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<h4 class="wp-block-heading">New Year Mantra</h4>
An enlarged chart of SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust which represents the benchmark stock market index S&amp;P 500 (SPX).
Note the following:
<ul>
<li>On the first day of trading in 2025, the chart shows that the stock market has pulled back close to the breakout line.</li>
<li>The chart shows the micro resistance zone and the support zone.</li>
<li>RSI on the chart shows that the stock market is neither overbought nor oversold.&nbsp; It is poised to go either way.</li>
<li>Wall Street machines are ready to jump on whichever direction the stock market starts moving.</li>
<li>In the early trade, the momo crowd and meme crowd are buying extremely aggressively.</li>
<li>At the start of 2025, the sentiment is extremely positive.&nbsp; The Arora Report has been sharing with readers, extreme positive sentiment is a contrary signal.&nbsp; In plain English, it means sell.&nbsp; Keep in mind, sentiment is not a precise timing indicator.&nbsp; Further, sentiment is only one of many indicators.&nbsp; Prudent investors should follow a 360 degree analysis from a proven system such as the adaptive <a href="https://thearorareport.com/ALLOCATION%2BMODELS.htm">ZYX Allocation Model </a>with inputs in ten categories.</li>
<li>The last time sentiment was this positive at the start of a new year was in 2000. In 2000, after five years of internet frenzy, the market crashed.&nbsp; Those who were primarily invested in speculative stocks lost 90% &#8211; 95% of the value of their portfolios.</li>
<li>As the market enters 2025, the AI frenzy has been going for only two years versus five years of internet frenzy before the market crashed in 2000.</li>
<li>With extreme hopium, here is the mantra the stock market is following for 2025:
<ul>
<li>Trump will fix everything.&nbsp; At The Arora Report, we would like nothing more than to see Trump succeed.&nbsp; However, the market may face a rude awakening when hopium meets reality.</li>
<li>As a Magic 8 Ball solution, the market believes bitcoin is the solution to budget deficits, $36T of national debt, and maintaining the dollar as the world's reserve currency.&nbsp; Trump is apparently planning a one million bitcoin U.S. strategic reserve.&nbsp; The biggest U.S. based bitcoin whale is advocating for a six to seven million bitcoin reserve.&nbsp; In The Arora Report analysis, while it is not impossible for bitcoin to fix these issues, the probability of it working out the way bitcoin bulls are promoting is low.&nbsp;</li>
<li>The stock market is believing that the AI frenzy will continue for a third year, taking the stock market to new highs.&nbsp; In The Arora Report analysis, AI will become smarter and more pervasive in 2025, leading to large productivity gains.&nbsp; However, AI will also be disruptive.&nbsp; Even though the stock market thinks there will only be winners from AI, the reality is there will also be many losers.&nbsp; Further in The Arora Report analysis, money will flow out of some of the present day AI favorites to more software companies and other companies that are users of AI.</li>
<li>Quantum computing is the latest buzz word that is spreading like wildfire.&nbsp; In The Arora Report analysis, quantum computing has the potential to be bigger than the internet and AI.&nbsp; The emphasis here is on the word "potential." &nbsp; Further in The Arora Report analysis, know-nothing pumpers are in fantasy land regarding quantum computing.&nbsp; Although there are significant advances in the science, reality is nowhere near the fantasy that is spreading like wildfire.&nbsp; Expect many in the momo crowd to become bag holders.</li>
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<li>The stock market is hoping that the Fed will continue to cut rates under pressure from Trump even when the data may not support rate cuts.&nbsp; In The Arora Report analysis, in 2018 in the face of opposition from Trump, Powell did not have the spine to continue with rate cuts and he reversed.&nbsp; Market hopium regarding the Fed may work, unless inflation heats up.&nbsp; In The Arora Report analysis, there is better than 50% probability of inflation heating up depending upon how Trump executes his policies.</li>
<li>Initial jobless claims came at 211K vs. 224K consensus.&nbsp; This indicates that the jobs picture remains strong, especially at the low end.&nbsp; If the data continues this strong, the Fed will have difficulty cutting rates further.</li>
