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Bright Mountain Media Inc is a holding company that focuses on digital publishing and advertising technology. The Company is engaged in content creation and advertising technology development that helps customers connect with, and market to, targeted audiences in high-quality environments using a variety of digital ad formats. It generates revenue through sales of advertising services which generate revenue from advertisements placed on the Company's owned and managed sites, as well as from advertisements placed on partner websites, for which the company earns a share of the revenue.

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TD Cowen analyst Robert Moskow maintains Vital Farms (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VITL#NASDAQ">VITL</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $41 to $45.

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Transcarent agreed to buy Accolade Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ACCD#NASDAQ">ACCD</a>) Wednesday <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/01/g42872636/transcarent-to-acquire-accolade" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">for $621 million</a>.
The purchase price works out to $7.03 per share in cash.
Accolade&nbsp;is a Personalized Healthcare company&nbsp;that offers employer, health plan, and consumer solutions combined with virtual primary care and mental health, medical opinion, and care navigation.
The transaction is expected to bring Transcarent&#8217;s generative AI-powered WayFinding and comprehensive care experiences — Cancer Care, Surgery Care, and Weight Health — along with its Pharmacy Benefit offering together with Accolade&#8217;s Personalized Healthcare Platform and expertise in advocacy, expert medical opinions (EMO), and primary care.
The merger consideration of $7.03 per share represents a premium of approximately 110% over Accolade&#8217;s closing stock price on January 7, 2025, the last trading day prior to public disclosure of the transaction. 
General Catalyst and Glen Tullman&#8216;s 62 Ventures provided equity financing for the transaction. 
The deal is expected to close during the second calendar quarter of 2025.
The new unified platform aims to simplify healthcare and improve outcomes via:
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<li>Personalized experiences to boost usage and lower costs.</li>
<li>Combining Accolade&#8217;s expertise in advocacy, medical opinions, and primary care with Transcarent&#8217;s specialized programs (Cancer Care, Surgery Care, Weight Health).</li>
<li>Use of Transcarent&#8217;s AI tools to reduce paperwork for healthcare providers.</li>
<li>A platform integration with partners in areas like diabetes, mental health, fertility, and more. </li>
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Price Action: Accolade stock is up 104.7% at $6.86 at last check Wednesday.
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TD Cowen analyst Robert Moskow maintains Utz Brands (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UTZ#NYSE">UTZ</a>) with a Buy and lowers the price target from $21 to $17.

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In the current market session, PennantPark Floating Rate Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PFLT#NYSE">PFLT</a>) price is at $11.08, after a 0.45% increase. However, over the past month, the stock decreased by 0.14%, and in the past year, by 9.57%. Shareholders might be interested in knowing whether the stock is undervalued, even if the company is performing up to par in the current session. 

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<h3>Evaluating PennantPark Floating Rate P/E in Comparison to Its Peers</h3>
The P/E ratio measures the current share price to the company's EPS. It is used by long-term investors to analyze the company's current performance against it's past earnings, historical data and aggregate market data for the industry or the indices, such as S&amp;P 500. A higher P/E indicates that investors expect the company to perform better in the future, and the stock is probably overvalued, but not necessarily. It also could indicate that investors are willing to pay a higher share price currently, because they expect the company to perform better in the upcoming quarters. This leads investors to also remain optimistic about rising dividends in the future. 
PennantPark Floating Rate has a lower P/E than the aggregate P/E of 16.79 of the Capital Markets industry. Ideally, one might believe that the stock might perform worse than its peers, but it's also probable that the stock is undervalued. 

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In summary, while the price-to-earnings ratio is a valuable tool for investors to evaluate a company's market performance, it should be used with caution. A low P/E ratio can be an indication of undervaluation, but it can also suggest weak growth prospects or financial instability. Moreover, the P/E ratio is just one of many metrics that investors should consider when making investment decisions, and it should be evaluated alongside other financial ratios, industry trends, and qualitative factors. By taking a comprehensive approach to analyzing a company's financial health, investors can make well-informed decisions that are more likely to lead to successful outcomes.

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TD Cowen analyst Robert Moskow maintains Constellation Brands (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/STZ#NYSE">STZ</a>) with a Hold and lowers the price target from $270 to $260.

