La vendita allo scoperto per MEDLEY dà agli investitori un'idea del grado in cui gli investitori stanno scommettendo sul declino delle azioni di MEDLEY. I dati relativi alle vendite allo scoperto vengono aggiornati ogni due settimane.

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MEDLEY Inc is engaged in providing medical information service for patients, and nursing care, a nursing care information service for citizens resolving issues in the field of medical healthcare. It provides its services through two platforms, Recruitment Platform Business which provides human resource recruitment systems in the medical and healthcare field and related businesses; and Medical Platform Business that is a telemedicine system for both patients and medical institutions.

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CICC initiates coverage on Estee Lauder Cos (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EL#NYSE">EL</a>) with a Market Perform rating and announces Price Target of $82.

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CICC Initiates Coverage On Estee Lauder Cos with Market Perform Rating, Announces Price Target of $82

Welltower (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WELL#NYSE">WELL</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 20 years by 1.74% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 10.12%. Currently, Welltower has a market capitalization of $78.71 billion. 
Buying $100 In WELL: If an investor had bought $100 of WELL stock 20 years ago, it would be worth $695.72 today based on a price of $126.40 for WELL at the time of writing.
<h3>Welltower's Performance Over Last 20 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1735330797_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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$100 Invested In This Stock 20 Years Ago Would Be Worth This Much Today

The <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/video-games" rel="noreferrer noopener">video game industry</a> is grappling with high budgets for outlandish graphics that fail to generate consistent financial returns.
Titles like Walt Disney Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIS#NYSE">DIS</a>) Marvel&#8217;s Spider-Man 2 on the Sony Group Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SONY#NYSE">SONY</a>) PlayStation 5 bear testimony to the technical prowess of modern gaming, but the escalating costs have begun to outpace revenues, the New York Times <a target="_blank" href="https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/26/arts/video-games-graphics-budgets.html" rel="noreferrer noopener">reports</a>.
Developers are now questioning the viability of this approach as industry layoffs and closures mount.
Also Read: <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/09/40687996/microsofts-ai-pcs-stumble-with-game-compatibility-report" rel="noreferrer noopener">Microsoft&#8217;s AI PCs Stumble With Game Compatibility: Report</a>
After its Activision Blizzard acquisition, Microsoft Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>) laid off <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/gaming/24/09/40859756/activision-blizzard-mobile-games-face-cuts-after-microsofts-latest-round-of-layoffs-what-went-wron" rel="noreferrer noopener">almost 2,550 employees</a> in its gaming unit.
In October, Netflix Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NFLX#NASDAQ">NFLX</a>) closed its AAA game studio, Team Blue, less than a year <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/gaming/24/10/41462659/netflix-ends-aaa-game-development-at-california-studio" rel="noreferrer noopener">after its formation</a>. In August, Ubisoft Entertainment&nbsp;SA (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UBSFF#OTC">UBSFF</a>) <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/gaming/24/08/40445836/ubisoft-cuts-45-more-jobs-in-latest-round-of-us-studio-layoffs" rel="noreferrer noopener">fired 45 employees</a> from its San Francisco studio and Red Storm Entertainment in Cary, North Carolina.
Ubisoft is reportedly in talks with Tencent Holdings (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TCEHY#OTC">TCEHY</a>) about a buyout <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/gaming/24/12/42372040/ubisoft-stock-jumps-14-after-reports-of-tencent-buyout" rel="noreferrer noopener">after grappling with</a> disappointing sales and studio closures. Meanwhile, Tencent denied speculation surrounding a 30% layoff at <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/gaming/24/10/41609208/tencent-shuts-down-layoff-rumors-while-announcing-major-leadership-shake-up" rel="noreferrer noopener">its LightSpeed Studios</a>.
Despite selling over 11 million copies, &#8220;Spider-Man 2&#8221; exemplifies the challenges of creating cinematic games, which require enormous investments. Gaming studio closure&nbsp;and&nbsp;layoffs&nbsp;have claimed over 20,000 jobs in the past two years.
The New York Times <a target="_blank" href="https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/26/arts/video-games-graphics-budgets.html" rel="noreferrer noopener">reports</a> that Insomniac Games spent $300 million to develop the sequel, more than triple the budget of its predecessor. Yet, Sony, the game&#8217;s publisher, still laid off 900 employees in 2024.
New York University professor and market analyst Joost van Dreunen and Jacob Navok, a former gaming executive, told the NYT the younger generation&#8217;s preference for accessible titles like Minecraft and Roblox Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RBLX#NYSE">RBLX</a>). These titles prioritize interaction over graphics, starkly contrasting the costly cinematic experiences of blockbuster franchises.
High-fidelity games like the remastered version of The Last of Us: Part II face steep development costs that often outweigh their financial returns.
Meanwhile, live-service games like Genshin Impact generate billions annually by focusing on mobile-friendly content and consistent updates, but this model carries risks.
Warner Bros. Discovery Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WBD#NASDAQ">WBD</a>) lost $200 million on &#8220;Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League,&#8221; highlighting the challenges of live-service game investments.
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Liberty Energy's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LBRT#NYSE">LBRT</a>) short percent of float has risen 15.42% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 17.08 million shares sold short, which is 15.12% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 5.51 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>Liberty Energy Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1735330522_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Liberty Energy 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 Liberty Energy'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>, Liberty Energy's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 7.30%, 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.

