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Seagate Tech Hldgs's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/STX#NYSE">STX</a>) short percent of float has fallen 5.56% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 10.83 million shares sold short, which is 6.29% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 4.88 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock/">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/short-interest">List of the most shorted stocks</a>
<h3>Seagate Tech Hldgs Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
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As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Seagate Tech Hldgs has declined since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to rise in the near-term but traders should be aware that less shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Seagate Tech Hldgs's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Seagate Tech Hldgs's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 6.77%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze/">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.

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Micron Technology, Inc.&nbsp;proved the doubters and analysts wrong with a Babe Ruth-style homerun earnings report that saw revenues nearly double YoY driven by the artificial intelligence (AI) boom. The irony is that at least three analysts downgraded, trimmed estimates or lowered price targets for Micron ahead of its fiscal fourth-quarter earnings report, sending shares as low as $84.12 on Sept. 12, 2024. MarketBeat analysts thought otherwise, citing the 4 Reasons to Buy the 44% Price Drop and looking to Capitalize on Micron&#39;s 24% Drop.
Micron&#39;s solid AI-driven demand-powered earnings report helped lift the computer and technology sector, driving shares of memory device makers like Western Digital Inc. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/wdc#NASDAQ">WDC</a>) and Seagate Technology Holdings plc (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/stx#NASDAQ">STX</a>) higher.
<h2>Micron Finally Reaps AI Boom Benefits With Strong Q4 Results</h2>
The market had been waiting for Micron to show evidence of benefitting from the AI boom<a href="https://www.marketbeat.com/stock-ideas/is-amd-a-legitimate-threat-to-nvidia-what-investors-should-watch/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">,</a> such as NVIDIA Co.&nbsp;or&nbsp;Oracle Co. (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/orcl#NYSE">ORCL</a>), as&nbsp;illustrated in their earnings blowouts. Yet, prior earnings and guidance were tepid and in line. This prompted many downgrades citing concerns that AI alone couldn&#39;t help slumping spot DRAM prices and inventory glut hurting its non-AI business like PCs and smartphones.
Micron&#39;s fiscal fourth-quarter of 2024 earnings report put all doubts to rest. The company reported EPS of $1.18, beating consensus estimates by 7 cents. Revenues surged 93.3% YoY to $7.75 billion, crushing consensus estimates by over $100 million. Non-GAAP gross margin rose to 36.5%, up from 28.1% sequentially.
<h2>AI and Data Centers Stole the Show </h2>
Robust AI demand fueled the surge in its data center DRAM products and industry-leading high bandwidth memory (HBM) chips, which have already been booked until 2025. However, Micron&#39;s recently announced acquisition of 2 Taiwan factories was meant to boost its capacity for these red-hot chops. HBM chips are tailor-made for AI applications like computer vision, natural language processing (NLP), and computer vision.&nbsp;
Micron Technology CEO Sanjay Mehrotra didn&#39;t downplay his excitement, stating, &quot;We are entering fiscal 2025 with the best competitive positioning in Micron&#39;s history. We forecast record revenue in fiscal Q1 and a substantial revenue record with significantly improved profitability in fiscal 2025.&quot; The company hit record NAND revenue led by data center and SSD sales, which exceeded $1 billion for the first time.
<h2>Micron Ups the Ante and Raises Guidance </h2>
Micron Technology raised its fiscal first-quarter of 2025 EPS to $1.66 to $1.82 versus consensus estimates of $1.52. First-quarter revenues are expected to be between $8.50 billion and $8.90 billion, crushing the $8.27 billion consensus estimates. Non-GAAP margin is expected to be around 39.5% +/- 1%.
Micron Technology EVP Manish Bhatia notes that the demand for traditional servers will continue to grow and improve as IT software deployment continues. Modest unit growth is expected for general server growth. However, AI servers are expected to be robust in 2025 as AI momentum continues. Micron has strengthened its position with HBM growth in AI servers with its high capacity 128 gigabyte DIMMs being used in AI servers for training and inferencing. Both enterprise AI and cloud servers are driving demand.
<h2>MU Stock Completes a Cup Pattern</h2>
A cup pattern forms on a swing-high lip line that falls to a swing-low, forming a rounding bottom that rises back up to retest the cup lip line. From there,&nbsp; a handle may form on a pullback or a continuation above the cup lip line, which acts as a new floor support.
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MU formed its cup lip line around $110.39 and sold off to the $84.91 swing low, and the multiple pre-earnings report analyst downgrades and price cuts. MU rose to the $96.18 level driven by the divergence bottom formed on the daily RSI heading into its fiscal Q4 2024 earnings release.
