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Global Battery Metals Ltd is a Canadian exploration and development company. It is engaged in the acquisition, exploration, and development of mineral properties. The Company has one operating segment, which is mineral exploration and development. The company holds interests in North-West Leinster Lithium Property in Ireland, Lithium King Property in Utah, the Lapoile Lithium Project in Newfoundland, the Nickel-copper project in Michigan, and the Lara copper property in Peru. Geographically, it has a presence in Ireland, North America, and Peru.

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FutureTech II Acquisition Corp. (the "Company") (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FTII#NASDAQ">FTII</a>), today announced that it received an expected deficiency notification letter from the staff (the "Staff") of The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC ("Nasdaq") on November 27, 2024 (the "Notice"). The Notice indicated that the Company was not in compliance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5250(c)(1) as a result of its failure to timely file its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2024 (the "Q3 10-Q"), as described more fully in the Company's Form 12b-25 Notification of Late Filing filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") on November 15, 2024. The Staff also noted that this serves as an additional basis for delisting the Company's securities from Nasdaq and since the Company is already before a Hearings Panel for its failure to comply with the Market Value of Listed Securities requirement of Nasdaq Listing Rule 5420(a)(2) (the "Market Value of Listed Shares Rule"), the Company has until December 4, 2024 to request a stay of the sustention, pending a Hearings Panel decision. In addition, the Staff noted that based on the Company disclosure that 1,564,549 shares were tendered for redemption following the special meeting on November 18, 2024, the Company no longer complies with the minimum 1,100,000 publicly held shares requirement set forth in Listing Rule 5450(b)(2)(B) (the "Publicly Held Shares Rule").

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Deep-pocketed investors have adopted a bullish approach towards Synopsys (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SNPS#NASDAQ">SNPS</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 SNPS usually suggests something big is about to happen.
We gleaned this information from our observations today when Benzinga's options scanner highlighted 26 extraordinary options activities for Synopsys. This level of activity is out of the ordinary.
The general mood among these heavyweight investors is divided, with 50% leaning bullish and 26% bearish. Among these notable options, 5 are puts, totaling $360,135, and 21 are calls, amounting to $956,100.
<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 $360.0 to $660.0 for Synopsys over the last 3 months. 
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Development</h3>
In today's trading context, the average open interest for options of Synopsys stands at 242.12, with a total volume reaching 1,694.00. The accompanying chart delineates the progression of both call and put option volume and open interest for high-value trades in Synopsys, situated within the strike price corridor from $360.0 to $660.0, throughout the last 30 days.
<h3>Synopsys Option Volume And Open Interest Over Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1733337958_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>SNPS</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$11.6</td>
<td>$10.6</td>
<td>$11.1</td>
<td>$560.00</td>
<td>$152.0K</td>
<td align="right">248</td>
<td align="right">175</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SNPS</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$23.4</td>
<td>$23.3</td>
<td>$23.4</td>
<td>$580.00</td>
<td>$119.3K</td>
<td align="right">235</td>
<td align="right">86</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SNPS</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$27.0</td>
<td>$26.3</td>
<td>$26.77</td>
<td>$590.00</td>
<td>$98.9K</td>
<td align="right">205</td>
<td align="right">39</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SNPS</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$19.6</td>
<td>$18.4</td>
<td>$19.57</td>
<td>$590.00</td>
<td>$95.1K</td>
<td align="right">148</td>
<td align="right">58</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SNPS</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$23.7</td>
<td>$23.1</td>
<td>$23.7</td>
<td>$590.00</td>
<td>$94.8K</td>
<td align="right">12</td>
<td align="right">45</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Synopsys</h3>
Synopsys is a provider of electronic design automation software, intellectual property, and software integrity products. EDA software automates the chip design process, enhancing design accuracy, productivity, and complexity in a full-flow end-to-end solution. The firm's growing SI business allows customers to continuously manage and test the code base for security and quality. Synopsys' comprehensive portfolio is benefiting from a mutual convergence of semiconductor companies moving up-stack toward systems-like companies, and systems companies moving down-stack toward in-house chip design. The resulting expansion in EDA customers alongside secular digitalization of various end markets benefits EDA vendors like Synopsys.
In light of the recent options history for Synopsys, it's now appropriate to focus on the company itself. We aim to explore its current performance.
<h3>Present Market Standing of Synopsys</h3>
<ul>
<li>Trading volume stands at 646,372, with SNPS's price up by 3.03%, positioned at $587.47.</li>
<li>RSI indicators show the stock to be may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Earnings announcement expected in 0 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What Analysts Are Saying About Synopsys</h3>
Over the past month, 3 industry analysts have shared their insights on this stock, proposing an average target price of $626.6666666666666.
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&#x2A; An analyst from Rosenblatt persists with their Buy rating on Synopsys, maintaining a target price of $635. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Wells Fargo has revised its rating downward to Equal-Weight, adjusting the price target to $570. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Loop Capital downgraded its action to Buy with a price target of $675. 
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A Closer Look at Synopsys's Options Market Dynamics

Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bearish stance on Exxon Mobil (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XOM#NYSE">XOM</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 XOM, 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 18 uncommon options trades for Exxon Mobil.
This isn't normal.
The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 22% bullish and 61%, bearish.
