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European Wax Center Inc is a franchisor and operator of OOH waxing services. Its product sales consist of revenue earned from sales of proprietary wax. Its services include Brazilian Waxing, Brow Waxing, Body Waxing, Facial Waxing, All Waxing Services, Eyebrow Tinting, Laser Hair Removal, Men's Waxing Services and others.

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European Wax Center Inc

Telsey Advisory Group analyst Cristina Fernández shared key points from a meeting with Williams-Sonoma, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WSM#NYSE">WSM</a>) CFO Jeff Howie and Chief Accounting Officer &amp; Head <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/wsm/analyst-ratings" rel="noreferrer noopener">of IR Jeremy Brooks this week</a>.
The analyst writes that the company emphasized its strengths, including an $8 billion revenue scale, a strong balance sheet with $1.2 billion in cash and no debt, and supply chain expertise while acknowledging potential tariff headwinds announced by the Trump administration.
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To neutralize the impact of tariffs, the company plans to negotiate with vendors, adjust pricing, enhance supply chain efficiencies, leverage AI for operations, and cut SG&amp;A costs, adds the analyst.
To tackle tariffs, the analyst writes that the company can lower advertising expenses (historically 6.5%- 7.5% of sales) and improve logistics for large home deliveries, which total 2.2 million annually (7,000 per day).
Fernández notes that despite challenges, Williams-Sonoma&#8217;s demand remains stable year-to-date.
The analyst writes Williams-Sonoma is well-positioned to navigate challenges due to its diversified brand portfolio, unique merchandise, supply chain strength, and flexible cost structure.
Overall, the analyst maintained the Outperform rating on the stock <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/WSM/analyst-ratings">with a price forecast of $220.</a>
Price Action: WSM shares are up 3.08% at $143.13 at the last check Friday.
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Johnson &amp; Johnson&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JNJ#NYSE">JNJ</a>) on Friday announced topline results from Phase&nbsp;3b&nbsp;APEX study of Tremfya (guselkumab) in patients with active psoriatic arthritis (PsA) who are biologic naïve and have had an inadequate <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/health-care" rel="noreferrer noopener">response to standard therapies</a>.
The study achieved its primary endpoint (ACR20a) of reducing signs and symptoms and its major secondary endpoint of reducing progression of structural damage as measured by radiographic progression at 24 weeks <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/04/n44644676/tremfya-guselkumab-is-the-first-and-only-il-23-inhibitor-to-significantly-reduce-both-the-signs-an" rel="noreferrer noopener">compared to placebo</a>.
In the Phase&nbsp;3b&nbsp;APEX study, Tremfya-treated patients also exhibited significantly less progression of structural damage versus patients receiving a placebo at Week 24 as assessed by the PsA modified van der Heijde-Sharp (vdH-S) score, which includes joint space narrowing and erosion subscores.
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Data were consistent with the well-established safety profile of Tremfya&nbsp;with no new safety signals identified.
APEX is a Phase&nbsp;3b&nbsp;study with long-term extension data through three years that will further assess the sustained efficacy of Tremfya&nbsp;on inhibition of structural damage in patients with active PsA.
Results from the APEX study are being prepared for presentation at upcoming medical congresses.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Johnson &amp; Johnson Stock Prediction For 2025</h2>
Equity research analysts on and off Wall Street typically use earnings growth and fundamental research as a form of valuation and forecasting. But many in trading turn to technical analysis as a way to form predictive models for share price trajectory.
Some investors look to trends to help forecast where they believe a stock could trade at a certain point in the future. Looking at Johnson &amp; Johnson, an investor could make an assessment about a stock's long term prospects using a moving average and trend line. If they believe a stock will remain above the moving average, which many believe is a bullish signal, they can extrapolate that trend into the future using a trend line. For Johnson &amp; Johnson, the 200-day moving average sits at $156.5, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, which is above the current price of $155.82. For more on charts and trend lines, <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">see a description here.</a>
Traders believe that when a stock is above its moving average, it is a generally bullish signal, and when it crosses below, it is a more negative signal. Investors could use trend lines to make an educated guess about where a stock could trade at a later date if conditions remain stable.
Price Action: JNJ stock is down 3.51% at $154.21 at the last check Friday.
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Johnson & Johnson's Tremfya Shows Efficacy In Late-Stage Psoriatic Arthritis Study

Bank of New York Mellon shares are trading lower. Truist Securities cut its price target on the stock from $93 to $90.

