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Piper Sandler analyst Joseph Catanzaro maintains Halozyme Therapeutics (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HALO#NASDAQ">HALO</a>) with a Neutral and raises the price target from $52 to $53.

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NVIDIA Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) has grown to being among the largest companies in the world due to its <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/24/12/42547442/microsof-scoops-up-485000-nvidia-ai-chips-twice-as-many-as-its-closest-rival-meta-report">AI chip dominance</a>. One analyst sees the Santa Clara, California-based company&#8217;s lead expanding.
The Nvidia Analyst: In a note published Thursday, Bank of America analyst Vivek Arya reiterated a Buy rating for Nvidia with a price target of $190.
Main Takeaways: Arya&#8217;s semiconductor team hosted Nvidia CFO Colette Kress for an investor meeting in Las Vegas. 
Arya is more confident in Nvidia as an &#8220;AI incubator.&#8221;
&#8220;NVDA&#8217;s unique/highly leverageable silicon/system/software platform is spawning new growth engines in physical AI/robotics, onpremise AI workstations (Project Digits), AI PC, autonomous driving (Uber, Toyota partnership) &#8211; no other merchant or ASIC rival can match this,&#8221; the analyst said.
Arya noted other positive signs for the company&#8217;s flagship Blackwell chip.
&#8220;Overall, the tone for AI demand remains very strong across both Hopper and new Blackwell platforms,&#8221; the analyst said. &#8220;Hopper run rate is not necessarily tied to demand, but rather to the overall supply situation which can impact the product mix. NVDA noted Hopper remains a very capable product for many customers today, but most customers have outlined their desire for (supply-constrained) Blackwell which is now available across 15 partners and 200+ configurations.&#8221;
Arya foresees possible near-term volatility in Nvidia&#8217;s stock due to possible trade headwinds during the incoming Trump Administration.
Price Action: Shares of Nvidia were down 2.8% to $136.14 at the time of publication Friday.
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A new chapter in the ongoing saga of digital assets is about to unfold <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/12/42686215/2025-crypto-policy-preview-warns-clarity-will-come-from-congress-not-the-sec">on Capitol Hill</a>.
What Happened: The <a href="https://www.foxbusiness.com/politics/senate-banking-committee-launch-subcommittee-digital-assets">announcement </a>that the Senate Banking Committee will create its first-ever subcommittee dedicated to cryptocurrency and blockchain technology signifies far more than just another committee meeting.
It represents a shift in the political landscape, signaling a broader acceptance and integration of digital currencies into the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/12/42701446/crypto-industry-anticipates-policy-overhaul-under-trump-administration">mainstream of U.S. governance</a>.
This isn&#8217;t merely a procedural move; it&#8217;s an acknowledgment of the cryptocurrency sector&#8217;s growing influence, both economically and politically. 
The formation of this subcommittee, under the leadership of Senator Tim Scott (R-SC), comes on the heels of a Republican sweep of the Senate, suggesting a concerted effort to align policy with the evolving world of finance.
It suggests a deliberate move toward addressing the complex issues surrounding digital assets, acknowledging their potential to disrupt the traditional financial system. 
While the motivations may differ from individual to individual, the message is clear, the United States is no longer ignoring this asset class.
The choice of Senator Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo.), a known Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) advocate, to potentially chair this new subcommittee is a strong signal that the committee isn&#8217;t just a performative gesture but one that will actively explore the possibilities of digital assets.
This, combined with the involvement of other pro-crypto senators, suggests that the committee will not seek to stifle innovation, but rather to define a clear path for it. 
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Why It Matters: It&#8217;s a shift away from a primarily cautious approach to a potentially more proactive and innovation-focused one.
It is understood the goal of this committee is to work towards a cohesive legal framework for the industry, something that has been highly sought after by the industry.
With the GOP controlling both the House and Senate, and a President who has <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/01/42827796/maga-meme-coin-surges-20-boosting-donald-trumps-crypto-portfolio-11-9m">expressed interest in the crypto industry</a>, this newly established subcommittee is poised to make substantial headway in shaping the country&#8217;s policy toward digital assets.