Out of all of the special options we uncovered, 6 are puts, for a total amount of $474,429, and 12 are calls, for a total amount of $969,251.
<h3>What's The Price Target?</h3>
Analyzing the Volume and Open Interest in these contracts, it seems that the big players have been eyeing a price window from $100.0 to $125.0 for Exxon Mobil during the past quarter. 
<h3>Insights into 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 Exxon Mobil's options at certain strike prices. Below, we present a snapshot of the trends in volume and open interest for calls and puts across Exxon Mobil's significant trades, within a strike price range of $100.0 to $125.0, over the past month.
<h3>Exxon Mobil 30-Day Option Volume &amp; Interest Snapshot</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1733337953_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>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>XOM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$10.55</td>
<td>$10.5</td>
<td>$10.5</td>
<td>$110.00</td>
<td>$316.0K</td>
<td>392</td>
<td>301</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>XOM</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$1.19</td>
<td>$1.15</td>
<td>$1.17</td>
<td>$110.00</td>
<td>$171.8K</td>
<td>16.1K</td>
<td>2.2K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>XOM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$14.2</td>
<td>$14.1</td>
<td>$14.1</td>
<td>$105.00</td>
<td>$141.0K</td>
<td>2.2K</td>
<td>101</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>XOM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$0.45</td>
<td>$0.43</td>
<td>$0.44</td>
<td>$120.00</td>
<td>$110.0K</td>
<td>24.6K</td>
<td>3.2K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>XOM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$10.6</td>
<td>$10.25</td>
<td>$10.55</td>
<td>$110.00</td>
<td>$105.5K</td>
<td>2.8K</td>
<td>120</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Exxon Mobil</h3>
ExxonMobil is an integrated oil and gas company that explores for, produces, and refines oil around the world. In 2023, it produced 2.4 million barrels of liquids and 7.7 billion cubic feet of natural gas per day. At the end of 2023, reserves were 16.9 billion barrels of oil equivalent, 66% of which were liquids. The company is one of the world's largest refiners with a total global refining capacity of 4.5 million barrels of oil per day and is one of the world's largest manufacturers of commodity and specialty chemicals.
After a thorough review of the options trading surrounding Exxon Mobil, 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 Exxon Mobil</h3>
<ul>
<li>Trading volume stands at 7,058,725, with XOM's price down by -2.84%, positioned at $114.33.</li>
<li>RSI indicators show the stock to be may be oversold.</li>
<li>Earnings announcement expected in 58 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What The Experts Say On Exxon Mobil</h3>
2 market experts have recently issued ratings for this stock, with a consensus target price of $123.5.
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&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from TD Cowen keeps a Buy rating on Exxon Mobil with a target price of $132. 
&#x2A; An analyst from RBC Capital persists with their Sector Perform rating on Exxon Mobil, maintaining a target price of $115. 
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Market Whales and Their Recent Bets on XOM Options

Deep-pocketed investors have adopted a bearish approach towards On Holding (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ONON#NYSE">ONON</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 ONON usually suggests something big is about to happen.
We gleaned this information from our observations today when Benzinga's options scanner highlighted 10 extraordinary options activities for On Holding. This level of activity is out of the ordinary.
The general mood among these heavyweight investors is divided, with 30% leaning bullish and 70% bearish. Among these notable options, 2 are puts, totaling $186,154, and 8 are calls, amounting to $545,048.
<h3>Projected Price Targets</h3>
Taking into account the Volume and Open Interest on these contracts, it appears that whales have been targeting a price range from $50.0 to $70.0 for On Holding over the last 3 months. 
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Development</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 On 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 On Holding's whale activity within a strike price range from $50.0 to $70.0 in the last 30 days. 
<h3>On Holding Option Activity Analysis: Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1733337948_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>ONON</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$4.25</td>
<td>$4.2</td>
<td>$4.25</td>
<td>$65.00</td>
<td>$141.1K</td>
<td align="right">868</td>
<td align="right">532</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ONON</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$21.7</td>
<td>$20.0</td>
<td>$21.7</td>
<td>$50.00</td>
<td>$130.2K</td>
<td align="right">84</td>
<td align="right">62</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ONON</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$7.7</td>
<td>$7.65</td>
<td>$7.65</td>
<td>$62.50</td>
<td>$102.5K</td>
<td align="right">88</td>
<td align="right">140</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ONON</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$3.9</td>
<td>$3.8</td>
<td>$3.8</td>
<td>$62.50</td>
<td>$83.6K</td>
<td align="right">42</td>
<td align="right">231</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ONON</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$5.5</td>
<td>$5.4</td>
<td>$5.4</td>
<td>$62.50</td>
<td>$75.0K</td>
<td align="right">347</td>
<td align="right">140</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About On Holding</h3>
On Holding AG is a premium performance sports brand rooted in technology, design, and impact. Its shoes, apparel, and accessories products are designed predominantly for athletic use, casual, or leisure purposes. It does not manufacture the products or the raw materials and relies instead on third-party suppliers and contract manufacturers. Geographically, it derives a majority of its revenue from the Americas and rest from Europe, Middle East and Africa, and Asia-Pacific region.
<h3>On Holding's Current Market Status</h3>
<ul>
<li>Currently trading with a volume of 1,644,180, the ONON's price is down by -0.6%, now at $59.18. </li>
<li>RSI readings suggest the stock is currently may be overbought.</li>
<li>Anticipated earnings release is in 97 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What The Experts Say On On Holding</h3>
A total of 5 professional analysts have given their take on this stock in the last 30 days, setting an average price target of $58.4.
