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My Size, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MYSZ#NASDAQ">MYSZ</a>) stock is moving higher on Friday after the company announced its annual shareholder update which included financial targets for 2025 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/24/12/n42700273/mysize-present-year-over-year-growth-2025-targets-15m-revenue-anticipates-strong-2024-finish-close">and year-end projections.</a>
What To Know: The company announced that it anticipates closing 2024 with $8.5 million in revenue, a 23% year-over-year growth. My Size attributes the recent traction gained over the past year to technological advancements and market expansion of its e-commerce platform, Orgad.
The company expects that it will be able to utilize this momentum in order to hit $15 million in revenue by 2025. In addition,&nbsp;the company believes that it will be able to achieve further operational cost savings that will enhance flexibility in cash flow management.
&#8220;Our preliminary financial results highlight Orgad&#8217;s pivotal role in driving our revenue growth. By optimizing operational efficiency and capitalizing on strategic market expansions, Orgad demonstrates its capacity to deliver strong performance while providing the flexibility needed to pursue ambitious targets,&#8221; said Ronen Luzon, Founder and CEO of MySize. 
&#8220;2024 has proven that our strategy is not just ambitious, but highly effective, and we believe that it lays the groundwork for sustainable growth.&#8221;
My Size also announced the company is shifting the focus of Orgad from focusing primarily on&nbsp;North America&nbsp;to expanding operations across&nbsp;Europe. This shift comes after receiving certification to become a supplier for a major European retailer
&#8220;We believe that&nbsp;Europe&nbsp;represents a significant opportunity for Orgad as we tap into new markets and strengthen relationships with global retail leaders,&#8221; Luzon said.
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MYSZ Price Action: At the time of publication, My Size stock is moving 41.7% higher at $5.93, according to data from <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>.
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On Thursday, U.S. stocks experienced a slight downturn as the S&amp;P 500 and NASDAQ indices both edging lower marginally. The S&amp;P 500 slipped by 0.04% to 6,037.59, while the NASDAQ fell 0.05% to 20,020.36. Meanwhile, the Dow Jones Industrial Average saw a marginal increase of 0.07%, closing at 43,325.80.
These are the top stocks that gained the attention of retail traders and investors throughout the day:
Rigetti Computing Inc.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RGTI#NASDAQ">RGTI</a>)
Rigetti Computing&#8217;s stock surged by 36.04%, closing at $15.44. It hit an intraday high of $15.50 and a low of $10.76, with a 52-week range of $0.66 to $15.50. Rigetti Computing was in focus after launching its 84-qubit <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42681352/us-futures-tumble-after-christmas-break-but-analysts-still-expect-a-santa-claus-rally">Ankaa-3 quantum computer</a> with improved hardware. The stock has been in focus as investor attention shifts to Quantum computing and hit an all-time high on Thursday.
GameStop Corp.&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GME#NYSE">GME</a>)
GameStop shares increased by 5.94%, closing at $32.99. The stock reached a high of $34.37 and a low of $31.60, with a 52-week high of $64.83 and a low of $9.95. The rally was influenced by a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/24/12/42679610/roaring-kittys-christmas-post-has-gamestop-rallying-7-in-overnight-trading-memecoin-connected-to-trader-also-surge">Christmas post</a> from Roaring Kitty a.k.a Keith Patrick Gill, which sparked interest among investors.
Palladyne AI Corp.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PDYN#NASDAQ">PDYN</a>)
Palladyne AI saw its stock jump by 47.57%, closing at $7.29. The stock&#8217;s intraday high was $8.86, with a low of $6.30, and it has a 52-week range of $1.26 to $8.86. The surge followed the company&#8217;s announcement of its&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42693853/palladyne-ai-shares-are-surging-today-what-you-need-to-know">successful autonomous tracking flight</a>&nbsp;using its Palladyne Pilot AI software.
Phunware Inc.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PHUN#NASDAQ">PHUN</a>)
Phunware&#8217;s stock rose by 27.91%, closing at $5.50. It reached a high of $5.63 and a low of $4.29, with a 52-week high of $24.01 and a low of $2.85. The stock&#8217;s volatility is linked to its&nbsp;ties with President-elect Donald Trump&nbsp;and the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/12/42680116/trump-linked-phunware-ceo-charts-overseas-plans-as-president-elect-makes-white-house-comeback-doesnt-end-on-election-day">company&#8217;s plans for global expansion</a>.
