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Booking Holdings

Booking is the world's largest online travel agency by sales, offering booking and payment services for hotel and alternative accommodation rooms, airline tickets, rental cars, restaurant reservations, cruises, experiences, and other vacation packages. The company operates several branded travel booking sites, including Booking.com, Agoda, OpenTable, and Rentalcars.com, and has expanded into travel media with the acquisitions of Kayak and Momondo. Transaction fees for online bookings account for the bulk of revenue and profits.

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Roth MKM analyst Matt Koranda reiterates Revolve Gr (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RVLV#NYSE">RVLV</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $29 to $35.

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Roth MKM Reiterates Buy on Revolve Gr, Raises Price Target to $35

TD Cowen analyst Phil Nadeau maintains Rhythm Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RYTM#NASDAQ">RYTM</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $55 to $65.

RYTM

TD Cowen Maintains Buy on Rhythm Pharmaceuticals, Raises Price Target to $65

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ChromaDex shares are trading higher after Roth MKM maintained a Buy rating on the stock and raised its price target from $6 to $8.

The <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/24/10/41438273/can-you-guess-how-much-money-the-fat-fire-movement-says-you-need-to-retire-early-heres-a-hint-it">Financial Independence Retire Early (FIRE) movement</a> has captured attention across generations. It promises a life where financial independence allows you to retire early and focus on what you love. But not everyone is a fan. Financial expert Suze Orman has been famously critical of FIRE, labeling it dangerous for those without substantial wealth.
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The FIRE movement is rooted in two main ideas: extreme saving and early retirement. By saving 50% or more of their income, followers of FIRE aim to accumulate a large retirement fund to live off investment returns, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/24/08/40491347/47-year-old-unmotivated-multimillionaire-doctor-asks-dave-ramsey-retire-now-or-work-13-more-year">often before age 40</a>. While some adhere to "lean FIRE," maintaining a modest lifestyle with a smaller retirement fund, others pursue "fat FIRE," accumulating more to enjoy a comfortable lifestyle. The concept has gained significant traction, especially among millennials seeking alternatives to traditional career paths.
However, orman believes that FIRE oversimplifies the financial risks involved. In a 2018 interview on the Afford Anything podcast, she warned that even a seemingly substantial nest egg, like $2 million, might not be enough.&nbsp;
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"$2 million is nothing. It's nothing. It's pennies in today's world, to tell you the truth," she stated, expressing her concern that even millions could fall short in the face of life's uncertainties. Orman explained, "If a catastrophe happens … what are you going to do? You are going to burn up alive." For her, retirement requires far more planning than what many anticipate.&nbsp;
Orman's perspective is deeply rooted in the belief that financial independence requires a far larger cushion than most people realize. She even made a clear distinction between <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/24/09/40711869/how-rich-are-you-heres-the-net-worth-that-defines-upper-middle-and-lower-class">average savers and the ultra-wealthy</a>. "If you have $20 [million], $40 [million], $50 [million] or $100 million, be like me, okay," Orman said. "If you have that kind of money … and want to retire, fine." But for the vast majority, she warns, retiring without that level of wealth is risky and could lead to financial disaster. Her message was simple: early retirement might not be safe unless you&#8217;re extraordinarily wealthy.
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Orman's core criticism revolves around FIRE's approach to risk. She points out that unexpected expenses – like major health issues or long-term care – can devastate savings, especially for those who retire decades early. Orman illustrated the potential costs by suggesting that supporting a disabled family member could easily require $250,000 a year. Coupled with living expenses, she argues that maintaining a safe, sustainable retirement could require as much as $10 million in savings to ensure a comfortable life through any storms that might come.
With inflation steadily increasing, her projections from 2018 seem even more relevant now. Living costs, health care expenses and potential tax hikes have all risen, making financial independence harder to achieve than just a few years ago.
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Ultimately Orman advises that the risk of retiring early outweighs the reward if you're not <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/24/10/41125098/suze-orman-says-the-personal-finance-of-americans-is-really-really-bad-even-though-the-stock-mar">financially equipped for unforeseen hardships</a>. "If you don't have at least $5 million or $10 million, don't retire early," she emphasized. In her view, early retirement might work for those with vast resources – people who, like herself, have tens of millions to safeguard against all possibilities – but for everyone else, it's a path that could lead to financial ruin rather than freedom.
So, is FIRE worth pursuing? It depends on your risk tolerance, lifestyle goals and financial resilience.&nbsp;
The <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/24/09/40964924/most-people-expect-to-retire-at-67-but-56-retire-sooner-can-you-guess-the-actual-average-retirem">average retirement age</a> is 62, but Orman strongly advocates working longer and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/24/05/39064579/suze-orman-says-70-is-the-new-retirement-age-but-is-she-right">delaying Social Security until 70</a> to maximize those benefits. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/can-you-guess-how-many-americans-successfully-retire-with-1-million-saved">Consulting with a financial advisor could be one of the smartest moves</a> for anyone eyeing an early exit from work. An advisor can help you stress-test your retirement plan, look at real-life scenarios and ensure you're prepared for whatever may come.
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Suze Orman Says If You're Rich 'Like Her' Then You Can Retire Early – But If You Only Have $2 Million Saved: 'You'll Burn Up Alive'

