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DKK-TOA Corp engages in the manufacture and sale of analytical and various measuring instruments. It also manufactures and sells toxic and deleterious agents and reagents, and accepts contracts for instrumentation, electrical and telecommunications works. The company offers analytical instruments, such as laboratory analyzers, portable and handheld analyzers, and EOL products; and industrial, environmental, medical, and other measuring and analytical instruments. It also provides process analyzers; analyzers for water and waste water treatment, boiler water applications, and oil refineries; water quality analyzers/systems and ambient air/emission gas analyzers; and pH measurement and oxidation-reduction potential measurement products.

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Merus N.V. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MRUS#NASDAQ">MRUS</a>) and Partner Therapeutics Inc, a private biotechnology company focused on hematology and oncology, entered into an agreement in which Merus has exclusively licensed to Partner Therapeutics the right to commercialize zenocutuzumab (Zeno) for NRG1 fusion-positive (NRG1+) <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/24/12/g42264173/merus-and-partner-therapeutics-announce-license-agreement-for-the-u-s-commercialization-of-zenocut" rel="noreferrer noopener">cancer in the U.S.</a>
Under the terms of the agreement, following a specified transition period, Partner Therapeutics will assume full rights to U.S. commercialization of Zeno for the treatment of NRG1+ cancer.
In exchange for the rights granted under the license agreement, Merus will receive an upfront payment and is eligible to receive milestones and high single-digit to low double-digit royalty payments based on Zeno&#8217;s annual net sales in NRG1+ cancer in the U.S. for any potential future sales.
The FDA is currently reviewing a biologics license application for Zeno for patients with previously treated NRG1+ non-small cell lung and pancreatic cancer.
Last month, the FDA extended the Prescription Drug User Fee Act (PDUFA) goal date for the zenocutuzumab Biologics License Application, which is currently <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/24/11/g41739987/merus-receives-fda-extension-of-pdufa-for-zenocutuzumab" rel="noreferrer noopener">under priority review</a>.
The FDA has extended the PDUFA goal date to February 4, 2025, to enable sufficient time to review information recently submitted by the Company in response to a CMC information request. No additional clinical data have been requested.
William Blair is positive on Zeno but writes that Merus&#8217;s core thesis and primary value driver continue to be centered on petosemtamab.
On Sunday, Merus announced the publication of an abstract regarding petosemtamab in previously treated patients with recurrent/metastatic head and neck squamous cell carcinoma on the European Society for Medical Oncology <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/24/12/g42256976/merus-announces-publication-of-an-abstract-on-petosemtamab-as-2l-treatment-of-rm-hnscc-at-the-esmo" rel="noreferrer noopener">Asia Congress website</a>.
The abstract presents updated clinical data on petosemtamab from the initial expansion cohort (1500 mg) and a new dose-comparison cohort (1100 mg vs. 1500 mg).
The analyst writes that in the near term, updated data for petosemtamab monotherapy will be a key catalyst for Merus shares.
&#8220;We believe the company's Multiclonics platform produces molecules with attractive drug-like properties, providing continued pipeline expansion and additional business development opportunities&#8230;, with potential to be a market leader in the multi blockbuster head and neck cancer treatment landscape,&#8221; the analyst writes.
Price Action: MRUS stock is up 9.50% at $49.10 at last check Monday.
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The word for the 2024 holiday spending season is, well, &#8220;normal&#8221;
Some things have changed. Retailers have aggressively courted holiday shoppers with ad campaigns and &#8220;Black Friday&#8221; deals that started well before Halloween. Additionally, consumers are in moderate spending mode in a retail climate where prices continue to be higher than people like.&nbsp;
Yet spend they will.
According to Visa Business and Economic Insights, holiday spending will rise by 3.9% for the 2024 shopping season, which is right in line with 2023, when spending rose by 3.8%. On average, shoppers will spend $638 during the holiday season, up slightly from $635.
The question is whether that will be enough ammunition to attract investors to retail stocks leading into 2025.
Here are three factors changing the retail landscape &#8211; and three retail stocks to buy before the New Year.&nbsp;
Three Big Factors
Time will tell, and any outcome should be driven by these three key retail industry factors.
A positive outlook – in general. There are myriad moving parts to the retail sector right now, with some being more equal than others.
