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<p>Deep-pocketed investors have adopted a bullish approach towards Pinterest (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PINS#NYSE">PINS</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 PINS usually suggests something big is about to happen.</p>
<p>We gleaned this information from our observations today when Benzinga's options scanner highlighted 9 extraordinary options activities for Pinterest. This level of activity is out of the ordinary.</p>
<p>The general mood among these heavyweight investors is divided, with 44% leaning bullish and 44% bearish. Among these notable options, 5 are puts, totaling $341,863, and 4 are calls, amounting to $141,728.</p>
<h3>Projected Price Targets</h3>
<p>Based on the trading activity, it appears that the significant investors are aiming for a price territory stretching from $23.0 to $36.0 for Pinterest over the recent three months. </p>
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Development</h3>
<p>Assessing the volume and open interest is a strategic step in options trading. These metrics shed light on the liquidity and investor interest in Pinterest's options at specified strike prices. The forthcoming data visualizes the fluctuation in volume and open interest for both calls and puts, linked to Pinterest's substantial trades, within a strike price spectrum from $23.0 to $36.0 over the preceding 30 days.</p>
<h3>Pinterest Call and Put Volume: 30-Day Overview</h3>
<p><img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1732567526_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" /></p>
<h3>Biggest Options Spotted:</h3>
<p>
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th><strong>Symbol</strong></th>
<th><strong>PUT/CALL</strong></th>
<th><strong>Trade Type</strong></th>
<th><strong>Sentiment</strong></th>
<th><strong>Exp. Date</strong></th>
<th><strong>Ask</strong></th>
<th><strong>Bid</strong></th>
<th><strong>Price</strong></th>
<th><strong>Strike Price</strong></th>
<th><strong>Total Trade Price</strong></th>
<th><strong>Open Interest</strong></th>
<th><strong>Volume</strong></th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>PINS</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$1.99</td>
<td>$1.94</td>
<td>$1.94</td>
<td>$23.00</td>
<td>$193.6K</td>
<td>3.0K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PINS</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>12/06/24</td>
<td>$0.27</td>
<td>$0.2</td>
<td>$0.23</td>
<td>$29.00</td>
<td>$47.4K</td>
<td>1.1K</td>
<td>4.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PINS</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$11.8</td>
<td>$11.75</td>
<td>$11.75</td>
<td>$25.00</td>
<td>$42.3K</td>
<td>108</td>
<td>2</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PINS</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$6.5</td>
<td>$6.35</td>
<td>$6.35</td>
<td>$36.00</td>
<td>$38.7K</td>
<td>136</td>
<td>300</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PINS</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$1.94</td>
<td>$1.88</td>
<td>$1.92</td>
<td>$30.00</td>
<td>$38.4K</td>
<td>9.9K</td>
<td>361</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</p>
<h3>About Pinterest</h3>
<p>Pinterest is a social media platform with a focus on product and idea discovery. Pinterest users, or pinners, can leverage the platform as they go about gathering ideas on topics such as home improvement, fashion, cooking, and travel. The company has more than 500 million monthly active users, two thirds of whom are female. Pinterest generates revenue by selling digital ads on its platform. While the platform's user base spans the globe, the vast majority of its revenue stems from ads shown to North American users.</p>
<p>After a thorough review of the options trading surrounding Pinterest, we move to examine the company in more detail. This includes an assessment of its current market status and performance.</p>
<h3>Current Position of Pinterest</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a trading volume of 7,507,801, the price of PINS is up by 1.42%, reaching $30.45.</li>
<li>Current RSI values indicate that the stock is is currently neutral between overbought and oversold.</li>
<li>Next earnings report is scheduled for 73 days from now.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Professional Analyst Ratings for Pinterest</h3>
<p>Over the past month, 5 industry analysts have shared their insights on this stock, proposing an average target price of $36.2.</p>
<p><strong>Turn $1000 into $1270 in just 20 days?</strong></p>
<p>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"><strong>Click here for access</strong></a>.<br />
&#x2A; An analyst from Raymond James persists with their Outperform rating on Pinterest, maintaining a target price of $34.<br />
&#x2A; An analyst from Baird persists with their Outperform rating on Pinterest, maintaining a target price of $36.<br />
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Wedbush continues to hold a Neutral rating for Pinterest, targeting a price of $38.<br />
&#x2A; Showing optimism, an analyst from Wedbush upgrades its rating to Outperform with a revised price target of $38.<br />
&#x2A; An analyst from JP Morgan persists with their Neutral rating on Pinterest, maintaining a target price of $35. </p>
<p>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 Pinterest options trades with real-time alerts from <a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/register174">Benzinga Pro</a>.</p>


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PINS

Pinterest's Options Frenzy: What You Need to Know

<p>Whales with a lot of money to spend have taken a noticeably bullish stance on <strong>Lumentum Holdings</strong>.</p>
<p>Looking at options history for Lumentum Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LITE#NASDAQ">LITE</a>) we detected 8 trades.</p>
<p>If we consider the specifics of each trade, it is accurate to state that 75% of the investors opened trades with bullish expectations and 0% with bearish.</p>
<p>From the overall spotted trades, 2 are puts, for a total amount of $64,320 and 6, calls, for a total amount of $357,160.</p>
<h3>Expected Price Movements</h3>
<p>Taking into account the Volume and Open Interest on these contracts, it appears that whales have been targeting a price range from $77.5 to $115.0 for Lumentum Holdings over the last 3 months. </p>
<h3>Analyzing Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
<p>Looking at the volume and open interest is an insightful way to conduct due diligence on a stock.</p>
<p>This data can help you track the liquidity and interest for Lumentum Holdings's options for a given strike price.</p>
<p>Below, we can observe the evolution of the volume and open interest of calls and puts, respectively, for all of Lumentum Holdings's whale activity within a strike price range from $77.5 to $115.0 in the last 30 days. </p>
<h3>Lumentum Holdings Option Volume And Open Interest Over Last 30 Days</h3>
<p><img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1732567521_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" /></p>
<h3>Largest Options Trades Observed:</h3>
<p>
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th><strong>Symbol</strong></th>
<th><strong>PUT/CALL</strong></th>
<th><strong>Trade Type</strong></th>
<th><strong>Sentiment</strong></th>
<th><strong>Exp. Date</strong></th>
<th><strong>Ask</strong></th>
<th><strong>Bid</strong></th>
<th><strong>Price</strong></th>
<th><strong>Strike Price</strong></th>
<th><strong>Total Trade Price</strong></th>
<th align="right"><strong>Open Interest</strong></th>
<th align="right"><strong>Volume</strong></th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>LITE</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$14.4</td>
<td>$14.1</td>
<td>$14.2</td>
<td>$85.00</td>
<td>$142.0K</td>
<td align="right">666</td>
<td align="right">107</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>LITE</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$3.2</td>
<td>$2.4</td>
<td>$2.9</td>
<td>$115.00</td>
<td>$72.5K</td>
<td align="right">260</td>
<td align="right">250</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>LITE</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$8.9</td>
<td>$8.8</td>
<td>$8.9</td>
<td>$95.00</td>
<td>$48.0K</td>
<td align="right">59</td>
<td align="right">241</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>LITE</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$9.1</td>
<td>$8.8</td>
<td>$9.0</td>
<td>$95.00</td>
<td>$34.2K</td>
<td align="right">59</td>
<td align="right">70</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>LITE</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$4.9</td>
<td>$4.8</td>
<td>$4.8</td>
<td>$77.50</td>
<td>$33.6K</td>
<td align="right">159</td>
<td align="right">70</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</p>
<h3>About Lumentum Holdings</h3>
<p>Lumentum Holdings Inc is a California-based technology firm. The company provides two types of optical and photonic products: optical components that are used in telecommunications networking equipment, and commercial lasers for manufacturing, inspection, and life-science lab uses. Its segments are Optical Communications and Commercial Lasers. The firm is also expanding into new optical applications, such as 3-D sensing laser diode for consumer electronics. It generates maximum revenue from the OpComms segment. The OpComms segment products include a wide range of components, modules, and subsystems to support customers including carrier networks for access (local), metro (intracity), long-haul, and submarine (undersea) applications.</p>
<h3>Current Position of Lumentum Holdings</h3>
<ul>
<li>Trading volume stands at 1,924,803, with LITE's price up by 0.56%, positioned at $89.59.</li>
<li>RSI indicators show the stock to be may be overbought.</li>
<li>Earnings announcement expected in 73 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Professional Analyst Ratings for Lumentum Holdings</h3>
<p>In the last month, 5 experts released ratings on this stock with an average target price of $93.0.</p>
<p><strong>Turn $1000 into $1270 in just 20 days?</strong></p>
<p>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"><strong>Click here for access</strong></a>.<br />
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Northland Capital Markets continues to hold a Market Perform rating for Lumentum Holdings, targeting a price of $60.<br />
&#x2A; An analyst from Raymond James has decided to maintain their Outperform rating on Lumentum Holdings, which currently sits at a price target of $100.<br />
&#x2A; An analyst from Barclays has decided to maintain their Underweight rating on Lumentum Holdings, which currently sits at a price target of $80.<br />
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Rosenblatt keeps a Buy rating on Lumentum Holdings with a target price of $110.<br />
&#x2A; An analyst from Susquehanna has decided to maintain their Positive rating on Lumentum Holdings, which currently sits at a price target of $115. </p>
<p>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 Lumentum Holdings options trades with real-time alerts from <a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/register174">Benzinga Pro</a>.</p>