The solid report triggered a price gap to the $110.58 gap fill level, competing with the cup pattern. MU will either use the cup lip line as a floor support and trend higher or pullback to form a handle, forming a potential cup-and-handle breakout if it successfully surges back up through the cup lip line. RSI rose to the 70-band. Fibonacci (Fib) pullback support levels are at $110.39, $104.48, $98.52, and $89.97.
Micron Technology&#39;s average consensus price target is $146.04, and its highest analyst price target&nbsp;is&nbsp;$225.00. Analysts have given it 25 Buy ratings, one Hold rating, and one Sell rating.
With MU&#39;s large gap following earnings, it&#39;s best not to chase. Bullish investors can buy on pullbacks using cash-secured puts to take advantage of the elevated premiums at the fib pullback support levels to buy the dip and write covered calls to execute a wheel strategy for income in addition to the 0.41% annual dividend yield.
The article &quot;<a href="https://www.marketbeat.com/originals/micron-stock-soars-as-ai-demand-fuels-big-q4-earnings-beat/">Micron Stock Soars as AI Demand Fuels Big Q4 Earnings Beat</a>&quot; first appeared on MarketBeat.

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Keysight Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/keys#NYSE">KEYS</a>) has been designated by UL Solutions as the certification test partner for Thunderbolt 5 products. This new role reinforces UL Solutions&#39; position as an Intel-authorized lab for Thunderbolt 5 technologies.
Thunderbolt 5 certification mandates compliance with Thunderbolt standards and Keysight, in collaboration with UL Solutions, is committed to ensuring that the products meet these requirements. To validate Thunderbolt 5 certification, UL Solutions uses several Keysight test and measurement products, including the Infiniium UXR B Series Oscilloscopes, the M8000 Series High-Performance BERT and ENA Vector Network Analyzers.
Thunderbolt 5 brings a significant advancement in wired connectivity, boasting data transfer speeds of up to 120 Gbps &mdash; almost three times faster than Thunderbolt 4. This enhanced capability accommodates innovative display technologies and improves power delivery, enabling quicker transfers of large files like ultra-high-definition videos and intricate 3D models. The outcome is a more efficient workflow, increased productivity and an enriched user experience.
<h2>Keysight&#39;s Testing Solutions Gain Traction</h2>
Keysight&#39;s performance is benefiting from the strong demand for its electronic design and test solutions. As electronic devices serve as the backbone of Internet of Things services, wireless technology, data centers and 5G technologies, the swift adoption of these devices is driving an increased need for the company&#39;s electronic testing equipment.
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<h3>Keysight Technologies Inc. Price and Consensus</h3>
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Its award-winning Radar Scene Emulator is the only solution in the market to imitate realistic roadway scenarios in a lab environment. This solution was chosen by a leading U.S. auto manufacturer for testing and validation of autonomous drive systems.
Earlier this month, Keysight announced that it had achieved a milestone by successfully testing and certifying Autotalks&#39; vehicle-to-everything (V2X) communication solution in its device security research lab, Riscure Security Solutions, under the Common Criteria certification program. The successful completion will likely ensure the highest security standards, marking the first time a V2X chipset with an embedded Hardware Security Module receiving such certification.
The rising demand for electronics testing equipment is poised to boost Keysight&#39;s revenues and stock performance as it capitalizes on the growing adoption of essential electronic devices.
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<h2>KEYS&#39; Zacks Rank &amp; Stock Price Performance</h2>
KEYS currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). Shares of the company have gained 19.6% in the past year compared with the sub-industry&#39;s growth of 16%.
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<h2>Stocks to Consider</h2>
Some better-ranked stocks from the broader technology space are Seagate Technology Holdings plc (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/stx#NASDAQ">STX</a>), ANSYS, Inc. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/anss#NASDAQ">ANSS</a>) and American Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/amswa#NASDAQ">AMSWA</a>).&nbsp;STX presently sports a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), whereas ANSS &amp; AMSWA carry a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy).
Seagate Technology delivered an earnings surprise of 80.9%, on average, in three of the trailing four quarters. In the last reported quarter, STX pulled off an earnings surprise of 40%. The Zacks Consensus Earnings Estimate for STX has increased 18% to $7.41 in the past 60 days.
ANSYS delivered an earnings surprise of 4.8%, on average, in three of the trailing four quarters. In the last reported quarter, ANSS pulled off an earnings surprise of 28.9%. It has a long-term earnings growth expectation of 6.4%.
American Software delivered an earnings surprise of 84.5%, on average, in the trailing four quarters. In the last reported quarter, AMSWA pulled off an earnings surprise of 71.4%. The Zacks Consensus Earnings Estimate for AMSWA has increased 8.6% to 38 cents in the past 60 days.
