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

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Nu Holdings Ltd is engaged in providing digital banking services. It offers several financial services such as Credit cards, Personal Account, Investments, Personal Loans, Insurance, Mobile payments, Business Accounts, and Rewards. The company earns the majority of its revenue in Brazil.

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This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders often look for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges away from its normal worth. Abnormal amounts of trading activity could push option prices to hyperbolic or underperforming levels. 
Below are some instances of options activity happening in the Financials sector: 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>HOOD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$32.00</td>
<td>$50.0K</td>
<td>262</td>
<td>4.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>RKT</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$22.20</td>
<td>$27.9K</td>
<td>101</td>
<td>538</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>COIN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$185.00</td>
<td>$25.4K</td>
<td>688</td>
<td>527</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>V</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$140.00</td>
<td>$36.0K</td>
<td>106</td>
<td>370</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>JPM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$230.00</td>
<td>$34.1K</td>
<td>3.8K</td>
<td>309</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ARCC</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$15.00</td>
<td>$41.6K</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>289</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ALLY</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$35.00</td>
<td>$27.6K</td>
<td>1.1K</td>
<td>173</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MET</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/20/26</td>
<td>$65.00</td>
<td>$79.0K</td>
<td>491</td>
<td>103</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>FUTU</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$110.00</td>
<td>$31.2K</td>
<td>417</td>
<td>18</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NU</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$15.00</td>
<td>$26.7K</td>
<td>604</td>
<td>5</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These bullet-by-bullet explanations have been constructed using the accompanying table. 
• For HOOD (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HOOD#NASDAQ">HOOD</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 10 day(s) on April 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 100 contract(s) at a $32.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $50.0K, with a price of $500.0 per contract. There were 262 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 4044 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For RKT (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RKT#NYSE">RKT</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 165 day(s) on September 19, 2025. This event was a transfer of 31 contract(s) at a $22.20 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $27.9K, with a price of $900.0 per contract. There were 101 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 538 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For COIN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COIN#NASDAQ">COIN</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 10 day(s) on April 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 117 contract(s) at a $185.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 19 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $25.4K, with a price of $219.0 per contract. There were 688 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 527 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For V (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/V#NYSE">V</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 648 day(s) on January 15, 2027. This event was a transfer of 2 contract(s) at a $140.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $36.0K, with a price of $18020.0 per contract. There were 106 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 370 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding JPM (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JPM#NYSE">JPM</a>), we observe a call option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 74 day(s) on June 20, 2025. Parties traded 34 contract(s) at a $230.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $34.1K, with a price of $1005.0 per contract. There were 3803 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 309 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding ARCC (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARCC#NASDAQ">ARCC</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 165 day(s) on September 19, 2025. Parties traded 85 contract(s) at a $15.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 9 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $41.6K, with a price of $490.0 per contract. There were 0 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 289 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For ALLY (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ALLY#NYSE">ALLY</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be neutral, expiring in 284 day(s) on January 16, 2026. This event was a transfer of 40 contract(s) at a $35.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $27.6K, with a price of $690.0 per contract. There were 1108 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 173 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For MET (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MET#NYSE">MET</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 347 day(s) on March 20, 2026. This event was a transfer of 100 contract(s) at a $65.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $79.0K, with a price of $790.0 per contract. There were 491 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 103 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For FUTU (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FUTU#NASDAQ">FUTU</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 10 day(s) on April 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 10 contract(s) at a $110.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $31.2K, with a price of $3120.0 per contract. There were 417 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 18 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding NU (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NU#NYSE">NU</a>), we observe a put option trade with neutral sentiment. It expires in 39 day(s) on May 16, 2025. Parties traded 50 contract(s) at a $15.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $26.7K, with a price of $535.0 per contract. There were 604 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 5 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more about unusual options activity</a>. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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Nu Holdings's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NU#NYSE">NU</a>) short percent of float has risen 24.18% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 169.24 million shares sold short, which is 4.52% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 2.62 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?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">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?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">List of the most shorted stocks</a>
