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Tokai Rika Co Ltd is a Japan-based company manufactures automobile control systems and components that accurately relay human commands, as well as security devices that prevent unauthorized entry and safety systems that protect human lives. The company's major products include automotive switches, locks, and keys, seatbelts, shift levers, electronic parts, steering wheels, connectors, mirrors, plastic wheel covers, ornaments, amongst others.

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Expion360 Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XPON#NASDAQ">XPON</a>) shares are trading higher today.
The company disclosed the distribution of its&nbsp;e360 <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/01/g42763297/expion360-to-begin-shipping-e360-home-energy-storage-solutions-to-integration-partner-wellspring-s" rel="noreferrer noopener">Home Energy Storage Solutions</a>.
The company has started fulfilling purchase orders for its HESS products to Wellspring Solar, a division of Wellspring Components.
Wellspring has been a key partner in the HESS pilot program, offering expertise in system development and testing.
Brian Schaffner, Chief Executive Officer of Expion360, said, &#8220;We believe the HESS product line will benefit from a fast-growing battery energy storage market, and consumer uptake can rapidly scale with the introduction of products that improve price, flexibility, and integration.&#8221;
&#8221;We also anticipate HESS will benefit from incentives available through California&#8217;s Self-Generation Incentive Program and federal tax credits available through the Inflation Reduction Act for home battery systems. We look forward to working closely with Wellspring for additional orders in 2025.&#8221;
In a separate release, the company reported fourth-quarter preliminary revenues of around $1.8 million—$2.0 million, up from <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/01/g42763612/expion360-reports-select-preliminary-unaudited-fourth-quarter-2024-financial-results" rel="noreferrer noopener">$1.4 million in the third quarter of 2024</a>.
Also, Expion360 sees a preliminary net loss of $450,000 &#8211; $350,000, a significant improvement from the $2.2 million loss in the fourth quarter of 2023, reflecting ongoing investments in<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/calendars/guidance" rel="noreferrer noopener"> product development and launches</a>.
Brian Schaffner stated, &#8220;We believe we are making significant progress against our goals with the ongoing expansion of our OEM relationships and distribution network to meet the increasing demand for high-quality lithium battery technology from existing and recent new customers including Scout Campers, Alaskan Campers, and K-Z Recreational Vehicles.&#8221;
&#8221;Our progress also expands beyond this vertical, having just announced that we will begin shipping our Home Energy Storage Solutions to our key integration partner, Wellspring Solar, in January 2025.&#8221;
Price Action: XPON shares are up 32.6% at $3.17 at the last check Thursday.
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In the current market session, Capital Southwest Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CSWC#NASDAQ">CSWC</a>) price is at $21.94, after a 0.55% spike. However, over the past month, the stock fell by 3.86%, and in the past year, by 12.15%. Shareholders might be interested in knowing whether the stock is undervalued, even if the company is performing up to par in the current session. 

<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1735832719_0.png" alt="Past Year Chart" />

<h3>Capital Southwest P/E Compared to Competitors</h3>
The P/E ratio is used by long-term shareholders to assess the company's market performance against aggregate market data, historical earnings, and the industry at large. A lower P/E could indicate that shareholders do not expect the stock to perform better in the future or it could mean that the company is undervalued. 
Capital Southwest has a lower P/E than the aggregate P/E of 17.14 of the Capital Markets industry. Ideally, one might believe that the stock might perform worse than its peers, but it's also probable that the stock is undervalued. 

<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1735832719_1.png" alt="Guage" />

In conclusion, the price-to-earnings ratio is a useful metric for analyzing a company's market performance, but it has its limitations. While a lower P/E can indicate that a company is undervalued, it can also suggest that shareholders do not expect future growth. Additionally, the P/E ratio should not be used in isolation, as other factors such as industry trends and business cycles can also impact a company's stock price. Therefore, investors should use the P/E ratio in conjunction with other financial metrics and qualitative analysis to make informed investment decisions.