Iron ore could be set for further declines, according to Goldman Sachs, which reiterated its short case after concluding field research in China, the largest global consumer of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/metals">base metals</a>.
The investment bank visited six private steel mills in the Beijing/Tangshan region, evaluating sentiment among mill operators, who forecast a 5% drop in domestic demand in 2025. Although utilization rates are high for now, output is expected to slow as crude steel production cuts take effect in the second half of the year. In parallel, Chinese steel exports are projected to fall by 15% next year, pressured by global protectionism, including recent U.S. tariffs.
Thus, it is straightforward to understand Goldman's pessimistic view of iron ore futures expiring in 2026,&nbsp; which the bank advised as a short as early as last December. Back then, this contract traded at $99.89 per ton and has since come down to around $93. The bank's analysts predict a further drop to $84 per ton in the second half 2025.
Analysts believe President Donald Trump's tariffs will send shockwaves through global trade, negatively impacting Chinese exports to major markets like Vietnam and dampening overall demand. In the short term, the China Mineral Resources Group, the state-owned iron ore buyer, is a crucial stabilizing factor.
Reports suggest that the state entity has an inventory of 10 to 20 million tons at ports and has strategically released supply into the domestic market during tight conditions to help manage price fluctuations.
This situation poses a serious economic threat for Australia, the world's largest iron ore exporter. Mining accounts for 12.2% of the country's economy, nearly half of which is iron ore. A prolonged price drop could seriously hurt the trade balance and reduce government income at a transitional time, as federal elections will be held on May 3.
Last week, the Reserve Bank of Australia kept the cash rate steady at 4.1%, citing uncertainties tied to Trump's tariff plans.
"These developments are expected to have an adverse effect on global activity, especially if households and businesses hold off on spending while waiting for more clarity on the outlook," the bank's board said <a href="https://www.afr.com/policy/economy/rba-leaves-the-cash-rate-on-hold-at-4-1pc-20250331-p5lnyl">per</a> AFR.
However, since then, the tariff announcement has pushed the Australian dollar 5% lower vs. the U.S. dollar, dropping it to the lowest since March 2020 and likely pausing any rate cut plans. If that weakness persists, the next Australian Prime Minister will inherit a hot seat—dealing with a shrinking budget while balancing a tight monetary policy.
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Goldman Sachs analyst Michael Ng reiterated a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/WBD/analyst-ratings">Neutral rating</a> on the shares of Warner Bros Discovery Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WBD#NASDAQ">WBD</a>) with a price forecast of $10.75.
The analyst lowered the first-quarter EBITDA estimate to $2.03 billion ($2.08 billion prior, $2.06 billion Visible Alpha consensus) and revenue to $9.54 billion ($9.80 billion prior, $9.73 billion consensus).
The first-quarter DTC EBITDA forecast was reduced to $259 million (previously $320 million, consensus $287 million), driven by a lower Average Revenue Per User (ARPU) estimate of $7.42 (previously $7.59).
Expected net additions of +4.5 million in the first quarter, fueled by major TV releases like The White Lotus and international market launches, with further growth in the second quarter from Australia, Tele2 Nordic and BluTV Turkey.
ARPU is projected to decline by 5% in the first quarter due to a subscriber mix shift toward lower-ARPU international markets, wholesale growth, and bundling, partially offset by price increases and increased ad loads.
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Despite short-term EBITDA pressure, WBD is expected to surpass its $1.3 billion 2025 EBITDA target, driven by subscriber growth, new market expansion (Australia, Italy, Germany), content releases and increased AVOD penetration, Ng said.
The analyst raised the EBITDA forecast for linear networks to $1.78 billion (previously $1.64 billion, consensus $1.75 billion), while revenue was adjusted to $4.64 billion (previously $4.59 billion, consensus $4.66 billion).
Advertising revenue is now expected to decline by 14% year-over-year (previously -17%, consensus -15%), supported by strong sports programming (NHL, March Madness) and reduced upfront cancellations, despite softness in general entertainment.
The first-quarter Networks distribution revenue estimate remains at $2.62 billion, with management expecting low single-digit rate increases from new deals, compared to mid-single-digit historically.
WBD has secured five of the six largest pay-TV provider deals. However, some agreements include lower penetration for smaller networks, aligning with the company's strategy to boost Max retention through bundling.
First-quarter Studios EBITDA is now projected at $361 million (previously $484 million, consensus $395 million), with revenue lowered to $2.54 billion (previously $2.79 billion, consensus $2.92 billion) due to underperformance at the box office.
Box office results for Mickey 17 and The Alto Knights fell short, reducing content revenue estimates, though TV licensing and a favorable $200 million Suicide Squad game impairment adjustment provided partial offsets.
Price Action: WBD shares traded lower by 10.75% at $8.18 at last check Friday. 
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$2.5 million upfront with up to approximately $8.5 million of potential aggregate gross proceeds upon the exercise in full of warrants
Nashville, TN, April 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- American Rebel Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AREB#NASDAQ">AREB</a>) ("American Rebel" or the "Company"), creator of American Rebel Beer and a designer, manufacturer, and marketer of branded safes, personal security and self-defense products and apparel, today announced that it has entered into definitive agreements for the purchase and sale of an aggregate of 724,640 shares of common stock (or pre-funded warrant in lieu thereof), series A warrants to purchase up to 724,640 shares of common stock and short-term series B warrants to purchase up to 2,173,920 shares of common stock at a purchase price of $3.45 per share of common stock (or per pre-funded warrant in lieu thereof) and accompanying warrants in a private placement priced at-the-market under Nasdaq rules. The series A warrants and the short-term series B warrants will have an exercise price of $2.95 per share and will be exercisable immediately upon issuance. The series A warrants will expire five years from the date of issuance and the short-term series B warrants will expire eighteen months from the date issuance. The private placement is expected to close on or about April 7, 2025, subject to the satisfaction of customary closing conditions.
H.C. Wainwright &amp; Co. is acting as the exclusive placement agent for the offering.

