Option chain shows key data for Zions Bancorporation, N.A. 6.95% Fxd/Fltg Sub Nt 09/15/2028's stock options at various strike prices and expiration dates. Traders use this information to analyze potential trades and assess market sentiment for Zions Bancorporation, N.A. 6.95% Fxd/Fltg Sub Nt 09/15/2028.

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Zions Bancorporation, N.A. 6.95% Fxd/Fltg Sub Nt 09/15/2028

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To gain an edge, this is what you need to know today.
<h4 class="wp-block-heading">Profiting From Stock Market Hopium</h4>
An enlarged chart of SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) which represents the benchmark stock market index S&amp;P 500 (SPX).
Note the following:
<ul>
<li>The chart shows Friday was an outside day.&nbsp; It is a bullish technical signal.</li>
<li>The chart shows that the stock market hit the breakout line before bouncing.</li>
<li>The chart shows that RSI is close to oversold.</li>
<li>The set up shown on the chart is a good setup for a Santa Claus rally.</li>
<li>The chart shows the higher volume on Friday.&nbsp; This indicates conviction.</li>
<li>In the early trade, initially there was strong buying.&nbsp; As of this writing in the premarket, selling is coming in.</li>
<li>Momo gurus have a new narrative – after lower PCE data, the Fed will continue cutting rates.&nbsp; Momo gurus are urging their followers to ignore everything the FOMC said and everything Powell said in his press conference.</li>
<li>In The Arora Report analysis, in spite of bullish technical signals and bullish seasonality, investors should not ignore negative macro signals that arose from the FOMC decision and many investors in the stock market finally coming to the realization that the data does not support aggressive rate cuts.</li>
<li>Right now, the stock market is running up on hopium.&nbsp; Once Trump is inaugurated, the stock market will have to meet reality.</li>
<li>The Arora Report call is to consider taking partial profits on tactical positions between Christmas and New Years.&nbsp; Investors should be prepared to take more profits on tactical positions between New Year and Trump's inauguration.&nbsp; Open new tactical positions on dips and on new signals.</li>
<li>The Arora Report call is to continue to hold good strategic positions.</li>
<li>There is no change in the protection band.&nbsp; Please see details in the "Protection Band And What To Do Now" section below.&nbsp; For investors who are underinvested relative to the protection band and are aggressive, consider scaling in on strategic positions when they fall in the buy zones.</li>
<li>In The Arora Report analysis, the ideal time to buy will be if there is a 6% &#8211; 10% correction.</li>
<li>Since Trump's election, across all services from The Arora Report, there have been 84 profit taking signals.&nbsp; This illustrates the power of combining tactical positions with taking partial profits on some strategic positions. Please see the Trade Management Guidelines for how to properly take partial profits.</li>
</ul>
<h4 class="wp-block-heading">Magnificent Seven Money Flows</h4>
In the early trade, money flows are positive in Alphabet Inc Class C, Meta Platforms Inc, NVIDIA Corp, and Tesla Inc.
In the early trade, money flows are neutral in Amazon.com, Inc., Microsoft Corp and Apple Inc.
In the early trade, money flows are neutral in S&amp;P 500 ETF (SPY) and Invesco QQQ Trust Series 1 (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>).
<h4 class="wp-block-heading">Momo Crowd And Smart Money In Stocks</h4>
Investors can gain an edge by knowing money flows in SPY and QQQ.&nbsp; Investors can get a bigger edge by knowing when smart money is buying stocks, gold, and oil.&nbsp; The most popular ETF for gold is SPDR Gold Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GLD#NYSE">GLD</a>).&nbsp; The most popular ETF for silver is iShares Silver Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SLV#NYSE">SLV</a>).&nbsp; The most popular ETF for oil is United States Oil ETF (ASCA:USO).
<h4 class="wp-block-heading">Bitcoin</h4>
Bitcoin is range bound.
<h4 class="wp-block-heading">Protection Band And What To Do Now</h4>
It is important for investors to look ahead and not in the rearview mirror.&nbsp; The proprietary protection band from The Arora Report is very popular.&nbsp; The protection band puts all of the data, all of the indicators, all of the news, all of the crosscurrents, all of the models, and all of the analysis in an analytical framework that is easily actionable by investors.
Consider continuing to hold good, very long term, existing positions. Based on individual risk preference, consider a protection band consisting of cash or Treasury bills or short-term tactical trades as well as short to medium term hedges and short term hedges. This is a good way to protect yourself and participate in the upside at the same time.
You can determine your protection bands by adding cash to hedges.&nbsp; The high band of the protection is appropriate for those who are older or conservative. The low band of the protection is appropriate for those who are younger or aggressive.&nbsp; If you do not hedge, the total cash level should be more than stated above but significantly less than cash plus hedges.
A protection band of 0% would be very bullish and would indicate full investment with 0% in cash.&nbsp; A protection band of 100% would be very bearish and would indicate a need for aggressive protection with cash and hedges or aggressive short selling.
It is worth reminding that you cannot take advantage of new upcoming opportunities if you are not holding enough cash.&nbsp; When adjusting hedge levels, consider adjusting partial stop quantities for stock positions (non ETF); consider using wider stops on remaining quantities and also allowing more room for high beta stocks.&nbsp; High beta stocks are the ones that move more than the market.
<h4 class="wp-block-heading">Traditional 60/40 Portfolio</h4>
Probability based risk reward adjusted for inflation does not favor long duration strategic bond allocation at this time.
Those who want to stick to traditional 60% allocation to stocks and 40% to bonds may consider focusing on only high quality bonds and bonds of five year duration or less.&nbsp; Those willing to bring sophistication to their investing may consider using bond ETFs as tactical positions and not strategic positions at this time.