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At CES 2025, Intel Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTC#NASDAQ">INTC</a>) <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/01/b42864257/intel-accelerates-software-defined-innovation-with-whole-vehicle-approach" rel="noreferrer noopener">showcased an expanded</a> product portfolio and new partnerships to accelerate automakers&#8217; transitions to electric and software-defined vehicles (SDVs).
Intel now offers a whole-vehicle platform, including high-performance computing, discrete graphics, and artificial intelligence (AI), alongside the Intel&nbsp;Automotive Virtual Design Environment (VDE) co-developed with Amazon.Com Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) Amazon Web Services (AWS).
In 2024, AWS and Intel <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/09/40904754/amazons-leaner-structure-and-ai-chip-partnership-with-intel-could-boost-growth-bofa" rel="noreferrer noopener">forged a multi-year</a> and&nbsp;multi-billion-dollar&nbsp;custom AI chip deal.
Intel&#8217;s optimization of the entire vehicle&#8217;s electrical and electronic architecture drives significant cost reductions and performance improvements, the company said.
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Intel announced the availability of the Adaptive Control Unit (ACU) for electric vehicle (EV) power trains and zonal controller applications.
The ACU U310 supports consolidating multiple real-time, safety-critical, and cybersecurity functions, applications, and domains into a single chip.
Stellantis NV (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/STLA#NYSE">STLA</a>) Stellantis Motorsports&nbsp;and Karma Automotive adopted the adaptive control technology for their next-generation inverter control.
Intel announced the upcoming second-generation Intel&nbsp;Arc B-series Graphics for Automotive set for production by the end of 2025.
Intel and AWS introduced the Intel Automotive Virtual Development Environment on AWS, which ensures true hardware and software parity from cloud to car, integrating Intel&nbsp;Xeon&nbsp;processor-based Amazon EC2 instances and incorporating Intel&#8217;s Automotive SDV SoCs within the AWS environment.
Also this week, Intel launched a new suite of Intel&nbsp;Core&nbsp;Ultra (Series 2) processors to boost mobile computing for businesses, creators, and gamers.
Intel&#8217;s latest processors <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/25/01/42832243/whats-going-on-with-intel-stock-monday-2" rel="noreferrer noopener">offer AI enhancements</a>. It aims to drive its AI PC product portfolio in 2025 and beyond.
Intel stock plunged 59% in the last 12 months after failing to tap the AI frenzy that <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/42825523/taiwan-semi-likely-for-upside-backed-by-ai-demand-and-advanced-node-pricing-analyst-says" rel="noreferrer noopener">catapulted contract chipmaker</a> Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSM#NYSE">TSM</a>) into a trillion-dollar company. Additionally, Intel lost <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/42826372/intel-struggles-to-compete-with-amd-and-nvidia-in-data-centers-and-ai-chips" rel="noreferrer noopener">market share in</a> data centers, AI, and GPUs to Advanced Micro Devices, Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>) and Nvidia Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), impacting its profitability.
Investors can gain exposure to Intel through iShares Semiconductor ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SOXX#NASDAQ">SOXX</a>) and VanEck Semiconductor ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMH#NASDAQ">SMH</a>).
Price Action:&nbsp;INTC stock is down 0.60% at $19.89 at the last check on Wednesday.
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TD Cowen analyst Robert Moskow maintains PepsiCo (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PEP#NASDAQ">PEP</a>) with a Hold and lowers the price target from $183 to $160.