"With the stock market near all-time highs, low unemployment, and disinflation, many consumers are feeling good and ready to spend," says Justin Sacks, vice president of strategy at Moomoo Technologies, an online stock trading platform. "That could mean a profitable quarter for many retailers, but they may not all benefit equally."
There are some headwinds, however. "Low-end consumers have spent much of their pandemic savings and are still playing catch up on the significant price increases over the past few years," Zacks says. "The trend towards online shopping and away from in-person shopping will likely continue and could separate the winners from the losers among retail stocks."
Trump and tariffs. President-elect Donald Trump's plan to enact tariffs should be a big disruptor for the retail sector.
"Any products imported from other countries could be subject to tariffs, leading to higher prices, which retailers would most likely pass on to consumers," says Stephen Callahan, trading behavior analyst at Firstrade, a fintech online brokerage firm. "All physical goods, such as autos, apparel, toys, furniture, footwear, tools, and household appliances are at risk from tariffs. Analysts are predicting double-digit increases in prices."
That's not good news for retailers, especially the big boys on the block.
"Companies like Walmart, Lowe's, and Home Depot get a large part of their inventory from China and other low-cost manufacturers, and manufacturers who import materials for their products will see their costs rise," Callahan says. "Those costs will be passed along to retailers selling the final products."
The National Retail Federation says the tariffs will reduce consumer spending power by $46 billion. "This would have a big effect on a wide range of consumer products and could impact retail companies' earnings," Callahan adds.
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Cautious consumers.
Caution will be the watchword for The first months of 2025.
"During that time,&nbsp; consumers will likely be holding back on disposable income as they assess the impact of the new administration&#8217;s policies," says Derrick Fung, CEO at JoinSignals, an investment data intelligence company.&nbsp; "Companies that cater to homeowners and stock market participants, such as Uber, Instacart, and Williams-Sonoma, are likely to see sustained consumer spending."
Fung expects the stock market response to be varied, with certain sectors likely outperforming others. "Economic uncertainties may still pose a risk of a slowdown, potentially benefiting specific major retailers as spending continues to surge in online retail, such as Amazon, hypermarkets like Walmart, and discount/bulk stores such as Costco," he says.
Three Retail Stocks For Your Christmas Stocking
With the retail sector mounting a modest comeback in 2024 but with some vexing issues in play, market mavens favor these industry stocks heading into the new year.
Walmart (WMT). This retail giant seems poised to pop in 2025.
"Walmart is firing on all cylinders right now," says Michael Zakkour, founder and chief strategist at 5 New Digital, a retail consultancy company.&nbsp; "What separates Walmart from all other retailers is not just their size but the commitment they have made over the last six-to-seven years to building a modern integrated commercial ecosystem."
Walmart has perfected the &#8220;New Retail&#8221; model by seamlessly integrating online, offline, technology, supply chain, and media, Zakkour says. "Target was ahead of Walmart in this regard several years ago but is paying the consequences of not going all in on the NRM."
Discount retailers. Zakkour also believes also believes 2025 will be an excellent year for off-price retailers. "TJX, Ross, Burlington, and other key players in the space had strong 2024 sales, and I expect that to continue well into the new year."
Those same companies could "benefit from changes in overall retail inventory levels due to changes in tariffs," Sacks adds.
Holiday head starts. Amazon (AMZN) and Costco (COST) are good stocks to consider if you're looking to get a head start on 2025.
"Amazon is a standout," says Clay Cary, savings expert at Coupon Follow. "Their early Black Friday sales have been strong, and their fulfillment network gives them a big edge during the holidays.
Costco is another winner, Cary says. "Their membership model and focus on value resonate with consumers trying to stretch their budgets," he notes.
Shopify (SHOP). Lower interest rates will help small and medium-sized businesses, and Shopify should benefit. "Their Shop App is a way for them to build defensibility around their business to diversify away from B2B and start building a more direct relationship with consumers," Fung says.
Williams-Sonoma WSM). This home products retailer's stock continues to outperform, up 70% year-to-date.
"They're staying competitive with a consistent pricing strategy, Fung notes. "WSM rarely offers discounts to maintain a high-end brand perception.
The retailer has also optimized the supply chain (WSM relies on in-house design and is vertically integrated). "They employ an effective omnichannel retail strategy and experience, and are focusing on sustainability and social responsibility to appeal to environmentally conscious customers," Fung adds.
