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SRAX (OTC:SRAX) Stock, Option Chain

SRAX

SRAX Inc is a financial technology company that unlocks data and insights for publicly traded companies. Through its premier investor intelligence and communications platform, Sequire, companies can track investor's behavior and trends and use those insights to engage current and potential investors across marketing channels.

Social Reality

SRAX Inc

<p><a href="https://www.theglobeandmail.com/business/article-gfl-in-talks-with-apollo-to-sell-environmental-services-division-for-8/">https://www.theglobeandmail.com/business/article-gfl-in-talks-with-apollo-to-sell-environmental-services-division-for-8/</a></p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>Canadian waste management giant GFL Environmental Inc. <a href="https://www.theglobeandmail.com/investing/markets/stocks/GFL-T/">GFL-T</a> is in exclusive talks with Apollo Global Management to sell its environmental services division for around $8-billion.</p>
<p>GFL launched an auction for the division earlier this year and Apollo has emerged as the likely buyer, according to two sources familiar with the negotiations. The deal is expected to be announced in early January, however, talks are still ongoing and the terms could change.</p>
<p>GFL's environmental services division offers liquid waste management and soil remediation services, among other things, and the business is appealing to private equity buyers because it has predictable revenues and can be considered an infrastructure asset.</p>
<p>The Globe and Mail is not naming the sources because they were not authorized to speak publicly about the transaction.</p>
<p>GFL disclosed on a quarterly conference call in November that it expected to make around $6-billion after tax on the sale. The exact amount that will flow to GFL in the $8-billion Apollo deal is still being negotiated and will depend on the corporate tax treatment.</p>
<p>GFL has said it plans on using $3.5-billion of the sale proceeds to pay down debt, and the remaining amount will be used to buy back shares and for general corporate purposes. One possibility is for shares of the two main backers, BC Partners and OTPP, to be repurchased.</p>
<p>GFL is selling the division because its $9.5-billion debt load started making rating agencies and investors nervous as interest rates rose. The company's share price struggled during the first half of 2024, but has kept climbing since<a href="https://www.theglobeandmail.com/business/article-waste-management-giant-gfl-hires-financial-adviser-to-review-two/"> The Globe reported</a> in June that GFL was weighing a privatization or a sale of the environmental services division.</p>


News

Asset Sales

'GFL In Talks With Apollo To Sell Environmental Services Division For $8B' - The Globe And Mail

WIIM

ECOR

ElectroCore shares are trading higher after HC Wainwright & Co. raised its price target on the stock from $22 to $25.

RGTI

Rigetti Computing shares are trading lower following recent strength in quantum stocks. Citron Research, on X, posted that "Small-cap quantum stocks are in a bubble" and mentioned the company.

Trading Ideas

YSXT

YSX Tech Shares Halted On Circuit Breaker To The Upside

IONQ

IonQ shares are trading lower following recent strength in quantum stocks. Citron Research, on X, posted that "Small-cap quantum stocks are in a bubble" and mentioned the company.

IPOs

YSX Tech Shares Open For Trade At $4.05/Share; IPO Priced At $4/Share On 1.25M Shares

Workiva shares are trading higher after Stifel upgraded the stock from Hold to Buy and raised its price target from $102 to $130.

