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U.S. stocks were higher, with the Dow Jones index gaining over 150 points on Thursday.
Shares of Accenture plc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ACN#NYSE">ACN</a>) rose sharply in today's session after the company reported better-than-expected first-quarter financial results and raised FY25 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42586612/accenture-delivers-q1-revenue-growth-bolstered-by-consulting-and-managed-services">revenue growth outlook</a>.
On Thursday, Accenture reported first-quarter fiscal 2025 sales of $17.69 billion compared with the analyst consensus estimate of $17.12 billion, up 9% year-over-year in U.S. dollars and 5% in local currency.
Accenture shares jumped 7% to $372.09 on Wednesday.
Here are some other big stocks recording gains in today's session.
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<li>Omeros Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OMER#NASDAQ">OMER</a>) shares jumped 68% to $12.55 after the company's Narsoplimab met pivotal trial primary endpoint.</li>
<li>Soho House &amp; Co Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SHCO#NASDAQ">SHCO</a>) gained 54% to $7.57 after the company received a $9.00 per share acquisition offer from a consortium backed by Executive Chairman Ron Burkle and Yucaipa. The board has formed a special committee to evaluate the proposal.</li>
<li>Mesoblast Limited (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MESO#NASDAQ">MESO</a>) rose 35% to $16.55. On Wednesday, the FDA approved Mesoblast's Ryoncil (remestemcel-L) as the first mesenchymal stromal cell (MSC) therapy in the U.S.</li>
<li>Microvast Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MVST#NASDAQ">MVST</a>) gained 21.7% to $1.3990.</li>
<li>Sable Offshore Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SOC#NYSE">SOC</a>) surged 20.3% to $23.63.</li>
<li>Prothena Corporation plc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PRTA#NASDAQ">PRTA</a>) gained 17.8% to $14.09 after the Phase IIb Prasinezumab study showed potential in early Parkinson&#8217;s disease.</li>
<li>Darden Restaurants, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DRI#NYSE">DRI</a>) rose 14.3% to $182.79 after the company reported better-than-expected second-quarter EPS and issued better-than-expected FY25 revenue outlook.</li>
<li>Innodata Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INOD#NASDAQ">INOD</a>) gained 14.2% to $39.09. Wedbush analyst Daniel Ives initiated coverage on Innodata with an Outperform rating and announced a price target of $48.</li>
<li>Valneva SE (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VALN#NASDAQ">VALN</a>) gained 10.1% to $4.16. Valneva expanded Chikungunya vaccine access in Asia through partnership with Serum Institute.</li>
<li>Tripadvisor, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TRIP#NASDAQ">TRIP</a>) rose 8.8% to $14.10. Tripadvisor and Liberty TripAdvisor announced a planned merger.</li>
<li>Nordstrom, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JWN#NYSE">JWN</a>) shares gained 4.8% to $23.98.</li>
<li>CarMax, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KMX#NYSE">KMX</a>) shares rose 4.5% to $85.08 after the company reported better-than-expected quarterly earnings and sales.</li>
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Goldman Sachs analyst Bruno Amorim maintains Azul (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AZUL#NYSE">AZUL</a>) with a Neutral and lowers the price target from $3.6 to $3.1.

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RBC Capital analyst Ken Herbert upgrades RTX (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RTX#NYSE">RTX</a>) from Sector Perform to Outperform and raises the price target from $130 to $140.