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American Rebel Holdings Announces $2.5M Upfront Private Placement Offering, Including 724,640 Shares Of Common Stock, Series A And B Warrants With Potential For $8.5M In Additional Gross Proceeds, Totaling ~$11M; Expected To Close By April 7, 2025

J.P. Morgan analyst Zach Parham shared his view on Magnolia Oil &amp; Gas Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MGY#NYSE">MGY</a>) ahead of <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/04/b44581428/magnolia-oil-gas-schedules-conference-call-for-first-quarter-2025-results" rel="noreferrer noopener">the earnings release on May 1st</a>.
The analyst maintained a Neutral rating on the stock with a price forecast of $24 after updating for <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/MGY/analyst-ratings" rel="noreferrer noopener">first-quarter commodity prices</a>.
Parham writes that Magnolia Oil &amp; Gas remains on track with its 2-rig/1-frac crew program and is committed to keeping capex below 55% of EBITDA.
Despite commodity price volatility, the analyst expects capital expenditure to stay under 50% of EBITDA due to MGY&#8217;s natural gas exposure.
Also, Parham sees positive productivity trends in Giddings and Karnes wells, which could provide a modest production upside to his production estimates.
For FY25, the analyst estimates total volumes of 96.1 MBoe/d (+7% YoY) and oil volumes of 39.4 MBo/d (+3% YoY), aligning with company guidance.
Also, Parham sees FY25 capex of $478 million (in line with consensus) and FCF of $458 million.
Meanwhile, for the first quarter, the analyst expects cash flow per share (CFPS) to be $1.20 and EBITDA to be $251 million (3% above the estimates at $244 million).
The analyst projects first-quarter oil production of 39.0 MBo/d and total production of 94.0 MBoe/d (both on top of consensus).
Moreover, Parham sees a cash return of $77 million for the quarter, including a dividend per share of $0.15 and a share buyback of $48 million.
Price Action: MGY shares are down 10.9% at $20.94 at the last check Friday.
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Shares of industrial stocks are trading lower amid macroeconomic concerns due to rising global trade tensions.

