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The Bank of Montreal launched five new exchange-traded notes (ETNs) Thursday, expanding its range of leveraged and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/leveraged-etfs">inverse investment products</a>. 
The Canadian banking firm has also been quietly ramping up its Bitcoin ETF holdings, reflecting a growing interest in the cryptocurrency market.
For the uninitiated, ETNs are mostly <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/etfs">similar to ETFs</a>. The difference is they invest in debt like bonds. Also, they attract lesser taxes because they do not pay dividends.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">A Fresh Lineup Of Leveraged And Inverse ETNs</h2>
BMO's latest ETNs target the <a href="https://www.nasdaq.com/press-release/bmo-and-rex-shares-launch-us-big-banks-and-us-big-oil-leveraged-inverse-leveraged">energy </a>sector through the Solactive MicroSectors U.S. Big Oil Index, which consists of major oil players such as Exxon Mobil (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XOM#NYSE">XOM</a>), Valero Energy (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VLO#NYSE">VLO</a>), Phillips 66 (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PSX#NYSE">PSX</a>), Occidental Petroleum (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OXY#NYSE">OXY</a>), and Chevron (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CVX#NYSE">CVX</a>). The bank has introduced two ETNs for investors with opposing market views:
MicroSectors U.S. Big Oil 3X Leveraged ETNs (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NRGU#NYSE">NRGU</a>), which seeks to generate three times the daily return of the index, and MicroSectors U.S. Big Oil -3X Inverse Leveraged ETNs (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NRGD#NYSE">NRGD</a>), which provides the inverse, delivering negative three times the index's daily movement.
These products allow investors to make tactical bets on the energy market, especially as oil prices remain highly sensitive to geopolitical and economic changes.
BMO hasn&#8217;t left the financial sector behind, with new leveraged and inverse ETNs tied to the Solactive MicroSectors U.S. Big Banks Index. This index tracks heavyweights such as JPMorgan Chase (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JPM#NYSE">JPM</a>), Goldman Sachs (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GS#NYSE">GS</a>), Morgan Stanley (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MS#NYSE">MS</a>), Citigroup (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/C#NYSE">C</a>), and Bank of America.
The MicroSectors U.S. Big Banks 3X Leveraged ETNs (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BNKU#NYSE">BNKU</a>) provides three times the daily return of the index. On the other hand, the MicroSectors U.S. Big Banks -3X Inverse Leveraged ETNs (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BNKD#NYSE">BNKD</a>) moves in the opposite direction, offering negative three times the daily performance.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">BMO's Growing Crypto Bet</h2>
BMO has also recently made a significant push into Bitcoin ETFs. According to a February <a href="https://www.binance.com/en/square/post/20289730836265">report </a>from Binance, which cited an SEC filing by BMO, the bank has upped its Bitcoin ETF holdings from $13 million to $150 million, a staggering 1053.85% increase in just one quarter.
Regulatory filings submitted to the U.S. SEC on January 13 revealed that BMO had allocated $139 million to BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin ETFs, with the remaining $11 million divided among ETFs from ARK 21Shares, Grayscale, and Fidelity.
The leveraged and inverse ETNs cater to active traders looking for higher exposure to high-momentum sectors, while the Bitcoin ETF investment signals institutional optimism in crypto's long-term potential.
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Canadian miner Teck Resources (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TECK#NYSE">TECK</a>) is not worried about the impact of proposed U.S. tariffs on the company&#8217;s business. During the latest earnings call, CEO Jonathan Price pointed out that the firm&#8217;s exports mainly <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/europe">go to Asia and Europe.</a>
"In the event that tariffs are imposed, we expect trade flows to adjust. Teck has a resilient business driven by the diversification of our products and operations." Price said.
Teck&#8217;s latest earnings showed a profit of $385 million, or 75 cents per share, compared to a $167 million loss a year earlier. Adjusted earnings were 45 cents per share, up from just four cents a year earlier. Revenue rose to $2.8 billion, driven by record copper production at its Quebrada Blanca operations in Chile.
