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Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders will search for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges heavily from its normal worth. High amounts of trading activity could push option prices to exaggerated or underestimated levels. 
Below are some instances of options activity happening in the Financials sector: 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
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<td>PYPL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>08/02/24</td>
<td>$64.00</td>
<td>$64.2K</td>
<td>11.4K</td>
<td>4.8K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>WFC</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>10/18/24</td>
<td>$65.00</td>
<td>$59.9K</td>
<td>1.2K</td>
<td>988</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>09/20/24</td>
<td>$480.00</td>
<td>$30.1K</td>
<td>715</td>
<td>684</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ICE</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>11/15/24</td>
<td>$170.00</td>
<td>$44.0K</td>
<td>19</td>
<td>367</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>TOST</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$30.00</td>
<td>$41.1K</td>
<td>3.6K</td>
<td>234</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>TRUP</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>08/16/24</td>
<td>$32.50</td>
<td>$35.2K</td>
<td>841</td>
<td>128</td>
</tr>
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<td>SQ</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>09/20/24</td>
<td>$60.00</td>
<td>$25.4K</td>
<td>1.4K</td>
<td>125</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MS</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>11/15/24</td>
<td>$105.00</td>
<td>$39.5K</td>
<td>811</td>
<td>124</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>COIN</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>08/02/24</td>
<td>$260.00</td>
<td>$26.7K</td>
<td>1.4K</td>
<td>87</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MTB</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$220.00</td>
<td>$30.0K</td>
<td>2</td>
<td>60</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These bullet-by-bullet explanations have been constructed using the accompanying table. 
• For PYPL (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PYPL#NASDAQ">PYPL</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be neutral, expiring in 2 day(s) on August 2, 2024. This event was a transfer of 261 contract(s) at a $64.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 107 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $64.2K, with a price of $246.0 per contract. There were 11490 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 4888 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For WFC (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WFC#NYSE">WFC</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 79 day(s) on October 18, 2024. This event was a transfer of 100 contract(s) at a $65.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 7 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $59.9K, with a price of $600.0 per contract. There were 1262 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 988 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding MA (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MA#NYSE">MA</a>), we observe a call option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 51 day(s) on September 20, 2024. Parties traded 49 contract(s) at a $480.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $30.1K, with a price of $615.0 per contract. There were 715 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 684 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding ICE (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ICE#NYSE">ICE</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 107 day(s) on November 15, 2024. Parties traded 367 contract(s) at a $170.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 10 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $44.0K, with a price of $120.0 per contract. There were 19 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 367 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding TOST (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TOST#NYSE">TOST</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 534 day(s) on January 16, 2026. Parties traded 71 contract(s) at a $30.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 15 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $41.1K, with a price of $580.0 per contract. There were 3624 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 234 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For TRUP (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TRUP#NASDAQ">TRUP</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 16 day(s) on August 16, 2024. This event was a transfer of 63 contract(s) at a $32.50 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 17 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $35.2K, with a price of $560.0 per contract. There were 841 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 128 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For SQ (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SQ#NYSE">SQ</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 51 day(s) on September 20, 2024. This event was a transfer of 38 contract(s) at a $60.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 6 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $25.4K, with a price of $671.0 per contract. There were 1415 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 125 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding MS (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MS#NYSE">MS</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 107 day(s) on November 15, 2024. Parties traded 67 contract(s) at a $105.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 5 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $39.5K, with a price of $590.0 per contract. There were 811 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 124 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding COIN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COIN#NASDAQ">COIN</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 2 day(s) on August 2, 2024. Parties traded 9 contract(s) at a $260.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 5 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $26.7K, with a price of $2975.0 per contract. There were 1437 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 87 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For MTB (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MTB#NYSE">MTB</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 324 day(s) on June 20, 2025. This event was a transfer of 60 contract(s) at a $220.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 4 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $30.0K, with a price of $500.0 per contract. There were 2 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 60 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more about unusual options activity</a>. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders often look for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges away from its normal worth. Abnormal amounts of trading activity could push option prices to hyperbolic or underperforming levels. 
Below are some instances of options activity happening in the Consumer Discretionary sector: 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>TSLA</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>08/02/24</td>
<td>$230.00</td>
<td>$34.4K</td>
<td>7.4K</td>
<td>62.2K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NKE</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>08/02/24</td>
<td>$74.00</td>
<td>$33.5K</td>
<td>1.5K</td>
<td>6.7K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CVNA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>08/09/24</td>
<td>$167.50</td>
<td>$29.2K</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>1.4K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>EBAY</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>08/02/24</td>
<td>$54.00</td>
<td>$116.3K</td>
<td>3.8K</td>
<td>1.2K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>JD</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$25.00</td>
<td>$152.5K</td>
<td>5.3K</td>
<td>518</td>
</tr>
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<td>F</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$14.17</td>
<td>$149.7K</td>
<td>41.8K</td>
<td>434</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>LEN</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>08/02/24</td>
<td>$172.50</td>
<td>$29.3K</td>
<td>88</td>
<td>425</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SERV</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>08/16/24</td>
<td>$10.00</td>
<td>$155.0K</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>401</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PDD</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>08/23/24</td>
<td>$128.00</td>
<td>$44.0K</td>
<td>281</td>
<td>247</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BABA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
<td>$54.6K</td>
<td>3.7K</td>
<td>241</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These itemized elaborations have been created using the accompanying table. 
• Regarding TSLA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 2 day(s) on August 2, 2024. Parties traded 89 contract(s) at a $230.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 3 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $34.4K, with a price of $390.0 per contract. There were 7400 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 62261 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding NKE (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NKE#NYSE">NKE</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 2 day(s) on August 2, 2024. Parties traded 1082 contract(s) at a $74.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 33 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $33.5K, with a price of $31.0 per contract. There were 1529 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 6725 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For CVNA (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CVNA#NYSE">CVNA</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 9 day(s) on August 9, 2024. This event was a transfer of 134 contract(s) at a $167.50 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 8 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $29.2K, with a price of $218.0 per contract. There were 0 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1472 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding EBAY (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EBAY#NASDAQ">EBAY</a>), we observe a put option sweep with neutral sentiment. It expires in 2 day(s) on August 2, 2024. Parties traded 699 contract(s) at a $54.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 40 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $116.3K, with a price of $165.0 per contract. There were 3845 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1223 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding JD (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JD#NASDAQ">JD</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 324 day(s) on June 20, 2025. Parties traded 500 contract(s) at a $25.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 41 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $152.5K, with a price of $305.0 per contract. There were 5340 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 518 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding F (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/F#NYSE">F</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 170 day(s) on January 17, 2025. Parties traded 434 contract(s) at a $14.17 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 3 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $149.7K, with a price of $345.0 per contract. There were 41817 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 434 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding LEN (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LEN#NYSE">LEN</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 2 day(s) on August 2, 2024. Parties traded 419 contract(s) at a $172.50 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 47 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $29.3K, with a price of $70.0 per contract. There were 88 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 425 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding SERV (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SERV#NASDAQ">SERV</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 16 day(s) on August 16, 2024. Parties traded 200 contract(s) at a $10.