LITE

A Closer Look at Lumentum Holdings's Options Market Dynamics

<p>Whales with a lot of money to spend have taken a noticeably bearish stance on <strong>Nike</strong>.</p>
<p>Looking at options history for Nike (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NKE#NYSE">NKE</a>) we detected 45 trades.</p>
<p>If we consider the specifics of each trade, it is accurate to state that 42% of the investors opened trades with bullish expectations and 46% with bearish.</p>
<p>From the overall spotted trades, 10 are puts, for a total amount of $577,519 and 35, calls, for a total amount of $2,225,357.</p>
<h3>Projected Price Targets</h3>
<p>Taking into account the Volume and Open Interest on these contracts, it appears that whales have been targeting a price range from $47.5 to $155.0 for Nike over the last 3 months. </p>
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Development</h3>
<p>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 Nike'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 Nike's whale trades within a strike price range from $47.5 to $155.0 in the last 30 days. </p>
<h3>Nike 30-Day Option Volume &amp; Interest Snapshot</h3>
<p><img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1732567516_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" /></p>
<h3>Largest Options Trades Observed:</h3>
<p>
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th><strong>Symbol</strong></th>
<th><strong>PUT/CALL</strong></th>
<th><strong>Trade Type</strong></th>
<th><strong>Sentiment</strong></th>
<th><strong>Exp. Date</strong></th>
<th><strong>Ask</strong></th>
<th><strong>Bid</strong></th>
<th><strong>Price</strong></th>
<th><strong>Strike Price</strong></th>
<th><strong>Total Trade Price</strong></th>
<th><strong>Open Interest</strong></th>
<th align="right"><strong>Volume</strong></th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>NKE</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$8.55</td>
<td>$8.35</td>
<td>$8.35</td>
<td>$80.00</td>
<td>$221.2K</td>
<td>206</td>
<td align="right">271</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NKE</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/18/26</td>
<td>$8.45</td>
<td>$8.2</td>
<td>$8.45</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
<td>$169.0K</td>
<td>5.6K</td>
<td align="right">907</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NKE</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$2.58</td>
<td>$2.48</td>
<td>$2.52</td>
<td>$115.00</td>
<td>$125.7K</td>
<td>2.4K</td>
<td align="right">502</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NKE</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$7.75</td>
<td>$7.65</td>
<td>$7.75</td>
<td>$70.00</td>
<td>$105.4K</td>
<td>403</td>
<td align="right">147</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NKE</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$4.2</td>
<td>$4.15</td>
<td>$4.15</td>
<td>$78.00</td>
<td>$103.7K</td>
<td>635</td>
<td align="right">331</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</p>
<h3>About Nike</h3>
<p>Nike is the largest athletic footwear and apparel brand in the world. Key categories include basketball, running, and football (soccer). Footwear generates about two thirds of its sales. Its brands include Nike, Jordan (premium athletic footwear and clothing), and Converse (casual footwear). Nike sells products worldwide through company-owned stores, franchised stores, and third-party retailers. The firm also operates e-commerce platforms in more than 40 countries. Nearly all its production is outsourced to contract manufacturers in more than 30 countries. Nike was founded in 1964 and is based in Beaverton, Oregon.</p>
<h3>Where Is Nike Standing Right Now?</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a trading volume of 10,629,515, the price of NKE is up by 1.12%, reaching $78.27.</li>
<li>Current RSI values indicate that the stock is may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Next earnings report is scheduled for 24 days from now.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What Analysts Are Saying About Nike</h3>
<p>3 market experts have recently issued ratings for this stock, with a consensus target price of $79.0.</p>
<p><strong>Unusual Options Activity Detected: Smart Money on the Move</strong></p>
<p>Benzinga Edge's Unusual Options board spots potential market movers before they happen. See what positions big money is taking on your favorite stocks. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premium/ideas/benzinga-edge-checkout/?t=Be8be9arja3be22bz20&amp;utm_source=benzinga-insights"><strong>Click here for access</strong></a>.<br />
&#x2A; An analyst from TD Cowen has decided to maintain their Hold rating on Nike, which currently sits at a price target of $73.<br />
&#x2A; An analyst from Needham downgraded its action to Buy with a price target of $84.<br />
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from RBC Capital keeps a Sector Perform rating on Nike with a target price of $80. </p>
<p>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 Nike with <a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/register174">Benzinga Pro</a> for real-time alerts.</p>


Unpacking the Latest Options Trading Trends in Nike

<p>Boston Scientific (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BSX#NYSE">BSX</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 10 years by 10.11% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 21.27%. Currently, Boston Scientific has a market capitalization of $131.76 billion. </p>
<p><strong>Buying $100 In BSX:</strong> If an investor had bought $100 of BSX stock 10 years ago, it would be worth <strong>$690.85</strong> today based on a price of $89.47 for BSX at the time of writing.</p>
<h3>Boston Scientific's Performance Over Last 10 Years</h3>
<p><img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1732566686_0.png" alt="comp_fig" /></p>
<p>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.</p>
<p><em>This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.</em></p>


Trading Ideas

$100 Invested In Boston Scientific 10 Years Ago Would Be Worth This Much Today

<p>Marathon Petroleum (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MPC#NYSE">MPC</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 10 years by 1.7% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 12.87%. Currently, Marathon Petroleum has a market capitalization of $50.74 billion. </p>
<p><strong>Buying $100 In MPC:</strong> If an investor had bought $100 of MPC stock 10 years ago, it would be worth <strong>$347.80</strong> today based on a price of $157.88 for MPC at the time of writing.</p>
<h3>Marathon Petroleum's Performance Over Last 10 Years</h3>
<p><img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1732566681_0.png" alt="comp_fig" /></p>
<p>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.</p>
<p><em>This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.</em></p>