<li>As of this writing, some of the extreme optimism from early this morning is dissipating on the data that Tesla Inc deliveries came at 495K vs. 504K consensus.   TSLA stock has been a major gainer after Trump&#8217;s re-election.  As full disclosure, TSLA is in The Arora Report&#8217;s ZYX Buy Core Model Portfolio.</li>
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<h4 class="wp-block-heading">Europe</h4>
After 57 years, Russian gas has stopped flowing to Europe through Ukraine.&nbsp; Natural gas prices are rising.&nbsp; Two beneficiaries of rising natural gas prices in The Arora Report&#8217;s ZYX Buy Core Model Portfolio are Shell PLC (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SHEL#NYSE">SHEL</a>) and EOG Resources Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EOG#NYSE">EOG</a>).&nbsp; Other stocks benefiting from rising natural gas prices are Expand Energy Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EXE#NASDAQ">EXE</a>), EQT Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EQT#NYSE">EQT</a>), and Range Resources Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RRC#NYSE">RRC</a>) – as full disclosure, these stocks are in the portfolio that surrounds The Arora Report&#8217;s Model Portfolio in ZYX Buy.&nbsp; As full disclosure, natural gas stock Devon Energy Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DVN#NYSE">DVN</a>) is in the January Effect list.
<h4 class="wp-block-heading">China</h4>
Chinese stocks have started the new year on a sour note on concerns about Trump tariffs.
<h4 class="wp-block-heading">Magnificent Seven Money Flows</h4>
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In the early trade, money flows are negative in Apple Inc .
In the early trade, money flows are positive in S&amp;P 500 ETF (SPY) and Invesco QQQ Trust Series 1.
<h4 class="wp-block-heading">Momo Crowd And Smart Money In Stocks</h4>
Investors can gain an edge by knowing money flows in SPY and QQQ.  Investors can get a bigger edge by knowing when smart money is buying stocks, gold, and oil.  The most popular ETF for gold is SPDR Gold Trust.  The most popular ETF for silver is iShares Silver Trust.  The most popular ETF for oil is United States Oil ETF.
<h4 class="wp-block-heading">Bitcoin</h4>
Bitcoin is seeing buying.
<h4 class="wp-block-heading">Protection Band And What To Do Now</h4>
It is important for investors to look ahead and not in the rearview mirror.&nbsp; The proprietary protection band from The Arora Report is very popular.&nbsp; The protection band puts all of the data, all of the indicators, all of the news, all of the crosscurrents, all of the models, and all of the analysis in an analytical framework that is easily actionable by investors.
Consider continuing to hold good, very long term, existing positions. Based on individual risk preference, consider a protection band consisting of cash or Treasury bills or short-term tactical trades as well as short to medium term hedges and short term hedges. This is a good way to protect yourself and participate in the upside at the same time.
You can determine your protection bands by adding cash to hedges.&nbsp; The high band of the protection is appropriate for those who are older or conservative. The low band of the protection is appropriate for those who are younger or aggressive.&nbsp; If you do not hedge, the total cash level should be more than stated above but significantly less than cash plus hedges.
A protection band of 0% would be very bullish and would indicate full investment with 0% in cash.&nbsp; A protection band of 100% would be very bearish and would indicate a need for aggressive protection with cash and hedges or aggressive short selling.
It is worth reminding that you cannot take advantage of new upcoming opportunities if you are not holding enough cash.&nbsp; When adjusting hedge levels, consider adjusting partial stop quantities for stock positions (non ETF); consider using wider stops on remaining quantities and also allowing more room for high beta stocks.&nbsp; High beta stocks are the ones that move more than the market.
<h4 class="wp-block-heading">Traditional 60/40 Portfolio</h4>
Probability based risk reward adjusted for inflation does not favor long duration strategic bond allocation at this time.
Those who want to stick to traditional 60% allocation to stocks and 40% to bonds may consider focusing on only high quality bonds and bonds of five year duration or less.&nbsp; Those willing to bring sophistication to their investing may consider using bond ETFs as tactical positions and not strategic positions at this time.
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Whales with a lot of money to spend have taken a noticeably bearish stance on Lowe's Companies.
