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Imperial Petroleum Inc. - 8.75% Series A Cumulative Redeemable Perpetual Preferred Shares

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 will search for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges heavily from its normal worth. High amounts of trading activity could push option prices to exaggerated or underestimated levels. 
Below are some instances of options activity happening in the Health Care 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>ADMA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$20.00</td>
<td>$127.4K</td>
<td>2.2K</td>
<td>5.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NMRA</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$7.50</td>
<td>$86.5K</td>
<td>4.5K</td>
<td>827</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SRRK</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$40.00</td>
<td>$27.7K</td>
<td>3.2K</td>
<td>805</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NVO</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/06/24</td>
<td>$105.00</td>
<td>$28.5K</td>
<td>901</td>
<td>558</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>RVMD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$55.00</td>
<td>$55.4K</td>
<td>704</td>
<td>461</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMGN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$285.00</td>
<td>$31.0K</td>
<td>1.1K</td>
<td>439</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BSX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/13/24</td>
<td>$91.00</td>
<td>$49.3K</td>
<td>28</td>
<td>413</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BIIB</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$200.00</td>
<td>$108.0K</td>
<td>280</td>
<td>212</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SAVA</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$25.00</td>
<td>$109.2K</td>
<td>365</td>
<td>105</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PFE</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$22.50</td>
<td>$25.3K</td>
<td>11.2K</td>
<td>66</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These bullet-by-bullet explanations have been constructed using the accompanying table. 
• For ADMA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ADMA#NASDAQ">ADMA</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 18 day(s) on December 20, 2024. This event was a transfer of 1499 contract(s) at a $20.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $127.4K, with a price of $85.0 per contract. There were 2293 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 5072 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For NMRA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NMRA#NASDAQ">NMRA</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 46 day(s) on January 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 309 contract(s) at a $7.50 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 6 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $86.5K, with a price of $280.0 per contract. There were 4550 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 827 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding SRRK (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SRRK#NASDAQ">SRRK</a>), we observe a call option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 46 day(s) on January 17, 2025. Parties traded 99 contract(s) at a $40.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $27.7K, with a price of $280.0 per contract. There were 3264 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 805 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding NVO (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVO#NYSE">NVO</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 4 day(s) on December 6, 2024. Parties traded 250 contract(s) at a $105.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 10 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $28.5K, with a price of $114.0 per contract. There were 901 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 558 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For RVMD (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RVMD#NASDAQ">RVMD</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 18 day(s) on December 20, 2024. This event was a transfer of 426 contract(s) at a $55.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 45 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $55.4K, with a price of $135.0 per contract. There were 704 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 461 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding AMGN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMGN#NASDAQ">AMGN</a>), we observe a call option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 18 day(s) on December 20, 2024. Parties traded 100 contract(s) at a $285.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $31.0K, with a price of $310.0 per contract. There were 1197 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 439 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For BSX (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BSX#NYSE">BSX</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 11 day(s) on December 13, 2024. This event was a transfer of 411 contract(s) at a $91.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 48 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $49.3K, with a price of $120.0 per contract. There were 28 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 413 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding BIIB (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BIIB#NASDAQ">BIIB</a>), we observe a call option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 136 day(s) on April 17, 2025. Parties traded 200 contract(s) at a $200.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $108.0K, with a price of $540.0 per contract. There were 280 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 212 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding SAVA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SAVA#NASDAQ">SAVA</a>), we observe a put option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 200 day(s) on June 20, 2025. Parties traded 50 contract(s) at a $25.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $109.2K, with a price of $2185.0 per contract. There were 365 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 105 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding PFE (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PFE#NYSE">PFE</a>), we observe a call option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 410 day(s) on January 16, 2026. Parties traded 54 contract(s) at a $22.50 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $25.3K, with a price of $470.0 per contract. There were 11285 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 66 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

ADMA

AMGN

BIIB

NMRA

RVMD

SAVA

SRRK

10 Health Care 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 will search for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges heavily from its normal worth. High amounts of trading activity could push option prices to exaggerated or underestimated levels. 