$100 Invested In This Stock 10 Years Ago Would Be Worth $300 Today

<p>KLA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KLAC#NASDAQ">KLAC</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 10 years by 13.76% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 24.93%. Currently, KLA has a market capitalization of $85.41 billion. </p>
<p><strong>Buying $1000 In KLAC:</strong> If an investor had bought $1000 of KLAC stock 10 years ago, it would be worth <strong>$9,257.96</strong> today based on a price of $637.50 for KLAC at the time of writing.</p>
<h3>KLA's Performance Over Last 10 Years</h3>
<p><img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1732566676_0.png" alt="comp_fig" /></p>
<p>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.</p>
<p><em>This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.</em></p>


KLAC

Here's How Much $1000 Invested In KLA 10 Years Ago Would Be Worth Today

<p>Universal Health Servs (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UHS#NYSE">UHS</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 20 years by 3.09% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 11.47%. Currently, Universal Health Servs has a market capitalization of $13.12 billion. </p>
<p><strong>Buying $1000 In UHS:</strong> If an investor had bought $1000 of UHS stock 20 years ago, it would be worth <strong>$8,729.59</strong> today based on a price of $198.86 for UHS at the time of writing.</p>
<h3>Universal Health Servs's Performance Over Last 20 Years</h3>
<p><img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1732566672_0.png" alt="comp_fig" /></p>
<p>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.</p>
<p><em>This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.</em></p>


$1000 Invested In This Stock 20 Years Ago Would Be Worth $8,700 Today

<p>Canadian Pacific Kansas (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CP#NYSE">CP</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 20 years by 4.9% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 13.28%. Currently, Canadian Pacific Kansas has a market capitalization of $72.50 billion. </p>
<p><strong>Buying $1000 In CP:</strong> If an investor had bought $1000 of CP stock 20 years ago, it would be worth <strong>$11,812.21</strong> today based on a price of $77.68 for CP at the time of writing.</p>
<h3>Canadian Pacific Kansas's Performance Over Last 20 Years</h3>
<p><img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1732566667_0.png" alt="comp_fig" /></p>
<p>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.</p>
<p><em>This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.</em></p>


$1000 Invested In This Stock 20 Years Ago Would Be Worth $12,000 Today

<p>Autodesk (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ADSK#NASDAQ">ADSK</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 15 years by 7.0% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 18.85%. Currently, Autodesk has a market capitalization of $68.83 billion. </p>
<p><strong>Buying $100 In ADSK:</strong> If an investor had bought $100 of ADSK stock 15 years ago, it would be worth <strong>$1,362.00</strong> today based on a price of $319.39 for ADSK at the time of writing.</p>
<h3>Autodesk's Performance Over Last 15 Years</h3>
<p><img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1732566663_0.png" alt="comp_fig" /></p>
<p>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.</p>
<p><em>This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.</em></p>


ADSK

Here's How Much You Would Have Made Owning Autodesk Stock In The Last 15 Years

<p>Moderna (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MRNA#NASDAQ">MRNA</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 5 years by 2.89% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 16.57%. Currently, Moderna has a market capitalization of $16.88 billion. </p>
<p><strong>Buying $100 In MRNA:</strong> If an investor had bought $100 of MRNA stock 5 years ago, it would be worth <strong>$215.28</strong> today based on a price of $43.87 for MRNA at the time of writing.</p>
<h3>Moderna's Performance Over Last 5 Years</h3>
<p><img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1732566659_0.png" alt="comp_fig" /></p>
<p>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.</p>
<p><em>This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.</em></p>


MRNA

Here's How Much $100 Invested In Moderna 5 Years Ago Would Be Worth Today

<p>Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CMG#NYSE">CMG</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 15 years by 15.31% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 27.16%. Currently, Chipotle Mexican Grill has a market capitalization of $84.76 billion. </p>
<p><strong>Buying $100 In CMG:</strong> If an investor had bought $100 of CMG stock 15 years ago, it would be worth <strong>$3,727.08</strong> today based on a price of $62.20 for CMG at the time of writing.</p>
<h3>Chipotle Mexican Grill's Performance Over Last 15 Years</h3>
<p><img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1732566654_0.png" alt="comp_fig" /></p>
<p>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.</p>
<p><em>This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.</em></p>


If You Invested $100 In This Stock 15 Years Ago, You Would Have $3,700 Today

<p>Enphase Energy (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ENPH#NASDAQ">ENPH</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 5 years by 12.81% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 26.49%. Currently, Enphase Energy has a market capitalization of $9.57 billion. </p>
<p><strong>Buying $1000 In ENPH:</strong> If an investor had bought $1000 of ENPH stock 5 years ago, it would be worth <strong>$3,238.23</strong> today based on a price of $70.86 for ENPH at the time of writing.</p>
<h3>Enphase Energy's Performance Over Last 5 Years</h3>
<p><img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1732566649_0.png" alt="comp_fig" /></p>
<p>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.</p>
<p><em>This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.</em></p>


ENPH

If You Invested $1000 In This Stock 5 Years Ago, You Would Have $3,200 Today

<p>FTAI Aviation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FTAI#NASDAQ">FTAI</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 5 years by 47.49% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 61.18%. Currently, FTAI Aviation has a market capitalization of $17.15 billion. </p>
<p><strong>Buying $1000 In FTAI:</strong> If an investor had bought $1000 of FTAI stock 5 years ago, it would be worth <strong>$10,875.83</strong> today based on a price of $167.23 for FTAI at the time of writing.</p>
<h3>FTAI Aviation's Performance Over Last 5 Years</h3>
<p><img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1732566644_0.png" alt="comp_fig" /></p>
<p>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.</p>
<p><em>This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.</em></p>