Copper production reached 122,000 tons for the quarter, up from 103,000 tons a year earlier, while zinc in concentrate declined to 146,000 tons from 182,000 tons. Management remains focused on copper growth, having completed the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/large-cap/24/07/39651178/canadian-regulators-ok-glencore-teck-resources-deal-future-m-a-sanctions-need-exceptional-circumst">sale of its steelmaking coal business</a> to Glencore and using the proceeds to reduce debt and return $1.8 billion to shareholders through buybacks and dividends in 2024.
While most of this business would not be affected by the proposed 25% tariff on Canadian goods, Teck does export about 15% of its revenues to the U.S. in refined zinc, lead, and specialty metals such as germanium, indium, and sulfur products.
The situation in the uranium market is vastly different. Executives from Cameco (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CCJ#NYSE">CCJ</a>), the world&#8217;s largest publicly traded uranium company, expressed concerns about a proposed 10% U.S. tariff on Canadian energy imports, anticipated for March 4.
CFO Grant Isaac noted that such a tariff would lead to price inflation across the uranium market, as non-tariff suppliers would raise their prices to just below the tariff threshold.
"A 10% proposed tariff from a major supply source like Canada will effectively raise the uranium price by 10%. It's kind of Econ 101," Isaac said on the earnings call.
CEO Tim Gitzel agreed with the assessment, recalling the 2017 Section 232 investigation into critical minerals imports, which prompted the company to add contractual protections against future tariffs.
"Our neighbor to the south has discovered the hammer in the toolbox, which is tariffs and we began to prepare for a future where they might use it and good thing we did. We wrote a number of contracts that effectively moved tariffs into the tax clause of a contract," he said.
Uranium prices have risen due to concerns over supply constraints, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/01/36836481/surging-uranium-demand-supply-constraints-fuel-predictions-of-record-price-increases">peaking above $100</a> per pound a year ago. Although they have declined to below $65 per pound since then, Gitzel noted that utilities have secured less than 40% of their required uranium supply through 2040, leaving an estimated shortfall of 2.1 billion pounds.
As bringing on new production is challenging, he expects the shortage will intensify in the mid-2030s, when major mines, including Cameco&#8217;s Cigar Lake, reach the end of their mine life without adequate replacements.
"Cigar Lake satisfies 10% of global demand. That's an 18-million-pound hole in supply that the market has not yet fully appreciated," he warned.
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Shares of software companies are trading lower amid overall market weakness on US consumer and economic concerns.

<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/25/02/43716980/i-think-you-could-probably-freaking-struggle-through-dave-ramsey-shocked-by-new-mom-whose-husban">Dave Ramsey</a> has always been vocal about his stance on student loans: avoid them at all costs. The Ramsey Show recently shared <a href="https://www.youtube.com/shorts/TpiExyFmaA0">a clip</a> of Ramsey on their socials where he reinforces this message.&nbsp;
"You can be a student without a student loan," Ramsey declared, adding that taxpayers are "stupid" for guaranteeing 18-year-olds zero-collateral loans, often upwards of $100,000, for school. "Go to a school you can afford and pay cash."
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">The Student Loan Crisis in the United States</h2>
Student loans have become a major financial burden for millions of Americans. <a href="https://educationdata.org/student-loan-debt-statistics">According to the Education Data Initiative</a>, student loan debt in the U.S. has surpassed $1.7 trillion and affects about 42.7 million borrowers. These high monthly payments frequently delay new graduates from achieving key financial and life milestones, like purchasing a home, saving for retirement, and even starting a family.&nbsp;&nbsp;
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Ramsey argues that the availability of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/25/02/43622327/u-s-student-loan-debt-hits-2-19-trillion-heres-why-experts-say-borrowers-shouldnt-panic-yet">student loans</a> contributes to skyrocketing tuition costs. He points out that the federal government guarantees loans for 18-year-olds with no collateral, often leading to excessive borrowing. "Just because we're idiots and letting you do it, doesn't mean you have to be an idiot and partake," he said on his show.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Ramsey's Advice On Paying Cash for College</h2>
Instead of relying on student loans, Ramsey recommends that students choose an affordable college and pay cash. Here are some of the strategies <a href="https://www.ramseysolutions.com/saving/pay-for-college-without-student-loans">Ramsey Solutions</a> suggests:&nbsp;
1. Choose a School Within Your Budget
Ramsey emphasizes that students don't need to attend a prestigious university to succeed. Community colleges and in-state public universities offer quality education, typically at a fraction of the cost of private schools. Opting for a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/25/01/42932626/billionaire-mark-cuban-on-college-costs-pick-the-cheapest-school-you-can-find-its-about-learning-not-prestige">lower-cost education</a> helps students avoid unnecessary debt.
