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B of A Securities analyst Ronald Epstein maintains RTX (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RTX#NYSE">RTX</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $145 to $155.

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Whales with a lot of money to spend have taken a noticeably bullish stance on Applied Mat.
Looking at options history for Applied Mat (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMAT#NASDAQ">AMAT</a>) we detected 12 trades.
If we consider the specifics of each trade, it is accurate to state that 66% of the investors opened trades with bullish expectations and 25% with bearish.
From the overall spotted trades, 2 are puts, for a total amount of $246,250 and 10, calls, for a total amount of $560,223.
<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 $175.0 and $230.0 for Applied Mat, spanning the last three months.
<h3>Insights into Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
Looking at the volume and open interest is an insightful way to conduct due diligence on a stock.
This data can help you track the liquidity and interest for Applied Mat'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 Applied Mat's whale activity within a strike price range from $175.0 to $230.0 in the last 30 days. 
<h3>Applied Mat Option Volume And Open Interest Over Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1738258275_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 align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>AMAT</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/31/25</td>
<td>$6.2</td>
<td>$5.2</td>
<td>$5.2</td>
<td>$182.50</td>
<td>$130.0K</td>
<td>445</td>
<td align="right">257</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMAT</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/31/25</td>
<td>$4.8</td>
<td>$4.65</td>
<td>$4.65</td>
<td>$182.50</td>
<td>$116.2K</td>
<td>445</td>
<td align="right">508</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMAT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$6.45</td>
<td>$5.65</td>
<td>$6.0</td>
<td>$200.00</td>
<td>$96.0K</td>
<td>1.3K</td>
<td align="right">162</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMAT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$10.5</td>
<td>$10.0</td>
<td>$10.05</td>
<td>$200.00</td>
<td>$80.4K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
<td align="right">81</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMAT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$2.0</td>
<td>$1.94</td>
<td>$2.0</td>
<td>$200.00</td>
<td>$80.0K</td>
<td>3.5K</td>
<td align="right">430</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Applied Mat</h3>
Applied Materials Inc is the largest semiconductor wafer fabrication equipment, or WFE, manufacturer in the world. Applied Materials has a broad portfolio spanning nearly every corner of the WFE ecosystem. Specifically, Applied Materials holds a market share leadership position in deposition, which entails the layering of new materials on semiconductor wafers. It is more exposed to general-purpose logic chips made at integrated device manufacturers and foundries. It counts the largest chipmakers in the world as customers, including TSMC, Intel, and Samsung.
<h3>Current Position of Applied Mat</h3>
<ul>
<li>Trading volume stands at 2,123,655, with AMAT's price up by 3.28%, positioned at $181.02.</li>
<li>RSI indicators show the stock to be may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Earnings announcement expected in 14 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What Analysts Are Saying About Applied Mat</h3>
Over the past month, 5 industry analysts have shared their insights on this stock, proposing an average target price of $200.4.
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&#x2A; An analyst from Susquehanna persists with their Neutral rating on Applied Mat, maintaining a target price of $165. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Barclays keeps a Equal-Weight rating on Applied Mat with a target price of $200. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Keybanc has elevated its stance to Overweight, setting a new price target at $225. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Goldman Sachs continues to hold a Buy rating for Applied Mat, targeting a price of $202. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Mizuho keeps a Outperform rating on Applied Mat with a target price of $210. 
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Deep-pocketed investors have adopted a bullish approach towards Domino's Pizza (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DPZ#NASDAQ">DPZ</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 DPZ usually suggests something big is about to happen.
