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Under normal market conditions, the Fund will invest substantially all of its assets in FLexible EXchange Options (FLEX Options) that reference the price performance of the iShares Russell 2000 ETF (the Underlying ETF). FLEX Options are customized equity or index option contracts that trade on an exchange, but provide investors with the ability to customize key contract terms like exercise prices, styles and expiration dates. The Underlying ETF is an exchange-traded fund that seeks to track the investment results of the Russell 2000 Index (the Underlying Index). BlackRock Fund Advisors (BFA) serves as the Underlying ETFs sponsor.

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First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII FT Vest U.S. Small Cap Moderate Buffer ETF - February

Morgan Stanley (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MS#NYSE">MS</a>) reported second-quarter earnings per share (EPS) of $1.82 on Tuesday. That&#8217;s up from $1.24 a year ago and beating <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/07/39793333/morgan-stanley-q2-earnings-higher-profits-as-investment-banking-activity-rebounds-on-track-to-reach" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">the consensus of $1.65</a>.
The U.S. bank reported second-quarter sales of $15.02 billion, up 11.6% year over year, beating the consensus of $14.30 billion. Sales were balanced across&nbsp;Wealth Management and Institutional Securities.
Goldman Sachs writes the revenue beat was entirely in capital markets (14.5% better than the Street). Wealth (ex DCP) and investment management revenue were weaker, the firm noted.
The analyst notes that Capital markets drove the revenue beat, but this may be partially offset by misses in wealth revenue (excluding DCP), wealth net interest income, and wealth net new assets compared to expectations. Additionally, the 3% quarter-over-quarter wealth net interest income decline raises concerns about future performance.
Goldman Sachs writes investment banking came in 21% above the Street estimates.
Goldman Sachs keeps the Buy rating, <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/MS/analyst-ratings" rel="noreferrer noopener">with a price target of $112</a>.
JP Morgan notes robust overall investment banking performance, with equity investments at the upper end of the peer range, showing a year-over-year (YoY) increase of 7% to 21% and an average of 15%.
Fixed Income, Currencies, and Commodities (FICC) also show strength, with a 16% YoY increase compared to the US peers&#8217; average of 4% and a range of -3% to 17%.
However, wealth management net interest income decreased by 3% quarter-over-quarter (QoQ), falling short of the guidance for flat growth. The pre-tax margin of 27% aligns with JP Morgan&#8217;s estimates, limiting significant upgrade potential.
&#8220;Overall, management is showing strong cost discipline with headcount declining -1% quarter-over-quarter,&#8221; JPMorgan&#8217;s analyst notes. 
JPMorgan analyst maintains a Neutral rating for Morgan Stanley.
Price Action: Morgan Stanley shares are up 1.01% at $106.33 at last check Tuesday.
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Morgan Stanley Capital Markets Segment Shines, Wealth Metrics Lag: Analysts Praise 'Strong Cost Discipline'

Wells Fargo analyst Roger Read maintains Delek US Hldgs (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DK#NYSE">DK</a>) with a Underweight and lowers the price target from $25 to $20.

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Wells Fargo Maintains Underweight on Delek US Hldgs, Lowers Price Target to $20

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Sunrun shares are trading higher after JP Morgan maintained an Overweight rating on the stock and raised its price target from $14 to $19.

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Fed's Kugler Says Inflation Expectations Especially In The Long Run Have Stayed Pretty Constant, Seem Anchored; Anchored Expectations Are A Good Sign The Public Accepts Fed's Commitment To Defend 2% Target