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2. Work While in School
One way to pay for college without loans is to work while studying. Ramsey encourages students to take advantage of work-study programs, apply for off-campus jobs, or even start a side business to help cover tuition and living expenses. He argues that balancing work and school teaches financial responsibility and discipline.
3. Apply for Scholarships and Grants
There are tons of scholarship and grant opportunities available for students. Ramsey encourages students to fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid and for as many scholarships as they can because it's free money that they don't have to pay back.&nbsp;
4. Limit housing expenses
A large cost in college is living in college housing on campus with a meal plan. Ramsey Solutions advises cutting this cost by living off-campus, commuting to school, or getting a roommate.&nbsp;
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">The Long-Term Benefits of Avoiding Student Loans</h2>
Ramsey centers his approach around <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/24/12/42691699/i-dont-borrow-money-says-dave-ramsey-even-if-the-offer-is-1-billion-at-0-interest-for-the-next-decade">financial freedom</a>. Graduating debt-free allows young adults to start their careers without the burden of monthly student loan payments. This financial flexibility makes it easier to save for a home, invest for retirement, and build wealth over time.
For those already burdened with student loans, Ramsey advises aggressive repayment strategies—making extra payments, budgeting wisely, and increasing income to pay off debt as quickly as possible. His philosophy centers on taking control of finances and avoiding the long-term consequences of borrowing for education.
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WeRide's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WRD#NYSE">WRD</a>) short percent of float has fallen 28.57% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 80 thousand shares sold short, which is 0.05% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 1.19 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?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">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>WeRide Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1740169827_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for WeRide 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 WeRide'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://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>, WeRide's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 7.45%, 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?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">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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Oracle's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ORCL#NYSE">ORCL</a>) short percent of float has risen 31.75% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 27.22 million shares sold short, which is 1.66% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 1.33 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?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">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>Oracle Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1740169822_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Oracle 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 Oracle'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://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Oracle's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 5.36%, 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?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
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What Does the Market Think About Oracle?

Verizon Communications's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VZ#NYSE">VZ</a>) short percent of float has risen 9.49% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 62.99 million shares sold short, which is 1.5% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 2.15 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?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">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>Verizon Communications Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1740169816_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Verizon Communications 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 Verizon Communications'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://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Verizon Communications's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 1.31%, which means the company has more 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?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
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Peering Into Verizon Communications's Recent Short Interest

Verisk Analytics (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VRSK#NASDAQ">VRSK</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 10 years by 4.11% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 15.11%. Currently, Verisk Analytics has a market capitalization of $41.30 billion. 
Buying $100 In VRSK: If an investor had bought $100 of VRSK stock 10 years ago, it would be worth $409.05 today based on a price of $292.44 for VRSK at the time of writing.
<h3>Verisk Analytics's Performance Over Last 10 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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Block (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XYZ#NYSE">XYZ</a>) analysts expect a 2025 that is second-half weighted for the company after fourth-quarter<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/02/43867724/block-shares-sink-after-q4-revenue-miss-ceo-jack-dorsey-expects-to-end-year-at-rule-of-40-run-rate"> financial results and guidance. </a>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">The Block Analysts</h2>
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<li>Citizens analyst Andrew Boone maintained a Market Perform rating with no price target.</li>
<li>Raymond James analyst John Davis maintained an Outperform rating and lowered the price target from $115 to $103.</li>
<li>RBC Capital analyst Daniel Perlin maintained an Outperform rating with a price target of $110.</li>
<li>Keefe, Bruyette &amp; Woods analyst Vasundhara Govil maintained a Market Perform rating and lowered the price target from $100 to $87.</li>
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Benchmark: Block reported encouraging takeaways in its quarterly results, Palmer said in a new investor note.