We gleaned this information from our observations today when Benzinga's options scanner highlighted 11 extraordinary options activities for Domino's Pizza. This level of activity is out of the ordinary.
The general mood among these heavyweight investors is divided, with 63% leaning bullish and 27% bearish. Among these notable options, 5 are puts, totaling $435,174, and 6 are calls, amounting to $304,595.
<h3>Projected Price Targets</h3>
After evaluating the trading volumes and Open Interest, it's evident that the major market movers are focusing on a price band between $400.0 and $455.0 for Domino's Pizza, spanning the last three months.
<h3>Insights into Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
Looking at the volume and open interest is a powerful move while trading options. This data can help you track the liquidity and interest for Domino's Pizza'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 Domino's Pizza's whale trades within a strike price range from $400.0 to $455.0 in the last 30 days. 
<h3>Domino's Pizza Option Activity Analysis: Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1738258270_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 align="right">Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>DPZ</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$6.3</td>
<td>$5.6</td>
<td>$5.95</td>
<td>$445.00</td>
<td>$141.7K</td>
<td align="right">31</td>
<td align="right">317</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DPZ</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$6.3</td>
<td>$5.0</td>
<td>$5.0</td>
<td>$440.00</td>
<td>$125.0K</td>
<td align="right">24</td>
<td align="right">272</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DPZ</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$64.5</td>
<td>$61.0</td>
<td>$61.05</td>
<td>$400.00</td>
<td>$122.1K</td>
<td align="right">66</td>
<td align="right">20</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DPZ</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/31/25</td>
<td>$5.4</td>
<td>$5.3</td>
<td>$5.4</td>
<td>$450.00</td>
<td>$75.0K</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">169</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DPZ</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>02/07/25</td>
<td>$9.5</td>
<td>$8.3</td>
<td>$8.3</td>
<td>$455.00</td>
<td>$63.0K</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">88</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Domino's Pizza</h3>
Domino's is a restaurant operator and franchiser with nearly 20,600 global stores across more than 90 international markets at the end of 2023. The firm generates revenue through the sales of pizza, wings, salads, sandwiches, and desserts at company-owned stores, royalty and marketing contributions from franchise-operated stores, and its network of 25 domestic (and five Canadian) dough manufacturing and supply chain facilities, which centralize purchasing, preparation, and last-mile delivery for the firm's US and Canadian restaurants. With roughly $18.3 billion in 2023 system sales, Domino's is the largest player in the global pizza market, ahead of Pizza Hut, Little Caesars, and narrow-moat Papa John's.
Having examined the options trading patterns of Domino's Pizza, our attention now turns directly to the company. This shift allows us to delve into its present market position and performance
<h3>Present Market Standing of Domino's Pizza</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a volume of 535,782, the price of DPZ is up 5.93% at $453.16. </li>
<li>RSI indicators hint that the underlying stock may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Next earnings are expected to be released in 25 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Expert Opinions on Domino's Pizza</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 $451.25.
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&#x2A; An analyst from Oppenheimer persists with their Outperform rating on Domino's Pizza, maintaining a target price of $495. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Morgan Stanley persists with their Overweight rating on Domino's Pizza, maintaining a target price of $496. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Barclays keeps a Underweight rating on Domino's Pizza with a target price of $412. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Barclays has decided to maintain their Underweight rating on Domino's Pizza, which currently sits at a price target of $402. 
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Domino's Pizza Options Trading: A Deep Dive into Market Sentiment

Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bullish stance on Lam Research (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LRCX#NASDAQ">LRCX</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 LRCX, it often means somebody knows something is about to happen.
So how do we know what these investors just did? 
Today, <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/?utm_source=insights">Benzinga</a>'s options scanner spotted 21 uncommon options trades for Lam Research.
This isn't normal.
The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 47% bullish and 47%, bearish.
Out of all of the special options we uncovered, 3 are puts, for a total amount of $214,860, and 18 are calls, for a total amount of $1,183,085.
<h3>Projected Price Targets</h3>
Taking into account the Volume and Open Interest on these contracts, it appears that whales have been targeting a price range from $75.0 to $115.0 for Lam Research over the last 3 months. 
<h3>Insights into Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
In today's trading context, the average open interest for options of Lam Research stands at 1586.79, with a total volume reaching 12,424.00. The accompanying chart delineates the progression of both call and put option volume and open interest for high-value trades in Lam Research, situated within the strike price corridor from $75.0 to $115.0, throughout the last 30 days.
<h3>Lam Research Option Activity Analysis: Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1738258265_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>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>LRCX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$16.0</td>
<td>$15.85</td>
<td>$15.85</td>
<td>$75.00</td>
<td>$240.9K</td>
<td>1.2K</td>
<td>181</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>LRCX</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/31/25</td>
<td>$0.81</td>
<td>$0.8</td>
<td>$0.8</td>
<td>$79.00</td>
<td>$160.0K</td>
<td>833</td>
<td>2.2K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>LRCX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/31/25</td>
<td>$3.35</td>
<td>$3.2</td>
<td>$3.35</td>
<td>$78.00</td>
<td>$155.1K</td>
<td>2.7K</td>
<td>2.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>LRCX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/31/25</td>
<td>$3.35</td>
<td>$3.3</td>
<td>$3.3</td>
<td>$78.00</td>
<td>$104.3K</td>
<td>2.7K</td>
<td>1.9K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>LRCX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/31/25</td>
<td>$3.4</td>
<td>$3.35</td>
<td>$3.4</td>
<td>$78.00</td>
<td>$87.0K</td>
<td>2.7K</td>
<td>2.0K</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Lam Research</h3>
Lam Research is one of the largest semiconductor wafer fabrication equipment manufacturers in the world. It specializes in deposition and etch, which entail the buildup of layers on a semiconductor and the subsequent selective removal of patterns from each layer. Lam holds the top market share in etch and holds the clear second share in deposition. It is more exposed to memory chipmakers for DRAM and NAND chips. It counts as top customers the largest chipmakers in the world, including TSMC, Samsung, Intel, and Micron.
In light of the recent options history for Lam Research, it's now appropriate to focus on the company itself. We aim to explore its current performance.
<h3>Present Market Standing of Lam Research</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a trading volume of 13,508,207, the price of LRCX is up by 8.22%, reaching $81.33.</li>
<li>Current RSI values indicate that the stock is may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Next earnings report is scheduled for 83 days from now.</li>
</ul>
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When it comes to remote work, some people are taking full advantage of the flexibility it offers – and one software engineer has taken it to the next level. <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/overemployed/comments/1i354ox/just_hit_2_month_anniversary_with_j2_this_is/">Sharing</a> their story on Reddit's r/overemployed community, they detailed how they <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/24/08/40649739/americans-are-juggling-multiple-jobs-over-60-hours-every-week-to-pay-their-bills-">added a second job</a> paying $175,000 to their already comfortable $100,000 remote role. The result? Saving $20,000 in just two months.
Here's how they did it, why they say it's worth the effort and what others in the community had to say about their approach.
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For five years, they had been working a $100,000-a-year software engineering job that only required about 20 hours of actual work weekly. While the job's <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/startups/24/10/41231722/kevin-oleary-says-theres-no-worklife-balance-for-new-entrepreneurs-as-guys-in-mumbai-or-shanghai-wor">work-life balance</a> was great, they decided to test the waters of Overemployment – a strategy where people work two or more remote jobs at the same time.
"I decided to take a leap of faith and accepted J2 at $175,000," they wrote, referring to the second job. "I only expected to last a couple of weeks, but it has been surprisingly feasible." Fast forward two months and they had banked $20,000 in extra income, which they're using for a house down payment.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Juggling Two Jobs</h2>
How do they make it work? Both jobs are fully remote and they put in about 50 hours weekly across the two roles. &#8220;I usually do just enough work each day for both jobs that I can give a decent update at daily scrum ceremonies and then I catch up on Sundays and work a few hours for whatever job I'm behind on.&#8221;
The secret to success is focusing on completing enough work for each job to give solid updates during daily stand-ups, a common practice in software development. To stay on top of things, they use Sundays to catch up on tasks if either job falls behind during the week.
"I work much more efficiently than my coworkers, I guess," they shared. "I get assigned a task that it'd take the average dev a week to finish and I can do it in three days. I'm &#8216;active&#8217; 40 hours a week but really only work like 20."
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">The Financial Perks – and Challenges</h2>
The financial boost has been life-changing. With the additional income, they have been able to accelerate savings goals, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/buying-a-house-in-january">buy a house</a> and even treat themselves to small luxuries like <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/real-estate/24/05/38878508/millennials-coming-to-a-golf-course-community-near-you">new golf clubs</a>. But, as they admit, maintaining two jobs is challenging.
"It's Winter right now, so I&#8217;m hibernating inside anyways," they explained. "But if I make it through the spring, it's going to be tough not to leave J2. Hours are until 6 p.m. in the evening and it&#8217;s a contract, so I get no paid time off.&#8221; If they miss even one day, they&#8217;re giving up $600.
This dynamic has left them feeling a bit "trapped" by the high pay, but they're still grateful for the opportunity to build their financial cushion.
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The r/overemployed community chimed in with advice and encouragement. Some suggested they "slow roll" tasks by stretching out timelines to make juggling both roles easier. Others emphasized the importance of maximizing retirement contributions and investing wisely to make the most of the extra income.
One commenter summed it up: "Make hay while the sun shines. Make sure you max your 401(k), IRA, HSA, etc. and then pile a ton of the rest into a brokerage and/or mortgage."
Another user warned about burnout and recommended finding a sustainable pace. "Tailor your throughput to your team," they advised. "Do exactly enough."
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B of A Securities analyst David Barden maintains T-Mobile US (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TMUS#NASDAQ">TMUS</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $240 to $255.