<p>Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bullish stance on <strong>MARA Holdings</strong> (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MARA#NASDAQ">MARA</a>).</p>
<p>And retail traders should know.</p>
<p>We noticed this today when the trades showed up on publicly available options history that we track here at Benzinga.</p>
<p>Whether these are institutions or just wealthy individuals, we don't know. But when something this big happens with MARA, it often means somebody knows something is about to happen.</p>
<p>So how do we know what these investors just did? </p>
<p>Today, <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/?utm_source=insights">Benzinga</a>'s options scanner spotted 11 uncommon options trades for MARA Holdings.</p>
<p>This isn't normal.</p>
<p>The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 54% bullish and 45%, bearish.</p>
<p>Out of all of the special options we uncovered, 2 are puts, for a total amount of $107,870, and 9 are calls, for a total amount of $895,168.</p>
<h3>Predicted Price Range</h3>
<p>Taking into account the Volume and Open Interest on these contracts, it appears that whales have been targeting a price range from $23.5 to $40.0 for MARA Holdings over the last 3 months. </p>
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Trends</h3>
<p>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 MARA Holdings'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 MARA Holdings's whale trades within a strike price range from $23.5 to $40.0 in the last 30 days. </p>
<h3>MARA Holdings 30-Day Option Volume &amp; Interest Snapshot</h3>
<p><img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1734536734_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" /></p>
<h3>Significant Options Trades Detected:</h3>
<p>
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th><strong>Symbol</strong></th>
<th><strong>PUT/CALL</strong></th>
<th><strong>Trade Type</strong></th>
<th><strong>Sentiment</strong></th>
<th><strong>Exp. Date</strong></th>
<th><strong>Ask</strong></th>
<th><strong>Bid</strong></th>
<th><strong>Price</strong></th>
<th><strong>Strike Price</strong></th>
<th><strong>Total Trade Price</strong></th>
<th><strong>Open Interest</strong></th>
<th><strong>Volume</strong></th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>MARA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$4.55</td>
<td>$4.4</td>
<td>$4.55</td>
<td>$25.00</td>
<td>$455.0K</td>
<td>3.6K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MARA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$0.54</td>
<td>$0.48</td>
<td>$0.54</td>
<td>$25.00</td>
<td>$102.6K</td>
<td>18.6K</td>
<td>2.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MARA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/27/24</td>
<td>$0.93</td>
<td>$0.9</td>
<td>$0.9</td>
<td>$26.00</td>
<td>$90.0K</td>
<td>5.8K</td>
<td>2.2K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MARA</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/27/24</td>
<td>$1.25</td>
<td>$1.07</td>
<td>$1.25</td>
<td>$23.50</td>
<td>$68.7K</td>
<td>868</td>
<td>560</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MARA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$6.6</td>
<td>$6.5</td>
<td>$6.6</td>
<td>$30.00</td>
<td>$66.0K</td>
<td>7.6K</td>
<td>133</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</p>
<h3>About MARA Holdings</h3>
<p>MARA Holdings Inc leverages digital asset compute to support the energy transformation. It secures the blockchain ledger and supports the energy transformation by converting clean, stranded, or underutilized energy into economic value.</p>
<p>In light of the recent options history for MARA Holdings, it's now appropriate to focus on the company itself. We aim to explore its current performance.</p>
<h3>Present Market Standing of MARA Holdings</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a volume of 11,309,613, the price of MARA is down -3.71% at $23.69. </li>
<li>RSI indicators hint that the underlying stock may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Next earnings are expected to be released in 70 days.</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Unusual Options Activity Detected: Smart Money on the Move</strong></p>
<p>Benzinga Edge's Unusual Options board spots potential market movers before they happen. See what positions big money is taking on your favorite stocks. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premium/ideas/benzinga-edge-checkout/?t=Be8be9arja3be22bz20&amp;utm_source=benzinga-insights"><strong>Click here for access</strong></a>.</p>
<p>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 MARA Holdings options trades with real-time alerts from <a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/register174">Benzinga Pro</a>.</p>