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Live sports, ad-supported plans and pricing strategies are among the items highlighted by a Netflix Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NFLX#NASDAQ">NFLX</a>) analyst ahead of the company's fourth-quarter earnings report, which will include results from NFL games, a big boxing match and the premiere of a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42751367/netflix-posts-record-debut-with-squid-game-season-2-heres-how-many-people-watched-show">second season of "Squid Game."</a>
The Netflix Analyst: Goldman Sachs analyst Eric Sheridan reiterated a Neutral rating on Netflix and raised the price target from $750 to $850.
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The Analyst Takeaways: Netflix outperforming the S&amp;P 500 over the past 12 months comes with several key themes, Sheridan said in a new investor note.
The analyst highlighted a competitive moat, a push into live sports and partnerships in advertising as key themes.
"Initial forays into live sports/entertainment are the beginning of a multi-year narrative of compounded growth that will build in momentum," Sheridan said.
Sheridan said the key investor debates going forward are the pace of price increases, management commentary on live sports and the overall media landscape and competition.
"With recent key live events being stimulative of user engagement and sign-ups, we continue to see an attractive advertising opportunity with live events continuing to contribute to Netflix's advertising over time."
Sheridan said Netflix has "an attractive advertising opportunity" with its live events, including sports.
The analyst also increased net subscriber additions for the fourth quarter due to third-party data trends.
"According to Antenna data and Netflix, the Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson match brought in ~1.4mm new sign-ups in the U.S. to the streaming service."
The boxing match in November had around 65 million concurrent streams globally. Two NFL games on Christmas had around 30 million global viewers each.
"Against this backdrop, we continue to see an attractive advertising opportunity with live events continuing to contribute to Netflix's advertising over time."
Netflix's ad-supported tier represents around 56% of gross additions and around 43% of subscribers in the U.S., Sheridan added.
The analyst sees the live events and recent test cases of the boxing match and NFL games helping to boost its advertising efforts and seeing a higher average revenue per member for ad-supported subscribers. In the past, the ARM has been lower for ad-supported subscribers, which is an area Sheridan thinks Netflix will show improvement on in the fourth-quarter results.
Netflix's fourth quarter included the boxing match, two NFL games and the return of several hit shows, including "Squid Game" on Dec. 26.
One concern from the analyst is the current first quarter, which has a lower slate of original content.
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What's Next: Netflix will report fourth-quarter financial results after market close Jan. 21.
Analysts expect the company to report fourth-quarter revenue of $10.13 billion, compared to $8.83 billion in last year's fourth quarter, according to data from Benzinga Pro.
The company has beaten analyst estimates for revenue in seven of the past 10 quarters.
Analysts expect the company to report fourth-quarter earnings per share of $4.20, up from $2.11 in last year's fourth quarter. The company has beaten analyst earnings estimates in eight of the last 10 quarters.
Netflix's quarterly results will come shortly after it kicked off its partnership with WWE with the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/25/01/42827316/netflix-brings-wwe-monday-night-raw-to-streaming-starting-january-6">first live event </a>streamed on Jan. 6. Commentary on the company's live sports events and the "Squid Game" second season will likely be among the most watched items from investors and analysts.
NFLX Price Action: Netflix stock is trading flat at $878.39 on Wednesday at publication versus a 52-week trading range of $472.97 to $941.75. Netflix stock is up 81% over the last year.
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Accolade, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ACCD#NASDAQ">ACCD</a>) shares are trading higher on Wednesday after it announced that Transcarent will acquire the company. Here&#8217;s what <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/42872636">you need to know</a>.
What To Know: Transcarent will acquire Accolade for $7.03 per share in cash, representing a premium of approximately 110% over Accolade&#8217;s closing stock price on Jan. 7.
The acquisition of Accolade will combine its generative AI-powered WayFinding and care services, including Cancer Care, Surgery Care and Weight Health, with Accolade's Personalized Healthcare Platform and expertise in advocacy, medical opinions and primary care. 
CEO of Accolade, Rajeev Singh, said, &#8220;Joining forces with Transcarent allows us to expand our mission of empowering people to make the best decisions for their health and wellbeing. The two companies share a focus on embracing AI and advanced technology to change the way consumers experience the healthcare system.&#8221;
The acquisition has been approved by both companies&#8217; board of directors. The transaction is expected to close during the 2025 second-quarter after gaining approval from Accolade shareholders and receiving regulatory approval.
Accolade shares are trading at 15.56 million, above the average session volume over the past 100 days of 1.32 million shares, per data from <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>.
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ACCD Price Action: At the time of writing, Accolade stock is trading 104.6% higher at $6.86, according to data from <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>.
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What's Going On With Accolade Stock Wednesday?