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 6 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $155.0K, with a price of $775.0 per contract. There were 0 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 401 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding PDD (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PDD#NASDAQ">PDD</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 23 day(s) on August 23, 2024. Parties traded 100 contract(s) at a $128.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 7 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $44.0K, with a price of $440.0 per contract. There were 281 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 247 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For BABA (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BABA#NYSE">BABA</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be neutral, expiring in 534 day(s) on January 16, 2026. This event was a transfer of 70 contract(s) at a $100.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $54.6K, with a price of $780.0 per contract. There were 3723 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 241 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more news on unusual options activity</a>. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders often look for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges away from its normal worth. Abnormal amounts of trading activity could push option prices to hyperbolic or underperforming levels. 
Below are some instances of options activity happening in the Information Technology sector: 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>NVDA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>08/02/24</td>
<td>$115.00</td>
<td>$59.3K</td>
<td>66.6K</td>
<td>168.3K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>08/02/24</td>
<td>$145.00</td>
<td>$35.7K</td>
<td>8.3K</td>
<td>15.8K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AAPL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>08/02/24</td>
<td>$225.00</td>
<td>$32.5K</td>
<td>14.8K</td>
<td>12.5K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ARM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>08/02/24</td>
<td>$150.00</td>
<td>$95.3K</td>
<td>2.0K</td>
<td>2.8K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CLSK</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>09/20/24</td>
<td>$37.00</td>
<td>$36.0K</td>
<td>6.3K</td>
<td>2.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MU</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>08/02/24</td>
<td>$105.00</td>
<td>$27.1K</td>
<td>2.3K</td>
<td>940</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>QCOM</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>08/02/24</td>
<td>$175.00</td>
<td>$30.3K</td>
<td>1.3K</td>
<td>916</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>RIOT</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$16.00</td>
<td>$29.9K</td>
<td>165</td>
<td>501</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>TXN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>09/20/24</td>
<td>$210.00</td>
<td>$38.6K</td>
<td>16.4K</td>
<td>394</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>TSM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>08/16/24</td>
<td>$155.00</td>
<td>$92.0K</td>
<td>8.4K</td>
<td>375</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These bullet-by-bullet explanations have been constructed using the accompanying table. 
• For NVDA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 2 day(s) on August 2, 2024. This event was a transfer of 228 contract(s) at a $115.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 10 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $59.3K, with a price of $260.0 per contract. There were 66628 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 168329 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding AMD (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 2 day(s) on August 2, 2024. Parties traded 138 contract(s) at a $145.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 22 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $35.7K, with a price of $259.0 per contract. There were 8307 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 15866 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding AAPL (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>), we observe a call option trade with neutral sentiment. It expires in 2 day(s) on August 2, 2024. Parties traded 100 contract(s) at a $225.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $32.5K, with a price of $325.0 per contract. There were 14816 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 12573 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding ARM (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARM#NASDAQ">ARM</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 2 day(s) on August 2, 2024. Parties traded 190 contract(s) at a $150.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 28 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $95.3K, with a price of $500.0 per contract. There were 2088 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2869 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For CLSK (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CLSK#NASDAQ">CLSK</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 51 day(s) on September 20, 2024. This event was a transfer of 1000 contract(s) at a $37.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $36.0K, with a price of $36.0 per contract. There were 6308 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2032 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For MU (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MU#NASDAQ">MU</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 2 day(s) on August 2, 2024. This event was a transfer of 50 contract(s) at a $105.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 3 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $27.1K, with a price of $545.0 per contract. There were 2325 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 940 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For QCOM (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QCOM#NASDAQ">QCOM</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 2 day(s) on August 2, 2024. This event was a transfer of 45 contract(s) at a $175.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $30.3K, with a price of $675.0 per contract. There were 1353 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 916 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding RIOT (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RIOT#NASDAQ">RIOT</a>), we observe a put option trade with neutral sentiment. It expires in 142 day(s) on December 20, 2024. Parties traded 46 contract(s) at a $16.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $29.9K, with a price of $650.0 per contract. There were 165 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 501 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For TXN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TXN#NASDAQ">TXN</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 51 day(s) on September 20, 2024. This event was a transfer of 85 contract(s) at a $210.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 6 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $38.6K, with a price of $455.0 per contract. There were 16453 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 394 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For TSM (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSM#NYSE">TSM</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 16 day(s) on August 16, 2024. This event was a transfer of 80 contract(s) at a $155.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 4 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $92.0K, with a price of $1150.0 per contract. There were 8499 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 375 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more about unusual options activity</a>. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bearish stance on KeyCorp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KEY#NYSE">KEY</a>).
And retail traders should know.
We noticed this today when the positions 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 KEY, it often means somebody knows something is about to happen.
Today, Benzinga's options scanner spotted 10 options trades for KeyCorp.
This isn't normal.
The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 30% bullish and 60%, bearish.
Out of all of the options we uncovered, there was 1 put, for a total amount of $226,000, and 9, calls, for a total amount of $353,800.
<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 $8.0 to $16.0 for KeyCorp over the last 3 months. 
<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 KeyCorp's options at certain strike prices. Below, we present a snapshot of the trends in volume and open interest for calls and puts across KeyCorp's significant trades, within a strike price range of $8.0 to $16.0, over the past month.
<h3>KeyCorp Option Volume And Open Interest Over Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1722447090_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Biggest Options Spotted:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>KEY</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$1.17</td>
<td>$1.13</td>
<td>$1.13</td>
<td>$16.00</td>
<td>$226.0K</td>
<td>125</td>
<td>2.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>KEY</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$8.45</td>
<td>$8.35</td>
<td>$8.35</td>
<td>$8.00</td>
<td>$50.1K</td>
<td>1.8K</td>
<td>310</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>KEY</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$5.05</td>
<td>$5.0</td>
<td>$5.0</td>
<td>$12.00</td>
<td>$45.0K</td>
<td>2.1K</td>
<td>570</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>KEY</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$8.45</td>
<td>$8.35</td>
<td>$8.37</td>
<td>$8.00</td>
<td>$41.7K</td>
<td>1.8K</td>
<td>332</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>KEY</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$8.4</td>
<td>$8.3</td>
<td>$8.33</td>
<td>$8.00</td>
<td>$41.6K</td>
<td>1.8K</td>
<td>200</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About KeyCorp</h3>
With assets of over $180 billion, Ohio-based KeyCorp's bank footprint spans 16 states, but it is predominantly concentrated in its two largest markets: Ohio and New York. KeyCorp is primarily focused on serving middle-market commercial clients through a hybrid community/corporate bank model.
<h3>Current Position of KeyCorp</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a trading volume of 4,902,206, the price of KEY is up by 0.62%, reaching $16.35.</li>
<li>Current RSI values indicate that the stock is may be overbought.</li>
<li>Next earnings report is scheduled for 78 days from now.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What The Experts Say On KeyCorp</h3>
In the last month, 4 experts released ratings on this stock with an average target price of $16.5.
<ul>
<li>Reflecting concerns, an analyst from UBS lowers its rating to Neutral with a new price target of $15.</li>
<li>Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Wedbush keeps a Neutral rating on KeyCorp with a target price of $16. </li>
<li>Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from RBC Capital keeps a Outperform rating on KeyCorp with a target price of $17. </li>
<li>An analyst from DA Davidson has decided to maintain their Buy rating on KeyCorp, which currently sits at a price target of $18. </li>
</ul>
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Spotlight on KeyCorp: Analyzing the Surge in Options Activity