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eBay Inc. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ebay#NASDAQ">EBAY</a>) is the world&#39;s largest online auction site connecting buyers and sellers worldwide. It was one of the first consumer-to-consumer (C2C) online auction sites on the internet, and it&#39;s nearing its 30th birthday. eBay is no longer the hypergrowth e-commerce stock it once was; it is a stable and steady blue-chip internet stock that remains profitable with a solid balance sheet and liquidity. Its shares are coming off a 52-week high.
eBay operates in the computer and technology sector and competes with online auction and eCommerce marketplaces, including Etsy Inc. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/etsy#NASDAQ">ETSY</a>), Amazon.com Inc., Mercari Inc. (OTC: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/mcary#OTC">MCARY</a>) and Alibaba Group Holding Ltd.
<h2>Capitalizing on the Collectibles Market </h2>
eBay is one of the largest sites for collectibles auctions and sales. It charges a 13% fee to sellers for sold items. Hobbyists and collectors of comic books, Funko Inc. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/fnko#NASDAQ">FNKO</a>), Funko Pops, trading cards, sneakers, handbags, watches, and antiques from all over the world gather to bid on collectible items. Collectibles was the second largest contributor to gross merchandise volume (GMV) in its second-quarter of 2024 earnings report.
<h2>Partnering With PSA: Grading and Authentication </h2>
eBay has made several deals with Collectors, the parent company of Professional Sports Authenticator (PSA). PSA is a widely used third-party grading and authentication service that focuses on authenticating, grading, and encapsulating trading cards, autographs, toys, and Funko Pops. Graded cards sell for much more money than raw cards. eBay transferred trading card assets to the PSA vault for holding. PSA customers can easily sell their graded and encapsulated cards from the PSA vault on eBay at any time without having to wait for their cards to be shipped back to them to ship out to the buyers.
eBay also completed the acquisition of Goldin Auctions, a premium auction house for collectibles, from Collectors. Goldin has gained mainstream popularity thanks to its Netflix Inc. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/nflx#NASDAQ">NFLX</a>) series &quot;King of Collectibles&quot;&nbsp;which is&nbsp;streaming for&nbsp;a second season.
<h2>Refurbished Inventory and Authentication Guarantee Growth </h2>
eBay expanded its refurbished service to include golf clubs. It&#39;s launched stores for brands and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) like Dyson to sell their refurbished inventory. Seagate Technologies Holdings plc (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/stx#NASDAQ">STX</a>) is responsible for direct sales of its factory-recertified hard drives. It has also reached a milestone in its Authentication Guarantee Program. It has authenticated its 10th million items since its inception, including a pair of Air Jordan 1 Low Lucky Green sneakers in its Las Vegas facility.
eBay has also launched a &quot;click-to-resell&quot; button with Certilogo, an AI-powered pre-owned clothing authentication provider. eBay is the largest pre-owned clothing and merchandise marketplace, benefiting from the off-brand consumer shopping tailwinds.
<h2>Investments in AI and ML Are Paying Off </h2>
eBay&#39;s investments in AI are paying off as it deployed its first supercomputer. It gives them the capacity to build and refine larger LLMs on trillions of tokens. Its supercomputer is on par with the top 50 supercomputers in the world in terms of computing speed and petaflops. Its generative AI offerings are helping sellers better list their items, creating more detailed item descriptions. eBay launched a generative AI-powered discovery feature called Shop the Look for fashion buyers. This feature lets eBay curate personalized outfits of new and pre-owned apparel and luxury items that match a user&#39;s style and preferences.
<h2>Magical Listings Are a Game Changer </h2>
One of the major friction points and bottlenecks for sellers is the time-consuming task of listing items for sale on eBay. The seller has to complete a number of tasks that include creating a compelling description along with the title, item details, category selections, pricing and shipping options. eBay&#39;s AI-powered Magical Listing Tool automates the listing process as soon as the seller uploads a picture of the item to be sold. The tool will automatically create the description and fill in the details, which the seller overlooks and confirms before going live. Currently, Magical Listings is still in beta.
eBay CEO Jamie Iannone commented, &quot;After fully rolling out generative AI descriptions, we are continuing to test and iterate on the next phase of our magical listing experience, which leverages user-uploaded product images to help sellers fill in the category, title, and other item aspects for a listing. A subset of sellers are testing this experience in beta, and we are leveraging their feedback and expertise to train our models and expand coverage to a broader range of categories.