FTAI

If You Invested $1000 In This Stock 5 Years Ago, You Would Have $11,000 Today

<p>Wondering where you <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/24/10/41585240/if-the-average-american-household-is-a-millionaire-with-a-net-worth-of-1-06-million-why-do-peopl">land on the economic spectrum</a>? It can be tricky to pin down whether you consider yourself middle class, lower class or something else entirely.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Using income alone to define "class" doesn't always tell the whole story, but it's a helpful starting point. According to Pew Research, income levels and household size play a big role in determining where you might fit.</p>
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<p>Here's a breakdown and some real-world numbers to help you figure it out.</p>
<p><strong>Lower Class</strong></p>
<p>The lower class is usually defined as households earning less than two-thirds of the median income. For many, this means struggling to cover essential expenses like housing, food and health care.</p>
<p>What the Numbers Say:</p>
<p>Income range: Generally under $50,000 annually for most households.</p>
<p>Specific thresholds for a three-person household:&nbsp;</p>
<ul>
<li>Nationally: Less than $56,600 annually.</li>
<li>By state: As low as $35,142 in Mississippi.</li>
</ul>
<p>Signs You Might Be Here:</p>
<ul>
<li>You're living paycheck to paycheck.</li>
<li>It's hard to save for emergencies or retirement.</li>
<li>Things like medical care, transportation or rent stretch your budget to the limit.</li>
</ul>
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<p><strong>Middle Class</strong></p>
<p>The middle class is broad and often described as the financial "sweet spot." This group covers a huge range of incomes, but the key is a sense of stability – though it might not always feel secure.</p>
<p>What the Numbers Say:</p>
<p>Income range: Between two-thirds and double the median income or roughly $50,000 to $150,000 annually.</p>
<p>Specific thresholds for a three-person household:</p>
<ul>
<li>Nationally: $56,600 to $169,800.</li>
<li>By state: In New Jersey, $64,224 to $192,692. In Mississippi, $35,142 to $105,438.</li>
</ul>
<p>Signs You're Middle Class:</p>
<ul>
<li>You're paying bills comfortably and affording occasional extras, like vacations or dining out.</li>
<li>Big expenses like college or buying a home are stressful but achievable.</li>
<li>You're saving for the future, but not as much as you'd like.</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Upper Class</strong></p>
<p>The <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/24/07/40021172/what-income-makes-you-upper-class-heres-what-you-need-to-rank-among-the-top-20">upper class isn't just about a big paycheck – </a>it's often tied to assets like investments, real estate or business income. According to Motley Fool, the upper class has an average net worth of $793,120 to $2.65 million.</p>
<p>These households usually earn more than double the median income and experience greater financial flexibility.</p>
<p>What the Numbers Say:</p>
<p>Income range: Generally over $150,000 annually.</p>
<p>Specific thresholds for a three-person household:&nbsp;</p>
<ul>
<li>Nationally: More than $169,800.</li>
<li>Metropolitan differences: In high-cost areas like San Jose, California, only 42% of adults are middle class, while 41% are upper class. In more affordable areas like Olympia, Washington, 66% of adults fall into the middle class.</li>
</ul>
<p>Signs You Might Be Here:</p>
<ul>
<li>You're investing and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/24/05/39037986/are-you-richer-than-you-realize-majority-of-millionaires-think-theyre-middle-class">watching your money grow</a> rather than just saving.</li>
<li>Debt feels manageable and strategic, not like a burden.</li>
<li>Luxuries – travel, dining or a second home – don't require financial trade-offs.</li>
</ul>
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<p><strong>Other Factors That Matter</strong></p>
<p>Income is a big puzzle, but it's not everything. Here are a few other factors that can influence where you land:</p>
<p>Location: Cost of living differences mean $80,000 goes much further in rural areas than in big cities.</p>
<p>Household Size: A family of five needs more to maintain the same standard of living as a single person.</p>
<p>Net Worth: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/24/10/41193824/are-you-rich-enough-to-be-in-the-top-1-heres-both-the-income-and-net-worth-you-need-to-rank-amon">Beyond your paycheck</a>, assets like savings, real estate and investments make a difference.</p>
<p>Social Mobility: Access to education, health care and financial resources is huge in long-term wealth.</p>
<p>Labels like "middle class" or "upper class" are just labels. What matters most is how secure you feel and whether your financial goals are within reach.</p>
<p>If you aim to climb the economic ladder or solidify your financial standing, it might be time to bring in <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/can-you-guess-how-many-americans-successfully-retire-with-1-million-saved">expert advice</a>. A financial advisor can help you create a strategy tailored to your goals, whether building wealth, managing debt or making smart investments.</p>
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<p>High-rolling investors have positioned themselves bearish on BlackRock (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BLK#NYSE">BLK</a>), and it's important for retail traders to take note.<br />
\This activity came to our attention today through Benzinga's tracking of publicly available options data. The identities of these investors are uncertain, but such a significant move in BLK often signals that someone has privileged information.</p>
<p>Today, Benzinga's options scanner spotted 16 options trades for BlackRock. This is not a typical pattern.</p>
<p>The sentiment among these major traders is split, with 31% bullish and 37% bearish. Among all the options we identified, there was one put, amounting to $28,253, and 15 calls, totaling $1,245,413.</p>
<h3>Expected Price Movements</h3>
<p>Taking into account the Volume and Open Interest on these contracts, it appears that whales have been targeting a price range from $620.0 to $1060.0 for BlackRock over the last 3 months. </p>
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Development</h3>
<p>In today's trading context, the average open interest for options of BlackRock stands at 70.62, with a total volume reaching 409.00. The accompanying chart delineates the progression of both call and put option volume and open interest for high-value trades in BlackRock, situated within the strike price corridor from $620.0 to $1060.0, throughout the last 30 days.</p>
<h3>BlackRock Option Activity Analysis: Last 30 Days</h3>
<p><img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1732566630_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" /></p>
<h3>Largest Options Trades Observed:</h3>
<p>
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th><strong>Symbol</strong></th>
<th><strong>PUT/CALL</strong></th>
<th><strong>Trade Type</strong></th>
<th><strong>Sentiment</strong></th>
<th><strong>Exp. Date</strong></th>
<th><strong>Ask</strong></th>
<th><strong>Bid</strong></th>
<th><strong>Price</strong></th>
<th><strong>Strike Price</strong></th>
<th><strong>Total Trade Price</strong></th>
<th align="right"><strong>Open Interest</strong></th>
<th align="right"><strong>Volume</strong></th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>BLK</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/18/26</td>
<td>$200.0</td>
<td>$193.8</td>
<td>$194.35</td>
<td>$980.00</td>
<td>$155.4K</td>
<td align="right">15</td>
<td align="right">27</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BLK</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/18/26</td>
<td>$200.0</td>
<td>$193.8</td>
<td>$194.21</td>
<td>$980.00</td>
<td>$155.3K</td>
<td align="right">15</td>
<td align="right">35</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BLK</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/18/26</td>
<td>$194.1</td>
<td>$191.1</td>
<td>$193.47</td>
<td>$980.00</td>
<td>$135.5K</td>
<td align="right">15</td>
<td align="right">57</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BLK</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/18/26</td>
<td>$198.0</td>
<td>$189.5</td>
<td>$192.35</td>
<td>$980.00</td>
<td>$134.6K</td>
<td align="right">15</td>
<td align="right">76</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BLK</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/18/26</td>
<td>$194.6</td>
<td>$194.5</td>
<td>$194.21</td>
<td>$980.00</td>
<td>$116.5K</td>
<td align="right">15</td>
<td align="right">45</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</p>
<h3>About BlackRock</h3>
<p>BlackRock is the largest asset manager in the world, with $11.475 trillion in assets under management at the end of September 2024. Its product mix is fairly diverse, with 55% of managed assets in equity strategies, 26% in fixed income, 9% in multi-asset classes, 7% in money market funds, and 3% in alternatives. Passive strategies account for around two thirds of long-term AUM, with the company's ETF platform maintaining a leading market share domestically and on a global basis. Product distribution is weighted more toward institutional clients, which by our calculations account for around 80% of AUM. BlackRock is geographically diverse, with clients in more than 100 countries and more than one third of managed assets coming from investors domiciled outside the US and Canada.</p>
<p>In light of the recent options history for BlackRock, it's now appropriate to focus on the company itself. We aim to explore its current performance.</p>
<h3>Current Position of BlackRock</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a volume of 314,826, the price of BLK is down 0.0% at $1036.46. </li>
<li>RSI indicators hint that the underlying stock may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Next earnings are expected to be released in 46 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What Analysts Are Saying About BlackRock</h3>
<p>A total of 2 professional analysts have given their take on this stock in the last 30 days, setting an average price target of $1146.5.</p>
<p><strong>Unusual Options Activity Detected: Smart Money on the Move</strong></p>
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&#x2A; An analyst from Deutsche Bank has decided to maintain their Buy rating on BlackRock, which currently sits at a price target of $1133.<br />
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Evercore ISI Group continues to hold a Outperform rating for BlackRock, targeting a price of $1160. </p>
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A Closer Look at BlackRock's Options Market Dynamics