TD Cowen analyst Dan Brennan maintains Bruker (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BRKR#NASDAQ">BRKR</a>) with a Hold and lowers the price target from $72 to $70.

BRKR

TD Cowen Maintains Hold on Bruker, Lowers Price Target to $70

Roth MKM analyst Chip Moore maintains Hyster Yale (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HY#NYSE">HY</a>) with a Buy and lowers the price target from $84 to $70.

Roth MKM Maintains Buy on Hyster Yale, Lowers Price Target to $70

Honda Motor Company, Ltd. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HMC#NYSE">HMC</a>) shares are trading lower on Wednesday following a decline in the first-half profit and reduced <a href="https://global.honda/en/investors/library/documents/main/00/teaserItems3/00/linkList/00/link/FYE202503_2Q_financial_presentation_e_1.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">annual </a>profit forecast.
The company reported the first half of FY24 revenue growth of 12.4% year over year 10.798 trillion yen ($69.9 billion), while profits declined 19.7% to 494.6 billion Yen ($3.20 billion).
Automobile consolidated unit sales rose by 64,000 units, driven by strong ICE/HEV sales and the full-scale launch of <a target="_blank" href="https://global.honda/en/investors/library/documents/main/00/teaserItems3/00/linkList/03/link/FYE202503_2Q_financial_presentation_script_e.pdf" rel="noreferrer noopener">EVs </a>in North America.
However, group unit sales fell by 155,000 units, primarily due to lower sales in China.
In the motorcycle business, global sales remained robust, reaching a cumulative total of 10 million units by the end of the second quarter.
Operating profit rose 6.6% to 742.6 billion yen, with a margin of 6.9% (vs<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/earnings" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">. 7.2% in the first half of FY23)</a>.
Additionally, a resolution was made at the company&#8217;s board meeting to repurchase company shares, up to 100 billion yen.
Outlook: For FY25, the company reduced profit for the year attributable to owners of the parent by 50 billion yen to 950 billion yen due to lower equity method profit from reduced sales in China and decreased profit in <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/calendars/guidance" rel="noreferrer noopener">Honda&#8217;s affiliates in Japan</a>.
On the other hand, the company raised the sales revenue forecast by 700 billion yen to 21.000 trillion yen.
Meanwhile, Honda reiterated its FY25 operating profit forecast at 1.420 trillion yen.
Price Action: HMC shares are down 9.72% at $27.36 at the last check Wednesday.
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Honda Reports 19.7% Profit Decline in H1, Lowers Annual Profit Forecast Amid China Sales Slump

TD Cowen analyst Yaron Werber maintains BioNTech (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BNTX#NASDAQ">BNTX</a>) with a Hold and lowers the price target from $132 to $122.

BNTX

TD Cowen Maintains Hold on BioNTech, Lowers Price Target to $122

Canaccord Genuity analyst Kyle Mikson maintains Exact Sciences (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EXAS#NASDAQ">EXAS</a>) with a Buy and lowers the price target from $95 to $75.