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High Tide Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HITI#NASDAQ">HITI</a>) (TSXV:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HITI#TSXV">HITI</a>) (FSE: 2LYA) is expanding its innovative Cabana Club membership program to the U.S., EU and UK through dedicated websites.
&#8220;Innovation and market disruption are at the core of High Tide&#8217;s DNA, and today marks another milestone in our journey," Raj Grover, the company's founder and CEO, said. "I am excited to announce that, in celebration of Cyber Monday, we are taking our highly successful Cabana Club membership program global."
High Tide also said it's adding international snacks and confectionery to its e-commerce platform, alongside hemp-derived CBD and cannabis accessories.
With the move the company is tapping into the global e-commerce market for snacks and confectionery, which is, <a href="https://www.statista.com/outlook/emo/food/confectionery-snacks/worldwide">according to Statista</a>, expected to reach over $113 billion in revenue in 2024, with an anticipated annual growth rate of 14%, resulting in a projected market volume of roughly $218 billion by 2029.
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"I&#8217;m particularly excited about the launch of our international snacks and confectionery category, which complements our cannabis offerings and holds substantial growth potential," Grover said. "Sales across our ancillary cannabis e-commerce platforms have declined, particularly in the CBD segment."
The new global Cabana Club interface will provide members with a single point of login to access instant savings with the lowest price guaranteed.
The Canadian cannabis retailer said the Cabana Club membership program will be available for customers in the U.S. through cabanaclubusa.com. Members will be able to purchase hemp-derived CBD, consumption accessories as well as international snacks and confectionary items from Smoke Cartel, Daily High Club, DankStop, NuLeaf, and FABCBD.
Members across the entire EU and UK could reach the Cabana Club membership program through cabanaclub.eu. having access to the same products as the U.S. customers through Grasscity and Blessed CBD.
The <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/canna-cabana">Cabana Club</a> loyalty program surpassed 1.5 million members across <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/canada-cannabis">Canada in August</a>. Since launching its discount club model in October 2021, over 1.2 million members have joined, reflecting a growth of more than 400%, the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cannabis/24/08/40245394/high-tides-cabana-club-loyalty-program-surpasses-1-5m-members-in-canada">company said earlier this year.</a>
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High Tide&#8217;s shares traded 3.5244% higher at $3.375 per share at the time of this writing early Monday afternoon.

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Their current home is fully paid off but valued at $150,000 in a slow-growth market, so Ellie is wondering whether they should buy or rent in each new city, where she states that home prices range from $300,000 to $400,000.
Ellie's concern isn't just financial – she doesn't want to live in a bare-bones apartment during this transitional phase of their lives. However, buying and selling homes every few years comes with significant risks.
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1. Home Price Appreciation Rates
Ramsey recommended asking a real estate agent to provide the average appreciation rate in a 5-10 mile radius around the neighborhood they want to live in and looking at those numbers over the past few years. Ramsey noted that markets with strong growth – such as 10% annually – could offer opportunities to build equity even in a short time frame.
2. Days on Market (DOM)
This figure measures how quickly homes sell in a particular area. Ramsey said that a hot market with low DOM (e.g., seven days) can make it easier to resell the house when it's time to move again. However, in slower markets with high DOM, selling could become a costly and time-consuming process.
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Combining these two metrics allows frequent movers like Ellie to assess whether buying makes financial sense or renting is safer.
Recent U.S. housing market trends further highlight the risks of frequent home purchases. According to the Freddie Mac House Price Index, prices rose for 12 consecutive years, with an unprecedented 18% surge in 2021.&nbsp;
Since then, the market has cooled, with annual appreciation rates slowing to 4.8% in 2022 and 6.5% in 2023. While these growth rates still exceed the long-term average of 4.4% since 1990, the trend suggests that rapid equity gains are no longer guaranteed.
Additionally, rising mortgage rates have significantly impacted affordability. The average rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage doubled between 2021 and 2023, making monthly payments far more expensive. For Ellie and her husband, financing a $300,000 to $400,000 home at current rates would strain their budget and potentially reduce their retirement savings.
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Given the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/real-estate/24/06/39313321/high-mortgage-rates-may-limit-job-relocation-options-as-rising-mortgage-rates-trap-homeowners">frequent relocations</a>, Ramsey said, "Probably in most markets, you&#8217;re gonna be renting." Renting offers a practical solution for Ellie's situation. It eliminates the risks associated with fluctuating home values and the costs of buying and selling, such as closing fees, agent commissions and potential capital losses.