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Deckers Outdoor (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DECK#NYSE">DECK</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 20 years by 17.05% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 25.4%. Currently, Deckers Outdoor has a market capitalization of $30.85 billion. 
Buying $1000 In DECK: If an investor had bought $1000 of DECK stock 20 years ago, it would be worth $92,834.68 today based on a price of $203.09 for DECK at the time of writing.
<h3>Deckers Outdoor's Performance Over Last 20 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1735832708_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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<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/chinese-stocks" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Chinese stocks</a> — including Alibaba Group Holding (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BABA#NYSE">BABA</a>), Baidu, Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BIDU#NASDAQ">BIDU</a>), and JD.com, Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JD#NASDAQ">JD</a>) — are trading lower Thursday as they resumed trading after New Year's Day.
China's Caixin/S&amp;P Global manufacturing purchasing managers' index for December fell to 50.5, below the analyst consensus of 51.7, CNBC <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2025/01/02/asia-markets-set-to-resume-trading-after-new-year-day-holiday.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">cites</a> a Reuters poll. 
The index compared to 51.5 in November and 50.3 in October, reflecting a slowdown as exports weighed on demand amid intensifying geopolitical tensions with the West in the form of a semiconductor embargo from the U.S. along with concerns over possible tariffs as threatened by President-elect Donald Trump during his presidential campaigns, CNBC cites Wang Zhe of Caixin Insight Group.
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The official PMI for December,&nbsp;released Tuesday, came in at 50.1, below consensus estimates.
The iShares China Large-Cap ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FXI#NYSE">FXI</a>) and KraneShares Trust KraneShares CSI China Internet ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KWEB#NYSE">KWEB</a>), which represent Chinese equities, traded lower Thursday despite President Xi Jinping's assurances of policies to support economic growth during his New Year address.
China will reportedly increase <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42671739/chinese-stocks-surge-on-stimulus-plans-to-counter-us-tariff-risks" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">special treasury bond</a> issuance to 3 trillion yuan ($411 billion) in 2025. That&#8217;s up from 1 trillion yuan in 2024, to counter potential U.S. tariffs on Chinese imports.
China plans to boost consumption through subsidy programs for trading in old cars or appliances and upgrading large-scale equipment.
The funds will support investments in railways, airports, electric vehicles, robotics, semiconductors, green energy, and state bank recapitalization.
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Meme coin veterans Dogecoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/doge/usd">DOGE</a>) and Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/shib/usd">SHIB</a>) are gaining momentum on Thursday, fueled by Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) surging <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/01/42764832/bitcoin-ethereum-spike-4-on-thursday-morning-xrp-surges-11-to-become-top-3-crypto">above the $96,000 level</a>.
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<td>$0.3362</td>
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<td>Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/shib/usd">SHIB</a>)</td>
<td>$0.0000226</td>
<td>+7.2%</td>
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Trader Notes: Crypto trader BitGuru highlighted Shiba Inu's bullish momentum after breaking through resistance at $0.00002238, signaling a clear upward trend. 
He noted that the recent pullback near $0.00002266 appears temporary, as buyers continue to dominate.
The trader forecasts a surge toward $0.00002280 or higher, with the setup aligning for a sustained breakout.
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&mdash; BitGuru &#x1f536; (@bitgu_ru) <a href="https://twitter.com/bitgu_ru/status/1874811372846080402?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 2, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Trader Tardigrade <a href="https://x.com/TATrader_Alan/status/1874726076901101639">highlighted</a> Dogecoin breaking from a descending triangle, which could prompt an explosive surge.
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Notable Statistics: According to Shibburn data, Shiba Inu&#8217;s burn rate increased by 105.3%, with a notable transaction burning 1 million coins about 21 hours ago. 
Despite the gains, market dynamics reflect mixed signals. 
IntoTheBlock data shows a decrease of 23.8% in Shiba Inu's large transaction volume. 
Transactions greater than $100,000 are down from 126 to 105 in a single day. 
Around 43% SHIB holders are currently underwater, while 53% are in profit.
Shibariumscan data shows daily transactions increasing from 4.77 million to 4.78 million in a single day.
Coinglass data shows Dogecoin's open interest climbing by 11.3% to $2.2 billion, while derivatives data volume is up 47.2% to $4.4 billion. 
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This order, secured by Zhejiang Cenntro Machinery Co., Ltd., highlights the company&#8217;s ability to deliver high-quality, market-specific solutions that meet Japan&#8217;s rigorous standards. The Metro MR, a purpose-built electric delivery vehicle, addresses the challenges of densely populated cities like Tokyo and Osaka.
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Deep-pocketed investors have adopted a bullish approach towards Trade Desk (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TTD#NASDAQ">TTD</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 TTD usually suggests something big is about to happen.
We gleaned this information from our observations today when Benzinga's options scanner highlighted 9 extraordinary options activities for Trade Desk. This level of activity is out of the ordinary.
The general mood among these heavyweight investors is divided, with 44% leaning bullish and 22% bearish. Among these notable options, 3 are puts, totaling $147,709, and 6 are calls, amounting to $341,819.
<h3>Predicted Price Range</h3>
Taking into account the Volume and Open Interest on these contracts, it appears that whales have been targeting a price range from $50.0 to $118.0 for Trade Desk over the last 3 months. 
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Trends</h3>
In terms of liquidity and interest, the mean open interest for Trade Desk options trades today is 606.29 with a total volume of 1,965.00.
In the following chart, we are able to follow the development of volume and open interest of call and put options for Trade Desk's big money trades within a strike price range of $50.0 to $118.0 over the last 30 days.
