper rose 0.4% to $4.1590.
Euro zone
European shares were lower today. The eurozone's STOXX 600 fell 0.12%, Germany's DAX declined 0.35% and France's CAC 40 fell 0.40%. Spain's IBEX 35 Index fell 0.27%, while London's FTSE 100 fell 0.27%.
Construction output in the Eurozone fell by 1.6% year-over-year in September compared to a 2.5% decline in the previous month. Producer prices in Germany fell by 1.1% year-over-year in October.
UK's producer prices declined by 0.8% year-over-year in October versus a revised 0.6% fall in September. Annual inflation rate in the UK rose to 2.3% in October from 1.7% in September.
Asia Pacific Markets
Asian markets closed mostly higher on Wednesday, with Japan's Nikkei 225 falling 0.16%, Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index gaining 0.21% and China's Shanghai Composite Index gaining 0.66%.
Japan's trade deficit shrank to JPY 461.25 billion in October compared to JPY 702.86 in the year-ago month.
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Mortgage applications in the U.S. rose 1.7% from the previous week in the week ending Nov. 15, compared to a 0.5% gain in the prior period.
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Telsey Advisory Group analyst Dana Telsey maintains TJX Companies (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TJX#NYSE">TJX</a>) with a Outperform and maintains $134 price target.

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Telsey Advisory Group Maintains Outperform on TJX Companies, Maintains $134 Price Target

Truist Securities analyst Scot Ciccarelli maintains Walmart (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WMT#NYSE">WMT</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $89 to $98.

Truist Securities Maintains Buy on Walmart, Raises Price Target to $98

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Lineage Cell Therapeutics shares are trading lower after the company announced the pricing of up to a $66 million registered direct offering. Also, D Boral Capital maintained a Buy rating on the stock and lowered its price target from $3 to $2.

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Acurx Pharmaceuticals shares are trading lower. The company announced its Board of Directors approved the purchase of up to $1 million in Bitcoin to hold as a treasury reserve asset.

Telsey Advisory Group analyst Cristina Fernandez maintains Williams-Sonoma (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WSM#NYSE">WSM</a>) with a Outperform and maintains $165 price target.

Telsey Advisory Group Maintains Outperform on Williams-Sonoma, Maintains $165 Price Target

Truist Securities analyst Keith Hughes maintains AZEK Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AZEK#NYSE">AZEK</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $52 to $57.

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Truist Securities Maintains Buy on AZEK Co, Raises Price Target to $57

Sidoti &amp; Co. initiates coverage on Greif (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GEF#NYSE">GEF</a>) with a Buy rating and announces Price Target of $93.

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Sidoti & Co. Initiates Coverage On Greif with Buy Rating, Announces Price Target of $93

Truist Securities analyst Michael Ciarmoli maintains RBC Bearings (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RBC#NYSE">RBC</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $315 to $347.

Truist Securities Maintains Buy on RBC Bearings, Raises Price Target to $347

DA Davidson analyst Linda Bolton Weiser maintains Procter &amp; Gamble (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PG#NYSE">PG</a>) with a Neutral and maintains $160 price target.

DA Davidson Maintains Neutral on Procter & Gamble, Maintains $160 Price Target

Baidu Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BIDU#NASDAQ">BIDU</a>) will report its third-quarter earnings on Thursday. Wall Street expects $2.35 in earning per share and $4.69 billion in revenues as the company reports<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/calendars/earnings?tickers=BIDU" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> before market hours</a>.
The stock is down 22.24% over the past year, 24.97% year-to-date.
Let&#8217;s look at what the charts indicate for Baidu stock and how the stock currently maps against Wall Street estimates.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Baidu Stock In Strongly Bearish Trend </h2>
Baidu stock is navigating a strongly bearish trend as its current share price sits below its five, 20 and 50-day exponential moving averages.
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Despite this, Baidu is experiencing subtle buying pressure, offering a glimmer of bullish potential.
The stock trades just above its eight-day simple moving average (SMA) of $85.52, signaling a short-term bullish outlook. However, longer-term indicators tell a different story: the 20-day SMA at $88.97, 50-day SMA at $93.81 and 200-day SMA at $96.27 all reflect bearish signals. 
The MACD indicator of a negative 2.51 underscores the downward momentum, while the RSI of 41.65 suggests the stock is approaching oversold territory, hinting at potential support levels ahead.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Baidu Analysts See 23% Upside</h2>
Ratings &amp; Consensus Estimates: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/BIDU/analyst-ratings" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The consensus analyst rating</a> on Baidu stock stands at a Buy currently with a price target of $151.95. Recent analyst ratings from Mizuho, HSBC and Susquehanna suggest a 22.99% upside for Baidu stock, with a $106.67 average price target.
Price Action: Baidu stock was trading at $86.52 per share, up 58%, at last check Wednesday. 
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Truist Securities analyst Scot Ciccarelli maintains Lowe's Companies (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LOW#NYSE">LOW</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $307 to $310.