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&#x2A; An analyst from Telsey Advisory Group has decided to maintain their Outperform rating on On Holding, which currently sits at a price target of $53. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from TD Cowen keeps a Buy rating on On Holding with a target price of $60. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Telsey Advisory Group persists with their Outperform rating on On Holding, maintaining a target price of $62. 
&#x2A; An analyst from BTIG upgraded its action to Buy with a price target of $64. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Telsey Advisory Group continues to hold a Outperform rating for On Holding, targeting a price of $53. 
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.
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Unpacking the Latest Options Trading Trends in On Holding

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Wall Street extended its rally on Wednesday, driven by robust gains in technology stocks, as investor optimism around AI-fueled <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets">growth continued to strengthen.</a>
The Nasdaq 100 climbed 0.9%, pushing further into record territory following Tuesday&#8217;s highs. The S&amp;P 500 advanced 0.4%, hitting 6,077—a fresh record-high milestone—eyeing its twelfth gain in thirteen sessions.
Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) advanced over 2% by midday, breaking all-time highs previously set in November. The e-commerce giant&#8217;s gains were bolstered by strong early holiday sales and optimism stemming from the AWS annual conference, where AI <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/12/42321567/amazon-hits-all-time-highs-eyes-best-2-year-rally-since-2010-cyber-season-marks-record-sales-aws-shines-with-ai-innovations">advancements took center stage.</a>
Fresh economic data offered a mixed narrative. The ISM services index showed a slower-than-expected growth in November, while ADP reported private payroll growth of 146,000 for the month, slightly under the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/24/12/42314234/private-employers-add-fewer-than-predicted-jobs-in-november-manufacturing-was-the-weakest-weve-seen-since-spring">consensus estimate of 150,000.</a>
St. Louis Federal Reserve President Alberto Musalem struck a cautious tone on monetary policy, suggesting a potential slowdown or pause in the pace of interest rate cuts <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/econ-s/24/12/42316647/interest-rate-cut-in-december-st-louis-feds-musalem-urges-patient-approach-in-last-mile-to-2">might soon be warranted.</a>
The dollar weakened after the ISM report, while U.S. Treasury yields erased earlier gains and remained steady by midday.
In commodities, gold added 0.3%, while natural gas and crude oil prices declined 2.6% and 1%, respectively.
Meanwhile, the cryptocurrency market struggled to keep up with the broader risk-on mood. Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) slipped 0.2%, trading just above $95,000
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Wednesday&#8217;s Performance In Major US Indices, ETFs</h2>
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<table>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Major Indices</td>
<td>Price</td>
<td>Chg</td>
<td>%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Nasdaq 100</td>
<td>21,428.69</td>
<td>+199.37</td>
<td>0.9%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>S&amp;P 500</td>
<td>6,073.20</td>
<td>+23.32</td>
<td>0.4%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Dow Jones</td>
<td>44,864.46</td>
<td>+158.93</td>
<td>0.4%</td>
</tr>
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<td>Russell 2000</td>
<td>2,422.11</td>
<td>+5.76</td>
<td>0.2%</td>
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<figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Updated at 12:50 p.m. ET</figcaption></figure>
According to&nbsp;<a href="https://bzresearch.myclickfunnels.com/benzinga-pro-content-webinar-registration/?utm_source=BZprocontent120224&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1">Benzinga Pro</a>&nbsp;data:
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<li>The&nbsp;SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) rose 0.4% to $606.41.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIA#NYSE">DIA</a>)&nbsp;rose 0.4% to $449.79.</li>
<li>The tech-heavy&nbsp;Invesco QQQ Trust Series&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>) rallied 1% to $521.87.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;iShares Russell 2000 ETF&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IWM#NYSE">IWM</a>) rose 0.3% to $240.68.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;Technology Select Sector SPDR Fund&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLK#NYSE">XLK</a>) outperformed, rising 1.6%; the&nbsp;Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLE#NYSE">XLE</a>) lagged, down 2.4%.</li>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Wednesday&#8217;s Stock Movers</h2>
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<li>Salesforce Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRM#NYSE">CRM</a>) rose over 7% in reaction to its quarterly results, which delivered slightly lower-than-expected earnings. </li>
<li>Other stocks reacting to earnings included Pure Storage Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PSTG#NYSE">PSTG</a>) up 24%, Okta Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OKTA#NASDAQ">OKTA</a>) up 4.8%, The Campbells Company (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CPB#NASDAQ">CPB</a>) down 6%, Dollar Tree Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DLTR#NASDAQ">DLTR</a>) up 2.4%, and Chewy Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CHWY#NYSE">CHWY</a>) down 3.8%.</li>
<li>Companies slated to report their earnings after the close are Synopsys Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SNPS#NASDAQ">SNPS</a>), SentinelOne Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/S#NYSE">S</a>), PVH Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PVH#NYSE">PVH</a>) and Five Below Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FIVE#NASDAQ">FIVE</a>). </li>
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Tech Stocks Extend Record Highs On AI Optimism, Marvell Rockets, Bitcoin Hovers Near $95,000: What's Driving Markets Wednesday?