Whales with a lot of money to spend have taken a noticeably bullish stance on Walmart.
Looking at options history for Walmart (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WMT#NYSE">WMT</a>) we detected 10 trades.
If we consider the specifics of each trade, it is accurate to state that 50% of the investors opened trades with bullish expectations and 20% with bearish.
From the overall spotted trades, 7 are puts, for a total amount of $276,589 and 3, calls, for a total amount of $351,665.
<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 $61.67 to $75.0 for Walmart during the past quarter. 
<h3>Analyzing Volume &amp; Open Interest</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 Walmart'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 Walmart's whale activity within a strike price range from $61.67 to $75.0 in the last 30 days. 
<h3>Walmart Call and Put Volume: 30-Day Overview</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1722447085_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Significant Options Trades Detected:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>WMT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$9.3</td>
<td>$9.25</td>
<td>$9.25</td>
<td>$61.67</td>
<td>$193.3K</td>
<td>3.3K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">209</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>WMT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$7.7</td>
<td>$7.6</td>
<td>$7.7</td>
<td>$63.33</td>
<td>$125.5K</td>
<td>7.4K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">164</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>WMT</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>10/18/24</td>
<td>$6.95</td>
<td>$6.9</td>
<td>$6.9</td>
<td>$75.00</td>
<td>$53.1K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">231</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>WMT</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>10/18/24</td>
<td>$6.95</td>
<td>$6.85</td>
<td>$6.88</td>
<td>$75.00</td>
<td>$52.9K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">462</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>WMT</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>10/18/24</td>
<td>$6.95</td>
<td>$6.85</td>
<td>$6.87</td>
<td>$75.00</td>
<td>$52.8K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">154</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Walmart</h3>
Walmart serves as the preeminent retailer in the United States, with its strategy predicated on superior operating efficiency and offering the lowest priced goods to consumers to drive robust store traffic and product turnover. Walmart augmented its low-price business strategy by offering a convenient one-stop shopping destination with the opening of its first supercenter in 1988.Today, Walmart operates over 4,600 stores in the United States (5,200 including Sam's Club) and over 10,000 stores globally. Walmart generated over $440 billion in domestic namesake sales in fiscal 2024, with Sam's Club contributing another $86 billion to the firm's top line. Internationally, Walmart generated $115 billion in sales. The retailer serves around 240 million customers globally each week.
Following our analysis of the options activities associated with Walmart, we pivot to a closer look at the company's own performance.
<h3>Walmart's Current Market Status</h3>
<ul>
<li>Trading volume stands at 7,290,084, with WMT's price down by -0.33%, positioned at $68.97.</li>
<li>RSI indicators show the stock to be may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Earnings announcement expected in 15 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Expert Opinions on Walmart</h3>
In the last month, 5 experts released ratings on this stock with an average target price of $80.0.
<ul>
<li>Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Tigress Financial keeps a Buy rating on Walmart with a target price of $86. </li>
<li>In a cautious move, an analyst from Piper Sandler downgraded its rating to Overweight, setting a price target of $81. </li>
<li>Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Stifel continues to hold a Hold rating for Walmart, targeting a price of $71. </li>
<li>An analyst from Keybanc persists with their Overweight rating on Walmart, maintaining a target price of $82. </li>
<li>An analyst from BMO Capital has decided to maintain their Outperform rating on Walmart, which currently sits at a price target of $80. </li>
</ul>
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A Closer Look at Walmart's Options Market Dynamics