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Looking Into Liberty Energy's Recent Short Interest

SS&amp;C Techs Hldgs's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SSNC#NYSE">SSNC</a>) short percent of float has fallen 6.99% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 2.51 million shares sold short, which is 1.33% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 2.24 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>SS&amp;C Techs Hldgs Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1735330517_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for SS&amp;C Techs Hldgs has declined since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to rise in the near-term but traders should be aware that less shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing SS&amp;C Techs Hldgs'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>, SS&amp;C Techs Hldgs's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 7.47%, 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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Chipotle Mexican Grill's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CMG#NYSE">CMG</a>) short percent of float has risen 5.79% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 27.25 million shares sold short, which is 2.01% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 3.07 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>Chipotle Mexican Grill Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1735330512_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Chipotle Mexican Grill 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 Chipotle Mexican Grill'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>, Chipotle Mexican Grill's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 9.59%, 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.

Looking Into Chipotle Mexican Grill's Recent Short Interest

Deep-pocketed investors have adopted a bullish approach towards Dell Technologies (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DELL#NYSE">DELL</a>), and it's something market players shouldn't ignore. Our tracking of public options records at Benzinga unveiled this significant move today. The identity of these investors remains unknown, but such a substantial move in DELL usually suggests something big is about to happen.
We gleaned this information from our observations today when Benzinga's options scanner highlighted 20 extraordinary options activities for Dell Technologies. This level of activity is out of the ordinary.
The general mood among these heavyweight investors is divided, with 40% leaning bullish and 30% bearish. Among these notable options, 11 are puts, totaling $1,036,840, and 9 are calls, amounting to $826,644.
<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 $60.0 to $150.0 for Dell Technologies during the past quarter. 
<h3>Insights into Volume &amp; Open Interest</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 Dell Technologies'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 Dell Technologies's whale trades within a strike price range from $60.0 to $150.0 in the last 30 days. 
<h3>Dell Technologies Option Volume And Open Interest Over Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1735329636_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Largest Options Trades Observed:</h3>

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<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>
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<td>DELL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$15.35</td>
<td>$15.15</td>
<td>$15.15</td>
<td>$120.00</td>
<td>$439.3K</td>
<td>86</td>
<td>290</td>
</tr>
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<td>DELL</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/10/25</td>
<td>$3.65</td>
<td>$3.6</td>
<td>$3.6</td>
<td>$118.00</td>
<td>$244.8K</td>
<td>112</td>
<td>682</td>
</tr>
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<td>DELL</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/10/25</td>
<td>$2.35</td>
<td>$2.3</td>
<td>$2.3</td>
<td>$115.00</td>
<td>$229.0K</td>
<td>175</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
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<td>DELL</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$10.15</td>
<td>$10.0</td>
<td>$10.07</td>
<td>$110.00</td>
<td>$201.4K</td>
<td>2.5K</td>
<td>330</td>
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<td>DELL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$19.15</td>
<td>$18.9</td>
<td>$18.95</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
<td>$113.7K</td>
<td>405</td>
<td>61</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Dell Technologies</h3>
Dell Technologies is a broad information technology vendor, primarily supplying hardware to enterprises. It is focused on premium and commercial personal computers and enterprise on-premises data center hardware. It holds top-three market shares in its core markets of personal computers, peripheral displays, mainstream servers, and external storage. Dell has a robust ecosystem of component and assembly partners, and also relies heavily on channel partners to fulfill its sales.
In light of the recent options history for Dell Technologies, it's now appropriate to focus on the company itself. We aim to explore its current performance.
<h3>Where Is Dell Technologies Standing Right Now?</h3>
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<li>With a trading volume of 3,503,559, the price of DELL is down by -1.53%, reaching $117.45.</li>
<li>Current RSI values indicate that the stock is may be approaching oversold.</li>
<li>Next earnings report is scheduled for 62 days from now.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What The Experts Say On Dell Technologies</h3>
Over the past month, 1 industry analysts have shared their insights on this stock, proposing an average target price of $142.0.
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&#x2A; An analyst from Deutsche Bank has decided to maintain their Buy rating on Dell Technologies, which currently sits at a price target of $142. 
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Financial giants have made a conspicuous bullish move on Accenture. Our analysis of options history for Accenture (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ACN#NYSE">ACN</a>) revealed 18 unusual trades.
Delving into the details, we found 44% of traders were bullish, while 38% showed bearish tendencies. Out of all the trades we spotted, 4 were puts, with a value of $127,780, and 14 were calls, valued at $962,800.
<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 $320.0 to $410.0 for Accenture over the last 3 months. 
<h3>Analyzing Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
In today's trading context, the average open interest for options of Accenture stands at 381.53, with a total volume reaching 1,372.00. The accompanying chart delineates the progression of both call and put option volume and open interest for high-value trades in Accenture, situated within the strike price corridor from $320.0 to $410.0, throughout the last 30 days.
<h3>Accenture Option Activity Analysis: Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1735329631_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Noteworthy Options Activity:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
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<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
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<th>Exp. Date</th>
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<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>
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<td>ACN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$23.3</td>
<td>$22.6</td>
<td>$23.06</td>
<td>$360.00</td>
<td>$196.0K</td>
<td align="right">566</td>
<td align="right">86</td>
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<td>ACN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$49.3</td>
<td>$48.1</td>
<td>$48.58</td>
<td>$320.00</td>
<td>$194.3K</td>
<td align="right">181</td>
<td align="right">40</td>
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<td>ACN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$22.1</td>
<td>$21.6</td>
<td>$21.9</td>
<td>$355.00</td>
<td>$109.5K</td>
<td align="right">233</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
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<td>ACN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$18.3</td>
<td>$17.4</td>
<td>$17.49</td>
<td>$390.00</td>
<td>$76.9K</td>
<td align="right">117</td>
<td align="right">106</td>
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<td>ACN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$5.9</td>
<td>$5.8</td>
<td>$5.9</td>
<td>$357.50</td>
<td>$53.6K</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">93</td>
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</tbody>
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<h3>About Accenture</h3>
Accenture is a leading global IT services firm that provides consulting, strategy, and technology and operational services. These services run the gamut from aiding enterprises with digital transformation to procurement services to software system integration. The company provides its IT offerings to a variety of sectors, including communications, media and technology, financial services, health and public services, consumer products, and resources. Accenture employs just under 500,000 people throughout 200 cities in 51 countries.
In light of the recent options history for Accenture, it's now appropriate to focus on the company itself. We aim to explore its current performance.
<h3>Current Position of Accenture</h3>
<ul>
<li>Currently trading with a volume of 515,604, the ACN's price is down by -1.08%, now at $356.54. </li>
<li>RSI readings suggest the stock is currently is currently neutral between overbought and oversold.</li>
<li>Anticipated earnings release is in 83 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Expert Opinions on Accenture</h3>
A total of 5 professional analysts have given their take on this stock in the last 30 days, setting an average price target of $413.2.
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&#x2A; In a positive move, an analyst from Goldman Sachs has upgraded their rating to Buy and adjusted the price target to $420. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Baird has revised its rating downward to Neutral, adjusting the price target to $370. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from UBS continues to hold a Buy rating for Accenture, targeting a price of $455. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from BMO Capital keeps a Market Perform rating on Accenture with a target price of $425. 
&#x2A; An analyst from JP Morgan persists with their Overweight rating on Accenture, maintaining a target price of $396. 
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Looking At Accenture's Recent Unusual Options Activity