However, the real test will be how this subcommittee navigates the regulatory challenges, particularly with financial regulators and existing government frameworks. 
The clashes between those in favor of these new assets, and traditional institutions that have been historically resistant, are coming to a head.
The cryptocurrency industry is bracing for the results of this political initiative. 
These are crucial moments, as policy crafted within the confines of this Senate subcommittee will significantly impact the trajectory of digital asset development and integration into the American economy. 
This is no longer a niche industry, but a sector demanding <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42356067/venture-capitalist-david-sacks-appointed-as-white-house-ai-crypto-czar-by-trump">a seat at the table</a>.
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Benchmark analyst Mike Hickey reiterates Imax (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IMAX#NYSE">IMAX</a>) with a Buy and maintains $30 price target.

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Piper Sandler analyst Peter Keith maintains Arhaus (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARHS#NASDAQ">ARHS</a>) with a Overweight and raises the price target from $14 to $15.

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Whales with a lot of money to spend have taken a noticeably bearish stance on Advanced Micro Devices.
Looking at options history for Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>) we detected 77 trades.
If we consider the specifics of each trade, it is accurate to state that 35% of the investors opened trades with bullish expectations and 50% with bearish.
From the overall spotted trades, 33 are puts, for a total amount of $2,121,030 and 44, calls, for a total amount of $3,727,344.
<h3>Projected Price Targets</h3>
After evaluating the trading volumes and Open Interest, it's evident that the major market movers are focusing on a price band between $100.0 and $310.0 for Advanced Micro Devices, spanning the last three months.
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Trends</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 Advanced Micro Devices'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 Advanced Micro Devices's whale activity within a strike price range from $100.0 to $310.0 in the last 30 days. 
<h3>Advanced Micro Devices Option Volume And Open Interest Over Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1736530234_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Significant Options Trades Detected:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>AMD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$6.45</td>
<td>$6.4</td>
<td>$6.4</td>
<td>$120.00</td>
<td>$640.0K</td>
<td>6.2K</td>
<td>2.5K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$6.6</td>
<td>$6.55</td>
<td>$6.55</td>
<td>$125.00</td>
<td>$314.4K</td>
<td>9.2K</td>
<td>1.4K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$6.5</td>
<td>$6.4</td>
<td>$6.45</td>
<td>$125.00</td>
<td>$272.1K</td>
<td>9.2K</td>
<td>1.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMD</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$51.0</td>
<td>$50.9</td>
<td>$50.9</td>
<td>$165.00</td>
<td>$254.5K</td>
<td>220</td>
<td>51</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMD</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$9.9</td>
<td>$9.8</td>
<td>$9.82</td>
<td>$120.00</td>
<td>$244.8K</td>
<td>24.2K</td>
<td>1.7K</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Advanced Micro Devices</h3>
Advanced Micro Devices designs a variety of digital semiconductors for markets such as PCs, gaming consoles, data centers, industrial, and automotive applications. AMD's traditional strength was in central processing units and graphics processing units used in PCs and data centers. Additionally, the firm supplies the chips found in prominent game consoles such as the Sony PlayStation and Microsoft Xbox. In 2022, the firm acquired field-programmable gate array leader Xilinx to diversify its business and augment its opportunities in key end markets such as data center and automotive.
Having examined the options trading patterns of Advanced Micro Devices, our attention now turns directly to the company. This shift allows us to delve into its present market position and performance
<h3>Advanced Micro Devices's Current Market Status</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a trading volume of 34,794,559, the price of AMD is down by -5.49%, reaching $115.15.</li>
<li>Current RSI values indicate that the stock is may be approaching oversold.</li>
<li>Next earnings report is scheduled for 18 days from now.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Professional Analyst Ratings for Advanced Micro Devices</h3>
3 market experts have recently issued ratings for this stock, with a consensus target price of $132.33333333333334.
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&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Morgan Stanley continues to hold a Equal-Weight rating for Advanced Micro Devices, targeting a price of $158. 
&#x2A; In a cautious move, an analyst from HSBC downgraded its rating to Reduce, setting a price target of $110. 