Looking at options history for Lowe's Companies (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LOW#NYSE">LOW</a>) we detected 8 trades.
If we consider the specifics of each trade, it is accurate to state that 12% 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 $825,230 and 2, calls, for a total amount of $80,025.
<h3>Projected Price Targets</h3>
Analyzing the Volume and Open Interest in these contracts, it seems that the big players have been eyeing a price window from $195.0 to $250.0 for Lowe's Companies during the past quarter. 
<h3>Insights into Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
Examining the volume and open interest provides crucial insights into stock research. This information is key in gauging liquidity and interest levels for Lowe's Companies's options at certain strike prices. Below, we present a snapshot of the trends in volume and open interest for calls and puts across Lowe's Companies's significant trades, within a strike price range of $195.0 to $250.0, over the past month.
<h3>Lowe's Companies Option Activity Analysis: Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1735846231_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Significant Options Trades Detected:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th align="right">Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>LOW</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$16.85</td>
<td>$16.5</td>
<td>$16.75</td>
<td>$250.00</td>
<td>$670.0K</td>
<td align="right">387</td>
<td align="right">402</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>LOW</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/10/25</td>
<td>$15.0</td>
<td>$15.0</td>
<td>$15.0</td>
<td>$235.00</td>
<td>$52.5K</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">35</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>LOW</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$12.25</td>
<td>$11.65</td>
<td>$12.25</td>
<td>$220.00</td>
<td>$31.8K</td>
<td align="right">843</td>
<td align="right">60</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>LOW</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$12.3</td>
<td>$11.8</td>
<td>$12.15</td>
<td>$220.00</td>
<td>$31.5K</td>
<td align="right">843</td>
<td align="right">137</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>LOW</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$12.3</td>
<td>$11.75</td>
<td>$12.1</td>
<td>$220.00</td>
<td>$31.4K</td>
<td align="right">843</td>
<td align="right">60</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Lowe's Companies</h3>
Lowe's is the second-largest home improvement retailer in the world, operating more than 1,700 stores in the United States, after the 2023 divestiture of its Canadian locations (RONA, Lowe's Canada, Réno-Dépôt, and Dick's Lumber). The firm's stores offer products and services for home decorating, maintenance, repair, and remodeling, with maintenance and repair accounting for two thirds of products sold. Lowe's primarily targets retail do-it-yourself (around 70% of sales in 2024) and do-it-for-me customers, but has expanded its commercial and professional business clients to 30% from less than 20% in the past six years. We estimate Lowe's captures a high-single-digit share of the domestic home improvement market, based on US Census data and management's market size estimates.
After a thorough review of the options trading surrounding Lowe's Companies, we move to examine the company in more detail. This includes an assessment of its current market status and performance.
<h3>Present Market Standing of Lowe's Companies</h3>
<ul>
<li>Currently trading with a volume of 929,740, the LOW's price is down by -0.34%, now at $245.95. </li>
<li>RSI readings suggest the stock is currently may be oversold.</li>
<li>Anticipated earnings release is in 54 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Expert Opinions on Lowe's Companies</h3>
In the last month, 5 experts released ratings on this stock with an average target price of $287.4.
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&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Telsey Advisory Group keeps a Outperform rating on Lowe's Companies with a target price of $305. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Stifel continues to hold a Hold rating for Lowe's Companies, targeting a price of $270. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Truist Securities keeps a Buy rating on Lowe's Companies with a target price of $307. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Mizuho has decided to maintain their Outperform rating on Lowe's Companies, which currently sits at a price target of $305. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Wedbush downgraded its action to Neutral with a price target of $250. 
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Whales with a lot of money to spend have taken a noticeably bearish stance on Apollo Global Management.
Looking at options history for Apollo Global Management (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/APO#NYSE">APO</a>) we detected 9 trades.
If we consider the specifics of each trade, it is accurate to state that 33% of the investors opened trades with bullish expectations and 44% with bearish.
From the overall spotted trades, 3 are puts, for a total amount of $825,320 and 6, calls, for a total amount of $391,791.