Tesla Inc.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>)
Tesla&#8217;s stock experienced a slight decline of 1.76%, closing at $454.13. The stock&#8217;s intraday high was $465.33, with a low of $451.02, and it has a 52-week range of $138.80 to $488.54. The company&#8217;s Senior Vice President of Automotive, Tom Zhu, highlighted Tesla&#8217;s&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42680075/tesla-exec-says-we-will-be-ready-to-efficiently-produce-autonomous-vehicles-as-shanghai-megafactory-nears-completion">readiness to produce autonomous vehicles</a>&nbsp;efficiently as the Shanghai Megafactory nears completion.
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U.S. Bancorp's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/USB#NYSE">USB</a>) short percent of float has risen 5.76% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 22.92 million shares sold short, which is 1.47% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 3.72 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock/">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/short-interest">List of the most shorted stocks</a>
<h3>U.S. Bancorp Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1735314320_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for U.S. Bancorp 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 U.S. Bancorp's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, U.S. Bancorp's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 1.04%, 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/">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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Looking Into U.S. Bancorp's Recent Short Interest

Sanmina's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SANM#NYSE">SANM</a>) short percent of float has risen 16.09% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 1.44 million shares sold short, which is 4.04% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 4.47 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock/">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/short-interest">List of the most shorted stocks</a>
<h3>Sanmina Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1735314315_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Sanmina 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 Sanmina's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Sanmina's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 3.21%, 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/">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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Grab Holdings's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GRAB#NYSE">GRAB</a>) short percent of float has risen 13.74% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 98.20 million shares sold short, which is 3.56% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 2.76 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock/">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/short-interest">List of the most shorted stocks</a>
<h3>Grab Holdings Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1735314310_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Grab Holdings 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 Grab Holdings's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Grab Holdings's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 10.69%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze/">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.

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Peering Into Grab Holdings's Recent Short Interest

Ameriprise Finl (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMP#NYSE">AMP</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 15 years by 7.28% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 18.95%. Currently, Ameriprise Finl has a market capitalization of $52.76 billion. 
Buying $1000 In AMP: If an investor had bought $1000 of AMP stock 15 years ago, it would be worth $13,499.25 today based on a price of $542.81 for AMP at the time of writing.
<h3>Ameriprise Finl's Performance Over Last 15 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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Financial giants have made a conspicuous bullish move on SoundHound AI. Our analysis of options history for SoundHound AI (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SOUN#NASDAQ">SOUN</a>) revealed 18 unusual trades.
Delving into the details, we found 38% of traders were bullish, while 33% showed bearish tendencies. Out of all the trades we spotted, 3 were puts, with a value of $165,155, and 15 were calls, valued at $810,611.
<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 $2.0 to $37.0 for SoundHound AI 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 SoundHound AI'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 SoundHound AI's whale activity within a strike price range from $2.0 to $37.0 in the last 30 days. 
<h3>SoundHound AI 30-Day Option Volume &amp; Interest Snapshot</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1735313459_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Noteworthy Options Activity:</h3>

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<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
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<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>
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<td>SOUN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$4.95</td>
<td>$4.8</td>
<td>$4.8</td>
<td>$20.00</td>
<td>$121.1K</td>
<td>12.9K</td>
<td align="right">537</td>
</tr>
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<td>SOUN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$7.1</td>
<td>$6.9</td>
<td>$7.01</td>
<td>$25.00</td>
<td>$105.1K</td>
<td>1.7K</td>
<td align="right">378</td>
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<td>SOUN</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/03/25</td>
<td>$1.54</td>
<td>$1.43</td>
<td>$1.43</td>
<td>$22.00</td>
<td>$71.5K</td>
<td>1.9K</td>
<td align="right">979</td>
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<td>SOUN</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$3.55</td>
<td>$3.4</td>
<td>$3.45</td>
<td>$23.00</td>
<td>$68.6K</td>
<td>1.4K</td>
<td align="right">242</td>
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<td>SOUN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/27/24</td>
<td>$14.65</td>
<td>$13.3</td>
<td>$13.61</td>
<td>$9.50</td>
<td>$68.0K</td>
<td>804</td>
<td align="right">50</td>
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<h3>About SoundHound AI</h3>
SoundHound AI Inc is an innovator of conversational intelligence, offering an independent Voice AI platform that enables businesses across industries to deliver high-quality conversational experiences to customers.