The Arora Report is known for its accurate calls. The Arora Report correctly called the big artificial intelligence rally before anyone else, the new bull market of 2023, the bear market of 2022, new stock market highs right after the virus low in 2020, the virus drop in 2020, the DJIA rally to 30,000 when it was trading at 16,000, the start of a mega bull market in 2009, and the financial crash of 2008. Please click here to sign up for a free forever <a href="https://thearorareport.com/generate-wealth-newsletter-benzinga">Generate Wealth Newsletter</a>.

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Bullish Technical Signal, Santa Claus Rally, Taking Advantage Of Hopium

Baird analyst Jonathan Komp maintains Nike (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NKE#NYSE">NKE</a>) with a Outperform and lowers the price target from $110 to $105.

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Baird Maintains Outperform on Nike, Lowers Price Target to $105

Embedded finance is reshaping how people interact with financial services, offering solutions integrated into everyday applications. During a panel discussion on embedded finance at the Benzinga Fintech Deal Day &amp; Awards event, Rob Nardelli of DailyPay shared an example of how real-time earned wage access redefines financial accessibility.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Challenges with Traditional Banking Systems</h3>
Nardelli explained the concept: "Earned wage access simply means giving workers the ability to access their wages as they earn them in real-time without waiting until their regularly scheduled payday." He highlighted how DailyPay uses tools such as real-time payments and Visa Direct for instant transactions, providing financial flexibility to users.
One illustrative story involved a DailyPay user who needed funds for gas during a first date. He accessed his earned wages instantly through the app with no other options. "There is a happy ending to this story," Nardelli added. "That couple… are now married happily."
Diksha Gera, a senior analyst at Bloomberg Intelligence, provided a contrasting perspective by recounting her experience with traditional banking. After moving to the U.S., she found opening a bank account cumbersome, especially when faced with unfamiliar systems like paper checks. "Nobody wants to go and make banking another task in the day," she remarked.
This frustration highlights the significance of integrating banking services into non-financial platforms, enabling users to access solutions without the inefficiencies of legacy systems.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">The Role of Real-Time Payments</h3>
Real-time payments are a critical driver of embedded finance, offering immediate transactions and reducing delays associated with traditional banking. According to Gera, countries like India and Brazil are leading the charge, with widespread adoption of real-time payment systems accelerating financial inclusion.
However, the adoption rate in the U.S. remains slower. Gera pointed out that the country&#8217;s entrenched reliance on credit cards challenges faster integration. Despite these hurdles, advancements such as the FedNow system and private partnerships indicate progress.
Nardelli echoed these sentiments, noting that real-time payments are central to DailyPay's success. He highlighted their role in reducing financial stress for users and emphasized the importance of robust pre-payment due diligence to mitigate risks such as fraud.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">FinTech and Banking Partnerships Are Crucial</h3>
Collaboration between fintech firms and traditional banks emerged as another focal point of the discussion. Sarah Biller, co-founder of FinTech Sandbox, described these partnerships as vital for scaling embedded finance solutions. "We have to treat [fintech partners] like a digital branch," she said, underscoring the need for collaboration while adhering to rigorous compliance standards.
The panelists agreed that regulatory clarity and robust infrastructure are essential to fostering effective collaborations. As banks and fintechs continue to align, the evolution of embedded finance is poised to address longstanding gaps in accessibility and convenience.
This growing integration, bolstered by technology and strategic partnerships, is paving the way for a more inclusive and efficient financial future.
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Real-Time Payments And Embedded Finance: Bridging Gaps In Modern Banking

Honda Motor Company, Ltd. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HMC#NYSE">HMC</a>) and Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NSANY#OTC">NSANY</a>) confirmed their merger plans at a joint press conference on Monday and said they aim for a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42642773/honda-nissan-start-merger-talks">completion date of August 2026</a>. 
If successful, the merger would create the world's third-largest automobile group based on global sales volume. 
What To Know: The automakers plan to establish a new holding company, with Honda to appoint most of the board members and president of the new company. 
"We have confirmed again that our business integration will bring about synergy in all areas and that the impact of this will be greater than expected," Honda President Toshihiro Mibe said, per the <a href="https://japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/business/companies/20241223-229370/">Japan News</a>.  "We aim to set a direction by the end of January," he added.  
Read Next: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/social-media/24/12/42598651/mystery-drone-sightings-all-over-the-country-trump-says-what-to-know-about-investigations-lawmakers-reactions">&#8216;Mystery Drone&#8217; Sightings Spark Investigations, Politicians Respond: &#8216;Shoot Them Down,&#8217; Trump Says</a>
The companies are considering including Mitsubishi Motors (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MMTOF#OTC">MMTOF</a>) in the new consolidated company. Nissan is Mitsubishi's largest shareholder with a 24% stake in the company, and its president was present at Monday's joint press conference. 
Why It Matters: Tokyo-based Honda could prove to be a lifeline for Nissan, which has struggled with declining vehicle sales in the U.S. and globally. 
The automakers have already developed a partnership developing next-gen electric vehicle platforms. 
The merger would also allow both companies to pool resources and reduce development costs in the face of increasing competition from Chinese automakers, including BYD, NIO, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NIO#NYSE">NIO</a>) and Li Auto, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LI#NASDAQ">LI</a>). 
&#8220;Creation of new mobility value by bringing together the resources including knowledge, talents, and technologies that Honda and Nissan have been developing over the long years is essential to overcome challenging environmental shifts that the auto industry is facing," Honda Director and Representative Executive Officer Toshihiro Mibe said.&nbsp;
Nissan, based in Yokohama, Japan, has seen it sales in China drop, with 2023 sales reduced to nearly half of its 2019 sales volumes which counted for 1 in 3 of Nissan&#8217;s global sales at the time. 