Here's the list of options activity happening in today's session: 
<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>12/06/24</td>
<td>$360.00</td>
<td>$31.7K</td>
<td>44.1K</td>
<td>69.9K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMZN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$210.00</td>
<td>$173.0K</td>
<td>40.9K</td>
<td>4.2K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BABA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
<td>$27.0K</td>
<td>19.1K</td>
<td>2.7K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PDD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$115.00</td>
<td>$1.2 million</td>
<td>2.4K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>WHR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$115.00</td>
<td>$45.5K</td>
<td>57</td>
<td>653</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GME</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$50.00</td>
<td>$76.0K</td>
<td>2.8K</td>
<td>615</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>TPX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$55.00</td>
<td>$34.0K</td>
<td>313</td>
<td>519</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>URBN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$40.00</td>
<td>$57.0K</td>
<td>790</td>
<td>191</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CHWY</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$32.50</td>
<td>$462.2K</td>
<td>3.3K</td>
<td>108</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SBUX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
<td>$44.1K</td>
<td>4.9K</td>
<td>83</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These bullet-by-bullet explanations have been constructed using the accompanying table. 
• Regarding TSLA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 4 day(s) on December 6, 2024. Parties traded 42 contract(s) at a $360.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 4 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $31.7K, with a price of $759.0 per contract. There were 44139 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 69978 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding AMZN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>), we observe a call option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 46 day(s) on January 17, 2025. Parties traded 200 contract(s) at a $210.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $173.0K, with a price of $865.0 per contract. There were 40916 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 4214 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For BABA (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BABA#NYSE">BABA</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 46 day(s) on January 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 100 contract(s) at a $90.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $27.0K, with a price of $270.0 per contract. There were 19156 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2763 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding PDD (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PDD#NASDAQ">PDD</a>), we observe a call option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 774 day(s) on January 15, 2027. Parties traded 499 contract(s) at a $115.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $1.2 million, with a price of $2490.0 per contract. There were 2418 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1003 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For WHR (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WHR#NYSE">WHR</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 200 day(s) on June 20, 2025. This event was a transfer of 50 contract(s) at a $115.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 4 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $45.5K, with a price of $910.0 per contract. There were 57 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 653 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For GME (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GME#NYSE">GME</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 136 day(s) on April 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 200 contract(s) at a $50.00 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 $76.0K, with a price of $380.0 per contract. There were 2895 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 615 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding TPX (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TPX#NYSE">TPX</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 46 day(s) on January 17, 2025. Parties traded 100 contract(s) at a $55.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 6 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $34.0K, with a price of $340.0 per contract. There were 313 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 519 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For URBN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/URBN#NASDAQ">URBN</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 18 day(s) on December 20, 2024. This event was a transfer of 50 contract(s) at a $40.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 7 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $57.0K, with a price of $1140.0 per contract. There were 790 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 191 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For CHWY (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CHWY#NYSE">CHWY</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 46 day(s) on January 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 2059 contract(s) at a $32.50 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 458 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $462.2K, with a price of $225.0 per contract. There were 3377 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 108 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding SBUX (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SBUX#NASDAQ">SBUX</a>), we observe a call option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 200 day(s) on June 20, 2025. Parties traded 46 contract(s) at a $100.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $44.1K, with a price of $960.0 per contract. There were 4908 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 83 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.

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10 Consumer Discretionary 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 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>SMCI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/06/24</td>
<td>$40.00</td>
<td>$36.8K</td>
<td>14.6K</td>
<td>58.4K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NVDA</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>12/06/24</td>
<td>$138.00</td>
<td>$29.4K</td>
<td>29.3K</td>
<td>57.5K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MSFT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/06/24</td>
<td>$440.00</td>
<td>$34.8K</td>
<td>3.4K</td>
<td>16.8K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/06/24</td>
<td>$142.00</td>
<td>$81.2K</td>
<td>4.3K</td>
<td>13.7K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>INTC</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/06/24</td>
<td>$24.50</td>
<td>$110.3K</td>
<td>5.3K</td>
<td>8.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MARA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$30.00</td>
<td>$56.5K</td>
<td>21.3K</td>
<td>4.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>LRCX</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$80.00</td>
<td>$57.1K</td>
<td>2.9K</td>
<td>2.4K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>RIOT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$15.00</td>
<td>$90.3K</td>
<td>39.8K</td>
<td>1.2K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ZM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
<td>$30.4K</td>
<td>5.6K</td>
<td>1.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>IREN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$20.00</td>
<td>$27.6K</td>
<td>27.5K</td>
<td>1.1K</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These itemized elaborations have been created using the accompanying table. 