Having examined the options trading patterns of SoundHound AI, our attention now turns directly to the company. This shift allows us to delve into its present market position and performance
<h3>Current Position of SoundHound AI</h3>
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<li>With a volume of 23,665,620, the price of SOUN is down -4.79% at $23.07. </li>
<li>RSI indicators hint that the underlying stock may be overbought.</li>
<li>Next earnings are expected to be released in 62 days.</li>
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<h3>Expert Opinions on SoundHound AI</h3>
In the last month, 2 experts released ratings on this stock with an average target price of $24.0.
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&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Wedbush keeps a Outperform rating on SoundHound AI with a target price of $22. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from HC Wainwright &amp; Co. keeps a Buy rating on SoundHound AI with a target price of $26. 
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 SoundHound AI options trades with real-time alerts from <a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/register174">Benzinga Pro</a>.

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Investors with significant funds have taken a bullish position in Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CMG#NYSE">CMG</a>), a development that retail traders should be aware of.
This was brought to our attention today through our monitoring of publicly accessible options data at Benzinga. The exact nature of these investors remains a mystery, but such a major move in CMG usually indicates foreknowledge of upcoming events.
Today, Benzinga's options scanner identified 8 options transactions for Chipotle Mexican Grill. This is an unusual occurrence. The sentiment among these large-scale traders is mixed, with 87% being bullish and 0% bearish. Of all the options we discovered, 7 are puts, valued at $427,405, and there was a single call, worth $210,000.
<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 $64.0 to $74.0 for Chipotle Mexican Grill over the last 3 months. 
<h3>Analyzing Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
In today's trading context, the average open interest for options of Chipotle Mexican Grill stands at 2187.25, with a total volume reaching 1,549.00. The accompanying chart delineates the progression of both call and put option volume and open interest for high-value trades in Chipotle Mexican Grill, situated within the strike price corridor from $64.0 to $74.0, throughout the last 30 days.
<h3>Chipotle Mexican Grill 30-Day Option Volume &amp; Interest Snapshot</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1735313454_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Significant Options Trades Detected:</h3>

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<thead>
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<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
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<td>CMG</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$4.3</td>
<td>$4.1</td>
<td>$4.2</td>
<td>$65.00</td>
<td>$210.0K</td>
<td>5.9K</td>
<td align="right">502</td>
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<td>CMG</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$14.7</td>
<td>$14.4</td>
<td>$14.5</td>
<td>$74.00</td>
<td>$81.2K</td>
<td>804</td>
<td align="right">106</td>
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<tr>
<td>CMG</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$14.7</td>
<td>$14.5</td>
<td>$14.5</td>
<td>$74.00</td>
<td>$72.5K</td>
<td>804</td>
<td align="right">50</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CMG</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$6.8</td>
<td>$6.6</td>
<td>$6.62</td>
<td>$66.00</td>
<td>$66.2K</td>
<td>634</td>
<td align="right">100</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CMG</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$5.4</td>
<td>$5.2</td>
<td>$5.2</td>
<td>$64.00</td>
<td>$56.7K</td>
<td>1.4K</td>
<td align="right">209</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Chipotle Mexican Grill</h3>
Chipotle Mexican Grill is the largest fast-casual chain restaurant in the United States, with systemwide sales of $9.9 billion in 2023. The Mexican concept is almost exclusively company-owned, with just two license stores opearted through a master franchise relationship with Alshaya Group in the Middle East. It had a footprint of nearly 3,440 stores at the end of 2023, heavily indexed to the United States, although it maintains a small presence in Canada, the UK, France, and Germany. Chipotle sells burritos, burrito bowls, tacos, quesadillas, and beverages, with a selling proposition built around competitive prices, high-quality food sourcing, speed of service, and convenience. The company generates its revenue entirely from restaurant sales and delivery fees.
After a thorough review of the options trading surrounding Chipotle Mexican Grill, we move to examine the company in more detail. This includes an assessment of its current market status and performance.
<h3>Present Market Standing of Chipotle Mexican Grill</h3>
<ul>
<li>Trading volume stands at 511,085, with CMG's price down by -1.41%, positioned at $60.6.</li>
<li>RSI indicators show the stock to be is currently neutral between overbought and oversold.</li>
<li>Earnings announcement expected in 39 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What Analysts Are Saying About Chipotle Mexican Grill</h3>
A total of 5 professional analysts have given their take on this stock in the last 30 days, setting an average price target of $71.2.