"The market's initial verdict on the 4Q24 report that Block (XYZ) released yesterday after the market close was unfavorable, as indicated by the decline in its share price," Palmer said.
The analyst said a miss on earnings per share and soft guidance likely caused the selloff, but the move may have been overdone.
Block reported gross payment volume and adjusted EBITDA ahead of estimates. It also faces a tough comp for first-quarter gross profit growth, the analyst added.
"They emphasized that they expected its gross profit growth to accelerate throughout the year while pointing to the drivers that would enable that pickup in momentum."
The company's planned expansion of the Cash App Borrow feature and the scaling of Afterpay on Cash App Card could help with momentum, Palmer noted.
Palmer said the company's efforts to grow its Square and Cash App segment should "begin to materialize in earnest" in 2025.
"As XYZ executes on its plans over the course of the year, we expect its shares to rise in response to that traction."
Citizens: Block's guidance includes more marketing investments and a potential loaded second half of the fiscal year, Boone said in a new investor note.
Boone said the product catalysts of Afterpay on the Cash App Card and Borrow could monetize the company's user base, but come with a more challenging and expensive environment for user and merchant growth going forward.
"We believe the company has multiple levers to continue to monetize its existing user base, but with guidance back-end loaded, implying 2025 is more of an investment year than we had anticipated," Boone said.
The analyst said the company is "leaning into marketing" to grow banking capabilities awareness.
"We see shares as fairly valued and await greater confidence in the upside potential before becoming more positive."
Raymond James: Quarterly results, which included mixed results, proved that Block is "not for the faint of heart," Davis said.
"While admittedly not the cleanest quarter, the bigger picture is that the Seller GPV ramp remains on track," Davis said.
The analyst said Block has a favorable risk/reward going forward based on gross payment volume growth and financial multiples.
"Encouragingly, Cash App card monthly actives increased 1M sequentially to 25M, which was the first q/q improvement since 1Q24."
RBC Capital: Product innovation will be a key for Block in fiscal 2025, Perlin said in a new investor note.
"While Block delivered mixed results and a slightly underwhelming guide, we believe the company is delivering product innovation," Perlin said.
The analyst said the new Afterpay-enabled Cash App Card could improve gross margins. The company's heavy investments in Square could lead to market share wins.  
"These factors, among others, give us confidence in management's cadence for gross profit growth accelerating through the year."
Keefe, Bruyette &amp; Woods: Block's 2025 financials and growth will likely be second-half loaded, Govil said in a new investor note.
Govil said the acceleration in the second half of the fiscal year may be different than what the market expected.
"Block anticipates gross profit growth to ramp up throughout 2025, with 1Q being the low point due to FX headwinds and leap-year comparisons," Govil said.
The analyst said the acceleration in the second half will be driven by product launches and increased marketing efforts. She also highlighted items like AI automation, Bitcoin mining infrastructure and expanding the sales team.
Price Action: Block stock is down 17.2% to $68.74 on Friday versus a 52-week trading range of $55.00 to $99.26.
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Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bullish stance on Thermo Fisher Scientific (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TMO#NYSE">TMO</a>).
And retail traders should know.
We noticed this today when the trades showed up on publicly available options history that we track here at Benzinga.
Whether this is an institution or just a wealthy individual, we don't know. But when something this big happens with TMO, it often means somebody knows something is about to happen.
Today, Benzinga's options scanner spotted 8 options trades for Thermo Fisher Scientific.
This isn't normal.
The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 25% bullish and 12%, bearish.
Out of all of the options we uncovered, 7 are puts, for a total amount of $317,353, and there was 1 call, for a total amount of $35,057.
<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 $500.0 to $610.0 for Thermo Fisher Scientific over the last 3 months. 
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Trends</h3>
In terms of liquidity and interest, the mean open interest for Thermo Fisher Scientific options trades today is 223.5 with a total volume of 322.00.