Multiple analysts have weighed in on Amazon.com Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) stock this week as the e-commerce giant&#8217;s annual Prime Day event gets rolling. The consensus view is that Amazon is positioned for further upside <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/07/39799324/q2-earnings-preview-why-amazon-uber-google-are-jpmorgans-top-picks">heading into earnings</a>.
AWS Growth: Wolfe Research analyst Shweta Khajuria initiated coverage on Amazon Tuesday with an <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings">Outperform rating</a> and $250 price target. 
Khajuria&#8217;s bull case for Amazon is centered around Amazon Web Services (AWS) growth acceleration, margin expansion and retail share gains. 
&#8220;In terms of near-to-mid-term fundamentals, we like the 2024 setup for Amazon,&#8221; the analyst said in a new note. 
&#8220;We expect accelerating Y/Y growth at AWS this year, ongoing Retail margin expansion, share gains in eCommerce driven by faster delivery speeds and mix-shift to everyday essentials, and new growth catalysts in the form of Prime Video, Grocery, and Amazon Logistics—to name a few.&#8221;
The Wolfe Research analyst said <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/aws">AWS</a> growth is poised to trend higher driven by rising consumption, generative AI product adoption and secular tailwinds. Khajuria also highlighted meaningful margin expansion potential driven by AWS growth, extended server life and operating efficiency.
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Prime Day Is Here: On the retail side of the business, the analyst expects Amazon to benefit as consumers consolidate spending toward the largest retailers and the company continues to take share by offering faster delivery times. 
Amazon&#8217;s 2024 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/prime-day" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Prime Day</a> is taking place on Tuesday and Wednesday. Prime members have access to millions of exclusive deals spanning more than 35 categories including electronics, kitchen, beauty and apparel. 
In a note to clients on Tuesday, Benchmark analyst Daniel Kurnos predicted this year&#8217;s Prime Day event will be Amazon&#8217;s biggest ever. Amazon said Prime members bought more than 375 million items worldwide during the two-day event last year.
Still, Kurnos warned that some outlets are expecting Amazon&#8217;s <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/ecommerce">e-commerce</a> share during Prime Day to shrink as more and more competitors run deals to try to keep up with Amazon during this period. The Prime Day numbers will help boost Amazon&#8217;s third-quarter results, but second-quarter earnings are only about two weeks away.
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Amazon Earnings On Deck: The Benchmark analyst reiterated Amazon with a Buy rating and maintained a price target of $200 ahead of earnings.
As Amazon shares have climbed higher this year, consensus estimates have gone up too, Kurnos said. 
&#8220;We suspect that the underlying initiatives and excitement around things like AI and better cost controls are still likely to carry the day but think it is fair to wonder if there is less margin for error in the back half of the year,&#8221; the analyst said.
Finally, Goldman Sachs analyst Eric Sheridan released a new note on Amazon this week previewing second-quarter earnings. The analyst raised his operating income estimate citing margin optimism, which now puts the estimate about 8% above consensus, he said. 
Sheridan expects three main investor debates to be settled when Amazon <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/calendars/earnings">reports earnings</a>, including the overall health of the consumer, the ability for the company to continue to drive margin upside and the trajectory of AWS revenue growth. The Goldman analyst believes these are key to driving incremental share price performance. 
&#8220;We continue to expect reacceleration through 2024 as prior headwinds around optimization and workload migration turn into tailwinds and AI workloads are a rising tailwind,&#8221; Sheridan said. 
Goldman reiterated its <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings">Buy rating</a> on Amazon and raised its price target from $225 to $250. 
AMZN Price Action: Amazon shares were up 0.12% at $192.94 at the time of publication Tuesday, according to <a href="http://pro.benzinga.com">Benzinga Pro</a>.
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Amazon Analysts Predict Upside For Stock Into Q2 Earnings: 'Prior Headwinds ... Turn Into Tailwinds'