<h3>Trade Desk 30-Day Option Volume &amp; Interest Snapshot</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1735831836_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Biggest Options Spotted:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>TTD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$55.2</td>
<td>$53.8</td>
<td>$55.2</td>
<td>$70.00</td>
<td>$110.4K</td>
<td>787</td>
<td>20</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>TTD</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/03/25</td>
<td>$0.81</td>
<td>$0.66</td>
<td>$0.7</td>
<td>$117.00</td>
<td>$70.0K</td>
<td>2.0K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>TTD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$19.95</td>
<td>$19.0</td>
<td>$19.6</td>
<td>$105.00</td>
<td>$62.8K</td>
<td>22</td>
<td>32</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>TTD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$32.3</td>
<td>$31.25</td>
<td>$31.5</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
<td>$53.5K</td>
<td>891</td>
<td>25</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>TTD</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/03/25</td>
<td>$0.58</td>
<td>$0.42</td>
<td>$0.5</td>
<td>$117.00</td>
<td>$50.0K</td>
<td>2.0K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Trade Desk</h3>
The Trade Desk provides a self-service platform that helps advertisers and ad agencies programmatically find and purchase digital ad inventory (display, video, audio, and social) on different devices like computers, smartphones, and connected TVs. It utilizes data to optimize the performance of ad impressions purchased. The firm's platform is referred to as a demand-side platform in the digital ad industry. The firm generates its revenue from fees based on a percentage of what its clients spend on advertising.
Having examined the options trading patterns of Trade Desk, our attention now turns directly to the company. This shift allows us to delve into its present market position and performance
<h3>Trade Desk's Current Market Status</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a volume of 390,287, the price of TTD is up 1.49% at $119.28. </li>
<li>RSI indicators hint that the underlying stock may be oversold.</li>
<li>Next earnings are expected to be released in 42 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What The Experts Say On Trade Desk</h3>
Over the past month, 4 industry analysts have shared their insights on this stock, proposing an average target price of $139.5.
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&#x2A; Reflecting concerns, an analyst from Wedbush lowers its rating to Outperform with a new price target of $135. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Scotiabank has revised its rating downward to Sector Outperform, adjusting the price target to $133. 
&#x2A; Reflecting concerns, an analyst from Wedbush lowers its rating to Outperform with a new price target of $135. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Truist Securities persists with their Buy rating on Trade Desk, maintaining a target price of $155. 
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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Deep-pocketed investors have adopted a bearish approach towards Estee Lauder Cos (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EL#NYSE">EL</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 EL 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 Estee Lauder Cos. This level of activity is out of the ordinary.
The general mood among these heavyweight investors is divided, with 36% leaning bullish and 63% bearish. Among these notable options, 8 are puts, totaling $484,152, and 3 are calls, amounting to $133,250.
<h3>Expected Price Movements</h3>
Analyzing the Volume and Open Interest in these contracts, it seems that the big players have been eyeing a price window from $65.0 to $75.0 for Estee Lauder Cos during the past quarter. 
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Development</h3>
In today's trading context, the average open interest for options of Estee Lauder Cos stands at 703.2, with a total volume reaching 8,852.00. The accompanying chart delineates the progression of both call and put option volume and open interest for high-value trades in Estee Lauder Cos, situated within the strike price corridor from $65.0 to $75.0, throughout the last 30 days.
<h3>Estee Lauder Cos 30-Day Option Volume &amp; Interest Snapshot</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1735831830_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Biggest Options Spotted:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>EL</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$6.9</td>
<td>$6.7</td>
<td>$6.79</td>
<td>$70.00</td>
<td>$149.6K</td>
<td>65</td>
<td>301</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>EL</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$6.85</td>
<td>$6.8</td>
<td>$6.8</td>
<td>$70.00</td>
<td>$77.5K</td>
<td>65</td>
<td>440</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>EL</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$4.9</td>
<td>$4.75</td>
<td>$4.9</td>
<td>$70.00</td>
<td>$62.2K</td>
<td>2.1K</td>
<td>128</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>EL</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$7.15</td>
<td>$6.95</td>
<td>$7.08</td>
<td>$70.00</td>
<td>$56.6K</td>
<td>65</td>
<td>1.6K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>EL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$10.95</td>
<td>$10.35</td>
<td>$10.73</td>
<td>$75.00</td>
<td>$53.6K</td>
<td>7</td>
<td>50</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Estee Lauder Cos</h3>
Estee Lauder is a leader in the global prestige beauty market, participating across skin care (51% of fiscal 2024 sales), makeup (29%), fragrance (16%), and hair care (4%) categories, with top-selling brands such as Estee Lauder, Clinique, M.A.C, La Mer, Jo Malone London, Aveda, Bobbi Brown, and Origins. The firm operates in more than 150 countries, generating 30% of revenue from the Americas, 39% from Europe, the Middle East and Africa (including travel retail), and 31% from Asia-Pacific. Estee Lauder sells its products through department stores, travel retail, specialty multibrand beauty stores, brand-dedicated freestanding stores, e-commerce, salons/spas, and perfumeries.
<h3>Where Is Estee Lauder Cos Standing Right Now?</h3>
<ul>
<li>Trading volume stands at 297,357, with EL's price down by -0.49%, positioned at $74.61.</li>
<li>RSI indicators show the stock to be may be approaching oversold.</li>
<li>Earnings announcement expected in 33 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What Analysts Are Saying About Estee Lauder Cos</h3>
A total of 2 professional analysts have given their take on this stock in the last 30 days, setting an average price target of $81.5.
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&#x2A; Reflecting concerns, an analyst from CICC lowers its rating to Market Perform with a new price target of $82. 
&#x2A; An analyst from DA Davidson has decided to maintain their Buy rating on Estee Lauder Cos, which currently sits at a price target of $81. 
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Unpacking the Latest Options Trading Trends in Estee Lauder Cos