Microbot Medical Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MBOT#NASDAQ">MBOT</a>) today announced that it has entered into definitive agreements for the purchase and sale of 3,788,550 shares of the Company&#39;s common stock at a purchase price of $2.27 per share of common stock in a registered direct offering priced at-the-market under Nasdaq rules. In addition, in a concurrent private placement, the Company will issue unregistered short-term series H preferred investment options. The short-term series H preferred investment options to purchase up to 7,577,100 shares of common stock have an exercise price of $2.10 per share and are immediately exercisable following issuance for a period of two years thereafter. The closing of the registered direct offering and the concurrent private placement is expected to occur on or about January 9, 2025, subject to the satisfaction of customary closing conditions.
H.C. Wainwright &amp; Co. is acting as the exclusive placement agent for the offerings.
The gross proceeds to the Company from the offerings are expected to be approximately $8.6 million, before deducting the placement agent&#39;s fees and other offering expenses payable by the Company. The Company intends to use the net proceeds from the offerings for the continued development, commercialization and regulatory activities for the Company&#39;s LIBERTY&reg; Robotic System, expansion and development of additional applications derived from the Company&#39;s existing IP portfolio, and for working capital and other general corporate purposes.

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Reported Earlier, Microbot Medical Entered Into Definitive Agreements For The Purchase And Sale Of 3,788,550 Shares Of Common Stock At A Purchase Price Of $2.27 Per Share In A Registered Direct Offering

TD Cowen analyst Robert Moskow maintains Kraft Heinz (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KHC#NASDAQ">KHC</a>) with a Hold and lowers the price target from $34 to $32.