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The U.S. telecom sector has delivered a robust performance over the past year, outpacing broader market gains. The S&amp;P Telecom Select Industry Index surged around 37% over the past year, significantly outperforming the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/market-summary/24/12/42751664/sp-500-ends-2024-23-higher-experts-see-double-digit-growth-for-2025">S&amp;P 500's 22.95% gain</a>. 
This strength has inevitably seeped into telecom-focused ETFs, making them attractive investment avenues. Here are three ETFs that could be a door for investors to ride this wave:
Strong gains in several telecom ETFs speak of the sector's bullish momentum:
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<li>Vanguard Communication Services ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VOX#NYSE">VOX</a>): Up 10% over the past three months and 31.36% over the past year.</li>
<li>Fidelity MSCI Communication Services Index ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FCOM#NYSE">FCOM</a>): Climbed 9.83% in the past three months and 31.52% over the past year.</li>
<li>iShares U.S. Telecommunications ETF (BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IYZ#BATS">IYZ</a>): Gained 6.7% over three months and 15% in a year.</li>
</ul>
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The telecom sector's outlook remains optimistic, considering the positive forecasts in artificial intelligence. Moreover, interest rate cuts throughout 2024, and President Trump&#8217;s push for further rate reductions, could support positive sentiments and hence, industry growth.
Notably, telecom giants AT&amp;T (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/T#NYSE">T</a>), Verizon (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VZ#NYSE">VZ</a>), T-Mobile (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TMUS#NASDAQ">TMUS</a>) and Comcast (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CMSCA#NASDAQ">CMSCA</a>) reported relatively healthy Q4 earnings, reinforcing investor confidence:
<ul>
<li>Comcast<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/43335926/comcast-q4-earnings-beats-estimates-peacock-subscribers-surge-29-dividend-raised-15-billion-buyback-approved"> exceeded Wall Street's expectations</a>, driven by strong broadband revenues, despite customer losses. Earnings per share (EPS) is at 96 cents adjusted revenue at $31.92 billion; net income was $4.78 billion, up 47% year over year, and adjusted EBITDA growth of 10%.</li>
<li>Verizon's Q4 results reflected healthy growth, with both revenue and earnings <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/01/43189382/verizon-q4-earnings-revenue-beat-1-million-mobile-and-broadband-subscriber-adds-business-segment-margin-expands">surpassing estimates</a>. Its EPS was recorded at $1.10 adjusted, revenue at $35.68 billion, and net Income at $5.11 billion, rebounding from a loss a year ago.</li>
<li>AT&amp;T reported <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/43230968/att-q4-earnings-307k-fiber-adds-projects-mid-teens-broadband-growth-in-2025">strong subscriber growth</a> and operational efficiency gains, with EPS and revenues at $0.54 and $32.3 billion respectively. Net Income of $4.03 billion nearly doubled from a year ago.</li>
<li>T-Mobile&#8217;s stock gained after it reported <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/01/43300596/t-mobile-q4-earnings-beats-estimates-adds-1-9-million-postpaid-customers-targets-6-million-new-customers-in-2025">strong fourth-quarter results</a>, surpassing analyst expectations. Its EPS was $2.57, and revenue came in at $21.87 billion.</li>
</ul>
U.S. telecom ETFs remain well-positioned for continued growth thanks to strong corporate earnings and an optimistic industry outlook.
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HC Wainwright &amp; Co. analyst Ed Arce reiterates Inventiva (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IVA#NASDAQ">IVA</a>) with a Buy and maintains $13 price target.