However, it is worth noting that the median rent prices across the U.S. have risen in recent years. According to iProperty Management, monthly rents have seen an average increase of 6.45% annually over the past four years, up from a 3-4% annual increase over the previous several years.&nbsp;
Ellie's husband will receive a $3,000 monthly housing stipend, as well as increased wages and overtime. This will help with rental costs, providing a comfortable middle ground between <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/24/11/41918104/are-you-on-track-to-retire-rich-heres-the-nest-egg-you-need-to-be-considered-a-wealthy-retiree">saving for retirement – </a>her goal over the next 12 years – and maintaining a quality living situation.
Ramsey emphasized that deciding whether to buy or rent depends heavily on <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/real-estate/24/10/41356829/home-listings-explode-in-florida-georgia-tennessee-200-higher-than-pandemic-low-says-reventure-ceo">local market conditions</a>. He says renting is typically the smarter choice for short-term stays in areas with slow appreciation and high DOM. In faster-growing markets, he said that buying may still be worth considering if Ellie and her husband can sell quickly and profitably.
Ultimately, frequent movers like Ellie must weigh the financial risks of buying against the flexibility and simplicity of renting, all while keeping long-term goals – like retirement – front and center.
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Natera's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NTRA#NYSE">NTRA</a>) short percent of float has fallen 6.33% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 3.74 million shares sold short, which is 2.96% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 2.12 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.
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<h3>Natera Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
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As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Natera has declined since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to rise in the near-term but traders should be aware that less shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Natera'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>, Natera's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 5.09%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
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This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.

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Sterling Infrastructure's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/STRL#NYSE">STRL</a>) short percent of float has fallen 5.13% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 981 thousand shares sold short, which is 3.33% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 2.5 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.
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<h3>Sterling Infrastructure Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
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As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Sterling Infrastructure has declined since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to rise in the near-term but traders should be aware that less shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Sterling Infrastructure'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>, Sterling Infrastructure's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 5.01%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
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Kinder Morgan's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KMI#NYSE">KMI</a>) short percent of float has fallen 5.88% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 40.29 million shares sold short, which is 2.08% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 2.64 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.
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<h3>Kinder Morgan Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1733161510_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Kinder Morgan has declined since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to rise in the near-term but traders should be aware that less shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Kinder Morgan'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>, Kinder Morgan's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 4.09%, 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>
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U.S. stocks traded mixed midway through trading, with the Dow Jones index falling around 150 points on Monday.
The Dow traded down 0.34% to 44,759.96 while the NASDAQ gained 1.03% to 19,416.22. The S&amp;P 500 also rose, gaining, 0.26% to 6,047.97.
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Leading and Lagging Sectors Communication services shares jumped by 1% on Tuesday.
In trading on Tuesday, utilities shares fell by 1.9%.
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The ISM manufacturing PMI rose to 48.4 in November versus 46.5 in the previous month, beating market estimates of 47.7.
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<li>Shares of NovoCure Limited (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVCR#NASDAQ">NVCR</a>) got a boost, surging 30% to $26.05 after the company announced its Phase 3 PANOVA-Trial met its primary endpoint and demonstrated a statistically significant improvement in its median overall survival rate.</li>
<li>Super Micro Computer, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMCI#NASDAQ">SMCI</a>) shares were also up, gaining 20% to $39.25 after the company announced it completed a review by an independent special committee and stated EY&#8217;s conclusions were not supported by findings.</li>
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<li>Mondee Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MOND#NASDAQ">MOND</a>) shares dropped 41% to $0.4159 after the company announced it received a delist determination notice from the Nasdaq.</li>
<li>Shares of Upstart Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UPST#NASDAQ">UPST</a>) were down 14% to $67.94 after JP Morgan downgraded the stock from Neutral to Underweight.</li>
<li>Revolution Medicines, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RVMD#NASDAQ">RVMD</a>) was down, falling 13% to $50.34. The company provided key clinical updates from its RAS(ON) inhibitor portfolio.</li>
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Commodities In commodity news, oil traded up 0.4% to $68.30 while gold traded down 0.6% at $2,665.60.
Silver traded down 0.9% to $30.835 on Monday, while copper fell 0.4% to $4.1220.