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Charles Schwab shares are trading lower. Truist Securities cut its price target on the stock from $91 to $85.

Wells Fargo shares are trading lower. Truist Securities cut its price target on the stock from $86 to $84.

Citigroup shares are trading lower. Truist Securities cut its price target on the stock from $85 to $84.

Bank of America shares are trading lower. Truist Securities cut its price target on the stock from $53 to $50.

China imposed export restrictions on certain rare earth elements on Friday as part of its response to President Donald Trump&#8216;s <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/regulations/25/04/44618089/trumps-tariffs-surprise-triggers-carnage-magnificent-7-set-to-wipe-out-nearly-700-billion-in-market-value">tariff measures</a>. The move could disrupt U.S. access to critical minerals essential for technologies ranging from smartphones to<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/04/44645172/china-retaliates-with-34-tariff-on-all-us-imports-urges-trump-to-immediately-cancel-the-tariffs-calls-for-negotiation"> electric vehicle batteries.</a>
What To Know: China restricted exports of seven rare earth elements to all countries, including the U.S. The newly restricted rare earths are: samarium, gadolinium, terbium, dysprosium, lutetium, scandium and yttrium.&nbsp;
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According to the U.S. Geological Survey, China produces about 90% of the world&#8217;s refined rare earths. Approximately three-quarters of the rare earths imported into the U.S. come from China. The export restrictions are not a full-blown ban but rather allow China to restrict access through the issuance or denial of export permits. 
If China restricts access to rare earth elements, the U.S. could face shortages in key industries, including national defense, clean energy, EVs and electronics. 
Mark A. Smith, CEO of the rare earth mining company NioCorp Developments Ltd. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NB#NASDAQ">NB</a>), called the<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/04/ac44645865/china-launches-new-precision-strike-against-pengaton-rare-earth-supply-chains"> export restrictions</a> a&nbsp; "precision strike by China against Pentagon supply chains" and warned that "these aren&#8217;t just metals &#8211; they&#8217;re bottleneck elements."&nbsp;
&#8220;This is not a mere supply chain hiccup, it&#8217;s a geopolitical earthquake in slow motion …&nbsp; And with Russia and China tightening coordination, this may mark the start of a material cold war fought not with tanks, but with export licenses and embargoes,&#8221; Smith added.
Stocks To Watch: Shares of USA Rare Earth, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/USAR#NASDAQ">USAR</a>) are soaring Friday as investors speculate that China's latest restrictions could accelerate subsidies for domestic mining. USA Rare Earth describes itself as establishing domestic rare earth and critical minerals supply, extraction and processing capabilities in the U.S.&nbsp;
MP Materials Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MP#NYSE">MP</a>) ,which owns and operates the only rare earth mining and processing site of scale in North America, should also be monitored.&nbsp;
Investors can also monitor the rare earth elements industry through the VanEck Rare Earth and Strategic Metals ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/REMX#NYSE">REMX</a>), which focuses on global firms from&nbsp; China, the U.S. and Australia.&nbsp;
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China Restricts Rare Earth Exports To US As Part Of Tariff Retaliation: 'Geopolitical Earthquake In Slow Motion,' CEO Says