"These Nissan-Honda merger discussions, coupled with the recent challenges at Stellantis and production cutbacks in Europe, all point to a single, stark reality: a new force has emerged in the automotive sector, and legacy automakers need to be acutely aware of the competitive threat," said Moody's Michael Brisson said referring to the Chinese <a href="https://finance.yahoo.com/news/nissan-honda-merger-talks-not-a-shocker-given-the-stark-reality-of-the-auto-business-172947911.html">automakers</a>, per Yahoo Finance.&nbsp;
Read Next:&nbsp;
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<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42564443/santa-came-early-with-rate-cut-but-federal-reserve-brings-coal-next-year-experts-weigh-in-on-rate-cut-feds-2025-projections">&#8216;Santa Came Early&#8217; But Fed Brings &#8216;Coal Next Year&#8217;: Experts Weigh In On Interest Rate Cut, 2025 Projections</a></li>
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Honda, Nissan Confirm Merger Plans To Offset Chinese EV Competition: How Mitsubishi Factors In

Whales with a lot of money to spend have taken a noticeably bearish stance on UnitedHealth Group.
Looking at options history for UnitedHealth Group (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UNH#NYSE">UNH</a>) we detected 25 trades.
If we consider the specifics of each trade, it is accurate to state that 28% of the investors opened trades with bullish expectations and 36% with bearish.
From the overall spotted trades, 10 are puts, for a total amount of $442,883 and 15, calls, for a total amount of $988,254.
<h3>Expected Price Movements</h3>
After evaluating the trading volumes and Open Interest, it's evident that the major market movers are focusing on a price band between $320.0 and $620.0 for UnitedHealth Group, spanning the last three months.
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Development</h3>
In terms of liquidity and interest, the mean open interest for UnitedHealth Group options trades today is 539.5 with a total volume of 2,779.00.
In the following chart, we are able to follow the development of volume and open interest of call and put options for UnitedHealth Group's big money trades within a strike price range of $320.0 to $620.0 over the last 30 days.
<h3>UnitedHealth Group Call and Put Volume: 30-Day Overview</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1734972331_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>UNH</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$21.45</td>
<td>$16.75</td>
<td>$20.0</td>
<td>$580.00</td>
<td>$276.0K</td>
<td>1.1K</td>
<td align="right">138</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>UNH</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$196.2</td>
<td>$189.45</td>
<td>$192.83</td>
<td>$320.00</td>
<td>$96.4K</td>
<td>20</td>
<td align="right">5</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>UNH</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$5.6</td>
<td>$4.5</td>
<td>$5.6</td>
<td>$580.00</td>
<td>$86.8K</td>
<td>385</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>UNH</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/27/24</td>
<td>$4.3</td>
<td>$4.0</td>
<td>$4.04</td>
<td>$500.00</td>
<td>$80.3K</td>
<td>726</td>
<td align="right">485</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>UNH</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$19.2</td>
<td>$19.05</td>
<td>$19.05</td>
<td>$480.00</td>
<td>$78.1K</td>
<td>527</td>
<td align="right">46</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About UnitedHealth Group</h3>
UnitedHealth Group is one of the largest private health insurers, providing medical benefits to about 50 million members globally, including 1 million outside the us as June 2024. As a leader in employer-sponsored, self-directed, and government-backed insurance plans, UnitedHealth has obtained massive scale in managed care. Along with its insurance assets, UnitedHealth's continued investments in its Optum franchises have created a healthcare services colossus that spans everything from medical and pharmaceutical benefits to providing outpatient care and analytics to both affiliated and third-party customers.
Following our analysis of the options activities associated with UnitedHealth Group, we pivot to a closer look at the company's own performance.
<h3>Current Position of UnitedHealth Group</h3>
<ul>
<li>Currently trading with a volume of 1,337,958, the UNH's price is up by 0.81%, now at $504.17. </li>
<li>RSI readings suggest the stock is currently may be oversold.</li>
<li>Anticipated earnings release is in 18 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Professional Analyst Ratings for UnitedHealth Group</h3>
A total of 4 professional analysts have given their take on this stock in the last 30 days, setting an average price target of $648.75.
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 Deutsche Bank persists with their Buy rating on UnitedHealth Group, maintaining a target price of $625. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Barclays keeps a Overweight rating on UnitedHealth Group with a target price of $655. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Stephens &amp; Co. persists with their Overweight rating on UnitedHealth Group, maintaining a target price of $675. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Oppenheimer persists with their Outperform rating on UnitedHealth Group, maintaining a target price of $640. 
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 UnitedHealth Group, <a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/register174">Benzinga Pro</a> gives you real-time options trades alerts.

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Unpacking the Latest Options Trading Trends in UnitedHealth Group

Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bullish stance on Broadcom (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVGO#NASDAQ">AVGO</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 AVGO, 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 98 uncommon options trades for Broadcom.
This isn't normal.
The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 46% bullish and 42%, bearish.
Out of all of the special options we uncovered, 16 are puts, for a total amount of $1,725,870, and 82 are calls, for a total amount of $5,758,966.
<h3>Projected Price Targets</h3>
Based on the trading activity, it appears that the significant investors are aiming for a price territory stretching from $75.0 to $300.0 for Broadcom over the recent three months. 
<h3>Analyzing Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
Assessing the volume and open interest is a strategic step in options trading. These metrics shed light on the liquidity and investor interest in Broadcom's options at specified strike prices. The forthcoming data visualizes the fluctuation in volume and open interest for both calls and puts, linked to Broadcom's substantial trades, within a strike price spectrum from $75.0 to $300.0 over the preceding 30 days.