<h2>eBay&#39;s Steady Eddie Single-Digit Growth Quarter </h2>
eBay reported Q2 2024 EPS of $1.18, which beat consensus analyst expectations by 5 cents. Revenues rose 1.3% YoY to $2.57 billion versus $2.53 billion consensus estimates. GAAP net income was $226 million, while non-GAAP net income was $602 million. eBay generated $367 million of operating cash flow and $278 million of free cash flow.
GMV was up 1% to $18.4 billion. Active buyers were flat YoY at 132 million. eBay Motors Parts and Accessories (P&amp;A) segment had the highest GMV in the quarter, followed by Collectibles. Non-GAAP operating margins came in at 27.9%, higher than the 27.6% upper end of guidance. Advertising revenue grew 12% YoY as total ad revenue rose to 2.2% of GMV.
The company bought back $1 billion of stock in the quarter, or 19 million shares. There is still $1.9 billion remaining in its buyback program. After paying out $135 million in cash dividends, eBay closed the quarter with $6.3 billion in cash and cash equivalents.
<h2>eBay Issues Mixed Guidance </h2>
The company expects third-quarter 2024 EPS of $1.15 to $1.20, beating $1.13 consensus estimates. Revenues are expected between $2.50 billion and $2.56 billion, versus $2.54 billion consensus estimates.
<h2>EBAY Stock Forms a Potential Bull Flag Set-Up </h2>
A bull flag forms when the stock surges through its upper descending trendline resistance, which moves parallel to its descending lower trendline support after peaking its flag pole run up at a swing high.
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EBAY formed its swing high at $64.96, shy of the highest analyst price target of $65.00. The flagpole commenced with parallel descending (falling) upper and lower trendlines. A market structure high (MSH) sell trigger also forms under $63.02. The daily relative strength index (RSI) is slipping to the 65-band. Fibonacci (Fib) pullback support levels are at $60.82, $56.98, $56.63, and $55.29.
eBay&#39;s average consensus price target is $56.90, and its highest analyst price target is $65.00. &nbsp;
EBAY stock recently peaked off its highest analyst price target at $65.00. Its consensus price target is 9% lower at $56.90. However, if a bull flag triggers, it may also be setting up its next leg higher. Bullish investors can enter on pullbacks using cash-secured puts at the fib pullback support levels to buy the dip. &nbsp;
By implementing a bullish call debit spread, bullish options investors can limit the downside and profit from modest upside gains for less capital than owning the stock.
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Seagate Tech Hldgs's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/STX#NYSE">STX</a>) short percent of float has risen 3.58% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 11.48 million shares sold short, which is 6.66% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 6.36 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock/">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/short-interest">List of the most shorted stocks</a>
<h3>Seagate Tech Hldgs Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
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As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Seagate Tech Hldgs 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 Seagate Tech Hldgs's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Seagate Tech Hldgs's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 7.96%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze/">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
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Shares of semiconductor, hardware and AI-linked stocks are trading lower as the sector continues to pull back. Chip stocks may also be down in sympathy with Broadcom, which fell after reporting earnings.

Investors with significant funds have taken a bullish position in Seagate Tech Hldgs (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/STX#NASDAQ">STX</a>), a development that retail traders should be aware of.
This was brought to our attention today through our monitoring of publicly accessible options data at Benzinga. The exact nature of these investors remains a mystery, but such a major move in STX usually indicates foreknowledge of upcoming events.
Today, Benzinga's options scanner identified 8 options transactions for Seagate Tech Hldgs. This is an unusual occurrence. The sentiment among these large-scale traders is mixed, with 37% being bullish and 12% bearish. Of all the options we discovered, 7 are puts, valued at $420,775, and there was a single call, worth $32,344.
<h3>Projected Price Targets</h3>
After evaluating the trading volumes and Open Interest, it's evident that the major market movers are focusing on a price band between $95.0 and $102.0 for Seagate Tech Hldgs, spanning the last three months.
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Trends</h3>
Looking at the volume and open interest is a powerful move while trading options. This data can help you track the liquidity and interest for Seagate Tech Hldgs's options for a given strike price. Below, we can observe the evolution of the volume and open interest of calls and puts, respectively, for all of Seagate Tech Hldgs's whale trades within a strike price range from $95.0 to $102.0 in the last 30 days. 