Crypto trader and analyst CrediBULL Crypto discussed the possible scenario for Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) and Ethereum (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/eth/usd">ETH</a>) <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/bitcoin-price-prediction">near-term trends</a>.
What Happened: He reaffirmed that the ideal buying zone for Ethereum is between $2200 and $2700, just below a pair of equal lows and into high timeframe demand.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">If 58k is tagged and our lower timeframe impulse idea is invalidated, the scenario below is in play which was covered in my Youtube vid from July 11th. In that vid I mentioned how the ideal buy zone for ETH was between 2200-2700, right below a pair of equal lows and into HTF… <a href="https://t.co/O5PQyrKM7S">https://t.co/O5PQyrKM7S</a> <a href="https://t.co/umyqlAoCaP">pic.twitter.com/umyqlAoCaP</a>
&mdash; CrediBULL Crypto (@CredibleCrypto) <a href="https://twitter.com/CredibleCrypto/status/1813121422627152039?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 16, 2024</a></blockquote>
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The trader mentioned the possibility of Bitcoin front-running its equivalent zone, finding support at weekly demand above $50,000. However, he noted that the recent move to local highs could be another liquidity grab.
CrediBULL further <a href="https://x.com/CredibleCrypto/status/1813121422627152039">stated</a> that he could see an argument for both scenarios currently &#8211; the low timeframe impulse off $58,000 could be the bottom or that it was just a deviation to gather some momentum to take out the lows. He favors the latter due to the equal lows on Ethereum, which look ripe for the taking, and a lack of impulsive price action on Ethereum.
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Why It Matters: Bitcoin and Ethereum prices are trading around 2% higher in the past 24 hours, taking their past seven-day gains to 12-13% each. The crypto analysts' observations are significant, as they provide potential investors with a perspective on the market trends of two major cryptocurrencies.
Crypto trader Kevin <a href="https://x.com/Kev_Capital_TA/status/1813254979680878772">stated</a> that the $60,000-$63,000-$65,000 levels are not bullish but a break above the $73,000 and going into real price discovery will make the Bitcoin case bullish. He concluded that until it reaches those levels, it is all just accumulation or distribution below the current bull market high. He advises traders to be cautious and fearful.
Crypto trader McKenna sees $5,100 as Ethereum&#8217;s target.
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&mdash; McKenna (@Crypto_McKenna) <a href="https://twitter.com/Crypto_McKenna/status/1812985656542700007?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 15, 2024</a></blockquote>
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What&#8217;s Next: The influence of&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/is-bitcoin-a-good-investment" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Bitcoin as an institutional asset class</a>&nbsp;is expected to be thoroughly explored at Benzinga&#8217;s upcoming&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/events/digital-assets/agenda/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Future of Digital Assets</a>&nbsp;event on Nov. 19.
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Fed's Kugler Says Fed Does Not Want Cooling Of Labor Market To Come Through Layoffs; Fed Paying Very Close Attention To Issue Of How To Account For Immigration In Employment Reports

BlackRock (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BLK#NYSE">BLK</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 20 years by 5.32% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 13.89%. Currently, BlackRock has a market capitalization of $124.90 billion. 
Buying $1000 In BLK: If an investor had bought $1000 of BLK stock 20 years ago, it would be worth $13,582.59 today based on a price of $842.80 for BLK at the time of writing.
<h3>BlackRock's Performance Over Last 20 Years</h3>
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Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
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Here's How Much $1000 Invested In BlackRock 20 Years Ago Would Be Worth Today