<h3>Broadcom Option Volume And Open Interest Over Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1734972325_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Significant Options Trades Detected:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>AVGO</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>10/17/25</td>
<td>$5.05</td>
<td>$4.85</td>
<td>$4.85</td>
<td>$150.00</td>
<td>$970.6K</td>
<td>505</td>
<td>2.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AVGO</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/03/25</td>
<td>$7.0</td>
<td>$6.7</td>
<td>$6.7</td>
<td>$230.00</td>
<td>$469.0K</td>
<td>2.3K</td>
<td>3.3K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AVGO</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>12/18/26</td>
<td>$161.1</td>
<td>$156.75</td>
<td>$159.0</td>
<td>$75.00</td>
<td>$318.0K</td>
<td>22</td>
<td>20</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AVGO</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$41.6</td>
<td>$41.3</td>
<td>$41.3</td>
<td>$188.00</td>
<td>$235.4K</td>
<td>3.4K</td>
<td>57</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AVGO</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$59.3</td>
<td>$59.0</td>
<td>$59.0</td>
<td>$175.00</td>
<td>$147.5K</td>
<td>976</td>
<td>56</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Broadcom</h3>
Broadcom is the sixth-largest semiconductor company globally and has expanded into various software businesses, with over $30 billion in annual revenue. It sells 17 core semiconductor product lines across wireless, networking, broadband, storage, and industrial markets. It is primarily a fabless designer but holds some manufacturing in-house, like for its best-of-breed FBAR filters that sell into the Apple iPhone. In software, it sells virtualization, infrastructure, and security software to large enterprises, financial institutions, and governments.Broadcom is the product of consolidation. Its businesses are an amalgamation of former companies like legacy Broadcom and Avago Technologies in chips, as well as Brocade, CA Technologies, and Symantec in software.
Having examined the options trading patterns of Broadcom, our attention now turns directly to the company. This shift allows us to delve into its present market position and performance
<h3>Broadcom's Current Market Status</h3>
<ul>
<li>Trading volume stands at 15,318,036, with AVGO's price up by 4.5%, positioned at $230.12.</li>
<li>RSI indicators show the stock to be may be overbought.</li>
<li>Earnings announcement expected in 73 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What The Experts Say On Broadcom</h3>
5 market experts have recently issued ratings for this stock, with a consensus target price of $238.6.
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 Barclays persists with their Overweight rating on Broadcom, maintaining a target price of $205. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Morgan Stanley continues to hold a Overweight rating for Broadcom, targeting a price of $233. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Morgan Stanley has decided to maintain their Overweight rating on Broadcom, which currently sits at a price target of $265. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Piper Sandler keeps a Overweight rating on Broadcom with a target price of $250. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Deutsche Bank keeps a Buy rating on Broadcom with a target price of $240. 
Trading options involves greater risks but also offers the potential for higher profits. Savvy traders mitigate these risks through ongoing education, strategic trade adjustments, utilizing various indicators, and staying attuned to market dynamics. Keep up with the latest options trades for Broadcom with <a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/register174">Benzinga Pro</a> for real-time alerts.

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Behind the Scenes of Broadcom's Latest Options Trends

Financial giants have made a conspicuous bearish move on Vertiv Hldgs. Our analysis of options history for Vertiv Hldgs (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VRT#NYSE">VRT</a>) revealed 13 unusual trades.
Delving into the details, we found 38% of traders were bullish, while 46% showed bearish tendencies. Out of all the trades we spotted, 9 were puts, with a value of $534,736, and 4 were calls, valued at $275,600.
<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 $95.0 and $140.0 for Vertiv Hldgs, spanning the last three months.
<h3>Insights into Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
Looking at the volume and open interest is an insightful way to conduct due diligence on a stock.
This data can help you track the liquidity and interest for Vertiv Hldgs'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 Vertiv Hldgs's whale activity within a strike price range from $95.0 to $140.0 in the last 30 days. 
<h3>Vertiv Hldgs 30-Day Option Volume &amp; Interest Snapshot</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1734972321_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Noteworthy Options Activity:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>VRT</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$19.0</td>
<td>$18.2</td>
<td>$19.0</td>
<td>$135.00</td>
<td>$190.0K</td>
<td>817</td>
<td align="right">100</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>VRT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$28.1</td>
<td>$28.0</td>
<td>$28.1</td>
<td>$120.00</td>
<td>$132.0K</td>
<td>214</td>
<td align="right">50</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>VRT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$7.8</td>
<td>$6.8</td>
<td>$7.5</td>
<td>$115.00</td>
<td>$75.0K</td>
<td>1.9K</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>VRT</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$19.4</td>
<td>$19.0</td>
<td>$19.27</td>
<td>$120.00</td>
<td>$53.9K</td>
<td>117</td>
<td align="right">48</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>VRT</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$16.8</td>
<td>$16.4</td>
<td>$16.4</td>
<td>$115.00</td>
<td>$49.1K</td>
<td>221</td>
<td align="right">90</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Vertiv Hldgs</h3>
Vertiv Holdings Co brings together hardware, software, analytics and ongoing services to ensure its customers vital applications run continuously, perform optimally and grow with their business needs. The company solves the important challenges faced by data centers, communication networks and commercial and industrial facilities with a portfolio of power, cooling and IT infrastructure solutions and services that extends from the cloud to the edge of the network. Its services include critical power, thermal management, racks and enclosures, monitoring and management, and other services. Its three business segments include the Americas, Asia Pacific; and Europe, Middle East &amp; Africa.
In light of the recent options history for Vertiv Hldgs, it's now appropriate to focus on the company itself. We aim to explore its current performance.