<h3>Seagate Tech Hldgs Option Activity Analysis: Last 30 Days</h3>
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<h3>Significant Options Trades Detected:</h3>

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<td>$95.00</td>
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<td>11/15/24</td>
<td>$7.8</td>
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<td>$100.00</td>
<td>$93.1K</td>
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<td>10/18/24</td>
<td>$6.2</td>
<td>$6.1</td>
<td>$6.1</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
<td>$65.8K</td>
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<td style="text-align: right;">109</td>
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<td>TRADE</td>
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<td>11/15/24</td>
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<td>STX</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>11/15/24</td>
<td>$5.4</td>
<td>$5.2</td>
<td>$5.3</td>
<td>$95.00</td>
<td>$42.4K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">89</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">369</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Seagate Tech Hldgs</h3>
Seagate is a leading supplier of hard disk drives for data storage to the enterprise and consumer markets. It forms a practical duopoly in the market with its chief rival, Western Digital; they are both vertically integrated.
Following our analysis of the options activities associated with Seagate Tech Hldgs, we pivot to a closer look at the company's own performance.
<h3>Current Position of Seagate Tech Hldgs</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a trading volume of 717,970, the price of STX is down by -0.07%, reaching $99.48.</li>
<li>Current RSI values indicate that the stock is may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Next earnings report is scheduled for 51 days from now.</li>
</ul>
Options trading presents higher risks and potential rewards. Astute traders manage these risks by continually educating themselves, adapting their strategies, monitoring multiple indicators, and keeping a close eye on market movements. Stay informed about the latest Seagate Tech Hldgs options trades with real-time alerts from <a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/register174">Benzinga Pro</a>.

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Seagate Tech Hldgs's Options Frenzy: What You Need to Know

On CNBC's &#8220;<a href="https://www.cnbc.com/video/2024/08/30/final-trades-lennar-oracle-and-seagate.html">Halftime Report Final Trades</a>,&#8221; Bryn Talkington of Requisite Capital Management said she likes free cash flow yield, and named Lennar Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LEN#NYSE">LEN</a>) with a free <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/LEN/analyst-ratings">cash flow yield of 11%</a>.
On Aug. 5, Seaport Global analyst Kenneth Zener downgraded the rating for Lennar from Buy to Neutral.
Jim Lebenthal of Cerity Partners said Oracle Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ORCL#NYSE">ORCL</a>) is a well-valued tech stock.
On June 12, Oracle reported fourth-quarter revenue of $14.3 billion, missing the consensus estimate of $14.554 billion, according to Benzinga Pro. Oracle reported fourth-quarter adjusted earnings of $1.63 per share, missing average analyst estimates of $1.65 per share.
 Don't forget to check out our <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premarket/">premarket coverage here</a>
Stephanie Link of Hightower picked Seagate Technology Holdings plc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/STX#NASDAQ">STX</a>) as her final trade.
On July 23, Seagate Tech reported quarterly earnings of $1.05 per share. The company beat the analyst consensus estimate of 75 cents per share. 
The company reported quarterly sales of $1.89 billion which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $1.877 billion. The company said it expects first-quarter revenue of approximately $2.1 billion, plus or minus $150 million, versus estimates of $1.877 billion. 
The company anticipates first-quarter adjusted earnings of $1.40 per share, plus or minus 20 cents per share, versus <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/07/39919112/seagate-technology-q4-earnings-revenue-beat-eps-beat-strong-guidance-amid-improving-cloud-demand-en">estimates of 75 cents per share.</a>
Price Action:
<ul>
<li>Lennar shares gained 0.9% to close at $182.06 during Friday's session.</li>
<li>Oracle shares gained 1.3% to settle at $141.29 during Friday's session.</li>
<li>Seagate shares gained 2.1% to settle at $99.55 on Friday.</li>
</ul>
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Lennar, Oracle, Seagate On CNBC's 'Final Trades'

CNBC Halftime Report Final Trades: Lennar, Oracle, Seagate Technology

Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bullish stance on Seagate Tech Hldgs (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/STX#NASDAQ">STX</a>).
And retail traders should know.
We noticed this today when the trades showed up on publicly available options history that we track here at Benzinga.
Whether these are institutions or just wealthy individuals, we don't know. But when something this big happens with STX, it often means somebody knows something is about to happen.
So how do we know what these investors just did? 
Today, <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/?utm_source=insights">Benzinga</a>'s options scanner spotted 8 uncommon options trades for Seagate Tech Hldgs.
This isn't normal.
The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 50% bullish and 37%, bearish.
Out of all of the special options we uncovered, 2 are puts, for a total amount of $198,500, and 6 are calls, for a total amount of $294,045.
<h3>What's The Price Target?</h3>
Taking into account the Volume and Open Interest on these contracts, it appears that whales have been targeting a price range from $90.0 to $105.0 for Seagate Tech Hldgs over the last 3 months. 