Shares of clothing and footwear retailers are climbing on Friday after President Donald Trump revealed that Vietnam is interested in negotiations<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/global/25/04/44632479/retail-stocks-slammed-as-trumps-tariff-plan-sends-shockwaves-through-sector"> to reduce tariffs. </a>
The Details: President Trump said in <a href="https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/114280292618523684">a post</a> on Truth Social that he had a "very productive call" with To Lam, General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam regarding possible negotiations to eliminate tariffs.&nbsp;
"Just had a very productive call with To Lam, General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam, who told me that Vietnam wants to cut their Tariffs down to ZERO if they are able to make an agreement with the U.S. I thanked him on behalf of our Country, and said I look forward to a meeting in the near future," Trump wrote.
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Trump announced a steep 46% tariff on goods imported from Vietnam on Wednesday afternoon, which led to broad declines across the retail sector, which relies heavily on manufacturing in Vietnam. 
What Else: According to a Bloomberg <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-04-04/vietnam-asks-us-to-postpone-tariff-and-engage-in-negotiations-m923qrv7">report </a>from earlier Friday morning, Vietnam had asked the Trump administration to delay the 46% tariff on Vietnamese goods for up to three months to enable further negotiations to take place.
Deputy Prime Minister Ho Duc Phoc said that Vietnam would look to purchase more U.S.-made goods, including technology, in order to balance the trade relationship, according to a statement on the government's website.&nbsp;
Other government and central bank officials stated that Vietnam would consider removing trade barriers and taxes while continuing discussions with the United States, according to Bloomberg.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Stocks React: Nike, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NKE#NYSE">NKE</a>), which manufactures about 25% of its goods in Vietnam, saw its stock pop more than 5% on the news Friday.&nbsp;
Several clothing and footwear companies are recovering some of Thursday's losses as well, including:&nbsp;
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<li>American Eagle Outfitters, Inc.&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AEO#NYSE">AEO</a>) </li>
<li>Capri Holdings Limited&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CPRI#NYSE">CPRI</a>) </li>
<li>Deckers Outdoor Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DECK#NYSE">DECK</a>) </li>
<li>Gap, Inc.&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GAP#NYSE">GAP</a>) </li>
<li>Macy's Inc.&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/M#NYSE">M</a>) </li>
<li>Ralph Lauren Corp.&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RL#NYSE">RL</a>) </li>
<li>Under Armour, Inc.&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UA#NYSE">UA</a>) </li>
<li>Urban Outfitters, Inc.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/URBN#NASDAQ">URBN</a>) </li>
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Whales with a lot of money to spend have taken a noticeably bullish stance on Target.
Looking at options history for Target (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TGT#NYSE">TGT</a>) we detected 30 trades.
If we consider the specifics of each trade, it is accurate to state that 46% of the investors opened trades with bullish expectations and 40% with bearish.
From the overall spotted trades, 19 are puts, for a total amount of $2,263,966 and 11, calls, for a total amount of $591,243.
<h3>Expected Price Movements</h3>
Based on the trading activity, it appears that the significant investors are aiming for a price territory stretching from $50.0 to $160.0 for Target over the recent three months. 
<h3>Analyzing Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
Looking at the volume and open interest is an insightful way to conduct due diligence on a stock.
This data can help you track the liquidity and interest for Target'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 Target's whale activity within a strike price range from $50.0 to $160.0 in the last 30 days. 
<h3>Target Call and Put Volume: 30-Day Overview</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1743790816_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Noteworthy Options Activity:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>TGT</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/19/25</td>
<td>$70.45</td>
<td>$69.5</td>
<td>$69.5</td>
<td>$160.00</td>
<td>$486.5K</td>
<td>860</td>
<td align="right">70</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>TGT</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/18/26</td>
<td>$38.2</td>
<td>$37.0</td>
<td>$38.12</td>
<td>$125.00</td>
<td>$477.3K</td>
<td>1.4K</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>TGT</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/20/26</td>
<td>$37.6</td>
<td>$37.6</td>
<td>$37.6</td>
<td>$125.00</td>
<td>$470.0K</td>
<td>297</td>
<td align="right">125</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>TGT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/18/26</td>
<td>$16.9</td>
<td>$15.4</td>
<td>$16.9</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
<td>$168.9K</td>
<td>179</td>
<td align="right">102</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>TGT</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$13.25</td>
<td>$13.1</td>
<td>$13.1</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
<td>$104.8K</td>
<td>797</td>
<td align="right">88</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Target</h3>
Target serves as the nation's seventh-largest retailer, with its strategy predicated on delivering a gratifying in-store shopping experience and a wide product assortment of trendy apparel, home goods, and household essentials at competitive prices. Target's upscale and stylish image began to carry national merit in the 1990s—a decade in which the brand saw its top line grow threefold to almost $30 billion—and has since cemented itself as a leading US retailer.Today, Target operates over 1,900 stores in the United States, generates over $100 billion in sales, and fulfills over 2 billion customer orders annually. The firm's vast footprint is typically concentrated in urban and suburban markets as the firm seeks to attract a more affluent consumer base.
After a thorough review of the options trading surrounding Target, we move to examine the company in more detail. This includes an assessment of its current market status and performance.
<h3>Target's Current Market Status</h3>
<ul>
<li>Trading volume stands at 10,577,921, with TGT's price up by 2.35%, positioned at $96.5.</li>
<li>RSI indicators show the stock to be may be oversold.</li>
<li>Earnings announcement expected in 47 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Expert Opinions on Target</h3>
A total of 3 professional analysts have given their take on this stock in the last 30 days, setting an average price target of $130.0.
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&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Stifel continues to hold a Hold rating for Target, targeting a price of $120. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Oppenheimer continues to hold a Outperform rating for Target, targeting a price of $150. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Evercore ISI Group continues to hold a In-Line rating for Target, targeting a price of $120. 
Options are a riskier asset compared to just trading the stock, but they have higher profit potential. Serious options traders manage this risk by educating themselves daily, scaling in and out of trades, following more than one indicator, and following the markets closely.
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Target Unusual Options Activity For April 04