<p>Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bearish stance on <strong>ServiceNow</strong> (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NOW#NYSE">NOW</a>).</p>
<p>And retail traders should know.</p>
<p>We noticed this today when the positions showed up on publicly available options history that we track here at Benzinga.</p>
<p>Whether these are institutions or just wealthy individuals, we don't know. But when something this big happens with NOW, it often means somebody knows something is about to happen.</p>
<p>Today, Benzinga's options scanner spotted 36 options trades for <strong>ServiceNow</strong>.</p>
<p>This isn't normal.</p>
<p>The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 16% bullish and 52%, bearish.</p>
<p>Out of all of the options we uncovered, there was 1 put, for a total amount of $71,000, and 35, calls, for a total amount of $2,573,528.</p>
<h3>Predicted Price Range</h3>
<p>Analyzing the Volume and Open Interest in these contracts, it seems that the big players have been eyeing a price window from $760.0 to $1400.0 for ServiceNow during the past quarter. </p>
<h3>Analyzing Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
<p>Looking at the volume and open interest is an insightful way to conduct due diligence on a stock.</p>
<p>This data can help you track the liquidity and interest for ServiceNow's options for a given strike price.</p>
<p>Below, we can observe the evolution of the volume and open interest of calls and puts, respectively, for all of ServiceNow's whale activity within a strike price range from $760.0 to $1400.0 in the last 30 days. </p>
<h3>ServiceNow Option Activity Analysis: Last 30 Days</h3>
<p><img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1732566625_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" /></p>
<h3>Significant Options Trades Detected:</h3>
<p>
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th><strong>Symbol</strong></th>
<th><strong>PUT/CALL</strong></th>
<th><strong>Trade Type</strong></th>
<th><strong>Sentiment</strong></th>
<th><strong>Exp. Date</strong></th>
<th><strong>Ask</strong></th>
<th><strong>Bid</strong></th>
<th><strong>Price</strong></th>
<th><strong>Strike Price</strong></th>
<th><strong>Total Trade Price</strong></th>
<th align="right"><strong>Open Interest</strong></th>
<th align="right"><strong>Volume</strong></th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>NOW</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$67.0</td>
<td>$64.6</td>
<td>$67.0</td>
<td>$1080.00</td>
<td>$495.8K</td>
<td align="right">179</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NOW</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$20.3</td>
<td>$18.0</td>
<td>$19.2</td>
<td>$1280.00</td>
<td>$384.0K</td>
<td align="right">4</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NOW</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$25.6</td>
<td>$23.5</td>
<td>$23.5</td>
<td>$1080.00</td>
<td>$235.5K</td>
<td align="right">300</td>
<td align="right">101</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NOW</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$64.3</td>
<td>$63.9</td>
<td>$64.27</td>
<td>$1000.00</td>
<td>$192.8K</td>
<td align="right">226</td>
<td align="right">32</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NOW</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$43.7</td>
<td>$41.2</td>
<td>$41.2</td>
<td>$1070.00</td>
<td>$103.0K</td>
<td align="right">42</td>
<td align="right">28</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</p>
<h3>About ServiceNow</h3>
<p>ServiceNow Inc provides software solutions to structure and automate various business processes via a SaaS delivery model. The company primarily focuses on the IT function for enterprise customers. ServiceNow began with IT service management, expanded within the IT function, and more recently directed its workflow automation logic to functional areas beyond IT, notably customer service, HR service delivery, and security operations. ServiceNow also offers an application development platform as a service.</p>
<p>After a thorough review of the options trading surrounding ServiceNow, we move to examine the company in more detail. This includes an assessment of its current market status and performance.</p>
<h3>Present Market Standing of ServiceNow</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a volume of 727,156, the price of NOW is up 0.7% at $1068.0. </li>
<li>RSI indicators hint that the underlying stock is currently neutral between overbought and oversold.</li>
<li>Next earnings are expected to be released in 58 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Professional Analyst Ratings for ServiceNow</h3>
<p>In the last month, 3 experts released ratings on this stock with an average target price of $1123.3333333333333.</p>
<p><strong>Turn $1000 into $1270 in just 20 days?</strong></p>
<p>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"><strong>Click here for access</strong></a>.<br />
&#x2A; An analyst from Mizuho has decided to maintain their Outperform rating on ServiceNow, which currently sits at a price target of $1070.<br />
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Wells Fargo continues to hold a Overweight rating for ServiceNow, targeting a price of $1150.<br />
&#x2A; An analyst from Needham persists with their Buy rating on ServiceNow, maintaining a target price of $1150. </p>
<p>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.</p>
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Market Whales and Their Recent Bets on NOW Options