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Deep-pocketed investors have adopted a bearish approach towards Intuitive Surgical (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ISRG#NASDAQ">ISRG</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 ISRG 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 Intuitive Surgical. This level of activity is out of the ordinary.
The general mood among these heavyweight investors is divided, with 0% leaning bullish and 87% bearish. Among these notable options, 5 are puts, totaling $161,200, and 3 are calls, amounting to $223,830.
<h3>Predicted Price Range</h3>
After evaluating the trading volumes and Open Interest, it's evident that the major market movers are focusing on a price band between $310.0 and $560.0 for Intuitive Surgical, spanning the last three months.
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Development</h3>
In today's trading context, the average open interest for options of Intuitive Surgical stands at 128.0, with a total volume reaching 495.00. The accompanying chart delineates the progression of both call and put option volume and open interest for high-value trades in Intuitive Surgical, situated within the strike price corridor from $310.0 to $560.0, throughout the last 30 days.
<h3>Intuitive Surgical Option Volume And Open Interest Over Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1734623181_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>ISRG</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$229.5</td>
<td>$225.5</td>
<td>$225.5</td>
<td>$310.00</td>
<td>$112.7K</td>
<td align="right">112</td>
<td align="right">5</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ISRG</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/18/26</td>
<td>$110.5</td>
<td>$107.3</td>
<td>$107.3</td>
<td>$540.00</td>
<td>$75.1K</td>
<td align="right">217</td>
<td align="right">36</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ISRG</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$37.2</td>
<td>$35.1</td>
<td>$35.97</td>
<td>$560.00</td>
<td>$35.9K</td>
<td align="right">149</td>
<td align="right">11</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ISRG</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$32.9</td>
<td>$31.9</td>
<td>$32.9</td>
<td>$530.00</td>
<td>$32.9K</td>
<td align="right">34</td>
<td align="right">161</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ISRG</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$32.9</td>
<td>$31.9</td>
<td>$32.9</td>
<td>$530.00</td>
<td>$32.9K</td>
<td align="right">34</td>
<td align="right">114</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Intuitive Surgical</h3>
Intuitive Surgical develops, produces, and markets a robotic system for assisting minimally invasive surgery. It also provides the instrumentation, disposable accessories, and warranty services for the system. The company has placed more than 8,600 da Vinci systems in hospitals worldwide, with more than 5,000 installations in the US and a growing number in emerging markets.
<h3>Present Market Standing of Intuitive Surgical</h3>
<ul>
<li>Currently trading with a volume of 282,168, the ISRG's price is up by 1.66%, now at $535.2. </li>
<li>RSI readings suggest the stock is currently may be approaching oversold.</li>
<li>Anticipated earnings release is in 33 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What Analysts Are Saying About Intuitive Surgical</h3>
In the last month, 5 experts released ratings on this stock with an average target price of $618.2.
Turn $1000 into $1270 in just 20 days?
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&#x2A; Showing optimism, an analyst from Morgan Stanley upgrades its rating to Overweight with a revised price target of $650. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Stifel has decided to maintain their Buy rating on Intuitive Surgical, which currently sits at a price target of $610. 
&#x2A; An analyst from BTIG has decided to maintain their Buy rating on Intuitive Surgical, which currently sits at a price target of $561. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Truist Securities persists with their Buy rating on Intuitive Surgical, maintaining a target price of $640. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Wells Fargo persists with their Overweight rating on Intuitive Surgical, maintaining a target price of $630. 
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 Intuitive Surgical options trades with real-time alerts from <a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/register174">Benzinga Pro</a>.