EXAS

Canaccord Genuity Maintains Buy on Exact Sciences, Lowers Price Target to $75

Donald Trump has been elected as the 47th president of the U.S., and the future of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/electric-vehicles">the electric vehicle (EV) industry</a> is uncertain. 
Here's a look at how the president-elect&#8217;s policy changes could affect<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/11/41755274/trump-win-could-hinder-tech-ev-sector-growth-slow-the-pace-of-ai-revolution-analyst"> EV makers in the US. </a>
Trump's EV Views: Trump, who <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/10/41562048/leonardo-dicaprio-backs-harris-says-trump-continues-to-deny-the-facts-on-climate">has denied climate change</a>, as largely condemned EVs. He claims they will cost autoworkers' jobs as factories make the shift to electric vehicles. He has also said EVs are<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/07/39854007/trump-says-he-will-end-the-electric-vehicle-mandate-on-day-one-days-after-tesla-ceo-elon-musks-endor"> being forced </a>on consumers through unfair regulations. 
"I will end the electric vehicle mandate on day one, thereby saving the auto industry from complete obliteration which is happening right now and saving US customers thousands and thousands of dollars per car," Trump said in a speech at the Republican National Convention in July.&nbsp;
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Trump has also said he plans <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/07/39854007/trump-says-he-will-end-the-electric-vehicle-mandate-on-day-one-days-after-tesla-ceo-elon-musks-endor">to eliminate</a> many vehicle emissions standards under the Environmental Protection Agency as well as many EV incentives included in the Biden administration's Inflation Reduction Act (IRA).
Analysts Weigh In: Wedbush analysts, including Dan Ives, see <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/11/41755274/trump-win-could-hinder-tech-ev-sector-growth-slow-the-pace-of-ai-revolution-analyst">trouble ahead</a> for the EV industry.&nbsp;
&#8220;We believe a Trump presidency would be an overall negative for the EV industry as likely the EV rebates/tax incentives get pulled, however for Tesla we see this as a potential positive with some caveats,&#8221; the Wedbush analysts wrote.&nbsp;
The analysts pointed to Tesla, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) profitability, along with the company's size and scale, as advantages over its competitors who may struggle after losing rebates and tax incentives. Wedbush also sees Tesla benefiting from higher import fees on Chinese EVs under a Trump administration. 
&#8220;Higher China tariffs that would continue to push away cheaper EV players (BYD, Nio, etc.) from flooding the US market over the coming years,&#8221; Wedbush wrote.&nbsp;
Tesla CEO Elon Musk, who campaigned heavily <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/11/41766808/mark-cuban-congratulates-trump-musk-before-the-election-is-called-says-they-won-fair-and-square">for the GOP leader</a>, acknowledged that a Trump presidency would likely mean the end of EV subsidies and tax credits during Tesla's second-quarter earnings call. 
The impact would be slight for Tesla and devastating for its competitors, Musk said.
"But long term probably actually helps Tesla, would be my guess, yes," Musk said.&nbsp;
The Big 3: Legacy automakers, General Motors (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GM#NYSE">GM</a>), Ford Motor Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/F#NYSE">F</a>) and Stellantis NV (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/STLA#NYSE">STLA</a>) are struggling as they transition from traditional combustion engines to EVs. 
The Big 3 automakers have recently announced they will delay investments and other plans related to the production of EVs amid <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/11/41737069/ford-ev-sales-drop-over-8-in-october-as-demand-for-f-150-lightning-slows-down">waning demand </a>from consumers. 
What's Next: It remains to be seen what measures will be repealed under a Trump administration and how each automaker will be affected. However, investors seem to agree with Tesla analysts that Trump's second term is a positive catalyst for the EV giant. Tesla shares are soaring 12.8% higher at $283.49 at the time of publication Wednesday, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/?gspk=YWRhbWVja2VydDUzMzY&amp;gsxid=zBMR4PKmcgBw">Benzinga Pro</a>.&nbsp;
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Roth MKM analyst Bill Kirk maintains Grocery Outlet Holding (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GO#NASDAQ">GO</a>) with a Neutral and lowers the price target from $20 to $16.

Roth MKM Maintains Neutral on Grocery Outlet Holding, Lowers Price Target to $16

Roth MKM analyst Jason Wittes reiterates Globus Medical (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GMED#NYSE">GMED</a>) with a Buy and maintains $100 price target.