On Wednesday, Novavax, Inc.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVAX#NASDAQ">NVAX</a>) agreed to sell its Bohumil,&nbsp;Czech Republic manufacturing facility to Novo Nordisk A/S (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVO#NYSE">NVO</a>) <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/24/12/n42308359/novavax-announces-sale-of-czech-republic-manufacturing-site-to-novo-nordisk-for-200-million" rel="noreferrer noopener">for&nbsp;$200 million</a>.
The agreement includes transferring assets, including a 150,000-square-foot recombinant protein manufacturing facility with support buildings, the existing workforce, and all related and required infrastructure.
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The agreement provides Novavax with significant, non-dilutive capital, further enabling the company to advance its corporate growth strategy and drive value from its early—and late-stage pipeline using its proven technology platform, which consists of Matrix-M adjuvant and nanoparticle protein-based technology.
In addition to the&nbsp;$190 million&nbsp;cash payment in 2024 and an additional&nbsp;$10 million&nbsp;in 2025, Novavax expects the sale of the facility to result in annual operating cost reductions of approximately&nbsp;$80 million.
&#8220;The decision to sell the&nbsp;Czech Republic&nbsp;manufacturing facility aligns with our previously announced commitment to evolve Novavax into a more lean and agile organization focused on partnering our pipeline assets and technology platform,&#8221; said&nbsp;John C. Jacobs, President and Chief Executive Officer, Novavax.
Last month, Novavax lowered its 2024 revenue guidance to $650 million—$700 million, compared to prior guidance of $700 million—$800 million and a <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/11/41904976/novavax-stock-falls-on-lower-2024-revenue-forecast-q3-earnings-beat-consensus-estimates" rel="noreferrer noopener">consensus of $761.5 million</a>.
Price Action: NVAX stock is down 2.32% at $8.215 at the last check on Wednesday.
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President-elect Donald J. Trump on Thursday announced Paul Atkins as his nominee to lead the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42300549/paul-atkins-reportedly-tapped-for-sec-chair-under-trump-administration">U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)</a>.
Known for his regulatory pragmatism and expertise in financial markets, Atkins' nomination signals a potentially transformative shift in the agency's approach to digital assets.
&#8220;Paul is a proven leader for common-sense regulations,&#8221; Trump <a href="https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/posts/113595807734621827">stated</a> in his announcement. &#8220;He also recognizes that digital assets and other innovations are crucial to Making America Greater than Ever Before.&#8221;
This emphasis on digital innovation aligns with Atkins' previous statements, where he described Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) as a &#8220;revolutionary technology&#8221; that should not be stifled by excessive regulation.
Atkins, the founder and CEO of Patomak Global Partners, a risk management consultancy, brings extensive experience to the role. 
He served as an <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/11/42221293/donald-trump-eyes-former-sec-comissioner-paul-atkins-as-gary-genslers-successor">SEC commissioner from 2002 to 2008</a> under President George W. Bush and has since been a prominent voice in conservative financial policy circles.
His tenure at the SEC included advocacy for investor protection and market transparency. 
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More recently, as co-chairman of the Digital Chamber's Token Alliance since 2017, Atkins has worked on issues surrounding digital assets, further demonstrating his commitment to fostering innovation in the financial sector.
Industry leaders view Atkins&#8217; nomination as a pivotal moment for the SEC, particularly after criticism of the enforcement-heavy regulatory stance under outgoing Chair Gary Gensler. 
Gensler's approach created significant uncertainty for the rapidly evolving cryptocurrency market. Atkins is expected to prioritize collaboration over punitive measures, offering a more balanced regulatory framework.
Atkins' nomination also comes amid broader changes in Trump's administration.
He is reportedly on good terms with Scott Bessent, the president-elect&#8217;s pick for Treasury Secretary, which could lead to coordinated financial policy initiatives. 
His appointment is seen as a move toward fostering innovation while <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42300549/paul-atkins-reportedly-tapped-for-sec-chair-under-trump-administration">maintaining investor protections.</a>
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The Benzinga Future of Digital Assets conference recently provided industry leaders with a platform to discuss Bitcoin's evolving role in investment portfolios. A panel moderated by angel investor Erik LaPaglia explored how Bitcoin is transitioning from a speculative asset to a mainstay in institutional and retail investment strategies.
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Increasing Allocations to Bitcoin</h1>
Zach Pandl, managing director of research at Grayscale Investments, highlighted the gradual adoption of Bitcoin in portfolios. 
"Bitcoin used to be 0%&#8230; now it's starting to crack into kind of 1%-2% for people," he said, referencing its growing inclusion among investors. Pandl further predicted that allocations could eventually normalize at around 5%, driven by macroeconomic factors such as inflation and government debt.
Paul Cappelli, head of ETF strategies at Galaxy Digital, added that Bitcoin has become a reliable tool for portfolio diversification.
 "It's got a pretty long track record as a diversifier now in a portfolio," he noted, citing its use as an inflation hedge and appeal to high-net-worth and institutional clients. Some investors, Cappelli explained, have even allocated as much as 10% of their portfolios to Bitcoin, reflecting its increasing legitimacy in financial markets.
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Dominance in the Digital Asset Market</h1>
The discussion also addressed Bitcoin's current dominance in the crypto space. Robert Mitchnick, head of digital assets at BlackRock, emphasized the asset's unique standing compared to other cryptocurrencies. 