<h3>Current Position of Vertiv Hldgs</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a trading volume of 1,375,715, the price of VRT is down by -1.54%, reaching $118.19.</li>
<li>Current RSI values indicate that the stock is may be approaching oversold.</li>
<li>Next earnings report is scheduled for 58 days from now.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Professional Analyst Ratings for Vertiv Hldgs</h3>
In the last month, 2 experts released ratings on this stock with an average target price of $148.5.
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&#x2A; In a cautious move, an analyst from Barclays downgraded its rating to Equal-Weight, setting a price target of $142. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Citigroup persists with their Buy rating on Vertiv Hldgs, maintaining a target price of $155. 
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Union Pacific (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UNP#NYSE">UNP</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 15 years by 2.06% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 13.75%. Currently, Union Pacific has a market capitalization of $137.21 billion. 
Buying $1000 In UNP: If an investor had bought $1000 of UNP stock 15 years ago, it would be worth $6,871.46 today based on a price of $226.32 for UNP at the time of writing.
<h3>Union Pacific's Performance Over Last 15 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1734972313_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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HC Wainwright &amp; Co. analyst Edward White reiterates Puma Biotechnology (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PBYI#NASDAQ">PBYI</a>) with a Buy and maintains $7 price target.

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Streaming giant Netflix Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NFLX#NASDAQ">NFLX</a>) could get a viewership boost on Christmas Day thanks to the media rights to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/sports/24/12/42354185/nfl-games-set-thanksgiving-day-records-why-this-is-good-and-bad-news-for-streaming-giant-netflix">two marquee NFL games.</a>
A recent Benzinga poll asks if viewers will be subscribing to Netflix to gain access to the NFL games or watching if they are already a subscriber.
What Happened: Netflix's push into sports and live content is gaining steam with the recent release of a Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul boxing match that saw huge demand and the recent announcement that the streamer will be the exclusive home to the 2027 and 2031 Women's World Cups<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/sports/24/12/42628116/netflix-adds-womens-world-cup-media-rights-from-football-to-futbol-streamer-all-in-on-live-sports"> for American viewers.</a>
On Dec. 25, Netflix will stream two NFL games, the first in a multi-year partnership that will see the streamer air at least one game on Christmas in 2024, 2025 and 2026.
This year's matchups feature four NFL teams that have all secured a spot in the NFL Playoffs and are among the best in the league. Here are the games:
<ul>
<li>1 p.m. ET: Kansas City Chiefs (14-1) at Pittsburgh Steelers (10-5)</li>
<li>4:30 p.m. ET: Baltimore Ravens (10-5) at Houston Texans (9-6)</li>
</ul>
Of the nine NFL teams with 10 or more wins, three are playing on Christmas Day on Netflix. The Chiefs and Texans have won their division, with the Steelers and Ravens both in the playoffs but fighting to win the same division.
Benzinga recently asked to see if subscribers will be watching the games along with their holiday festivities.
"Will you watch Christmas NFL games on Netflix?" 
Here were the results:
<ul>
<li>Yes, I already have Netflix: 39%</li>
<li>No, I don't have Netflix and won't watch: 30%</li>
<li>No, even though I have Netflix: 30%</li>
<li>Yes, I plan to subscribe to Netflix to watch: 1%</li>
</ul>
The largest percentage of readers said they are subscribers and will be watching, getting 39% of the vote. Thirty percent of Netflix subscribers said they won't be watching despite being able to watch the games for free with their current subscription. Thirty percent also said they do not have Netflix and won't subscribe just to gain access to the NFL games.
In total, the poll found that 60% of readers don't plan on watching the NFL games on Christmas Day.
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Why It's Important: Netflix saw huge demand for the Paul vs. Tyson fight with more than 60 million households tuning in. Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos recently<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/sports/24/12/42492251/netflix-ceo-says-paul-tyson-fight-really-phenomenal-strong-demand-for-nfl-game-advertising"> said the company </a>may have left money on the table for advertising during the boxing match.
"If we knew the audience would be that big, we probably would have done a lot more selling on that fight,&#8221; Sarandos said.
While the NFL games might not have as big of an audience as the boxing match, the fact that the Kansas City Chiefs play in one game and Beyoncé is performing at halftime in the other <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/sports/24/12/42354185/nfl-games-set-thanksgiving-day-records-why-this-is-good-and-bad-news-for-streaming-giant-netflix" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">could increase the audience</a> compared to normal NFL games.
NFL viewership has been strong during the 2024 season and the Chiefs are one of the most popular teams in America based on viewership figures.
Netflix could win with a potential boost to overall subscriber figures with the exclusive rights to the games, while also gaining important revenue from its ad-supported members.
Oppenheimer analyst Jason Helfstein, who has an Outperform rating,<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/sports/24/12/42512587/netflix-analyst-say-its-only-investable-media-stock-projects-150-million-nfl-christmas-day-boost"> raised the Netflix price target</a> from $825 to $1,065 ahead of the NFL games.
The analyst believes each NFL Christmas Day game could bring in $75 million in advertising revenue for a total of $150 million. The $150 million from advertising would be equal to the reported $150 million Netflix is paying for the rights, making the games a "free acquisition tool," according to Helfstein.
The analyst estimates Netflix has a $2.2 billion advertising opportunity annually for live events based on $223 million per live event and 10 events per year in the future.
&#8220;Therefore, on top of a strong subscriber acquisition tool, live event advertising could also become meaningfully incremental to NFLX,&#8221; Helfstein noted. 
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The study was conducted by Benzinga from Dec. 18 through Dec. 19, 2024, and included the responses of a diverse population of adults 18 or older. Opting into the survey was completely voluntary, with no incentives offered to potential respondents. The study reflects results from 159 adults.