• Regarding SMCI (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMCI#NASDAQ">SMCI</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 4 day(s) on December 6, 2024. Parties traded 80 contract(s) at a $40.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 7 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $36.8K, with a price of $460.0 per contract. There were 14692 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 58478 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding NVDA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), we observe a put option sweep with neutral sentiment. It expires in 4 day(s) on December 6, 2024. Parties traded 190 contract(s) at a $138.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 4 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $29.4K, with a price of $155.0 per contract. There were 29386 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 57586 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For MSFT (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 4 day(s) on December 6, 2024. This event was a transfer of 400 contract(s) at a $440.00 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 $34.8K, with a price of $87.0 per contract. There were 3466 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 16871 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 trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 4 day(s) on December 6, 2024. Parties traded 350 contract(s) at a $142.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $81.2K, with a price of $232.0 per contract. There were 4358 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 13704 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding INTC (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTC#NASDAQ">INTC</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 4 day(s) on December 6, 2024. Parties traded 1250 contract(s) at a $24.50 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 4 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $110.3K, with a price of $88.0 per contract. There were 5332 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 8123 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 sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 109 day(s) on March 21, 2025. Parties traded 100 contract(s) at a $30.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 14 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $56.5K, with a price of $565.0 per contract. There were 21329 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 4074 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding LRCX (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LRCX#NASDAQ">LRCX</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 18 day(s) on December 20, 2024. Parties traded 157 contract(s) at a $80.00 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 $57.1K, with a price of $365.0 per contract. There were 2938 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2413 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For RIOT (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RIOT#NASDAQ">RIOT</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 109 day(s) on March 21, 2025. This event was a transfer of 400 contract(s) at a $15.00 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 $90.3K, with a price of $226.0 per contract. There were 39892 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1277 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For ZM (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ZM#NASDAQ">ZM</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 46 day(s) on January 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 195 contract(s) at a $90.00 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 $30.4K, with a price of $156.0 per contract. There were 5617 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1165 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding IREN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IREN#NASDAQ">IREN</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 46 day(s) on January 17, 2025. Parties traded 500 contract(s) at a $20.00 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 $27.6K, with a price of $55.0 per contract. There were 27510 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1106 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. 
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Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bearish stance on Home Depot (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HD#NYSE">HD</a>).
And retail traders should know.
We noticed this today when the trades showed up on publicly available options history that we track here at Benzinga.
Whether these are institutions or just wealthy individuals, we don't know. But when something this big happens with HD, it often means somebody knows something is about to happen.
So how do we know what these investors just did? 
Today, <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/?utm_source=insights">Benzinga</a>'s options scanner spotted 14 uncommon options trades for Home Depot.
This isn't normal.
The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 28% bullish and 35%, bearish.
Out of all of the special options we uncovered, 2 are puts, for a total amount of $64,820, and 12 are calls, for a total amount of $1,265,002.
<h3>Projected Price Targets</h3>
Analyzing the Volume and Open Interest in these contracts, it seems that the big players have been eyeing a price window from $300.0 to $520.0 for Home Depot during the past quarter. 
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Trends</h3>
In today's trading context, the average open interest for options of Home Depot stands at 336.73, with a total volume reaching 525.00. The accompanying chart delineates the progression of both call and put option volume and open interest for high-value trades in Home Depot, situated within the strike price corridor from $300.0 to $520.0, throughout the last 30 days.