"Bitcoin&#8230; has just a total step-change different level of resonance with a lot of our investor base," he said, noting that its status as a "digital gold" differentiates it from other crypto assets.
Mitchnick pointed out that while other projects within the cryptocurrency market hold promise, Bitcoin remains in its own category. This distinction, he argued, is partly why Bitcoin has maintained its dominance and continues to attract institutional capital.
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">The Impact of Disruptive Events</h1>
The panelists also discussed how geopolitical instability and fiscal crises could drive further adoption of Bitcoin. Mitchnick outlined scenarios where Bitcoin could outperform traditional markets during economic disruption. 
&#8220;Events like geopolitical destabilization or another surge in inflation could shift the conversation from ‘is this too risky?' to ‘is it risky not to own any?'" he explained.
Pandl echoed this sentiment, stating Bitcoin's appeal lies in its ability to hedge against traditional market risks. &#8220;People just need to look around at the world and see what is going on,&#8221; he said, referencing rising debt levels and fiscal challenges as key factors driving interest in Bitcoin.
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Looking Ahead</h1>
As Bitcoin continues its journey toward mainstream adoption, its role in diversified portfolios is becoming increasingly prominent. The panelists agreed that education, regulatory clarity and focusing on its long-term value proposition will be critical in sustaining this momentum.
Cappelli summarized the sentiment, saying, "We're living now in a world where Bitcoin is becoming part of every portfolio. There's an excellent case for why you should be holding it."
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U.S. stocks traded higher midway through trading, with the Nasdaq Composite gaining around 150 points on Wednesday.
The Dow traded up 0.30% to 44,838.93 while the NASDAQ rose 0.80% to 19,637.25. The S&amp;P 500 also rose, gaining, 0.23% to 6,063.99.
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Leading and Lagging Sectors Information technology shares jumped by 1.1% on Wednesday.
In trading on Wednesday, energy shares fell by 1.9%.
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The ISM services PMI fell to 52.1 in November compared to 56 in October and down from market estimates of 55.5.
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>Cross Country Healthcare, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CCRN#NASDAQ">CCRN</a>) shares shot up 62% to $18.14 after Aya Healthcare announced a definitive agreement to acquire the company for approximately $615 million.</li>
<li>Shares of CN Energy Group. Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CNEY#NASDAQ">CNEY</a>) got a boost, surging 102% to $0.6384 after the company announced it has been granted a 180-day extension by Nasdaq to regain compliance with its $1.00 minimum bid price requirement.</li>
<li>SRM Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SRM#NASDAQ">SRM</a>) shares were also up, gaining 89% to $1.19 after the company announced its online sales on Amazon grew 417% since September.</li>
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Equities Trading DOWN
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<li>Relmada Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RLMD#NASDAQ">RLMD</a>) shares dropped 77% to $0.6438 after the company announced its Reliance II Phase 3 study indicated results were futile and unlikely to meet the primary efficacy endpoint with statistical significance.</li>
<li>Shares of Torrid Holdings Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CURV#NYSE">CURV</a>) were down 31% to $3.18 after the company reported worse-then-expected third-quarter financial results and issued FY24 revenue guidance below estimates.</li>
<li>PSQ Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PSQH#NYSE">PSQH</a>) was down, falling 36% to $4.9005 after the company announced a $36.2 million registered direct offering of common stock.</li>
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Commodities In commodity news, oil traded down 0.1% to $69.88 while gold traded up 0.2% at $2,673.60.
Silver traded up 0.9% to $31.780 on Wednesday, while copper rose 0.1% to $4.2045.
Euro zone
European shares were mostly higher today. The eurozone's STOXX 600 gained 0.32%, Germany's DAX climbed 0.96% and France's CAC 40 rose 0.53%. Spain's IBEX 35 Index rose 0.76%, while London's FTSE 100 fell 0.27%.
Asia Pacific Markets
Asian markets closed mixed on Wednesday, with Japan's Nikkei 225 gaining 0.07%, Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index falling 0.02%, China's Shanghai Composite Index falling 0.42% and India's BSE Sensex gaining 0.14%.
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<li>U.S. private businesses added 146K workers to their payrolls for the month of November compared to a revised 184K gain in October, and versus market estimates of 150K.</li>
<li>The S&amp;P Global services PMI was revised downward to 56.1 in November versus a preliminary reading of 57, and compared to October's reading of 55.</li>
<li>U.S. factory orders rose by 0.2% from the previous month to $586.7 billion in October.</li>
<li>The ISM services PMI fell to 52.1 in November compared to 56 in October and down from market estimates of 55.5.</li>
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Decibel Cannabis (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DBCCF#OTC">DBCCF</a>) is poised for significant growth, as outlined in a recent report by Zuanic &amp; Associates, which highlights Decibel&#8217;s robust cash flow generation as a key strength. 
With a projected free cash flow (FCF) of $20 million for 2025, the company boasts a significant FCF yield of 54%.&nbsp;
"With a leading franchise in Canadian pre-rolls (the category is as big as Flower in Canada rec now)&#8230;we believe Decibel should trade more in line with the larger market cap LP stocks (especially with debt leverage projected below 1.4x for next year)," senior analyst <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/pablo-zuanic">Pablo Zuanic</a> wrote in the report.&nbsp;
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Market Trends, Decibel's Performance</h3>
The <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/canada-cannabis">Canadian recreational cannabis market</a> saw an improvement in October and November, with a year-over-year increase of 6.7%. However, Decibel continued to experience significant <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/11/42137701/canadian-cannabis-co-decibel-reports-12-yoy-drop-in-q3-revenue-but-increases-gross-margin-to-53">sales declines</a>, dropping by 23% year-over-year.
