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Take-Two is one of the largest global developers and publishers of video games, with labels including Rockstar, 2K, and Zynga. Grand Theft Auto is the firm's biggest franchise, accounting for about 30% of total sales for the past decade. NBA 2K is the industry's dominant basketball video game, with Take-Two releasing a new version annually. Other notable franchises include Red Dead Redemption, Borderlands, and Civilization. Typically, more than three quarters of the firm's sales are from in-game spending, with the remainder coming from initial game sales. Since acquiring Zynga in 2022, mobile makes up about half of total sales.

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Take-Two Interactive (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TTWO#NASDAQ">TTWO</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 15 years by 11.4% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 22.23%. Currently, Take-Two Interactive has a market capitalization of $36.96 billion. 
Buying $100 In TTWO: If an investor had bought $100 of TTWO stock 15 years ago, it would be worth $2,031.56 today based on a price of $210.47 for TTWO at the time of writing.
<h3>Take-Two Interactive's Performance Over Last 15 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1743195647_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

If You Invested $100 In This Stock 15 Years Ago, You Would Have This Much Today

On Thursday, JP Morgan analyst Cory Carpenter highlighted its <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/video-games" rel="noreferrer noopener">video game top picks</a>, including Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TTWO#NASDAQ">TTWO</a>) (Overweight rating with $225 price target), Roblox Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RBLX#NYSE">RBLX</a>) (Overweight rating with $75 price target), Electronic Arts (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EA#NASDAQ">EA</a>) (Neutral rating) and Playstudios (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MYPS#NASDAQ">MYPS</a>) (Underweight rating).
Carpenter noted Take-Two Interactive as the top pick riding the Grand Theft Auto VI Wave, with improved NBA 2K &amp; Zynga performance.
The analyst remarked that the strongest-ever game pipeline in 2025 (GTA VI (Fall), Borderlands 4, Mafia: The Old Country (Summer), and Civilization 7) followed years of heavy investment.
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Carpenter said GTA VI&#8217;s success likely drives estimates and multiples higher, with the potential for a higher unit price (&gt;$70).
The analyst believes Zynga&#8217;s transition to AppLovin Corp&#8217;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/APP#NASDAQ">APP</a>) MAX mediation platform could be an underappreciated tailwind.
He highlighted Color Block Jam&#8217;s early momentum and Empires &amp; Puzzles&#8217; stability in the mobile gaming segment.
According to the analyst, cost efficiency initiatives like Chartboost &amp; Private Division divestitures and 5% downsizing in April 2024 should maximize leverage around core title releases.
For Electronic Arts, Carpenter highlighted FC trends, Battlefield launch timing, and Bookings&#8217; return to growth.
For Roblox, the analyst anticipated Bookings growth of 20%+, DAUs after a fourth-quarter slowdown, and Ads/commerce ramping.
For Playstudios, Carpenter focused on Sweepstakes initiatives, the New Tetris title launch, and Core game stability.
Carpenter projected fiscal 2025 revenue growth of 20% for Roblox, 3% for Electronic Arts, and 46% for Take-Two Interactive. The analyst projected a 10% decline for PlayStudios in the fiscal year.
Carpenter projected a fiscal 2025 adjusted EBITDA margin of 20% for Roblox, 32% for Electronic Arts, 23% for Take-Two Interactive, and 19% for PlayStudios.
Price Actions: TTWO closed lower by 0.75% at $212.28 onThursday. RBLX down 1.42%, MYPS down 3.15%, and EA up 0.08%.
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Deep-pocketed investors have adopted a bullish approach towards Take-Two Interactive (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TTWO#NASDAQ">TTWO</a>), and it's something market players shouldn't ignore. Our tracking of public options records at Benzinga unveiled this significant move today. The identity of these investors remains unknown, but such a substantial move in TTWO usually suggests something big is about to happen.
We gleaned this information from our observations today when Benzinga's options scanner highlighted 15 extraordinary options activities for Take-Two Interactive. This level of activity is out of the ordinary.
The general mood among these heavyweight investors is divided, with 46% leaning bullish and 46% bearish. Among these notable options, 10 are puts, totaling $896,803, and 5 are calls, amounting to $302,056.
<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 $200.0 and $240.0 for Take-Two Interactive, spanning the last three months.
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Development</h3>
Looking at the volume and open interest is an insightful way to conduct due diligence on a stock.
This data can help you track the liquidity and interest for Take-Two Interactive'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 Take-Two Interactive's whale activity within a strike price range from $200.0 to $240.0 in the last 30 days. 
<h3>Take-Two Interactive 30-Day Option Volume &amp; Interest Snapshot</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1742577430_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Largest Options Trades Observed:</h3>

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<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
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<td>TTWO</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$12.5</td>
<td>$11.6</td>
<td>$12.5</td>
<td>$200.00</td>
<td>$216.2K</td>
<td>20</td>
<td>513</td>
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<td>TTWO</td>
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<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$12.5</td>
<td>$11.6</td>
<td>$12.5</td>
<td>$200.00</td>
<td>$143.7K</td>
<td>20</td>
<td>229</td>
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<td>TTWO</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$15.15</td>
<td>$14.8</td>
<td>$15.05</td>
<td>$210.00</td>
<td>$108.3K</td>
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<td>TTWO</td>
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<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$12.6</td>
<td>$11.7</td>
<td>$12.5</td>
<td>$200.00</td>
<td>$90.0K</td>
<td>20</td>
<td>868</td>
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<td>TTWO</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$12.45</td>
<td>$11.6</td>
<td>$12.25</td>
<td>$200.00</td>
<td>$83.3K</td>
<td>20</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
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<h3>About Take-Two Interactive</h3>
Take-Two is one of the largest global developers and publishers of video games, with labels including Rockstar, 2K, and Zynga. Grand Theft Auto is the firm's biggest franchise, accounting for about 30% of total sales for the past decade. NBA 2K is the industry's dominant basketball video game, with Take-Two releasing a new version annually. Other notable franchises include Red Dead Redemption, Borderlands, and Civilization. Typically, more than three quarters of the firm's sales are from in-game spending, with the remainder coming from initial game sales. Since acquiring Zynga in 2022, mobile makes up about half of total sales.
In light of the recent options history for Take-Two Interactive, it's now appropriate to focus on the company itself. We aim to explore its current performance.
<h3>Take-Two Interactive's Current Market Status</h3>
<ul>
<li>Trading volume stands at 1,045,309, with TTWO's price down by -1.14%, positioned at $207.24.</li>
<li>RSI indicators show the stock to be may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Earnings announcement expected in 55 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Professional Analyst Ratings for Take-Two Interactive</h3>
A total of 1 professional analysts have given their take on this stock in the last 30 days, setting an average price target of $270.0.
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&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Ascendiant Capital continues to hold a Buy rating for Take-Two Interactive, targeting a price of $270. 
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Take-Two Interactive (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TTWO#NASDAQ">TTWO</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 10 years by 13.05% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 24.07%. Currently, Take-Two Interactive has a market capitalization of $36.93 billion. 
Buying $100 In TTWO: If an investor had bought $100 of TTWO stock 10 years ago, it would be worth $847.18 today based on a price of $210.27 for TTWO at the time of writing.
<h3>Take-Two Interactive's Performance Over Last 10 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1741033811_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