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Whales with a lot of money to spend have taken a noticeably bullish stance on Bank of America.
Looking at options history for Bank of America (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BAC#NYSE">BAC</a>) we detected 11 trades.
If we consider the specifics of each trade, it is accurate to state that 63% of the investors opened trades with bullish expectations and 36% with bearish.
From the overall spotted trades, 6 are puts, for a total amount of $278,150 and 5, calls, for a total amount of $284,505.
<h3>What's The Price Target?</h3>
Based on the trading activity, it appears that the significant investors are aiming for a price territory stretching from $30.0 to $52.5 for Bank of America over the recent three months. 
<h3>Analyzing Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
Looking at the volume and open interest is a powerful move while trading options. This data can help you track the liquidity and interest for Bank of America'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 Bank of America's whale trades within a strike price range from $30.0 to $52.5 in the last 30 days. 
<h3>Bank of America 30-Day Option Volume &amp; Interest Snapshot</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1734623176_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Largest Options Trades Observed:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>BAC</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$7.4</td>
<td>$7.1</td>
<td>$7.4</td>
<td>$40.00</td>
<td>$111.0K</td>
<td>19.1K</td>
<td align="right">153</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BAC</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$9.65</td>
<td>$9.55</td>
<td>$9.55</td>
<td>$52.50</td>
<td>$78.3K</td>
<td>970</td>
<td align="right">82</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BAC</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$14.15</td>
<td>$14.1</td>
<td>$14.15</td>
<td>$30.00</td>
<td>$70.7K</td>
<td>25.7K</td>
<td align="right">50</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BAC</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$2.49</td>
<td>$2.48</td>
<td>$2.48</td>
<td>$45.00</td>
<td>$49.7K</td>
<td>4.9K</td>
<td align="right">200</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BAC</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$2.47</td>
<td>$2.43</td>
<td>$2.48</td>
<td>$45.00</td>
<td>$49.6K</td>
<td>4.9K</td>
<td align="right">400</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Bank of America</h3>
Bank of America is one of the largest financial institutions in the United States, with more than $3.0 trillion in assets. It is organized into four major segments: consumer banking, global wealth and investment management, global banking, and global markets. Bank of America's consumer-facing lines of business include its network of branches and deposit-gathering operations, retail lending products, credit and debit cards, and small-business services. The company's Merrill Lynch operations provide brokerage and wealth-management services, as does its private bank. Wholesale lines of business include investment banking, corporate and commercial real estate lending, and capital markets operations. Bank of America has operations in several countries but is primarily US-focused.
Having examined the options trading patterns of Bank of America, our attention now turns directly to the company. This shift allows us to delve into its present market position and performance
<h3>Where Is Bank of America Standing Right Now?</h3>
<ul>
<li>Currently trading with a volume of 8,161,031, the BAC's price is up by 0.67%, now at $43.79. </li>
<li>RSI readings suggest the stock is currently is currently neutral between overbought and oversold.</li>
<li>Anticipated earnings release is in 28 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Expert Opinions on Bank of America</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 $54.0.
Turn $1000 into $1270 in just 20 days?
20-year pro options trader reveals his one-line chart technique that shows when to buy and sell. Copy his trades, which have had averaged a 27% profit every 20 days. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premium/ideas/options-moneyline-2/?t=Moop1arja3be22op14&amp;utm_source=benzinga-insights">Click here for access</a>. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Morgan Stanley downgraded its action to Equal-Weight with a price target of $55. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Keefe, Bruyette &amp; Woods has decided to maintain their Outperform rating on Bank of America, which currently sits at a price target of $57. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Piper Sandler persists with their Neutral rating on Bank of America, maintaining a target price of $50. 
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.
If you want to stay updated on the latest options trades for Bank of America, <a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/register174">Benzinga Pro</a> gives you real-time options trades alerts.