While other major players like Tilray (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TLRY#NASDAQ">TLRY</a>) and Canopy Growth (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CGC#NASDAQ">CGC</a>) also experienced sales declines, companies like Auxly (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CBWTF#OTC">CBWTF</a>) and Cannara (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LOVFF#OTC">LOVFF</a>) showed substantial growth.
In terms of market share, Tilray maintained the top position, followed by Organigram (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OGI#NASDAQ">OGI</a>) and Village Farms (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VFF#NASDAQ">VFF</a>). Decibel held a 4.7% market share in November.
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<li>Pre-rolls: Decibel&#8217;s core-infused<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/pre-rolls"> pre-roll segment</a>, while still a significant contributor to revenue, has seen a decline in market share. "Over 97% of Decibel pre-roll sales come from the infused segment (3Q24), where Decibel has seen share erosion; after peaking at 57% in 2Q23, this was 35% in 3Q24 (1Q24 48%; 2Q24 41%)," reads <a href="https://zuanicgroup.com/">Zuanic's report</a>.&nbsp;</li>
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<li>Vapes: Decibel&#8217;s total <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/vapes">vape share</a> fell to 9.7% in 3Q24 from 11.8% in 3Q23, although the company has adapted well to the growing AIO segment. "Decibel has adapted well in AIOs now 29% of its vape sales and is #3 in the AIO segment with a 13% share," Zuanic noted.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Strategic Acquisition</h3>
The <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/financing/24/11/42164794/decibel-cannabis-raises-1-18m-secures-capital-for-agmedica-bioscience-integration">acquisition of AgMedica is a strategic move</a> that will significantly enhance Decibel&#8217;s market position and growth prospects. By expanding its product portfolio, distribution network, and market share, Decibel aims to capitalize on the growing Canadian cannabis market. Key benefits include:
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<li>Expanded Product Range: AgMedica brings a diverse range of products, including flowers, pre-rolls, edibles, and concentrates.</li>
<li>Enhanced Distribution Network: The acquisition will expand Decibel&#8217;s reach, allowing it to tap into new markets and customer segments.</li>
<li>Strengthened Market Position: By combining the strengths of both companies, Decibel aims to solidify its position as a leading player in the Canadian cannabis market.</li>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Zuanic's Thesis </h3>
For Zuanic, Decibel offers a compelling investment opportunity due to its financial position and growth prospects. With a projected FCF of $20 million for 2025, the stock offers a significant FCF yield of 54%.&nbsp;
Additionally, its low valuation multiples of 0.5x sales and 2.8x EBITDA make it an attractive investment. "Although we do not set price targets, at 1-2x our CY26 sales estimates, the stock could be 6-10x higher by Dec'25 vs. current levels," Zuanic concluded.&nbsp;
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Decibel Cannabis: One Acquisition Could Be The Key To Unlocking $20M In Cash Flow

Financial giants have made a conspicuous bearish move on Chewy. Our analysis of options history for Chewy (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CHWY#NYSE">CHWY</a>) revealed 12 unusual trades.
Delving into the details, we found 25% of traders were bullish, while 50% showed bearish tendencies. Out of all the trades we spotted, 6 were puts, with a value of $385,600, and 6 were calls, valued at $532,776.
<h3>Expected Price Movements</h3>
Taking into account the Volume and Open Interest on these contracts, it appears that whales have been targeting a price range from $17.5 to $35.0 for Chewy over the last 3 months. 
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Trends</h3>
In today's trading context, the average open interest for options of Chewy stands at 1727.2, with a total volume reaching 7,063.00. The accompanying chart delineates the progression of both call and put option volume and open interest for high-value trades in Chewy, situated within the strike price corridor from $17.5 to $35.0, throughout the last 30 days.
<h3>Chewy 30-Day Option Volume &amp; Interest Snapshot</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1733337105_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Biggest Options Spotted:</h3>

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<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>
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<td>CHWY</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$4.35</td>
<td>$4.25</td>
<td>$4.25</td>
<td>$30.00</td>
<td>$206.1K</td>
<td>600</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CHWY</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$13.7</td>
<td>$13.7</td>
<td>$13.7</td>
<td>$20.00</td>
<td>$146.7K</td>
<td>1.7K</td>
<td>108</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CHWY</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$1.96</td>
<td>$1.92</td>
<td>$1.92</td>
<td>$27.50</td>
<td>$140.6K</td>
<td>3.0K</td>
<td>785</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CHWY</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/06/24</td>
<td>$1.16</td>
<td>$1.13</td>
<td>$1.16</td>
<td>$32.00</td>
<td>$90.8K</td>
<td>1.6K</td>
<td>897</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CHWY</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$3.1</td>
<td>$3.0</td>
<td>$3.0</td>
<td>$35.00</td>
<td>$70.5K</td>
<td>2.7K</td>
<td>1.3K</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Chewy</h3>
Chewy is the largest e-commerce pet care retailer in the US, generating $11.2 billion in 2023 sales across pet food, treats, hard goods, and pharmacy categories. The firm was founded in 2011, acquired by PetSmart in 2017, and tapped public markets as a stand-alone company in 2019 after spending a couple of years developing under the aegis of the pet superstore chain. The firm generates sales from pet food, treats, over-the-counter medications, medical prescription fulfillment, and hard goods, like crates, leashes, and bowls.