Options

Markets

MARA

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

<p>Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bearish stance on <strong>PayPal Holdings</strong> (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PYPL#NASDAQ">PYPL</a>).</p>
<p>And retail traders should know.</p>
<p>We noticed this today when the trades showed up on publicly available options history that we track here at Benzinga.</p>
<p>Whether these are institutions or just wealthy individuals, we don't know. But when something this big happens with PYPL, it often means somebody knows something is about to happen.</p>
<p>So how do we know what these investors just did? </p>
<p>Today, <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/?utm_source=insights">Benzinga</a>'s options scanner spotted 11 uncommon options trades for PayPal Holdings.</p>
<p>This isn't normal.</p>
<p>The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 36% bullish and 45%, bearish.</p>
<p>Out of all of the special options we uncovered, 4 are puts, for a total amount of $340,200, and 7 are calls, for a total amount of $357,555.</p>
<h3>Expected Price Movements</h3>
<p>Analyzing the Volume and Open Interest in these contracts, it seems that the big players have been eyeing a price window from $70.0 to $110.0 for PayPal Holdings during the past quarter. </p>
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Development</h3>
<p>Examining the volume and open interest provides crucial insights into stock research. This information is key in gauging liquidity and interest levels for PayPal Holdings's options at certain strike prices. Below, we present a snapshot of the trends in volume and open interest for calls and puts across PayPal Holdings's significant trades, within a strike price range of $70.0 to $110.0, over the past month.</p>
<h3>PayPal Holdings Option Volume And Open Interest Over Last 30 Days</h3>
<p><img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1734536728_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" /></p>
<h3>Largest Options Trades Observed:</h3>
<p>
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th><strong>Symbol</strong></th>
<th><strong>PUT/CALL</strong></th>
<th><strong>Trade Type</strong></th>
<th><strong>Sentiment</strong></th>
<th><strong>Exp. Date</strong></th>
<th><strong>Ask</strong></th>
<th><strong>Bid</strong></th>
<th><strong>Price</strong></th>
<th><strong>Strike Price</strong></th>
<th><strong>Total Trade Price</strong></th>
<th><strong>Open Interest</strong></th>
<th align="right"><strong>Volume</strong></th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>PYPL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$26.45</td>
<td>$25.6</td>
<td>$25.9</td>
<td>$70.00</td>
<td>$129.4K</td>
<td>432</td>
<td align="right">50</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PYPL</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/18/26</td>
<td>$26.45</td>
<td>$25.5</td>
<td>$25.5</td>
<td>$110.00</td>
<td>$102.0K</td>
<td>40</td>
<td align="right">40</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PYPL</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/19/25</td>
<td>$26.0</td>
<td>$23.25</td>
<td>$23.5</td>
<td>$110.00</td>
<td>$94.0K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
<td align="right">40</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PYPL</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$12.5</td>
<td>$12.35</td>
<td>$12.5</td>
<td>$97.50</td>
<td>$72.5K</td>
<td>1</td>
<td align="right">67</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PYPL</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$23.95</td>
<td>$23.6</td>
<td>$23.9</td>
<td>$110.00</td>
<td>$71.7K</td>
<td>746</td>
<td align="right">130</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</p>
<h3>About PayPal Holdings</h3>
<p>PayPal was spun off from eBay in 2015 and provides electronic payment solutions to merchants and consumers, with a focus on online transactions. The company had 426 million active accounts at the end of 2023. The company also owns Venmo, a person-to-person payment platform.</p>
<p>In light of the recent options history for PayPal Holdings, it's now appropriate to focus on the company itself. We aim to explore its current performance.</p>
<h3>PayPal Holdings's Current Market Status</h3>
<ul>
<li>Trading volume stands at 1,298,411, with PYPL's price down by -0.48%, positioned at $90.42.</li>
<li>RSI indicators show the stock to be may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Earnings announcement expected in 49 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Expert Opinions on PayPal Holdings</h3>
<p>In the last month, 5 experts released ratings on this stock with an average target price of $107.0.</p>
<p><strong>Turn $1000 into $1270 in just 20 days?</strong></p>
<p>20-year pro options trader reveals his one-line chart technique that shows when to buy and sell. Copy his trades, which have had averaged a 27% profit every 20 days. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premium/ideas/options-moneyline-2/?t=Moop1arja3be22op14&amp;utm_source=benzinga-insights"><strong>Click here for access</strong></a>.<br />
&#x2A; An analyst from RBC Capital has revised its rating downward to Outperform, adjusting the price target to $100.<br />
&#x2A; An analyst from Macquarie persists with their Outperform rating on PayPal Holdings, maintaining a target price of $115.<br />
&#x2A; An analyst from Wolfe Research has elevated its stance to Outperform, setting a new price target at $107.<br />
&#x2A; An analyst from B of A Securities upgraded its action to Buy with a price target of $103.<br />
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Barclays continues to hold a Overweight rating for PayPal Holdings, targeting a price of $110. </p>
<p>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 PayPal Holdings options trades with real-time alerts from <a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/register174">Benzinga Pro</a>.</p>