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Trends</h3>
Assessing the volume and open interest is a strategic step in options trading. These metrics shed light on the liquidity and investor interest in Seagate Tech Hldgs's options at specified strike prices. The forthcoming data visualizes the fluctuation in volume and open interest for both calls and puts, linked to Seagate Tech Hldgs's substantial trades, within a strike price spectrum from $90.0 to $105.0 over the preceding 30 days.
<h3>Seagate Tech Hldgs 30-Day Option Volume &amp; Interest Snapshot</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1724269564_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>STX</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>10/18/24</td>
<td>$1.1</td>
<td>$1.0</td>
<td>$1.0</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
<td>$153.6K</td>
<td>105</td>
<td>1.5K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>STX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>10/18/24</td>
<td>$5.0</td>
<td>$4.7</td>
<td>$4.7</td>
<td>$105.00</td>
<td>$91.6K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
<td>500</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>STX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>10/18/24</td>
<td>$5.1</td>
<td>$4.8</td>
<td>$4.8</td>
<td>$105.00</td>
<td>$89.2K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
<td>250</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>STX</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>10/18/24</td>
<td>$1.05</td>
<td>$1.0</td>
<td>$1.0</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
<td>$44.9K</td>
<td>105</td>
<td>1.9K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>STX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>10/18/24</td>
<td>$4.9</td>
<td>$4.8</td>
<td>$4.9</td>
<td>$105.00</td>
<td>$31.3K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
<td>64</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Seagate Tech Hldgs</h3>
Seagate is a leading supplier of hard disk drives for data storage to the enterprise and consumer markets. It forms a practical duopoly in the market with its chief rival, Western Digital; they are both vertically integrated.
Having examined the options trading patterns of Seagate Tech Hldgs, our attention now turns directly to the company. This shift allows us to delve into its present market position and performance
<h3>Current Position of Seagate Tech Hldgs</h3>
<ul>
<li>Currently trading with a volume of 724,083, the STX's price is up by 0.38%, now at $103.94. </li>
<li>RSI readings suggest the stock is currently is currently neutral between overbought and oversold.</li>
<li>Anticipated earnings release is in 64 days.</li>
</ul>
Trading options involves greater risks but also offers the potential for higher profits. Savvy traders mitigate these risks through ongoing education, strategic trade adjustments, utilizing various indicators, and staying attuned to market dynamics. Keep up with the latest options trades for Seagate Tech Hldgs with <a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/register174">Benzinga Pro</a> for real-time alerts.

This Is What Whales Are Betting On Seagate Tech Hldgs

The S&amp;P 500 and Nasdaq 100 indices notched their seventh consecutive day of gains on Friday, culminating in their strongest weekly performance since late October 2023 as investor sentiment toward risk assets improved in response to a string of upbeat economic indicators <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/calendars/economic">released throughout the week.</a>
Tracking these indices, the SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) and the Invesco QQQ Trust, Series 1 (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>) closed with modest daily gains of 0.2% and 0.1%, respectively. For the week, the S&amp;P 500 and Nasdaq 100 soared 4% and 5.5%, marking their best weekly performances in 10 months.
The Dow Jones Index, as tracked by the SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIA#NYSE">DIA</a>), closed 0.2% higher, marking its fourth straight session of gains and the best week since December 2023.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Wall Street Extends Winning Streak On Bullish Economic Data, Record-High Earnings</h3>
On Friday, traders welcomed a better-than-expected consumer sentiment reading from the University of Michigan, which signaled <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/econ-s/24/08/40419637/us-consumer-confidence-rebounds-in-august-expectations-are-subject-to-change-as-presidential-campaig">growing optimism among consumers.</a>
A day earlier, initial jobless claims for the week ending Aug. 10 surprised to the downside, indicating fewer concerns about the resilience of the labor market, while retail sales spiked more than expected by 1% on a month-over-month basis in July, marking the strongest month since January 2023.
Softer-than-anticipated inflation data for both consumers and producers released earlier this week further fueled market enthusiasm, cementing expectations for an interest rate cut from the Federal Reserve next month.
The upbeat data has tempered bets on a larger rate reduction, with market participants now leaning toward a more modest 25-basis-point cut. Market-implied probabilities for a larger 50-basis-point reduction have tumbled to 23%, according to CME Group&#8217;s FedWatch tool, as economic data signals no rush for <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/24/08/40405406/interest-rate-markets-rethink-fed-strategy-as-economic-data-signals-no-rush-for-m">an overly loose monetary policy. </a>
&#8220;The latest data support our view that betting against consumers when jobs are expanding is a bad bet. Even bad weather didn&#8217;t stop them from going to the malls last month,&#8221; said Ed Yardeni, president at Yardeni Research.