Following our analysis of the options activities associated with Chewy, we pivot to a closer look at the company's own performance.
<h3>Current Position of Chewy</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a trading volume of 11,037,218, the price of CHWY is down by -3.1%, reaching $32.58.</li>
<li>Current RSI values indicate that the stock is may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Next earnings report is scheduled for 0 days from now.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Expert Opinions on Chewy</h3>
In the last month, 5 experts released ratings on this stock with an average target price of $36.8.
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&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Deutsche Bank continues to hold a Hold rating for Chewy, targeting a price of $28. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Barclays persists with their Overweight rating on Chewy, maintaining a target price of $40. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Morgan Stanley has decided to maintain their Overweight rating on Chewy, which currently sits at a price target of $36. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Baird continues to hold a Outperform rating for Chewy, targeting a price of $40. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Piper Sandler continues to hold a Overweight rating for Chewy, targeting a price of $40. 
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Behind the Scenes of Chewy's Latest Options Trends

Investors with significant funds have taken a bullish position in Charles Schwab (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SCHW#NYSE">SCHW</a>), a development that retail traders should be aware of.
This was brought to our attention today through our monitoring of publicly accessible options data at Benzinga. The exact nature of these investors remains a mystery, but such a major move in SCHW usually indicates foreknowledge of upcoming events.
Today, Benzinga's options scanner identified 8 options transactions for Charles Schwab. This is an unusual occurrence. The sentiment among these large-scale traders is mixed, with 87% being bullish and 12% bearish. Of all the options we discovered, 7 are puts, valued at $293,215, and there was a single call, worth $50,370.
<h3>Expected Price Movements</h3>
Based on the trading activity, it appears that the significant investors are aiming for a price territory stretching from $70.0 to $85.0 for Charles Schwab over the recent three months. 
<h3>Analyzing 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 Charles Schwab's options at specified strike prices. The forthcoming data visualizes the fluctuation in volume and open interest for both calls and puts, linked to Charles Schwab's substantial trades, within a strike price spectrum from $70.0 to $85.0 over the preceding 30 days.
<h3>Charles Schwab Option Activity Analysis: Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1733337100_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>SCHW</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$8.1</td>
<td>$7.65</td>
<td>$7.66</td>
<td>$75.00</td>
<td>$76.5K</td>
<td>17</td>
<td>100</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SCHW</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$3.75</td>
<td>$3.65</td>
<td>$3.65</td>
<td>$75.00</td>
<td>$52.2K</td>
<td>92</td>
<td>143</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SCHW</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$6.95</td>
<td>$6.9</td>
<td>$6.9</td>
<td>$77.50</td>
<td>$50.3K</td>
<td>714</td>
<td>91</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SCHW</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$0.55</td>
<td>$0.47</td>
<td>$0.48</td>
<td>$72.50</td>
<td>$47.5K</td>
<td>2.2K</td>
<td>1.8K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SCHW</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$0.26</td>
<td>$0.25</td>
<td>$0.25</td>
<td>$70.00</td>
<td>$32.7K</td>
<td>8.2K</td>
<td>2.3K</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 $8 trillion of client assets at the end of December 2023. Nearly all of its revenue is from the United States.
<h3>Charles Schwab's Current Market Status</h3>
<ul>
<li>Trading volume stands at 2,154,700, with SCHW's price down by -0.33%, positioned at $80.85.</li>
<li>RSI indicators show the stock to be may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Earnings announcement expected in 42 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What The Experts Say On Charles Schwab</h3>
A total of 1 professional analysts have given their take on this stock in the last 30 days, setting an average price target of $80.0.
Turn $1000 into $1270 in just 20 days?
20-year pro options trader reveals his one-line chart technique that shows when to buy and sell. Copy his trades, which have had averaged a 27% profit every 20 days. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premium/ideas/options-moneyline-2/?t=Moop1arja3be22op14&amp;utm_source=benzinga-insights">Click here for access</a>. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Deutsche Bank keeps a Buy rating on Charles Schwab with a target price of $80. 
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.
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SCHW

Decoding Charles Schwab's Options Activity: What's the Big Picture?

Deep-pocketed investors have adopted a bullish approach towards Twilio (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TWLO#NYSE">TWLO</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 TWLO usually suggests something big is about to happen.
We gleaned this information from our observations today when Benzinga's options scanner highlighted 18 extraordinary options activities for Twilio. This level of activity is out of the ordinary.
The general mood among these heavyweight investors is divided, with 66% leaning bullish and 27% bearish. Among these notable options, 2 are puts, totaling $63,476, and 16 are calls, amounting to $1,156,188.
<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 $90.0 to $145.0 for Twilio over the last 3 months. 
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Trends</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 Twilio'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 Twilio's whale trades within a strike price range from $90.0 to $145.0 in the last 30 days. 
