Pony AI Option Alert: Nov 21 $20 Puts Sweep (18) near the Ask: 1500 vs 5113 OI; Earnings 8/15 Before Open [est] 

Pony AI Option Alert: Nov 21 $20 Puts Sweep (18) near the Ask: 1500 @ $8.598 vs 5113 OI; Earnings 8/15 Before Open [est] Ref=$12.615

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Pony AI Inc is an artificial intelligence technology company that is principally engaged in the operation and development of autonomous vehicles. It operates fully driverless robotaxis through the PonyPilot mobile app in Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, and Shenzhen. The company operates a fleet of robotaxis. The Group conducts its operations mainly in the People's Republic of China (PRC) and the United States of America (U.S.) through subsidiaries. Key revenue is generated from the People's Republic of China.

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Un titolo della guida autonoma in difficoltà a Wall Street. Ora una doppia mossa strategica tra Asia e Medio Oriente per la svolta.

IPO a Hong Kong e accordo con Dubai: Pony AI sfida il mercato

Jones Trading analyst Jason Weaver maintains Dynex Cap (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DX#NYSE">DX</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $12.5 to $13.

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In the epic investing comeback saga of 2025, the surprise twist that no one predicted was a group of three erstwhile SPAC favorites—SoFi Technologies (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SOFI#NASDAQ">SOFI</a>), Opendoor Technologies (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OPEN#NASDAQ">OPEN</a>), and MP Materials (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MP#NYSE">MP</a>)—not only bouncing back from the brink but also <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/25/07/46470320/chamaths-spacs-are-crushing-nvidia-wall-street-didnt-see-this-coming">outrunning the titanic</a> Nvidia (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>). Yes, that Nvidia.
The three firms, each of which came public through prominent SPAC mergers anchored or led by billionaire <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/chamath-palihapitiya">Chamath Palihapitiya</a>, have laughed at expectations—and gravity—posting market-smashing returns. Opendoor has gained some 458% in the last month, MP Materials has jumped 63%, and SoFi is up some 37%. To put these numbers in perspective, Nvidia, the stock market&#8217;s hero, posted &#8220;only&#8221; 20% return over the same period.
Though the dramatic comeback has delighted retail traders and Chamath enthusiasts everywhere, it has also awarded surprise alpha to various ETFs that held out with these fallen angels at their low points.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">The ETFs That Remained (And Gained)</h2>
Several <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/etfs" target="_blank" rel="noopener">thematic and growth ETFs </a>continue to hold significant exposure to one or more of these names. And now, they&#8217;re gaining an unexpected lift as these ex-SPAC stocks get going again.
Here are some notable ETF beneficiaries:
ARK Fintech Innovation ETF (BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARKF#BATS">ARKF</a>): Cathie Wood's ARKF has long been a SoFi bull. As SoFi expands its digital banking ecosystem and continues to grow its user base, the stock's turnaround is directly lifting ARKF's returns.
VanEck Rare Earth and Strategic Metals ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/REMX#NYSE">REMX</a>): Almost 12% of the fund&#8217;s holdings are dedicated to MP Materials.
Vanguard Russell 2000 ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VTWO#NASDAQ">VTWO</a>): This Russell 2000 index-tracking ETF has exposure to Opendoor, which is a part of the index. 
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Why This Group Is Backing Up</h2>
The recent bounce isn&#8217;t all meme magic or short squeezes. All three companies have made strategic changes that enhanced their fundamentals:
SoFi has evolved from a fintech &#8220;super app&#8221; into a full-fledged digital bank. Its growth in users, lending business, and cross-selling strategy has begun to pay off, erasing investor doubt.
MP Materials is surfing a macro wave—its rare-earth offerings are critical to anything from EVs to defense systems. With U.S.–China tensions still on, MP&#8217;s local manufacturing has become even more prized.
Opendoor has emerged as the sole remaining major player in the iBuying sector. Following the exits of Zillow and Redfin, Opendoor has rationalized and is reaping the benefits of a modestly recovering housing market. Retail exuberance exploded last week following Jackson&#8217;s viral tweet indicating <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/07/46494873/heres-whats-going-on-with-opendoor-stock-and-why-it-could-be-a-100-bagger">the stock could be a &#8220;100-bagger&#8221;</a>—and the market actually heeded.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">ETF Takeaway: Sometimes Diamond Hands Work</h2>
For those ETFs that held on during the SPAC implosion, 2025 is delivering some serious redemption. As the broader market discounted Chamath&#8217;s 2021 class of SPACs as overhyped disappointments, long funds in these names are now beating expectations, and, in a few instances, keeping pace with the returns of tech giants.