<h3>Expected Price Movements</h3>
Taking into account the Volume and Open Interest on these contracts, it appears that whales have been targeting a price range from $120.0 to $175.0 for Apollo Global Management over the last 3 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 Apollo Global Management'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 Apollo Global Management's whale activity within a strike price range from $120.0 to $175.0 in the last 30 days. 
<h3>Apollo Global Management Option Volume And Open Interest Over Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1735846226_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 align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>APO</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/31/25</td>
<td>$6.3</td>
<td>$5.6</td>
<td>$5.9</td>
<td>$165.00</td>
<td>$708.0K</td>
<td>464</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>APO</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$45.9</td>
<td>$43.8</td>
<td>$45.9</td>
<td>$120.00</td>
<td>$137.7K</td>
<td>1.4K</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>APO</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/10/25</td>
<td>$1.35</td>
<td>$1.1</td>
<td>$1.23</td>
<td>$170.00</td>
<td>$86.5K</td>
<td>68</td>
<td align="right">701</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>APO</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$7.8</td>
<td>$7.6</td>
<td>$7.8</td>
<td>$170.00</td>
<td>$73.3K</td>
<td>1.1K</td>
<td align="right">61</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>APO</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$4.7</td>
<td>$3.6</td>
<td>$4.5</td>
<td>$165.00</td>
<td>$54.0K</td>
<td>1.9K</td>
<td align="right">125</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Apollo Global Management</h3>
Apollo Global Management Inc is an alternative investment manager. It serves various sectors such as chemicals, manufacturing and industrial, natural resources, consumer and retail, consumer services, business services, financial services, leisure, and media and telecom and technology. The company operates in three business segments that are Asset Management, Retirement Services, and Principal Investing. It generates maximum revenue from the Retirement Services segment.
<h3>Present Market Standing of Apollo Global Management</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a trading volume of 1,627,620, the price of APO is down by -0.61%, reaching $164.15.</li>
<li>Current RSI values indicate that the stock is may be approaching oversold.</li>
<li>Next earnings report is scheduled for 33 days from now.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Professional Analyst Ratings for Apollo Global Management</h3>
A total of 5 professional analysts have given their take on this stock in the last 30 days, setting an average price target of $201.8.
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&#x2A; An analyst from Keefe, Bruyette &amp; Woods persists with their Outperform rating on Apollo Global Management, maintaining a target price of $196. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from BMO Capital keeps a Outperform rating on Apollo Global Management with a target price of $186. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Wells Fargo has decided to maintain their Overweight rating on Apollo Global Management, which currently sits at a price target of $197. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Barclays keeps a Overweight rating on Apollo Global Management with a target price of $200. 
&#x2A; An analyst from TD Cowen persists with their Buy rating on Apollo Global Management, maintaining a target price of $230. 
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Market Whales and Their Recent Bets on APO Options

High-rolling investors have positioned themselves bearish on TeraWulf (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WULF#NASDAQ">WULF</a>), and it's important for retail traders to take note. 
\This activity came to our attention today through Benzinga's tracking of publicly available options data. The identities of these investors are uncertain, but such a significant move in WULF often signals that someone has privileged information.
Today, Benzinga's options scanner spotted 12 options trades for TeraWulf. This is not a typical pattern.
The sentiment among these major traders is split, with 41% bullish and 58% bearish. Among all the options we identified, there was one put, amounting to $56,550, and 11 calls, totaling $945,479.
<h3>What's The Price Target?</h3>
After evaluating the trading volumes and Open Interest, it's evident that the major market movers are focusing on a price band between $2.5 and $10.0 for TeraWulf, spanning the last three months.
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Trends</h3>
Assessing the volume and open interest is a strategic step in options trading. These metrics shed light on the liquidity and investor interest in TeraWulf's options at specified strike prices. The forthcoming data visualizes the fluctuation in volume and open interest for both calls and puts, linked to TeraWulf's substantial trades, within a strike price spectrum from $2.5 to $10.0 over the preceding 30 days.