Whales with a lot of money to spend have taken a noticeably bearish stance on TransDigm Gr.
Looking at options history for TransDigm Gr (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TDG#NYSE">TDG</a>) we detected 8 trades.
If we consider the specifics of each trade, it is accurate to state that 37% of the investors opened trades with bullish expectations and 50% with bearish.
From the overall spotted trades, 6 are puts, for a total amount of $380,900 and 2, calls, for a total amount of $67,700.
<h3>Expected Price Movements</h3>
Based on the trading activity, it appears that the significant investors are aiming for a price territory stretching from $940.0 to $1785.0 for TransDigm Gr over the recent three months. 
<h3>Analyzing Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
In terms of liquidity and interest, the mean open interest for TransDigm Gr options trades today is 10.0 with a total volume of 31.00.
In the following chart, we are able to follow the development of volume and open interest of call and put options for TransDigm Gr's big money trades within a strike price range of $940.0 to $1785.0 over the last 30 days.
<h3>TransDigm Gr Option Volume And Open Interest Over Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1743790811_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>TDG</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$124.0</td>
<td>$120.8</td>
<td>$124.0</td>
<td>$1400.00</td>
<td>$86.8K</td>
<td align="right">16</td>
<td align="right">7</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>TDG</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$100.0</td>
<td>$96.1</td>
<td>$96.1</td>
<td>$1390.00</td>
<td>$86.4K</td>
<td align="right">14</td>
<td align="right">9</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>TDG</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$125.9</td>
<td>$123.0</td>
<td>$123.0</td>
<td>$1400.00</td>
<td>$86.1K</td>
<td align="right">16</td>
<td align="right">14</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>TDG</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/19/25</td>
<td>$480.0</td>
<td>$477.1</td>
<td>$477.1</td>
<td>$1785.00</td>
<td>$47.7K</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>TDG</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/19/25</td>
<td>$475.0</td>
<td>$461.0</td>
<td>$475.0</td>
<td>$1785.00</td>
<td>$47.5K</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About TransDigm Gr</h3>
TransDigm manufactures and services a diverse set of specialized parts for commercial and military aircraft. The firm organizes itself in three segments: power and control, airframes, and a small non-aviation segment, which serves mostly off-road vehicles and mining equipment. It operates as an acquisitive holding company that focuses its portfolio on firms that make proprietary aerospace products with substantial aftermarket demand. TransDigm regularly employs financial leverage to amplify its operating results.
In light of the recent options history for TransDigm Gr, it's now appropriate to focus on the company itself. We aim to explore its current performance.
<h3>TransDigm Gr's Current Market Status</h3>
<ul>
<li>Trading volume stands at 284,404, with TDG's price down by -7.86%, positioned at $1256.19.</li>
<li>RSI indicators show the stock to be may be approaching oversold.</li>
<li>Earnings announcement expected in 32 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Professional Analyst Ratings for TransDigm Gr</h3>
2 market experts have recently issued ratings for this stock, with a consensus target price of $1440.0.
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&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Wells Fargo continues to hold a Overweight rating for TransDigm Gr, targeting a price of $1580. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Susquehanna has decided to maintain their Neutral rating on TransDigm Gr, which currently sits at a price target of $1300. 
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Behind the Scenes of TransDigm Gr's Latest Options Trends