But this is not a SPAC nostalgia trip. If these stocks keep delivering, their ETF supporters might be reading from the front row of a secular revival, one that combines meme potential with actual, quantifiable performance.
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Beyond, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BYON#NYSE">BYON</a>) (the "Company"), owner of Bed Bath &amp; Beyond, Overstock, buybuy BABY, and a blockchain asset portfolio, today announced that it provided a letter to tZERO's management and Board of Directors requesting immediate action to create shareholder value.
Marcus Lemonis, Executive Chairman and Principal Executive Officer, commented, "After experiencing the capabilities at tZERO through two solid token offerings, assessing the favorable market conditions for peers in this space, and having increased confidence in tZERO's management team, we believe the time is now for tZERO to improve shareholder value by evaluating various options to become a listed company, whether directly, through an IPO, or via a special purpose acquisition company, on the New York Stock Exchange." According to Lemonis, a letter was sent to tZERO today on behalf of the Company's executive management and Board of Directors demanding immediate due diligence and a call to action. Lemonis concluded, "With its regulatory infrastructure, leadership, backing, and innovative framework, tZERO is poised and ready to enter this blockchain-favorable market."
The Company's Letter to tZERO Board of Directors:
Dear Members of the Board of Directors,
I hope this message finds you well. On behalf of Beyond, Inc.'s executive management and its Board of Directors, I want to outline our expectation that the tZERO ("T0") management team and Board of Directors explore opportunities to create shareholder value in this blockchain-favorable market for its longstanding investor base. We believe the best current opportunity is to explore taking T0 public through an Initial Public Offering or alternative on the New York Stock Exchange. After years of substantial investment, increased innovation, and shareholder patience, we believe T0 is at an exceptional inflection point—ready for the market stage supported by a favorable blockchain-friendly backdrop.
Why the Right Time is "Now"
<ul>
<li>Unique, fully regulated ecosystem: T0 boasts end-to-end blockchain-based capabilities—from ATS trading and transfer-agent services to SEC/FINRA-approved digital asset custody—placing it among only two U.S. broker-dealers with such approved infrastructure.</li>
<li>Strategic backing: ICE (parent company of NYSE) led its last capital raise and brings unmatched institutional credibility.</li>
<li>Unlock latent value: In a public structure, T0's differentiated assets will be far more visible and valued by the capital markets.</li>
<li>Recent productive token offerings: Beyond's subsidiaries have now participated in two productive token offerings using T0's platform, the most recent of which will be the subject of another press release issuing this week, resulting in positive coverage in favor of T0.</li>
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Favorable Market Backdrop
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<li>ReserveOne, a crypto treasury platform, recently announced a $1 billion SPAC deal to go public, signaling strong investor appetite.</li>
<li>Fintech platforms like Forge Global and EquityZen have already chosen public paths via SPACs.</li>
<li>Public valuations commonly reach multiples in the $1–$2 billion+ range for companies with similar regulated infrastructures.</li>
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Public Markets Provide Access and Value
1. Broader access to capital. 2. Public Board Governance and enhanced board diversification. 3. Immediate liquidity opportunity to support ongoing investment and fund future innovation. 4. More visible acquisition optionality &amp; credibility.
Joint Investor Alignment Supported by Management Strength
Beyond, ICE, and tZERO's preferred shareholders share a unified goal: a stronger public-market T0 that advances digital securities, accelerates product adoption, and rewards stakeholders meaningfully.
T0's current management team has a deep understanding of the digital asset landscape and has demonstrated the ability to navigate the complexities of this evolving market while continuing to drive innovation. This gives us confidence that T0 can thrive as a public company.
Beyond, Inc.'s current Board of Directors brings value to this potential transition as it is positioned to introduce T0 to a network of strategic partners to help facilitate deal flow and growth opportunities through its extensive business relationships and industry access.

