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Unity Biotechnology Inc designs therapeutics that prevent, halt, and reverse various diseases of aging. The company focuses on clearing senescent cells, and creating senolytic medicines. Its medicines target vulnerabilities unique to senescent cells to clear those cells from the human body while leaving normal cells unaffected. The firm focuses on age-associated diseases such as osteoarthritis, eye diseases, and pulmonary diseases. Its drug candidates include, UBX1325 is being developed for age-related diseases of the eye, including diabetic macular edema, or DME, UBX2089, which is a circulating hormone primarily produced in the kidneys and choroid plexus of the brain, which is being researched for multiple neurology indications, and UBX2050.

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RBC Capital analyst Gregory Renza reiterates Fulcrum Therapeutics (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FULC#NASDAQ">FULC</a>) with a Sector Perform and maintains $4 price target.

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RBC Capital Reiterates Sector Perform on Fulcrum Therapeutics, Maintains $4 Price Target

Goldman Sachs analyst Eric Sheridan maintains Spotify Technology (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPOT#NYSE">SPOT</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $430 to $490.

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Goldman Sachs Maintains Buy on Spotify Technology, Raises Price Target to $490

Canaccord Genuity analyst Brian McNamara maintains YETI Holdings (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/YETI#NYSE">YETI</a>) with a Hold and maintains $44 price target.

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Canaccord Genuity Maintains Hold on YETI Holdings, Maintains $44 Price Target

Goldman Sachs analyst Will Nance maintains Shift4 Payments (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FOUR#NYSE">FOUR</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $106 to $119.

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Goldman Sachs Maintains Buy on Shift4 Payments, Raises Price Target to $119

RBC Capital analyst Jimmy Shan maintains Minto Apartment (TSX:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MI#TSX">MI</a>) with a Outperform and lowers the price target from C$21.5 to C$20.5.

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RBC Capital Maintains Outperform on Minto Apartment, Lowers Price Target to C$20.5

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Pixie Dust Technologies Shares Halted On Circuit Breaker To The Upside, Stock Now Up 108.9%

Goldman Sachs analyst Mike Niehuser maintains Nu Holdings (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NU#NYSE">NU</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $17 to $19.

Goldman Sachs Maintains Buy on Nu Holdings, Raises Price Target to $19

Canaccord Genuity analyst John Newman maintains BioNTech (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BNTX#NASDAQ">BNTX</a>) with a Buy and maintains $171 price target.

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Canaccord Genuity Maintains Buy on BioNTech, Maintains $171 Price Target

RBC Capital analyst Douglas Miehm reiterates Oncolytics Biotech (TSX:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ONC#TSX">ONC</a>) with a Outperform and maintains C$6 price target.

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RBC Capital Reiterates Outperform on Oncolytics Biotech, Maintains C$6 Price Target

Exxon Mobil Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XOM#NYSE">XOM</a>) shares are trading higher by roughly 5% during November after Donald Trump's win in the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/24/11/41772701/trumps-historic-return-7-ways-his-second-term-could-impact-the-us-economy">presidential election</a>, as investors anticipate a more favorable regulatory and economic environment for the oil and gas sector.
Trump's administration is expected to prioritize fossil fuel production, potentially reversing recent policies on environmental restrictions and supporting domestic energy expansion, which could directly benefit Exxon's extensive U.S. operations. 
Trump's stance on reducing regulations in the energy sector could make it easier and more cost-effective for Exxon to expand drilling projects, especially in U.S. shale regions like the Permian Basin, where the company has invested heavily in recent years.
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What To Know: One anticipated shift under Trump's policies would be a rollback of regulations tied to carbon emissions, methane leaks, and drilling permits, which had increased compliance costs for companies like Exxon. 
With eased regulatory pressures, Exxon would have greater flexibility to explore and develop new oil and gas fields without facing stringent environmental compliance costs, potentially boosting production levels and profitability. 
Additionally, Trump's proposal to withdraw from the Paris Climate Agreement and possibly undo green energy subsidies could slow the U.S. transition to renewables, extending the market dominance of traditional energy sources where Exxon is well-positioned.
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What Else: Trump's protectionist trade policies, particularly his advocacy for tariffs on foreign imports, could also play a role in shaping Exxon's strategy. 
While higher tariffs could increase costs for some imported materials used in refining and exploration, the overarching goal to strengthen domestic energy independence aligns with Exxon's core U.S. operations. 
Furthermore, Trump's inclination to ease sanctions on certain countries, such as Russia, could create new avenues for Exxon to partner in international projects, a potential growth area constrained by recent sanctions.
While uncertainties remain in the global oil market, Trump's commitment to bolstering fossil fuel production and easing regulatory constraints provides an optimistic outlook for Exxon's growth trajectory, making the stock an appealing choice for energy investors post-election.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">How To Buy XOM Stock</h2>
By now you're likely curious about how to participate in the market for Exxon Mobil &#8211; be it to purchase shares, or even attempt to bet against the company.
Buying shares is typically done through a brokerage account. You can find a list of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/best-stock-trading-platforms">possible trading platforms here.</a> Many will allow you to buy ‘fractional shares,' which allows you to own portions of stock without buying an entire share. For example, some stock, like Berkshire Hathaway, can cost thousands of dollars to own just one share. However, if you only want to invest a fraction of that, brokerages will allow you to do so.
In the the case of Exxon Mobil, which is trading at $121.61 as of publishing time, $100 would buy you 0.82 shares of stock.
If you're looking to bet against a company, the process is more complex. You'll need access to an options trading platform, or a broker who will allow you to ‘go short' a share of stock by lending you the shares to sell. The process of shorting a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock">stock can be found at this resource.</a> Otherwise, if your broker allows you to trade options, you can either buy a put option, or sell a call option at a strike price above where shares are currently trading &#8211; either way it allows you to profit off of the share price decline.
According to data from&nbsp;<a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/register174">Benzinga Pro</a>, XOM has a 52-week high of $126.34 and a 52-week low of $95.77.