Senior Bloomberg ETF analyst Eric Balchunas highlighted on Tuesday that Bitcoin ETFs are <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/03/37680310/exclusive-which-bitcoin-etf-is-preferred-by-benzinga-users-28-say-theyve-already-bought-bi">experiencing substantial inflows</a>. 
What Happened: Bitcoin ETFs added more than $300 million yesterday and $1 billion for the week. 
The year-to-date net total has surpassed $16 billion, exceeding initial estimates of $12-15 billion for the first 12 months, Balchunas noted.
&#8220;The Bitcoin ETFs are in &#8216;two steps forward&#8217; mode after one step back in June,&#8221; he said on social media. See below.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">the Bitcoin ETFs are in &quot;two steps forward&quot; mode after one step back in June with another +$300m yesterday and $1b for week. YTD net total (the most imp number in all this) has crossed +$16b for first time. Our est for first 12mo was $12-15b so already cleared that w 6mo to go. <a href="https://t.co/0V7wE9D5OU">pic.twitter.com/0V7wE9D5OU</a>
&mdash; Eric Balchunas (@EricBalchunas) <a href="https://twitter.com/EricBalchunas/status/1813187237762244840?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 16, 2024</a></blockquote>
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Per <a href="https://sosovalue.xyz/assets/etf">data</a> from SoSoValue, U.S.-based spot Bitcoin ETFs added another $300 million on Monday. This marks the seventh consecutive day of net inflows.
Most of the inflows were directed towards BlackRock&#8216;s iShares Bitcoin Trust (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IBIT#NASDAQ">IBIT</a>), which took in $117.2 million.
Fidelity&#8216;s Wise Origin Bitcoin Fund (BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FBTC#BATS">FBTC</a>) is nearing the $10 billion assets under management threshold.
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Why It Matters: Balchunas&#8217; tweet comes after a period of fluctuating inflows and outflows in the Bitcoin ETF market. 
Recent spot Bitcoin ETFs have been &#8220;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/07/39688975/what-dip-bitcoin-etfs-shake-off-dumb-money-label-with-300m-inflows">buying the dip</a>&#8221; despite significant selling pressure from sources like the defunct crypto exchange Mt. Gox. 
Funds movement by a wallet associated with the defunct exchange only briefly <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/07/39793334/bitcoin-falls-below-63k-recovers-swiftly-to-64k-what-is-going-on">impacted</a> the price of Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) in Tuesday trading.
Despite criticism from figures like Peter Schiff, who suggested that &#8220;smart money&#8221; is selling Bitcoin while &#8220;dumb money&#8221; is buying through ETFs, the recent inflows suggest a robust market sentiment. 
Schiff&#8217;s expressed concerns over ETF investors bearing potential losses, but inflow data shows ETF investors to be favoring the buy side <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/07/39658172/peter-schiff-says-smart-money-is-selling-and-dumb-money-is-buying-it-through-etfs-they-set">at lower prices</a>.
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Fed's Kugler Says Disinflation Is Back On Track; On Services Ex Housing There Has Been Progress With Wage Moderation, And Also Progress On Housing As Well; Cautiously Optimistic That Inflation Is Returning To 2%; Many Labor Market Measures Show Substantial Rebalancing Of Supply And Demand; Fed Does Not Want The Labor Market To Cool Too Much

Danaher's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DHR#NYSE">DHR</a>) short percent of float has risen 11.11% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 8.61 million shares sold short, which is 1.3% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 2.24 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock/">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
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<h3>Danaher Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
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As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Danaher has grown since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to fall in the near-term but traders should be aware that more shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Danaher's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Danaher's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 5.93%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze/">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.

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Annaly Capital Management's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NLY#NYSE">NLY</a>) short percent of float has risen 9.72% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 10.50 million shares sold short, which is 2.37% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 2.2 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock/">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/short-interest">List of the most shorted stocks</a>
<h3>Annaly Capital Management Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
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As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Annaly Capital Management has grown since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to fall in the near-term but traders should be aware that more shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Annaly Capital Management's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Annaly Capital Management's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 7.86%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze/">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.