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In a new twist on Wednesday, a DEA judge ordered the agency to respond to allegations that it opposes President Joe Biden's <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cannabis/23/08/34126690/hhs-secretary-confirms-it-is-recommending-cannabis-be-rescheduled-per-bidens-directive">directive of August 2023 to reschedule marijuana</a> and that it is improperly conferring with cannabis opponents. 
Marijuana Moment <a href="https://www.marijuanamoment.net/dea-judge-orders-agency-to-respond-to-new-allegations-it-opposes-marijuana-rescheduling-and-improperly-conspired-with-prohibitionists/">reported</a> that one day after a motion was filed outlining these allegations, which include improper communications with opponents of the reform, the DEA is now compelled to reply next week. Additionally, participants in the hearings are asking the judge to remove the DEA from the process, noted the outlet.
DEA Administrative Law Judge John Mulrooney <a href="https://www.dea.gov/sites/default/files/2025-01/Marijuana%20Rescheduling_Ord%20re%20Mot%20for%20Recon%20Response%20%28e%29.pdf">wrote</a> that the government is ordered to file a response to a motion to reconsider by Jan. 13. 
What Happened: Attorneys representing cannabis advocates argued the DEA&#8217;s late submission of data on marijuana reclassification undermines the fairness of the hearing process. 
They said the agency violated federal law by withholding information until the eve of the hearing, hindering the Department of Health and Human Services <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cannabis/24/01/36620822/feds-finally-release-documents-confirming-recommendation-to-reschedule-cannabis-based-on-accepte">scientific review of January 2024 </a>and depriving pro-rescheduling groups of a fair opportunity to participate.
Adding fuel to the fire, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cannabis/24/03/37603576/dea-vs-white-house-agency-pushes-back-on-medical-benefits-of-cannabis-weed-stocks-wobble">statements from the DEA</a> have questioned the medical value of cannabis, citing a lack of robust clinical trials approved by the Food and Drug Administration to support the safety and efficacy of cannabis for its various therapeutic uses.
The original motion regarding &#8220;ex parte&#8221; communications included failing to disclose nearly 100 requests to participate in the hearings and coordinating<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/11/42144540/dea-slammed-over-unlawful-talks-with-cannabis-opponents-the-plot-thickens"> with at least one anti-rescheduling group</a>.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Cannabis Stocks: Deep Declines Over The Year</h2>
The reclassification process, the first of its kind since 1970, has kept cannabis industry and marijuana stocks on edge and it showed at the end of 2024. 
AdvisorShares Pure US Cannabis ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSOS#NYSE">MSOS</a>), a benchmark for the sector, plummeted by about 48% in 2024. As of this writing, MSOS shares are down 5.91% on the day. 
U.S. and Canadian marijuana stocks didn't do much better amid concerns over the outcome of the DEA&#8217;s review.
Curaleaf Holdings (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CURLF#OTC">CURLF</a>) fell some 62% in 2024. Verano Holdings (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VRNOF#OTC">VRNOF</a>) lost about 73%, Trulieve (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TCNNF#OTC">TCNNF</a>) fell about 7.5%, Green Thumb Industries (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GTBIF#OTC">GTBIF</a>) is down 31% and Cresco Labs (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRLBF#OTC">CRLBF</a>) has lost about 37% of its value. TerrAscend (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSNDF#OTC">TSNDF</a>) was also down by 62% in 2024, while Ascend Wellness (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAWH#OTC">AAWH</a>) dropped 64%.
Canopy Growth (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CGC#NASDAQ">CGC</a>) has fallen 45% and Tilray Brands (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TLRY#NASDAQ">TLRY</a>) subtracted 37%. One exception was Canada&#8217;s OrganiGram (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OGI#NASDAQ">OGI</a>), which rose more than 20%.
The DEA is required to respond to the allegations by Jan. 13, so stay tuned as the process grinds on.
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Currenc Group Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CURR#NASDAQ">CURR</a>) shares are trading higher on Wednesday after the company announced the launch of its SEAMLESS <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/42869905">Artificial Intelligence (AI) Call Center.</a>
The Details: The AI call center is designed to increase efficiency for financial institutions, telecommunications companies, government agencies, cryptocurrency exchanges and other types of institutions by providing them with three distinct software products.
Currenc introduced two products, &#8220;Text AI&#8221; and &#8220;Voice AI&#8221;, which both answer customers&#8217; questions over text and voice respectively. &#8220;Text AI&#8221; can also provided personalized follow ups.
Next, &#8220;Avatar AI&#8221; brings a human element to handling questions and managing tasks through 2D or 3D avatars that mimic real-life interactions. All of these tools are available in over 10 languages and can be integrated into mobile applications.
&#8220;The debut of these new AI tools represents a major milestone in CURRENC&#8217;s mission to transform global financial services with AI-assisted solutions,&#8221; said Alex Kong, Founder and Executive Chairman of CURRENC.
The company will also focus on developing AI-driven hardware infrastructure, including AI Data Centers and AI-as-a-Service, to provide customized solutions for financial institutions and corporations globally.
Currenc stock is trading on higher-than-normal volume at 195.43 million shares. The company&#8217;s average session volume over the past 100 days is 476.28 thousand shares, per data from <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro.</a>
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CURR Price Action: At the time of publication, Currenc stock is trading 297.8% higher at $5.48, according to data from <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>.
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Financial giants have made a conspicuous bullish move on Caterpillar. Our analysis of options history for Caterpillar (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CAT#NYSE">CAT</a>) revealed 23 unusual trades.
Delving into the details, we found 39% of traders were bullish, while 34% showed bearish tendencies. Out of all the trades we spotted, 8 were puts, with a value of $611,787, and 15 were calls, valued at $959,845.
<h3>Predicted Price Range</h3>
Analyzing the Volume and Open Interest in these contracts, it seems that the big players have been eyeing a price window from $185.0 to $460.0 for Caterpillar during the past quarter. 
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Development</h3>
In terms of liquidity and interest, the mean open interest for Caterpillar options trades today is 417.5 with a total volume of 688.00.
In the following chart, we are able to follow the development of volume and open interest of call and put options for Caterpillar's big money trades within a strike price range of $185.0 to $460.0 over the last 30 days.
<h3>Caterpillar Option Activity Analysis: Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1736360143_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Significant Options Trades Detected:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th align="right">Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>CAT</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$21.35</td>
<td>$20.95</td>
<td>$20.95</td>
<td>$340.00</td>
<td>$180.3K</td>
<td align="right">87</td>
<td align="right">138</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CAT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$171.85</td>
<td>$170.75</td>
<td>$171.85</td>
<td>$190.00</td>
<td>$137.5K</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">16</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CAT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$31.35</td>
<td>$30.65</td>
<td>$31.07</td>
<td>$370.00</td>
<td>$134.3K</td>
<td align="right">25</td>
<td align="right">68</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CAT</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$21.0</td>
<td>$20.9</td>
<td>$21.0</td>
<td>$340.00</td>
<td>$109.4K</td>
<td align="right">87</td>
<td align="right">210</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CAT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$152.6</td>
<td>$152.55</td>
<td>$152.6</td>
<td>$210.00</td>
<td>$106.9K</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">7</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Caterpillar</h3>
Caterpillar is the world's leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. Its reporting segments are: construction industries (40% sales/47% operating profit, or OP), resource industries (20% sales/19% OP), and energy &amp; transportation (40% sales/34% OP). Market share approaches 20% across many products. Caterpillar operates a captive finance subsidiary to facilitate sales. The firm has global reach (46% US sales/54% ex-US). Construction skews more domestic, while the other divisions are more geographically diversified. An independent network of 156 dealers operates approximately 2,800 facilities, giving Caterpillar reach into about 190 countries for sales and support services.
Having examined the options trading patterns of Caterpillar, our attention now turns directly to the company. This shift allows us to delve into its present market position and performance
<h3>Present Market Standing of Caterpillar</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a volume of 816,083, the price of CAT is down -1.29% at $358.32. </li>
<li>RSI indicators hint that the underlying stock may be oversold.</li>
<li>Next earnings are expected to be released in 26 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Expert Opinions on Caterpillar</h3>
In the last month, 1 experts released ratings on this stock with an average target price of $471.0.
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&#x2A; An analyst from Truist Securities has decided to maintain their Buy rating on Caterpillar, which currently sits at a price target of $471. 
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Looking At Caterpillar's Recent Unusual Options Activity