Whales with a lot of money to spend have taken a noticeably bearish stance on Vale.
Looking at options history for Vale (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VALE#NYSE">VALE</a>) we detected 8 trades.
If we consider the specifics of each trade, it is accurate to state that 25% of the investors opened trades with bullish expectations and 75% with bearish.
From the overall spotted trades, 6 are puts, for a total amount of $1,063,078 and 2, calls, for a total amount of $91,600.
<h3>Expected Price Movements</h3>
After evaluating the trading volumes and Open Interest, it's evident that the major market movers are focusing on a price band between $8.0 and $14.0 for Vale, spanning the last three months.
<h3>Insights into Volume &amp; Open Interest</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 Vale'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 Vale's whale activity within a strike price range from $8.0 to $14.0 in the last 30 days. 
<h3>Vale Call and Put Volume: 30-Day Overview</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1722447080_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>VALE</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/18/26</td>
<td>$2.75</td>
<td>$2.7</td>
<td>$2.75</td>
<td>$12.00</td>
<td>$302.5K</td>
<td>23.5K</td>
<td>0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>VALE</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>08/16/24</td>
<td>$3.55</td>
<td>$3.5</td>
<td>$3.55</td>
<td>$14.00</td>
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<td>12/18/26</td>
<td>$2.96</td>
<td>$2.6</td>
<td>$2.68</td>
<td>$12.00</td>
<td>$211.9K</td>
<td>23.5K</td>
<td>2.6K</td>
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<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/18/26</td>
<td>$2.65</td>
<td>$2.64</td>
<td>$2.65</td>
<td>$12.00</td>
<td>$102.0K</td>
<td>23.5K</td>
<td>3.0K</td>
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<td>VALE</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/18/26</td>
<td>$2.75</td>
<td>$2.74</td>
<td>$2.75</td>
<td>$12.00</td>
<td>$101.7K</td>
<td>23.5K</td>
<td>1.4K</td>
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<h3>About Vale</h3>
Vale SA is a large global miner and the world's largest producer of iron ore and pellets. In recent years the company has sold noncore assets such as its fertilizer, coal, and steel operations to concentrate on iron ore, nickel, and copper. Earnings are dominated by the bulk materials division, primarily iron ore and iron ore pellets. The base metals division is much smaller, consisting of nickel mines and smelters along with copper mines producing copper in concentrate. Vale has agreed to sell a minority 13% stake in energy transition metals, its base metals business, which is expected to become effective in 2024, and which is likely the first step in separating base metals and iron ore.
Having examined the options trading patterns of Vale, our attention now turns directly to the company. This shift allows us to delve into its present market position and performance
<h3>Present Market Standing of Vale</h3>
<ul>
<li>Trading volume stands at 16,560,460, with VALE's price up by 1.32%, positioned at $10.83.</li>
<li>RSI indicators show the stock to be may be approaching oversold.</li>
<li>Earnings announcement expected in 85 days.</li>
</ul>
Trading options involves greater risks but also offers the potential for higher profits. Savvy traders mitigate these risks through ongoing education, strategic trade adjustments, utilizing various indicators, and staying attuned to market dynamics. Keep up with the latest options trades for Vale with <a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/register174">Benzinga Pro</a> for real-time alerts.