<p>High-rolling investors have positioned themselves bullish on Cisco Systems (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CSCO#NASDAQ">CSCO</a>), and it's important for retail traders to take note.<br />
\This activity came to our attention today through Benzinga's tracking of publicly available options data. The identities of these investors are uncertain, but such a significant move in CSCO often signals that someone has privileged information.</p>
<p>Today, Benzinga's options scanner spotted 8 options trades for Cisco Systems. This is not a typical pattern.</p>
<p>The sentiment among these major traders is split, with 50% bullish and 37% bearish. Among all the options we identified, there was one put, amounting to $37,200, and 7 calls, totaling $886,972.</p>
<h3>Projected Price Targets</h3>
<p>Based on the trading activity, it appears that the significant investors are aiming for a price territory stretching from $55.0 to $65.0 for Cisco Systems over the recent three months. </p>
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Trends</h3>
<p>In today's trading context, the average open interest for options of Cisco Systems stands at 12398.25, with a total volume reaching 6,111.00. The accompanying chart delineates the progression of both call and put option volume and open interest for high-value trades in Cisco Systems, situated within the strike price corridor from $55.0 to $65.0, throughout the last 30 days.</p>
<h3>Cisco Systems 30-Day Option Volume &amp; Interest Snapshot</h3>
<p><img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1732566620_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" /></p>
<h3>Noteworthy Options Activity:</h3>
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<th><strong>Symbol</strong></th>
<th><strong>PUT/CALL</strong></th>
<th><strong>Trade Type</strong></th>
<th><strong>Sentiment</strong></th>
<th><strong>Exp. Date</strong></th>
<th><strong>Ask</strong></th>
<th><strong>Bid</strong></th>
<th><strong>Price</strong></th>
<th><strong>Strike Price</strong></th>
<th><strong>Total Trade Price</strong></th>
<th><strong>Open Interest</strong></th>
<th><strong>Volume</strong></th>
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<td>CSCO</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$8.0</td>
<td>$7.65</td>
<td>$8.0</td>
<td>$55.00</td>
<td>$320.0K</td>
<td>3.2K</td>
<td>400</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CSCO</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$5.35</td>
<td>$5.3</td>
<td>$5.35</td>
<td>$55.00</td>
<td>$192.5K</td>
<td>17.4K</td>
<td>370</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CSCO</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$0.38</td>
<td>$0.34</td>
<td>$0.34</td>
<td>$62.50</td>
<td>$143.6K</td>
<td>21.7K</td>
<td>4.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CSCO</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$2.19</td>
<td>$2.13</td>
<td>$2.19</td>
<td>$57.50</td>
<td>$109.5K</td>
<td>25.5K</td>
<td>785</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CSCO</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$3.25</td>
<td>$3.2</td>
<td>$3.2</td>
<td>$57.50</td>
<td>$49.9K</td>
<td>2.1K</td>
<td>11</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</p>
<h3>About Cisco Systems</h3>
<p>Cisco Systems is the largest provider of networking equipment in the world and one of the largest software companies in the world. Its largest businesses are selling networking hardware and software (where it has leading market shares) and cybersecurity software such as firewalls. It also has collaboration products, like its Webex suite, and observability tools. It primarily outsources its manufacturing to third parties and has a large sales and marketing staff-25,000 strong across 90 countries. Overall, Cisco employs 80,000 people and sells its products globally.</p>
<h3>Cisco Systems's Current Market Status</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a trading volume of 8,726,928, the price of CSCO is up by 0.03%, reaching $58.57.</li>
<li>Current RSI values indicate that the stock is may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Next earnings report is scheduled for 79 days from now.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What Analysts Are Saying About Cisco Systems</h3>
<p>5 market experts have recently issued ratings for this stock, with a consensus target price of $63.8.</p>
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&#x2A; Showing optimism, an analyst from JP Morgan upgrades its rating to Overweight with a revised price target of $66.<br />
&#x2A; An analyst from Piper Sandler persists with their Neutral rating on Cisco Systems, maintaining a target price of $57.<br />
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from B of A Securities continues to hold a Buy rating for Cisco Systems, targeting a price of $72.<br />
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Wells Fargo keeps a Equal-Weight rating on Cisco Systems with a target price of $60.<br />
&#x2A; An analyst from Citigroup persists with their Buy rating on Cisco Systems, maintaining a target price of $64. </p>
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<p>Labour is understood to be poised to <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/society/article/2024/jul/21/labour-urged-to-follow-through-on-tories-promised-100m-gambling-levy">rubber-stamp the previous government's proposal</a> to do away with a voluntary system that allows industry operators to choose how much to donate to tackle damage caused by gambling and which organisations should receive the money.</p>
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<p>The cryptocurrency <strong>XRP Token </strong>(CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/xrp/usd">XRP</a>) from <strong>Ripple </strong>is soaring in price over the last week with a new filing for an XRP exchange-traded fund adding to<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/11/42122141/xrp-price-up-8-what-is-going-on-with-ripple"> optimism for the crypto.</a></p>
<p><strong>What Happened: </strong>Asset manager <strong>WisdomTree</strong><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/11/42170669/wisdomtree-files-for-xrp-etf-trust-report"><strong> </strong>filed to establish</a> a trust entity as part of a step towards launching a potential XRP ETF.</p>
<p>The move follows other companies like Bitwise that have filed to launch cryptocurrency ETFs.</p>
<p>With Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs already approved, cryptocurrency experts see ETFs based on other top 10 cryptos by market capitalization like Solana, Dogecoin and XRP as the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/11/42011875/solana-ripple-litecoin-etfs-may-be-on-the-table-under-trump-administration-industry-experts-think">next to be approved.</a></p>
<p><strong>Ripple Labs,</strong> the issuer of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/ripple-xrp-price-prediction">XRP</a>, has been involved in several regulatory issues with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) previously, which could impact the approval of the ETFs and has also impacted the price of XRP in the past.</p>
<p>With SEC Chairman<strong> Gary Gensler</strong><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/11/42131449/with-gary-gensler-preparing-to-quit-in-2025-secs-crypto-cases-likely-to-quietly-go-away-amid-trumps-pro-bitcoin-stance-says-pantera-capitals-katrina-paglia"><strong> </strong>set to resign</a> in January and a new pro-crypto White House administration potentially taking shape, some see past cases against cryptocurrency companies quietly going away.</p>
<p>In July 2023, Ripple received a favorable ruling in a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/23/07/33219187/major-victory-for-ripple-xrp-sales-not-classified-as-investment-contracts-judge-rules" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">case dating to 2020.</a></p>
<p>U.S. District Judge <strong>Analisa Torres </strong>determined the sale of the XRP token by Ripple is not an offer of "investment contracts." The ruling came after Ripple spent a significant amount of money<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/23/05/32272013/ripple-ceo-reveals-a-staggering-amount-spent-on-legal-battle-with-sec" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> fighting claims that XRP was a security.</a></p>
<p>Torres said that some assets can serve as an investment contract, including digital tokens. In the case of the XRP token, it is not a security, according to the ruling.</p>
<p>Alongside the ruling, the judge found Ripple's sales of XRP to institutions to be in violation of the Securities Act. This ruling could become a key item to watch for the cryptocurrency sector moving forward.</p>
<p>The case between the SEC and Ripple remains active, with the SEC appealing and having until January to submit additional filings.</p>
<p>Here's a look back at an investment in the XRP token when the lawsuit by the SEC was announced.</p>
<p><strong>Read Also:<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/11/41908812/if-you-invested-100-in-dogecoin-when-the-meme-coin-launched-heres-how-much-youd-have-today"> If You Invested $100 In Dogecoin When The Meme Coin Launched, Here&#8217;s How Much You&#8217;d Have Today</a></strong></p>
<p><strong>If You Invested $1,000 in XRP:&nbsp;</strong>The XRP token hit a low of $0.41055 on Dec. 22, 2020, the day the charges were announced.</p>
<p>XRP would fall to a low of $0.1748 on Dec. 29, 2020, hitting new lows for the year. On that day, an investor could have purchased 5,720.82 XRP with $1,000.</p>
<p>The $1,000 investment would be worth $8,409.61 today, representing a gain of 741%.</p>
<p>The return of the hypothetical investment in XRP has outperformed the broader stock market.</p>
<p>The same $1,000 invested in the SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF, which tracks the S&amp;P 500 Index, would be worth $1,594.15 today, representing a gain of 59.4%.</p>
<p>XRP has traded between $0.3911 to $1.62 over the last year, with the yearly high hit in the last week. The 36% weekly gain for XRP is the second largest among the top 10 cryptocurrencies by market capitalization, trailing only Cardano (+39%).</p>
<p>While XRP has seen a sharp rise in the last week, the cryptocurrency remains well off of its all-time high of $3.84, which was set in January 2018.</p>
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<p><em>This article was previously published by Benzinga and has been updated.</em></p>


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<p>What would you say if there was a reliable, evergreen indicator that a company will consistently out-innovate its competitors and, by extension, have a greater chance of long-term survival and market outperformance? While it may seem a pipe dream, research indicates that founder-led companies do just that, creating a unique set of parameters when looking for stocks to buy.</p>



<p>A <a href="https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=2733456">2016 study</a> found that &ldquo;the innovations of founder CEO-managed firms create more financial value than the innovations of professional CEO-managed firms;&rdquo; in other words, when a company&rsquo;s founder is at the helm, the company is more likely to take the types of risk that companies must embrace if they&rsquo;re to maintain a competitive edge. Oftentimes, the managerial and professional CEO class is content to keep a company on the same trajectory, if not tweak operations solely for financial engineering purposes.</p>



<p>Just look to <strong>Google</strong> (NASDAQ:<span><a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/goog-stock-quote/"><strong>GOOG</strong></a></span>, NASDAQ:<span><a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/googl-stock-quote/"><strong>GOOGL</strong></a></span>) for proof positive of how professional CEOs can tank a company&rsquo;s value proposition: Sundar Pichai made his bones with consulting firm <strong>McKinsey</strong>, whose alumni are notorious for a focus on bean counting over innovation (and even <a href="https://www.cnn.com/2024/01/30/business/boeing-history-of-problems/index.html">product safety</a>), before moving up Google&rsquo;s corporate ladder to his current position. Today, Google is derided for <a href="https://downloads.webis.de/publications/papers/bevendorff_2024a.pdf?ref=404media.co">slipping search efficacy</a> &mdash; not to mention <a href="https://www.forbes.com/sites/richardnieva/2023/02/08/google-openai-chatgpt-microsoft-bing-ai/">falling behind</a> in the race toward artificial intelligence.</p>



<p>In contrast, these founder-led companies remain at the cutting edge of their respective industries. And, if history is any indication, these founder-led companies are also set to outperform most.</p>



<h2>Tesla (TSLA)</h2>



<div><img width="300" height="169" src="https://investorplace.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/tsla1600-11-300x169.png" alt="Elon Musk CEO and product architect of Tesla, Inc. (TSLA) Portrait on red background"><div>Source: kovop / Shutterstock.com</div></div><p>When you think of today&rsquo;s top founder-led companies, the first name that likely pops up is Elon Musk. <strong>SpaceX</strong>, <strong>Neuralink,</strong> and, of course, <strong>Tesla</strong> (NASDAQ:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/tsla-stock-quote/"><strong>TSLA</strong></a>) are just a few companies Musk founded and still runs today. And, even with the recent <a href="https://finance.yahoo.com/video/tesla-reportedly-delay-robotaxi-rollout-194040035.html">robotaxi delay</a> drama, Tesla has plenty of upside in the near future.</p>