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Trump Media &amp; Technology Group Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DJT#NASDAQ">DJT</a>), parent company of Truth Social, just hit a technical milestone: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/golden-cross">a Golden Cross</a>.
<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="630" height="493" src="https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/23094745/Screenshot-2024-12-23-at-7.44.13-PM.png" alt="" class="wp-image-704327" srcset="https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/23094745/Screenshot-2024-12-23-at-7.44.13-PM.png 630w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/23094745/Screenshot-2024-12-23-at-7.44.13-PM-300x235.png 300w" sizes="(max-width: 630px) 100vw, 630px" /></figure>
This happens when a stock's 50-day moving average crosses above its 200-day moving average, a classic signal of bullish momentum. 
With shares up 10.64% over the past month, DJT is enjoying post-election optimism fueled by market speculation and recent developments.
Read Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/42600988">DJT Stock Eyes Golden Cross As Truth+ Expands Its Reach</a>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Golden Cross Sets The Stage For DJT Stock</h2>
DJT stock, at $34.71, is flexing its technical muscles. The 50-day simple moving average (SMA) at $33.64 has officially overtaken the 200-day SMA at $33.42, creating the bullish Golden Cross. Complementing this, the MACD indicator sits at 1.15, signaling bullishness
Other indicators reinforce the bullish narrative. The 20-day SMA at $34.42 suggests short-term strength, while a Relative Strength Index of 52.02 keeps the stock comfortably out of overbought territory.
Despite an eight-day SMA signaling a slight dip, the long-term trends suggest DJT could be primed for further gains.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Trump Trust Transfer: Ethical Theater Or Genuine Move?</h2>
Adding fuel to the stock's momentum is President-elect Donald Trump's decision to transfer his nearly $4 billion stake in Trump Media to a revocable trust. This move has drawn mixed reactions. Critics argue it falls short of meaningful ethical reform, with Jordan Libowitz, Vice President of Communications for Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington, describing it as "a superficial gesture toward ethics without making a genuine ethical move."
Trump supporters, however, highlight his history of stepping back from business interests for public service. "He removed himself from his multi-billion-dollar empire to run for office and forewent his government salary," said Karoline Leavitt, spokesperson for the Trump-Vance transition team.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Election Hype Fuels DJT Stock</h2>
Traders view DJT as a speculative proxy for Trump's potential influence in the White House. Following his November victory, DJT stock has gained over 10% in the past month, reflecting bullish sentiment.
Whether the Golden Cross indicates lasting growth or election-driven hype, one thing is certain: DJT remains a focal point in the market.
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Whales with a lot of money to spend have taken a noticeably bullish stance on Microsoft.
Looking at options history for Microsoft (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>) we detected 47 trades.
If we consider the specifics of each trade, it is accurate to state that 42% of the investors opened trades with bullish expectations and 38% with bearish.
From the overall spotted trades, 14 are puts, for a total amount of $1,088,476 and 33, calls, for a total amount of $2,506,458.
<h3>Predicted Price Range</h3>
Based on the trading activity, it appears that the significant investors are aiming for a price territory stretching from $110.0 to $490.0 for Microsoft over the recent three months. 
<h3>Insights into Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
Looking at the volume and open interest is a powerful move while trading options. This data can help you track the liquidity and interest for Microsoft'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 Microsoft's whale trades within a strike price range from $110.0 to $490.0 in the last 30 days. 
<h3>Microsoft Option Volume And Open Interest Over Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1734971448_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>MSFT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/18/26</td>
<td>$78.2</td>
<td>$77.0</td>
<td>$78.2</td>
<td>$440.00</td>
<td>$484.8K</td>
<td align="right">669</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MSFT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$325.0</td>
<td>$324.2</td>
<td>$324.58</td>
<td>$110.00</td>
<td>$324.5K</td>
<td align="right">191</td>
<td align="right">10</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MSFT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$41.65</td>
<td>$41.05</td>
<td>$41.26</td>
<td>$440.00</td>
<td>$259.9K</td>
<td align="right">660</td>
<td align="right">87</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MSFT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/18/26</td>
<td>$78.05</td>
<td>$77.1</td>
<td>$78.05</td>
<td>$440.00</td>
<td>$257.5K</td>
<td align="right">669</td>
<td align="right">158</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MSFT</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/03/25</td>
<td>$12.25</td>
<td>$12.15</td>
<td>$12.25</td>
<td>$445.00</td>
<td>$245.0K</td>
<td align="right">490</td>
<td align="right">531</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Microsoft</h3>
Microsoft develops and licenses consumer and enterprise software. It is known for its Windows operating systems and Office productivity suite. The company is organized into three equally sized broad segments: productivity and business processes (legacy Microsoft Office, cloud-based Office 365, Exchange, SharePoint, Skype, LinkedIn, Dynamics), intelligence cloud (infrastructure- and platform-as-a-service offerings Azure, Windows Server OS, SQL Server), and more personal computing (Windows Client, Xbox, Bing search, display advertising, and Surface laptops, tablets, and desktops).
Following our analysis of the options activities associated with Microsoft, we pivot to a closer look at the company's own performance.
<h3>Microsoft's Current Market Status</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a trading volume of 3,505,627, the price of MSFT is down by -0.65%, reaching $433.76.</li>
<li>Current RSI values indicate that the stock is may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Next earnings report is scheduled for 36 days from now.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What Analysts Are Saying About Microsoft</h3>
Over the past month, 4 industry analysts have shared their insights on this stock, proposing an average target price of $525.0.
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&#x2A; An analyst from Stifel persists with their Buy rating on Microsoft, maintaining a target price of $515. 