Deep-pocketed investors have adopted a bullish approach towards Chevron (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CVX#NYSE">CVX</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 CVX usually suggests something big is about to happen.
We gleaned this information from our observations today when Benzinga's options scanner highlighted 8 extraordinary options activities for Chevron. This level of activity is out of the ordinary.
The general mood among these heavyweight investors is divided, with 50% leaning bullish and 37% bearish. Among these notable options, 2 are puts, totaling $120,230, and 6 are calls, amounting to $229,971.
<h3>Predicted Price Range</h3>
Based on the trading activity, it appears that the significant investors are aiming for a price territory stretching from $130.0 to $155.0 for Chevron over the recent three months. 
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Development</h3>
In terms of liquidity and interest, the mean open interest for Chevron options trades today is 1478.57 with a total volume of 1,475.00.
In the following chart, we are able to follow the development of volume and open interest of call and put options for Chevron's big money trades within a strike price range of $130.0 to $155.0 over the last 30 days.
<h3>Chevron Call and Put Volume: 30-Day Overview</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1735831825_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>CVX</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$3.35</td>
<td>$3.2</td>
<td>$3.3</td>
<td>$149.00</td>
<td>$83.1K</td>
<td>4</td>
<td align="right">252</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CVX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$6.15</td>
<td>$6.05</td>
<td>$6.15</td>
<td>$145.00</td>
<td>$67.6K</td>
<td>2.5K</td>
<td align="right">460</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CVX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$2.5</td>
<td>$2.45</td>
<td>$2.47</td>
<td>$155.00</td>
<td>$44.2K</td>
<td>4.4K</td>
<td align="right">80</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CVX</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$7.6</td>
<td>$7.35</td>
<td>$7.4</td>
<td>$150.00</td>
<td>$37.0K</td>
<td>2.5K</td>
<td align="right">52</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CVX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/10/25</td>
<td>$2.31</td>
<td>$2.12</td>
<td>$2.2</td>
<td>$146.00</td>
<td>$33.0K</td>
<td>106</td>
<td align="right">321</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Chevron</h3>
Chevron is an integrated energy company with exploration, production, and refining operations worldwide. It is the second-largest oil company in the United States with production of 3.1 million of barrels of oil equivalent a day, including 7.7 million cubic feet a day of natural gas and 1.8 million of barrels of liquids a day. Production activities take place in North America, South America, Europe, Africa, Asia, and Australia. Its refineries are in the US and Asia for total refining capacity of 1.8 million barrels of oil a day. Proven reserves at year-end 2023 stood at 11.1 billion barrels of oil equivalent, including 6.0 billion barrels of liquids and 30.4 trillion cubic feet of natural gas.
In light of the recent options history for Chevron, it's now appropriate to focus on the company itself. We aim to explore its current performance.
<h3>Current Position of Chevron</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a volume of 1,353,849, the price of CVX is up 1.8% at $147.44. </li>
<li>RSI indicators hint that the underlying stock may be approaching oversold.</li>
<li>Next earnings are expected to be released in 29 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What The Experts Say On Chevron</h3>
A total of 3 professional analysts have given their take on this stock in the last 30 days, setting an average price target of $173.66666666666666.
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&#x2A; An analyst from Piper Sandler persists with their Overweight rating on Chevron, maintaining a target price of $173. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Wells Fargo continues to hold a Overweight rating for Chevron, targeting a price of $188. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Truist Securities continues to hold a Hold rating for Chevron, targeting a price of $160. 
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Chevron Unusual Options Activity For January 02