<h3>Nu Holdings Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1743789654_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Nu Holdings 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 Nu Holdings'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://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Nu Holdings's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 1.07%, 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?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">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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This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders will search for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges heavily from its normal worth. High amounts of trading activity could push option prices to exaggerated or underestimated levels. 
Here's the list of options activity happening in today's session: 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>HOOD</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>03/28/25</td>
<td>$43.00</td>
<td>$64.0K</td>
<td>5.0K</td>
<td>4.4K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SOFI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>04/04/25</td>
<td>$12.00</td>
<td>$58.0K</td>
<td>4.7K</td>
<td>4.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NU</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>04/04/25</td>
<td>$10.00</td>
<td>$25.6K</td>
<td>224</td>
<td>3.8K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>C</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$85.00</td>
<td>$538.0K</td>
<td>6.6K</td>
<td>1.5K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GS</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$550.00</td>
<td>$42.3K</td>
<td>72</td>
<td>204</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>WFC</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$70.00</td>
<td>$36.7K</td>
<td>5.0K</td>
<td>198</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ICE</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$185.00</td>
<td>$27.8K</td>
<td>25</td>
<td>159</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>USB</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$52.50</td>
<td>$31.3K</td>
<td>699</td>
<td>122</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>EEFT</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$105.00</td>
<td>$35.0K</td>
<td>3</td>
<td>100</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>COIN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$2.50</td>
<td>$190.9K</td>
<td>3.7K</td>
<td>87</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These itemized elaborations have been created using the accompanying table. 
• Regarding HOOD (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HOOD#NASDAQ">HOOD</a>), we observe a put option trade with neutral sentiment. It expires in 2 day(s) on March 28, 2025. Parties traded 1000 contract(s) at a $43.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $64.0K, with a price of $64.0 per contract. There were 5037 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 4469 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For SOFI (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SOFI#NASDAQ">SOFI</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 9 day(s) on April 4, 2025. This event was a transfer of 500 contract(s) at a $12.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $58.0K, with a price of $116.0 per contract. There were 4721 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 4067 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding NU (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NU#NYSE">NU</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 9 day(s) on April 4, 2025. Parties traded 3611 contract(s) at a $10.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 32 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $25.6K, with a price of $7.0 per contract. There were 224 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 3862 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For C (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/C#NYSE">C</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 296 day(s) on January 16, 2026. This event was a transfer of 1474 contract(s) at a $85.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 60 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $538.0K, with a price of $365.0 per contract. There were 6601 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1528 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For GS (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GS#NYSE">GS</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 660 day(s) on January 15, 2027. This event was a transfer of 4 contract(s) at a $550.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $42.3K, with a price of $10580.0 per contract. There were 72 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 204 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For WFC (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WFC#NYSE">WFC</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 86 day(s) on June 20, 2025. This event was a transfer of 144 contract(s) at a $70.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 23 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $36.7K, with a price of $255.0 per contract. There were 5001 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 198 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For ICE (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ICE#NYSE">ICE</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 51 day(s) on May 16, 2025. This event was a transfer of 159 contract(s) at a $185.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 12 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $27.8K, with a price of $175.0 per contract. There were 25 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 159 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding USB (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/USB#NYSE">USB</a>), we observe a put option sweep with neutral sentiment. It expires in 177 day(s) on September 19, 2025. Parties traded 33 contract(s) at a $52.50 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 5 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $31.3K, with a price of $948.0 per contract. There were 699 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 122 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding EEFT (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EEFT#NASDAQ">EEFT</a>), we observe a put option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 51 day(s) on May 16, 2025. Parties traded 100 contract(s) at a $105.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $35.0K, with a price of $350.0 per contract. There were 3 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 100 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding COIN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COIN#NASDAQ">COIN</a>), we observe a call option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 86 day(s) on June 20, 2025. Parties traded 10 contract(s) at a $2.50 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $190.9K, with a price of $19090.0 per contract. There were 3779 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 87 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more about unusual options activity</a>. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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Nu Holdings's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NU#NYSE">NU</a>) short percent of float has risen 13.04% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 136.00 million shares sold short, which is 3.64% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 1.66 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?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">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?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">List of the most shorted stocks</a>
<h3>Nu Holdings Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1742401815_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Nu Holdings 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 Nu Holdings'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://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Nu Holdings's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 1.03%, 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?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">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.