<h3>Home Depot 30-Day Option Volume &amp; Interest Snapshot</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1733160631_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Largest Options Trades Observed:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th align="right">Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>HD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/06/24</td>
<td>$128.35</td>
<td>$126.05</td>
<td>$127.3</td>
<td>$300.00</td>
<td>$379.1K</td>
<td align="right">100</td>
<td align="right">28</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>HD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>12/06/24</td>
<td>$128.35</td>
<td>$126.05</td>
<td>$127.33</td>
<td>$300.00</td>
<td>$267.3K</td>
<td align="right">100</td>
<td align="right">72</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>HD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>12/06/24</td>
<td>$128.35</td>
<td>$126.05</td>
<td>$127.32</td>
<td>$300.00</td>
<td>$165.5K</td>
<td align="right">100</td>
<td align="right">85</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>HD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/06/24</td>
<td>$128.35</td>
<td>$126.05</td>
<td>$126.05</td>
<td>$300.00</td>
<td>$126.0K</td>
<td align="right">100</td>
<td align="right">100</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>HD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$123.55</td>
<td>$121.35</td>
<td>$122.26</td>
<td>$320.00</td>
<td>$110.0K</td>
<td align="right">74</td>
<td align="right">9</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Home Depot</h3>
Home Depot is the world's largest home improvement specialty retailer, operating more than 2,300 warehouse-format stores offering more than 30,000 products in store and 1 million products online in the US, Canada, and Mexico. Its stores offer numerous building materials, home improvement products, lawn and garden products, and decor products and provide various services, including home improvement installation services and tool and equipment rentals. The acquisition of Interline Brands in 2015 allowed Home Depot to enter the MRO business, which has been expanded through the tie-up with HD Supply (2020). The additions of the Company Store brought textiles to the lineup, and the recent tie-up with SRS will help grow professional demand in roofing, pool and landscaping projects.
Following our analysis of the options activities associated with Home Depot, we pivot to a closer look at the company's own performance.
<h3>Where Is Home Depot Standing Right Now?</h3>
<ul>
<li>Trading volume stands at 870,976, with HD's price down by -0.47%, positioned at $427.13.</li>
<li>RSI indicators show the stock to be may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Earnings announcement expected in 78 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What The Experts Say On Home Depot</h3>
5 market experts have recently issued ratings for this stock, with a consensus target price of $439.8.
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&#x2A; An analyst from Wells Fargo persists with their Overweight rating on Home Depot, maintaining a target price of $430. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from B of A Securities continues to hold a Buy rating for Home Depot, targeting a price of $450. 
&#x2A; Showing optimism, an analyst from Telsey Advisory Group upgrades its rating to Outperform with a revised price target of $455. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Stifel persists with their Hold rating on Home Depot, maintaining a target price of $405. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Truist Securities keeps a Buy rating on Home Depot with a target price of $459. 
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Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bearish stance on Bloom Energy (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BE#NYSE">BE</a>).
And retail traders should know.
We noticed this today when the trades showed up on publicly available options history that we track here at Benzinga.
Whether these are institutions or just wealthy individuals, we don't know. But when something this big happens with BE, it often means somebody knows something is about to happen.
So how do we know what these investors just did? 
Today, <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/?utm_source=insights">Benzinga</a>'s options scanner spotted 18 uncommon options trades for Bloom Energy.
This isn't normal.
The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 11% bullish and 55%, bearish.
Out of all of the special options we uncovered, 10 are puts, for a total amount of $1,864,079, and 8 are calls, for a total amount of $399,502.
<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 $12.0 to $37.0 for Bloom Energy during the past quarter. 
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Trends</h3>
Looking at the volume and open interest is a powerful move while trading options. This data can help you track the liquidity and interest for Bloom Energy'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 Bloom Energy's whale trades within a strike price range from $12.0 to $37.0 in the last 30 days. 
<h3>Bloom Energy 30-Day Option Volume &amp; Interest Snapshot</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1733160626_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>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>BE</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$8.9</td>
<td>$8.7</td>
<td>$8.8</td>
<td>$30.00</td>
<td>$440.0K</td>
<td>1.7K</td>
<td>2.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BE</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$8.9</td>
<td>$8.9</td>
<td>$8.9</td>
<td>$30.00</td>
<td>$413.0K</td>
<td>1.7K</td>
<td>489</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BE</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$9.1</td>
<td>$8.8</td>
<td>$8.8</td>
<td>$30.00</td>
<td>$311.5K</td>
<td>1.7K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BE</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$8.8</td>
<td>$8.7</td>
<td>$8.8</td>
<td>$30.00</td>
<td>$238.4K</td>
<td>1.7K</td>
<td>1.4K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BE</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$8.9</td>
<td>$8.8</td>
<td>$8.9</td>
<td>$30.00</td>
<td>$106.8K</td>
<td>1.7K</td>
<td>1.1K</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Bloom Energy</h3>
Bloom Energy designs, manufactures, sells, and installs solid-oxide fuel cell systems ("Energy Servers") for on-site power generation. Bloom Energy Servers are fuel-flexible and can use natural gas, biogas, and hydrogen to create 24/7 electricity for stationary applications. In 2021, the company announced plans to leverage its technology and enter the electrolyzer market. Bloom primarily sells its systems in the United States and internationally.