GMED

Roth MKM Reiterates Buy on Globus Medical, Maintains $100 Price Target

For Kevin O&#8217;Leary, the business world is black and white: you either succeed or fail. "Business is binary. There are winners and losers. You either make money or you don't," he says.
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&mdash; Kevin O&#39;Leary aka Mr. Wonderful (@kevinolearytv) <a href="https://twitter.com/kevinolearytv/status/1853432280565330223?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 4, 2024</a></blockquote>
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O&#8217;Leary, famously known as &#8220;Mr. Wonderful&#8221; on Shark Tank, loves sharing his formula for success, especially with young entrepreneurs. His advice is direct: if you&#8217;re in your 20s and trying to build a business, forget about having a work-life balance. The competition is just too intense.
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&#8220;You're competing with people in Mumbai or Shanghai who are <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/startups/24/10/41231722/kevin-oleary-says-theres-no-worklife-balance-for-new-entrepreneurs-as-guys-in-mumbai-or-shanghai-wor">willing to work 24 hours a day</a>, eight days a week,&#8221; O&#8217;Leary once said. In his view, you&#8217;re at risk of being left behind unless you&#8217;re ready to put in those kinds of hours. He even goes so far as to say that to be successful, you need to work relentlessly or as he puts it, &#8220;25 hours a day.&#8221;&nbsp;
Working around the clock sounds extreme to most people, but O&#8217;Leary knows the importance of laying a strong foundation in the early stages of your career. When you're young, you have the time and energy to make sacrifices because &#8220;In your 20s, you can afford the time, the focus and all the stress that comes with building something from the ground up. You should start thinking about taking some time off only after establishing that foundation.&#8221;
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O&#8217;Leary knows firsthand how frustrating it can be to slow down. After selling The Learning Company, he was <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/startups/24/09/40776473/it-was-boring-kevin-oleary-explored-every-beach-on-earth-after-he-first-got-rich-but-the-highs-and-l?utm_campaign=partner_feed&amp;utm_source=yahooFinance&amp;utm_medium=partner_feed&amp;utm_content=site&amp;nid=41231722">tied up in a noncompete agreement</a> that kept him out of the software industry for three years. What many might see as a well-earned break was stifling for O&#8217;Leary, who said he felt &#8220;stale&#8221; without the ability to work. He quickly understood that his feeling of purpose depended on his ability to continue building businesses.
This relentless pursuit of success is also reflected in his approach to investing. O&#8217;Leary has one rule regarding money: always invest in information. &#8220;If you make decisions without relevant information, I guarantee you, you will lose money 100% of the time,&#8221; he said.&nbsp;
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Each day, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/long-ideas/23/01/30554489/kevin-oleary-reveals-his-secret-to-success-what-he-does-every-day-to-avoid-losing-money-">O&#8217;Leary starts his mornings early</a>, dedicating an hour to consuming news from various sources – early broadcasts from Europe and Asia or academic and financial research.
For O&#8217;Leary, the lesson is straightforward: Sacrifice is necessary for success. To succeed as an entrepreneur, you must be prepared to work harder and longer hours than your competitors, stay informed and persevere.
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Kevin O'Leary Claims 'You Have To Work 25 Hours A Day.' For Him, Business Is Simple: 'You Either Make Money Or You Don't'

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Cricut shares are trading lower after the company cut its price target on the stock from $6.5 to $5.75.

Roth MKM analyst Sean McGowan maintains ChromaDex (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CDXC#NASDAQ">CDXC</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $6 to $8.

Roth MKM Maintains Buy on ChromaDex, Raises Price Target to $8

Dine Brands Global shares are trading higher after the company reported better-than-expected Q3 adjusted EPS results.

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Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders often look for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges away from its normal worth. Abnormal amounts of trading activity could push option prices to hyperbolic or underperforming levels. 
Below are some instances of options activity happening in the Financials sector: 
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<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
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<td>COIN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>11/08/24</td>
<td>$250.00</td>
<td>$107.0K</td>
<td>4.1K</td>
<td>12.4K</td>
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<td>C</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$72.50</td>
<td>$98.4K</td>
<td>3.7K</td>
<td>7.4K</td>
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<td>BX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$180.00</td>
<td>$1.4 million</td>
<td>654</td>
<td>5.5K</td>
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<td>MS</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$135.00</td>
<td>$70.0K</td>
<td>10</td>
<td>3.2K</td>
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<td>HOOD</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$29.00</td>
<td>$29.9K</td>
<td>233</td>
<td>2.1K</td>
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<td>KKR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
<td>$131.5K</td>
<td>3.4K</td>
<td>260</td>
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<td>BLK</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$1000.00</td>
<td>$407.5K</td>
<td>4</td>
<td>100</td>
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<td>RJF</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$170.00</td>
<td>$40.0K</td>
<td>16</td>
<td>100</td>
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<td>TFC</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$35.00</td>
<td>$94.5K</td>
<td>2.0K</td>
<td>80</td>
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<td>MA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$500.00</td>
<td>$34.7K</td>
<td>1.6K</td>
<td>31</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These itemized elaborations have been created using the accompanying table. 
• Regarding COIN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COIN#NASDAQ">COIN</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 2 day(s) on November 8, 2024. Parties traded 214 contract(s) at a $250.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 18 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $107.0K, with a price of $500.0 per contract. There were 4138 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 12429 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding C (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/C#NYSE">C</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 44 day(s) on December 20, 2024. Parties traded 639 contract(s) at a $72.50 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 28 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $98.4K, with a price of $154.0 per contract. There were 3795 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 7475 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For BX (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BX#NYSE">BX</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 135 day(s) on March 21, 2025. This event was a transfer of 1240 contract(s) at a $180.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 9 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $1.4 million, with a price of $1150.0 per contract. There were 654 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 5551 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For MS (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MS#NYSE">MS</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 72 day(s) on January 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 100 contract(s) at a $135.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 3 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $70.0K, with a price of $700.0 per contract. There were 10 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 3256 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding HOOD (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HOOD#NASDAQ">HOOD</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 72 day(s) on January 17, 2025. Parties traded 113 contract(s) at a $29.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 21 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $29.9K, with a price of $265.0 per contract. There were 233 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2178 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For KKR (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KKR#NYSE">KKR</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 317 day(s) on September 19, 2025. This event was a transfer of 23 contract(s) at a $100.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 3 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $131.5K, with a price of $5720.0 per contract. There were 3464 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 260 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding BLK (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BLK#NYSE">BLK</a>), we observe a put option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 436 day(s) on January 16, 2026. Parties traded 50 contract(s) at a $1000.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $407.5K, with a price of $8150.0 per contract. There were 4 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 100 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding RJF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RJF#NYSE">RJF</a>), we observe a call option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 191 day(s) on May 16, 2025. Parties traded 50 contract(s) at a $170.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $40.0K, with a price of $800.0 per contract. There were 16 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 100 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For TFC (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TFC#NYSE">TFC</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 226 day(s) on June 20, 2025. This event was a transfer of 80 contract(s) at a $35.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $94.5K, with a price of $1182.0 per contract. There were 2070 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 80 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding MA (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MA#NYSE">MA</a>), we observe a call option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 72 day(s) on January 17, 2025. Parties traded 11 contract(s) at a $500.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $34.7K, with a price of $3162.0 per contract. There were 1606 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 31 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more news on unusual options activity</a>. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