Peering Into Annaly Capital Management's Recent Short Interest

Grand Canyon Education's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LOPE#NYSE">LOPE</a>) short percent of float has fallen 10.11% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 370 thousand shares sold short, which is 1.6% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 1.55 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock/">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/short-interest">List of the most shorted stocks</a>
<h3>Grand Canyon Education Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
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As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Grand Canyon Education has declined since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to rise in the near-term but traders should be aware that less shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Grand Canyon Education's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Grand Canyon Education's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 6.04%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze/">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
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"Spirituality is an integrating process that recognizes the dangers of taking life for granted," says Firstman, a founding member of Life Is A Ceremony retreats. His life&#8217;s mission revolves around the transformative power of visionary plants and the deep wisdom of the Rastafari Indigenous Village (RIV) in Jamaica.
Firstman has spent his life advocating for the cultural industry&#8217;s sustainable development, promoting cultural events, community development projects, traditional knowledge and indigenous expression. His efforts have shaped communities and driven significant strides in cannabis activism and the integration of visionary plants into spiritual practices.
Nestled along the Montego Valley River, RIV is more than just a retreat center. It's a living embodiment of Rastafari philosophy, where individuals reconnect with nature, themselves and each other. As a father, drummer, chanter, singer, songwriter and orator, Firstman is the heartbeat of this community, embodying Rastafari spirit in every aspect of his life.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">The Roots Of RIV And Life Is A Ceremony</h3>
The story of the Rastafari Indigenous Village (RIV) is deeply intertwined with visionary plants. "RIV's story of origin with visionary plants is the continuing journey of our ancestors who embraced Ganja as a plant teacher with a God consciousness," Firstman recounts. This reverence for Ganja, and later other plants like Ayahuasca and psilocybin mushrooms, has transformed RIV into a sanctuary for spiritual and personal development.
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About a decade ago, other visionary plants began reaching Jamaica, brought by shamans and practitioners from the Amazon. "Approximately a decade ago, other plants such as Ayahuasca, Fungi, San Pedro, and Peyote started to expand beyond their natural habitat to the shores of Jamaica," Firstman explains. This cultural exchange enriched the Rastafari community's spiritual practices, blending African drumming and chanting with Amazonian plant medicine rituals for a transformative experience.
Life Is A Ceremony retreats facilitate personal growth and community building. They integrate traditional Rastafari practices with nature's healing powers and visionary plants. "Ceremonies highlight the awareness of how we are disconnected from the vibration of the planet and ourselves," says Firstman. These retreats help bridge that gap, reconnecting participants with themselves and the Earth.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Embracing The Wisdom Of Visionary Plants</h3>
Firstman's journey with visionary plants began when the Rastafari Indigenous Village was introduced to these sacred plants by MesoAmerican and South American medicine people. "In 2016, Firstman and the Rastafari Indigenous Village were introduced to ayahuasca, psilocybin mushrooms, and other sacred plants," he recalls. This marked a significant turning point, leading to a unique Rastadelic expression of psychedelic culture and spirituality.
Initially, the integration of these plants into the Rastafari spiritual practice was exclusive to the community. But in 2021, RIV opened this ceremonial experience to guests, inviting them to explore the transformative power of these sacred plants.
Respect is crucial in engaging with these plants and communities, Firstman says. "Respect is the foundation of a harmonious relationship," he says. Understanding and honoring Rastafari traditions ensures that the plants are approached with the consciousness of their deeper connection to the Earth and its inhabitants.
Firstman's personal journey with these plants profoundly impacted his worldview. "My journey with the master plants has opened my eyes to the dangers of consumerism and the misguided thought process that makes human beings feel as if they could pay for spirituality," he reflects. This realization fuels his advocacy for viewing humans as integral parts of the Earth, not its rulers.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Visionary Plants And Community</h3>