$100 Invested In This Stock 10 Years Ago Would Be Worth This Much Today

Take-Two Interactive Software Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TTWO#NASDAQ">TTWO</a>) shares are trading lower. The company on Monday announced that Rockstar Games will <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/03/b44074998/rockstar-games-to-acquire-video-games-deluxe">acquire Video Games Deluxe</a>.
What Happened: Rockstar Games, which is owned by Take-Two, announced that it will acquire Sydney-based development studio Video Games Deluxe and rename the studio Rockstar Australia.
The company noted that Video Games Deluxe has worked with Rockstar Games on some of its most memorable game titles for years.
&#8220;After working together closely over many years, we are excited to have Video Games Deluxe join the team as Rockstar Australia,&#8221; said Jennifer Kolbe, Head of Publishing for Rockstar Games.
Ascendiant Capital analyst Edward Woo maintained Take-Two Interactive with a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings">Buy rating</a> on Monday and raised the price target from&nbsp;$172&nbsp;to&nbsp;$270.
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Is TTWO A Good Stock To Buy?</h3>
When deciding whether to buy a stock, there are some key fundamentals investors may want to consider. One of these factors is revenue growth. Buying a stock is essentially a bet that the business will continue to grow and generate profits in the future. Take-Two has reported average annual revenue growth of 12.87% over the past five years.
It's also important to pay attention to valuation when deciding whether to buy a stock. Take-Two has a forward P/E ratio of 26.18. This means investors are paying $26.18 for each dollar of expected earnings in the future. The average ratio of Take-Two Interactive's peers is 21.86.
Other important metrics to look at include a company's profitability, balance sheet and performance relative to a benchmark index. For in-depth analysis tools and important financial data, check out <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com">Benzinga PRO</a>.
TTWO Price Action: <a href="http://benzinga.com/quote/ttwo">Take-Two shares</a> were down 0.24% at $211.47 at the time of publication Monday, according to <a href="http://pro.benzinga.com">Benzinga Pro</a>.
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What's Going On With Take-Two Interactive Software Stock Today?

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Providing a diverse range of perspectives from bullish to bearish, 13 analysts have published ratings on Take-Two Interactive (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TTWO#NASDAQ">TTWO</a>) in the last three months.
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.
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<thead>
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<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">7</td>
<td align="right">5</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
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<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">2</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">2</td>
<td align="right">1</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">1</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
The 12-month price targets assessed by analysts reveal further insights, featuring an average target of $226.0, a high estimate of $270.00, and a low estimate of $170.00. This current average reflects an increase of 17.0% from the previous average price target of $193.17. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1741003221_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Investigating Analyst Ratings: An Elaborate Study</h2>
The standing of Take-Two Interactive among financial experts becomes clear with a thorough analysis of recent analyst actions. The summary below outlines 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>Edward Woo</td>
<td>Ascendiant Capital</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$270.00</td>
<td>$172.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Wyatt Swanson</td>
<td>DA Davidson</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$250.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Michael Pachter</td>
<td>Wedbush</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$215.00</td>
<td>$215.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Mike Hickey</td>
<td>Benchmark</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$225.00</td>
<td>$210.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Eric Sheridan</td>
<td>Goldman Sachs</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$230.00</td>
<td>$205.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Andrew Marok</td>
<td>Raymond James</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$220.00</td>
<td>$190.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Clay Griffin</td>
<td>MoffettNathanson</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$170.00</td>
<td>$156.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Christopher Schoell</td>
<td>UBS</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$230.00</td>
<td>$175.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Martin Yang</td>
<td>Oppenheimer</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$215.00</td>
<td>$190.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Drew Crum</td>
<td>Stifel</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$223.00</td>
<td>$220.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Cory Carpenter</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$225.00</td>
<td>$195.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jason Bazinet</td>
<td>Citigroup</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$225.00</td>
<td>$200.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Brian Pitz</td>
<td>BMO Capital</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$240.00</td>
<td>$190.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: In response to dynamic market conditions and company performance, analysts update their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise', or 'Lower' their stance, it signifies their reaction to recent developments related to Take-Two Interactive. This insight gives a snapshot of analysts' perspectives on the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Gaining insights, analysts provide qualitative assessments, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings reflect expectations for the relative performance of Take-Two Interactive compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts gauge the dynamics of price targets, providing estimates for the future value of Take-Two Interactive's stock. This comparison reveals trends in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
</ul>
Navigating through these analyst evaluations alongside other financial indicators can contribute to a holistic understanding of Take-Two Interactive's market standing. Stay informed and make data-driven decisions with our Ratings Table.
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<h2>About Take-Two Interactive</h2>
Take-Two is one of the largest global developers and publishers of video games, with labels including Rockstar, 2K, and Zynga. Grand Theft Auto is the firm's biggest franchise, accounting for about 30% of total sales for the past decade. NBA 2K is the industry's dominant basketball video game, with Take-Two releasing a new version annually. Other notable franchises include Red Dead Redemption, Borderlands, and Civilization. Typically, more than three quarters of the firm's sales are from in-game spending, with the remainder coming from initial game sales. Since acquiring Zynga in 2022, mobile makes up about half of total sales.
<h3>Take-Two Interactive: Financial Performance Dissected</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: The company's market capitalization is above the industry average, indicating that it is relatively larger in size compared to peers. This may suggest a higher level of investor confidence and market recognition.
Negative Revenue Trend: Examining Take-Two Interactive's financials over 3 months reveals challenges. As of 31 December, 2024, the company experienced a decline of approximately -0.48% in revenue growth, reflecting a decrease in top-line earnings. In comparison to its industry peers, the company trails behind with a growth rate lower than the average among peers in the Communication Services sector.
Net Margin: Take-Two Interactive's net margin excels beyond industry benchmarks, reaching -9.21%. This signifies efficient cost management and strong financial health.
Return on Equity (ROE): Take-Two Interactive's ROE stands out, surpassing industry averages. With an impressive ROE of -2.18%, the company demonstrates effective use of equity capital and strong financial performance.
Return on Assets (ROA): Take-Two Interactive's ROA is below industry averages, indicating potential challenges in efficiently utilizing assets. With an ROA of -0.97%, the company may face hurdles in achieving optimal financial returns.
Debt Management: Take-Two Interactive's debt-to-equity ratio is below the industry average at 0.72, reflecting a lower dependency on debt financing and a more conservative financial approach.
<h2>The Significance of Analyst Ratings Explained</h2>
Analysts are specialists within banking and financial systems that typically report for specific stocks or within defined sectors. These people research company financial statements, sit in conference calls and meetings, and speak with relevant insiders to determine what are known as analyst ratings for stocks. Typically, analysts will rate each stock once a quarter. 
Some analysts publish their predictions for metrics such as growth estimates, earnings, and revenue to provide additional guidance with their ratings. When using analyst ratings, it is important to keep in mind that stock and sector analysts are also human and are only offering their opinions to investors.
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Assessing Take-Two Interactive: Insights From 13 Financial Analysts