PYPL

What the Options Market Tells Us About PayPal Holdings

<p>Deep-pocketed investors have adopted a bearish approach towards Viking Therapeutics (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VKTX#NASDAQ">VKTX</a>), and it's something market players shouldn't ignore. Our tracking of public options records at Benzinga unveiled this significant move today. The identity of these investors remains unknown, but such a substantial move in VKTX usually suggests something big is about to happen.</p>
<p>We gleaned this information from our observations today when Benzinga's options scanner highlighted 9 extraordinary options activities for Viking Therapeutics. This level of activity is out of the ordinary.</p>
<p>The general mood among these heavyweight investors is divided, with 22% leaning bullish and 77% bearish. Among these notable options, 2 are puts, totaling $53,630, and 7 are calls, amounting to $255,390.</p>
<h3>Predicted Price Range</h3>
<p>After evaluating the trading volumes and Open Interest, it's evident that the major market movers are focusing on a price band between $45.0 and $65.0 for Viking Therapeutics, spanning the last three months.</p>
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Trends</h3>
<p>In today's trading context, the average open interest for options of Viking Therapeutics stands at 1159.25, with a total volume reaching 3,361.00. The accompanying chart delineates the progression of both call and put option volume and open interest for high-value trades in Viking Therapeutics, situated within the strike price corridor from $45.0 to $65.0, throughout the last 30 days.</p>
<h3>Viking Therapeutics 30-Day Option Volume &amp; Interest Snapshot</h3>
<p><img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1734536723_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" /></p>
<h3>Noteworthy Options Activity:</h3>
<p>
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th><strong>Symbol</strong></th>
<th><strong>PUT/CALL</strong></th>
<th><strong>Trade Type</strong></th>
<th><strong>Sentiment</strong></th>
<th><strong>Exp. Date</strong></th>
<th><strong>Ask</strong></th>
<th><strong>Bid</strong></th>
<th><strong>Price</strong></th>
<th><strong>Strike Price</strong></th>
<th><strong>Total Trade Price</strong></th>
<th align="right"><strong>Open Interest</strong></th>
<th align="right"><strong>Volume</strong></th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>VKTX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$5.4</td>
<td>$5.1</td>
<td>$5.2</td>
<td>$60.00</td>
<td>$52.0K</td>
<td align="right">829</td>
<td align="right">273</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>VKTX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$5.3</td>
<td>$5.2</td>
<td>$5.2</td>
<td>$60.00</td>
<td>$52.0K</td>
<td align="right">829</td>
<td align="right">173</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>VKTX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$3.6</td>
<td>$3.2</td>
<td>$3.3</td>
<td>$45.00</td>
<td>$35.6K</td>
<td align="right">271</td>
<td align="right">280</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>VKTX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$3.3</td>
<td>$3.0</td>
<td>$3.0</td>
<td>$45.00</td>
<td>$33.6K</td>
<td align="right">271</td>
<td align="right">822</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>VKTX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$3.5</td>
<td>$3.1</td>
<td>$3.1</td>
<td>$45.00</td>
<td>$31.0K</td>
<td align="right">271</td>
<td align="right">578</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</p>
<h3>About Viking Therapeutics</h3>
<p>Viking Therapeutics Inc is a healthcare service provider. The company specializes in the area of biopharmaceutical development focused on metabolic and endocrine disorders. The company's clinical program pipeline consists of VK2809, VK5211, VK0214 products. VK2809 and VK0214 are orally available, tissue and receptor-subtype selective agonists of the thyroid hormone receptor beta. VK5211 is an orally available, non-steroidal selective androgen receptor modulator.</p>
<p>After a thorough review of the options trading surrounding Viking Therapeutics, we move to examine the company in more detail. This includes an assessment of its current market status and performance.</p>
<h3>Present Market Standing of Viking Therapeutics</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a trading volume of 3,362,736, the price of VKTX is down by -9.27%, reaching $42.37.</li>
<li>Current RSI values indicate that the stock is may be oversold.</li>
<li>Next earnings report is scheduled for 49 days from now.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Expert Opinions on Viking Therapeutics</h3>
<p>In the last month, 5 experts released ratings on this stock with an average target price of $97.8.</p>
<p><strong>Turn $1000 into $1270 in just 20 days?</strong></p>
<p>20-year pro options trader reveals his one-line chart technique that shows when to buy and sell. Copy his trades, which have had averaged a 27% profit every 20 days. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premium/ideas/options-moneyline-2/?t=Moop1arja3be22op14&amp;utm_source=benzinga-insights"><strong>Click here for access</strong></a>.<br />
&#x2A; An analyst from Piper Sandler has revised its rating downward to Overweight, adjusting the price target to $74.<br />
&#x2A; In a cautious move, an analyst from HC Wainwright &amp; Co. downgraded its rating to Buy, setting a price target of $102.<br />
&#x2A; An analyst from HC Wainwright &amp; Co. downgraded its action to Buy with a price target of $102.<br />
&#x2A; Reflecting concerns, an analyst from B. Riley Securities lowers its rating to Buy with a new price target of $109.<br />
&#x2A; An analyst from HC Wainwright &amp; Co. downgraded its action to Buy with a price target of $102. </p>
<p>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 Viking Therapeutics options trades with real-time alerts from <a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/register174">Benzinga Pro</a>.</p>


VKTX

Smart Money Is Betting Big In VKTX Options

VUZI

Vuzix shares are trading higher after the company announced it entered into a strategic agreement with Augmex and has shipped an initial six-figure order.