The latest earnings season provides no indication of an impending recession, Yardeni said. With over 90% of S&amp;P 500 companies having reported second-quarter results, collective operating earnings per share for the index surged 10.9% year-over-year to a record high of $60.19.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">S&amp;P 500&#8217;s Top 5 Movers On Friday</h3>
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<tr>
<td>Ulta Beauty, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ULTA#NASDAQ">ULTA</a>)</td>
<td>3.21</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DexCom, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DXCM#NASDAQ">DXCM</a>)</td>
<td>3.16</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Tapestry, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TPR#NYSE">TPR</a>)</td>
<td>3.06</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WST#NYSE">WST</a>)</td>
<td>2.67</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Bath &amp; Body Works, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BBWI#NYSE">BBWI</a>)</td>
<td>2.47</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Nasdaq 100&#8217;s Top 5 Movers On Friday</h3>
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<td>1-day return (%)</td>
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<tr>
<td>Atlassian Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TEAM#NASDAQ">TEAM</a>)</td>
<td>5.05</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DexCom, Inc.</td>
<td>3.16</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PDD Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PDD#NASDAQ">PDD</a>)</td>
<td>2.90</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TTWO#NASDAQ">TTWO</a>)</td>
<td>2.43</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WBD#NASDAQ">WBD</a>)</td>
<td>2.36</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</figure>
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S&P 500, Nasdaq 100 Mark Seventh Straight Positive Session, Strongest Week Since October 2023: Friday's Top Movers

Whales with a lot of money to spend have taken a noticeably bearish stance on Seagate Tech Hldgs.
Looking at options history for Seagate Tech Hldgs (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/STX#NASDAQ">STX</a>) we detected 14 trades.
If we consider the specifics of each trade, it is accurate to state that 35% of the investors opened trades with bullish expectations and 57% with bearish.
From the overall spotted trades, 3 are puts, for a total amount of $421,060 and 11, calls, for a total amount of $1,379,816.
<h3>What's The Price Target?</h3>
After evaluating the trading volumes and Open Interest, it's evident that the major market movers are focusing on a price band between $85.0 and $120.0 for Seagate Tech Hldgs, spanning the last three months.
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Development</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 Seagate Tech Hldgs's options at specified strike prices. The forthcoming data visualizes the fluctuation in volume and open interest for both calls and puts, linked to Seagate Tech Hldgs's substantial trades, within a strike price spectrum from $85.0 to $120.0 over the preceding 30 days.
<h3>Seagate Tech Hldgs Option Activity Analysis: Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1723734158_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Noteworthy Options Activity:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>STX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$4.1</td>
<td>$3.6</td>
<td>$4.1</td>
<td>$120.00</td>
<td>$472.6K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td>2.7K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>STX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$4.1</td>
<td>$3.8</td>
<td>$3.8</td>
<td>$120.00</td>
<td>$371.6K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td>1.6K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>STX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$3.8</td>
<td>$3.5</td>
<td>$3.8</td>
<td>$120.00</td>
<td>$239.4K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td>0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>STX</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>10/18/24</td>
<td>$4.2</td>
<td>$4.1</td>
<td>$4.2</td>
<td>$97.50</td>
<td>$236.4K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">50</td>
<td>563</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>STX</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>10/18/24</td>
<td>$4.4</td>
<td>$4.1</td>
<td>$4.3</td>
<td>$97.50</td>
<td>$144.9K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">50</td>
<td>1.3K</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Seagate Tech Hldgs</h3>
Seagate is a leading supplier of hard disk drives for data storage to the enterprise and consumer markets. It forms a practical duopoly in the market with its chief rival, Western Digital; they are both vertically integrated.
In light of the recent options history for Seagate Tech Hldgs, it's now appropriate to focus on the company itself. We aim to explore its current performance.
<h3>Current Position of Seagate Tech Hldgs</h3>
<ul>
<li>Currently trading with a volume of 632,387, the STX's price is up by 2.37%, now at $99.36. </li>
<li>RSI readings suggest the stock is currently is currently neutral between overbought and oversold.</li>
<li>Anticipated earnings release is in 70 days.</li>
</ul>
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 Seagate Tech Hldgs, <a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/register174">Benzinga Pro</a> gives you real-time options trades alerts.

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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. 