How Is The Market Feeling About Nu Holdings?

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Shares of banks and financial services stocks are trading higher amid an overall market rebound following recent weakness.

On CNBC's &#8220;Mad Money Lightning Round,&#8221; Jim Cramer said Arthur J. Gallagher &amp; Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AJG#NYSE">AJG</a>) is just a &#8220;solid&#8221; company. &#8220;Sometimes stocks are just kind of just quietly going up, and that's <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/AJG">one of them,&#8221; he added.</a>
As per the recent news, Arthur J. Gallagher, on Monday, announced it has acquired the remaining shares of Philippines-based Philpacific Insurance Brokers &amp; Managers, Inc., or Philinsure.
&#8220;I'm not going to repeat my bullishness on it. Would be a mistake,&#8221; Cramer said when asked about Nu Holdings Ltd. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NU#NYSE">NU</a>).
As per the recent earnings report, Nu, on Feb. 20, said it added 4.5 million customers in the fourth quarter, bringing total global customers up to 114.2 million as of Dec. 31, up 22% year-over-year.
Waste Management, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WM#NYSE">WM</a>) is &#8220;fantastic,&#8221; the Mad Money host said.
Supporting his view, CIBC, on March 5, raised the price target on the stock from $227 to $247.
When asked about fuboTV Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FUBO#NYSE">FUBO</a>), he said, &#8220;I'm going to have to say ix-nay.&#8221;
On Feb. 28, FuboTV reported earnings for the fourth quarter of 2024. Revenue of the sports-first live TV streaming platform grew 8.1% year over year to $443.277 million, marginally missing the analyst consensus estimate of $445.798 million.
AllianceBernstein Holding L.P. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AB#NYSE">AB</a>) is just a &#8220;great&#8221; company, Cramer said, &#8220;All systems go there.&#8221;
On Feb. 24, Equitable Holdings Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EQH#NYSE">EQH</a>) announced a cash tender offer for up to 46 million units of AllianceBernstein at $38.50 per unit.
Occidental Petroleum Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OXY#NYSE">OXY</a>) has &#8220;got a lot of debt, and it's just not that great,&#8221; Cramer said, &#8220;Get a better oil.&#8221;
Supporting his view, Raymond James analyst John Freeman, on Monday, downgraded Occidental Petroleum from Strong Buy to Outperform and lowered the price target from $81 to $64.
Cramer said he needs to do some work on Western Digital Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WDC#NASDAQ">WDC</a>).
Cantor Fitzgerald analyst Matthew Prisco, on March 7, maintained Western Digital with an Overweight rating and lowered the price target from $95 to $65.
When asked about Applied Materials, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMAT#NASDAQ">AMAT</a>), he said, &#8220;I've got to tell you, capital equipment is so tied up with China that I can't just get behind it anymore, even though I love these companies.&#8221;
On Monday, Applied Materials announced that its board of directors had approved a 15% increase in the quarterly cash dividend, marking eight consecutive years of higher dividends. The Board also approved a new share repurchase to buy back an additional $10 billion of its shares over time.
Price Action:
<ul>
<li>Arthur J. Gallagher shares fell 0.2% to settle at $325.08 on Wednesday.</li>
<li>Nu Holdings shares gained 2.7% to close at $10.89 during the session.</li>
<li>Waste Management shares fell 0.6% to settle at $222.86.</li>
<li>Applied Materials shares gained 1.4% to close at $149.06.</li>
<li>Fubotv shares gained 0.3% to close at $3.10 on Wednesday.</li>
<li>AllianceBernstein shares settled at $36.87.</li>
<li>Occidental Petroleum shares fell 0.4% to close at $46.10.</li>
<li>Western Digital shares rose 2.8% to close at $42.96 on Wednesday.</li>
</ul>
Read Next: 
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/03/44274110/top-2-industrials-stocks-that-may-collapse-in-march">Top 2 Industrials Stocks That May Collapse In March</a></li>
</ul>
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Jim Cramer: Arthur J. Gallagher Is 'Solid,' This Industrial Company Is 'Fantastic'