Euro zone
European shares were mostly higher today. The eurozone's STOXX 600 gained 0.38%, Germany's DAX climbed 1.15% and France's CAC 40 fell 0.43%. Spain's IBEX 35 Index rose 0.40%, while London's FTSE 100 rose 0.07%.
Asia Pacific Markets
Asian markets closed higher on Monday, with Japan's Nikkei 225 gaining 0.80%, Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index gaining 0.65%, China's Shanghai Composite Index climbing 1.13% and India's BSE Sensex gaining 0.56%.
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<li>U.S. construction spending increased by 0.4% month-over-month to an annual rate of $2,174 billion in October compared to a 0.1% gain in September.</li>
<li>The ISM manufacturing PMI rose to 48.4 in November versus 46.5 in the previous month, beating market estimates of 47.5.</li>
<li>The S&amp;P Global US manufacturing PMI rose to 49.7 in November compared to a preliminary reading of 48.8, and versus 48.5 in October.</li>
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Akami Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AKAM#NASDAQ">AKAM</a>) shares are trading higher on Monday. Oppenheimer analyst Timothy Horan upgraded Akamai from a Perform rating to an Outperform rating and announced a&nbsp;$120&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/42265796">price target</a>.
The Details: Horan cited a stronger market environment and a robust cloud compute and edge compute platform. 
In terms of a more attractive market environment, Horan highlighted that the Content Delivery Network (CDN) market has become more attractive due to reduced competition, as the number of players has decreased from six to three following the shutdown of Edgio.
Furthermore, Akamai is acquiring Edgio for approximately $150 million, including transition costs, which the analyst believes will drive revenue and margin growth, with Edgio&#8217;s revenues estimated to have 80% gross margins and 60% EBITDA margins, improving further next year.
Next, Horan highlighted strong growth in cloud compute, which is becoming an increasingly significant portion of Akamai&#8217;s revenue. Additionally, AI is driving higher demand for edge compute, while also being leveraged to enhance both security products and internal operations.
Lastly, the analyst said Akamai's cloud and edge compute platforms are positioned to benefit from the growing demand for AI inferencing and the need for AI-driven cybersecurity solutions.
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AKAM Price Action: At the time of publication, Akami shares are moving 4.45% higher at $98.20, according to data from <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>.
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Akamai Technologies shares are trading higher after Oppenheimer upgraded the stock from Perform to Outperform.

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Fastly shares are trading higher after Oppenheimer upgraded the stock from Perform to Outperform.

This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders will search for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges heavily from its normal worth. High amounts of trading activity could push option prices to exaggerated or underestimated levels. 
Below are some instances of options activity happening in the Health Care sector: 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>ADMA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$20.00</td>
<td>$127.4K</td>
<td>2.2K</td>
<td>5.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NMRA</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$7.50</td>
<td>$86.5K</td>
<td>4.5K</td>
<td>827</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SRRK</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$40.00</td>
<td>$27.7K</td>
<td>3.2K</td>
<td>805</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NVO</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/06/24</td>
<td>$105.00</td>
<td>$28.5K</td>
<td>901</td>
<td>558</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>RVMD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$55.00</td>
<td>$55.4K</td>
<td>704</td>
<td>461</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMGN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$285.00</td>
<td>$31.0K</td>
<td>1.1K</td>
<td>439</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BSX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/13/24</td>
<td>$91.00</td>
<td>$49.3K</td>
<td>28</td>
<td>413</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BIIB</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$200.00</td>
<td>$108.0K</td>
<td>280</td>
<td>212</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SAVA</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$25.00</td>
<td>$109.2K</td>
<td>365</td>
<td>105</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PFE</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$22.50</td>
<td>$25.3K</td>
<td>11.2K</td>
<td>66</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These bullet-by-bullet explanations have been constructed using the accompanying table. 