Financial giants have made a conspicuous bearish move on American Airlines Gr. Our analysis of options history for American Airlines Gr (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAL#NASDAQ">AAL</a>) revealed 11 unusual trades.
Delving into the details, we found 36% of traders were bullish, while 45% showed bearish tendencies. Out of all the trades we spotted, 2 were puts, with a value of $93,970, and 9 were calls, valued at $635,949.
<h3>Expected Price Movements</h3>
After evaluating the trading volumes and Open Interest, it's evident that the major market movers are focusing on a price band between $8.5 and $20.0 for American Airlines Gr, spanning the last three months.
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Trends</h3>
In today's trading context, the average open interest for options of American Airlines Gr stands at 7426.71, with a total volume reaching 11,122.00. The accompanying chart delineates the progression of both call and put option volume and open interest for high-value trades in American Airlines Gr, situated within the strike price corridor from $8.5 to $20.0, throughout the last 30 days.
<h3>American Airlines Gr Call and Put Volume: 30-Day Overview</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1735329626_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>AAL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$1.84</td>
<td>$1.82</td>
<td>$1.83</td>
<td>$20.00</td>
<td>$366.0K</td>
<td>31.9K</td>
<td>2.9K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AAL</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$0.39</td>
<td>$0.2</td>
<td>$0.39</td>
<td>$16.50</td>
<td>$58.6K</td>
<td>206</td>
<td>1.5K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AAL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/19/25</td>
<td>$2.54</td>
<td>$2.31</td>
<td>$2.31</td>
<td>$20.00</td>
<td>$46.2K</td>
<td>3.9K</td>
<td>254</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AAL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$1.81</td>
<td>$1.8</td>
<td>$1.81</td>
<td>$20.00</td>
<td>$45.9K</td>
<td>31.9K</td>
<td>430</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AAL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$1.83</td>
<td>$1.8</td>
<td>$1.83</td>
<td>$20.00</td>
<td>$36.3K</td>
<td>31.9K</td>
<td>3.7K</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About American Airlines Gr</h3>
American Airlines is the world's largest airline by aircraft, capacity, and scheduled revenue passenger miles. Its major US hubs are Charlotte, Chicago, Dallas/Fort Worth, Los Angeles, Miami, New York, Philadelphia, Phoenix, and Washington, D.C. It generates over 30% of US airline revenue connecting Latin America with destinations in the United States. After completing a major fleet renewal, the company has the youngest fleet of US legacy carriers.
Following our analysis of the options activities associated with American Airlines Gr, we pivot to a closer look at the company's own performance.
<h3>American Airlines Gr's Current Market Status</h3>
<ul>
<li>Currently trading with a volume of 8,060,057, the AAL's price is down by -0.06%, now at $17.34. </li>
<li>RSI readings suggest the stock is currently may be overbought.</li>
<li>Anticipated earnings release is in 27 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What The Experts Say On American Airlines Gr</h3>
A total of 5 professional analysts have given their take on this stock in the last 30 days, setting an average price target of $21.0.
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&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Barclays continues to hold a Equal-Weight rating for American Airlines Gr, targeting a price of $18. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Citigroup keeps a Buy rating on American Airlines Gr with a target price of $23. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Seaport Global has elevated its stance to Buy, setting a new price target at $20. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Bernstein upgraded its action to Outperform with a price target of $24. 
&#x2A; In a positive move, an analyst from Scotiabank has upgraded their rating to Buy and adjusted the price target to $20. 
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Behind the Scenes of American Airlines Gr's Latest Options Trends