Whales with a lot of money to spend have taken a noticeably bullish stance on Nu Holdings.
Looking at options history for Nu Holdings (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NU#NYSE">NU</a>) we detected 14 trades.
If we consider the specifics of each trade, it is accurate to state that 50% of the investors opened trades with bullish expectations and 35% with bearish.
From the overall spotted trades, 6 are puts, for a total amount of $506,319 and 8, calls, for a total amount of $383,350.
<h3>Projected Price Targets</h3>
Taking into account the Volume and Open Interest on these contracts, it appears that whales have been targeting a price range from $11.0 to $15.0 for Nu Holdings over the last 3 months. 
<h3>Insights into Volume &amp; Open Interest</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 Nu Holdings's options at specified strike prices. The forthcoming data visualizes the fluctuation in volume and open interest for both calls and puts, linked to Nu Holdings's substantial trades, within a strike price spectrum from $11.0 to $15.0 over the preceding 30 days.
<h3>Nu Holdings 30-Day Option Volume &amp; Interest Snapshot</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1741715161_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Biggest Options Spotted:</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>NU</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$5.0</td>
<td>$4.85</td>
<td>$4.85</td>
<td>$15.00</td>
<td>$143.5K</td>
<td>13.7K</td>
<td>296</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NU</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>10/17/25</td>
<td>$4.0</td>
<td>$3.85</td>
<td>$3.85</td>
<td>$14.00</td>
<td>$115.5K</td>
<td>164</td>
<td>300</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NU</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>08/15/25</td>
<td>$3.15</td>
<td>$3.0</td>
<td>$3.0</td>
<td>$13.00</td>
<td>$90.0K</td>
<td>255</td>
<td>300</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NU</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$0.39</td>
<td>$0.37</td>
<td>$0.37</td>
<td>$12.00</td>
<td>$61.7K</td>
<td>11.8K</td>
<td>1.8K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NU</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$0.6</td>
<td>$0.56</td>
<td>$0.6</td>
<td>$12.00</td>
<td>$60.0K</td>
<td>443</td>
<td>3.0K</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Nu Holdings</h3>
Nu Holdings Ltd is engaged in providing digital banking services. It offers several financial services such as Credit cards, Personal Account, Investments, Personal Loans, Insurance, Mobile payments, Business Accounts, and Rewards. The company earns the majority of its revenue in Brazil.
<h3>Current Position of Nu Holdings</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a volume of 29,518,118, the price of NU is up 2.17% at $10.34. </li>
<li>RSI indicators hint that the underlying stock may be oversold.</li>
<li>Next earnings are expected to be released in 63 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Expert Opinions on Nu Holdings</h3>
A total of 3 professional analysts have given their take on this stock in the last 30 days, setting an average price target of $14.67.
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&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from JP Morgan keeps a Neutral rating on Nu Holdings with a target price of $14. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Barclays continues to hold a Overweight rating for Nu Holdings, targeting a price of $15. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from UBS keeps a Neutral rating on Nu Holdings with a target price of $15. 
Options are a riskier asset compared to just trading the stock, but they have higher profit potential. Serious options traders manage this risk by educating themselves daily, scaling in and out of trades, following more than one indicator, and following the markets closely.
If you want to stay updated on the latest options trades for Nu Holdings, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a> gives you real-time options trades alerts.

This Is What Whales Are Betting On Nu Holdings

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Shares of banking stocks are trading lower amid economic worries driven by tariffs and trade policies. Investors may be expecting a decline in investment and consumer spending, which may also be weighing on the industry.

This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders will search for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges heavily from its normal worth. High amounts of trading activity could push option prices to exaggerated or underestimated levels. 
Here's the list of options activity happening in today's session: 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>BAC</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/07/25</td>
<td>$41.00</td>
<td>$43.9K</td>
<td>3.1K</td>
<td>5.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NU</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$12.00</td>
<td>$48.0K</td>
<td>7.5K</td>
<td>2.9K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>IBKR</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$175.00</td>
<td>$93.1K</td>
<td>452</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BX</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$85.00</td>
<td>$56.1K</td>
<td>14</td>
<td>500</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AFRM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$60.00</td>
<td>$616.5K</td>
<td>1.6K</td>
<td>450</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>HOOD</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$60.00</td>
<td>$29.8K</td>
<td>1.6K</td>
<td>254</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PYPL</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$67.50</td>
<td>$25.2K</td>
<td>3.2K</td>
<td>215</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>COIN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>03/14/25</td>
<td>$215.00</td>
<td>$30.6K</td>
<td>595</td>
<td>189</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SOFI</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$17.00</td>
<td>$52.8K</td>
<td>3.2K</td>
<td>169</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>JPM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/20/26</td>
<td>$260.00</td>
<td>$33.0K</td>
<td>47</td>
<td>123</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These itemized elaborations have been created using the accompanying table. 
• For BAC (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BAC#NYSE">BAC</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 1 day(s) on March 7, 2025. This event was a transfer of 700 contract(s) at a $41.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 9 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $43.9K, with a price of $63.0 per contract. There were 3134 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 5118 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding NU (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NU#NYSE">NU</a>), we observe a call option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 71 day(s) on May 16, 2025. Parties traded 1000 contract(s) at a $12.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $48.0K, with a price of $48.0 per contract. There were 7561 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2959 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding IBKR (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IBKR#NASDAQ">IBKR</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 15 day(s) on March 21, 2025. Parties traded 274 contract(s) at a $175.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 10 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $93.1K, with a price of $340.0 per contract. There were 452 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1010 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding BX (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BX#NYSE">BX</a>), we observe a put option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 680 day(s) on January 15, 2027. Parties traded 132 contract(s) at a $85.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $56.1K, with a price of $425.0 per contract. There were 14 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 500 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding AFRM (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AFRM#NASDAQ">AFRM</a>), we observe a call option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 316 day(s) on January 16, 2026. Parties traded 450 contract(s) at a $60.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $616.5K, with a price of $1370.0 per contract. There were 1687 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 450 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For HOOD (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HOOD#NASDAQ">HOOD</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be neutral, expiring in 316 day(s) on January 16, 2026. This event was a transfer of 15 contract(s) at a $60.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 10 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $29.8K, with a price of $1990.0 per contract. There were 1626 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 254 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding PYPL (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PYPL#NASDAQ">PYPL</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 42 day(s) on April 17, 2025. Parties traded 100 contract(s) at a $67.50 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 8 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $25.2K, with a price of $253.0 per contract. There were 3241 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 215 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding COIN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COIN#NASDAQ">COIN</a>), we observe a call option sweep with neutral sentiment. It expires in 8 day(s) on March 14, 2025. Parties traded 25 contract(s) at a $215.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 3 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $30.6K, with a price of $1231.0 per contract. There were 595 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 189 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For SOFI (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SOFI#NASDAQ">SOFI</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 42 day(s) on April 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 120 contract(s) at a $17.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 9 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $52.8K, with a price of $440.0 per contract. There were 3282 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 169 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For JPM (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JPM#NYSE">JPM</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 379 day(s) on March 20, 2026. This event was a transfer of 15 contract(s) at a $260.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $33.0K, with a price of $2200.0 per contract. There were 47 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 123 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more about unusual options activity</a>. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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10 Financials Stocks Whale Activity In Today's Session