In the following chart, we are able to follow the development of volume and open interest of call and put options for Thermo Fisher Scientific's big money trades within a strike price range of $500.0 to $610.0 over the last 30 days.
<h3>Thermo Fisher Scientific Option Activity Analysis: Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1740168995_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Largest Options Trades Observed:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th align="right">Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>TMO</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$24.5</td>
<td>$22.8</td>
<td>$24.5</td>
<td>$560.00</td>
<td>$66.1K</td>
<td align="right">504</td>
<td align="right">17</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>TMO</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$25.8</td>
<td>$23.1</td>
<td>$24.6</td>
<td>$560.00</td>
<td>$51.6K</td>
<td align="right">504</td>
<td align="right">83</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>TMO</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/20/26</td>
<td>$43.3</td>
<td>$38.9</td>
<td>$40.61</td>
<td>$530.00</td>
<td>$44.6K</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">11</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>TMO</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$25.8</td>
<td>$23.1</td>
<td>$24.6</td>
<td>$560.00</td>
<td>$44.2K</td>
<td align="right">504</td>
<td align="right">101</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>TMO</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$13.1</td>
<td>$12.3</td>
<td>$12.3</td>
<td>$500.00</td>
<td>$40.5K</td>
<td align="right">388</td>
<td align="right">37</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Thermo Fisher Scientific</h3>
Thermo Fisher Scientific sells scientific instruments and laboratory equipment, diagnostics consumables, and life science reagents. The firm operates through four segments as of mid-2024 (revenue figures include some cross-segment revenue): analytical technologies (17% of sales); specialty diagnostic products (11%); life science solutions (22%); and lab products and services, which includes CRO services (54%).
<h3>Present Market Standing of Thermo Fisher Scientific</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a trading volume of 788,069, the price of TMO is down by -0.81%, reaching $533.5.</li>
<li>Current RSI values indicate that the stock is may be approaching oversold.</li>
<li>Next earnings report is scheduled for 61 days from now.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Professional Analyst Ratings for Thermo Fisher Scientific</h3>
5 market experts have recently issued ratings for this stock, with a consensus target price of $672.4.
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&#x2A; An analyst from UBS has decided to maintain their Buy rating on Thermo Fisher Scientific, which currently sits at a price target of $715. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Scotiabank continues to hold a Sector Perform rating for Thermo Fisher Scientific, targeting a price of $650. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Raymond James downgraded its action to Outperform with a price target of $667. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Wells Fargo keeps a Overweight rating on Thermo Fisher Scientific with a target price of $680. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Citigroup has decided to maintain their Neutral rating on Thermo Fisher Scientific, which currently sits at a price target of $650. 
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Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bullish stance on Philip Morris Intl (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PM#NYSE">PM</a>).
And retail traders should know.
We noticed this today when the trades showed up on publicly available options history that we track here at Benzinga.
Whether these are institutions or just wealthy individuals, we don't know. But when something this big happens with PM, it often means somebody knows something is about to happen.
So how do we know what these investors just did? 
Today, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga</a>'s options scanner spotted 31 uncommon options trades for Philip Morris Intl.
This isn't normal.
The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 35% bullish and 25%, bearish.
Out of all of the special options we uncovered, 12 are puts, for a total amount of $399,644, and 19 are calls, for a total amount of $814,288.
<h3>Predicted Price Range</h3>
Analyzing the Volume and Open Interest in these contracts, it seems that the big players have been eyeing a price window from $85.0 to $165.0 for Philip Morris Intl 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 Philip Morris Intl'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 Philip Morris Intl's whale activity within a strike price range from $85.0 to $165.0 in the last 30 days. 