Ascendiant Capital analyst Edward Woo maintains Take-Two Interactive (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TTWO#NASDAQ">TTWO</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $172 to $270.

Ascendiant Capital Maintains Buy on Take-Two Interactive, Raises Price Target to $270

Take-Two Interactive (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TTWO#NASDAQ">TTWO</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 15 years by 10.91% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 22.54%. Currently, Take-Two Interactive has a market capitalization of $36.81 billion. 
Buying $100 In TTWO: If an investor had bought $100 of TTWO stock 15 years ago, it would be worth $2,102.99 today based on a price of $209.58 for TTWO at the time of writing.
<h3>Take-Two Interactive's Performance Over Last 15 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1740673810_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

Here's How Much You Would Have Made Owning Take-Two Interactive Stock In The Last 15 Years

DA Davidson analyst Wyatt Swanson initiates coverage on Take-Two Interactive (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TTWO#NASDAQ">TTWO</a>) with a Buy rating and announces Price Target of $250.

Initiation

DA Davidson Initiates Coverage On Take-Two Interactive with Buy Rating, Announces Price Target of $250

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. 
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>META</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$740.00</td>
<td>$25.6K</td>
<td>2.8K</td>
<td>13.6K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>TTD</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$80.00</td>
<td>$28.5K</td>
<td>4.1K</td>
<td>7.6K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ASTS</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$30.00</td>
<td>$60.0K</td>
<td>11.4K</td>
<td>4.7K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GOOG</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>02/14/25</td>
<td>$185.00</td>
<td>$26.0K</td>
<td>3.1K</td>
<td>3.4K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ROKU</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$95.00</td>
<td>$40.8K</td>
<td>2.3K</td>
<td>3.3K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DJT</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$31.00</td>
<td>$35.4K</td>
<td>1.5K</td>
<td>446</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>TTWO</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$210.00</td>
<td>$28.0K</td>
<td>516</td>
<td>153</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>EDR</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$35.00</td>
<td>$33.9K</td>
<td>20.2K</td>
<td>152</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SE</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/28/25</td>
<td>$135.00</td>
<td>$30.9K</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>61</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>TMUS</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$350.00</td>
<td>$79.0K</td>
<td>24</td>
<td>32</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These bullet-by-bullet explanations have been constructed using the accompanying table. 
• Regarding META (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 4 day(s) on February 21, 2025. Parties traded 32 contract(s) at a $740.00 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 $25.6K, with a price of $800.0 per contract. There were 2819 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 13662 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For TTD (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TTD#NASDAQ">TTD</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 4 day(s) on February 21, 2025. This event was a transfer of 184 contract(s) at a $80.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $28.5K, with a price of $155.0 per contract. There were 4118 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 7666 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For ASTS (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ASTS#NASDAQ">ASTS</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 4 day(s) on February 21, 2025. This event was a transfer of 200 contract(s) at a $30.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 27 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $60.0K, with a price of $300.0 per contract. There were 11463 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 4700 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding GOOG (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>), we observe a call option trade with neutral sentiment. It expires in 3 day(s) on February 14, 2025. Parties traded 130 contract(s) at a $185.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $26.0K, with a price of $200.0 per contract. There were 3145 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 3405 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For ROKU (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ROKU#NASDAQ">ROKU</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 4 day(s) on February 21, 2025. This event was a transfer of 80 contract(s) at a $95.00 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 $40.8K, with a price of $510.0 per contract. There were 2332 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 3381 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding DJT (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DJT#NASDAQ">DJT</a>), we observe a put option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 4 day(s) on February 21, 2025. Parties traded 300 contract(s) at a $31.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $35.4K, with a price of $118.0 per contract. There were 1521 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 446 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For TTWO (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TTWO#NASDAQ">TTWO</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 4 day(s) on February 21, 2025. This event was a transfer of 100 contract(s) at a $210.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $28.0K, with a price of $280.0 per contract. There were 516 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 153 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For EDR (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EDR#NYSE">EDR</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 88 day(s) on May 16, 2025. This event was a transfer of 50 contract(s) at a $35.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 19 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $33.9K, with a price of $680.0 per contract. There were 20220 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 152 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For SE (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SE#NYSE">SE</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 39 day(s) on March 28, 2025. This event was a transfer of 30 contract(s) at a $135.00 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 $30.9K, with a price of $1030.0 per contract. There were 0 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 61 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For TMUS (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TMUS#NASDAQ">TMUS</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 88 day(s) on May 16, 2025. This event was a transfer of 10 contract(s) at a $350.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $79.0K, with a price of $7904.0 per contract. There were 24 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 32 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 news on unusual options activity</a>. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