• For ADMA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ADMA#NASDAQ">ADMA</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 18 day(s) on December 20, 2024. This event was a transfer of 1499 contract(s) at a $20.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $127.4K, with a price of $85.0 per contract. There were 2293 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 5072 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For NMRA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NMRA#NASDAQ">NMRA</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 46 day(s) on January 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 309 contract(s) at a $7.50 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 6 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $86.5K, with a price of $280.0 per contract. There were 4550 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 827 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding SRRK (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SRRK#NASDAQ">SRRK</a>), we observe a call option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 46 day(s) on January 17, 2025. Parties traded 99 contract(s) at a $40.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $27.7K, with a price of $280.0 per contract. There were 3264 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 805 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding NVO (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVO#NYSE">NVO</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 4 day(s) on December 6, 2024. Parties traded 250 contract(s) at a $105.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 10 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $28.5K, with a price of $114.0 per contract. There were 901 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 558 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For RVMD (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RVMD#NASDAQ">RVMD</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 18 day(s) on December 20, 2024. This event was a transfer of 426 contract(s) at a $55.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 45 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $55.4K, with a price of $135.0 per contract. There were 704 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 461 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding AMGN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMGN#NASDAQ">AMGN</a>), we observe a call option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 18 day(s) on December 20, 2024. Parties traded 100 contract(s) at a $285.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $31.0K, with a price of $310.0 per contract. There were 1197 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 439 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For BSX (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BSX#NYSE">BSX</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 11 day(s) on December 13, 2024. This event was a transfer of 411 contract(s) at a $91.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 48 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $49.3K, with a price of $120.0 per contract. There were 28 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 413 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding BIIB (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BIIB#NASDAQ">BIIB</a>), we observe a call option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 136 day(s) on April 17, 2025. Parties traded 200 contract(s) at a $200.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $108.0K, with a price of $540.0 per contract. There were 280 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 212 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding SAVA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SAVA#NASDAQ">SAVA</a>), we observe a put option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 200 day(s) on June 20, 2025. Parties traded 50 contract(s) at a $25.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $109.2K, with a price of $2185.0 per contract. There were 365 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 105 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding PFE (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PFE#NYSE">PFE</a>), we observe a call option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 410 day(s) on January 16, 2026. Parties traded 54 contract(s) at a $22.50 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $25.3K, with a price of $470.0 per contract. There were 11285 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 66 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more news on unusual options activity</a>. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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10 Health Care Stocks With Whale Alerts In Today's Session

This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders will search for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges heavily from its normal worth. High amounts of trading activity could push option prices to exaggerated or underestimated levels. 
Here's the list of options activity happening in today's session: 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>TSLA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/06/24</td>
<td>$360.00</td>
<td>$31.7K</td>
<td>44.1K</td>
<td>69.9K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMZN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$210.00</td>
<td>$173.0K</td>
<td>40.9K</td>
<td>4.2K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BABA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
<td>$27.0K</td>
<td>19.1K</td>
<td>2.7K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PDD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$115.00</td>
<td>$1.2 million</td>
<td>2.4K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>WHR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$115.00</td>
<td>$45.5K</td>
<td>57</td>
<td>653</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GME</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$50.00</td>
<td>$76.0K</td>
<td>2.8K</td>
<td>615</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>TPX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$55.00</td>
<td>$34.0K</td>
<td>313</td>
<td>519</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>URBN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$40.00</td>
<td>$57.0K</td>
<td>790</td>
<td>191</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CHWY</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$32.50</td>
<td>$462.2K</td>
<td>3.3K</td>
<td>108</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SBUX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
<td>$44.1K</td>
<td>4.9K</td>
<td>83</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These bullet-by-bullet explanations have been constructed using the accompanying table. 