Investors with significant funds have taken a bearish position in Valero Energy (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VLO#NYSE">VLO</a>), a development that retail traders should be aware of.
This was brought to our attention today through our monitoring of publicly accessible options data at Benzinga. The exact nature of these investors remains a mystery, but such a major move in VLO usually indicates foreknowledge of upcoming events.
Today, Benzinga's options scanner identified 19 options transactions for Valero Energy. This is an unusual occurrence. The sentiment among these large-scale traders is mixed, with 42% being bullish and 52% bearish. Of all the options we discovered, 18 are puts, valued at $2,668,353, and there was a single call, worth $38,885.
<h3>What's The Price Target?</h3>
Taking into account the Volume and Open Interest on these contracts, it appears that whales have been targeting a price range from $85.0 to $170.0 for Valero Energy over the last 3 months. 
<h3>Insights into Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
In terms of liquidity and interest, the mean open interest for Valero Energy options trades today is 845.73 with a total volume of 3,141.00.
In the following chart, we are able to follow the development of volume and open interest of call and put options for Valero Energy's big money trades within a strike price range of $85.0 to $170.0 over the last 30 days.
<h3>Valero Energy Call and Put Volume: 30-Day Overview</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1743790806_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Largest Options Trades Observed:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>VLO</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$21.05</td>
<td>$20.15</td>
<td>$20.5</td>
<td>$125.00</td>
<td>$541.2K</td>
<td>3.3K</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>VLO</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$22.6</td>
<td>$21.55</td>
<td>$21.95</td>
<td>$125.00</td>
<td>$471.9K</td>
<td>3.3K</td>
<td align="right">735</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>VLO</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$23.2</td>
<td>$22.3</td>
<td>$22.45</td>
<td>$125.00</td>
<td>$336.7K</td>
<td>3.3K</td>
<td align="right">486</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>VLO</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$23.0</td>
<td>$21.95</td>
<td>$22.25</td>
<td>$125.00</td>
<td>$293.7K</td>
<td>3.3K</td>
<td align="right">667</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>VLO</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$12.7</td>
<td>$12.65</td>
<td>$12.65</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
<td>$185.3K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
<td align="right">318</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Valero Energy</h3>
Valero Energy is one of the largest independent refiners in the United States. It operates 15 refineries, with a total throughput capacity of 3.2 million barrels a day in the US, Canada, and the United Kingdom. Valero also owns 12 ethanol plants with capacity of 1.6 billion gallons a year and holds a 50% stake in Diamond Green Diesel, which can produce 1.2 billion gallons per year of renewable diesel.
<h3>Valero Energy's Current Market Status</h3>
<ul>
<li>Currently trading with a volume of 4,573,702, the VLO's price is down by -8.0%, now at $105.15. </li>
<li>RSI readings suggest the stock is currently may be oversold.</li>
<li>Anticipated earnings release is in 20 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What The Experts Say On Valero Energy</h3>
In the last month, 1 experts released ratings on this stock with an average target price of $144.0.
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&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Piper Sandler keeps a Overweight rating on Valero Energy with a target price of $144. 
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