Options

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10 Financials Stocks With Whale Alerts In Today's Session

This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders often look for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges away from its normal worth. Abnormal amounts of trading activity could push option prices to hyperbolic or underperforming levels. 
Below are some instances of options activity happening in the Consumer Discretionary sector: 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>TSLA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>11/08/24</td>
<td>$300.00</td>
<td>$41.2K</td>
<td>34.6K</td>
<td>109.6K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMZN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>11/15/24</td>
<td>$210.00</td>
<td>$37.6K</td>
<td>46.8K</td>
<td>38.8K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DHI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>11/15/24</td>
<td>$170.00</td>
<td>$49.4K</td>
<td>11.4K</td>
<td>9.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MBLY</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$12.00</td>
<td>$353.4K</td>
<td>2.8K</td>
<td>2.3K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DKS</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$195.00</td>
<td>$50.1K</td>
<td>828</td>
<td>1.3K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PRKS</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$55.00</td>
<td>$38.8K</td>
<td>181</td>
<td>1.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>EWCZ</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$7.50</td>
<td>$33.6K</td>
<td>2.1K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>W</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>11/15/24</td>
<td>$42.00</td>
<td>$28.5K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
<td>674</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>TOL</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$150.00</td>
<td>$60.4K</td>
<td>183</td>
<td>639</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BBY</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>11/08/24</td>
<td>$93.00</td>
<td>$48.1K</td>
<td>486</td>
<td>377</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These itemized elaborations have been created using the accompanying table. 
• For TSLA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 2 day(s) on November 8, 2024. This event was a transfer of 200 contract(s) at a $300.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 3 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $41.2K, with a price of $206.0 per contract. There were 34669 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 109633 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For AMZN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 9 day(s) on November 15, 2024. This event was a transfer of 200 contract(s) at a $210.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 8 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $37.6K, with a price of $188.0 per contract. There were 46810 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 38848 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding DHI (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DHI#NYSE">DHI</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 9 day(s) on November 15, 2024. Parties traded 494 contract(s) at a $170.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 44 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $49.4K, with a price of $100.0 per contract. There were 11450 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 9078 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding MBLY (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MBLY#NASDAQ">MBLY</a>), we observe a call option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 72 day(s) on January 17, 2025. Parties traded 789 contract(s) at a $12.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $353.4K, with a price of $448.0 per contract. There were 2854 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2332 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding DKS (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DKS#NYSE">DKS</a>), we observe a put option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 72 day(s) on January 17, 2025. Parties traded 30 contract(s) at a $195.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $50.1K, with a price of $1670.0 per contract. There were 828 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1352 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For PRKS (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PRKS#NYSE">PRKS</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 44 day(s) on December 20, 2024. This event was a transfer of 105 contract(s) at a $55.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 15 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $38.8K, with a price of $370.0 per contract. There were 181 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1108 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding EWCZ (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EWCZ#NASDAQ">EWCZ</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 44 day(s) on December 20, 2024. Parties traded 369 contract(s) at a $7.50 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 33 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $33.6K, with a price of $90.0 per contract. There were 2181 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1000 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding W (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/W#NYSE">W</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 9 day(s) on November 15, 2024. Parties traded 76 contract(s) at a $42.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 14 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $28.5K, with a price of $375.0 per contract. There were 1033 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 674 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding TOL (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TOL#NYSE">TOL</a>), we observe a put option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 135 day(s) on March 21, 2025. Parties traded 42 contract(s) at a $150.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $60.4K, with a price of $1440.0 per contract. There were 183 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 639 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding BBY (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BBY#NYSE">BBY</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 2 day(s) on November 8, 2024. Parties traded 125 contract(s) at a $93.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 27 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $48.1K, with a price of $385.0 per contract. There were 486 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 377 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more about unusual options activity</a>. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