Truist Securities Maintains Buy on Lowe's Companies, Raises Price Target to $310

<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/24/10/41213012/dave-ramseys-bold-plan-to-fight-inflation-could-his-radical-approach-help-you-keep-more-cash-in-">Dave Ramsey</a>, the popular personal finance expert, believes that two simple questions could be a game-changer for anyone hoping to build wealth: "How much does it cost?" and "How much is the down payment?"&nbsp;
Ramsey says those with a healthy financial mindset tend to ask the first question, while others struggling financially often ask the second. He argues that this subtle difference is more important than many realize.&nbsp;
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Ramsey's point hits home, given some eye-opening statistics on American debt and spending habits. According to a recent study by Debt.com, roughly 80% of U.S. workers live paycheck to paycheck, with nearly a quarter unable to save anything month-to-month.&nbsp;
In addition, about 37% of Americans would be unable to cover $400 in emergency expenses. These numbers show the impact of taking on too many high monthly payments without thinking through the long-term consequences, as Ramsey cautions.
As personal debt levels soar, Ramsey's advice on credit cards resonates with many. Experian research shows that one in three Americans has maxed out their credit cards and the average American carries about $104,215 in total debt across mortgages, credit cards and other loans.&nbsp;
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Credit card debt alone has hit record highs, reaching over $1 trillion in the third quarter of 2024. Debt.com also found that 45% of Americans have relied on credit cards for everyday expenses due to inflation, with many unable to pay off their balances fully.&nbsp;
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Ramsey's advice, while straightforward, has its critics. They argue that worrying about the total cost is not always possible. Many people are just trying to make ends meet. For lower-income families, prioritizing immediate cash flow may sometimes be the only option, despite Ramsey's call to "think bigger" financially.
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Ramsey suggests a few practical steps for those determined to break free from debt: creating a weekly budget and being strict about need versus want. A small <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/24/08/40531988/you-dont-need-emergency-savings-says-grant-cardone-claims-that-three-months-of-savings-in-case-o">emergency fund</a>, he adds, can be invaluable in avoiding debt during unexpected expenses.&nbsp;
He also warns against credit card reliance. In a social media post, he wrote, "If you can&#8217;t buy something with cash, don&#8217;t buy it. Debt is debt. It will hurt you, no matter what the interest rate is." Another option is debt consolidation, which may help reduce interest costs and simplify monthly payments.
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D. Boral Capital analyst Jason Kolbert maintains Lineage Cell Therapeutics (AMEX:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LCTX#AMEX">LCTX</a>) with a Buy and lowers the price target from $3 to $2.

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TD Cowen analyst Colby Synesael maintains Kore Group Holdings (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KORE#NYSE">KORE</a>) with a Hold and raises the price target from $2 to $2.5.

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TD Cowen Maintains Hold on Kore Group Holdings, Raises Price Target to $2.5

Truist Securities analyst Joel Fishbein reiterates Fortinet (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FTNT#NASDAQ">FTNT</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $85 to $105.

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Truist Securities Reiterates Buy on Fortinet, Raises Price Target to $105

DA Davidson analyst Linda Bolton Weiser maintains Estee Lauder Cos (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EL#NYSE">EL</a>) with a Buy and maintains $81 price target.