Deep-pocketed investors have adopted a bullish approach towards Bank of America (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BAC#NYSE">BAC</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 BAC usually suggests something big is about to happen.
We gleaned this information from our observations today when Benzinga's options scanner highlighted 30 extraordinary options activities for Bank of America. This level of activity is out of the ordinary.
The general mood among these heavyweight investors is divided, with 46% leaning bullish and 46% bearish. Among these notable options, 19 are puts, totaling $1,590,533, and 11 are calls, amounting to $575,429.
<h3>Expected Price Movements</h3>
After evaluating the trading volumes and Open Interest, it's evident that the major market movers are focusing on a price band between $37.0 and $55.0 for Bank of America, spanning the last three months.
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Trends</h3>
In today's trading context, the average open interest for options of Bank of America stands at 9260.06, with a total volume reaching 45,931.00. The accompanying chart delineates the progression of both call and put option volume and open interest for high-value trades in Bank of America, situated within the strike price corridor from $37.0 to $55.0, throughout the last 30 days.
<h3>Bank of America 30-Day Option Volume &amp; Interest Snapshot</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1736360138_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Noteworthy Options Activity:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>BAC</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$1.29</td>
<td>$1.28</td>
<td>$1.28</td>
<td>$44.00</td>
<td>$461.4K</td>
<td>4.1K</td>
<td>1</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BAC</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$9.85</td>
<td>$9.75</td>
<td>$9.75</td>
<td>$55.00</td>
<td>$260.3K</td>
<td>528</td>
<td>57</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BAC</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$0.45</td>
<td>$0.44</td>
<td>$0.45</td>
<td>$42.00</td>
<td>$225.0K</td>
<td>5.9K</td>
<td>5.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BAC</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$1.07</td>
<td>$1.06</td>
<td>$1.07</td>
<td>$46.00</td>
<td>$107.0K</td>
<td>13.2K</td>
<td>2.7K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BAC</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>08/15/25</td>
<td>$2.92</td>
<td>$2.9</td>
<td>$2.9</td>
<td>$48.00</td>
<td>$78.0K</td>
<td>54</td>
<td>300</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Bank of America</h3>
Bank of America is one of the largest financial institutions in the United States, with more than $3.0 trillion in assets. It is organized into four major segments: consumer banking, global wealth and investment management, global banking, and global markets. Bank of America's consumer-facing lines of business include its network of branches and deposit-gathering operations, retail lending products, credit and debit cards, and small-business services. The company's Merrill Lynch operations provide brokerage and wealth-management services, as does its private bank. Wholesale lines of business include investment banking, corporate and commercial real estate lending, and capital markets operations. Bank of America has operations in several countries but is primarily US-focused.
Having examined the options trading patterns of Bank of America, our attention now turns directly to the company. This shift allows us to delve into its present market position and performance
<h3>Bank of America's Current Market Status</h3>
<ul>
<li>Currently trading with a volume of 20,733,457, the BAC's price is down by -0.18%, now at $45.99. </li>
<li>RSI readings suggest the stock is currently may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Anticipated earnings release is in 8 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Expert Opinions on Bank of America</h3>
4 market experts have recently issued ratings for this stock, with a consensus target price of $54.25.
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&#x2A; An analyst from UBS upgraded its action to Buy with a price target of $53. 
&#x2A; In a cautious move, an analyst from Truist Securities downgraded its rating to Buy, setting a price target of $52. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Barclays continues to hold a Overweight rating for Bank of America, targeting a price of $58. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Oppenheimer keeps a Outperform rating on Bank of America with a target price of $54. 
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A Closer Look at Bank of America's Options Market Dynamics