Danaher (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DHR#NYSE">DHR</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 10 years by 3.73% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 15.04%. Currently, Danaher has a market capitalization of $167.03 billion. 
Buying $1000 In DHR: If an investor had bought $1000 of DHR stock 10 years ago, it would be worth $4,085.24 today based on a price of $231.26 for DHR at the time of writing.
<h3>Danaher's Performance Over Last 10 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1735831809_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.

If You Invested $1000 In This Stock 10 Years Ago, You Would Have This Much Today

Quantum-Si Option Alert: Apr 17 $5 Calls Sweep (3) Near The Ask: 1064 At $1.0 vs 4110 Open Interest; Earnings 2/27 After Close [est]; Reference Price $3.235

The S&amp;P 500 delivered a 23.31% return in 2024, but the communications services sector<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/s-p-500"> stole the spotlight</a>.
The Communication Services Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLC#NYSE">XLC</a>), an exchange-traded fund designed to provide exposure to the communication services sector within the S&amp;P 500, topped the leaderboard with a 33.24% gain. 
It outpaced the Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLY#NYSE">XLY</a>), which was up 25.47%, and the Financial Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLF#NYSE">XLF</a>), which boasts a 28.54% return.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Entertainment Heavyweights Powered Communication Services&#8217; Surge</h2>
What powered this stunning performance? A trio of entertainment heavyweights: Netflix Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NFLX#NASDAQ">NFLX</a>), Meta Platforms Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>) and Fox Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FOX#NASDAQ">FOX</a>) (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FOXA#NASDAQ">FOXA</a>).
<ul>
<li>Netflix staged a blockbuster rally, skyrocketing over 83.07% as subscribers flocked to its ad-supported tiers.</li>
<li>Meta Platforms with its AI-powered ad targeting and immersive VR rollouts, soared over 65.42%, cementing its dominance.</li>
<li>Meanwhile, Fox Corp found a sweet spot in live sports and news, climbing 65.42% and 63.73%, respectively.</li>
</ul>
Live Nation Entertainment Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LYV#NYSE">LYV</a>), though a smaller player, added its rhythm to the sector with a 38.35% gain, proving that live entertainment remains in demand.
Read Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/42701434">Netflix&#8217;s NFL Debut Brings Record Streams But Lags Traditional TV: Report</a>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Communications Sector Outshines Tech, Broader Market S&amp;P 500</h2>
While the S&amp;P 500 made significant strides, the Communications Services sector outpaced even the vaunted Technology Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLK#NYSE">XLK</a>) sector (20.80%).
Entertainment and digital engagement proved to be the year's golden tickets, with XLC leveraging the dual engines of streaming and advertising innovation.
As 2025 approaches, all eyes will be on whether Communications Services can keep the momentum going—or if another sector will step up to claim the crown.
Read Next: 
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/42678368">S&amp;P 500 Hits 57 All-Time Highs In Record-Breaking 2024: Magnificent 7 Drive 30% Of Nasdaq&#8217;s Surge</a></li>
</ul>
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