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While chasing the hottest securities can be a lucrative exercise, generally speaking, robust opportunities tend to materialize from names that have stepped away from the limelight. Of course, the question then becomes — how the heck do you find these hidden gems? If every stock that collapsed was a diamond in the rough, there wouldn't be much need for financial analysis. With that said, speculators may consider adding Qifu Technology Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QFIN#NASDAQ">QFIN</a>) to their watch list.
Here&#8217;s the deal: Qifu Technology is a Chinese credit-tech platform — falling under the broad financial technology or fintech umbrella — that uses artificial intelligence for consumer and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) lending. Primarily, the company <a href="https://ir.qifu.tech/corporate/corporate-profile">connects</a> borrowers with financial institutions for credit assessment, loan matching and collection services. Further, the platform is capital-light, which translates to Qifu earning fees through loan facilitation rather than through holding debt on its books.
It&#8217;s the future of finance but there's a huge overhang. With Qifu operating in China, it is obviously exposed to the nation's economic struggles, primarily stemming from the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/macro-economic-events/25/07/46238927/dollar-supremacy-under-threat-despite-a-slowing-china-absolutely-says-this-economist-beijing-is-the-largest-trading-partner-for-half-the-world-and-theyve">real estate crisis</a> and a slowdown in consumer spending. So, why bother talking about QFIN stock? Since around mid-May, QFIN has been stuck in a negatively tilted consolidation pattern, suggesting that the skepticism has been priced in.
Moreover, Qifu's <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/QFIN/earnings">financial performances</a> relative to analysts' expectations have been improving recently. Admittedly, between late 2020 to mid-2023, the revenue performance of the fintech specialist was shaky. Since then, however, Qifu has only missed once. With its next earnings coming up on Aug. 12, a positive showing could help shake things up.
Finally, it's worth pointing out that while QFIN stock may not be the most popular idea, it has attracted <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/QFIN/analyst-ratings">strong sentiment among Wall Street experts</a>. Earlier this month, JPMorgan Chase initiated coverage on QFIN with an Overweight rating. Overall, the consensus price target stands at $51.73, which is where things get very interesting.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Setting Up An Intelligent Framework For QFIN Stock Options</h2>
For those who are bullish on Qifu, the most straightforward approach is to simply acquire its shares on the open market. The benefit here is that you don't actualize any losses until you sell, which theoretically means that you can hold indefinitely until the price is right. On the flipside, options provide incredible leverage but at the risk of principal loss (or worse) if they expire prior to being profitable.
How then should we attempt to resolve this dilemma? Unfortunately, I don't find fundamental or technical analysis to be particularly helpful. Understanding context and color doesn't provide me an empirical clue regarding when the upside potential may materialize. The technical approach largely operates on a presuppositional fallacy regarding the motivations of investors, thereby lacking empirical rigor.
About the only falsifiable assessment we can make is answering this question: at the end of the day (or week, month, whatever), was the market a net buyer or net seller?
The above inquiry forms the basis of market breadth or sequences of accumulative and distributive sessions. By compressing the noise and chaos of price discovery into up and down sessions, we can essentially convert pricing signals into a financial Morse code. This coding changes everything because it standardizes the language of market demand, not just for QFIN stock but for all stocks.
I want to stress this point. Earlier, I scanned 500 of the biggest Nasdaq Composite stocks. There's a reason why I'm writing about QFIN stock and it has nothing — absolutely, positively nothing — to do with vibes.