&#x2A; Reflecting concerns, an analyst from Goldman Sachs lowers its rating to Neutral with a new price target of $129.
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Investors with significant funds have taken a bullish position in Jefferies Financial Gr (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JEF#NYSE">JEF</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 JEF usually indicates foreknowledge of upcoming events.
Today, Benzinga's options scanner identified 8 options transactions for Jefferies Financial Gr. This is an unusual occurrence. The sentiment among these large-scale traders is mixed, with 50% being bullish and 37% bearish. Of all the options we discovered, 7 are puts, valued at $288,377, and there was a single call, worth $35,000.
<h3>Predicted Price Range</h3>
After evaluating the trading volumes and Open Interest, it's evident that the major market movers are focusing on a price band between $72.5 and $85.0 for Jefferies Financial Gr, spanning the last three months.
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Development</h3>
Examining the volume and open interest provides crucial insights into stock research. This information is key in gauging liquidity and interest levels for Jefferies Financial Gr's options at certain strike prices. Below, we present a snapshot of the trends in volume and open interest for calls and puts across Jefferies Financial Gr's significant trades, within a strike price range of $72.5 to $85.0, over the past month.
<h3>Jefferies Financial Gr Option Activity Analysis: Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1736530229_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Noteworthy Options Activity:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>JEF</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$10.5</td>
<td>$9.9</td>
<td>$10.2</td>
<td>$80.00</td>
<td>$101.9K</td>
<td>219</td>
<td>100</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>JEF</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$0.3</td>
<td>$0.15</td>
<td>$0.28</td>
<td>$85.00</td>
<td>$35.0K</td>
<td>1.3K</td>
<td>1.2K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>JEF</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$5.5</td>
<td>$5.0</td>
<td>$5.0</td>
<td>$77.50</td>
<td>$33.5K</td>
<td>1.2K</td>
<td>137</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>JEF</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$4.9</td>
<td>$4.4</td>
<td>$4.9</td>
<td>$77.50</td>
<td>$32.8K</td>
<td>1.2K</td>
<td>135</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>JEF</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$5.1</td>
<td>$4.3</td>
<td>$4.3</td>
<td>$77.50</td>
<td>$32.6K</td>
<td>1.2K</td>
<td>635</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Jefferies Financial Gr</h3>
Jefferies Financial Group Inc is a diversified financial services company. It has two reportable segments; Investment Banking and Capital Markets which is also the majority revenue generating segment, includes securities, commodities, corporate lending, futures and foreign exchange capital markets activities and its investment banking business, which provides underwriting and financial advisory services to clients across different sectors. The Asset Management reportable business segment provides alternative investment management services to investors in the U.S. and overseas and generates investment income from capital invested in and managed by it or its affiliated asset managers.
<h3>Present Market Standing of Jefferies Financial Gr</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a volume of 2,454,272, the price of JEF is down -12.08% at $70.45. </li>
<li>RSI indicators hint that the underlying stock may be oversold.</li>
<li>Next earnings are expected to be released in 75 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What The Experts Say On Jefferies Financial Gr</h3>
In the last month, 1 experts released ratings on this stock with an average target price of $81.0.
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&#x2A; An analyst from Oppenheimer persists with their Outperform rating on Jefferies Financial Gr, maintaining a target price of $81. 
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Jefferies Financial Gr's Options: A Look at What the Big Money is Thinking

Financial giants have made a conspicuous bullish move on Procter &amp; Gamble. Our analysis of options history for Procter &amp; Gamble (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PG#NYSE">PG</a>) revealed 8 unusual trades.
Delving into the details, we found 50% of traders were bullish, while 37% showed bearish tendencies. Out of all the trades we spotted, 5 were puts, with a value of $231,107, and 3 were calls, valued at $110,698.
<h3>Predicted Price Range</h3>
Based on the trading activity, it appears that the significant investors are aiming for a price territory stretching from $155.0 to $170.0 for Procter &amp; Gamble over the recent three months. 