<h3>TeraWulf Option Volume And Open Interest Over Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1735846221_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>WULF</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$3.5</td>
<td>$3.4</td>
<td>$3.5</td>
<td>$2.50</td>
<td>$350.0K</td>
<td>3.5K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>WULF</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$3.2</td>
<td>$3.2</td>
<td>$3.2</td>
<td>$4.00</td>
<td>$160.0K</td>
<td>12.3K</td>
<td>510</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>WULF</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$2.65</td>
<td>$2.57</td>
<td>$2.63</td>
<td>$5.50</td>
<td>$76.2K</td>
<td>5.8K</td>
<td>301</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>WULF</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$0.52</td>
<td>$0.5</td>
<td>$0.5</td>
<td>$9.00</td>
<td>$57.7K</td>
<td>4.8K</td>
<td>4.9K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>WULF</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$0.5</td>
<td>$0.47</td>
<td>$0.5</td>
<td>$9.00</td>
<td>$57.7K</td>
<td>4.8K</td>
<td>3.2K</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About TeraWulf</h3>
TeraWulf Inc is a digital asset technology company that is engaged in digital infrastructure and sustainable energy development. The company's primary focus is supporting environmentally conscious bitcoin mining operations by developing and operating facilities within the United States. The company's bitcoin mining facilities are powered by clean, affordable, and reliable energy sources. The company's primary source of revenue stems from the mining of bitcoin conducted at the company's mining facility sites. Additionally, the company occasionally generates revenue through the provision of miner hosting services to third-party entities.
In light of the recent options history for TeraWulf, it's now appropriate to focus on the company itself. We aim to explore its current performance.
<h3>Present Market Standing of TeraWulf</h3>
<ul>
<li>Trading volume stands at 27,941,210, with WULF's price down by -5.39%, positioned at $5.36.</li>
<li>RSI indicators show the stock to be may be approaching oversold.</li>
<li>Earnings announcement expected in 75 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What Analysts Are Saying About TeraWulf</h3>
A total of 4 professional analysts have given their take on this stock in the last 30 days, setting an average price target of $10.25.
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&#x2A; An analyst from Rosenblatt persists with their Buy rating on TeraWulf, maintaining a target price of $10. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Northland Capital Markets continues to hold a Outperform rating for TeraWulf, targeting a price of $10. 
&#x2A; An analyst from B. Riley Securities has decided to maintain their Buy rating on TeraWulf, which currently sits at a price target of $10. 
&#x2A; Reflecting concerns, an analyst from Cantor Fitzgerald lowers its rating to Overweight with a new price target of $11.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">A Timely Suggestion To Hedge&nbsp;</h2>
On November 20th, we congratulated&nbsp;MicroStrategy, Inc.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSTR#NASDAQ">MSTR</a>) shareholders for their recent gains and suggested it was time to hedge. In the same X post, we included a TikTok video showing an optimal collar hedge for the stock.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">&#x26a1;&#xFE0F;Congratulations, MicroStrategy longs—you've been killing it.&#x26a1;&#xFE0F; Consider hedging now though, to lock in most of your gains. Here's a way you can get paid (collect a net credit) to hedge your <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24MSTR&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">$MSTR</a> shares out to February. <a href="https://t.co/y57T0lZ6h0">pic.twitter.com/y57T0lZ6h0</a>
&mdash; Portfolio Armor (@PortfolioArmor) <a href="https://twitter.com/PortfolioArmor/status/1859365873326158284?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 20, 2024</a></blockquote>
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It turned out that our timing on that call was impeccable, as November 20th was when the stock peaked. Since then, MSTR shares have plummeted nearly 40%.&nbsp;
Let&#8217;s look at the optimal collar our app presented for MSTR then, and how it has protected MSTR longs since.&nbsp;
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Our November 20th Optimal Collar On MSTR</h2>
This was the optimal collar, as of November 20th&#8217;s close, to hedge 100 shares of MSTR against a &gt;18% decline over the next two months, while not capping your upside at less than 40%.&nbsp;
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If you opened that collar on November 20th, your net position value (stock + hedge) would have been this:&nbsp;
$47,383 in stock + $10,600 in put options -$11,050 in call options = $46,933.&nbsp;