<h3>Where Is Bloom Energy Standing Right Now?</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a volume of 2,387,947, the price of BE is down -0.51% at $27.31. </li>
<li>RSI indicators hint that the underlying stock may be overbought.</li>
<li>Next earnings are expected to be released in 73 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Expert Opinions on Bloom Energy</h3>
In the last month, 5 experts released ratings on this stock with an average target price of $19.3.
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&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from BMO Capital keeps a Market Perform rating on Bloom Energy with a target price of $19. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from B of A Securities keeps a Underperform rating on Bloom Energy with a target price of $7. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Baird persists with their Outperform rating on Bloom Energy, maintaining a target price of $15. 
&#x2A; An analyst from UBS persists with their Buy rating on Bloom Energy, maintaining a target price of $33. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Jefferies continues to hold a Hold rating for Bloom Energy, targeting a price of $22. 
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Financial giants have made a conspicuous bearish move on Red Cat Hldgs. Our analysis of options history for Red Cat Hldgs (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RCAT#NASDAQ">RCAT</a>) revealed 18 unusual trades.
Delving into the details, we found 33% of traders were bullish, while 44% showed bearish tendencies. Out of all the trades we spotted, 10 were puts, with a value of $615,270, and 8 were calls, valued at $454,252.
<h3>What's The Price Target?</h3>
Based on the trading activity, it appears that the significant investors are aiming for a price territory stretching from $6.0 to $19.0 for Red Cat Hldgs over the recent three months. 
<h3>Insights into Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
Examining the volume and open interest provides crucial insights into stock research. This information is key in gauging liquidity and interest levels for Red Cat Hldgs's options at certain strike prices. Below, we present a snapshot of the trends in volume and open interest for calls and puts across Red Cat Hldgs's significant trades, within a strike price range of $6.0 to $19.0, over the past month.
<h3>Red Cat Hldgs Call and Put Volume: 30-Day Overview</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1733160621_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>RCAT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$3.2</td>
<td>$3.1</td>
<td>$3.1</td>
<td>$19.00</td>
<td>$130.2K</td>
<td>165</td>
<td align="right">654</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>RCAT</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$6.5</td>
<td>$4.7</td>
<td>$5.8</td>
<td>$10.00</td>
<td>$115.4K</td>
<td>638</td>
<td align="right">600</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>RCAT</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$6.5</td>
<td>$5.1</td>
<td>$5.7</td>
<td>$10.00</td>
<td>$114.0K</td>
<td>638</td>
<td align="right">250</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>RCAT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$3.7</td>
<td>$3.2</td>
<td>$3.4</td>
<td>$11.00</td>
<td>$88.4K</td>
<td>1.1K</td>
<td align="right">285</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>RCAT</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$7.9</td>
<td>$4.9</td>
<td>$5.8</td>
<td>$10.00</td>
<td>$87.0K</td>
<td>638</td>
<td align="right">400</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Red Cat Hldgs</h3>
Red Cat Holdings Inc is a military technology company that integrates robotic hardware and software to provide critical situational awareness and actionable intelligence to on-the-ground warfighters and battlefield commanders. Its mission is to enhance the effectiveness and safety of military operations domestically and globally. Red Cat's suite of solutions includes Teal Drones, developer of the Golden Eagle, a small unmanned system with the highest resolution imaging for night-time operations, and Skypersonic, a provider of unmanned aircraft for interior spaces and other dangerous environments.