Conducting the above compression for QFIN stock across rolling 10-week intervals (since January 2019) gives us the following demand profile:
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<td>Sample Size</td>
<td>Up Probability</td>
<td>Baseline Probability</td>
<td>Median Return if Up</td>
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<td>1-9-D</td>
<td>5</td>
<td>40.00%</td>
<td>50.15%</td>
<td>2.08%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2-8-D</td>
<td>4</td>
<td>50.00%</td>
<td>50.15%</td>
<td>2.23%</td>
</tr>
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<td>3-7-D</td>
<td>24</td>
<td>66.67%</td>
<td>50.15%</td>
<td>8.15%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3-7-U</td>
<td>3</td>
<td>100.00%</td>
<td>50.15%</td>
<td>6.33%</td>
</tr>
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<td>4-6-D</td>
<td>58</td>
<td>48.28%</td>
<td>50.15%</td>
<td>7.76%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>4-6-U</td>
<td>12</td>
<td>50.00%</td>
<td>50.15%</td>
<td>2.26%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>5-5-D</td>
<td>36</td>
<td>50.00%</td>
<td>50.15%</td>
<td>4.04%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>5-5-U</td>
<td>35</td>
<td>60.00%</td>
<td>50.15%</td>
<td>3.76%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>6-4-D</td>
<td>13</td>
<td>46.15%</td>
<td>50.15%</td>
<td>4.51%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>6-4-U</td>
<td>62</td>
<td>48.39%</td>
<td>50.15%</td>
<td>5.66%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>7-3-U</td>
<td>37</td>
<td>32.43%</td>
<td>50.15%</td>
<td>5.16%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>8-2-U</td>
<td>10</td>
<td>40.00%</td>
<td>50.15%</td>
<td>7.12%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</figure>
In the past two months, QFIN stock has printed a "3-7-D" sequence: three up weeks, seven down weeks, with a negative trajectory across the 10-week period. Ordinarily, this sequence should cause consternation as the balance of distributive sessions far outweighs accumulative. However, it historically has represented a reversal signal more often than a continuation pattern.
Specifically, in 66.67% of cases, the following week's price action results in upside, with a median return of 8.15%. This is our alternative hypothesis, that a (favorable) mispricing exists. It clashes with the null hypothesis or the assumption of no mispricing. Under this latter assumption, the baseline probability — the chance that a long position in QFIN stock will rise on any given week — is 50.15%.
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Ultimately, if the implications of the 3-7-D sequence pans out, QFIN stock could be looking at a target of $45.26.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Booking A Ride With The Fintech Player</h2>
Based on the market intelligence above, aggressive but rational speculators may consider the 40/45 bull call spread expiring Aug. 15. This transaction involves buying the $40 call and simultaneously selling the $45 call, for a net debit paid of $240 (the most that can be lost in the trade). Should QFIN stock rise through the short strike price ($45) at expiration, the maximum reward is $260, a payout of over 108%.
Two factors may help the bull. First, an earnings surprise could boost enthusiasm. Second, the 3-7-D sequence has historically led to a sentiment reversal, thus incentivizing a long debit strategy. Running a one-tailed binomial test on the sequence reveals a p-value of 0.1148, colloquially translating to an 88.52% confidence level that the signal is "intentional" rather than random. Scientifically, this does not meet the 95% threshold of statistical significance. However, I would argue that, given the stock market's open system, the 3-7-D is empirically significant.
Besides, how many analysts are running p-values on their assertions of undervalued opportunities?
To be clear, the above statistical analysis does not guarantee a positive outcome. Again, the open nature of the stock market necessarily means that it is a high entropy environment — that's fancy talk for anything can happen. Still, with this empirical approach, we can narrow down our strategy for QFIN stock.
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How much car can you afford? Many people wrestle with this question, but financial personality Humphrey Yang recently broke it down to a simple formula. Knowing how much you can truly afford can help you avoid an expensive vehicle that ends up being more trouble than it's worth.
The 20-4-10 rule has three components, and each of them influences how much you can spend on a car. Yang <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@humphreytalks/video/7525509374014475551?lang=en">broke it down in a recent video</a> while outlining practical strategies to keep your transportation costs low.&nbsp;
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Dissecting The 20-4-10 Rule</h2>
Each number in the formula plays a key role. Yang believes you should put 20% down, finance a car for no more than four years, and ensure that your monthly car payments do not exceed 10% of your gross monthly income.&nbsp;
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Many dealers and lenders give you the option to put no money down, but you can get stuck with a car that eats up too much of your budget. Furthermore, if you don't put any money down, you will pay a lot more interest over the long run.
The first two metrics are straightforward, but Yang also includes insurance and maintenance in the monthly payments. If you have a $750 monthly auto loan payment, but you also spend $200 per month on insurance and maintenance, your monthly car payment is really $950. Yang uses this number to calculate that you should gross $9,500 per month if you want to incur a $950 monthly car payment, including insurance and maintenance.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Car Payments Are One Of Your Biggest Expenses</h2>
Yang's calculator results in a monthly car payment that reaches 10% of your gross monthly income. Some people put a higher percentage of their income toward their vehicle, especially for luxury models.&nbsp;
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Not taking this decision seriously can result in unnecessary financial hardship. A car is the second-most expensive purchase you will likely make, outside of buying or renting a house. That's why it is extra important to run the numbers and strictly follow a framework like the 20-4-10 rule.