TMUS

10 Communication Services Stocks Whale Activity In Today's Session

Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bearish stance on Take-Two Interactive (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TTWO#NASDAQ">TTWO</a>).
And retail traders should know.
We noticed this today when the positions 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 TTWO, it often means somebody knows something is about to happen.
Today, Benzinga's options scanner spotted 9 options trades for Take-Two Interactive.
This isn't normal.
The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 22% bullish and 55%, bearish.
Out of all of the options we uncovered, there was 1 put, for a total amount of $28,520, and 8, calls, for a total amount of $389,093.
<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 $150.0 to $250.0 for Take-Two Interactive over the last 3 months. 
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Trends</h3>
Examining the volume and open interest provides crucial insights into stock research. This information is key in gauging liquidity and interest levels for Take-Two Interactive's options at certain strike prices. Below, we present a snapshot of the trends in volume and open interest for calls and puts across Take-Two Interactive's significant trades, within a strike price range of $150.0 to $250.0, over the past month.
<h3>Take-Two Interactive Option Volume And Open Interest Over Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1739305823_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Significant Options Trades Detected:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>TTWO</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$9.4</td>
<td>$9.0</td>
<td>$9.0</td>
<td>$250.00</td>
<td>$88.2K</td>
<td>1.1K</td>
<td align="right">99</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>TTWO</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$8.85</td>
<td>$8.8</td>
<td>$8.8</td>
<td>$250.00</td>
<td>$80.0K</td>
<td>1.1K</td>
<td align="right">265</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>TTWO</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$9.1</td>
<td>$8.6</td>
<td>$8.85</td>
<td>$250.00</td>
<td>$63.7K</td>
<td>1.1K</td>
<td align="right">173</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>TTWO</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$70.5</td>
<td>$69.7</td>
<td>$70.5</td>
<td>$150.00</td>
<td>$35.2K</td>
<td>321</td>
<td align="right">5</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>TTWO</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$33.9</td>
<td>$33.5</td>
<td>$33.5</td>
<td>$240.00</td>
<td>$33.5K</td>
<td>24</td>
<td align="right">10</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Take-Two Interactive</h3>
Take-Two is one of the largest global developers and publishers of video games, with labels including Rockstar, 2K, and Zynga. Grand Theft Auto is the firm's biggest franchise, accounting for about 30% of total sales for the past decade. NBA 2K is the industry's dominant basketball video game, with Take-Two releasing a new version annually. Other notable franchises include Red Dead Redemption, Borderlands, and Civilization. Typically, more than three quarters of the firm's sales are from in-game spending, with the remainder coming from initial game sales. Since acquiring Zynga in 2022, mobile makes up about half of total sales.
Following our analysis of the options activities associated with Take-Two Interactive, we pivot to a closer look at the company's own performance.
<h3>Current Position of Take-Two Interactive</h3>
<ul>
<li>Trading volume stands at 924,561, with TTWO's price down by -1.54%, positioned at $209.23.</li>
<li>RSI indicators show the stock to be may be overbought.</li>
<li>Earnings announcement expected in 93 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Expert Opinions on Take-Two Interactive</h3>
Over the past month, 5 industry analysts have shared their insights on this stock, proposing an average target price of $213.6.
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&#x2A; An analyst from Stifel persists with their Buy rating on Take-Two Interactive, maintaining a target price of $223. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Goldman Sachs continues to hold a Buy rating for Take-Two Interactive, targeting a price of $230. 
&#x2A; An analyst from MoffettNathanson has decided to maintain their Neutral rating on Take-Two Interactive, which currently sits at a price target of $170. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Raymond James downgraded its action to Outperform with a price target of $220. 
&#x2A; Reflecting concerns, an analyst from Benchmark lowers its rating to Buy with a new price target of $225.
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Take-Two Interactive's Options Frenzy: What You Need to Know