&#x2A; An analyst from UBS persists with their Buy rating on Microsoft, maintaining a target price of $525. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Loop Capital keeps a Buy rating on Microsoft with a target price of $550. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Mizuho continues to hold a Outperform rating for Microsoft, targeting a price of $510. 
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Financial giants have made a conspicuous bullish move on Netflix. Our analysis of options history for Netflix (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NFLX#NASDAQ">NFLX</a>) revealed 45 unusual trades.
Delving into the details, we found 44% of traders were bullish, while 35% showed bearish tendencies. Out of all the trades we spotted, 15 were puts, with a value of $706,031, and 30 were calls, valued at $4,090,636.
<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 $5.0 and $1200.0 for Netflix, spanning the last three months.
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Development</h3>
In terms of liquidity and interest, the mean open interest for Netflix options trades today is 291.21 with a total volume of 2,826.00.
In the following chart, we are able to follow the development of volume and open interest of call and put options for Netflix's big money trades within a strike price range of $5.0 to $1200.0 over the last 30 days.
<h3>Netflix Option Activity Analysis: Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1734971442_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Biggest Options Spotted:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>NFLX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$135.35</td>
<td>$134.0</td>
<td>$135.0</td>
<td>$800.00</td>
<td>$1.3M</td>
<td>705</td>
<td align="right">107</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NFLX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$898.75</td>
<td>$897.15</td>
<td>$897.72</td>
<td>$5.00</td>
<td>$897.9K</td>
<td>2.7K</td>
<td align="right">10</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NFLX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$111.4</td>
<td>$111.15</td>
<td>$111.15</td>
<td>$940.00</td>
<td>$155.6K</td>
<td>89</td>
<td align="right">14</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NFLX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/31/25</td>
<td>$142.0</td>
<td>$139.65</td>
<td>$142.0</td>
<td>$775.00</td>
<td>$142.0K</td>
<td>0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NFLX</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$28.3</td>
<td>$27.85</td>
<td>$28.3</td>
<td>$650.00</td>
<td>$141.5K</td>
<td>208</td>
<td align="right">50</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Netflix</h3>
Netflix's relatively simple business model involves only one business, its streaming service. It has the biggest television entertainment subscriber base in both the United States and the collective international market, with more than 280 million subscribers globally. Netflix has exposure to nearly the entire global population outside of China. The firm has traditionally avoided live programming or sports content, instead focusing on on-demand access to episodic television, movies, and documentaries. The firm recently began introducing ad-supported subscription plans, giving the firm exposure to the advertising market in addition to the subscription fees that have historically accounted for nearly all its revenue.
Having examined the options trading patterns of Netflix, our attention now turns directly to the company. This shift allows us to delve into its present market position and performance
<h3>Where Is Netflix Standing Right Now?</h3>
<ul>
<li>Currently trading with a volume of 563,510, the NFLX's price is down by -0.42%, now at $905.19. </li>
<li>RSI readings suggest the stock is currently may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Anticipated earnings release is in 29 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What Analysts Are Saying About Netflix</h3>
Over the past month, 5 industry analysts have shared their insights on this stock, proposing an average target price of $978.0.
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&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from UBS keeps a Buy rating on Netflix with a target price of $1040. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Canaccord Genuity has decided to maintain their Hold rating on Netflix, which currently sits at a price target of $940. 
&#x2A; An analyst from JP Morgan has decided to maintain their Overweight rating on Netflix, which currently sits at a price target of $1010. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Evercore ISI Group keeps a Outperform rating on Netflix with a target price of $950. 
&#x2A; Reflecting concerns, an analyst from Loop Capital lowers its rating to Hold with a new price target of $950.
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Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bearish stance on IREN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IREN#NASDAQ">IREN</a>).
And retail traders should know.
We noticed this today when the positions 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 IREN, it often means somebody knows something is about to happen.
Today, Benzinga's options scanner spotted 23 options trades for IREN.
This isn't normal.
The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 43% bullish and 56%, bearish.
Out of all of the options we uncovered, there was 1 put, for a total amount of $48,960, and 22, calls, for a total amount of $2,504,110.
<h3>Expected Price Movements</h3>
Analyzing the Volume and Open Interest in these contracts, it seems that the big players have been eyeing a price window from $9.0 to $30.0 for IREN during the past quarter. 
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Development</h3>
In terms of liquidity and interest, the mean open interest for IREN options trades today is 5805.15 with a total volume of 68,544.00.
In the following chart, we are able to follow the development of volume and open interest of call and put options for IREN's big money trades within a strike price range of $9.0 to $30.0 over the last 30 days.
<h3>IREN Option Volume And Open Interest Over Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1734971436_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Significant Options Trades Detected:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>IREN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$1.7</td>
<td>$1.6</td>
<td>$1.7</td>
<td>$17.00</td>
<td>$566.6K</td>
<td>10.2K</td>
<td>3.3K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>IREN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$1.8</td>
<td>$1.7</td>
<td>$1.75</td>
<td>$17.00</td>
<td>$291.3K</td>
<td>10.2K</td>
<td>6.6K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>IREN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$4.8</td>
<td>$4.5</td>
<td>$4.75</td>
<td>$10.00</td>
<td>$201.8K</td>
<td>28.2K</td>
<td>441</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>IREN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$1.75</td>
<td>$1.65</td>
<td>$1.75</td>
<td>$17.00</td>
<td>$174.3K</td>
<td>10.2K</td>
<td>4.7K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>IREN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$1.8</td>
<td>$1.7</td>
<td>$1.75</td>
<td>$17.00</td>
<td>$153.3K</td>
<td>10.2K</td>
<td>8.8K</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About IREN</h3>
IREN Ltd is engaged in data center business powering the future of Bitcoin, AI and beyond utilizing renewable energy.