Let&#8217;s take a look at the prices of those options as of Tuesday&#8217;s close and see what your net position value would have been then.&nbsp;
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Those Options Prices As Of Year-End</h2>
As of Tuesday&#8217;s close, the price of that put was $122.33, at the midpoint of the spread. That means your put leg was worth $12,233.&nbsp;
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At the same time, the price of that call was $2.74, meaning your call leg was worth $274.&nbsp;
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">How That Optimal Hedge Protected You</h2>
Recall that your net position value, if you hedged 100 shares of MSTR with that optimal collar on 11/20/2024 was $46,933. This was your net position value as of 12/31/2024:
$28,962 in MSTR shares + $12,233 in puts &#8211; $274 in calls = $40,921.&nbsp;
$40,921 represents a 12.8% drop from $40,933.&nbsp;
So, although the hedge was only designed to protect against a &gt;18% decline, and the stock dropped by 40%, you were only down 12.8% if you opened this hedge on November 12th.&nbsp;
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">What Now?&nbsp;</h2>
That depends on your outlook for MSTR shares:&nbsp;
<ol>
<li>If you&#8217;re bearish, you could exit your shares and close out that hedge for a 12.8% loss.&nbsp;</li>
<li>If you&#8217;re neutral or moderately bullish, you could buy-to-close the call leg of your hedge for $274, so your upside would be uncapped if MSTR rallies.&nbsp;</li>
<li>If you&#8217;re really bullish, you could close out the hedge, and use your profits from selling your appreciated puts to buy more MSTR shares.&nbsp;</li>
</ol>
Hedging gives you the space to decide, knowing your downside is strictly limited.&nbsp;
Do you think it&#8217;s time to hedge your top holding now? If so,&nbsp;you can download our optimal hedging app by aiming your iPhone camera at the QR code below (or by&nbsp;<a href="https://apps.apple.com/us/app/portfolio-armor/id394951144">tapping here</a>, if you&#8217;re reading this on your phone).
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Apple Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) shares are trading lower Thursday following reports indicating the tech giant is offering discounts on <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/42760822/ubs-cuts-iphone-sales-forecast-for-december-as-apple-faces-stiff-competition-from-other-players">several iPhone models in China</a>.
What Happened: Apple is running a four-day promotional period, discounting iPhone 16 models in China by up to 500 yuan ($68.50) from Jan. 4 to Jan. 7, according to Reuters. 
The report indicates that the discounts apply to multiple iPhone models and are available for customers using specific payment methods like WeChat Pay and Alipay. 
The iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max models will be discounted by 500 yuan, while the iPhone 16 and 16 Plus models will be discounted by 400 yuan. Apple will also offer discounts of 200 to 300 yuan on older iPhone models and other device categories. 
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Apple is reportedly battling market share declines as local competition intensifies in China, which is the world&#8217;s biggest smartphone market. 
Chinese tech giant Huawei is one of the companies taking share from Apple in the region since it launched a premium challenger in August 2023. Huawei also reportedly slashed prices on phones and other high-end tech devices by as much as 3,000 yuan this past weekend. 
Apple&#8217;s China sales fell 0.3% year-over-year in the third quarter, while Huawei sales jumped 42%, the report states, citing research firm IDC. 
UBS analysts <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/42760822/ubs-cuts-iphone-sales-forecast-for-december-as-apple-faces-stiff-competition-from-other-players">lowered their iPhone sales outlook</a> for December on Thursday due to declining market share in China. The firm maintained a Neutral rating and price target of $236 after cutting revenue estimates for the quarter by about 2%.
The selloff in Apple shares on Thursday may also be partly due to profit taking given that the stock rallied roughly 35% to all-time highs in 2024. Some investors may have been waiting until January to take profits for tax purposes. 
AAPL Price Action: <a href="http://benzinga.com/quote/aapl">Apple shares</a> were down 3.13% at $242.55 at the time of publication Thursday, according to <a href="http://pro.benzinga.com">Benzinga Pro</a>.
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Donald Trump&#8216;s election victory and the Republican control of Congress may be setting the stage for what many in the sector believe will be a golden era of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/12/42701446/crypto-industry-anticipates-policy-overhaul-under-trump-administration">lighter regulation and wider adoption</a>.