<h3>Where Is Red Cat Hldgs Standing Right Now?</h3>
<ul>
<li>Trading volume stands at 6,720,387, with RCAT's price down by -3.74%, positioned at $11.33.</li>
<li>RSI indicators show the stock to be may be overbought.</li>
<li>Earnings announcement expected in 11 days.</li>
</ul>
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JP Morgan analyst Reginald L. Smith noted that 2024 was a tale of two halves for <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/fintech" rel="noreferrer noopener">fintech stocks</a>. After a lagging start to the year, the aggregate market cap of the analyst&#8217;s fintech coverage universe has increased more than $65 billion since mid-September, fueled by cheerful calendar third-quarter 2024 results and management commentary, two rate cuts, and the U.S. Presidential Election.&nbsp;&nbsp;
In fiscal 2025, lower benchmark rates and an improved third-party funding environment should spur increased loan origination volume and healthier gain-on-sale (GOS) margins for fintech lenders.
However, Smith remains cautious about fintech lenders at current levels and noted investors will find a more attractive entry point following the calendar fourth-quarter earnings cycle.
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Smith downgraded Upstart Holdings Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UPST#NASDAQ">UPST</a>) from Neutral to Underweight and raised the <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/UPST/analyst-ratings" rel="noreferrer noopener">price target from&nbsp;$45&nbsp;to&nbsp;$57</a>.
Upstart Holdings benefits from a powerful flywheel effect that creates a virtuous cycle whereby more excellent repayment data leads to improved risk and fraud detection, which leads to higher approval rates and increased volume.
Smith noted the potential of Upstart Holdings&#8217; AI lending platform, especially in light of an improving consumer credit and loan funding environment, and is encouraged by the company&#8217;s increasingly durable capital base, but continues to struggle with valuation and noted shares are pricing in a snap-back to fiscal 2022-level of originations, which is at least a few quarters away.
The price target boost reflects improving funding conditions and stabilizing credit trends. The price target applies a ~5.5x multiple to Smith&#8217;s calendar year 2026 revenue estimate, a slight premium to its TTM P/S ratio, which he noted as fair given rates remain relatively high, and Upstart&#8217;s own UMI suggests the macro environment is causing default rates to be above 40% above historical levels. 
The rerating reflects Upstart Holdings&#8217; ~$13 billion annualized origination volume the last time the stock traded in the high $70 range. Smith projected a fourth quarter of $180 million and an adjusted EPS of $(0.04).
Smith downgraded LendingClub Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LC#NYSE">LC</a>) from Overweight to Neutral and raised the <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/LC/analyst-ratings" rel="noreferrer noopener">price target from&nbsp;$14&nbsp;to&nbsp;$17</a>.
Smith noted LendingClub&#8217;s marketplace-bank model, which combines a marketplace&#8217;s fee income with a bank&#8217;s interest income, personal loan market opportunity, and competitive positioning.
Investor concern has shifted from the credit quality of their loan portfolio to the availability of third-party funding and the company&#8217;s ability to grow its balance sheet and improve ROTE.
The rerating reflects the company&#8217;s roadmap, but it could take several quarters to play out, and the analyst prefers names with more visible near-term growth and monetization opportunities. 
The analyst raised the price target to reflect tangible book multiple to 1.4x (from 1.2x) on improving credit trends and demand in the loan funding market, implying a modest discount to the SMID-cap bank average (1.7x), which he noted as fair until LC increases ROTCE (currently low single digits) to the SMID-Cap bank average through balance sheet growth and non-interest income.
Smith projected a fourth quarter of $210 million and an adjusted EPS of $0.10.
Smith maintained SoFi Technologies Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SOFI#NASDAQ">SOFI</a>) with a Neutral and raised the <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/SOFI/analyst-ratings" rel="noreferrer noopener">price target from&nbsp;$9&nbsp;to&nbsp;$16</a>.
Smith flagged SoFi&#8217;s positioning and go-to-market strategy and noted the company would ultimately be a winner in the neo/digital bank space and could eventually become the &#8220;American Express&#8221; of fintech. That said, SoFi&#8217;s accounting methodology, precisely its fair value discount rate assumptions, are meaningfully lower than peers&#8217; and remain a hot button for investors, likely limiting near-term stock upside.
SoFi currently trades at 3.8x tangible book. The price target reflects the promising outlook of non-interest income growth and improving GAAP profitability. Smith projected a fourth quarter of $679 million and an adjusted EPS of $0.04.