Coherent (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COHR#NYSE">COHR</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 15 years by 1.03% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 12.72%. Currently, Coherent has a market capitalization of $14.99 billion. 
Buying $1000 In COHR: If an investor had bought $1000 of COHR stock 15 years ago, it would be worth $6,027.99 today based on a price of $96.93 for COHR at the time of writing.
<h3>Coherent's Performance Over Last 15 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1735329613_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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

In 2024, the cannabis landscape in the United States experienced some developments, though federal legalization or removal from the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/controlled-substances-act">Controlled Substances Act</a> (CSA) did not occur under the Biden administration, though that was <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cannabis/24/11/41752800/kamala-harris-promises-to-legalize-recreational-marijuana-in-groundbreaking-instagram-post">promised to voters</a> on a regular basis.
&#8220;No one should be in jail for cannabis possession&#8221; was the refrain repeated by President <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/joe-biden">Joe Biden</a>, beginning with his March 2024 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cannabis/24/03/37552483/biden-calls-for-cannabis-reform-in-state-of-the-union-a-historic-first-no-one-should-be-jailed-f">State of the Union</a> — the first time marijuana was ever mentioned in such an illustrious political setting — all the way up to his mid-December 2024 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/legal/24/12/42466804/biden-commutes-1500-sentences-grants-39-pardons-pot-prisoners-included-marks-single-day-record?adt_ei=%7b%7bemail%7d%7d&amp;he=%7b%7bemail%7d%7d">commutation of 1500 people</a> including a relatively small number of cannabis offenders.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Federal Rescheduling? Delay And More Delay</h2>
The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cannabis/24/05/38920897/infographic-deas-proposed-rules-for-marijuana-what-you-need-to-know">initiated a review </a>to reclassify cannabis from a Schedule I to a Schedule III substance under the CSA. This move, following August 2023 Biden-directed <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cannabis/23/08/34126690/hhs-secretary-confirms-it-is-recommending-cannabis-be-rescheduled-per-bidens-directive">recommendations</a> from the Department of Health and Human Services, could have represented a historic shift in federal cannabis policy. But alas, it was never finalized. The move would have alleviate challenges related to taxation and research restrictions faced by the industry under the ongoing federal restrictions.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Congress, Where Are You?</h2>
Rep. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/earl-blumenauer">Earl Blumenauer</a> (D-OR), longtime cannabis reform advocate, said in a mid-December <a href="https://www.c-span.org/clip/public-affairs-event/user-clip-blumenauer-exit-interview-cannabis-legacy/5147106">C-Span interview</a> that Congress seems to be "trapped in time."
"My work on cannabis legalization and working to end the failed war on drugs is one of my greatest areas of satisfaction and one of my greatest disappointments," said Blumenauer who has been involved in cannabis reform since 1973 when he was an Oregon state legislator.
The incoming GOP-led Congress, at least so far, has not prioritized cannabis reform, thus diminishing prospects for supportive legislation.
Read Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/legal/24/12/42704814/guns-and-cannabis-dont-mix-in-kentucky-medical-marijuana-law-takes-effect-on-new-years-day">Guns And Cannabis Don&#8217;t Mix In Kentucky: Medical Marijuana Law Takes Effect On New Year&#8217;s Day</a>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">But There Were State-Level Legalization Initiatives</h2>
Several states presented cannabis-related measures during the November 2024 elections with mixed outcomes.
<ul>
<li>Nebraska: Voters <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cannabis/24/11/41764503/nebraska-says-yes-to-medical-cannabis-after-years-of-failed-legalization-attempts-heres-what-you">approved the legalization of medical cannabis</a>, marking a significant policy change in a state where cannabis was previously entirely illegal.</li>
<li>Florida: A well-funded campaign to legalize recreational marijuana <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cannabis/24/11/41763514/florida-rejects-cannabis-legalization-amendment-supported-by-trump-detested-by-desantis">failed to achieve</a> the required 60% supermajority, despite substantial financial backing and public support.</li>
<li>North Dakota and South Dakota: Both states <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cannabis/24/11/41765421/south-dakota-rejects-measure-29-cannabis-legalization-fails-again">rejected measures</a> to legalize recreational marijuana, reflecting ongoing resistance in certain regions.</li>
</ul>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">How Did Market Dynamics Fair?</h2>
The cannabis market faced economic challenges throughout 2024, with many U.S. and Canadian companies experiencing significant <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cannabis/24/11/41793174/cannabis-stocks-collapse-after-trump-win-major-players-see-double-digit-declines-at-wednesdays-c">stock price declines</a>. Factors contributing to this downturn included regulatory uncertainties, taxation issues and competition from rampant illicit markets. 
Notably, AdvisorShares Pure US Cannabis ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSOS#NYSE">MSOS</a>) experienced a challenging 2024, with its stock price declining by approximately 48%, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/MSOS">noted</a> Benzinga PRO, indicating broader market struggles including the aforementioned regulatory challenges.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Public Perception And Usage – Some Positive News</h2>
Marijuana&#8217;s popularity continued to rise, with daily users in the U.S. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cannabis/24/05/38976556/daily-cannabis-consumption-outpaces-daily-alcohol-use-in-the-us-for-the-first-time-new-study-sho">surpassing alcohol consumers</a>. 
This shift is attributed to changing legal statuses, increased public awareness of marijuana&#8217;s health benefits and the general acceptance of marijuana as a benign substance, the consumption of which has never resulted in any reported deaths. 
Now we just need a bit more support for rescheduling and maybe even legalization.
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Cannabis Reform 2024: The Year Of All Talk And No Action