<h3>Twilio Option Volume And Open Interest Over Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1733337095_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>TWLO</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$5.5</td>
<td>$5.45</td>
<td>$5.5</td>
<td>$110.00</td>
<td>$147.4K</td>
<td>6.7K</td>
<td>3.8K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>TWLO</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$5.5</td>
<td>$5.45</td>
<td>$5.5</td>
<td>$110.00</td>
<td>$127.6K</td>
<td>6.7K</td>
<td>4.7K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>TWLO</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$5.5</td>
<td>$5.45</td>
<td>$5.5</td>
<td>$110.00</td>
<td>$111.6K</td>
<td>6.7K</td>
<td>3.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>TWLO</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$5.5</td>
<td>$5.45</td>
<td>$5.5</td>
<td>$110.00</td>
<td>$106.1K</td>
<td>6.7K</td>
<td>4.4K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>TWLO</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$21.1</td>
<td>$21.1</td>
<td>$21.1</td>
<td>$110.00</td>
<td>$105.5K</td>
<td>260</td>
<td>102</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Twilio</h3>
Twilio is a cloud-based communications platform-as-a-service company offering communication building blocks that allow for a fully customized customer engagement experience spanning voice, video, chat, and SMS messaging. It does this through various application programming interfaces and prebuilt solution applications aimed at improving customer engagement. The company leverages its Super Network, a global network of carrier relationships, to facilitate high-speed, cost-effective communication.
<h3>Current Position of Twilio</h3>
<ul>
<li>Currently trading with a volume of 1,579,466, the TWLO's price is up by 2.96%, now at $110.48. </li>
<li>RSI readings suggest the stock is currently may be overbought.</li>
<li>Anticipated earnings release is in 70 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Professional Analyst Ratings for Twilio</h3>
3 market experts have recently issued ratings for this stock, with a consensus target price of $130.0.
Turn $1000 into $1270 in just 20 days?
20-year pro options trader reveals his one-line chart technique that shows when to buy and sell. Copy his trades, which have had averaged a 27% profit every 20 days. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premium/ideas/options-moneyline-2/?t=Moop1arja3be22op14&amp;utm_source=benzinga-insights">Click here for access</a>. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Tigress Financial persists with their Buy rating on Twilio, maintaining a target price of $135. 
&#x2A; In a positive move, an analyst from Monness, Crespi, Hardt has upgraded their rating to Buy and adjusted the price target to $135. 
&#x2A; Showing optimism, an analyst from Wells Fargo upgrades its rating to Overweight with a revised price target of $120. 
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 Twilio, <a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/register174">Benzinga Pro</a> gives you real-time options trades alerts.

TWLO

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

New York City Mayor Eric Adams is seizing the moment as Bitcoin's (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) value edges closer to the $100,000 mark, up <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/12/42310228/if-you-invested-1000-in-bitcoin-when-nvidias-jensen-huang-said-crypto-is-going-to-be-here-for-a-long-time-heres-how-much-youd-have-now">129% this year</a>.
At a press conference on Tuesday, Adams had a pointed message for his skeptics: "Remember y'all laughed at me when I first got my Bitcoin? Who's laughing now?"
Adams, who took his first three paychecks in Bitcoin and Ethereum (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/eth/usd">ETH</a>) upon assuming office in January 2022, faced ridicule at the time.
According to Hell Gate, these payments amounted to approximately $30,000 in cryptocurrency, DL News <a href="https://www.dlnews.com/articles/snapshot/nyc-mayor-eric-adams-gloats-about-bitcoin-paychecks-amid-rally/">reported</a>. 
Bitcoin, now trading at nearly $97,000, has more than doubled in value year-to-date, while Ethereum has risen 63% to about $3,700, according to CoinGecko.
Also Read: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/12/42317460/vladimir-putin-says-nobody-can-ban-bitcoin-stresses-crypto-will-develop-one-way-or-the-other">Vladimir Putin Says &#8216;Nobody Can Ban Bitcoin,&#8217; Stresses Crypto Will Develop &#8216;One Way Or The Other&#8217;</a>
The mayor declined to reveal his current crypto holdings but, according to his most recent financial disclosure statement, his Bitcoin holdings by the end of 2023 ranged between $5,000 and $54,999. 
"Go look at my Bitcoin now," Adams told reporters. "You all mock me. ‘You're taking your first three paychecks in Bitcoin. What's wrong with you?' Now you wish you would have done it."
Adams&#8217; enthusiasm for crypto isn't new. 
His decision to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/21/11/23910495/nyc-mayor-doubles-down-miami-mayors-commitment-three-months-of-salary-in-bitcoin">accept his salary in digital assets</a> was part of his broader push to position New York City as a global hub for cryptocurrency innovation.
However, Adams' tenure hasn't been without controversy. He is currently facing criminal charges for bribery and campaign finance violations, accusations he has denied.
Adams is not alone among public officials who have embraced Bitcoin. 
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/21/11/23839068/miami-mayor-to-take-his-next-paycheck-in-bitcoin">Miami Mayor</a> Francis Suarez and Belgian parliament member Christophe De Beukelaer have also chosen to receive their salaries in the world's largest cryptocurrency.
Suarez, known for his pro-crypto stance, and De Beukelaer, who made headlines in 2022 for converting his salary to Bitcoin, have yet to comment on the recent crypto surge or their current holdings.
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</ul>
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