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&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Wells Fargo keeps a Overweight rating on Chipotle Mexican Grill with a target price of $75. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Jefferies continues to hold a Hold rating for Chipotle Mexican Grill, targeting a price of $62. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Raymond James persists with their Outperform rating on Chipotle Mexican Grill, maintaining a target price of $72. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Evercore ISI Group has decided to maintain their Outperform rating on Chipotle Mexican Grill, which currently sits at a price target of $72. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from RBC Capital keeps a Outperform rating on Chipotle Mexican Grill with a target price of $75. 
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Whales with a lot of money to spend have taken a noticeably bullish stance on Citigroup.
Looking at options history for Citigroup (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/C#NYSE">C</a>) we detected 8 trades.
If we consider the specifics of each trade, it is accurate to state that 50% 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 $78,830 and 6, calls, for a total amount of $215,876.
<h3>What's The Price Target?</h3>
Taking into account the Volume and Open Interest on these contracts, it appears that whales have been targeting a price range from $65.0 to $72.5 for Citigroup over the last 3 months. 
<h3>Insights into Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
Assessing the volume and open interest is a strategic step in options trading. These metrics shed light on the liquidity and investor interest in Citigroup's options at specified strike prices. The forthcoming data visualizes the fluctuation in volume and open interest for both calls and puts, linked to Citigroup's substantial trades, within a strike price spectrum from $65.0 to $72.5 over the preceding 30 days.
<h3>Citigroup Option Activity Analysis: Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1735313449_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Significant Options Trades Detected:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>C</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$3.05</td>
<td>$3.0</td>
<td>$3.05</td>
<td>$72.50</td>
<td>$44.8K</td>
<td>9.6K</td>
<td>0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>C</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$4.5</td>
<td>$4.4</td>
<td>$4.45</td>
<td>$70.00</td>
<td>$41.8K</td>
<td>986</td>
<td>95</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>C</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$3.85</td>
<td>$3.75</td>
<td>$3.81</td>
<td>$72.50</td>
<td>$38.1K</td>
<td>2.5K</td>
<td>201</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>C</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/03/25</td>
<td>$6.55</td>
<td>$6.45</td>
<td>$6.5</td>
<td>$65.00</td>
<td>$37.0K</td>
<td>77</td>
<td>57</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>C</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/27/24</td>
<td>$0.38</td>
<td>$0.35</td>
<td>$0.38</td>
<td>$71.00</td>
<td>$37.0K</td>
<td>1.8K</td>
<td>1.1K</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Citigroup</h3>
Citigroup is a global financial-services company doing business in more than 100 countries and jurisdictions. Citigroup's operations are organized into five primary segments: services, markets, banking, US personal banking, and wealth management. The bank's primary services include cross-border banking needs for multinational corporates, investment banking and trading, and credit card services in the United States.
After a thorough review of the options trading surrounding Citigroup, we move to examine the company in more detail. This includes an assessment of its current market status and performance.
<h3>Present Market Standing of Citigroup</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a trading volume of 1,002,630, the price of C is down by -0.51%, reaching $70.98.</li>
<li>Current RSI values indicate that the stock is may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Next earnings report is scheduled for 19 days from now.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Professional Analyst Ratings for Citigroup</h3>
4 market experts have recently issued ratings for this stock, with a consensus target price of $83.25.
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&#x2A; An analyst from Piper Sandler persists with their Overweight rating on Citigroup, maintaining a target price of $80. 
&#x2A; In a positive move, an analyst from Keefe, Bruyette &amp; Woods has upgraded their rating to Outperform and adjusted the price target to $82. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Goldman Sachs persists with their Buy rating on Citigroup, maintaining a target price of $81. 
&#x2A; An analyst from B of A Securities persists with their Buy rating on Citigroup, maintaining a target price of $90. 
Options are a riskier asset compared to just trading the stock, but they have higher profit potential. Serious options traders manage this risk by educating themselves daily, scaling in and out of trades, following more than one indicator, and following the markets closely.
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The White House has accused RealPage, the rental price-setting algorithmic software widely used by landlords and managers, of adding an extra $3.8 billion to tenants&#8217; rents last year.&nbsp;
The White House had long accused the software company of tilting the scales in favor of landlords and property managers when setting rent prices, unfairly forcing renters to pay ever-increasing rents. In August, the government&#8217;s accusations resulted in an <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/real-estate/24/06/39388206/fbi-searches-headquarters-of-one-of-americas-largest-landlords-in-criminal-antitrust-investigation">antitrust suit</a> against the company, alleging the company&#8217;s pricing algorithm allowed landlords to keep increasing rental prices.
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However, with the change in administration, the DOJ recently dropped its lawsuit. RealPage says that vindicates them. However, the recent finding is the DOJ's attempt to prove that its suit had merit. Needless to say, RealPage disputes their findings.