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Direxion Daily PLTR Bull 2X Shares (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTU#NASDAQ">PLTU</a>)
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<li>Weekly gain:&nbsp;78.82%</li>
<li>Focus: Leveraged equity ETF that seeks to track 200% of the performance of Palantir Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NASDAQ">PLTR</a>).</li>
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<ul>
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<li>Expense ratio:&nbsp;0.50%</li>
</ul>
Defiance Connective Technologies ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SIXG#NASDAQ">SIXG</a>)
<ul>
<li>Weekly gain:&nbsp;4.58%</li>
<li>Focus: Tracks the BlueStar Connective Technologies Index that follows the performance of U.S.-listed companies in the hardware, software, or services related to 5G, or 6G networks, and other connective technologies.</li>
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On the economic front, January's job report was a mixed bag. Nonfarm payrolls rose just 143,000—far below December's 307,000 and short of economists' 170,000 estimate. Yet, the unemployment rate dipped, and wages climbed faster than expected.
A warning sign popped up Friday when the University of Michigan's consumer sentiment index unexpectedly dropped. The survey showed consumer sentiment falling to 67.8, with inflation expectations rising to 4.3%—the highest since late 2023. The report linked this unease to higher tariffs under the Trump administration.
Gold surged to record highs, topping $2,850 per ounce, as investors sought safety amid inflation worries and policy uncertainty. This marks its sixth straight week of gains, reinforcing its safe-haven status.
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Earnings Results
Spotify Technology&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPOT#NYSE">SPOT</a>) reported fourth-quarter&nbsp;earnings of $1.88 per share, which missed the&nbsp;analyst consensus estimate of $2.06 and sales of $4.53 billion (4.24 billion euros), up by 16% year-on-year, which beat the analyst <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/02/43463926/spotify-q4-earnings-revenue-beat-higher-arpu-and-premium-growth-drive-profitability-issues-strong-q" rel="noreferrer noopener">consensus estimate of $4.15 billion</a>.
Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TTWO#NASDAQ">TTWO</a>) &nbsp;reported third-quarter revenue of $1.37 billion, missing analyst estimates of $1.39 billion and adjusted earnings of 72 cents per share, beating analyst <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/02/43548484/take-two-interactive-software-q3-earnings-revenue-miss-eps-beat-bookings-up" rel="noreferrer noopener">estimates of 57 cents per share</a>.
Palantir Technologies Inc&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NASDAQ">PLTR</a>) reported&nbsp;fourth-quarter&nbsp;revenue of&nbsp;$827.52 million, beating the&nbsp;consensus estimate of&nbsp;$775.91 million. The company reported&nbsp;fourth-quarter&nbsp;adjusted earnings of 14 cents per share, beating analyst estimates <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/02/43449486/palantir-q4-earnings-revenue-beat-eps-beat-us-revenue-up-52-customer-count-up-43-strong-guidance-th" rel="noreferrer noopener">of 11 cents per share</a>.
Smartphones
Apple Inc.&#8216;s&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) Watch Series 10&nbsp;users are reportedly voicing their dissatisfaction over the limited selection of watch faces available, <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/media/25/02/43425734/apple-watch-faces-are-a-mess-series-10s-biggest-feature-is-limited-to-just-four-faces-frustrating-users" rel="noreferrer noopener">despite the device's advanced features</a>.
Apple&nbsp;is reportedly gearing up to unveil five new products in March, including the iPhone SE 4, M4 <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/25/02/43428732/apples-spring-2025-lineup-iphone-se-4-m4-macbook-air-and-more-expected-soon" rel="noreferrer noopener">MacBook Air, and a new iPad Air</a>.
Apple&nbsp;has increased the monthly subscription cost for its&nbsp;AppleCare+&nbsp;service <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/media/25/02/43485288/apple-raises-monthly-applecare-prices-for-all-iphones-and-you-can-no-longer-buy-the-warranty-upfront-in-stores" rel="noreferrer noopener">across all iPhone models in the U.S</a>.&nbsp;
Samsung Electronics Co.&#8216;s&nbsp;(OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SSNLF#OTC">SSNLF</a>) Galaxy S25 Ultra&nbsp;is available at a significantly lower price than<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/25/02/43429568/samsung-offers-galaxy-s25-ultra-at-a-discount-of-up-to-1020-making-it-3x-cheaper-than-apples-iphone-16-pro-heres-how-you-can-get-it-for-almost-free" rel="noreferrer noopener">&nbsp;</a><a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/25/02/43429568/samsung-offers-galaxy-s25-ultra-at-a-discount-of-up-to-1020-making-it-3x-cheaper-than-apples-iphone-16-pro-heres-how-you-can-get-it-for-almost-free" rel="noreferrer noopener">Apple Inc.&#8217;s</a><a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/25/02/43429568/samsung-offers-galaxy-s25-ultra-at-a-discount-of-up-to-1020-making-it-3x-cheaper-than-apples-iphone-16-pro-heres-how-you-can-get-it-for-almost-free" rel="noreferrer noopener">&nbsp;</a><a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/25/02/43429568/samsung-offers-galaxy-s25-ultra-at-a-discount-of-up-to-1020-making-it-3x-cheaper-than-apples-iphone-16-pro-heres-how-you-can-get-it-for-almost-free" rel="noreferrer noopener">iPhone 16 Pro</a>.&nbsp;
Technology &amp; Online Retail
LinkedIn, owned by&nbsp;Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>),&nbsp;Indeed&nbsp;and&nbsp;Greenhouse&nbsp;have all introduced new AI-powered tools designed to help job seekers gauge their chances of <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/02/43425534/linkedin-and-indeed-are-finally-holding-employers-accountable-new-ai-tools-will-show-job-seekers-their-chances-of-getting-a-response" rel="noreferrer noopener">receiving responses from potential employers</a>.
Nvidia Corp.&#8217;s&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) GeForce RTX 5090&nbsp;and&nbsp;5080&nbsp;graphics&nbsp;cards have sold out&nbsp;almost immediately after their release. However, gaming enthusiasts can still acquire these powerful GPUs through <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/02/43428596/rtx-5090-and-5080-are-sold-outbut-you-can-still-get-one-with-these-high-end-prebuilt-gaming-pcs" rel="noreferrer noopener">high-end prebuilt gaming PCs</a>.
Microsoft has quietly removed a workaround that allowed users to install&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/02/43455003/windows-11-disaster-microsoft-quietly-removes-workaround-for-unsupported-pcs-leaving-millions-stranded" rel="noreferrer noopener">Windows 11</a><a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/02/43455003/windows-11-disaster-microsoft-quietly-removes-workaround-for-unsupported-pcs-leaving-millions-stranded" rel="noreferrer noopener">&nbsp;on unsupported PCs</a>.
Microsoft has recruited top talent from&nbsp;Google DeepMind. This recruitment is part of an effort led by&nbsp;Mustafa Suleyman&nbsp;to <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/25/02/43518599/microsoft-poaches-top-deepmind-ai-talent-behind-googles-podcasting-feature-mustafa-suleymans-zurich-ai-lab-expands" rel="noreferrer noopener">expand Microsoft's AI lab in Zurich</a>.
Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>) decided not to comply with the European Union's AI Code of Practice.&nbsp;Joel Kaplan, the new head of global affairs at Meta, made this announcement, escalating the company's<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/02/43487588/metas-global-affairs-head-dismisses-eus-ai-regulations-reignites-regulatory-tensions-for-the-mark-zuckerberg-led-tech-giant" rel="noreferrer noopener"> ongoing disputes with European regulators</a>.
Alphabet CEO&nbsp;Sundar Pichai&nbsp;hinted at potential future monetization strategies for Gemini AI, <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/02/43488268/googles-gemini-ai-could-soon-include-adssundar-pichai-hints-at-future-monetization-beyond-subscriptions" rel="noreferrer noopener">including the introduction of ads</a>.
Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>)&nbsp;is gearing up to introduce a&nbsp;major AI upgrade&nbsp;to its&nbsp;Alexa&nbsp;voice assistant with a press event <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/media/25/02/43517995/amazons-remarkable-alexa-is-coming-heres-what-to-expect-from-the-ai-overhaul-and-its-potential-10-monthly-fee" rel="noreferrer noopener">reportedly in New York on Feb. 26</a>.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
OpenAI&nbsp;revealed a new feature for ChatGPT&nbsp;called "deep research," which autonomously plans and executes multi-step data searches. This feature allows users to input questions using text, images, <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/25/02/43425315/openais-deep-research-promises-ai-powered-analysis-heres-what-it-can-and-cant-do" rel="noreferrer noopener">and files like PDFs or spreadsheets</a>.
OpenAI&nbsp;introduced a comprehensive rebranding initiative <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/25/02/43485775/openais-big-rebrand-chatgpt-parent-wants-to-reflect-a-more-organic-future-with-new-logo-typeface" rel="noreferrer noopener">featuring a new logo and typeface</a>.
OpenAI is contemplating a shift in its open-source strategy as it faces&nbsp;mounting competition from&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/02/43426111/openai-rethinks-open-source-as-deepseek-gains-ground-sam-altman-hints-at-major-changes-in-ai-model-development" rel="noreferrer noopener">Chinese companies like&nbsp;</a><a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/02/43426111/openai-rethinks-open-source-as-deepseek-gains-ground-sam-altman-hints-at-major-changes-in-ai-model-development" rel="noreferrer noopener">DeepSeek</a>.
Advanced Micro Devices Inc.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>) CEO&nbsp;Lisa Su&nbsp;has addressed&nbsp;DeepSeek&#8217;s&nbsp;AI advancements and their potential <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/25/02/43487668/amd-ceo-lisa-su-on-deepseeks-ai-disruption-training-and-inference-with-less-infrastructure-is-a-good-thingbut-gpus-not-asics-will-still-power-the-future-of-ai-chips" rel="noreferrer noopener">impact on the semiconductor market</a>.
Alphabet CEO&nbsp;Sundar Pichai&nbsp;recognized the progress made by China's&nbsp;DeepSeek&nbsp;but said that&nbsp;Google's Gemini&nbsp;remains ahead in <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/02/43487551/sundar-pichai-acknowledges-deepseeks-ai-advancementsbut-says-googles-gemini-still-leads-in-cost-performance-and-latency" rel="noreferrer noopener">efficiency, cost, and performance</a>.
Aravind Srinivas, CEO of&nbsp;Jeff Bezos-backed&nbsp;Perplexity AI, believes many startup founders fail because they chase market trends instead of working<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/25/02/43452421/aravind-srinivas-ceo-of-jeff-bezos-backed-perplexity-reveals-why-most-startups-fail-the-thing-that-most-people-get-wrong" rel="noreferrer noopener"> on problems they truly care about</a>.
Palantir&nbsp;advised its clients to avoid using AI models <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/02/43453280/peter-thiels-palantir-sounds-alarm-on-chinas-deepseek-citing-national-security-threat-but-says-it-wont-drop-clients-who-use-it" rel="noreferrer noopener">from Chinese startup&nbsp;</a><a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/02/43453280/peter-thiels-palantir-sounds-alarm-on-chinas-deepseek-citing-national-security-threat-but-says-it-wont-drop-clients-who-use-it" rel="noreferrer noopener">DeepSeek</a>.
Palantir chief technology officer&nbsp;Shyam Sankar&nbsp;warned that the U.S. is in an &#8220;AI arms race&#8221; with China, calling for&nbsp;urgent action&nbsp;to maintain dominance as the<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/25/02/43453553/palantirs-shyam-sankar-us-is-at-war-with-china-in-ai-and-the-time-to-act-was-yesterday" rel="noreferrer noopener"> race for artificial intelligence escalates</a>.