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At this year&#8217;s Telluride Film Festival, the documentary <a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt33108207/">In Waves and War</a> made its much-anticipated premiere, shedding light on the transformative power of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/psychedelic-assisted-therapies">psychedelic-assisted therapy</a> for veterans struggling with PTSD, traumatic brain injuries (TBI) and depression. Directed by Jon Shenk and Bonni Cohen, the film intimately follows retired Navy SEALs Marcus Capone, Matty Roberts and DJ Shipley as they seek healing through innovative treatments.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">VETS: A Non-Profit Pioneering Psychedelic Healing For Veterans</h3>
The documentary also highlights the work of Veterans Exploring Treatment Solutions (VETS), a <a href="https://vetsolutions.org/">non-profit</a> founded by Marcus and Amber Capone in 2019. VETS is dedicated to ending the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/11/41881842/why-do-veterans-deserve-access-to-psychedelic-therapy">veteran suicide epidemic</a> by providing access to psychedelic-assisted therapy, along with advocacy and support for U.S. military veterans facing mental health challenges. Since its inception, VETS has served nearly 1,000 veterans and their families, guiding them through treatment options and offering community support.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">The Veterans&#8217; Journey: Struggling With PTSD, TBI And Depression</h3>
The film portrays the mental and physical toll of war on Navy SEALs who have faced repeated deployments. For many, the battle does not end when they return home. As Marcus Capone describes in an <a href="https://www.forbes.com/sites/lipiroy/2024/11/30/in-waves-and-war-a-film-about-navy-seals-ptsd-addiction-and-psychedelics/">interview</a> with Forbes, the pain of survivor's guilt, nightmares and depression was overwhelming. "I grabbed my pistol every time the doorbell rang," Capone recalled. The film delves into the stories of veterans who struggled with substance use disorders, memory loss and debilitating trauma, often feeling hopeless in the face of traditional medical treatments.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Psychedelic Therapy: A Groundbreaking Treatment For Veterans</h3>
As a last resort, Capone and other veterans sought alternative treatments. Their journey led them to psychedelic therapies, including <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/ibogaine">ibogaine</a>, a psychoactive substance known for its potential to treat addiction and psychological trauma. Despite being classified as a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/federal-schedule-i">Schedule I controlled substance</a> in the U.S., ibogaine has been used in clinical settings abroad with positive results, offering veterans a fresh perspective on healing.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Personal Stories: Marcus And Amber Capone's Journey</h3>
The Capones' personal journey is central to the documentary. Amber Capone, co-founder and CEO of VETS, describes to Benzinga the powerful impact of sharing their story. "We aim to illuminate the urgent need for innovative treatments. Our veterans, having made immense sacrifices for our nation, deserve every opportunity to heal." Marcus Capone adds that speaking openly about his struggles was difficult, but ultimately led him to put the needs of other veterans first, inspiring the creation of VETS.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Science Behind Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy For PTSD</h3>
The potential of psychedelic therapy for PTSD has gained recognition, especially in clinical trials. Researchers like Dr. Nolan Williams at Stanford University are <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/biotech/24/01/36504333/breaking-ibogaine-therapy-show-promising-outcomes-for-veterans-with-trauma-brain-injury">studying the impact of ibogaine on veterans</a>, showing a significant reduction in symptoms like PTSD, anxiety and depression. These findings align with the experiences of the veterans featured in the film, who reported feeling a sense of hope and healing after their psychedelic journeys.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Overcoming Legal And Medical Hurdles: Struggle For Access</h3>
Despite <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cannabis/24/08/40239627/five-out-of-six-studies-on-mdma-show-positive-results-yet-fda-approval-still-faces-hurdles">promising results</a>, the legal status of psychedelics remains a significant barrier. Ibogaine, along with other psychedelic substances, is still classified as a Schedule I drug in the U.S., preventing widespread access. This poses a challenge for veterans who are seeking alternative treatments. As highlighted in the documentary, advocates like VETS are working to change these laws and provide greater access to life-changing therapies.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">VETS' Comprehensive Program: Supporting Veterans Beyond Therapy</h3>
VETS offers veterans not only access to psychedelic treatments but also ongoing support through preparation and integration programs, which help veterans process their experiences, fostering a sense of community and understanding. By expanding its reach, VETS aims to help more veterans heal and reduce the stigma surrounding mental health challenges in the military.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">A Call To Action: Advocating For Innovative Mental Health Solutions For Veterans</h3>
&#8220;Waves and War&#8221; serves as a powerful reminder of the need for innovative treatments for veterans. With the rise of psychedelic-assisted therapies, there is hope for addressing the mental health crisis faced by service members. As Amber Capone states, "We hope this film will open hearts and minds to the transformative potential of these therapies, ultimately saving lives within our veteran community."