<p>Allison Transmission (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ALSN#NYSE">ALSN</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 10 years by 1.49% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 12.78%. Currently, Allison Transmission has a market capitalization of $9.75 billion. </p>
<p><strong>Buying $1000 In ALSN:</strong> If an investor had bought $1000 of ALSN stock 10 years ago, it would be worth <strong>$3,361.85</strong> today based on a price of $112.50 for ALSN at the time of writing.</p>
<h3>Allison Transmission's Performance Over Last 10 Years</h3>
<p><img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1734536710_0.png" alt="comp_fig" /></p>
<p>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.</p>
<p><em>This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.</em></p>


ALSN

Here's How Much $1000 Invested In Allison Transmission 10 Years Ago Would Be Worth Today

<p>Citigroup  analyst Patrick Cunningham   maintains Ecovyst (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ECVT#NYSE">ECVT</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $8 to $9.</p>


Price Target

Analyst Ratings

ECVT

Citigroup Maintains Buy on Ecovyst, Raises Price Target to $9

EnerSys shares are trading higher after the company raised its Q3 and FY25 adjusted EPS guidance above estimates.

NOTV

Inotic shares are trading lower after the company announced a public offering of 6 million shares priced at $4.25 per unit.

<p>RBC Capital  analyst Leonid Timashev   maintains Cytokinetics (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CYTK#NASDAQ">CYTK</a>) with a Outperform and raises the price target from $80 to $82.</p>


CYTK

RBC Capital Maintains Outperform on Cytokinetics, Raises Price Target to $82

<p>Citigroup  analyst Patrick Cunningham   maintains DuPont de Nemours (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DD#NYSE">DD</a>) with a Buy and lowers the price target from $98 to $92.</p>


Citigroup Maintains Buy on DuPont de Nemours, Lowers Price Target to $92

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<p>NBA Hall of Famer and analyst <strong>Shaquille O'Neal </strong>has added a custom Lucid Air from <strong>Lucid Group</strong> (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LCID#NASDAQ">LCID</a>) to the list of vehicles he owns, which includes several <strong>Tesla</strong> (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) Cybertruck <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/entertainment/24/09/40758484/nba-legend-shaq-shows-off-his-new-widebody-carbon-fiber-tesla-cybertruck-elon-musk-has-a-on">electric pickup trucks.</a></p>
<p><strong>What Happened: </strong>O'Neal, also known as <strong>Shaq</strong>, is a fan of owning multiple vehicles, especially when he <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/entertainment/24/08/40413674/nba-legend-shaq-missed-his-tesla-cybertruck-so-much-instead-of-shipping-it-from-vegas-to-at">likes them so much.</a></p>
<p>The 7'1" former NBA star often needs to have his vehicles customized to make them more comfortable for his larger than life frame. That's what happened with one of his newest vehicles, a Lucid Air.</p>
<p>Shaq had a four-door Lucid Air turned into a two-door coupe to better fit inside, as <a href="https://insideevs.com/news/744608/shaq-lucid-air-coupe-custom/">reported </a>by InsideEVs. The customization job was done by <strong>West Coast Customs</strong>, a body shop made famous on the former MTV show "Pimp My Ride." The shop often works with celebrities and global brands on custom jobs.</p>
<p>Images <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DDshjRWywyk/">shared </a>on Instagram show the custom Lucid Air has larger doors than the retail model along with other modifications. As with many Shaq vehicles, modifications often include new custom tires. The front of the car also features the word "Diesel," a reference to Shaq's DJ Diesel music personality, replacing the word "Lucid."</p>
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<p><strong>Why It's Important</strong>: Shaq owns at least two Cybertrucks, which feature several customizations, but none as big a job needed to switch the Lucid Air from a four-door to a two-door.</p>
<p>One of the Cybertruck custom jobs caught the attention of Tesla CEO <strong>Elon Musk</strong>, who responded to a photo of it on social media platform X.</p>
<p>Shaq also famously bought two Lamborghini Gallardos previously for $600,000 and had them spliced together to make a larger version of the vehicle, as reported by <a href="https://jalopnik.com/remember-when-shaquille-o-neal-had-a-lengthened-lamborg-1851621497">Jalopnik</a>.</p>
<p>While Shaq wanted a two-door electric coupe for himself, Lucid will likely not be making a similar model for the public. Many automotive companies are moving towards SUVs, including three-row SUVs due to customer demand.</p>
<p>Lucid opened orders for the Lucid Gravity SUV on Nov. 7, it's second vehicle launch.</p>
<p>The company delivered 7,124 vehicles through the first <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/11/41826774/lucid-q3-earnings-revenue-beat-eps-beat-on-track-to-produce-9k-vehicles-in-2024">three quarters of the year</a>, with guidance of 9,000 vehicle deliveries in 2024.</p>
<p>Having Shaq as one of their customers could help Lucid's brand awareness and provide some free marketing along the way. The fact that Shaq owns vehicles from both Tesla and Lucid could also amplify the rivalry between the two electric vehicle companies if anyone ever asks the NBA Hall of Famer which model and company he prefers.</p>
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<p><em>Photo Shutterstock</em></p>


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