When most people think of cutting their expenses, they think of ditching their daily coffee habit. While removing any cost will benefit your finances, Yang suggests focusing on the big-ticket items like a house and a car. If you're overpaying for your house and car, then skipping Starbucks won't have much of an impact on your finances.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">How To Reduce Transportation Costs</h2>
Yang wrapped up the video by summarizing some of the ways you can reduce your transportation costs. Cutting these expenses will help you save a lot of money. You can use that extra money to grow your portfolio faster, go on an extra vacation, or give yourself peace of mind with a six-month emergency fund.&nbsp;
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Yang mentioned buying a used car, using public transit, carpooling, and riding a bike as some of the ways to reduce your transportation costs. Some old models still have a lot of life in them, and it's even possible to find an old model that's more reliable than a new car.&nbsp;
Using public transportation, carpooling, or riding a bike from time to time can help you save money on parking costs. These are frugal decisions that can protect your wealth. Being frugal and aggressively investing money now can set you up for a robust financial future.
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In the latest twist to the ongoing <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/elon-musk">Elon Musk</a>&#8211;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/donald-trump">Donald Trump</a> soap opera—equal parts politics, ego, and passive-aggressive social media jabs—Trump may have just landed a financial haymaker. 
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">When Billionaires Don't Tweet—They Buy Bitcoin</h2>
Not with a tweet, not with a golf swing, but with a digital war chest. Trump Media &amp; Technology Group Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DJT#NASDAQ">DJT</a>), the parent of Truth Social, now holds an estimated $2 billion in Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) and related crypto assets, vaulting past Tesla Inc's (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) more modest $1.35 billion stash (at current BTC prices). 
For anyone keeping score, yes—that's Trump, out-bitcoining Elon.
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On paper, this is merely a corporate balance sheet update. But in billionaire reality TV terms, it's pure gold (or perhaps digital gold, if you will). After years of public jabs, broken bromance vibes, and Truth Social vs. X brawls, Trump's crypto flex may just be his latest form of shade. 
He didn't need a rocket, a robotaxi, or a humanoid AI—just good old bitcoin to steal the spotlight from Musk's electric empire.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">From Memes To Moonshots—Now It's Personal</h2>
The rivalry between Trump and Musk has never needed much oxygen. Musk once claimed Trump was "too old" to be president. Trump fired back, calling Elon a "bull artist" and declaring that Musk would be "worthless without government subsidies." And while their battle over social platforms fizzled into chaotic app-store spats, this crypto showdown feels like the beginning of Season 3 of Billionaire Feud: Ledger Edition.
Of course, Trump didn't literally say he holds more bitcoin than Musk — that's not his style. But the message between the blockchain lines is hard to miss.
Tesla has scaled back its crypto holdings since 2021, while Trump Media—buoyed by retail enthusiasm, memes, and a growing MAGA-themed digital ecosystem—appears to be leaning further in. Whether it's a strategic bet, a hedge, or simply a bold branding move is up for debate.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">The Numbers Behind The Flex</h2>
According to Trump Media's latest<a href="https://ir.tmtgcorp.com/news-events/press-releases/#b2iLibScrollTo"> disclosure</a>, the company now holds approximately $2 billion in bitcoin and related securities, representing two-thirds of its $3 billion in liquid assets. It has also allocated $300 million to options tied to bitcoin-linked assets, signaling plans to continue accumulating BTC over time.
Meanwhile, Tesla holds <a href="https://bitcointreasuries.net/">11,509 BTC</a>, worth around $1.35 billion at the current exchange rate of $117,608 per bitcoin. The electric carmaker once led the corporate bitcoin race but has since pulled back, leaving room for Trump's MAGA-fueled media empire to claim crypto dominance—for now.
What happens next? Possibly a tweet, a retort, maybe a Mars coin. But one thing's clear: when Trump hits back, he occasionally does it in Satoshis.
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Shares of GameStop Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GME#NYSE">GME</a>) are pushing higher in Monday afternoon trading, seeing a spike in volatility despite a lack of specific news or catalysts for the session. 