AMZN

EWCZ

MBLY

PRKS

10 Consumer Discretionary Stocks Whale Activity In Today's Session

This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders often look for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges away from its normal worth. Abnormal amounts of trading activity could push option prices to hyperbolic or underperforming levels. 
Below are some instances of options activity happening in the Information Technology sector: 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>NVDA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>11/08/24</td>
<td>$145.00</td>
<td>$30.2K</td>
<td>59.8K</td>
<td>115.2K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MARA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>11/15/24</td>
<td>$20.00</td>
<td>$61.8K</td>
<td>19.9K</td>
<td>16.2K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AAPL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$200.00</td>
<td>$55.2K</td>
<td>128.8K</td>
<td>14.8K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PLTR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$65.00</td>
<td>$31.3K</td>
<td>7.7K</td>
<td>3.2K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ZS</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$160.00</td>
<td>$2.2 million</td>
<td>1.1K</td>
<td>3.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$170.00</td>
<td>$146.4K</td>
<td>9.4K</td>
<td>2.2K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SMCI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$45.00</td>
<td>$100.3K</td>
<td>3.3K</td>
<td>1.2K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CSCO</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>11/15/24</td>
<td>$57.00</td>
<td>$37.2K</td>
<td>1.6K</td>
<td>711</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MSTR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>11/15/24</td>
<td>$230.00</td>
<td>$30.0K</td>
<td>1.6K</td>
<td>578</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>QCOM</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>11/15/24</td>
<td>$170.00</td>
<td>$66.1K</td>
<td>3.3K</td>
<td>467</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These itemized elaborations have been created using the accompanying table. 
• Regarding NVDA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 2 day(s) on November 8, 2024. Parties traded 159 contract(s) at a $145.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 3 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $30.2K, with a price of $190.0 per contract. There were 59807 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 115290 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding MARA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MARA#NASDAQ">MARA</a>), we observe a call option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 9 day(s) on November 15, 2024. Parties traded 711 contract(s) at a $20.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $61.8K, with a price of $87.0 per contract. There were 19906 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 16286 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding AAPL (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 72 day(s) on January 17, 2025. Parties traded 20 contract(s) at a $200.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 5 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $55.2K, with a price of $2760.0 per contract. There were 128880 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 14851 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding PLTR (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NYSE">PLTR</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 72 day(s) on January 17, 2025. Parties traded 257 contract(s) at a $65.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 11 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $31.3K, with a price of $122.0 per contract. There were 7742 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 3265 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For ZS (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ZS#NASDAQ">ZS</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 135 day(s) on March 21, 2025. This event was a transfer of 3125 contract(s) at a $160.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $2.2 million, with a price of $730.0 per contract. There were 1169 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 3125 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding AMD (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 44 day(s) on December 20, 2024. Parties traded 1077 contract(s) at a $170.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 37 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $146.4K, with a price of $136.0 per contract. There were 9408 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2252 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding SMCI (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMCI#NASDAQ">SMCI</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 436 day(s) on January 16, 2026. Parties traded 300 contract(s) at a $45.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 9 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $100.3K, with a price of $335.0 per contract. There were 3384 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1263 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For CSCO (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CSCO#NASDAQ">CSCO</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 9 day(s) on November 15, 2024. This event was a transfer of 300 contract(s) at a $57.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 15 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $37.2K, with a price of $124.0 per contract. There were 1687 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 711 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For MSTR (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSTR#NASDAQ">MSTR</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be neutral, expiring in 9 day(s) on November 15, 2024. This event was a transfer of 10 contract(s) at a $230.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $30.0K, with a price of $3007.0 per contract. There were 1677 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 578 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For QCOM (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QCOM#NASDAQ">QCOM</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 9 day(s) on November 15, 2024. This event was a transfer of 105 contract(s) at a $170.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 7 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $66.1K, with a price of $630.0 per contract. There were 3344 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 467 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more about unusual options activity</a>. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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10 Information Technology Stocks With Whale Alerts In Today's Session