What Happened: The crypto industry, which felt vilified under the Biden administration, is now anticipating a more hands-off approach to digital currencies, according to a <a href="https://www.ft.com/content/af23fffc-e560-42eb-84a0-f25ca8d693c0">report</a> by The Financial Times on Thursday.
Industry participants and people close to the President-elect have been upbeat about the prospects of Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) and the wider digital asset sector.
Eric Trump, speaking at the Bitcoin Mena 2024 conference in Abu Dhabi in December, assured the audience that his father would keep his promises to be &#8220;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/12/42499633/exclusive-eric-trump-declares-bitcoin-the-future-details-tax-free-crypto-goals-for-trump-presidency">the most pro-crypto president</a>&#8221; yet. 
He drew parallels between the crypto industry and the Trump family, stating, &#8220;I saw them come after you. I saw them strip your bank accounts.&#8221;
President-elect Trump has promised to create a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/12/42720168/will-trump-administration-sell-gold-to-buy-bitcoin-for-strategic-reserve-in-2025-analyst-says-american-public-wont-tolerate-that">strategic Bitcoin stockpile</a> and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42356067/venture-capitalist-david-sacks-appointed-as-white-house-ai-crypto-czar-by-trump">install a crypto advisory council.</a>
His nomination of Paul Atkins, a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/12/42323248/trump-nominates-paul-atkins-as-sec-chair-emphasizing-digital-assets-as-key-to-making-america-greater">pro-crypto businessman</a>, to lead the Securities and Exchange Commission has been celebrated by industry executives. T
The price of Bitcoin <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/12/42339670/youre-welcomedonald-trump-congratulates-bitcoins-100000-milestone-as-el-salvadors-president-nayib-bukele-takes-victory-lap">breaking through the $100,000 level</a> post-election has further fueled optimism.
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Why It Matters: This potential embrace of crypto by Washington and Wall Street raises concerns about increased risks for investors. 
Eswar Prasad, senior fellow at the Brookings Institution, warned in The Financial Times, &#8220;The combination of greater legitimacy and light regulation is what I really worry about.&#8221; 
He added that broader adoption at both retail and institutional levels could pose significant risks.
The crypto industry has invested heavily in lobbying efforts, with groups like <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/content/42200248/ripple-donates-25-million-more-to-crypto-super-pac-fairshake">Fairshake spending millions</a> to support pro-crypto politicians. 
Josh Vlasto, spokesperson for Fairshake, stated their work would have &#8220;a clear and immediate impact&#8221; on Congress&#8217;s ability to approve favorable crypto regulation.
As the industry looks forward to friendlier regulations and potential mainstream acceptance, some experts caution about the systemic risks this could introduce to the traditional financial system. 
Hilary Allen, professor at American University Washington College of Law, noted the irony in an industry born out of desire for an alternative financial system now seeking <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42464720/could-bitcoin-safeguard-americas-financial-future-a-bold-proposal-sparks-debate">acceptance from the U.S. government</a>.
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Cango, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CANG#NYSE">CANG</a>) shares are trading higher on Thursday after the company released its December 2024 Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/42760006">production update</a>. 
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The company had a deployed hash rate of 32 EH/s in both November and December.
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By now you're likely curious about how to participate in the market for Cango &#8211; be it to purchase shares, or even attempt to bet against the company.
Buying shares is typically done through a brokerage account. You can find a list of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/best-stock-trading-platforms">possible trading platforms here.</a> Many will allow you to buy ‘fractional shares,' which allows you to own portions of stock without buying an entire share. For example, some stock, like Berkshire Hathaway, can cost thousands of dollars to own just one share. However, if you only want to invest a fraction of that, brokerages will allow you to do so.
In the case of Cango, which is trading at $5.06 as of publishing time, $100 would buy you 19.76 shares of stock.
If you're looking to bet against a company, the process is more complex. You'll need access to an options trading platform, or a broker who will allow you to ‘go short' a share of stock by lending you the shares to sell. The process of shorting a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock">stock can be found at this resource.</a> Otherwise, if your broker allows you to trade options, you can either buy a put option, or sell a call option at a strike price above where shares are currently trading &#8211; either way it allows you to profit off of the share price decline.