Technology giant Apple Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) could have an exciting 2025 ahead, a year that could include something new for its <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/streaming">AppleTV+ streaming platform.</a>
What Happened: Apple is teasing that something special will happen for AppleTV+ on Jan. 4 through Jan. 5 with a tweet that says "stay tuned" with an image that says "see for yourself." 
The dates <a href="https://x.com/AppleTV/status/1872298393172865218">listed </a>&#8211; Jan 4 and 5 &#8211; happen to be a Saturday and Sunday, prompting rumors that Apple could be offering a free weekend preview of its content to non-subscribers.
Benzinga reached out to Apple for comment.
A report from <a href="https://www.macrumors.com/2024/12/26/apple-tv-plus-january-teaser/">Macrumors </a>says speculation is that Apple will offer a free weekend preview of its content, but the post could also mean that it will just be showcasing a look at its upcoming TV shows and movies on those dates.
The report noted that Apple has never offered a free all-you-can-watch weekend event, which could show the importance of what the announcement truly means. AppleTV+ is $9.99 per month for up to six members with a free seven-day trial for new subscribers. Apple also offers a free three-month trial for people who buy new Apple devices.
The free trial often limits what content can be watched by non-subscribers.
Another possibility regarding the Apple post could be connected to a rumor earlier this year that the company <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/entertainment/24/07/40014040/apple-to-follow-netflix-disney-ad-supported-appletv-streaming-plan-could-launch-soon">could be launching</a> an ad-supported version of its streaming platform, following the lead of Netflix and Disney.
Apple previously had a $4.99 monthly subscription price. At $9.99 per month, AppleTV+ is one of the cheaper ad-free plans and the company could use the January dates highlighted to launch the new ad-supported plan.
Read Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/03/37558754/apples-1b-gamble-on-3-blockbusters-analyzing-box-office-results-streaming-impact-and-oscar-nominatio">Apple&#8217;s $1B Gamble On 3 Blockbusters: Box Office Results, Streaming Impact, And Oscar Nominations</a>
Why It's Important: Launched in 2019, AppleTV+ has <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/entertainment/24/04/38024244/appletv-a-streaming-winner-new-survey-shows-platform-has-smallest-library-highest-rated-con">a smaller library </a>of movies and shows than larger streaming platforms like Netflix and Disney+.
Apple is investing in growth for the platform with several blockbuster movies getting theatrical releases and then exclusively playing on AppleTV+. It is also investing in media rights for sports like Major League Baseball games and the exclusive rights to Major League Soccer.
Top shows on the platform include "Shrinking," "Silo," "Slow Horses," "Severance," "Ted Lasso" and "Bad Sisters," according to <a href="https://tv.apple.com/us/collection/most-popular-now/uts.col.ChartsBlended">Apple</a>.
A highly anticipated second season of "Severance" is set to premiere on Jan. 17 making the Jan. 4 and 5 dates an important event ahead of one of its top show's new seasons.
"Wolfs," which starred George Clooney and Brad Pitt, became the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/entertainment/24/10/41172851/apple-tv-scores-biggest-streaming-movie-in-history-thanks-to-george-clooney-brad-pitt">most watched movie </a>in AppleTV+ history recently. The movie saw a limited theatrical release, which may have left money on the table, while providing a boost to streaming viewership figures and potentially an uptick in subscribers.
Apple traditionally premieres its films in theaters first, helping to recover some of its costs while ensuring the movies are eligible for award shows that require a theatrical run. In contrast, Netflix often premieres its movies on the streaming platform and rarely shows its movies in theaters.
Apple finds itself in a difficult place with the need to spend more on content to boost subscribers, but also having less to spend on movies and content due to a smaller subscriber base. With the parent company a cash cow, Apple may be able to maintain losses for its streaming business if it chooses to, but could also push for a larger focus on profits.
AAPL Price Action: Apple stock is down 2% to $253.38 on Friday versus a 52-week trading range of $164.08 to $260.09. Apple stock is up 37% year-to-date in 2024.