Community is central to RIV's mission. "RIV is based on community development and social activism," Firstman notes. Every participant is seen as a potential member of the plant community, not just a customer. RIV offers a local-based experience focused on the African community while welcoming all respectful of their traditions.
Unlike many retreats curated by overseas companies, RIV provides an authentic, locally-based experience. "RIV offers a local-based experience with a unique focus on the African community, but welcomes all of humanity who can be respectful of our traditions and expressions," says Firstman. This authenticity fosters a deeper, meaningful engagement with the visionary plants and the Rastafari way of life.
The Life Is A Ceremony philosophy highlights that every interaction, whether eating or speaking, is sacred. "Life is a ceremony, which means in every interaction, be it how we eat or speak, all our attitudes and behavior in life are sacred," Firstman explains. This sacred approach helps participants integrate lessons from the visionary plants into their daily lives, fostering a sense of purpose and connection.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Bridging Worlds: RIV&#8217;s Global Influence</h3>
RIV and Life Is A Ceremony retreats have a global impact. Firstman's work attracts participants worldwide, eager to engage with the profound teachings of visionary plants and the Rastafari way of life. "It is only sensible and respectful for humanity to honor those who have walked a path before us," he says. This respect and honor are central to RIV's ethos, encouraging participants to approach the plants with consciousness reflecting their true purpose.
RIV retreats offer deep, immersive experiences that go beyond typical formats. "Respect is the foundation of a harmonious relationship," Firstman reiterates. Participants fully engage with the community, learning about traditions, practices, and philosophies underpinning the Rastafari way of life. This engagement fosters a deeper understanding and appreciation of the visionary plants and their role in human spirituality and healing.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">The Essence Of Life Is A Ceremony</h3>
Life Is A Ceremony retreats embody the holistic philosophy of RIV. They provide a comprehensive framework for personal and spiritual growth. "Life is a ceremony, which means in every interaction, be it how we eat or speak, all our attitudes and behavior in life are sacred," Firstman states. This sacred approach guides participants in integrating retreat experiences into their daily lives.
Retreat activities connect participants with nature and Rastafari traditions. From learning to cook Rastafari food to experiencing ancient self-healing practices, participants immerse in a world where every action is meaningful. "Ceremonies highlight the awareness of how we are disconnected from the vibration of the planet and ourselves," says Firstman. These activities help reconnect with the Earth and inner selves, fostering a sense of wholeness and harmony.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Visionary Plants And The Future</h3>
Firstman envisions a future of continued growth and deeper connection for RIV and Life Is A Ceremony retreats. The integration of visionary plants has created a unique cultural expression that continues to evolve. "Our journey with the master plants has opened my eyes to the dangers of consumerism and the misguided thought process that makes human beings feel as if they could pay for spirituality," he says. This awareness ensures the retreats remain true to their purpose of fostering genuine spiritual growth and healing.
The future is promising for RIV as it expands its offerings and attracts participants globally. Firstman's leadership and the community's dedication to Rastafari principles ensure the retreats continue to provide spaces for profound personal and spiritual transformation. The lessons learned at RIV are carried forward by participants, who become ambassadors of the Rastafari philosophy and visionary plant wisdom.
Firstman's dedication to RIV and Life Is A Ceremony retreats exemplifies the transformative power of visionary plants and Rastafari wisdom. Through his leadership, RIV has become a sanctuary for those seeking to reconnect with the Earth, themselves, and each other. The retreats offer unique, powerful experiences beyond traditional spiritual practices, providing a holistic approach to personal and communal growth.
As RIV's story continues to unfold, it serves as a testament to traditional wisdom's enduring power and the potential for modern practices to harmonize with ancient teachings. The vision of Firstman and the dedication of the RIV community ensure that Life Is A Ceremony retreats will inspire and transform, guiding participants on a journey of healing, growth, and deep spiritual connection.