This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders will search for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges heavily from its normal worth. High amounts of trading activity could push option prices to exaggerated or underestimated levels. 
Below are some instances of options activity happening in the Financials sector: 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>COIN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$400.00</td>
<td>$25.4K</td>
<td>10.7K</td>
<td>4.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NU</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$12.00</td>
<td>$33.0K</td>
<td>6.3K</td>
<td>2.9K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>COF</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$190.00</td>
<td>$170.6K</td>
<td>3.1K</td>
<td>362</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>HOOD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>08/15/25</td>
<td>$50.00</td>
<td>$137.0K</td>
<td>13.3K</td>
<td>360</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$140.00</td>
<td>$47.9K</td>
<td>49</td>
<td>303</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NTRS</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$110.00</td>
<td>$26.0K</td>
<td>2.1K</td>
<td>234</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMBC</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$8.00</td>
<td>$29.4K</td>
<td>235</td>
<td>226</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PYPL</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$60.00</td>
<td>$39.0K</td>
<td>1.4K</td>
<td>158</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>TFC</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$50.00</td>
<td>$72.9K</td>
<td>307</td>
<td>122</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>XYZ</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$55.00</td>
<td>$73.7K</td>
<td>2.1K</td>
<td>113</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These itemized elaborations have been created using the accompanying table. 
• For COIN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COIN#NASDAQ">COIN</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be neutral, expiring in 108 day(s) on June 20, 2025. This event was a transfer of 100 contract(s) at a $400.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $25.4K, with a price of $254.0 per contract. There were 10788 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 4150 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding NU (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NU#NYSE">NU</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 73 day(s) on May 16, 2025. Parties traded 1000 contract(s) at a $12.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 15 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $33.0K, with a price of $33.0 per contract. There were 6345 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2911 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding COF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COF#NYSE">COF</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 44 day(s) on April 17, 2025. Parties traded 125 contract(s) at a $190.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 41 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $170.6K, with a price of $1360.0 per contract. There were 3126 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 362 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For HOOD (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HOOD#NASDAQ">HOOD</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 164 day(s) on August 15, 2025. This event was a transfer of 200 contract(s) at a $50.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $137.0K, with a price of $685.0 per contract. There were 13324 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 360 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For BX (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BX#NYSE">BX</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be neutral, expiring in 73 day(s) on May 16, 2025. This event was a transfer of 29 contract(s) at a $140.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $47.9K, with a price of $1654.0 per contract. There were 49 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 303 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding NTRS (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NTRS#NASDAQ">NTRS</a>), we observe a put option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 17 day(s) on March 21, 2025. Parties traded 40 contract(s) at a $110.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $26.0K, with a price of $650.0 per contract. There were 2189 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 234 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding AMBC (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMBC#NYSE">AMBC</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 44 day(s) on April 17, 2025. Parties traded 226 contract(s) at a $8.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 15 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $29.4K, with a price of $130.0 per contract. There were 235 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 226 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding PYPL (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PYPL#NASDAQ">PYPL</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 682 day(s) on January 15, 2027. Parties traded 50 contract(s) at a $60.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 7 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $39.0K, with a price of $780.0 per contract. There were 1489 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 158 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding TFC (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TFC#NYSE">TFC</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 108 day(s) on June 20, 2025. Parties traded 108 contract(s) at a $50.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 5 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $72.9K, with a price of $675.0 per contract. There were 307 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 122 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For XYZ (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XYZ#NYSE">XYZ</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 318 day(s) on January 16, 2026. This event was a transfer of 97 contract(s) at a $55.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 14 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $73.7K, with a price of $760.0 per contract. There were 2146 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 113 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more about unusual options activity</a>. 