Having examined the options trading patterns of IREN, our attention now turns directly to the company. This shift allows us to delve into its present market position and performance
<h3>Present Market Standing of IREN</h3>
<ul>
<li>Currently trading with a volume of 6,213,149, the IREN's price is down by -1.19%, now at $11.67. </li>
<li>RSI readings suggest the stock is currently may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Anticipated earnings release is in 52 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What Analysts Are Saying About IREN</h3>
In the last month, 5 experts released ratings on this stock with an average target price of $18.0.
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&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from HC Wainwright &amp; Co. keeps a Buy rating on IREN with a target price of $16. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Cantor Fitzgerald continues to hold a Overweight rating for IREN, targeting a price of $23. 
&#x2A; An analyst from JP Morgan downgraded its action to Neutral with a price target of $15. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Macquarie continues to hold a Outperform rating for IREN, targeting a price of $19. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Canaccord Genuity keeps a Buy rating on IREN with a target price of $17. 
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Warren Buffett Says He'd Be ‘Very Happy' To Have This One Word On His Tombstone Describing Him – And It's Not Related To Family Or Investing
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/24/12/42558080/warren-buffett-says-the-poorest-2-of-earners-live-better-than-john-d-rockefeller-richest-man-in-the-world-people-have-more-money-now">Warren Buffett</a>, the legendary investor and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway, isn't just about stocks and dollar signs. In fact, if you asked him how he'd like to be remembered, his answer might surprise you.&nbsp;
According to a 2017 CNBC article, Buffett said in a Forbes 100th anniversary magazine issue he'd be "very happy" if just one word appeared on his tombstone: Teacher. That's it. Not "Billionaire," not "Investor," not even "Philanthropist." Just Teacher.
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This sentiment gets to the heart of who Buffett really is. Sure, he's built one of the largest fortunes in history, but he's spent just as much time sharing what he knows with others. Whether he's writing his iconic shareholder letters, giving candid interviews or mentoring young investors, Buffett's always been more about giving wisdom than hoarding secrets.
According to the article, Buffett credits much of his success to the people who taught him – and it's a pretty remarkable list.&nbsp;
His father, Howard H. Buffett, wasn't just the one who introduced him to investing – he was also the source of some of the best advice Buffett ever received: "It takes 20 years to build a reputation and 20 minutes to lose it. If you remember that, you'll do things differently." Howard's influence ran deep in Buffett's life. In fact, Buffett credits him with being the reason he even attended college. As he told Forbes, "If he'd been a shoe salesperson, I might be a shoe salesperson now."
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Then there's Benjamin Graham, the so-called "Father of Value Investing," whose book The Intelligent Investor Buffett read at age 19 and calls life-changing.&nbsp;
And of course, there was his late wife, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/24/07/39963533/warren-buffett-says-the-most-important-decision-of-your-life-is-who-you-marry-his-biggest-mistak">Susan Buffett</a>, who he says taught him how to open up emotionally and connect with the world. He often credits Susan as the driving force behind his <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/startups/24/11/41866296/with-warren-buffett-donating-99-of-his-fortune-whats-left-for-his-three-children-well-its-complicated">philanthropic efforts</a>.&nbsp;
But for Buffett, teaching isn't just about business. He's often talked about living by your "<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/24/01/36680376/warren-buffetts-first-wife-said-she-believed-he-viewed-accumulating-wealth-as-a-scorecard-of-success">inner scorecard</a>" – doing what's right and meaningful, regardless of what others think. "The true measure of wealth is how many people love you," he's said, adding that honesty and treating people well have been more valuable to his success than any financial strategy.
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It's this philosophy that defines Buffett's legacy. His annual letters to Berkshire Hathaway shareholders are famous for their investing advice and the life lessons they offer. He also strongly believes in philanthropy, pledging to give away the bulk of his wealth and inspiring others to do the same. As co-director of the HBO documentary Becoming Warren Buffett, Peter Kunhardt put it: "Warren believes that honesty has paid off much more than being sleazy or dishonest ever could."
So, when Buffett says he wants to be remembered as a teacher, it's not just about passing on investing tips. It's about making a lasting impact, shaping people&#8217;s thinking and improving the world – one lesson at a time.
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Encompass Health (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EHC#NYSE">EHC</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 15 years by 1.04% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 12.72%. Currently, Encompass Health has a market capitalization of $9.67 billion. 
Buying $100 In EHC: If an investor had bought $100 of EHC stock 15 years ago, it would be worth $590.16 today based on a price of $96.00 for EHC at the time of writing.
<h3>Encompass Health's Performance Over Last 15 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1734971411_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
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He further predicted Ethereum dissenters to diminish, boosting sentiment and price recovery. 
Efforts to scale Ethereum's Layer-1 will remain minimal and stablecoins will outnumber Ethereum 2:1 on Layer-2 solutions, with valuations exceeding $450 billion.
Solana's cycle will continue, but inflation concerns will prompt changes to its issuance policy, while AI-focused tokens and use cases will gain momentum despite early challenges. 
Crypto VC funding is projected to reach $20–$25 billion, with multiple raises exceeding $50–$100 million.
Layer-1 blockchains like Sui (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/">SUI</a>) and Hyperliquid (CRYPTO: HYPE) will be the fastest-growing chains, according to Ippolito, and by year-end, Robinhood will rival Coinbase as the top U.S. crypto exchange.
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Tether (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/">USDT</a>) and XRP (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/xrp/usd">XRP</a>) registered a 66% and 28% surge, respectively.
In another post, the data firm showed a sharp sentiment shift from bullish to bearish, with altcoin market caps declining and attention returning to Bitcoin. 
This crowd-driven fear may create opportunities for patient traders to capitalize on market pessimism.
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