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HC Wainwright & Co. Reiterates Buy on Inventiva, Maintains $13 Price Target

Roper Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ROP#NASDAQ">ROP</a>) shares are <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/01/g43331658/roper-technologies-announces-2024-financial-results">trading higher on Thursday</a>.
The company reported fourth quarter adjusted earnings per share of $4.81, beating the street view of $4.73. Quarterly sales of $1.877 billion outpaced the analyst consensus estimate of $1.829 billion.
Revenue increased by 16%, with a 9% contribution from acquisitions and a 7% increase in organic revenue.
"We grew free cash flow 16% to $2.3 billion, surpassing the $2 billion milestone for the first time in our history,&#8221; said Neil Hunn, Roper Technologies&#8217; President and CEO.
The company exited the quarter with cash and equivalents worth $188.2 million, and net inventories worth $120.8 million.
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&#8220;We deployed $3.6 billion of capital toward high-quality vertical software acquisitions, highlighted by Procare Solutions, a leading early childhood education software company, and Transact Campus, which was successfully combined with our CBORD education &amp; healthcare software business,&#8221; Hunn added.
Roper Technologies' long-term debt (net of current portion) as at quarter end was $6.579 billion, higher than $5.830 billion in the year-ago period.
Outlook: Roper Technologies expects FY25 adjusted earnings per share to be between $19.75 and $20.00, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/calendars/guidance">slightly below the $20.06 estimate.</a>
For the first quarter, the company anticipates adjusted EPS in the range of $4.70 to $4.74, compared to the $4.84 estimate.
Price Action: ROP shares are trading higher by 6.882% to $580.36 at last check Thursday.
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B of A Securities analyst Robert Ohmes maintains Harley-Davidson (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HOG#NYSE">HOG</a>) with a Buy and lowers the price target from $40 to $35.

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Benchmark analyst David Williams reiterates MaxLinear (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MXL#NASDAQ">MXL</a>) with a Buy and maintains $28 price target.

Benchmark Reiterates Buy on MaxLinear, Maintains $28 Price Target

Quest Diagnostics Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DGX#NYSE">DGX</a>) shares are trading higher Thursday after the company reported better-than-expected financial results <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/01/n43331467/quest-diagnostics-reports-fourth-quarter-and-full-year-2024-financial-results-provides-guidance-fo">for the fourth quarter</a>.
What Happened: Quest Diagnostics reported fourth-quarter revenue of $2.62 billion, beating analyst estimates of $2.58 billion, according to <a href="http://pro.benzinga.com">Benzinga Pro</a>. The company reported fourth-quarter adjusted earnings of $2.23 per share, beating estimates of $2.19 per share. 
Total revenue was up 14.5% year-over-year, while earnings grew 14.7% year-over-year. 
Quest&#8217;s board authorized a 6.7% increase to the company&#8217;s quarterly dividend from 75 cents to 80 cents. The dividend will be payable on April 21 to shareholders of record as of April 7. 
&#8220;In the&nbsp;fourth quarter, we delivered impressive revenue growth of nearly&nbsp;15%, including approximately&nbsp;5%&nbsp;organic growth, while also improving our profitability,&#8221; said&nbsp;Jim Davis, chairman, president and CEO of Quest Diagnostics.
&#8220;For the full year, we drove revenue growth of close to&nbsp;7%, including approximately&nbsp;3%&nbsp;from organic growth. Our team completed eight acquisitions, including LifeLabs in&nbsp;Canada, expanded our advanced diagnostics portfolio, and extended our geographic and market reach with new clinical, consumer and health plan customers.&#8221;
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Outlook: Quest Diagnostics expects full-year 2025 revenue to be in the range of $10.7 billion to $10.85 billion. The company expects earnings to be in the range of $8.34 to $8.59 per share, versus estimates of $8.82 per share. 
&#8220;Our&nbsp;guidance&nbsp;for 2025 reflects our confidence in the core strength of our business, continuing robust utilization, and the momentum from acquisitions completed in 2024,&#8221; Davis added.
DGX Price Action: <a href="http://benzinga.com/quote/dgx">Quest Diagnostics shares</a> were up 6.01% at $164.78 at the time of publication, according to <a href="http://pro.benzinga.com">Benzinga Pro</a>.
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HC Wainwright &amp; Co. analyst Emily Bodnar reiterates Atossa Therapeutics (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ATOS#NASDAQ">ATOS</a>) with a Buy and maintains $7 price target.