• Regarding TSLA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 4 day(s) on December 6, 2024. Parties traded 42 contract(s) at a $360.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 4 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $31.7K, with a price of $759.0 per contract. There were 44139 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 69978 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding AMZN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>), we observe a call option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 46 day(s) on January 17, 2025. Parties traded 200 contract(s) at a $210.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $173.0K, with a price of $865.0 per contract. There were 40916 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 4214 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For BABA (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BABA#NYSE">BABA</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 46 day(s) on January 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 100 contract(s) at a $90.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $27.0K, with a price of $270.0 per contract. There were 19156 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2763 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding PDD (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PDD#NASDAQ">PDD</a>), we observe a call option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 774 day(s) on January 15, 2027. Parties traded 499 contract(s) at a $115.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $1.2 million, with a price of $2490.0 per contract. There were 2418 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1003 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For WHR (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WHR#NYSE">WHR</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 200 day(s) on June 20, 2025. This event was a transfer of 50 contract(s) at a $115.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 4 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $45.5K, with a price of $910.0 per contract. There were 57 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 653 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For GME (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GME#NYSE">GME</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 136 day(s) on April 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 200 contract(s) at a $50.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 5 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $76.0K, with a price of $380.0 per contract. There were 2895 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 615 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding TPX (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TPX#NYSE">TPX</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 46 day(s) on January 17, 2025. Parties traded 100 contract(s) at a $55.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 6 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $34.0K, with a price of $340.0 per contract. There were 313 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 519 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For URBN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/URBN#NASDAQ">URBN</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 18 day(s) on December 20, 2024. This event was a transfer of 50 contract(s) at a $40.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 7 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $57.0K, with a price of $1140.0 per contract. There were 790 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 191 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For CHWY (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CHWY#NYSE">CHWY</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 46 day(s) on January 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 2059 contract(s) at a $32.50 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 458 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $462.2K, with a price of $225.0 per contract. There were 3377 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 108 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding SBUX (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SBUX#NASDAQ">SBUX</a>), we observe a call option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 200 day(s) on June 20, 2025. Parties traded 46 contract(s) at a $100.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $44.1K, with a price of $960.0 per contract. There were 4908 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 83 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more news on unusual options activity</a>. 
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This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders often look for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges away from its normal worth. Abnormal amounts of trading activity could push option prices to hyperbolic or underperforming levels. 
Below are some instances of options activity happening in the Information Technology sector: 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
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<tr>
<td>SMCI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/06/24</td>
<td>$40.00</td>
<td>$36.8K</td>
<td>14.6K</td>
<td>58.4K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NVDA</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>12/06/24</td>
<td>$138.00</td>
<td>$29.4K</td>
<td>29.3K</td>
<td>57.5K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MSFT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/06/24</td>
<td>$440.00</td>
<td>$34.8K</td>
<td>3.4K</td>
<td>16.8K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/06/24</td>
<td>$142.00</td>
<td>$81.2K</td>
<td>4.3K</td>
<td>13.7K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>INTC</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/06/24</td>
<td>$24.50</td>
<td>$110.3K</td>
<td>5.3K</td>
<td>8.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MARA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$30.00</td>
<td>$56.5K</td>
<td>21.3K</td>
<td>4.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>LRCX</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$80.00</td>
<td>$57.1K</td>
<td>2.9K</td>
<td>2.4K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>RIOT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$15.00</td>
<td>$90.3K</td>
<td>39.8K</td>
<td>1.2K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ZM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
<td>$30.4K</td>
<td>5.6K</td>
<td>1.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>IREN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$20.00</td>
<td>$27.6K</td>
<td>27.5K</td>
<td>1.1K</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These itemized elaborations have been created using the accompanying table. 
• Regarding SMCI (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMCI#NASDAQ">SMCI</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 4 day(s) on December 6, 2024. Parties traded 80 contract(s) at a $40.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 7 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $36.8K, with a price of $460.0 per contract. There were 14692 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 58478 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding NVDA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), we observe a put option sweep with neutral sentiment. It expires in 4 day(s) on December 6, 2024. Parties traded 190 contract(s) at a $138.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 4 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $29.4K, with a price of $155.0 per contract. There were 29386 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 57586 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For MSFT (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 4 day(s) on December 6, 2024. This event was a transfer of 400 contract(s) at a $440.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 8 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $34.8K, with a price of $87.0 per contract. There were 3466 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 16871 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding AMD (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>), we observe a call option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 4 day(s) on December 6, 2024. Parties traded 350 contract(s) at a $142.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $81.2K, with a price of $232.0 per contract. There were 4358 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 13704 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding INTC (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTC#NASDAQ">INTC</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 4 day(s) on December 6, 2024. Parties traded 1250 contract(s) at a $24.50 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 4 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $110.3K, with a price of $88.0 per contract. There were 5332 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 8123 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding MARA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MARA#NASDAQ">MARA</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 109 day(s) on March 21, 2025. Parties traded 100 contract(s) at a $30.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 14 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $56.5K, with a price of $565.0 per contract. There were 21329 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 4074 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding LRCX (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LRCX#NASDAQ">LRCX</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 18 day(s) on December 20, 2024. Parties traded 157 contract(s) at a $80.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 7 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $57.1K, with a price of $365.0 per contract. There were 2938 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2413 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For RIOT (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RIOT#NASDAQ">RIOT</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 109 day(s) on March 21, 2025. This event was a transfer of 400 contract(s) at a $15.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 28 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $90.3K, with a price of $226.0 per contract. There were 39892 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1277 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For ZM (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ZM#NASDAQ">ZM</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 46 day(s) on January 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 195 contract(s) at a $90.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 15 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $30.4K, with a price of $156.0 per contract. There were 5617 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1165 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding IREN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IREN#NASDAQ">IREN</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 46 day(s) on January 17, 2025. Parties traded 500 contract(s) at a $20.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 9 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $27.6K, with a price of $55.0 per contract. There were 27510 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1106 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more news on unusual options activity</a>. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bearish stance on Home Depot (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HD#NYSE">HD</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 HD, 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 14 uncommon options trades for Home Depot.