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Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bullish stance on Dollar Tree (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DLTR#NASDAQ">DLTR</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 DLTR, 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 8 uncommon options trades for Dollar Tree.
This isn't normal.
The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 75% bullish and 25%, bearish.
Out of all of the special options we uncovered, 4 are puts, for a total amount of $189,850, and 4 are calls, for a total amount of $149,310.
<h3>Expected Price Movements</h3>
Analyzing the Volume and Open Interest in these contracts, it seems that the big players have been eyeing a price window from $55.0 to $105.0 for Dollar Tree during the past quarter. 
<h3>Analyzing Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
In terms of liquidity and interest, the mean open interest for Dollar Tree options trades today is 1512.12 with a total volume of 601.00.
In the following chart, we are able to follow the development of volume and open interest of call and put options for Dollar Tree's big money trades within a strike price range of $55.0 to $105.0 over the last 30 days.
<h3>Dollar Tree Call and Put Volume: 30-Day Overview</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1735328729_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>DLTR</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$8.95</td>
<td>$8.85</td>
<td>$8.85</td>
<td>$75.00</td>
<td>$90.2K</td>
<td>681</td>
<td align="right">114</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DLTR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$12.2</td>
<td>$12.05</td>
<td>$12.2</td>
<td>$65.00</td>
<td>$58.5K</td>
<td>1.2K</td>
<td align="right">171</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DLTR</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$3.35</td>
<td>$3.2</td>
<td>$3.2</td>
<td>$55.00</td>
<td>$35.5K</td>
<td>508</td>
<td align="right">114</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DLTR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$6.55</td>
<td>$6.3</td>
<td>$6.55</td>
<td>$105.00</td>
<td>$34.7K</td>
<td>805</td>
<td align="right">53</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DLTR</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$4.2</td>
<td>$4.15</td>
<td>$4.15</td>
<td>$70.00</td>
<td>$34.0K</td>
<td>7.9K</td>
<td align="right">96</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Dollar Tree</h3>
Dollar Tree operates discount stores across the United States and Canada, with over 8,800 shops under its namesake banner and 7,700 under Family Dollar. About 47% of Dollar Tree's sales in fiscal 2023 were composed of consumables (including food, health and beauty, and cleaning products), around 45% from variety items (including toys and homewares), and over 5% from seasonal items. Dollar Tree sells most of its merchandise at the $1.25 price point and positions its stores in well-populated suburban markets. Conversely, Family Dollar primarily sells consumable merchandise (80% of the banner's sales) at prices below $10. About two thirds of Family Dollar's stores are in urban and suburban markets, with the remaining one third located in rural areas.
Following our analysis of the options activities associated with Dollar Tree, we pivot to a closer look at the company's own performance.
<h3>Present Market Standing of Dollar Tree</h3>
<ul>
<li>Currently trading with a volume of 1,242,256, the DLTR's price is up by 0.39%, now at $76.49. </li>
<li>RSI readings suggest the stock is currently may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Anticipated earnings release is in 75 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Expert Opinions on Dollar Tree</h3>
5 market experts have recently issued ratings for this stock, with a consensus target price of $78.4.
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&#x2A; An analyst from BMO Capital has decided to maintain their Market Perform rating on Dollar Tree, which currently sits at a price target of $70. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Guggenheim continues to hold a Buy rating for Dollar Tree, targeting a price of $100. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Telsey Advisory Group continues to hold a Market Perform rating for Dollar Tree, targeting a price of $75. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Telsey Advisory Group persists with their Market Perform rating on Dollar Tree, maintaining a target price of $75. 
&#x2A; In a cautious move, an analyst from Piper Sandler downgraded its rating to Neutral, setting a price target of $72. 
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This Is What Whales Are Betting On Dollar Tree