Unpacking the Latest Options Trading Trends in Bank of America

Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bearish stance on PDD Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PDD#NASDAQ">PDD</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 PDD, 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 9 uncommon options trades for PDD Holdings.
This isn't normal.
The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 33% bullish and 55%, bearish.
Out of all of the special options we uncovered, 2 are puts, for a total amount of $84,506, and 7 are calls, for a total amount of $1,829,353.
<h3>What's The Price Target?</h3>
After evaluating the trading volumes and Open Interest, it's evident that the major market movers are focusing on a price band between $90.0 and $120.0 for PDD Holdings, spanning the last three months.
<h3>Insights into Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
Examining the volume and open interest provides crucial insights into stock research. This information is key in gauging liquidity and interest levels for PDD Holdings's options at certain strike prices. Below, we present a snapshot of the trends in volume and open interest for calls and puts across PDD Holdings's significant trades, within a strike price range of $90.0 to $120.0, over the past month.
<h3>PDD Holdings Call and Put Volume: 30-Day Overview</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1734623171_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 align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>PDD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$26.4</td>
<td>$26.35</td>
<td>$26.4</td>
<td>$115.00</td>
<td>$1.3M</td>
<td>3.9K</td>
<td align="right">4</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PDD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$14.2</td>
<td>$13.7</td>
<td>$13.7</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
<td>$301.4K</td>
<td>319</td>
<td align="right">220</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PDD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$11.85</td>
<td>$11.5</td>
<td>$11.5</td>
<td>$105.00</td>
<td>$86.2K</td>
<td>413</td>
<td align="right">75</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PDD</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$2.46</td>
<td>$2.46</td>
<td>$2.46</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
<td>$49.2K</td>
<td>6.7K</td>
<td align="right">209</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PDD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$16.85</td>
<td>$16.5</td>
<td>$16.85</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
<td>$38.7K</td>
<td>2.1K</td>
<td align="right">20</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About PDD Holdings</h3>
PDD Holdings is a multinational commerce group that owns and operates a portfolio of businesses. PDD aims to bring more businesses and people into the digital economy so that local communities and small businesses can benefit from the increased productivity and new opportunities. PDD has built a network of sourcing, logistics, and fulfillment capabilities that support its underlying businesses.
In light of the recent options history for PDD Holdings, it's now appropriate to focus on the company itself. We aim to explore its current performance.
<h3>Current Position of PDD Holdings</h3>
<ul>
<li>Currently trading with a volume of 2,672,048, the PDD's price is down by -0.88%, now at $100.46. </li>
<li>RSI readings suggest the stock is currently is currently neutral between overbought and oversold.</li>
<li>Anticipated earnings release is in 90 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Expert Opinions on PDD Holdings</h3>
In the last month, 3 experts released ratings on this stock with an average target price of $145.33333333333334.
Turn $1000 into $1270 in just 20 days?
20-year pro options trader reveals his one-line chart technique that shows when to buy and sell. Copy his trades, which have had averaged a 27% profit every 20 days. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premium/ideas/options-moneyline-2/?t=Moop1arja3be22op14&amp;utm_source=benzinga-insights">Click here for access</a>. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Jefferies has decided to maintain their Buy rating on PDD Holdings, which currently sits at a price target of $171. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Benchmark persists with their Buy rating on PDD Holdings, maintaining a target price of $160. 
&#x2A; An analyst from JP Morgan has revised its rating downward to Neutral, adjusting the price target to $105. 
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.
If you want to stay updated on the latest options trades for PDD Holdings, <a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/register174">Benzinga Pro</a> gives you real-time options trades alerts.

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Goldman Sachs analyst John Mackay maintains Aris Water Solutions (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARIS#NYSE">ARIS</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $21 to $30.

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Goldman Sachs Maintains Buy on Aris Water Solutions, Raises Price Target to $30