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Trends</h3>
Assessing the volume and open interest is a strategic step in options trading. These metrics shed light on the liquidity and investor interest in Procter &amp; Gamble's options at specified strike prices. The forthcoming data visualizes the fluctuation in volume and open interest for both calls and puts, linked to Procter &amp; Gamble's substantial trades, within a strike price spectrum from $155.0 to $170.0 over the preceding 30 days.
<h3>Procter &amp; Gamble 30-Day Option Volume &amp; Interest Snapshot</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1736530223_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Significant Options Trades Detected:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>PG</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$9.0</td>
<td>$8.25</td>
<td>$8.46</td>
<td>$165.00</td>
<td>$77.8K</td>
<td>2.4K</td>
<td align="right">51</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PG</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$4.2</td>
<td>$4.15</td>
<td>$4.2</td>
<td>$155.00</td>
<td>$61.3K</td>
<td>687</td>
<td align="right">188</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PG</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$1.51</td>
<td>$1.35</td>
<td>$1.51</td>
<td>$170.00</td>
<td>$57.4K</td>
<td>1.9K</td>
<td align="right">414</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PG</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$3.6</td>
<td>$3.35</td>
<td>$3.52</td>
<td>$155.00</td>
<td>$32.3K</td>
<td>2.4K</td>
<td align="right">79</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PG</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$13.95</td>
<td>$13.7</td>
<td>$13.7</td>
<td>$170.00</td>
<td>$31.5K</td>
<td>1.6K</td>
<td align="right">53</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Procter &amp; Gamble</h3>
Since its founding in 1837, Procter &amp; Gamble has become one of the world's largest consumer product manufacturers, generating more than $80 billion in annual sales. It operates with a lineup of leading brands, including more than 20 that generate north of $1 billion each in annual global sales, such as Tide laundry detergent, Charmin toilet paper, Pantene shampoo, and Pampers diapers. Sales outside its home turf represent more than half of the firm's consolidated total.
After a thorough review of the options trading surrounding Procter &amp; Gamble, we move to examine the company in more detail. This includes an assessment of its current market status and performance.
<h3>Present Market Standing of Procter &amp; Gamble</h3>
<ul>
<li>Trading volume stands at 2,846,699, with PG's price down by -1.74%, positioned at $159.28.</li>
<li>RSI indicators show the stock to be may be oversold.</li>
<li>Earnings announcement expected in 12 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What Analysts Are Saying About Procter &amp; Gamble</h3>
A total of 2 professional analysts have given their take on this stock in the last 30 days, setting an average price target of $192.5.
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&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Wells Fargo keeps a Overweight rating on Procter &amp; Gamble with a target price of $176. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from DA Davidson continues to hold a Buy rating for Procter &amp; Gamble, targeting a price of $209. 
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Mark Cuban's journey to billionaire status is filled with <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/24/12/42649292/mark-cubans-surprising-purchase-of-a-whole-town-near-dallas-was-a-favor-for-a-friend-and-he-wanted-to-rename-it-to-dinosaur-texas">bold moves and quirky decisions</a>. Still, one of his most outrageous stories involves buying a $25 million mansion without ever stepping foot inside. For most people, a purchase that big would require months of research, endless walk-throughs and plenty of second opinions. For Cuban? He took a leap of faith – and it paid off.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">A Deal Too Good to Pass up</h2>
After selling his first major company, MicroSolutions, for $6 million in 1990 and later striking gold with Broadcast.com (which <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/education/24/10/41234173/how-mark-cuban-turned-broadcast-com-into-5-7b-sale-we-were-the-youtube-of-our-day">Yahoo purchased for $5.9 billion in 1999</a>), Cuban had the kind of financial freedom most can only dream of. So, when one of his former business partners came to him with an offer, he jumped on it.
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The pitch was simple: a massive 24,000-square-foot mansion that had originally cost $25 million to build was available for half the price – just $12 million. Cuban didn't even blink. He bought the house sight unseen. &#8220;I'll buy it, sight unseen,&#8221; he <a href="https://youtu.be/kbEOJLiIjUM?si=h1yX6MBArp1wfLLp&amp;t=536">said</a>, trusting the deal was too good to pass up.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">A House Too Big to Handle</h2>
Cuban's new home was enormous and had so many rooms that even years later, he hadn't visited all of them. "There were times I'd go years without going upstairs," Cuban admitted. And when he finally did venture upstairs, there were entire rooms that still felt like a mystery to him. Even today, he's unsure how many bedrooms or bathrooms the house has.