<p>Many point to Tesla&rsquo;s recent sales slump as evidence supporting their bear thesis &mdash; whether poor product quality, Musk&rsquo;s perceived inherent risk factors, or just plain antagonism toward the stock. However, looking at Tesla sales as a standalone measure is a misguided metric. <a href="https://www.statista.com/statistics/453000/share-of-new-vehicles-with-financing-usa/">Fewer than 20%</a> of new car buyers pay cash, instead preferring financing. Today, new car loan interest rates are <a href="https://www.statista.com/statistics/1341810/car-loan-interest-rates-in-the-us-by-type/">bumping up against 9%</a>. Considering these macro factors, is it any wonder Tesla is selling fewer cars? As rates stabilize and fall, expect consumers waiting for improved financing terms to flock to Tesla.</p>



<p>Moreover, Tesla is rapidly <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2024/apr/24/how-soon-can-tesla-get-its-more-affordable-car-to-the-market">reducing production costs</a>, which will expand the company&rsquo;s market share as it can target budget-minded buyers with lower-priced vehicles. Factor in <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/06/39404789/drone-footage-reveals-tesla-giga-texas-expansion-work-to-house-50-000-nvidia-gpus-ceo-elon-musk-says">artificial intelligence</a>, <a href="https://www.iotworldtoday.com/robotics/tesla-optimus-humanoid-robot-draws-crowds-at-world-ai-conference">robotics</a> and a range of <a href="https://www.forbes.com/advisor/car-insurance/tesla-insurance/">profitable peripheral endeavors</a> and it&rsquo;s clear that Musk and Tesla fit the founder-led companies paradigm to a T.</p>



<h2>Nvidia (NVDA)</h2>



<div><img width="300" height="169" src="https://investorplace.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/nvda-1600-300x169.png" alt="Closeup of mobile phone screen with logo lettering of nvidia corporation on computer keyboard. NVDA stock. Nvidia stock"><div>Source: Shutterstock</div></div><p>If Tesla wasn&rsquo;t enough to hammer home the strength in founder-led companies, <strong>Nvidia</strong> (NASDAQ:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/nvda-stock-quote/"><strong>NVDA</strong></a>) should do the trick. Founded more than 30 years ago by Jensen Huang, Huang&rsquo;s long-term outlook, patience, and willingness to identify and innovate toward emerging tech trends &mdash; artificial intelligence in particular &mdash; benefited shareholders and customers alike.</p>



<p>I don&rsquo;t need to rehash Nvidia&rsquo;s shocking performance over the past two years, nor the catalysts, but instead want to look at Huang&rsquo;s unique approach to management and steering the company forward. Huang emphasizes his <a href="https://www.ndtv.com/feature/nvidia-ceo-jensen-huang-says-he-has-cleaned-a-lot-of-toilets-elon-musk-responds-6053618">humble beginnings</a> often, pointing to time spent bussing tables as a teenager as a major contributor to today&rsquo;s work ethic and willingness to dive into the dirty details to make sure products and processes are on point.</p>



<p>Moreover, Huang isn&rsquo;t content to rest on his laurels like so much of the professional-managerial CEO class &mdash; he&rsquo;s actively looking to &ldquo;<a href="https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/other/the-demise-of-cisco-and-sun-are-cautionary-tales-nvidia-s-huang-is-worried-history-could-repeat-itself/ar-BB1pPiNp">futureproof</a>&rdquo; Nvidia in a bid to protect his current empire and help it adapt and evolve with the times. This commitment to excellence and, more importantly, a long-term view of things is rare in a market more focused on quarter-to-quarter outcomes than multi-year game plans. That&rsquo;s yet another reason to fall back on founder-led companies.</p>



<h2>Figs (FIGS)</h2>



<div><img width="300" height="169" src="https://investorplace.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/figs1600-300x169.png" alt="Person holding smartphone with logo of US healthcare apparel company Figs Inc. on screen in front of website. Focus on phone display. Unmodified photo."><div>Source: T. Schneider / Shutterstock.com</div></div><p><strong>Figs</strong> (NYSE:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/figs-stock-quote/"><strong>FIGS</strong></a>) faced a particularly trying few years after peaking at nearly $50 per share following its 2021 IPO, only to drop to around $6 per share today. But the drastic per-share price dip conceals a major advantage that could reverse its fortune. Figs counts itself among founder-led companies, created in 2013 and jointly run by the founders Heather Hasson and Trina Spear today, but also facing near-inevitable market share dominance.</p>



<p>Figs makes higher-end uniforms for healthcare professionals, essentially trying to do for scrubs what <strong>Lululemon</strong> (NASDAQ:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/lulu-stock-quote/"><strong>LULU</strong></a>). However, the company faced stiff competition from the nation&rsquo;s largest scrubs company, <strong>Careismatic Brands</strong>, which dominates as much as half of the overall market. But Careismatic is faltering, having emerged from bankruptcy proceedings <a href="https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240613273747/en/Careismatic-Brands-Successfully-Completes-Financial-Restructuring-Positioned-for-Continued-Leadership-in-the-Medical-Apparel-Industry">last month</a>. Successfully navigating bankruptcy comes with a price; namely, new shareholders who helped the company continue will likely pick it apart for scrap in a bid to extract every ounce of value from the firm, long-term consequences be damned. That&rsquo;s <a href="https://www.supplychaindive.com/news/careismatic-brands-closes-dallas-distribution-centers-404-layoffs/716639/">already apparent</a> as the company lays off staff and closes distribution centers.</p>



<p>This shakeup, of course, works to Figs&rsquo; benefit: the company is primed to snatch up market share from Careismatic, particularly if the quality starts suffering (which seems likely, all things considered). One interview with Spear highlighted the unique approach to targeting its total addressable market (TAM) that typifies founder-led companies, <a href="https://www.cowen.com/insights/figs-leading-disruptive-growth-in-the-healthcare-apparel-market/">as she said</a> &ldquo;lazy companies sell into TAM, and innovative companies create TAM.&rdquo; Careismatic&rsquo;s failings may end up creating the biggest TAM of all for Figs moving forward.</p>



<h2>Regeneron Pharmaceuticals (REGN)</h2>



<div><img width="300" height="169" src="https://investorplace.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/regeneron_regn1600-300x169.jpg" alt="The Regeneron (REGN) website is displayed on a smartphone screen over a blue background."><div>Source: madamF / Shutterstock.com</div></div><p>Few have as close a bead on the wider biotech market as scientists involved in the industry, making <strong>Regeneron Pharmaceuticals</strong>&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/regn-stock-quote/"><strong>REGN</strong></a>) unique among founder-led companies. Led today by co-founders George Yancopoulos and Leonard Schleifer, the CEO and president/chief science officer, respectively. Regeneron is also unique among <a href="https://investorplace.com/industries/healthcare/biotech/">biotech stocks</a> in its relative stability in a volatile sector. In fact, its <a href="https://finance.yahoo.com/quote/REGN/">beta is just 0.13</a>, which is shockingly low for any stock &mdash; let alone one in the biotech field.</p>