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Brinker International (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EAT#NYSE">EAT</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 5 years by 12.78% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 25.66%. Currently, Brinker International has a market capitalization of $5.86 billion. 
Buying $100 In EAT: If an investor had bought $100 of EAT stock 5 years ago, it would be worth $312.68 today based on a price of $131.00 for EAT at the time of writing.
<h3>Brinker International's Performance Over Last 5 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1734623113_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.
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FedEx Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FDX#NYSE">FDX</a>) will be reporting its second-quarter earnings on Thursday <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/calendars/earnings?tickers=FDX" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">after market hours</a>.
Wall Street expects $3.91 in earnings per share and $22.11 billion in revenues. The stock is down 1.45% over the past year, but it&#8217;s up 9.27% over the past six months.
Let&#8217;s look at how the Memphis, Tennessee-based company currently maps against Wall Street estimates.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">FedEx Stock Chart: Bearish Ahead Of Q2 Earnings</h2>
FedEx stock is exhibiting strong bearish momentum, positioned at $276.46, below the five-day, 20-day and 50-day exponential moving averages, indicating sustained selling pressure. 
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The eight-day simple moving average (SMA) at $279.76, 20-day SMA at $287.43 and 50-day SMA at $281.67 all further reinforce the bearish outlook, as the stock remains consistently below these critical levels. 
Though, the 200-day SMA at $276.13 might hint at some longer-term bullish sentiment. 
The Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) at a negative 2.42 signals downside momentum, while the Relative Strength Index (RSI) at 40.45 indicates the stock is approaching oversold conditions but still within bearish territory. 
Investors should exercise caution as technical indicators point to continued risk of bearish movement for FedEx stock.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">FedEx Analysts See 26% Upside</h2>
Ratings &amp; Consensus Estimates:<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/FDX/analyst-ratings" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> The consensus analyst rating</a> on the stock stands at a Buy with a price target of $308.69. The latest analyst ratings from JPMorgan, Bernstein and Barclays suggest a 26.36% upside for FedEx stock, with an average price target of $349.
Price Action: FedEx stock was trading at $274.40 a share at the time of publication.
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Dollar Tree, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DLTR#NASDAQ">DLTR</a>) shares are trading slightly lower on Thursday. The company has named Michael C. Creedon, Jr. as its <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/24/12/b42573340/dollar-tree-names-michael-c-creedon-jr-as-chief-executive-officer" rel="noreferrer noopener">permanent Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately.</a>
Creedon, who joined the company in 2022 as Chief Operating Officer, had served as Interim CEO since November 2024 following <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/41727856">Rick Dreiling&#8217;s departure.</a>
According to&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://pro.benzinga.com/?gspk=YWRhbWVja2VydDUzMzY&amp;gsxid=zBMR4PKmcgBw" rel="noreferrer noopener">Benzinga Pro</a>, DLTR stock has lost over 48% in the past year. Investors can gain exposure to the stock via Invesco S&amp;P 500 Equal Weight Consumer Staples ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RSPS#NYSE">RSPS</a>).
Over the past two years, Creedon has taken on increasing responsibilities, managing Dollar Tree&#8217;s vast network of over 16,000 stores and 200,000 associates across both Dollar Tree and Family Dollar banners.
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The company&#8217;s Board of Directors expressed unanimous confidence in Creedon&#8217;s leadership, citing his deep understanding of the business, strategic vision, and ability to collaborate effectively with the organization. Edward (Ned) J. Kelly III, Chairman of the Board, highlighted Creedon&#8217;s success in earning the trust and respect of the entire Dollar Tree team.
Before joining Dollar Tree, Creedon had an extensive career at Advance Auto Parts, most recently as Executive Vice President and President of U.S. Stores. He also held leadership positions at Tyco International and ADT Security.
In a <a target="_blank" href="http://Dollar Tree Boosts Annual Outlook After Q3 Performance, Talks Family Dollar Strategic Review" rel="noreferrer noopener">press release dated December 4</a>, Dollar Tree said it expects fiscal year 2024 sales of $30.7 billion &#8211; $30.9 billion,&nbsp;compared to prior guidance&nbsp;of $30.6 billion- $30.9 billion.
The company expects to deliver comparable store net sales growth in the low-single-digits for the enterprise and both the Dollar Tree and Family Dollar segments.
For the fourth quarter of 2024, Dollar Tree forecasts sales of $8.1 billion &#8211; $8.3 billion, based on comparable store net sales growth in the low single digits for the enterprise and both the Dollar Tree and Family Dollar segments.
Price Action: DLTR stock is down 0.66% at $68.81 at last check Thursday.
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Over the last year, unique natural phenomena &mdash; including record heat waves in Europe &mdash; have contributed to high gas prices. Heat waves brought about droughts, which have reduced the supply of water and farmland.

While these situations aren&rsquo;t ideal, exchange-traded funds (ETFs) that specialize in investing in environmental, social and governance (ESG) companies offer ways to invest in climate realities, including the Deka Future Energy ESG UCITS ETF (FRA: D6RD) and the Harbor All-Weather Inflation Focus ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HGER#NYSE">HGER</a>). These ETFs can include those like Sunrun Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RUN#NASDAQ">RUN</a>), which is a powerhouse in the U.S. solar industry.

<h2>Record Heat Waves Worldwide</h2>

Last June, Europe experienced record heat waves, which resulted in England having 40.3-degree Celsius (104 Fahrenheit) days. England has not had days like these in its recorded history. Besides England, other European countries including Spain and Portugal had forest fires that destroyed acres of land and killed several people.

Aside from Europe, other areas of the world including China and India have experienced heat waves. These areas have also experienced strong monsoons and storms in the south, resulting in record flooding. Monsoons and hurricanes are greatly strengthened by warm ocean water that continues to get warmer each year.