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Traders will search for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges heavily from its normal worth. High amounts of trading activity could push option prices to exaggerated or underestimated levels. 
Below are some instances of options activity happening in the Financials sector: 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>BAC</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$37.00</td>
<td>$41.4K</td>
<td>471</td>
<td>1.6K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>XP</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>08/15/25</td>
<td>$18.00</td>
<td>$77.3K</td>
<td>419</td>
<td>1.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NU</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$12.00</td>
<td>$32.6K</td>
<td>71.1K</td>
<td>1.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ROOT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$185.00</td>
<td>$54.5K</td>
<td>106</td>
<td>349</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>C</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/28/25</td>
<td>$81.00</td>
<td>$36.6K</td>
<td>18</td>
<td>190</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>IBKR</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$175.00</td>
<td>$96.5K</td>
<td>5</td>
<td>97</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PYPL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$95.00</td>
<td>$26.4K</td>
<td>14.5K</td>
<td>89</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>COIN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>12/19/25</td>
<td>$7.50</td>
<td>$61.9K</td>
<td>25</td>
<td>81</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MS</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/14/25</td>
<td>$135.00</td>
<td>$26.3K</td>
<td>93</td>
<td>52</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>XYZ</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$80.00</td>
<td>$31.1K</td>
<td>3.9K</td>
<td>27</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These bullet-by-bullet explanations have been constructed using the accompanying table. 
• Regarding BAC (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BAC#NYSE">BAC</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 686 day(s) on January 15, 2027. Parties traded 158 contract(s) at a $37.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 6 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $41.4K, with a price of $262.0 per contract. There were 471 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1608 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding XP (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XP#NASDAQ">XP</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 168 day(s) on August 15, 2025. Parties traded 1154 contract(s) at a $18.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 11 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $77.3K, with a price of $67.0 per contract. There were 419 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1156 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For NU (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NU#NYSE">NU</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 322 day(s) on January 16, 2026. This event was a transfer of 200 contract(s) at a $12.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $32.6K, with a price of $163.0 per contract. There were 71128 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1100 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding ROOT (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ROOT#NASDAQ">ROOT</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 21 day(s) on March 21, 2025. Parties traded 323 contract(s) at a $185.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 8 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $54.5K, with a price of $169.0 per contract. There were 106 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 349 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For C (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/C#NYSE">C</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 28 day(s) on March 28, 2025. This event was a transfer of 95 contract(s) at a $81.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 23 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $36.6K, with a price of $385.0 per contract. There were 18 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 190 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For IBKR (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IBKR#NASDAQ">IBKR</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 322 day(s) on January 16, 2026. This event was a transfer of 68 contract(s) at a $175.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $96.5K, with a price of $1420.0 per contract. There were 5 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 97 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding PYPL (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PYPL#NASDAQ">PYPL</a>), we observe a call option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 322 day(s) on January 16, 2026. Parties traded 80 contract(s) at a $95.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $26.4K, with a price of $330.0 per contract. There were 14542 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 89 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For COIN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COIN#NASDAQ">COIN</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be neutral, expiring in 294 day(s) on December 19, 2025. This event was a transfer of 3 contract(s) at a $7.50 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $61.9K, with a price of $20635.0 per contract. There were 25 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 81 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding MS (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MS#NYSE">MS</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 14 day(s) on March 14, 2025. Parties traded 50 contract(s) at a $135.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 3 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $26.3K, with a price of $529.0 per contract. There were 93 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 52 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding XYZ (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XYZ#NYSE">XYZ</a>), we observe a put option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 21 day(s) on March 21, 2025. Parties traded 20 contract(s) at a $80.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $31.1K, with a price of $1555.0 per contract. There were 3942 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 27 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more about unusual options activity</a>. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