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B of A Securities analyst Wamsi Mohan maintains IBM (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IBM#NYSE">IBM</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $260 to $270.

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B of A Securities analyst Alice Xiao maintains Victoria's Secret (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VSCO#NYSE">VSCO</a>) with a Underperform and lowers the price target from $40 to $35.

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B of A Securities Maintains Underperform on Victoria's Secret, Lowers Price Target to $35

HC Wainwright &amp; Co. analyst Heiko Ihle maintains McEwen Mining (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MUX#NYSE">MUX</a>) with a Buy and lowers the price target from $19 to $18.

HC Wainwright & Co. Maintains Buy on McEwen Mining, Lowers Price Target to $18

Startengine Crowdfunding

Kevin O&#39;Leary, the well-known entrepreneur, investor, and television personality, is not one to shy away from self-promotion. From his regular appearances on &quot;Shark Tank&quot; to his frequent media appearances, O&#39;Leary has built a reputation as a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/22/12/29993620/exclusive-oleary-and-scaramucci-at-benzingas-future-of-crypto-you-have-to-think-long-term-">savvy and promotional businessman</a>.

Though his latest promotion upset some investors.

What Happened: In the wake of the collapse of the Silicon Valley Bank (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SIVB#NASDAQ">SIVB</a>), the second-largest bank collapse in U.S. history, O&#39;Leary took to Twitter to promote a company he is invested in.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
SVB shut down. When a crisis hits, put all your options on the table. Platforms like <a href="https://twitter.com/StartEngineLA?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@StartEngineLA</a> are here to help you secure funding you need, on your own terms: <a href="https://t.co/Gbzdwh9h4i">https://t.co/Gbzdwh9h4i</a>
&mdash; Kevin O&#39;Leary aka Mr. Wonderful (@kevinolearytv) <a href="https://twitter.com/kevinolearytv/status/1635275410660536321?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 13, 2023</a></blockquote>
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Under the tweet, O&rsquo;Leary disclosed that he is a paid spokesperson for Startengine Crowdfunding Inc (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/STGC#OTC">STGC</a>), where he earns $400,000 per year for the first three years, then $420,000 in year four, $450,000 in year five, and $480,000 in year six.

O&rsquo;Leary was also paid <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/22/12/30010867/shark-tanks-oleary-tussles-with-cnbc-over-11m-loss-from-ftx-fallout-heres-what-he-told-ben">roughly $15 million</a> to be a spokesperson for failed crypto exchange FTX, something one of his Twitter followers was quick to bring up.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
Cant trust you nor your company after your FTX drama
&mdash; bitcoinbuff (@bitcoinbuff) <a href="https://twitter.com/bitcoinbuff/status/1635308114860982272?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 13, 2023</a></blockquote>
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The investor also received compensation from StartEngine in the form of 322,506 options at a $7.50 strike price and 343,282 options at a $40.50 strike price.

In a <a href="https://twitter.com/kevinolearytv/status/1635005354953289728">separate tweet</a>, O&#39;Leary offered his opinion on what happened with SVB, saying that the &quot;combination of a negligent board of directors [at] SVB with idiot management is the potent cocktail that led to a disastrous outcome,&quot; adding that the takeaway for depositors who almost lost their money is to &quot;never put more than 20% of your liquid assets in any one financial institution!&quot;

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