Below are some instances of options activity happening in the Information Technology sector: 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>NVDA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>08/02/24</td>
<td>$105.00</td>
<td>$42.8K</td>
<td>13.8K</td>
<td>142.5K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AAPL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>08/02/24</td>
<td>$225.00</td>
<td>$85.0K</td>
<td>19.1K</td>
<td>106.4K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMD</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>08/09/24</td>
<td>$135.00</td>
<td>$28.1K</td>
<td>2.6K</td>
<td>4.6K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>INTC</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$30.00</td>
<td>$48.9K</td>
<td>4.8K</td>
<td>3.9K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>TSM</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>08/16/24</td>
<td>$140.00</td>
<td>$64.1K</td>
<td>13.2K</td>
<td>3.6K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AVGO</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>08/16/24</td>
<td>$141.00</td>
<td>$272.3K</td>
<td>4.9K</td>
<td>3.2K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>STX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>08/16/24</td>
<td>$95.00</td>
<td>$109.5K</td>
<td>118</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>WOLF</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$27.00</td>
<td>$28.0K</td>
<td>1</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CRWD</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$210.00</td>
<td>$25.8K</td>
<td>696</td>
<td>912</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>INTU</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>10/18/24</td>
<td>$640.00</td>
<td>$67.4K</td>
<td>45</td>
<td>740</td>
</tr>
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</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These itemized elaborations have been created using the accompanying table. 
• For NVDA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bullish, is expiring today. Parties traded 400 contract(s) at a $105.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $42.8K, with a price of $107.0 per contract. There were 13820 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 142540 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For AAPL (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, is expiring today. Parties traded 986 contract(s) at a $225.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 14 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $85.0K, with a price of $86.0 per contract. There were 19176 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 106441 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding AMD (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>), we observe a put option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 7 day(s) on August 9, 2024. Parties traded 50 contract(s) at a $135.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $28.1K, with a price of $563.0 per contract. There were 2667 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 4645 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For INTC (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTC#NASDAQ">INTC</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 322 day(s) on June 20, 2025. This event was a transfer of 350 contract(s) at a $30.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $48.9K, with a price of $140.0 per contract. There were 4817 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 3955 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding TSM (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSM#NYSE">TSM</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 14 day(s) on August 16, 2024. Parties traded 240 contract(s) at a $140.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 12 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $64.1K, with a price of $267.0 per contract. There were 13239 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 3697 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding AVGO (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVGO#NASDAQ">AVGO</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 14 day(s) on August 16, 2024. Parties traded 534 contract(s) at a $141.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 44 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $272.3K, with a price of $510.0 per contract. There were 4901 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 3221 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding STX (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/STX#NASDAQ">STX</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 14 day(s) on August 16, 2024. Parties traded 417 contract(s) at a $95.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 5 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $109.5K, with a price of $260.0 per contract. There were 118 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1012 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For WOLF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WOLF#NYSE">WOLF</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 322 day(s) on June 20, 2025. This event was a transfer of 100 contract(s) at a $27.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 4 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $28.0K, with a price of $280.0 per contract. There were 1 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1000 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding CRWD (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRWD#NASDAQ">CRWD</a>), we observe a put option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 168 day(s) on January 17, 2025. Parties traded 10 contract(s) at a $210.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $25.8K, with a price of $2585.0 per contract. There were 696 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 912 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding INTU (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTU#NASDAQ">INTU</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 77 day(s) on October 18, 2024. Parties traded 21 contract(s) at a $640.00 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 $67.4K, with a price of $3210.0 per contract. There were 45 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 740 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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On CNBC's &#8220;<a href="https://www.cnbc.com/video/2024/07/26/final-trades-seagate-exxon-mobil-morgan-stanley-and-the-ijh.html">Halftime Report Final Trades</a>,&#8221; Sarat Sethi of DCLA said he likes Morgan Stanley (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MS#NYSE">MS</a>) as the capital market is <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/07/39821573/morgan-stanleys-diversified-business-model-drives-q2-success-analyst-projects-incre">going to pick up</a>.
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Jim Lebenthal of Cerity Partners said Exxon Mobil Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XOM#NYSE">XOM</a>) is less than 5% from its all-time high.
Exxon Mobil will release its second quarter financial results before the opening bell on Friday, Aug. 2. Analysts expect the company to report quarterly earnings at $2.03 per share, up from $1.94 per share in the year-ago period. Exxon Mobil expects to report quarterly revenue of $90.99 billion, compared to $82.91 billion a year earlier.
Stephanie Link of Hightower said Seagate Technology Holdings plc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/STX#NASDAQ">STX</a>) reported a great quarter.
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Price Action:
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<li>Morgan Stanley shares gained 0.6% to close at $104.19 on Friday.</li>
<li>iShares Core S&amp;P Mid-Cap ETF gained 1.7% during Friday's session.</li>
<li>Exxon Mobil shares slipped 0.1% to settle at $117.33 on Friday.</li>
<li>Seagate shares fell 0.3% to close at $103.68 on Friday.</li>
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