Ratings for Nu Holdings (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NU#NYSE">NU</a>) were provided by 4 analysts in the past three months, showcasing a mix of bullish and bearish perspectives.
The following table summarizes their recent ratings, shedding light on the changing sentiments within the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th align="right">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Analysts' evaluations of 12-month price targets offer additional insights, showcasing an average target of $13.75, with a high estimate of $15.00 and a low estimate of $11.00. Observing a downward trend, the current average is 11.46% lower than the prior average price target of $15.53. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1740420039_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Understanding Analyst Ratings: A Comprehensive Breakdown</h2>
The analysis of recent analyst actions sheds light on the perception of Nu Holdings by financial experts. The following summary presents key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>John Coffey</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$15.00</td>
<td>$17.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Domingos Falavina</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$14.00</td>
<td>$15.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Thiago Batista</td>
<td>UBS</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$15.00</td>
<td>$15.50</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Ashwin Shirvaikar</td>
<td>Citigroup</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Sell</td>
<td>$11.00</td>
<td>$14.60</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Analysts respond to changes in market conditions and company performance, frequently updating their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their reaction to recent developments related to Nu Holdings. This information offers a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Delving into assessments, analysts assign qualitative values, from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings communicate expectations for the relative performance of Nu Holdings compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Delving into movements, analysts provide estimates for the future value of Nu Holdings's stock. This analysis reveals shifts in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
</ul>
Considering these analyst evaluations in conjunction with other financial indicators can offer a comprehensive understanding of Nu Holdings's market position. Stay informed and make well-informed decisions with our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/NU/analyst-ratings?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=analyst-ratings&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Stay up to date on Nu Holdings analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>About Nu Holdings</h2>
Nu Holdings Ltd is engaged in providing digital banking services. It offers several financial services such as Credit cards, Personal Account, Investments, Personal Loans, Insurance, Mobile payments, Business Accounts, and Rewards. The company earns the majority of its revenue in Brazil.
<h3>Nu Holdings: Financial Performance Dissected</h3>
Market Capitalization Perspectives: The company's market capitalization falls below industry averages, signaling a relatively smaller size compared to peers. This positioning may be influenced by factors such as perceived growth potential or operational scale.
Positive Revenue Trend: Examining Nu Holdings's financials over 3 months reveals a positive narrative. The company achieved a noteworthy revenue growth rate of 0.65% as of 31 December, 2024, showcasing a substantial increase in top-line earnings. As compared to its peers, the revenue growth lags behind its industry peers. The company achieved a growth rate lower than the average among peers in Financials sector.
Net Margin: Nu Holdings's net margin is impressive, surpassing industry averages. With a net margin of 26.19%, the company demonstrates strong profitability and effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): Nu Holdings's financial strength is reflected in its exceptional ROE, which exceeds industry averages. With a remarkable ROE of 7.23%, the company showcases efficient use of equity capital and strong financial health.
Return on Assets (ROA): Nu Holdings's financial strength is reflected in its exceptional ROA, which exceeds industry averages. With a remarkable ROA of 1.12%, the company showcases efficient use of assets and strong financial health.
Debt Management: Nu Holdings's debt-to-equity ratio is below industry norms, indicating a sound financial structure with a ratio of 0.08.
<h2>The Basics of Analyst Ratings</h2>
Analyst ratings serve as essential indicators of stock performance, provided by experts in banking and financial systems. These specialists diligently analyze company financial statements, participate in conference calls, and engage with insiders to generate quarterly ratings for individual stocks.
Analysts may supplement their ratings with predictions for metrics like growth estimates, earnings, and revenue, offering investors a more comprehensive outlook. However, investors should be mindful that analysts, like any human, can have subjective perspectives influencing their forecasts.
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<a href="https://13f.info/13f/000095012325002701-berkshire-hathaway-inc-q4-2024">A regulatory filing</a> released on Feb. 14, showed that Berkshire slashed its stake in Bank of America (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BAC#NYSE">BAC</a>), cutting its shares from over 1 billion to about 680 million by the end of last year. The drop reduced Berkshire's ownership from over 13% to 11%, bringing the value of the investment from about $41 billion to under $30 billion.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Strategic Portfolio Adjustments</h2>
Beyond Bank of America, Berkshire adjusted several other financial holdings. According to the filing, the firm sold 74% of its Citigroup (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/C#NYSE">C</a>) stake, 18% of its Capital One (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COF#NYSE">COF</a>) position, and 54% of its shares in Nu Holdings (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NU#NYSE">NU</a>).&nbsp;
It also trimmed investments in Charter Communications (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CHTR#NASDAQ">CHTR</a>), Louisiana-Pacific (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LPX#NYSE">LPX</a>), and T-Mobile US (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TMUS#NASDAQ">TMUS</a>). The changes indicate a move away from financial stocks and select industries.
At the same time, Berkshire made a notable addition, buying a $1.2 billion stake in Constellation Brands (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/STZ#NYSE">STZ</a>), the company behind popular beers like Corona and Modelo. As per market trends, consumer staples tend to hold up well in uncertain economic times, making this a strategic shift toward more stable investments.
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Berkshire also increased its holdings in companies tied to steady consumer demand. Its stake in Domino's Pizza (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DPZ#NYSE">DPZ</a>) grew by 86%, and its investment in Pool Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/POOL#NASDAQ">POOL</a>) jumped by 48%.&nbsp;
These moves suggest confidence in businesses that remain relevant regardless of market conditions—whether people are tightening their budgets or not, they still order pizza and maintain their pools.
Not all holdings made the cut. Berkshire fully exited Ulta Beauty (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ULTA#NASDAQ">ULTA</a>) despite only acquiring shares in the second quarter of 2024.&nbsp;
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It also sold off its positions in two major exchange-traded funds (ETFs) that track the S&amp;P 500—SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) and Vanguard S&amp;P 500 ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VOO#NYSE">VOO</a>). This suggests a more targeted approach rather than following the broader market.
Berkshire's cash pile has reached record levels. According to its <a href="https://www.berkshirehathaway.com/qtrly/3rdqtr24.pdf">financial reports</a>, the company sold about $133 billion worth of stocks in the first nine months of 2024 while buying less than $6 billion.&nbsp;
Share buybacks also slowed, with under $3 billion spent compared to nearly $70 billion over the previous four years, <a href="https://africa.businessinsider.com/news/warren-buffett-dumped-stocks-built-a-dollar300-billion-cash-pile-and-updated-his/pgecrnn">according to Business Insider</a>.&nbsp; These moves helped Berkshire's cash reserves soar past $300 billion for the first time, nearly doubling from $168 billion at the start of the year, the report added.&nbsp;
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Barclays analyst John Coffey maintains Nu Holdings (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NU#NYSE">NU</a>) with a Overweight and lowers the price target from $17 to $15.