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It looks like Americans may have some good news, as stable inflation signals a possible September rate cut. Here's all you need to know.&nbsp;
This past year and a half has been tough for many Americans, thanks to rising inflation pushing up the cost of living. For months, there have been hopeful rumors that the Federal Reserve would cut interest rates, and now this rumor looks more like a possibility in September. It's been one year since the Federal Reserve&#8217;s latest interest rate hike, which CBS News reported as the highest in 23 years.&nbsp;
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But now the Federal Reserve's latest reading has shown that inflation has remained calm enough that the Federal Reserve is discussing a rate cut during the policy meeting held on July 30-31. Earlier in July, Federal Reserve Chair <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/07/40030097/jerome-powell-faces-trump-dilemma-over-potential-policy-shocks-amid-growing-election-uncertainty-say">Jerome Powell</a> had explained, "We are going to make these decisions meeting by meeting and the evolving data and the balance of risks." This is what is happening over the next few days.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
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During an interview at the Economic Club of Washington, Powell explained, "We didn&#8217;t gain any additional confidence in the first quarter, but the three readings in the second quarter, including the one from last week, do add somewhat to confidence." This means the current inflation is leaning toward the Federal Reserve&#8217;s target of 2%. Back in June, Powell had told U.S. Lawmakers, "More good data would strengthen our confidence that inflation is moving sustainably toward 2%." Yahoo Finance reported that the three-month annualized rate fell to 2.3% from 2.9%, which is a good sign that inflation is indeed making progress and getting closer to the 2% target.&nbsp;
It's not just the Federal Reserve that believes these signals indicate a possible rate cut in September, but also other policymakers and economists. BofA Securities head of U.S. Economics Michael Gapen told Yahoo Finance that inflation during the first quarter "did not break the disinflation trend. Inflation appears to be decelerating, gradually, in the direction that the Fed wants." Wilmington Trust bond portfolio manager Wilmer Stith also believes that the signs indicate a rate cut in September, saying, "This reinforces no move in July and that they will tee up their first rate cut for the September meeting."
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In addition to stable inflation, the Federal Reserve is also looking at the job market and stable prices. The Hill reported that even though the job market is cooling, the U.S. Economy has remained remarkably strong. For example, the gross domestic product grew at an annual rate of 2.8%, which exceeded economists' expectations. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/07/40029079/biden-on-track-to-break-trumps-record-says-peter-schiff-as-us-debt-tops-35-trillion">Joe Biden</a> released a press statement on social media platform X, remarking on this good news. He wrote, "Over the last year, inflation has dropped to 2.5% while our economy grew by 3.1%, we've created 2.6 million new jobs, and wages have risen faster than prices."&nbsp;
When could we expect a potential rate cut in September? Market watchers are betting on seeing a rate cut during the Federal Reserve&#8217;s meeting on Sept. 17-18. As for how much interest rates could be cut in September, economists predict a rate cut of 0.25 of a percentage point. Jacob Channel, chief economist at LendingTree, wrote in an email, "At the moment, a modest cut of 25 basis points in September seems likely. If that goes well, we could even see two additional 25 basis point cuts before 2024 comes to an end."&nbsp;
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The United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit has upheld a previous ruling in favor of BBK Tobacco &amp; Foods LLP, doing business as HBI International, in its ongoing litigation with Central Coast Agriculture, Inc. The Court denied Central Coast Agriculture&#8217;s petition for a rehearing by the full court, maintaining the original decision made by a three-judge panel. This decision marks a pivotal moment in the trademark dispute between the two companies, centering around the use of the &#8220;RAW&#8221; and &#8220;Raw Garden&#8221; trademarks.
The July 26, 2024, ruling solidifies the stance that BBK's RAW rolling papers are not classified as &#8220;drug paraphernalia&#8221; under the Controlled Substances Act, a claim that Central Coast Agriculture had previously challenged. The denial of the rehearing request means that the lower court&#8217;s ruling, which was in favor of BBK, remains intact.
"This outcome reaffirms our commitment to protecting our business interests and upholding the integrity of our operations," said a spokesperson for BBK. "We will continue to focus on providing high-quality products to our customers while defending our rights in the legal arena."
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Background Of RAW Case</h3>
The dispute began when BBK Tobacco &amp; Foods LLP, known for its RAW-branded smoking products, claimed that Central Coast Agriculture&#8217;s use of the &#8220;Raw Garden&#8221; trademark for its cannabis products infringed on BBK&#8217;s trademarks. BBK&#8217;s complaint included allegations of trademark infringement and sought to cancel several of CCA&#8217;s trademark applications on the grounds of lack of bona fide intent to use the mark in commerce.
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In April 2024, the Ninth Circuit had affirmed the district court&#8217;s jurisdiction to consider challenges to trademark applications within the scope of an action involving a registered trademark. The court found that CCA&#8217;s intent-to-use applications for the &#8220;Raw Garden&#8221; trademark lacked bona fide intent, thus validating BBK&#8217;s claims.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">The Legal Journey</h3>
BBK&#8217;s legal journey has seen a series of strategic legal maneuvers. Initially, the district court dismissed BBK&#8217;s false advertising claims but granted summary judgment in favor of BBK on its counterclaims to invalidate CCA&#8217;s trademark applications. The Ninth Circuit's latest ruling not only maintains this stance but also prevents any further reconsideration of these decisions by a larger panel of judges.
The implications of this ruling are significant for BBK, as it safeguards the integrity of its trademark and business practices. The company has consistently argued that its products, including RAW rolling papers, lighters and tobacco grinders, are not &#8220;drug paraphernalia&#8221; and should not be classified as such under federal law.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Industry Impact</h3>
This legal victory for BBK is not just a win for the company but also sets a precedent in the industry regarding the protection and enforcement of trademarks. It highlights the importance of having bona fide intent to use trademarks in commerce, especially in the competitive landscape of the cannabis and smoking accessories market.
The case also underscores the complexities involved in trademark disputes, particularly when they intersect with federal regulations on controlled substances. For BBK, the ruling is a testament to their resilience and commitment to fair business practices.
This content was partially produced with the help of AI tools and was reviewed and published by Benzinga editors.
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Benchmark analyst Todd Brooks reiterates Denny's (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DENN#NASDAQ">DENN</a>) with a Buy and maintains $15 price target.