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Carrier Global's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CARR#NYSE">CARR</a>) short percent of float has risen 6.11% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 10.76 million shares sold short, which is 1.91% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 2.38 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock/">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
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<h3>Carrier Global Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1733159722_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Carrier Global has grown since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to fall in the near-term but traders should be aware that more shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Carrier Global's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Carrier Global's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 3.57%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze/">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.

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American Intl Gr's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AIG#NYSE">AIG</a>) short percent of float has risen 21.38% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 10.05 million shares sold short, which is 1.76% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 1.99 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock/">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/short-interest">List of the most shorted stocks</a>
<h3>American Intl Gr Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
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As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for American Intl Gr has grown since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to fall in the near-term but traders should be aware that more shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing American Intl Gr's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, American Intl Gr's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 1.47%, which means the company has more short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze/">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.

Peering Into American Intl Gr's Recent Short Interest

Ameriprise Finl's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMP#NYSE">AMP</a>) short percent of float has risen 8.96% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 1.23 million shares sold short, which is 1.46% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 2.46 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock/">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/short-interest">List of the most shorted stocks</a>
<h3>Ameriprise Finl Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1733159711_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Ameriprise Finl has grown since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to fall in the near-term but traders should be aware that more shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Ameriprise Finl's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Ameriprise Finl's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 3.38%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze/">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.

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Kevin O'Leary, known as "Mr. Wonderful" from Shark Tank, has a message. Entrepreneurs and investors should listen. Never underestimate the power of keeping your options open. In a recent social media post, the Canadian business owner got real about some lessons that he's learned from years of investing and dealmaking.
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<a href="https://x.com/kevinolearytv/status/1858880731906245063">"The tiny decisions that make millions</a> end up having a huge impact in your life," O'Leary said. Reflecting on his time on Shark Tank, he admitted that even the savviest investors can't always predict which deals will take off. "You don't know if you have a winner. You have to invest in a lot of deals, and what ends up happening is the smallest, most inconsequential deal – the one you thought was, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/startups/24/10/41317117/take-this-idea-behind-the-barn-and-shoot-it-says-kevin-oleary-claims-hes-the-only-guy-thats-kind-to">ugh, it's a flier</a> – ends up being huge five years later."&nbsp;&nbsp;
That unpredictability is why O'Leary focuses on "option value." According to him, it's about staying flexible and open to anything. "Option value in life is absolutely huge," he said. "Never give up your options. Keep as many options open as you can because the smallest thing can be worth a fortune one day."
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In finance, option value broadly refers to having the flexibility to act when opportunities pop up. In options trading, it's the ability, but not the obligation, to buy or sell an asset at a certain price. For O'Leary, this goes far beyond investing. It's a strategy for life.
On Shark Tank, O'Leary has backed companies like Wicked Good Cupcakes, LovePop, and Plated. These started as small-time operations before scaling into major successes. His philosophy is simple: "Sometimes, the smallest, most random decisions lead to the biggest wins."
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For entrepreneurs, O'Leary's advice is timely. Startups often face tough calls about <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/startups/24/11/41689696/thats-the-big-side-hustle-in-america-says-kevin-oleary-about-the-booming-digital-economy-its-america">where to focus their resources.</a> But keeping an eye on the big picture can pay off, surprisingly. For example, O'Leary's investment in Groovebook – a small photo-book subscription service – resulted in one of the show's largest acquisitions when Shutterfly bought it for $14.5 million.
"You've got to stay in the game long enough to win," O'Leary often says. For him, patience and flexibility are key.
This approach isn't just for billionaires or Shark Tank stars. It's advice anyone can use. Whether choosing a career path, saving for retirement, or deciding where to live, the idea of keeping doors open is huge. "Option value – it's a game-changer," O'Leary said.
So, consider O&#8217;Leary&#8217;s perspective next time you face a tough decision. That small, seemingly unimportant choice might be the start of something big.
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