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Consumer Tech News (Feb 3-Feb 7): Meta Plans Not To Comply With The EU AI Code Of Practice, Apple Raises AppleCare+ Service' Subscription Cost & More

Take-Two Interactive Software Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TTWO#NASDAQ">TTWO</a>) reported upbeat third-quarter financial earnings after the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/ttwo/earnings">market close on Thursday.</a>
Take-Two reported third-quarter revenue of $1.37 billion, missing analyst estimates of $1.39 billion, according to Benzinga Pro. The video game publisher reported third-quarter adjusted earnings of 72 cents per share, beating analyst estimates of 57 cents per share.
Total net bookings grew 3% year-over-year. Net Bookings from recurrent consumer spending grew 9% year-over-year and accounted for 79% of total Net Bookings.
"We achieved solid results during the holiday season," said Strauss Zelnick, chairman and CEO of Take-Two Interactive. "Looking ahead, this calendar year is shaping up to be one of the strongest ever for Take-Two, as we plan to launch Sid Meier's Civilization VII on Feb. 11, Mafia: The Old Country in the Summer, Grand Theft Auto VI in the Fall, and Borderlands 4."
For the fourth quarter, Take-Two expects revenue to be between $1.52 billion and $1.62 billion versus estimates of $1.54 billion. The company anticipates anywhere from a loss of 20 cents per share to positive earnings of 13 cents per share in the fourth quarter versus estimates of 6 cents per share.
Take-Two sees full-year revenue in the range of $5.57 billion to $5.67 billion versus estimates of $5.62 billion. The company anticipates a full-year loss of $4.17 to $4.50 per share versus estimates for a loss of $4.47 per share, per Benzinga Pro.
Take-Two shares gained 16.2% to trade at $212.71 on Friday.
These analysts made changes to their price targets on Take-Two following earnings announcement.
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<li>MoffettNathanson analyst Clay Griffin maintained Take-Two Interactive with a Neutral and raised the price target from $156 to $170.</li>
<li>Raymond James analyst Andrew Marok reiterated Take-Two with an Outperform and raised the price target from $190 to $220.</li>
<li>Goldman Sachs analyst Eric Sheridan maintained Take-Two with a Buy and raised the price target from $205 to $230.</li>
<li>Benchmark analyst Mike Hickey reiterated the stock with a Buy and raised the price target from $210 to $225.</li>
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These Analysts Raise Their Forecasts On Take-Two Interactive After Better-Than-Expected Earnings

Wedbush analyst Michael Pachter reiterates Take-Two Interactive (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TTWO#NASDAQ">TTWO</a>) with a Outperform and maintains $215 price target.