HLIO

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With increasing demand for online travel platforms and favorable traveling trends, the travel industry is positioned for long-term growth. Therefore, investors could invest in quality travel stocks Booking Holdings (BKNG), Royal Caribbean Cruises (RCL), and Expedia Group (EXPE), which are set to soar as global demand rebounds. Keep reading... The travel industry is on the rise and poised for significant expansion, driven by robust economic growth, increasing disposable income, and ease of accessibility and convenience coupled with technological advancements advancing the operations of the industry.
Amid this backdrop, investors could consider investing in fundamentally sound travel stocks Booking Holdings Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/BKNG/">BKNG</a>), Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/RCL/">RCL</a>), and Expedia Group, Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/EXPE/">EXPE</a>), set to soar with growing global demand.
With emerging travelers, the discovery of new destinations, and increased regional trips, global travel is getting back to its pre-pandemic levels. Number of trips, whether domestic or international, is rapidly surging in the ambit of leisure travel and business travel. Amid this, the travel industry is also experiencing strong spending and is likely to break previous records.
Global travel spending is anticipated to <a href="https://www.forrester.com/blogs/travel-spending-on-track-to-return-to-pre-pandemic-levels-by-end-of-2024/">surpass the $2 trillion mark</a> by the end of 2024. Also, the US remains the largest single travel market with $566 billion in total travel spending and will continue to retain its position through 2028.
The global travel and tourism market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 5.3%, resulting in a market volume of <a href="https://www.transparencymarketresearch.com/travel-tourism-market.html">$972.50 billion by the end of 2031</a>. The market is growing significantly with trends like increasing disposable income, emerging travel trends, and easy accessibility to different destinations.
Besides, with the flourishing hospitality industry, increasing international leisure travel, and changing consumer preferences, the online travel market is expected to register a notable <a href="https://www.mordorintelligence.com/industry-reports/online-travel-market-in-north-america/market-size">CAGR of 9.8%</a>, reaching around $375.04 billion by 2029.
Given the conducive trends, investing in quality travel stocks such as BKNG, RCL, and EXPE could be wise for future gains.
Booking Holdings Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/BKNG/">BKNG</a>)
BKNG provides online and traditional travel and restaurant reservations and related services internationally. The company operates Booking.com, which offers online accommodation reservations, and Priceline, which provides online travel reservation services.
BKNG's trailing-12-month gross profit and EBIT margins of 84.57% and 28.77% are 125.6% and 257.6% higher than the respective industry averages of 37.49% and 8.05%. Likewise, the stock's trailing-12-month net income margin of 22.46% is significantly higher than the industry average of 4.53%.
BKNG's total revenues for the second quarter that ended June 30, 2024, increased 7.3% year-over-year to $5.86 billion. Its operating came in at $1.86 billion, up 10.9% from the year-ago quarter. The company reported adjusted net income of $1.44 billion and $41.90 per common share, reflecting increases of 3.2% and 11.4% from the prior-year quarter, respectively.
In addition, the company's adjusted <a href="https://www.investopedia.com/terms/e/ebitda.asp">EBITDA</a> increased 6.6% year-over-year to $1.89 billion. Also, its free cash flow stood at $4.95 billion, up 11.4% from the year-ago value.
Street expects BKNG's revenue and EPS for the third quarter (ended September 2024) to grow 3.9% and 7% year-over-year to $7.62 billion and $77.37, respectively. Also, the company has topped the consensus revenue and EPS estimates in all of the trailing four quarters, which is impressive.
Over the past six months, BKNG's stock has surged 23.4% and 53% over the past year to close the last trading session at $4,338.73.
BKNG's bright prospects are reflected in its <a href="https://stocknews.com/powr-ratings/">POWR Ratings</a>. The stock has an overall rating of B, which translates to a Buy in our proprietary rating system. The POWR Ratings are calculated by considering 118 different factors, each weighted to an optimal degree.
The stock has an A grade for Quality. It also has a B grade for Sentiment. Within the B-rated <a href="https://stocknews.com/category/internet/">Internet</a> industry, BKNG is ranked #21 out of 53 stocks.
<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/BKNG/">Click here</a> to access additional BKNG ratings for Momentum, Growth, Stability, and Value.