Monday&#8217;s move follows a volatile previous week where the stock's price was influenced by cryptocurrency markets and extensive commentary from its chief executive. Here&#8217;s what investors <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/GME/news">need to know</a>.
What To Know: Last week, the stock's performance was <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/25/07/46428770/whats-going-on-with-gamestop-stock-tuesday-5">closely tied</a> to Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) price swings, reflecting the company's significant holdings of the digital asset in its treasury. This crypto correlation has become a key driver for investors, at times overshadowing the company&#8217;s core retail operations.
CEO Ryan Cohen also remained in the spotlight, successfully turning a potential PR mishap into a positive by <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/gaming/25/07/46455645/250000-for-a-stapler-gamestop-turns-blunder-into-big-charity-win">auctioning off</a> a now-infamous stapler for $250,000 for charity. In recent media appearances, Cohen has been vocal, calling short-selling &#8220;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/long-ideas/25/07/46448715/gamestop-ceo-is-not-scared-of-the-short-sellers-calls-it-un-american-to-bet-against-business-but-its-a-free-market">un-American</a>&#8221; while reassuring investors of his focus on business fundamentals. 
He emphasized a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/crypto/cryptocurrency/25/07/46434376/ryan-cohen-says-gamestop-has-its-unique-strategy-and-isnt-a-mini-version-of-michael-saylors-bitcoin-whale-company-will-deploy-capital-re">strategic shift</a> towards more profitable collectibles and clarified that while GameStop holds Bitcoin, it will not mimic Strategy Inc&#8217;s aggressive acquisition strategy, promising &#8220;responsible&#8221; capital deployment.
Monday's upward trend could highlight the stock&#8217;s persistent &#8220;meme&#8221; status, where price action is often fueled by retail investor sentiment and market dynamics rather than direct corporate catalysts.
Benzinga Edge Rankings: According to <a href="http://benzinga.grsm.io/register174">Benzinga Edge</a> stock rankings, which provide scores to help identify market opportunities, GameStop presents a mixed analytical picture. The company scores exceptionally high on Growth with a near-perfect rank of 99.37, indicating strong potential in this area. 
Its Value score is neutral at 50.30, suggesting it is neither significantly overvalued nor undervalued based on the platform&#8217;s metrics. However, the stock ranks poorly on Momentum with a low score of 25.73, pointing to weak recent price performance relative to the market.
Price Action: According to data from <a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/register174">Benzinga Pro</a>, GME shares are trading higher by 2.7% to $23.91 Monday afternoon. The stock has a 52-week high of $35.81 and a 52-week low of $18.73.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">How To Buy GME Stock</h2>
By now you're likely curious about how to participate in the market for GameStop &#8211; be it to purchase shares, or even attempt to bet against the company.
Buying shares is typically done through a brokerage account. You can find a list of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/best-stock-trading-platforms">possible trading platforms here.</a> Many will allow you to buy &#8220;fractional shares,&#8221; which allows you to own portions of stock without buying an entire share.
In the case of GameStop, which is trading at $23.91 as of publishing time, $100 would buy you 4.18 shares of stock.
If you're looking to bet against a company, the process is more complex. You'll need access to an options trading platform, or a broker who will allow you to &#8220;go short&#8221; a share of stock by lending you the shares to sell. The process of shorting a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock">stock can be found at this resource.</a> Otherwise, if your broker allows you to trade options, you can either buy a put option, or sell a call option at a strike price above where shares are currently trading &#8211; either way it allows you to profit off of the share price decline.
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Three defense titans, three different flight paths — but only one may come out on top when Lockheed Martin (LMT), RTX Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RTX#NYSE">RTX</a>), and Northrop Grumman Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NOC#NYSE">NOC</a>) report earnings Tuesday before the bell. With investors closely tracking valuation, momentum, and technicals, this aerospace earnings face-off is about to get turbulent.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">RTX: Flying High, Valued Higher</h2>
RTX has been the surprise high-flyer. With a 47% gain over the past year and a 32% YTD rally, it's the clear momentum leader. Technically, it's flashing bullish signals across all moving averages, and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/RTX/earnings">second quarter expectations</a> sit at $1.45 EPS on $20.66 billion revenue.