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Barclays Maintains Overweight on Nu Holdings, Lowers Price Target to $15

JP Morgan analyst Domingos Falavina maintains Nu Holdings (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NU#NYSE">NU</a>) with a Neutral and lowers the price target from $15 to $14.

JP Morgan Maintains Neutral on Nu Holdings, Lowers Price Target to $14

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<li>Aurora Innovation, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AUR#NASDAQ">AUR</a>) lost 21.18% as the software company's stocks fell amid overall market weakness on U.S. consumer and economic concerns.</li>
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On Friday, Cathie Wood-led Ark Invest made significant trades involving Beam Therapeutics Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BEAM#NASDAQ">BEAM</a>), Nu Holdings Ltd. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NU#NYSE">NU</a>), MercadoLibre Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MELI#NASDAQ">MELI</a>), and Adaptive Biotechnologies Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ADPT#NASDAQ">ADPT</a>).
The BEAM Trade
Ark Invest, through its ARK Genomic Revolution ETF (BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARKG#BATS">ARKG</a>) and ARK Innovation ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARKK#NYSE">ARKK</a>), bought a total of 24,640 shares of Beam Therapeutics.
This comes after the firm&#8217;s <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/02/43755344/cathie-woods-ark-invest-loads-up-on-iridium-twist-bioscience-offloads-roku-here-are-key-ark-trades-this-friday">previous acquisition</a> of Beam Therapeutics shares just a week prior. The value of this trade, calculated from the latest closing price is nearly $750,000.
The NU Trade
Ark Invest, through its ARK Fintech Innovation ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARKF#NYSE">ARKF</a>), bought 162,143 shares of Nu Holdings Ltd. This marks a significant investment in the fintech company, reflecting Ark&#8217;s strategic positioning in the dynamic tech sector.
The value of this trade, calculated from the latest closing price is over $1.75 million.
The MELI and ADPT Trades
On the same day, Ark Invest also sold shares of MercadoLibre Inc and Adaptive Biotechnologies Corp. Through its ARK Fintech Innovation ETF, Ark sold 347 shares of MercadoLibre.
Meanwhile, through its ARK Genomic Revolution ETF, Ark offloaded 8,129 shares of Adaptive Biotechnologies.
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