&#8220;Their conclusions are based on the erroneous assumption that all property managers are setting coordinated rents, but that is not how RealPage&#8217;s revenue management software (RMS) works,&#8221; the software company said.
According to Axios, the government researcher&#8217;s methodology was to use RealPage&#8217;s software to set prices. They matched this against individual price settings without the software. They found that an algorithm-set rental building charges an average of $70 more per month, increasing in large built-up areas where RealPage software is most prevalent. In <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/real-estate/24/09/41000406/five-emerging-tech-cities-where-home-values-are-surging-alongside-innovation">Atlanta</a>, for example, where 68% of landlords use RealPage&#8217;s software, renters pay an average of $181 extra per month, according to the governmental analysis.&nbsp;
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">RealPage&#8217;s Contribution To The Housing Crisis</h2>
According to The New York Times, the government&#8217;s lawsuit came after eight states filed suit against the software company and class-action lawyers filed complaints against the platform. According to the lawsuits, landlords in cities such as Atlanta, Boston, Phoenix, Seattle and Washington, D.C. used RealPage software to prioritize higher rents and accept lower occupancy rates, boosting overall profits and exacerbating the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/real-estate/24/12/42316898/4-million-homes-short-what-scott-turners-hud-leadership-could-mean-for-affordable-housing">housing crisis</a>.
RealPage would argue that the market itself is to blame for the increasing rents, that the lack of inventory and demand for housing has caused rents to increase naturally and that it simply reflects the conditions. Others, however, such as The Harvard Business Review, argue that there are limits to a &#8220;trust the market&#8221; approach to housing policy and that greater governmental involvement is needed to curtail the housing crisis and to stop landlords from gauging tenants using RealPage software to help them do it. The HBR article reveals that RealPage&#8217;s property manager partners may control as many as 19.7 million rental units out of 22 million desirable, &#8220;investment grade&#8221; apartment units in the country and that the software company worked with landlords in practically every major city in the nation.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Cities Ban RealPage Regardless Of The DOJ Case</h2>
Even though the DOJ has dropped its lawsuit against RealPage, many cities have already clamped down against the company. The Wall Street Journal reported that San Francisco and Philadelphia passed laws recently to restrict the use of algorithmic rent-pricing systems at residential properties. Legislators in San Diego, New Jersey and other cities and states are considering new laws.
&#8220;We are living in a time where we&#8217;re not waiting for AI and algorithms to get here. They&#8217;re here,&#8221; said Nicolas O&#8217;Rourke, a city councilman in Philadelphia. O&#8217;Rourke sponsored the bill banning the use of certain rent-pricing software that passed the council in a 17-to-0 vote.
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Union Pacific (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UNP#NYSE">UNP</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 15 years by 2.26% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 13.93%. Currently, Union Pacific has a market capitalization of $140.26 billion. 
Buying $1000 In UNP: If an investor had bought $1000 of UNP stock 15 years ago, it would be worth $7,076.16 today based on a price of $231.35 for UNP at the time of writing.
<h3>Union Pacific's Performance Over Last 15 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1735313408_0_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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Nio Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NIO#NYSE">NIO</a>), the Chinese EV maker, has been making headlines — but not for the right reasons. The stock just flashed a technical Death Cross, a bearish indicator where the 50-day moving average crosses below the 200-day moving average. Let's discuss whether there's hope for a bullish reversal.
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<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Nio Stock Chart: Death Cross In Motion</h1>
Nio's stock, at $4.69, is lagging behind its 50-day moving average of $4.83 and 200-day average of $4.83 as well. Other indicators, like a negative MACD and a middling RSI of 51.05, suggest the market hasn't decided whether to stay bearish or gamble on a rebound.
Adding to the uncertainty, Nio's performance has been mixed. Nio stock is down 44% YTD, despite a modest 7% gain in the past month. A stagnating price trend coupled with slight selling pressure is fueling skepticism among technical analysts.
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<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Onvo L60: A Tesla Challenger?</h1>
Amid the market gloom, Nio's product cycle offers a glimmer of hope. The company's<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/global/24/12/42697306/onvo-sells-20000-evs-in-100-days-of-launch-gearing-to-be-nios-best-selling-brand"> Onvo L60 SUV</a>, a sleek competitor to Tesla's Model Y, is garnering attention for its 900-volt EV platform and competitive pricing. 
In the third week of December, Nio's insurance registrations rose 23%, supported by 2,090 Onvo L60 units.