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/RCL/">RCL</a>)
RCL operates as a cruise company globally. The company operates cruises under the Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises, and Silversea Cruises brands, comprising of a range of itineraries. As of February 2024, the company operated 65 ships.
On September 10, Royal Caribbean International, a part of RCL, teamed up with two seasoned architectural firms to design the highly anticipated Royal Beach Club Paradise Island in Nassau, The Bahamas, which is scheduled to open in late 2025.
ArchVenture Company Ltd. and Stantec will collaborate with RCL to design and work on creating the first-of-its-kind beach club experience.
For the second quarter that ended June 30, 2024, RCL's total revenues increased 16.7% year-over-year to $4.11 billion. Its operating income grew 42.5% from the year-ago value to $1.10 billion. The company's net income and EPS came in at $858 million and $3.11, indicating growth of 85.3% and 82.9% from the previous year's quarter, respectively.
Additionally, the company's adjusted EBITDA rose 32.5% from the prior year period to $1.55 billion.
As per the company's guidance, RCL expects net yield growth of 6.5% to 7.0%, and its adjusted EPS is expected to be between $4.90 and $5.00 for the third quarter of 2024.
For the full fiscal year 2024, the company expects its net yield growth to range from 10.4% to 10.9%. It also expects adjusted EPS of $11.35 to $11.45.
Analysts expect RCL's revenue and EPS for the third quarter (ended September 2024) to increase 17.8% and 30.8% year-over-year to $4.90 billion and $5.03, respectively. Moreover, the company topped consensus EPS estimates in all of the trailing four quarters.
Shares of RCL have gained 48.5% over the past six months and 146.2% over the past year to close the last trading session at $203.05.
RCL's sound fundamentals are reflected in its POWR Ratings. Within the <a href="https://stocknews.com/category/travel-cruises/">Travel - Cruises</a> industry, RCL is ranked #3 among other stocks.
<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/RCL/">Click here</a> to access all ratings of RCL.
Expedia Group, Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/EXPE/">EXPE</a>)
EXPE operates as an online travel company internationally. The company operates through B2C; B2B; and trivago segments. The company includes Brand Expedia, Hotels.com, Vrbo, Orbitz, Travelocity, Wotif Group, ebookers, CheapTickets, Hotwire.com and CarRentals.com.
On July 18, EXPE entered into a partnership with Ryanair Holdings plc (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/RYAAY/">RYAAY</a>), Europe's leading airline. The strategic collaboration allows EXPE to offer Ryanair's low-fare flights to its travelers and enhance traveler choices and experiences. This adds value and convenience for customers and will benefit EXPE's operations.
On May 14, EXPE unveiled the travel industry's most innovative and comprehensive 40+ new products and features, which make choosing hotels a seamless experience. The company unveiled Romie, the travel industry's first AI assistant designed to ‘roam' the world with, alongside 40+ new features.
The new innovations align well with EXPE's operations and long-term vision with the leverage of the transformative power of AI to create personalized travel experiences.
For the second quarter that ended June 30, 2024, EXPE's revenue increased 6% year-over-year to $3.56 billion. Its operating income grew 1.8% year-over-year to $451 million. Adjusted net income attributable to EXPE and EPS came in at $469 million and $3.51, up 9.6% and 21.5% from the prior year's quarter, respectively.
Furthermore, the company's adjusted EBITDA was $786 million, indicating growth of 5.2% year-over-year.
Analysts expect EXPE's revenue for the third quarter (ended September 2024) to increase 4.6% year-over-year to $4.11 billion and its EPS for the same quarter is expected to grow 13% year-over-year to $6.12. Furthermore, the company surpassed the consensus EPS and revenue estimates in each of the trailing four quarters.
Shares of EXPE have surged 18.2% over the past six months and 64.9% over the past year to close the last trading session at $160.45.
EXPE's POWR Ratings reflect its bright prospects. The stock has an overall rating of B, which translates to a Buy in our proprietary rating system.
EXPE has an A grade for Quality and a B grade for Value and Growth. It is ranked #4 out of 53 stocks in the Internet industry.
In addition to the POWR Ratings we've stated above, we also have EXPE's other ratings for Momentum, Stability, and Sentiment. Get all EXPE ratings <a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/EXPE/">here</a>.
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BKNG shares were trading at $4,347.83 per share on Friday afternoon, up $9.10 (+0.21%). Year-to-date, BKNG has gained 23.45%, versus a 23.04% rise in the benchmark S&amp;P 500 index during the same period.
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