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Wedbush Reiterates Outperform on Take-Two Interactive, Maintains $215 Price Target

Top Wall Street analysts changed their outlook on these top names. For a complete view of all analyst rating changes, including upgrades and downgrades, please see our <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings">analyst ratings page</a>.
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<li>Canaccord Genuity cut Illumina, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ILMN#NASDAQ">ILMN</a>) price target from $145 to $135. Canaccord Genuity analyst Kyle Mikson maintained a Hold rating. Illumina shares closed at $122.80 on Thursday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/ILLMN/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Stephens &amp; Co. raised the price target for The Ensign Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ENSG#NASDAQ">ENSG</a>) from $155 to $160. Stephens &amp; Co. analyst Raj Kumar maintained an Overweight rating. Ensign shares closed at $135.91 on Thursday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/ENSG/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
<li>Cantor Fitzgerald boosted Cloudflare, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NET#NYSE">NET</a>) price target from $111 to $149. Cantor Fitzgerald analyst Thomas Blakey maintained a Neutral rating. Cloudflare shares closed at $141.52 on Thursday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/NET/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
<li>Benchmark cut the price target for Weatherford International plc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WFRD#NASDAQ">WFRD</a>) from $140 to $125. Benchmark analyst Kurt Hallead maintained a Buy rating. Weatherford International shares closed at $65.36 on Thursday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/WFRD/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
<li>Goldman Sachs raised the price target for Yum! Brands, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/YUM#NYSE">YUM</a>) from $140 to $155. Goldman Sachs analyst Christine Cho maintained a Neutral rating. Yum! Brands shares closed at $144.01 on Thursday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/YUM/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
<li>Scotiabank slashed Qualys, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QLYS#NASDAQ">QLYS</a>) price target from $150 to $140. Scotiabank analyst Patrick Colville maintained a Sector Perform rating. Qualys shares settled at $140.71 on Thursday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/QLYS/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Oppenheimer raised Expedia Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EXPE#NASDAQ">EXPE</a>) price target from $210 to $235. Oppenheimer analyst Jed Kelly maintained an Outperform rating. Expedia shares closed at $172.57 on Thursday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/EXPE/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
<li>Raymond James raised Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TTWO#NASDAQ">TTWO</a>) price target from $190 to $220. Raymond James analyst Andrew Marok reiterated an Outperform rating. Take-Two shares closed at $183.08 on Thursday.  <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/TTWO/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Tigress Financial raised the price target for Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RCL#NYSE">RCL</a>) from $270 to $330. Tigress Financial analyst Ivan Feinseth maintained a Buy rating. Royal Caribbean Cruises shares settled at $270.20 on Thursday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/RCL/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Rosenblatt raised Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) price target from $236 to $287. Rosenblatt analyst Barton Crockett maintained a Buy rating. Amazon shares closed at $238.83 on Thursday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/AMZN/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
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Amazon To Rally Over 20%? Here Are 10 Top Analyst Forecasts For Friday

Shares of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TTWO#NASDAQ">TTWO</a>) are blasting off Friday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/02/43548484/take-two-interactive-software-q3-earnings-revenue-miss-eps-beat-bookings-up">The company reported earnings</a> and The Street loves them. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/video-games">At least for now</a>.
The move higher may prove to be short-lived. This is why our trading team has made it our <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/stock-of-the-day">Stock of the Day</a>.
There are a lot of old expressions on Wall Street. Some are worth paying attention to. One is &#8220;sell at former peaks.&#8221;
This refers to how stocks tend to run into resistance if they reach a price that had previously been a peak. As you can see on the chart below, Take-Two formed a peak in February 2021. It is getting close to that level once again and may soon encounter resistance.
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There can be resistance at former tops or peaks because of investment psychology.
Some people who bought at the top still hold their shares and have been looking at losses ever since. If they finally get back to around $215, many of these remorseful buyers will place sell orders so they can get out of their positions at breakeven.
If there is a large concentration of these sell orders, it could form resistance at the same price that had been a peak before. If some of these sellers start to undercut each other, it could result in a new downtrend forming.
Another popular expression is ‘the market has a memory'. This refers to how a price level that is important can retain its importance for a long time.
It could be weeks, months, or even years. This means that even though the peak around $215.00 occurred 5 years ago, the level may still be important.
A further issue that may be of concern to investors is that Take-Two filed a Shelf Registration. This gives the company the ability to issue and sell more shares. It means the management of Take-Two believes current levels may be a good place to sell.
And just like a retail investor, they wouldn't sell if they thought the price was going higher.
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Stock Of The Day: Is The Take-Two Rally Almost Over?