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Alibaba Group Holding (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BABA#NYSE">BABA</a>) is amplifying its use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) by introducing an application designed to assist merchants on its international wholesale platforms and various third-party marketplaces.
This new tool aims to enhance the buying and selling of goods online, SCMP <a target="_blank" href="https://www.scmp.com/tech/big-tech/article/3272681/alibaba-deploy-ai-powered-sourcing-engine-boost-online-trade-global-merchants" rel="noreferrer noopener">reports</a>.
In September, Alibaba's International Digital Commerce Group (AIDC) will launch an "AI-powered conversational sourcing engine" to simplify global business-to-business e-commerce.
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This AI-driven sourcing tool will be accessible through a dedicated mobile app and Alibaba.com's official website. The tool will streamline matching buyers with suitable products and suppliers using voice input.
"Our AI-powered conversational sourcing engine will supercharge the growth of Alibaba International Digital Commerce Group by transforming the way tens of millions of global small and medium-sized enterprises operate within the $20-trillion B2B e-commerce industry," Zhang Kuo, president of Alibaba.com, told SCMP.
Alibaba and its peers harboring AI ambitions also got a boost today as the <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/07/40061267/asml-shares-surge-over-7-as-team-biden-plans-to-exempt-allies-from-new-rule-on-foreign-chip-equipmen" rel="noreferrer noopener">US government exempted</a> ASML Holding (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ASML#NASDAQ">ASML</a>) from its latest semiconductor technology embargo on China.
The Biden administration exempted shipments from key allies like Japan, the Netherlands, and South Korea.
Investors can gain exposure to Alibaba through Dimensional Emerging Core Equity Market ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DFAE#NYSE">DFAE</a>) and Goldman Sachs Hedge Industry VIP ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GVIP#NYSE">GVIP</a>).
Price Action: BABA shares traded higher by 1.33% at $79.04 at the last check on Wednesday.
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PayPal Holdings Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PYPL#NASDAQ">PYPL</a>) shares were climbing in early trading on Wednesday, despite the company reporting <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/07/40041875/paypal-posts-upbeat-earnings-joins-sprouts-farmers-market-stanley-black-decker-phillips-66-and-other">upbeat second-quarter results</a>.
The results came amid an <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/earnings">exciting earnings season</a>. Here are some key analyst takeaways.
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Goldman Sachs On PayPal Holdings</h1>
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings/analyst/5e53e894ece4e600011fe266/will-nance">Analyst Will Nance</a> maintained a Neutral rating while raising the price target from $68 to $69.
PayPal reported "solid" quarterly results, "with a 7% transaction margin beat vs consensus, even after stripping out more one-off drivers, Nance said in a note. "Additionally, we believe the commentary on the back half of the year was better than expected," he added.
Management expects consistent results in Branded checkout in the back half of the year, "which we believe is a positive read (albeit setting the company up for a slightly higher bar in 2H numbers)," the analyst wrote. 
The company continues to expect "profitable growth in Braintree/Unbrand, which has been a consistent theme since the mgmt change last summer, and is now supported by Unbranded volumes driving incremental net revenue growth this quarter," he further stated.
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">BMO Capital Markets On PayPal Holdings</h1>
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings/analyst/6203b5d2e008470001d757b2/rufus-hone">Analyst Rufus Hone</a> reaffirmed a Market Perform rating while lifting the price target from $65 to $72.
PayPal's transaction margin (TM) dollar growth accelerated to 8% year-on-year in the second quarter, Hone said. He added, however, that this was supported by "several tailwinds."
"We continue to worry that it will prove challenging for PYPL to meaningfully accelerate transaction margin (TM) dollar growth (on a sustainable basis) in the medium term," the analyst wrote. 
While some of the tailwinds could persist in the near term, "we need to see greater evidence that Branded Checkout TM $ growth can accelerate significantly," he further stated.
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Canaccord Genuity On PayPal Holdings</h1>
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings/analyst/5953a0d3988ca80001627cd8/joseph-vafi">Analyst Joseph Vafi</a> reiterated a Buy rating and price target of $80.
"PayPal&#8217;s business and P&amp;L momentum continues to build as the company&#8217;s next chapter unfolds nicely under new CEO Alex Chriss and his team," Vafi wrote in a note. There is increased evidence of accelerating product traction "across the service offerings portfolio," he added.
"In particular, we are encouraged to see Braintree return to providing positive transaction margin, Venmo continuing on its monetization journey, and branded checkout benefiting from a revamped customer experience," the analyst said.
He added that there are plenty of opportunities to "drive more value from the existing offerings portfolio while also being prudent on the cost front."
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<h1 class="wp-block-heading">JPMorgan On PayPal Holdings</h1>
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings/analyst/5e958a71405d5b0001874d0d/tien-tsin-huang">Analyst Tien-tsin Huang</a> reiterated an Overweight rating and price target of $77.
PayPal reported revenues of $7.89 billion, beating consensus of $7.82 billion, Huang said.
"TPV growth of 11% FXN missed our 12% estimate with Branded volume growing 6% FXN while PSP volume decelerated 7ppts to +19% growth," he added.