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CANG Price Action: At the time of writing, Cango stock is trading 14.8% higher at $5.05, according to data from <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>.
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<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/startups/24/12/42618228/mark-cuban-admits-ive-gotten-beat-after-losing-20-million-on-shark-tank-startups">Mark Cuban</a>, entrepreneur and billionaire investor, has lived through the financial ups and downs many only read about. His journey from living with five roommates to becoming a self-made millionaire – and eventually a billionaire – is full of lessons. Cuban recently shared how he protected his wealth after selling his first company, MicroSolutions, in an interview with Jules Terpak on the Fishbowl podcast.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Early Lessons in Frugality</h2>
Cuban didn't grow up wealthy. Born to a working-class family near Pittsburgh, his father was an automobile upholsterer. By his mid-20s, Cuban was broke, living with five roommates in a cramped apartment. For $750 a month, six young men shared a "dump," as Cuban described it. But he didn't mind the humble living conditions. "It was like a fraternity house in its own way," he told Terpak.
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Cuban&#8217;s financial situation changed drastically after selling <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/11/41865587/mark-cuban-planned-to-retire-by-age-35-he-says-theres-only-one-reason-he-didnt">MicroSolutions</a> in 1990 for $6 million – netting about $2 million after taxes. However, his approach to money didn't. Guided by advice from his father and a book called How to Retire by the Age of 35, Cuban made a key decision: He would live frugally and invest conservatively.
"So I made $2 million and I literally remember calling up my broker … I said, I want you to invest for me like a 60-year-old," Cuban recalled. "You know, I&#8217;m young. Because I want to live off this for a long time."
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Living Like a Student</h2>
Cuban didn't immediately embrace the flashy lifestyle many associate with newfound wealth. He lived modestly, buying "the worst house in the best neighborhood" and avoiding expensive cars. His frugality extended to everyday living – no yachts, butlers or house cleaners.
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But there were exceptions. To celebrate his financial milestone, Cuban bought a $125,000 lifetime pass with American Airlines. The pass allowed him to travel anywhere, anytime. "I bought this lifetime pass in American Airlines so I could go to any city, anywhere, party like a rock star," he said, recounting his desire to experience life to the fullest without overspending on material possessions.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Building Wealth Through Smarter Investments</h2>
Cuban's conservative investing strategy paid off. By the time he cofounded Audionet (later Broadcast.com) in 1995, he had enough financial security to take on riskier ventures. When <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/education/24/10/41234173/how-mark-cuban-turned-broadcast-com-into-5-7b-sale-we-were-the-youtube-of-our-day">Broadcast.com</a> was sold to Yahoo for $5.7 billion in 1999, Cuban became a billionaire.
This newfound wealth gave him the freedom to shift his strategy. While he began taking calculated risks as an investor – famously on ABC's <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/24/12/42598787/i-sold-my-home-and-liquidated-my-401k-entrepreneur-snags-150k-shark-tank-deal-after-beating-stage-3-cancer-and-raising-1-1m">Shark Tank</a> – he never abandoned his core principle of living below his means.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Lessons for Young Investors</h2>
Cuban's early approach to wealth preservation aligns with expert advice for those just starting their financial journeys. While young investors are often encouraged to take calculated risks, Cuban's story highlights the importance of balancing ambition with discipline.
Nasdaq CEO Adena Friedman spoke at the Fortune Global Forum 2024 and advised young investors to experiment with small amounts of money to learn about the stock market before diving into larger risks. Cuban echoes this sentiment through his actions, proving that thoughtful, patient investing can provide a strong foundation for future opportunities.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">From Student Living to Making an Impact</h2>
Today, Cuban's focus has shifted. No longer concerned with personal wealth accumulation, he dedicates his time to ventures like his pharmaceutical startup, Cost Plus Drugs, which aims to make prescription medications more affordable. "I think less about making money and more about direction and f&#8212;ing things up to benefit as many Americans as I can," he told CNBC.
Cuban's journey from frugal beginnings to financial success is a testament to the power of discipline, thoughtful investing and living within one's means – lessons that resonate across generations.
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