Investors with significant funds have taken a bullish position in Kraft Heinz (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KHC#NASDAQ">KHC</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 KHC usually indicates foreknowledge of upcoming events.
Today, Benzinga's options scanner identified 8 options transactions for Kraft Heinz. This is an unusual occurrence. The sentiment among these large-scale traders is mixed, with 62% being bullish and 37% bearish. Of all the options we discovered, 7 are puts, valued at $374,135, and there was a single call, worth $37,179.
<h3>Predicted Price Range</h3>
Taking into account the Volume and Open Interest on these contracts, it appears that whales have been targeting a price range from $31.0 to $35.0 for Kraft Heinz over the last 3 months. 
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Development</h3>
Looking at the volume and open interest is an insightful way to conduct due diligence on a stock.
This data can help you track the liquidity and interest for Kraft Heinz'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 Kraft Heinz's whale activity within a strike price range from $31.0 to $35.0 in the last 30 days. 
<h3>Kraft Heinz Call and Put Volume: 30-Day Overview</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1735328724_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>KHC</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$4.95</td>
<td>$4.85</td>
<td>$4.95</td>
<td>$35.00</td>
<td>$101.4K</td>
<td>550</td>
<td align="right">206</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>KHC</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$5.1</td>
<td>$5.0</td>
<td>$5.0</td>
<td>$35.00</td>
<td>$50.0K</td>
<td>4.4K</td>
<td align="right">500</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>KHC</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$5.05</td>
<td>$4.9</td>
<td>$4.96</td>
<td>$35.00</td>
<td>$49.6K</td>
<td>4.4K</td>
<td align="right">400</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>KHC</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$5.05</td>
<td>$4.9</td>
<td>$4.95</td>
<td>$35.00</td>
<td>$49.5K</td>
<td>4.4K</td>
<td align="right">300</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>KHC</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$5.05</td>
<td>$4.9</td>
<td>$4.95</td>
<td>$35.00</td>
<td>$49.5K</td>
<td>4.4K</td>
<td align="right">200</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Kraft Heinz</h3>
In July 2015, Kraft merged with Heinz to create the third-largest food and beverage manufacturer in North America behind wide-moats PepsiCo and Nestle and the fifth-largest player in the world. Beyond its namesake brands, the combined firm's portfolio includes Oscar Mayer, Velveeta, and Philadelphia. While the retail channel drives around 85% of its total sales, the firm also maintains a growing presence in the foodservice arena. Outside North America, Kraft Heinz's global reach counts a distribution network in Europe and emerging markets that drives about 25% of its consolidated sales base, as its products are sold in more than 190 countries and territories.
Having examined the options trading patterns of Kraft Heinz, our attention now turns directly to the company. This shift allows us to delve into its present market position and performance
<h3>Where Is Kraft Heinz Standing Right Now?</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a trading volume of 3,467,480, the price of KHC is up by 0.44%, reaching $30.68.</li>
<li>Current RSI values indicate that the stock is is currently neutral between overbought and oversold.</li>
<li>Next earnings report is scheduled for 47 days from now.</li>
</ul>
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Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bullish stance on Newmont (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NEM#NYSE">NEM</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 NEM, 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 17 uncommon options trades for Newmont.
This isn't normal.
The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 70% bullish and 29%, bearish.
Out of all of the special options we uncovered, 4 are puts, for a total amount of $878,860, and 13 are calls, for a total amount of $1,463,819.
<h3>Projected Price Targets</h3>
Based on the trading activity, it appears that the significant investors are aiming for a price territory stretching from $25.0 to $60.0 for Newmont over the recent three months. 
<h3>Analyzing Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
In terms of liquidity and interest, the mean open interest for Newmont options trades today is 3719.23 with a total volume of 6,237.00.
In the following chart, we are able to follow the development of volume and open interest of call and put options for Newmont's big money trades within a strike price range of $25.0 to $60.0 over the last 30 days.
<h3>Newmont Option Activity Analysis: Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1735328719_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>NEM</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$7.15</td>
<td>$7.05</td>
<td>$7.11</td>
<td>$45.00</td>
<td>$498.8K</td>
<td>7.8K</td>
<td align="right">700</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NEM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$6.05</td>
<td>$6.0</td>
<td>$6.0</td>
<td>$37.50</td>
<td>$300.0K</td>
<td>10.1K</td>
<td align="right">5</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NEM</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>11/21/25</td>
<td>$5.75</td>
<td>$5.65</td>
<td>$5.65</td>
<td>$40.00</td>
<td>$282.5K</td>
<td>689</td>
<td align="right">500</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NEM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/19/25</td>
<td>$8.55</td>
<td>$8.5</td>
<td>$8.55</td>
<td>$32.50</td>
<td>$210.3K</td>
<td>3</td>
<td align="right">248</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NEM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>10/17/25</td>
<td>$6.75</td>
<td>$6.65</td>
<td>$6.75</td>
<td>$35.00</td>
<td>$201.8K</td>
<td>1</td>
<td align="right">300</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Newmont</h3>
Newmont is the world's largest gold miner. It bought Goldcorp in 2019, combined its Nevada mines in a joint venture with competitor Barrick later that year, and also purchased competitor Newcrest in November 2023. Its portfolio includes 17 wholly or majority owned mines and interests in two joint ventures in the Americas, Africa, Australia and Papua New Guinea. The company is expected to produce roughly 5.5 million ounces of gold in 2024 from its core mines and 6.8 million in total. It is likely to sell a number of its higher cost, smaller mines accounting for 20% of forecast sales in 2024. Newmont also produces material amounts of copper, silver, zinc, and lead as byproducts. It had about two decades of gold reserves along with significant byproduct reserves at the end of December 2023.
Having examined the options trading patterns of Newmont, our attention now turns directly to the company. This shift allows us to delve into its present market position and performance
<h3>Current Position of Newmont</h3>
<ul>
<li>Currently trading with a volume of 2,962,708, the NEM's price is down by -0.38%, now at $37.95. </li>
<li>RSI readings suggest the stock is currently may be approaching oversold.</li>
<li>Anticipated earnings release is in 55 days.</li>
</ul>
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Spotlight on Newmont: Analyzing the Surge in Options Activity