Transaction margin dollar growth accelerated to 8%, from 4% in the previous quarter, and came in higher than the Street's 1% estimate, the analyst stated. This was "driven by improvement in Braintree contribution, as well as improvement in Branded and Venmo," he further wrote.
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">JMP Securities On PayPal Holdings</h1>
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings/analyst/598858a9803ad30001474c48/andrew-boone">Analyst </a><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings/analyst/598858a9803ad30001474c48/andrew-boone">Andrew Boone</a> maintained a Market Outperform rating and price target of $82.
PayPal reported strong quarterly results and raised its 2024 free cash flow guidance by $1 billion to $6 billion, "as new products and greater pricing focus are driving profitable growth," Boone said.
This greater focus on profitability could lead to slower payment volume and revenue growth in the back half of the year, the transaction margin growth in the second quarter was the "fastest it has been in 10 quarters," he added. 
"PayPal raised 2024 transaction margin guidance as the company transitions from pricing-led growth to product-led growth," the analyst further wrote.
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">KeyBanc Capital Markets On PayPal Holdings</h1>
<a href="https://widgets.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings/analyst/6454c3bfaaeafc00016ab1c3/alex-markgraff">Analyst Alex Markgraff</a> maintained a Sector Weight rating on the stock.
PayPal's second quarter showed "execution against important product initiatives," with positive Braintree margin trends, "which helped lead transaction margin higher, among other contributors like interest income and Branded/Venmo growth," Markgraff wrote in a note.
Branded TPV growth was slightly higher than expected, although a further acceleration in needed to "instill confidence in the road to share gain," the analyst stated. 
"FY24 commentary/guidance implies a step down in TPV/revenue growth in 2H24, but positive revisions to transaction profit/non-GAAP EPS growth," he added.
PYPL Price Action: Shares of PayPal Holdings had risen by 3.52% to $66.26 at the time of publication on Wednesday.
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The <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cannabis/24/07/39892433/dea-rescheduling-of-cannabis-could-create-over-50-000-jobs-industry-group-notes-in-public-commen">rescheduling</a> of cannabis from a Schedule I to a Schedule III substance is on the horizon. Whether it happens before or after the upcoming election doesn&#8217;t not worry Tilray&#8217;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TLRY#NASDAQ">TLRY</a>) CEO Irwin Simon. He says he&#8217;s confident about the future of the company regardless.
&#8220;We did not sit back and wait&#8221;, he said in an <a href="https://finance.yahoo.com/video/us-gain-rescheduling-marijuana-tilray-172952922.html?utm_source=www.cultivated.news&amp;utm_medium=newsletter&amp;utm_campaign=florida-goes-to-the-cannabis-polls">interview</a> with the show Wealth! in Yahoo Finance where he went though the company&#8217;s latest <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cannabis/24/07/40023244/tilray-q4-earnings-revenue-eps-beat-as-cannabis-beverages-wellness-converge-on-a-global-scale-dr">earnings report</a>.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Economic Trends</h3>
&#8220;We now have a strong beer business, a spirits business&#8221;, referring to the beverages strategy that helped the company build a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cannabis/23/10/35031971/tilray-completes-acquisition-of-8-beer-brands-from-bud-light-parent-anheuser-busch">craft beer</a> division that has already <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cannabis/24/07/40023244/tilray-q4-earnings-revenue-eps-beat-as-cannabis-beverages-wellness-converge-on-a-global-scale-dr">landed</a> interesting economic results. Tilray has also recently won a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cannabis/24/06/39208562/tilray-ramps-up-its-cannabis-portfolio-in-canada-wins-international-spirits-competition">spirits</a> competition, which is helping pave the compan&#8217;s way into the promising <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/top-stories/24/07/39666610/from-bars-to-homes-cannabis-beverages-redefine-drinking-culture">cannabis beverages </a>sector.
Irwin also stressed the Hemp business, the medical cannabis in Canada and the growth in that segment with Germany&#8217;s recent partial legalization.
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Tilray CEO On Gen Z And Cannabis</h3>
While Simon remains cautious about the immediate prospects of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cannabis/24/07/39892433/dea-rescheduling-of-cannabis-could-create-over-50-000-jobs-industry-group-notes-in-public-commen">rescheduling</a>, he maintains a pragmatic outlook. &#8220;I&#8217;m not sure, but I guess I&#8217;m not optimistic either,&#8221; he noted regarding the rescheduling timeline. However, he remains confident that change is inevitable. &#8220;Something&#8217;s got to happen.&#8221;
&#8220;Cannabis from a recreational standpoint is legal in 27 states. It&#8217;s legal in 35 states [for] medical cannabis [use]. So for over half the population, cannabis is legal today, but it&#8217;s not legal from a federal standpoint,&#8221; Simon explained. Highlighting the growing acceptance of cannabis, he added, &#8220;Gen Z and millennials are consuming more cannabis each day now than alcohol.&#8221;
Rescheduling cannabis at the federal level would not only align U.S. policy with the growing acceptance of cannabis but also unlock significant economic potencial. The reclassification could lead to better regulation, safer consumption, and a substantial increase in tax revenue, mirroring the Canadian <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/03/37924655/canadian-cannabis-companies-could-see-valuations-soar-by-up-to-300-with-tax-reform-">experience</a>.
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Rural Funds Group Confirms Upcoming Dividend