But here's the catch — valuations are steep. RTX trades at a 44.4x trailing and 25.2x forward P/E, which is significantly above its peers. Investors will be watching if the company can deliver numbers to justify the altitude.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Lockheed: Stalled On The Runway</h2>
Lockheed Martin, meanwhile, appears to be stuck. The stock is down 2.2% year-over-year and sits below all major moving averages — a full house of sell signals. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/LMT/earnings">Second quarter expectations</a> call for $6.63 EPS on $18.63 billion revenue, but weak price action suggests muted optimism.
Valuation-wise, LMT trades at a more grounded 17.2x forward P/E, with a 5% earnings yield — but unless it surprises to the upside, it risks falling further behind the pack.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Northrop: The Stealth Challenger</h2>
Northrop Grumman has quietly climbed 19% in the past year and is technically the most consistent. It's trading above all key SMAs, and its <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/NOC/earnings">second-quarter forecast</a> of $6.76 EPS on $10.11 billion revenue gives it a solid footing.
Still, with a high PEG ratio of 3.2, growth expectations may already be priced in.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Who&#8217;s Cleared For Takeoff?</h2>
RTX is flying fastest, but with a lofty valuation and high expectations. Lockheed has the cheapest multiple but lacks momentum. Northrop offers a middle ground — steady gains, solid earnings, and bullish technicals.
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Shares of Opendoor Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OPEN#NASDAQ">OPEN</a>) are trading higher Monday as the stock continues to ride momentum fueled by retail investor interest and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/07/b46515844/redfin-reports-new-listings-fall-to-lowest-level-in-nearly-two-years">broader sector movement</a>.
What To Know: The rally in Opendoor stock comes despite an uncertain financial outlook and macroeconomic headwinds facing the housing market. The momentum appears to be fueled by retail investor interest with shares seeing abnormally high volume to start the week. Opendoor has seen 1.43 billion shares traded on Monday versus the 100-day average of 105 million, per <a href="http://pro.benzinga.com">Benzinga Pro</a> data.
Investor enthusiasm was reignited last week after hedge fund manager Eric Jackson, who has gained attention on social media, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/real-estate/25/07/46522335/opendoor-stock-frenzy-continues-is-40-per-share-the-next-stop">reiterated his bullish stance</a> on the stock. Jackson suggested that Opendoor shares could reach $40 in the near term, provided the company reports a profitable quarter and signals a path to steady-state profitability. Analysts expect Opendoor to post a loss of one cent per share on $1.5 billion in revenue when it reports second-quarter results on Aug. 5.
The speculation has also been bolstered by comparisons to Carvana. Jackson argued that Opendoor deserves a similar forward enterprise value-to-revenue multiple, forecasting $5.75 billion in revenue for next year. Jackson believes the stock should be trading at $40 right now as a result.
Despite Jackson's projections, Opendoor remains a high-risk stock with more than $3.8 billion in cumulative losses and an ongoing threat of delisting from the Nasdaq due to its low share price. A shareholder vote on a potential reverse stock split is scheduled for July 28, aimed at maintaining its exchange listing.
The surge in Opendoor shares also lifted other real estate stocks like Offerpad and Rocket Companies on Monday.
Meanwhile, broader market data on the housing sector revealed that pending home sales cancellations rose to 14.9% in June, the highest level for that month on record, according to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/07/b46515851/redfin-reports-1-in-7-pending-home-sales-fell-through-last-month-the-highest-june-level-on-record">a report from Redfin</a>. Cancellations have been driven by buyers walking away during inspections or due to financing concerns, while sellers have been increasingly willing to negotiate to close deals. The market remains challenging, with elevated home prices, mortgage rates and economic uncertainty contributing to a slowdown in sales and new listings.
Opendoor shares are trading at 52-week highs, according to <a href="http://pro.benzinga.com">Benzinga Pro</a>. Despite the recent surge, shares are still well off all-time highs of over $39 per share in early 2021 when the company had a market cap of approximately $22.5 billion, <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2025/07/18/eric-jackson-opendoor-real-estate-carvana.html">per</a> CNBC. Opendoor&#8217;s market cap was $1.64 billion as of Friday&#8217;s close. 
OPEN Price Action: Opendoor shares were up over 100% in afternoon trading before pulling back. The stock was up 54.2% at $3.47 at the time of publication, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro.</a>
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