<h3>Philip Morris Intl 30-Day Option Volume &amp; Interest Snapshot</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1740168990_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Largest Options Trades Observed:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>PM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$1.15</td>
<td>$1.0</td>
<td>$1.05</td>
<td>$160.00</td>
<td>$76.6K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
<td align="right">897</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PM</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$1.0</td>
<td>$0.8</td>
<td>$0.8</td>
<td>$145.00</td>
<td>$64.1K</td>
<td>709</td>
<td align="right">927</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$10.0</td>
<td>$9.6</td>
<td>$9.8</td>
<td>$150.00</td>
<td>$58.8K</td>
<td>1.4K</td>
<td align="right">4</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>11/21/25</td>
<td>$7.2</td>
<td>$6.8</td>
<td>$7.1</td>
<td>$165.00</td>
<td>$56.0K</td>
<td>1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$9.3</td>
<td>$9.1</td>
<td>$9.3</td>
<td>$145.00</td>
<td>$55.8K</td>
<td>2.1K</td>
<td align="right">87</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Philip Morris Intl</h3>
Created from the international operations of Altria in 2008, Philip Morris International sells cigarettes and reduced-risk products, including heatsticks, vapes, and oral nicotine offerings primarily outside of the US. With the 2023 acquisition of Swedish Match, a leading manufacturer of traditional oral tobacco products and nicotine pouches primarily in the US and Scandinavia, PMI has not only diversified away from smokeable products but also gained a toehold into the US to sell its iQOS heated tobacco product.
Having examined the options trading patterns of Philip Morris Intl, our attention now turns directly to the company. This shift allows us to delve into its present market position and performance
<h3>Where Is Philip Morris Intl Standing Right Now?</h3>
<ul>
<li>Currently trading with a volume of 3,491,113, the PM's price is up by 1.53%, now at $153.88. </li>
<li>RSI readings suggest the stock is currently may be overbought.</li>
<li>Anticipated earnings release is in 61 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What The Experts Say On Philip Morris Intl</h3>
Over the past month, 3 industry analysts have shared their insights on this stock, proposing an average target price of $146.67.
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&#x2A; An analyst from UBS persists with their Sell rating on Philip Morris Intl, maintaining a target price of $120. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from JP Morgan keeps a Overweight rating on Philip Morris Intl with a target price of $160. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Stifel persists with their Buy rating on Philip Morris Intl, maintaining a target price of $160. 
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Decoding Philip Morris Intl's Options Activity: What's the Big Picture?

Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bullish stance on PepsiCo (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PEP#NASDAQ">PEP</a>).
And retail traders should know.
We noticed this today when the trades showed up on publicly available options history that we track here at Benzinga.
Whether these are institutions or just wealthy individuals, we don't know. But when something this big happens with PEP, it often means somebody knows something is about to happen.
So how do we know what these investors just did? 
Today, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga</a>'s options scanner spotted 11 uncommon options trades for PepsiCo.
This isn't normal.
The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 45% bullish and 36%, bearish.
Out of all of the special options we uncovered, 2 are puts, for a total amount of $296,750, and 9 are calls, for a total amount of $346,807.
<h3>Predicted Price Range</h3>
Based on the trading activity, it appears that the significant investors are aiming for a price territory stretching from $140.0 to $165.0 for PepsiCo over the recent three months. 
<h3>Analyzing Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
In terms of liquidity and interest, the mean open interest for PepsiCo options trades today is 1574.82 with a total volume of 5,383.00.
In the following chart, we are able to follow the development of volume and open interest of call and put options for PepsiCo's big money trades within a strike price range of $140.0 to $165.0 over the last 30 days.
<h3>PepsiCo Option Activity Analysis: Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1740168985_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Noteworthy Options Activity:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>PEP</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$8.6</td>
<td>$8.5</td>
<td>$8.6</td>
<td>$150.00</td>
<td>$176.3K</td>
<td>1.2K</td>
<td>6</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PEP</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$7.3</td>
<td>$7.2</td>
<td>$7.3</td>
<td>$150.00</td>
<td>$120.4K</td>
<td>427</td>
<td>196</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PEP</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>02/28/25</td>
<td>$0.76</td>
<td>$0.56</td>
<td>$0.75</td>
<td>$155.00</td>
<td>$65.6K</td>
<td>543</td>
<td>2.2K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PEP</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$17.15</td>
<td>$16.85</td>
<td>$17.0</td>
<td>$140.00</td>
<td>$51.0K</td>
<td>337</td>
<td>30</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PEP</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>02/28/25</td>
<td>$9.2</td>
<td>$8.85</td>
<td>$9.0</td>
<td>$141.00</td>
<td>$40.5K</td>
<td>53</td>
<td>0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About PepsiCo</h3>
PepsiCo is a global leader in snacks and beverages, owning well-known household brands including Pepsi, Mountain Dew, Gatorade, Lay's, Cheetos, and Doritos, among others. The company dominates the global savory snacks market and also ranks as the second-largest beverage provider in the world (behind Coca-Cola) with diversified exposure to carbonated soft drinks, or CSD, as well as water, sports, and energy drink offerings. Convenience foods account for approximately 55% of its total revenue, with beverages making up the rest. Pepsi owns the bulk of its manufacturing and distribution capacity in the US and overseas. International markets made up 40% of both total sales and operating profits in 2024.