What did Cuban do with all that space? Before he got married, he filled it with … nothing. Instead of furniture, his ballroom became a personal whiffle ball stadium. Complete with bases and a bar, it was the perfect setup for games with friends. &#8220;You could curve the ball and hit and run and hit home runs," Cuban said. He only started adding furniture after tying the knot.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">From Humble Beginnings to Lavish Living</h2>
Cuban's rise to wealth makes his extravagant purchase even more remarkable. In the early '80s, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/24/11/42193386/mark-cuban-shared-600-a-month-dallas-apartment-with-5-guys-and-slept-on-the-living-room-floor-i-had-nothing-so-i-had-nothing-to-lose">he shared a $600-a-month Dallas apartment</a> with five other guys. Cuban didn't even have a bedroom – he slept in a sleeping bag on the living room floor. His wardrobe lived in a corner, perpetually wrinkled and his glasses were held together by athletic tape.&nbsp;
His first job in Dallas was bartending at Elan, where he relied on happy-hour snacks to stretch his budget. He later sold software at Your Business Software, learning on the fly despite knowing little about computers. Cuban was even fired from that job after prioritizing a deal over opening the store, but it was a blessing in disguise. That firing pushed him to start his first company, MicroSolutions.
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Mark Cuban Bought His First 'Enormous' $25 Million Mansion Sight Unseen For Half The Price. It Was So Huge He Avoided The Upstairs For Years

Benchmark analyst Mark Zgutowicz reiterates Getty Images Holdings (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GETY#NYSE">GETY</a>) with a Buy and maintains $6 price target.

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U.S. stocks were lower, with the Dow Jones index falling over 700 points on Friday.
Shares of TD Synnex Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SNX#NYSE">SNX</a>) rose sharply in today's session after the company reported <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/42915528/td-synnex-shares-delivers-earnings-beat-and-boosts-dividend-by-10">better-than-expected quarterly financial results.</a>
Quarterly revenue of $15.85 billion, up 10% Y/Y, exceeded the analyst view of $15.22 billion. The Fremont, California-based company reported an adjusted EPS of $3.09, beating the street view of $3.05.
TD Synnex shares jumped 5.5% to $128.76 on Friday.
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<li>Microvast Holdings Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MVST#NASDAQ">MVST</a>) shares jumped 37.3% to $2.57 after the company announced a developments in its True All-Solid-State Battery technology.</li>
<li>Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WBA#NASDAQ">WBA</a>) gained 23.6% to $11.40 after the company reported better-than-expected first-quarter financial results.</li>
<li>Savers Value Village Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SVV#NYSE">SVV</a>) surged 13.5% to $10.63 after the company reported preliminary fourth quarter and full year net sales.</li>
<li>Oculis Holding AG (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OCS#NASDAQ">OCS</a>) gained 13.1% to $21.14.</li>
<li>Sasol Ltd (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SSL#NYSE">SSL</a>) gained 13.1% to $4.99.</li>
<li>Pacira Biosciences Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PCRX#NASDAQ">PCRX</a>) climbed 12.1% to $20.83 after the company reported a preliminary year-over-year increase in FY25 revenue.</li>
<li>Royalty Pharma plc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RPRX#NASDAQ">RPRX</a>) gained 10.6% to $28.97 after the company announced it increased its quarterly dividend.</li>
<li>Merus NV (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MRUS#NASDAQ">MRUS</a>) gained 9.8% to $46.35.</li>
<li>Teekay Tankers Ltd (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TNK#NYSE">TNK</a>) rose 8.1% to $45.56.</li>
<li>Talos Energy Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TALO#NYSE">TALO</a>) gained 6.2% to $10.58.</li>
<li>TD Synnex Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SNX#NYSE">SNX</a>) rose 5.5% to $128.76 after the company reported better-than-expected quarterly financial results.</li>
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TD Bank, or Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TD#TSX">TD</a>), will consider selling its 10.1% stake in Charles Schwab Corp. The sale is part of a strategic review stemming from the Canadian bank&#8217;s <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/24/10/41271816/td-bank-to-face-3b-penalty-growth-limits-in-us-settlement-over-anti-money-laundering-failures">U.S. money-laundering scandal</a>. 