Deep-pocketed investors have adopted a bearish approach towards Honeywell Intl (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HON#NASDAQ">HON</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 HON usually suggests something big is about to happen.
We gleaned this information from our observations today when Benzinga's options scanner highlighted 12 extraordinary options activities for Honeywell Intl. This level of activity is out of the ordinary.
The general mood among these heavyweight investors is divided, with 25% leaning bullish and 66% bearish. Among these notable options, 5 are puts, totaling $202,730, and 7 are calls, amounting to $846,080.
<h3>Projected Price Targets</h3>
After evaluating the trading volumes and Open Interest, it's evident that the major market movers are focusing on a price band between $200.0 and $250.0 for Honeywell Intl, spanning the last three months.
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Development</h3>
Looking at the volume and open interest is an insightful way to conduct due diligence on a stock.
This data can help you track the liquidity and interest for Honeywell Intl'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 Honeywell Intl's whale activity within a strike price range from $200.0 to $250.0 in the last 30 days. 
<h3>Honeywell Intl Option Activity Analysis: Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1736360132_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Significant Options Trades Detected:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>HON</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/18/26</td>
<td>$41.4</td>
<td>$41.4</td>
<td>$41.4</td>
<td>$210.00</td>
<td>$480.2K</td>
<td>242</td>
<td align="right">116</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>HON</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/18/26</td>
<td>$41.4</td>
<td>$40.4</td>
<td>$41.4</td>
<td>$210.00</td>
<td>$161.4K</td>
<td>242</td>
<td align="right">130</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>HON</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$6.0</td>
<td>$5.8</td>
<td>$6.0</td>
<td>$200.00</td>
<td>$84.6K</td>
<td>425</td>
<td align="right">229</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>HON</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$5.8</td>
<td>$5.4</td>
<td>$5.4</td>
<td>$250.00</td>
<td>$77.7K</td>
<td>21.0K</td>
<td align="right">160</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>HON</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$5.8</td>
<td>$5.5</td>
<td>$5.5</td>
<td>$250.00</td>
<td>$39.6K</td>
<td>21.0K</td>
<td align="right">232</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Honeywell Intl</h3>
Honeywell traces its roots to 1885 with Albert Butz's firm, Butz Thermo-Electric Regulator, which produced a predecessor to the modern thermostat. Other inventions by Honeywell include biodegradable detergent and autopilot. Today, Honeywell is a global multi-industry behemoth with one of the largest installed bases of equipment. It operates through four business segments: aerospace technologies (37% of 2023 company revenue), industrial automation (29%), energy and sustainability solutions (17%), and building automation (17%). Recently, Honeywell has made several portfolio changes to focus on fewer end markets and align with a set of secular growth trends. The firm is working diligently to expand its installed base, deriving around 30% of its revenue from recurring aftermarket services.
<h3>Honeywell Intl's Current Market Status</h3>
<ul>
<li>Trading volume stands at 753,369, with HON's price down by -0.25%, positioned at $220.08.</li>
<li>RSI indicators show the stock to be may be approaching oversold.</li>
<li>Earnings announcement expected in 22 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What The Experts Say On Honeywell Intl</h3>
Over the past month, 4 industry analysts have shared their insights on this stock, proposing an average target price of $252.75.
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&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Barclays continues to hold a Overweight rating for Honeywell Intl, targeting a price of $255. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Jefferies continues to hold a Hold rating for Honeywell Intl, targeting a price of $260. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Goldman Sachs continues to hold a Buy rating for Honeywell Intl, targeting a price of $256. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Wells Fargo keeps a Equal-Weight rating on Honeywell Intl with a target price of $240. 
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