After a thorough review of the options trading surrounding PepsiCo, we move to examine the company in more detail. This includes an assessment of its current market status and performance.
<h3>Current Position of PepsiCo</h3>
<ul>
<li>Trading volume stands at 5,726,735, with PEP's price up by 2.89%, positioned at $153.41.</li>
<li>RSI indicators show the stock to be may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Earnings announcement expected in 60 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Professional Analyst Ratings for PepsiCo</h3>
5 market experts have recently issued ratings for this stock, with a consensus target price of $161.4.
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&#x2A; An analyst from Barclays has decided to maintain their Overweight rating on PepsiCo, which currently sits at a price target of $153. 
&#x2A; An analyst from JP Morgan persists with their Neutral rating on PepsiCo, maintaining a target price of $165. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Wells Fargo continues to hold a Equal-Weight rating for PepsiCo, targeting a price of $150. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Morgan Stanley continues to hold a Equal-Weight rating for PepsiCo, targeting a price of $168. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Jefferies continues to hold a Buy rating for PepsiCo, targeting a price of $171. 
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PepsiCo's Options Frenzy: What You Need to Know

Automatic Data Processing (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ADP#NASDAQ">ADP</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 10 years by 2.34% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 13.34%. Currently, Automatic Data Processing has a market capitalization of $126.43 billion. 
Buying $1000 In ADP: If an investor had bought $1000 of ADP stock 10 years ago, it would be worth $3,488.60 today based on a price of $310.73 for ADP at the time of writing.
<h3>Automatic Data Processing's Performance Over Last 10 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1740168918_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
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.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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GDEV Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GDEV#NASDAQ">GDEV</a>) shares are trading higher by 51% to $21.30 during Friday&#8217;s session after the company announced a one-time special cash dividend of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/02/g43879051/gdev-declares-one-time-nonrecurring-special-cash-dividend-of-3-31-per-share">$3.31 per share</a>.
What To Know: The $60 million payout will be funded from accumulated profits and is set for distribution on March 11, 2025, to shareholders of record as of March 3, 2025.
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The company says this move aligns with GDEV&#8217;s strategy to optimize capital structure by reducing excess liquidity while maintaining financial flexibility. The company emphasizes that this is a one-time event, with no plans for future dividends.
CEO Andrey Fadeev highlighted the dividend as a milestone in GDEV's public history, reinforcing shareholder value without sacrificing long-term growth. Post-distribution, the company says it will remain debt-free with a $153 million cash position. GDEV plans to release its audited 2024 financial results by first-quarter 2025&#8217;s end.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">How To Buy GDEV Stock</h2>
Besides going to a brokerage platform to purchase a share &#8211; or fractional share &#8211; of stock, you can also gain access to shares either by buying an exchange traded fund (ETF) that holds the stock itself, or by allocating yourself to a strategy in your 401(k) that would seek to acquire shares in a mutual fund or other instrument. 
For example, in GDEV&#8217;s case, it is in the Communication Services sector. An ETF will likely hold shares in many liquid and large companies that help track that sector, allowing an investor to gain exposure to the trends within that segment.
According to data from <a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/register174">Benzinga Pro</a>, GDEV has a 52-week high of $42.76 and a 52-week low of $14.10.

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