<h2>High Gas Prices Around The World</h2>

Besides record heat waves and other natural disasters, every country has been experiencing some of the highest gas prices in history. The average cost per gallon of gas is around $5 in the U.S. This figure is much higher in other places. For example, Hong Kong and Norway <a href="https://money.usnews.com/money/personal-finance/spending/articles/a-look-at-gas-prices-around-the-world">have average gas prices per gallon of $11 and $10, respectively.</a>

To add insult to injury, a lack of oil pipelines and the war in Ukraine are pushing these record prices even higher. The costs to refine crude oil are going up, which is being passed on to the customer.

Some of the costs to refine crude oil include labor and materials for supplies like aluminum, which has seen sky-high prices since the beginning of the year. Since 2020, aluminum prices have increased from $1,500 per ton to $2,400 per ton in August 2022.

A silver lining behind these high gas prices and costs is tax incentives. Currently, California is offering tax incentives to its residents for buying electric cars and installing solar panels. For example, residents could earn a federal tax credit of up to $7,500 if they purchase electric cars.

Besides electric car tax credits, other generous solar tax benefits exist like <a href="https://www.sunrun.com/solar-by-state/ca/california-solar-incentives#:~:text=Federal%20Solar%20Investment%20Tax%20Credit%20(ITC)&#x2A;&#x2A;,2023%20and%20ends%20in%202024">the Federal Solar Investment Tax Credit (ITC) and the Solar Energy System Property Tax Exclusion</a>. With the ITC, residents could earn up to a 26% tax credit on home solar systems installed by December 2022. The Property Tax Exclusion lets residents exclude the value of rooftop solar systems from property taxes.

<h2>Deka Launched New UCITS ETF Focused On Future Energy Sources In Spring 2022</h2>

The European-based Deka Future Energy ESG UCITS ETF tracks the Solactive Future Energy ESG Index, which is composed of 60 medium- to large-sized companies in industrialized countries, including China.&nbsp;

Some of the companies that this ETF invests in focus on solar energy, wind power, geothermal energy and hydrogen propulsion. A few of its top holdings include U.S.-based solar firm Sunrun and Canadian renewable energy company Algonquin Power &amp; Utilities Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AQN#NYSE">AQN</a>).

Like other ESG funds, this ETF excludes companies that earn significant revenues from coal, oil extraction, deep water drilling and nuclear power generation. This fund is trading at near-breakeven prices since its inception. It also has a reasonable expense ratio of 0.55%.

<h2>Other Companies Jumping On The ESG Band Wagon</h2>

Besides Deka, investment manager Harbor Capital Advisors is also capitalizing on the demand for ESG funds and recently created its Harbor Energy Transition Strategy ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RENW#NYSE">RENW</a>).

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This ETF invests in three main commodities (copper, aluminum and silver) that are crucial in providing sustainable energy by being key materials for constructing new energy infrastructure. It also tracks the Quantix Energy Transition Index.&nbsp;

Launched in July 2022, this ETF is seeing more demand and currently has $24.7 million in total assets. It&rsquo;s currently trading at $23.15, which is a respectable 18.6% gain from its inception date. This fund has a higher expense ratio of 0.8%.

<h3>AAM Transformers ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TRFM#NYSE">TRFM</a>)</h3>

The AAM Transformers ETF follows the Pence Transformers Index, which targets companies that are highly innovative and exhibit higher sales growth and capital expenditures (Capex) compared to their competitors. A few sample industries include self-driving cars, artificial intelligence (AI) and carbon offset alternatives.

It has exposure to domestic and international stocks, with heavy weighting in Dutch, Israeli and Chinese companies. A few of its U.S holdings include household names like Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>), Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) and Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>).

Like other ESG funds, it&rsquo;s experiencing increasing demand and has $6.2 million of net assets. This fund is relatively new, having been launched in July 2022, and has already seen a 12% run-up.

<h2>Investors Are Even More Interested In ESG Companies</h2>

Record heat waves, droughts and high gas prices have led to a rise in sustainable ESG investments. Aside from profits and cash flow, investors want to support companies that help society, especially when it comes to the environment.

It is likely that ESG will continue to see more inflows, especially since younger investors in the millennials and Gen Z age range are more interested in this sector. Per a CNBC poll, one-third of millennials and 19% of Gen Z investors take ESG factors into consideration before investing.&nbsp;

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