Incoming TD Bank CEO Raymond Chun confirmed the process to <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-01-07/td-mulling-fate-of-schwab-stake-in-review-incoming-ceo-says?srnd=phx-deals">Bloomberg</a>.
Meanwhile, Eyenovia Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EYEN#NASDAQ">EYEN</a>) hired New York-based investment bank Chardan to explore either a reverse merger or sale. The ophthalmic technology company is keen on conserving cash while continuing to develop its <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/biotech/24/08/40514648/why-is-eye-disease-focused-eyenovia-stock-trading-higher-on-thursday">Gen-2 Optejet device</a>. 
By cutting spending by 60%, Eyenovia is stretching its financial resources to give itself more time to consider potential opportunities. Whether that turns out to be a deal remains to be seen.
Smart Share Global Ltd (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EM#NASDAQ">EM</a>) is also considering buyout offers. So far, only Trustar Capital offered to take the company private at 62 cents per share. That&#8217;s <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/small-cap/25/01/42809956/why-is-smart-share-global-stock-surging-premarket-on-monday">a tempting 74.8% premium</a>. 
Smart Share boasted a financial war chest of $440.9 million as of mid-2024.
Lastly, Warburg Pincus is exploring a sale of Boca Raton, Florida-based medical software firm Modernizing Medicine. Reuters reports that the auction could attract bids north of $5 billion.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Off The Block</h2>
Revelyst, the former Vista Outdoor Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VSTO#NYSE">VSTO</a>) unit that includes bicycle-related brands, is officially owned by investment firm Strategic Value Partners as part of a $1.125 billion deal. 
True Religion, the jeans brand that&#8217;s as resilient as its famously chunky stitching, has a new owner. After surviving <a href="https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2020-04-13/true-religion-files-for-bankruptcy-again-as-denims-allure-fades">two bankruptcies</a>, the brand began collecting offers from apparel companies and private equity firms, CNBC <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2024/02/15/jeans-brand-true-religion-exploring-sale.html">reported</a> last year. Acon Investments, teaming up with a fund led by American Eagle CEO Jay Schottenstein, emerged as a winning bidder.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Updates From The Block</h2>
Houston-based gas power producer Calpine received a $30-billion offer from Constellation Energy (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CEG#NASDAQ">CEG</a>), a nuclear power giant known for its &#8220;emissions-free&#8221; messaging. The deal marks a significant pivot for Constellation, which spun off from Exelon in 2022 and has since doubled its share price. Calpine, previously taken private in 2018 for $17 billion by Energy Capital Partners, Access Industries and CPP Investments, would bring a major gas-fired portfolio under Constellation&#8217;s umbrella, forcing a rethinking of its <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/green-energy">green-energy branding</a>.
Walt Disney Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIS#NYSE">DIS</a>) and Fubotv Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FUBO#NYSE">FUBO</a>) have agreed to merge their <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/entertainment/25/01/42857294/fubo-gets-fairy-tale-outcome-analyst-says-disney-deal-lowers-risks-overhang-on-stock">live TV streaming businesses</a>. Disney will take a 70% ownership stake in Fubo and the combined entity will become the second-largest live TV streamer in North America, with 6.2 million subscribers — trailing YouTube TV. Hulu + Live TV is included in the deal, while the rest of Hulu remains independent. As part of the agreement, Fubo <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/09/40855153/fubotvs-lawsuit-against-disney-fox-and-warner-scheduled-for-october-2025-trial-report">will drop its lawsuit</a> against Disney-backed Venu Sports. Disney and its partners will pay Fubo $220 million and Disney will provide a $145 million term loan due in 2026. The deal also includes a $130 million termination fee if it fails to close due to regulatory issues.