Cryptocurrency markets are trading down on Friday, with Bitcoin falling below the $95,000 mark.
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<table>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Cryptocurrency</td>
<td>Price&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</td>
<td>Gains +/-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>)</td>
<td> $94,485.63</td>
<td>-1.2%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Ethereum (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/eth/usd">ETH</a>)</td>
<td> $3,358.23</td>
<td>+0.7%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Solana (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/sol/usd">SOL</a>)</td>
<td> $186.67</td>
<td>-1.3%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>XRP (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/xrp/usd">XRP</a>)</td>
<td> $2.17</td>
<td>+0.5%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Dogecoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/doge/usd">DOGE</a>)</td>
<td> $0.3144</td>
<td>+0.1%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/shib/usd">SHIB</a>)</td>
<td> $0.00002185</td>
<td>+0.8%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</figure>
Notable Statistics:
<ul>
<li>IntoTheBlock data shows large transaction volume increasing by 31.6% and daily active addresses falling by 0.04%. Transactions greater than $100,000 are up from 7,853 to 8,785 in a single day. Exchanges netflows are down by 451.9%.</li>
<li>Coinglass data reports 96,455 traders were liquidated in the past 24 hours for $243.64 million.</li>
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<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/12/42698826/bitcoin-options-worth-over-14-billion-expired-today-one-of-the-biggest-events-in-history-heres-what-crypto-investors-should-expect">Bitcoin Options Worth Over $14 Billion Expired Today, One Of The Biggest Events In History: Here&#8217;s What Crypto Investors Should Expect</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42697066/vivek-ramaswamys-strive-applies-for-bitcoin-bond-etf-that-will-track-microstrategys-convertible-securities-market">Vivek Ramaswamy&#8217;s Strive Applies For &#8216;Bitcoin Bond&#8217; ETF That Tracks MicroStrategy&#8217;s Convertible Securities Market</a></li>
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Top Gainers:
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<table>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Cryptocurrency</td>
<td>Price&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</td>
<td>Gains +/-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Virtuals Protocol (CRYPTO: VIRTUAL)</td>
<td> $3.53</td>
<td>+19.8%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Bitget Token (CRYPTO: BGB)</td>
<td> $8.12</td>
<td>+11%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Lido DAO (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/">LDO</a>)</td>
<td> $1.96</td>
<td>+9.6%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</figure>
Trader Notes: As Bitcoin slipped below the $95,000 mark, crypto chart analyst Ali Martinez <a href="https://x.com/ali_charts/status/1872670518329151893">warns</a> that a dip below $92,730 could lead to &#8220;essentially free-fall territory.&#8221;
Meanwhile, Cold Blooded Shiller highlights that Bitcoin is nearing a critical juncture, risking the loss of its green wave momentum since breaking out of the $60,000 consolidation phase.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">first time <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24BTC&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">$BTC</a> is on the verge of losing the green wave since breaking from the $60k consolidation chopfest we begin our prayers <a href="https://t.co/v6TISyMBqC">pic.twitter.com/v6TISyMBqC</a>
&mdash; Cold Blooded Shiller (@ColdBloodShill) <a href="https://twitter.com/ColdBloodShill/status/1872691298479816751?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 27, 2024</a></blockquote>
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Daan Crypto Trades describes Bitcoin as being in a choppy, range-bound state, noting little significant price movement over the past week. 
He <a href="https://x.com/DaanCrypto/status/1872595259370422289">highlights</a> the range high at $99,500 and the range low at $92,000 as key levels to watch, suggesting that trading within this range may not be worthwhile.
Chart analyst Jesse Olson observed that Bitcoin failed to deliver the anticipated Santa rally but did manage a Santa bounce, forming a lower high. 
He cautions that a daily candle close below approximately $94,850 would confirm a bearish shift, urging traders to monitor today's close for further direction
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">It wasn&#39;t a <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Bitcoin?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Bitcoin</a> Santa rally like everyone had hoped but it was a Santa bounce creating a lower high. A candle close below $94,850 ish confirms this today. <a href="https://t.co/wQZpInQi56">https://t.co/wQZpInQi56</a> <a href="https://t.co/NSyvyT2V8L">pic.twitter.com/NSyvyT2V8L</a>
&mdash; Jesse Olson (@JesseOlson) <a href="https://twitter.com/JesseOlson/status/1872672540273115608?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 27, 2024</a></blockquote>
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One of the most interesting and misunderstood dynamics of technical analysis is its fractal nature. This means the same patterns can be seen on charts of different timeframes.
In the stock market, there tends to be support at price levels that had been support previously. This is because of psychology. It is due to remorseful sellers.
These are people who sold shares while the stock was at support that regretted doing so when the price rallied soon after. Many of them decide to buy their shares back if they can get them at the same price they were sold for.
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As you can see on the 4-month chart, there has been support around the $345.00 level for CrowdStrike. This is a graphical illustration of the sellers' remorse of swing traders. These traders typically have time horizons of a few weeks or months.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">One-Day Chart</h2>
The same type of action can be seen on a one-day chart. The $350.00 has been support. This is a graphical illustration of sellers' remorse of traders that have short-term time horizons. This support was created by day traders.
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Following discussions with Supermicro founder Charles Liang and Guo Rui chairman Lin Po-wen, Premier Cho Jung-tai instructed the formation of a cross-ministerial task force to promote renewable energy and facilitate land acquisition for green power projects, Executive Yuan spokesperson Michelle Lee told the TT.
In a separate announcement to the TT, Nvidia Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) revealed plans to establish a secondary headquarters in Taiwan, matching the scale of its Silicon Valley operations.
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National Development Council Minister Paul Liu highlighted to TT Taiwan&#8217;s robust talent pool, infrastructure, and proximity to supply chains as key factors that could contribute towards the country becoming a global hub for AI development.
Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an and New Taipei City Mayor Hou You-yi expressed their commitment to attracting Nvidia&#8217;s new headquarters to the TT.
New Taipei City offered a portfolio of potential sites and incentives to secure the investment. Supermicro is also a key Nvidia client.
Reportedly, Nvidia supplier Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSM#NYSE">TSM</a>) is considering five factories in the heavy industrial city of <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42699969/taiwan-semiconductor-expands-in-taiwan-five-new-factories-aim-to-strengthen-chipmaking-industry" rel="noreferrer noopener">Kaohsiun in Taiwan</a>. The first plant will likely start commercializing by 2025 or a year later.
The chipmaker&#8217;s expansion has prompted the city government to set up water recycling plants and ultra-high-voltage substation facilities to ensure a stable water and power supply.
In the current geopolitical scenario, President Joe Biden <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/09/41087959/us-boosts-taiwans-military-with-567m-defense-support-as-china-concerns-mount" rel="noreferrer noopener">approved $567 million</a> in defense aid for Taiwan in September, strengthening its military capabilities as tensions with China intensified. Additionally, the U.S. approved a&nbsp;$228 million military sale&nbsp;to Taiwan to improve its aircraft combat.
In December,&nbsp;Taiwan Semiconductor showcased its&nbsp;advanced chip fabrication plant&nbsp;debut&nbsp;in Arizona, marking U.S. attempts to reduce dependence on China as a semiconductor supply chain.
The company targets two additional fabs in Arizona, bringing its total investment to $65 billion.
Price Actions: At last check on Friday, SMCI stock was down 5.00% to $32.06. NVDA is down 2.62%.
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