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DoorDash Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DASH#NASDAQ">DASH</a>) shares are on the rise Tuesday following positive coverage from Wolfe Research. The firm initiated coverage with an Outperform rating and price target of $130, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/DASH/analyst-ratings">suggesting potential upside of about 24%.</a>
What To Know: Wolfe Research analyst Shweta Khajuria highlighted DoorDash&#8217;s strong position as a leading delivery platform with over 60% market share in the U.S. food delivery sector in a new note on Tuesday.
The order delivery company is expected to benefit from secular tailwinds in the underpenetrated market, driving sustainable growth through increased DashPass adoption, new verticals like grocery and retail and international expansion, according to Khajuria.
The Wolfe Research analyst sees potential for margin expansion and a clear path to GAAP profitability driving upside in the name. Khajuria expects DoorDash to achieve significant improvements in unit economics, advertising revenue growth and operational efficiency, which should contribute to meaningful free cash flow generation.
&#8220;Our OP rating is based on our view that DASH&#8217;s fundamental outlook for this year and next remains healthy as the company&#8217;s core US restaurant business continues to see healthy demand trends,&#8221; the Wolfe Research analyst said.
Despite the analyst&#8217;s positive outlook, risks include competitive pressures, regulatory challenges and potential macroeconomic headwinds that could affect consumer discretionary spending. 
DASH Price Action: DoorDash shares were up 2.64% at $108.44 at the time of publication, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard?new_user=False&amp;backend=google-oauth2">Benzinga Pro.</a>
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Whales with a lot of money to spend have taken a noticeably bullish stance on Salesforce.
Looking at options history for Salesforce (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRM#NYSE">CRM</a>) we detected 36 trades.
If we consider the specifics of each trade, it is accurate to state that 66% of the investors opened trades with bullish expectations and 30% with bearish.
From the overall spotted trades, 27 are puts, for a total amount of $1,603,732 and 9, calls, for a total amount of $384,139.
<h3>Projected Price Targets</h3>
After evaluating the trading volumes and Open Interest, it's evident that the major market movers are focusing on a price band between $165.0 and $380.0 for Salesforce, spanning the last three months.
<h3>Analyzing Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
In today's trading context, the average open interest for options of Salesforce stands at 1404.95, with a total volume reaching 1,841.00. The accompanying chart delineates the progression of both call and put option volume and open interest for high-value trades in Salesforce, situated within the strike price corridor from $165.0 to $380.0, throughout the last 30 days.
<h3>Salesforce 30-Day Option Volume &amp; Interest Snapshot</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1721157405_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Noteworthy Options Activity:</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 style="text-align: right;">Volume</th>
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<td>CRM</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$9.35</td>
<td>$9.05</td>
<td>$9.35</td>
<td>$230.00</td>
<td>$280.5K</td>
<td>1.4K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CRM</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$19.45</td>
<td>$19.4</td>
<td>$19.4</td>
<td>$220.00</td>
<td>$176.5K</td>
<td>518</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">35</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CRM</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$28.1</td>
<td>$26.8</td>
<td>$26.8</td>
<td>$240.00</td>
<td>$109.8K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">9</td>
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<td>CRM</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$10.35</td>
<td>$10.2</td>
<td>$10.25</td>
<td>$230.00</td>
<td>$102.5K</td>
<td>1.9K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">83</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CRM</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$10.25</td>
<td>$10.1</td>
<td>$10.1</td>
<td>$230.00</td>
<td>$80.8K</td>
<td>1.9K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">3</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Salesforce</h3>
Salesforce provides enterprise cloud computing solutions. The company offers customer relationship management technology that brings companies and customers together. Its Customer 360 platform helps the group to deliver a single source of truth, connecting customer data across systems, apps, and devices to help companies sell, service, market, and conduct commerce. It also offers Service Cloud for customer support, Marketing Cloud for digital marketing campaigns, Commerce Cloud as an e-commerce engine, the Salesforce Platform, which allows enterprises to build applications, and other solutions, such as MuleSoft for data integration.
Following our analysis of the options activities associated with Salesforce, we pivot to a closer look at the company's own performance.
<h3>Current Position of Salesforce</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a volume of 2,603,205, the price of CRM is up 1.12% at $255.68. </li>
<li>RSI indicators hint that the underlying stock is currently neutral between overbought and oversold.</li>
<li>Next earnings are expected to be released in 43 days.</li>
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<h3>What Analysts Are Saying About Salesforce</h3>
Over the past month, 1 industry analysts have shared their insights on this stock, proposing an average target price of $250.0.
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<li>Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Piper Sandler continues to hold a Neutral rating for Salesforce, targeting a price of $250. </li>
</ul>
Options trading presents higher risks and potential rewards. Astute traders manage these risks by continually educating themselves, adapting their strategies, monitoring multiple indicators, and keeping a close eye on market movements. Stay informed about the latest Salesforce options trades with real-time alerts from <a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/register174">Benzinga Pro</a>.