KKR &amp; Co. Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KKR#NYSE">KKR</a>) is extending its offer period to FUJI SOFT shareholders from Jan. 9 to Jan. 24, seemingly hoping patience will outlast Bain Capital's aggressive courtship. Bain Capital, meanwhile, has gone full &#8220;hostile partial takeover&#8221; mode. But KKR, as the largest shareholder, is reportedly confident that Bain Capital's offer <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/42894417/kkr-extends-tender-offer-for-fuji-soft-amid-bain-capitals-hostile-bid">will not gain traction</a>.
Paychex, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PAYX#NASDAQ">PAYX</a>) is acquiring Paycor HCM, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PYCR#NASDAQ">PYCR</a>) in an all-cash deal valued at $4.1 billion, offering $22.50 per share — a 19% premium over Paycor's recent trading average. The acquisition, unanimously approved by both companies&#8217; boards, is set to close in the first half of 2025, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/42855388/paychex-buys-paycor-41-billion-deal-to-strengthen-ai-driven-hr-solutions">pending regulatory approvals</a>.
The Goodyear Tire &amp; Rubber Company (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GT#NASDAQ">GT</a>) entered <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/42873285/goodyear-sells-dunlop-brand-to-sumitomo-rubber-expects-65-million-annual-soi-impact">a deal to sell its Dunlop brand</a> to Sumitomo Rubber Industries (SRI) for cash <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/01/n42865505/goodyear-announces-sale-of-dunlop-brand-to-sumitomo-rubber-industries" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">proceeds of around $701 million</a>. The purchase amount covers the brand transfer across Europe, North America and Oceania, a transition support fee and Dunlop tire inventory purchase. The deal also includes ongoing offtake, licensing and other commercial arrangements. Dunlop brand includes trademarks and related intangible assets for consumer, commercial and specialty tires across Europe, North America and Oceania. As per the deal, Goodyear will continue producing and distributing Dunlop consumer tires in Europe until at least Dec. 31, 2025, paying royalties to SRI while retaining all profits.
Italy&#8217;s Banca Ifis on Wednesday made a 298 million euro ($309 million) offer in shares and cash for its competitor, specialty lender Illimity Bank S.p.A. 
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Bankruptcy Block</h2>
Prospect Medical Holdings is working with law firm Sidley Austin and consulting firm Alvarez &amp; Marsal to restructure three Connecticut hospitals that are under financial strain, according <a href="https://www.wsj.com/articles/prospect-medical-explores-restructuring-56ab7a48" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">to</a> The Wall Street Journal. Prospect purchased the hospitals (located in Waterbury, Manchester and Vernon) in 2016. Yale New Haven Health System intended to buy the hospitals for $435 million in 2022, but an agreement never came to fruition. As of Friday, the hospitals have not yet filed for bankruptcy.
Corsa Coal Corp. (TSXV:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CSO#TSXV">CSO</a>) filed for voluntary chapter 11 relief in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania on Jan. 6. It intends to conduct a sale of its assets. The company committed $15 million in debtor-in-possession financing to support operations during the bankruptcy and sale process.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Notes From The Block</h2>
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<li>At least 686 U.S. companies filed for bankruptcy in 2024, according to the <a href="https://www.ft.com/content/ac3c1e2f-c9bc-417e-a686-7170e1bf8533">Financial Times</a>.</li>
<li>That&#8217;s up about 8% from 2023. It&#8217;s also higher than any year since the 828 filings in 2010. Recall how companies were still reeling from the financial crisis at the time.</li>
<li>At least 30 of last year's bankruptcy filers had at least $1 billion in liabilities at the time of filing, the publication noted, citing data from S&amp;P Global Market Intelligence.</li>
<li>Some of the major bankruptcies from 2024 included Party City, Tupperware, Red Lobster, Spirit Airlines and Avon Products.</li>
<li>It&#8217;s worth noting that liability management exercises are becoming increasingly common. These out-of-court sessions are meant to serve as a workaround or alternative to bankruptcy.</li>
<li>Joshua Clark, a senior director at Fitch Ratings, notes that many of the companies that go through those types of ordeals go bankrupt anyway if a debt agreement falls apart.</li>
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