CEO William Li remains bullish, forecasting a strong product cycle starting in 2025. "We've started monetizing investments in new technologies and vehicle lineups," Li <a href="https://technode.com/2024/12/24/nio-ceo-says-company-prepared-for-market-upheaval-in-2025/">said</a> during Nio Day, adding that innovation will drive future growth.
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">China's EV Race: Tough Competition</h1>
The Chinese EV market remains fiercely competitive. While Nio <a href="https://carnewschina.com/2024/12/24/china-ev-registrations-in-w51-nio-5400-xiaomi-6000-tesla-17600-byd-87700/#google_vignette">registered</a> 5,400 vehicles in the third week of December, it trailed Xiaomi, Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>), and BYD Co (OTCPK: BYDDF), which reported 6,000, 17,600, and 87,700 registrations, respectively.
The challenge? Nio needs more than a competitive SUV to outpace its rivals. Tesla and BYD dominate with scale and brand power, leaving Nio to carve a niche in affordability and innovation.
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Is A Bullish Reversal In Sight?</h1>
Nio's Death Cross is a warning, but its innovative product lineup and CEO optimism could signal potential for a bullish reversal. 
The stock may remain volatile in the short term, but for risk-tolerant investors, 2025's product cycle could be worth the wait. Bullish or bearish? This EV underdog isn't out of the race just yet.
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U.S. stocks were lower, with the Dow Jones index falling more than 300 points on Friday.
Shares of Amedisys, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMED#NASDAQ">AMED</a>) rose sharply <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/AMED/news">during Friday's session</a>.
Amedisys-UnitedHealth announced in filing earlier, they extended merger deadline until Dec. 31, 2025.
Amedisys shares gained 4.2% to $89.51 on Friday.
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<li>Quantum-Si incorporated (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QSI#NASDAQ">QSI</a>) shares surged 47% to $3.1596.</li>
<li>SES AI Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SES#NYSE">SES</a>) gained 43.7% to $2.0397.</li>
<li>Quantum Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QMCO#NASDAQ">QMCO</a>) shares surged 19.5% to $79.99.</li>
<li>Kingsoft Cloud Holdings Limited (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KC#NASDAQ">KC</a>) gained 19.4% to $12.18.</li>
<li>Rigetti Computing, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RGTI#NASDAQ">RGTI</a>) shares rose 16.6% to $17.99. Shares of quantum computing companies traded higher. The sector has recently seen increased interest.</li>
<li>Solid Power, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SLDP#NASDAQ">SLDP</a>) shares gained 15.9% to $2.2607.</li>
<li>Intchains Group Limited (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ICG#NASDAQ">ICG</a>) shares rose 14.7% to $7.00.</li>
<li>Grid Dynamics Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GDYN#NASDAQ">GDYN</a>) shares gained 14.4% to $24.11.</li>
<li>Atomera Incorporated (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ATOM#NASDAQ">ATOM</a>) rose 11.3% to $14.01.</li>
<li>Alliance Entertainment Holding Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AENT#NASDAQ">AENT</a>) gained 7.8% to $8.41.</li>
<li>IperionX Limited (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IPX#NASDAQ">IPX</a>) surged 7.6% to $34.01.</li>
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<li>Lotus Technology Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LOT#NASDAQ">LOT</a>) rose 4% to $4.2450.</li>
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Buffer ETFs, also referred to as defined-outcome ETFs, provide safeguarding against drawdowns for a specified period through the utilization of options that secure an investment&#39;s outcome. In exchange for capping certain gains, they absorb a portion of potential stock market losses.

It&#39;s important to note that buffered ETFs don&#39;t possess any tangible stocks or bonds; instead, they rely on options to mirror the performance of an index.

&ldquo;If we look at the insurance and structured-note world, we find that there is far more demand for products that give you some equity upside, but with 100% downside protection built into the products,&rdquo; Graham Day, chief investment officer at Innovator told the outlet. &ldquo;That&rsquo;s what we are going after with this Defined Protection ETF &mdash; to, for the first time ever, give investors access to the equity markets, but with a 100% buffer built into the product.&rdquo;

Trading the upside in volatility is another way traders can protect themselves from market downturns. Traders wishing to trade the volatility in the stock market can use <a href="https://www.miaxglobal.com/">MIAX&rsquo;s SPIKES Volatility products</a>. The products, which are traded on SPIKES Volatility Index (XMIO: SPIKE), track expected volatility in the SPDR S&amp;P 500 over the next 30 days.

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