This isn't normal.
The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 28% bullish and 35%, bearish.
Out of all of the special options we uncovered, 2 are puts, for a total amount of $64,820, and 12 are calls, for a total amount of $1,265,002.
<h3>Projected Price Targets</h3>
Analyzing the Volume and Open Interest in these contracts, it seems that the big players have been eyeing a price window from $300.0 to $520.0 for Home Depot during the past quarter. 
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Trends</h3>
In today's trading context, the average open interest for options of Home Depot stands at 336.73, with a total volume reaching 525.00. The accompanying chart delineates the progression of both call and put option volume and open interest for high-value trades in Home Depot, situated within the strike price corridor from $300.0 to $520.0, throughout the last 30 days.
<h3>Home Depot 30-Day Option Volume &amp; Interest Snapshot</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1733160631_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Largest Options Trades Observed:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th align="right">Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>HD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/06/24</td>
<td>$128.35</td>
<td>$126.05</td>
<td>$127.3</td>
<td>$300.00</td>
<td>$379.1K</td>
<td align="right">100</td>
<td align="right">28</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>HD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>12/06/24</td>
<td>$128.35</td>
<td>$126.05</td>
<td>$127.33</td>
<td>$300.00</td>
<td>$267.3K</td>
<td align="right">100</td>
<td align="right">72</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>HD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>12/06/24</td>
<td>$128.35</td>
<td>$126.05</td>
<td>$127.32</td>
<td>$300.00</td>
<td>$165.5K</td>
<td align="right">100</td>
<td align="right">85</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>HD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/06/24</td>
<td>$128.35</td>
<td>$126.05</td>
<td>$126.05</td>
<td>$300.00</td>
<td>$126.0K</td>
<td align="right">100</td>
<td align="right">100</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>HD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$123.55</td>
<td>$121.35</td>
<td>$122.26</td>
<td>$320.00</td>
<td>$110.0K</td>
<td align="right">74</td>
<td align="right">9</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Home Depot</h3>
Home Depot is the world's largest home improvement specialty retailer, operating more than 2,300 warehouse-format stores offering more than 30,000 products in store and 1 million products online in the US, Canada, and Mexico. Its stores offer numerous building materials, home improvement products, lawn and garden products, and decor products and provide various services, including home improvement installation services and tool and equipment rentals. The acquisition of Interline Brands in 2015 allowed Home Depot to enter the MRO business, which has been expanded through the tie-up with HD Supply (2020). The additions of the Company Store brought textiles to the lineup, and the recent tie-up with SRS will help grow professional demand in roofing, pool and landscaping projects.
Following our analysis of the options activities associated with Home Depot, we pivot to a closer look at the company's own performance.
<h3>Where Is Home Depot Standing Right Now?</h3>
<ul>
<li>Trading volume stands at 870,976, with HD's price down by -0.47%, positioned at $427.13.</li>
<li>RSI indicators show the stock to be may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Earnings announcement expected in 78 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What The Experts Say On Home Depot</h3>
5 market experts have recently issued ratings for this stock, with a consensus target price of $439.8.
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&#x2A; An analyst from Wells Fargo persists with their Overweight rating on Home Depot, maintaining a target price of $430. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from B of A Securities continues to hold a Buy rating for Home Depot, targeting a price of $450. 
&#x2A; Showing optimism, an analyst from Telsey Advisory Group upgrades its rating to Outperform with a revised price target of $455. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Stifel persists with their Hold rating on Home Depot, maintaining a target price of $405. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Truist Securities keeps a Buy rating on Home Depot with a target price of $459. 
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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