DA Davidson Maintains Buy on Estee Lauder Cos, Maintains $81 Price Target

Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bearish stance on Barrick Gold (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOLD#NYSE">GOLD</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 GOLD, 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 9 uncommon options trades for Barrick Gold.
This isn't normal.
The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 44% bullish and 55%, bearish.
Out of all of the special options we uncovered, 2 are puts, for a total amount of $120,770, and 7 are calls, for a total amount of $462,736.
<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 $15.0 to $19.0 for Barrick Gold during the past quarter. 
<h3>Analyzing Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
Examining the volume and open interest provides crucial insights into stock research. This information is key in gauging liquidity and interest levels for Barrick Gold's options at certain strike prices. Below, we present a snapshot of the trends in volume and open interest for calls and puts across Barrick Gold's significant trades, within a strike price range of $15.0 to $19.0, over the past month.
<h3>Barrick Gold Option Activity Analysis: Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1732123041_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>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>GOLD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$0.82</td>
<td>$0.77</td>
<td>$0.77</td>
<td>$19.00</td>
<td>$154.0K</td>
<td>4.1K</td>
<td>2.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GOLD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$3.5</td>
<td>$3.15</td>
<td>$3.2</td>
<td>$15.00</td>
<td>$93.1K</td>
<td>1.9K</td>
<td>0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GOLD</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>11/22/24</td>
<td>$0.16</td>
<td>$0.13</td>
<td>$0.13</td>
<td>$17.50</td>
<td>$90.1K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
<td>10.9K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GOLD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$1.15</td>
<td>$1.15</td>
<td>$1.15</td>
<td>$17.00</td>
<td>$61.8K</td>
<td>5.8K</td>
<td>986</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GOLD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$1.15</td>
<td>$1.14</td>
<td>$1.15</td>
<td>$17.00</td>
<td>$53.8K</td>
<td>5.8K</td>
<td>476</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Barrick Gold</h3>
Based in Toronto, Barrick Gold is one of the world's largest gold miners. In 2023, the firm produced nearly 4.1 million attributable ounces of gold and about 420 million pounds of copper. At year-end 2023, Barrick had about two decades of gold reserves along with significant copper reserves. After buying Randgold in 2019 and combining its Nevada mines in a joint venture with competitor Newmont later that year, it operates mines in 19 countries in the Americas, Africa, the Middle East, and Asia. The company also has growing copper exposure. Its potential Reko Diq project in Pakistan, if developed, could double copper production by the end of the decade.
<h3>Where Is Barrick Gold Standing Right Now?</h3>
<ul>
<li>Currently trading with a volume of 10,560,127, the GOLD's price is up by 1.26%, now at $17.94. </li>
<li>RSI readings suggest the stock is currently may be approaching oversold.</li>
<li>Anticipated earnings release is in 84 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What The Experts Say On Barrick Gold</h3>
In the last month, 2 experts released ratings on this stock with an average target price of $23.0.
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&#x2A; An analyst from Scotiabank has decided to maintain their Sector Outperform rating on Barrick Gold, which currently sits at a price target of $24. 
&#x2A; In a cautious move, an analyst from UBS downgraded its rating to Neutral, setting a price target of $22. 
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Smart Money Is Betting Big In GOLD Options

Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bearish stance on Rocket Lab USA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RKLB#NASDAQ">RKLB</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 RKLB, 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 20 uncommon options trades for Rocket Lab USA.
This isn't normal.
The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 35% bullish and 55%, bearish.
Out of all of the special options we uncovered, 9 are puts, for a total amount of $615,325, and 11 are calls, for a total amount of $683,376.
<h3>Projected Price Targets</h3>
Based on the trading activity, it appears that the significant investors are aiming for a price territory stretching from $7.0 to $40.0 for Rocket Lab USA over the recent three months. 
<h3>Analyzing Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
In today's trading context, the average open interest for options of Rocket Lab USA stands at 2022.93, with a total volume reaching 2,962.00. The accompanying chart delineates the progression of both call and put option volume and open interest for high-value trades in Rocket Lab USA, situated within the strike price corridor from $7.0 to $40.0, throughout the last 30 days.
<h3>Rocket Lab USA Option Volume And Open Interest Over Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1732123036_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Largest Options Trades Observed:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
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<tbody>
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<td>RKLB</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/19/25</td>
<td>$6.0</td>
<td>$5.9</td>
<td>$5.9</td>
<td>$27.00</td>
<td>$169.9K</td>
<td>107</td>
<td align="right">289</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>RKLB</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$14.0</td>
<td>$13.6</td>
<td>$14.0</td>
<td>$7.00</td>
<td>$112.0K</td>
<td>8.9K</td>
<td align="right">90</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>RKLB</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$7.5</td>
<td>$7.3</td>
<td>$7.4</td>
<td>$27.00</td>
<td>$98.4K</td>
<td>26</td>
<td align="right">134</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>RKLB</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$2.5</td>
<td>$2.45</td>
<td>$2.45</td>
<td>$20.00</td>
<td>$98.0K</td>
<td>2.7K</td>
<td align="right">424</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>RKLB</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$28.5</td>
<td>$23.2</td>
<td>$23.5</td>
<td>$40.00</td>
<td>$94.0K</td>
<td>1</td>
<td align="right">40</td>
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<h3>About Rocket Lab USA</h3>
Rocket Lab USA Inc is engaged in space, building rockets, and spacecraft. It provides end-to-end mission services that provide frequent and reliable access to space for civil, defense, and commercial markets. It designs and manufactures the Electron and Neutron launch vehicles and Photon satellite platform. Rocket Lab's Electron launch vehicle has delivered multiple satellites to orbit for private and public sector organizations, enabling operations in national security, scientific research, space debris mitigation, Earth observation, climate monitoring, and communications. The business operates in two segments being Launch Services and Space systems. Geographically it serves Japan, Germany, rest of the world and earns key revenue from the United States.
Having examined the options trading patterns of Rocket Lab USA, our attention now turns directly to the company. This shift allows us to delve into its present market position and performance
<h3>Rocket Lab USA's Current Market Status</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a volume of 9,263,286, the price of RKLB is down -1.51% at $20.19. </li>
<li>RSI indicators hint that the underlying stock may be overbought.</li>
<li>Next earnings are expected to be released in 97 days.</li>
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<h3>What The Experts Say On Rocket Lab USA</h3>
In the last month, 5 experts released ratings on this stock with an average target price of $16.9.
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Streaming giant Netflix Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NFLX#NASDAQ">NFLX</a>) could be facing several lawsuits after shattering records from its highly anticipated boxing match between Jake Paul and Mike Tyson, which saw Paul named the victor <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/sports/24/11/41985523/paul-vs-tyson-boxing-match-how-to-watch-betting-odds-what-the-stats-say-and-more">via unanimous decision.</a>
What Happened: Netflix had a problem that most streamers would love to have on Friday. The company had so many people trying to watch its live boxing event that the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/sports/24/11/42042640/netflix-crash-hits-jake-paul-mike-tyson-fight-can-streaming-platform-handle-christmas-day-nfl-action">site was crashing</a> for viewers around the world.
While the good problem to have could mean a boost in subscribers for the current fourth quarter and a boost to advertising revenue from its ad-supported customers, Netflix is facing at least one lawsuit over tech hiccups.