Wall Street slumped into negative territory late in the week as renewed fears over inflation and trade <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/tariffs">tariffs eroded risk appetite. </a>
The first warning sign came from the University of Michigan's consumer sentiment survey, which revealed an "unusually large" spike in inflation expectations. The one-year inflation outlook surged by a full percentage point to 4.3%, marking its highest <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/02/43564020/consumer-sentiment-sinks-economist-flags-unusually-large-rise-in-inflation-perception">level since November 2023. </a>
Investor uncertainty grew following President Donald Trump's announcement that &#8216;reciprocal tariffs&#8217; would take effect next week. Trump is expected to sign new executive orders at 2:00 p.m. Friday.
On the macro front, February&#8217;s jobs report revealed a mixed outcome, with employment growth slowing down more than expected, yet unemployment fell more than expected, and wages surged more than expected.
Market reaction was swift. The S&amp;P 500 fell 0.6%, erasing its weekly gains, while the Nasdaq 100 dropped 0.9% by 1:00 p.m. trading in New York. 
The Dow Jones Industrial Average slipped into negative territory for the week, putting its three-week winning streak at risk. Small-cap stocks underperformed, with the Russell 2000 sinking 1.3%. 
Stock-wise, Uber Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UBER#NASDAQ">UBER</a>) skyrocketed by 9.5%, extending its 8.6% rally from the previous session, after hedge fund billionaire Bill Ackman revealed a stake of 30.3 million shares in the ride-hailing giant.
In currency and bond markets, the U.S. dollar index – tracked by the Invesco DB USD Index Bullish Fund ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UUP#NYSE">UUP</a>) – rallied following the tariff headlines, while Treasury yields climbed higher. The iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TLT#NASDAQ">TLT</a>) dropped 0.8%, reflecting renewed pressure on long-duration bonds. 
Gold took a breather, retreating under pressure from a stronger dollar. Meanwhile, Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) erased early session gains, slipping from an intraday high of $100,000 to $97,500.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Friday&#8217;s Performance In Major US Indices, ETFs</h3>
<figure class="wp-block-table is-style-stripes"> 
<table>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Major Indices</td>
<td>Price</td>
<td>1-day %chg</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>• S&amp;P 500</td>
<td>6,047.11</td>
<td>-0.6%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>• Dow Jones</td>
<td>44,452.38</td>
<td>-0.7%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>• Nasdaq 100</td>
<td>21,576.82</td>
<td>-0.9%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>• Russell 2000</td>
<td>2,279.74</td>
<td>-1.2%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Updated at 1:00 p.m. ET</figcaption></figure>
According to&nbsp;<a href="https://bzresearch.myclickfunnels.com/benzinga-pro-content-webinar-registration/?utm_source=BZprocontent020325&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Benzinga Pro</a>&nbsp;data:
<ul>
<li>The&nbsp;SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>)&nbsp;fell 0.6% to $602.79.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIA#NYSE">DIA</a>) fell 0.7% to $444.45.</li>
<li>The tech-heavy&nbsp;Invesco QQQ Trust Series&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>)&nbsp;dropped 0.8% up to $528.47.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;iShares Russell 2000 ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IWM#NYSE">IWM</a>) flattened at $229.55.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLE#NYSE">XLE</a>) outperformed, up 0.7%; the&nbsp;Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR Fund&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLY#NYSE">XLY</a>) lagged, down 1.2%.</li>
</ul>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Friday&#8217;s Stock Movers</h3>
Stocks reacting to earnings reports included:
<ul>
<li>Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>): down 3.78%</li>
<li>Illumina Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ILMN#NASDAQ">ILMN</a>): down 8.29%</li>
<li>Fortinet Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FTNT#NASDAQ">FTNT</a>): up 2.86%</li>
<li>Expedia Group Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EXPE#NASDAQ">EXPE</a>): up 15.22%</li>
<li>Take-Two Interactive Software (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TTWO#NASDAQ">TTWO</a>): up 14.92%</li>
<li>Monolithic Power Systems Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MPWR#NASDAQ">MPWR</a>): up 7.06%</li>
<li>Pinterest Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PINS#NYSE">PINS</a>): up 17.09%</li>
<li>SS&amp;C Technologies Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SSNC#NASDAQ">SSNC</a>): up 5.44%</li>
<li>Principal Financial Group Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PFG#NASDAQ">PFG</a>): up 1.55%</li>
<li>Mettler-Toledo International Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MTD#NYSE">MTD</a>): up 2.12%</li>
<li>AptarGroup Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ATR#NYSE">ATR</a>): down 7.08%</li>
<li>Post Holdings Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/POST#NYSE">POST</a>): up 5.96%</li>
<li>Mohawk Industries Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MHK#NYSE">MHK</a>): down 1.53%</li>
<li>Boyd Gaming Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BYD#NYSE">BYD</a>): down 0.76%</li>
<li>Encompass Health Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EHC#NYSE">EHC</a>): up 1.53%</li>
<li>VeriSign Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VRSN#NASDAQ">VRSN</a>): down 0.32%</li>
<li>Cloudflare Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NET#NYSE">NET</a>): up 18.39%</li>
<li>Skechers USA Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SKX#NYSE">SKX</a>): down 12.68%</li>
<li>Affirm Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AFRM#NASDAQ">AFRM</a>): up 23.22%</li>
<li>e.l.f. Beauty Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ELF#NYSE">ELF</a>): down 21.12%</li>
<li>Fortive Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FTV#NYSE">FTV</a>): down 1.64%</li>
<li>Kimco Realty Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KIM#NYSE">KIM</a>): up 0.20%</li>
<li>Avantor Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVTR#NYSE">AVTR</a>): down 9.52%</li>
<li>Plains All American Pipeline LP (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PAA#NASDAQ">PAA</a>): down 2.65%</li>
<li>Cboe Global Markets Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CBOE#NASDAQ">CBOE</a>): up 1.03%</li>
<li>Construction Partners Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ROAD#NASDAQ">ROAD</a>): up 6.75%</li>
<li>Plains GP Holdings LP (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PAGP#NYSE">PAGP</a>): down 1.56%</li>
<li>Flowers Foods Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FLO#NYSE">FLO</a>): up 0.31%</li>
<li>Newell Brands Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NWL#NASDAQ">NWL</a>): down 28.38%</li>
<li>Perella Weinberg Partners (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PWP#NASDAQ">PWP</a>): down 6.50%</li>
<li>Frontier Group Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ULCC#NASDAQ">ULCC</a>): up 16.75%</li>
<li>Proto Labs Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PRLB#NYSE">PRLB</a>): down 1.89%</li>
<li>Green Plains Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GPRE#NASDAQ">GPRE</a>): down 19.06%</li>
<li>Graham Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GHM#NYSE">GHM</a>): down 17.34%</li>
<li>GrafTech International Ltd. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EAF#NYSE">EAF</a>): down 4.70%</li>
<li>Canopy Growth Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CGC#NASDAQ">CGC</a>): down 25.18%</li>
<li>Iterum Therapeutics plc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ITRM#NASDAQ">ITRM</a>): down 5.03%</li>
</ul>
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