Rural Funds Group (AU:RFF) has released an update. Rural Funds Group director Michael Carroll has increased his stake in the company, acquiring 3,9...

Rural Funds Group Director Buys More Shares

In a report released today, Jonathan Snape from Bell Potter maintained a Buy rating on Rural Funds Group (RFNDF – Research Report), with a price ta...

Bell Potter Remains a Buy on Rural Funds Group (RFNDF)

Rural Funds Group (AU:RFF) has released an update. Rural Funds Group has announced a new dividend distribution for its fully paid stapled securitie...

Rural Funds Group Declares New Dividend

Rural Funds Group (AU:RFF) has released an update. Massachusetts Financial Services Company has established itself as a substantial shareholder in ...

MFS Acquires 5% Stake in Rural Funds Group

Moelis analyst Edward Day maintained a Buy rating on Rural Funds Group (RFNDF – Research Report) on June 20 and set a price target of A$2.39. The c...

Rural Funds Group (RFNDF) Gets a Buy from Moelis

In a report released today, Tom Bodor from UBS maintained a Hold rating on Rural Funds Group (RFNDF – Research Report), with a price target of A$2....

Rural Funds Group (RFNDF) Receives a Hold from UBS

Rural Funds Group (AU:RFF) has released an update. Rural Funds Group has announced an update to their previous dividend distribution, now including...

Rural Funds Group Updates Dividend Details

Rural Funds Group (AU:RFF) has released an update. Rural Funds Group (RFF), an agricultural REIT, has released its estimated distribution component...

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