A lawsuit has been filed in Florida by Netflix customer Ronald "Blue" Denton, as <a href="https://www.foxnews.com/sports/netflix-subscribers-sue-company-breach-contract-over-poor-quality-mike-tyson-jake-paul-fight">reported </a>by Fox News. The lawsuit alleges "breach of contract" by Netflix and was first reported by <a href="https://www.tmz.com/2024/11/19/netflix-sued-tyson-paul-stream-issues/">TMZ</a>.
Netflix said the fight was watched by more than 108 million viewers globally to become the "most-streamed sporting event ever," while also acknowledging the tech difficulties that some customers had. The event peaked at 65 million concurrent households in the U.S. watching with an estimated 56% of all U.S. TV traffic from 12 a.m. ET to 1 a.m. ET watching the Netflix fight.
"This unprecedented scale created many technical challenges, which the launch team tackled brilliantly by prioritizing stability of the stream for the majority of viewers," Netflix executive Elizabeth Stone said.
Stone said the event was "a huge success," while acknowledging there was room for improvement.
The hashtag #NetflixCrash trended on social media platform X Friday and more than one million people around the world, from 50 countries, reported issues with their stream according to DownDetector. 
TechCrunch&nbsp;<a href="https://techcrunch.com/2024/11/16/jake-paul-vs-mike-tyson-fight-shows-netflix-still-struggles-with-live-events/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">said&nbsp;</a>11 p.m. ET was the peak time for issues, and around 530,000 U.S. customers reported issues with their stream.
The class action lawsuit asks for unspecified damages. It will be interesting to see if other subscribers join the fight against Netflix.
Benzinga reached out to Netflix for comment and will update the story accordingly.
Read Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/10/41391637/netflix-q3-earnings-revenue-beats-eps-tops-q4-guidance-projects-subscriber-boost-from-squid-game-nf">Netflix Q3 Earnings: Revenue Beats, EPS Tops, Q4 Guidance Projects Subscriber Boost From &#8216;Squid Game,&#8217; NFL, And Boxing</a>
Why It's Important: While Netflix faces at least one lawsuit over the live boxing event, the company and others could be on the hook for more depending on any lawyers or subscribers who want to take on larger corporations.
Unlike the last fight Tyson took part in, which was an exhibition, his fight with Paul was sanctioned and sportsbooks took bets on the match.
With huge amounts wagered on the fight and the match ending in a draw that looked at times like Paul wasn't going 100%, there could be potential lawsuits against the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR), Netflix, and other parties.
"It wouldn't shock me one bit to see a lawsuit filed on this fight," Sports attorney Dan Lust of Moritt Hock &amp; Hamroff <a href="https://nypost.com/2024/11/19/sports/jake-pauls-curious-comments-after-beating-mike-tyson-create-lawsuit-possibilities-sports-lawyer-reveals-why/">told </a>the New York Post.
Paul's comments after the fight could even make a lawsuit more of a reality with the younger boxer and winner of the match saying he "didn't want to hurt someone that didn't need to be hurt."
Paul admitted to taking his foot off the pedal saying that he "wanted to give the fans a show."
"I could just tell that his age was showing a little bit and I just have so much respect for him and that violence, war thing between us … kind of went away as the rounds went on," Paul added.
Lust, who is also a Law Professor at new York Law School, said the betting lines saw more action on a knockout to be the fight outcome than other outcomes like the ultimate winning bet of a decision.
"Paul taking bows and not fighting to the last minute, the optics are just odd," Lust added.
Lust said he would not be shocked if there was a class action lawsuit concerning the outcome of the fight and Paul not going 100%.
"It's not on me to form one, but I wouldn't be surprised to see one."
Lust said that while lawsuits against sportsbooks don't typically win, the fact that Paul and Tyson wouldn't get paid unless they fought, despite Tyson's later disclosed injuries from earlier in the year, could add to a more likely favorable outcome for bettors suing.
The current class action lawsuit and potential for more suits comes as Netflix has a quick turnaround to make sure its tech can handle huge viewership for live events again next month.
Netflix is set to stream two NFL games on Christmas Day with matchups between the Kansas City Chiefs and Pittsburgh Steelers and between the Baltimore Ravens and Houston Texans. The streaming company recently announced that Beyoncé will perform during halftime of the Ravens and Texans game.
The Chiefs have dominated television ratings for NFL games this season, being <a href="https://x.com/NFLMedia/status/1859250489222676973">involved</a> in four of the five most-watched 2024 games. The combination of the Chiefs playing in the first game and a halftime show from Beyoncé could see strong viewership for Netflix live events in the future.
NFLX Price Action: Netflix stock is up 1.05% to $880.46 on Wednesday versus a 52-week trading range of $445.73 to $890.60. Netflix stock is up 87% year-to-date in 2024.
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<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/sports/24/11/42027257/mike-tyson-discloses-near-death-experience-before-jake-paul-fight">Mike Tyson Discloses Near-Death Experience Before Jake Paul Fight</a></li>
</ul>
Photos: Unsplash; Courtesy of Netflix

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