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Financial giants have made a conspicuous bullish move on ASML Holding. Our analysis of options history for ASML Holding (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ASML#NASDAQ">ASML</a>) revealed 79 unusual trades.
Delving into the details, we found 46% of traders were bullish, while 43% showed bearish tendencies. Out of all the trades we spotted, 30 were puts, with a value of $1,942,560, and 49 were calls, valued at $3,145,460.
<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 $820.0 to $1460.0 for ASML Holding over the last 3 months. 
<h3>Insights into Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
Looking at the volume and open interest is a powerful move while trading options. This data can help you track the liquidity and interest for ASML Holding's options for a given strike price. Below, we can observe the evolution of the volume and open interest of calls and puts, respectively, for all of ASML Holding's whale trades within a strike price range from $820.0 to $1460.0 in the last 30 days. 
<h3>ASML Holding 30-Day Option Volume &amp; Interest Snapshot</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1721157400_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 style="text-align: right;">Open Interest</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Volume</th>
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<td>ASML</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$75.4</td>
<td>$73.9</td>
<td>$75.4</td>
<td>$1020.00</td>
<td>$331.7K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">79</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
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<td>ASML</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$74.3</td>
<td>$70.0</td>
<td>$70.0</td>
<td>$1360.00</td>
<td>$315.0K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">15</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
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<td>ASML</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>07/19/24</td>
<td>$9.7</td>
<td>$9.2</td>
<td>$9.5</td>
<td>$1000.00</td>
<td>$190.0K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">876</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">218</td>
</tr>
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<td>ASML</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>10/18/24</td>
<td>$132.9</td>
<td>$131.5</td>
<td>$131.5</td>
<td>$990.00</td>
<td>$157.8K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">15</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
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<td>ASML</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>07/19/24</td>
<td>$9.4</td>
<td>$8.9</td>
<td>$9.4</td>
<td>$1000.00</td>
<td>$104.3K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">876</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">478</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About ASML Holding</h3>
ASML is the leader in photolithography systems used in the manufacturing of semiconductors. Photolithography is the process in which a light source is used to expose circuit patterns from a photo mask onto a semiconductor wafer. The latest technological advances in this segment allow chipmakers to continually increase the number of transistors on the same area of silicon, with lithography historically representing a high portion of the cost of making cutting-edge chips. ASML outsources the manufacturing of most of its parts, acting like an assembler. ASML's main clients are TSMC, Samsung, and Intel.
In light of the recent options history for ASML Holding, it's now appropriate to focus on the company itself. We aim to explore its current performance.
<h3>Current Position of ASML Holding</h3>
<ul>
<li>Currently trading with a volume of 817,381, the ASML's price is up by 0.46%, now at $1068.53. </li>
<li>RSI readings suggest the stock is currently may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Anticipated earnings release is in 1 days.</li>
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<h3>Professional Analyst Ratings for ASML Holding</h3>
2 market experts have recently issued ratings for this stock, with a consensus target price of $1242.5.
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<li>Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Wells Fargo keeps a Overweight rating on ASML Holding with a target price of $1185. </li>
<li>An analyst from Susquehanna persists with their Positive rating on ASML Holding, maintaining a target price of $1300. </li>
</ul>
Options are a riskier asset compared to just trading the stock, but they have higher profit potential. Serious options traders manage this risk by educating themselves daily, scaling in and out of trades, following more than one indicator, and following the markets closely.
If you want to stay updated on the latest options trades for ASML Holding, <a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/register174">Benzinga Pro</a> gives you real-time options trades alerts.

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