<p>One of Regeneron&rsquo;s recent successes is the August 2023 FDA approval for a <a href="https://www.investors.com/news/technology/regeneron-stock-regeneron-pharmaceuticals-earnings-q1-2024/">high-dosage version</a> of its eye disease treatment, Eylea. This approval strengthens Regeneron&rsquo;s competitive position and helps mitigate the impact of Medicare price negotiations on the company&rsquo;s revenue.</p>



<p>Regeneron&rsquo;s future also looks promising due to its other therapeutics, especially Dupixent. Initially used to treat asthma and eczema, Dupixent is now in Phase 3 trials for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Early results are promising, showing a 34% reduction in symptoms. Given Dupixent&rsquo;s current success, analysts project that expanding its use to COPD could <a href="https://www.fiercepharma.com/pharma/sanofi-regenerons-dupixent-destined-20b-peak-sales-potential-copd-expansion-analyst">drive sales</a> to $20 billion annually.</p>



<h2>Crowdstrike Holdings (CRWD)</h2>



<div><img width="300" height="169" src="https://investorplace.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/crwd-1600-300x169.jpg" alt="A sign with the Crowdstrike (CRWD) company logo"><div>Source: VDB Photos / Shutterstock.com</div></div><p>As with biotech, few understand cybersecurity&rsquo;s nuances as techies. <strong>Crowdstrike Holdings</strong>&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<span><a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/crwd-stock-quote/"><strong>CRWD</strong></a></span>) is one of those high-end cybersecurity firms that also meets the parameters of founder-led companies, run today by co-founder George Kurtz.</p>



<p>To that end, businesses today face myriad challenges, from geopolitical conflicts and natural disasters to supply chain disruptions. However, regardless of size, cyber threats remain the top global risk for most business owners. Concerns about cyber attacks, data breaches, digital infrastructure vulnerabilities, and ransomware are paramount.</p>



<p>Crowdstrike is uniquely positioned to tackle these escalating threats, even beyond its status among founder-led companies. As technological advancements demand more robust security measures, Crowdstrike&rsquo;s comprehensive solutions are lynchpins to company success, making switching costs too steep for most firms and further entrenching its market share positioning. The company already boasts a diverse clientele, including government agencies, corporations, small businesses, and educational institutions.</p>



<p>Crowdstrike&rsquo;s impressive financial performance reinforces the founder-led company thesis. The company has seen significant revenue growth over the past five quarters, with the last four marking its first <a href="https://finance.yahoo.com/quote/CRWD/financials/">consecutive profitable periods</a>. These steady income increases, especially in the current economic climate, indicate a promising future for Crowdstrike as it continues to dominate the digital security landscape.</p>



<h2><strong>On Holding</strong> (ONON)</h2>



<div><img width="300" height="169" src="https://investorplace.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/onon-running-shoes-1600-300x169.jpg" alt="A photograph of a person running along the side of a road."><div>Source: It for you / Shutterstock.com</div></div><p><strong>On Holding</strong> (NYSE:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/onon-stock-quote/"><strong>ONON</strong></a>) is doing what competitors like <strong>Allbirds</strong> (NASDAQ:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/bird-stock-quote/"><strong>BIRD</strong></a>) and even <strong>Nike</strong> (NYSE:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/nke-stock-quote/"><strong>NKE</strong></a>) simply can&rsquo;t these days: adapting to changing consumer trends while maintaining a sufficiently high price point and popularity to keep margins high. All three co-founders also have executive positions in the company today, making On Holding one of the top founder-led companies to watch.</p>



<p>Most interestingly, On&rsquo;s apparel segment sales climbed 25% in the company&rsquo;s <a href="https://investors.on-running.com/financials-and-filings/financial-releases/news-details/2024/On-Reports-First-Quarter-2024-Results/default.aspx">first-quarter report</a>, yet apparel makes up less than 4% of total sales. On is still a relatively new shoe brand and, on its current trajectory, will likely rapidly expand its apparel segment to more closely match shoe sales and ultimately boost top and bottom-line numbers. By comparison, Nike&rsquo;s apparel segment comprised <a href="https://s1.q4cdn.com/806093406/files/doc_financials/2024/q4/FY24-Q4-Combined-NIKE-Press-Release-Schedules-FINAL.pdf">more than 25%</a> of total sales. So, by using Nike as a basis for comparison, On Holding has plenty of room to grow peripheral sales streams even as it expands its current <a href="https://runrepeat.com/on-shoes-statistics">8% share</a> of the US market. To the latter point, On owns 40% of the running shoe market in its home country, Switzerland, creating a blueprint for further US penetration.</p>



<h2><strong>Hyatt Hotels</strong> (H)</h2>



<div><img width="300" height="169" src="https://investorplace.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/hyatt-h-stock-1-300x169.jpg" alt="Hyatt Hotels (H) building with logo in front of shrubbery"><div>Source: EQRoy/Shutterstock.com</div></div><p><strong>Hyatt Hotels</strong> (NYSE:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/h-stock-quote/"><strong>H</strong></a>) is a bit of an outlier on this list of founder-led companies. The brand&rsquo;s first hotel opened in 1954, and Jay Pritzker brought the soon-to-be chain and rapidly turned it into an international brand. Though Jay Pritzker passed in 1999, management has kept it in the family &mdash; with Jay&rsquo;s son, Thomas Pritzker, acting as executive chairman today. <a href="https://investorplace.com/industries/consumer-discretionary/travel/hotel/">Hotel stocks</a> are already seeing a resurgence if travel ETF <strong>AdvisorShares Hotel ETF</strong> (NYSEARCA:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/bedz-stock-quote/"><strong>BEDZ</strong></a>) is any indication. Likewise, Hyatt, in particular, is set to rebound rapidly, as evidenced by its 20% gain since January.</p>



<p>Hyatt holds less than 10% of the <a href="https://csimarket.com/stocks/competitionSEG2.php?code=H">global hotel market share</a>, eclipsed by competitors like <strong>Marriott</strong> (NASDAQ:<span><a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/mar-stock-quote/"><strong>MAR</strong></a></span>) at 30%, luxury and destination brand <strong>Loews Hotels</strong> (NYSE:<span><a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/l-stock-quote/"><strong>L</strong></a></span>) at 20%, and even <strong>Hilton</strong> (NYSE:<span><a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/hlt-stock-quote/"><strong>HLT</strong></a></span>) at 13%. But that will likely change soon, as Hyatt has more than 125,000 new rooms in its <a href="https://newsroom.hyatt.com/2024-01-19-Hyatt-Announces-Record-Signings-and-Pipeline-of-127,000-Rooms-at-Year-End,-Fueling-Growth-Strategy-in-2024-and-Beyond">development pipeline</a> or a 40% increase over current availability. The rapid expansion of this type in a relatively constrained economy is nearly unheard of, let alone for a cyclical industry like hotels and travel &mdash; but Hyatt is bucking the wider trend in a bid to bounce back faster than competitors as wider macro conditions improve.</p>



<p><em>On the date of publication, Jeremy Flint held a long position in FIGS. The opinions expressed in this article are those of the writer, subject to the <a href="http://InvestorPlace.com">InvestorPlace.com</a> <a href="https://investorplace.com/corporate/investorplace-publishing-guidelines/">Publishing Guidelines</a>.</em></p>



<p><em>On the date of publication, the responsible editor did not have (either directly or indirectly) any positions in the securities mentioned in this article.</em></p>
<div><p>Jeremy Flint, an MBA graduate and skilled finance writer, excels in content strategy for wealth managers and investment funds. Passionate about simplifying complex market concepts, he focuses on fixed-income investing, alternative investments, economic analysis, and the oil, gas, and utilities sectors. Jeremy&rsquo;s work can also be found at <a href="https://jeremyflint.work/">www.jeremyflint.work</a>.</p></div><h3>More From InvestorPlace</h3>
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