What's Going On With Exxon Mobil (XOM) Stock?

Goldman Sachs analyst Mark Delaney maintains Luminar Technologies (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LAZR#NASDAQ">LAZR</a>) with a Sell and lowers the price target from $0.75 to $0.5.

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Goldman Sachs Maintains Sell on Luminar Technologies, Lowers Price Target to $0.5

Salesforce Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRM#NYSE">CRM</a>) is aggressively embracing AI in enterprise software. CEO Marc Benioff is positioning the company&#8217;s AI agents as the industry&#8217;s next significant evolution.
The company plans to deploy software bots that can handle various tasks autonomously, aiming to streamline operations and reduce the workload for human employees.
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During a recent episode of the Equity podcast, Benioff shared his vision, underscoring how this shift could reshape enterprise software as we know it.
Benioff emphasized the potential of these AI agents to revolutionize productivity by extending workforce capabilities without limitations, TechCrunch <a target="_blank" href="https://techcrunch.com/podcast/marc-benioff-says-its-crazy-talk-that-ai-will-hurt-salesforce-wants-a-billion-ai-agents-in-a-year/" rel="noreferrer noopener">reports</a>.
The Salesforce chief noted that hundreds of companies already leverage <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/10/41607435/salesforce-launches-agentforce-redefining-ai-in-business-with-autonomous-solutions" rel="noreferrer noopener">the Agentforce platform</a>, an AI-driven tool enabling autonomous task execution across business functions.
He set an ambitious target of deploying a billion AI agents within a year, showcasing this technology&#8217;s scalability and market demand.
Benioff shared a personal example from a recent visit to a Disney park, using the company&#8217;s virtual tour guide feature. The AI agent analyzed historical ride preferences and current park traffic, suggesting customized itineraries.
This personalized approach demonstrated how AI can enhance user experiences across different sectors, including entertainment, retail, and healthcare.
While Salesforce continues to develop its Agentforce platform, Benioff criticized Microsoft Corp&#8217;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>) AI offerings and expressed skepticism about Microsoft&#8217;s Copilot agents. He cited user complaints and research indicating security and functionality issues with Microsoft&#8217;s solutions.
Despite the rise of new AI-focused startups, Benioff remains confident in Salesforce&#8217;s position.
Benioff emphasized that Salesforce&#8217;s secure data infrastructure sets it apart, enabling more reliable AI-driven insights and services.
As part of its growth strategy, Salesforce uses its own AI agents internally across various departments, including customer service and sales.
<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="750" height="650" src="https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/14093208/newplot-8.png" alt="" class="wp-image-648092" srcset="https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/14093208/newplot-8.png 750w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/14093208/newplot-8-300x260.png 300w" sizes="(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" /></figure>
Northland Capital Partners said Salesforce&#8217;s AgentForce platform <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/top-stories/24/10/41145130/salesforces-genai-platform-agentforce-on-par-with-microsoft-analyst" rel="noreferrer noopener">is &#8220;on par&#8221; with</a> Microsoft.
Jim Cramer, host of CNBC&#8217;s &#8220;Mad Money,&#8221; praised Salesforce for its <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/11/41890694/jim-cramer-says-salesforce-agentforce-is-the-best-use-of-ai-he-has-seen-makes-sense-that-the-stock-has-gone-up-so-much" rel="noreferrer noopener">innovative AI product</a>, Agentforce, crediting the tool for driving the recent surge in the company&#8217;s stock.
Cramer shared his views on X, describing Agentforce as &#8220;pretty revolutionary.&#8221; He pointed out that the stock&#8217;s upward movement aligns with the impact of this cutting-edge AI solution and highlighted it as the most effective AI use case he has seen, validating the stock&#8217;s rally.
Salesforce&nbsp;stock surged over 33% year-to-date. Investors can gain exposure to the stock through SPDR Select Sector Fund &#8211; Technology (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLK#NYSE">XLK</a>) and Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VTI#NYSE">VTI</a>).
Price Action: CRM stock is down 2.18% at $334.28 at the last check on Thursday.
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Canaccord Genuity analyst Sumant Kulkarni maintains Zevra Therapeutics (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ZVRA#NASDAQ">ZVRA</a>) with a Buy and lowers the price target from $25 to $23.

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Canaccord Genuity Maintains Buy on Zevra Therapeutics, Lowers Price Target to $23

RBC Capital analyst Michael Harvey reiterates Peyto Exploration &amp; Dev (TSX:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PEY#TSX">PEY</a>) with a Sector Perform and maintains C$17 price target.

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RBC Capital Reiterates Sector Perform on Peyto Exploration & Dev, Maintains C$17 Price Target

Goldman Sachs analyst Ryan Nash maintains loanDepot (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LDI#NYSE">LDI</a>) with a Sell and raises the price target from $1.7 to $2.7.

Goldman Sachs Maintains Sell on loanDepot, Raises Price Target to $2.7

On Thursday, Immutep Limited&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IMMP#NASDAQ">IMMP</a>) released data from the INSIGHT-003 Phase 1 trial of eftilagimod alpha (efti) in combination with Merck &amp; Co Inc&#8217;s (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MRK#NYSE">MRK</a>) Keytruda (pembrolizumab) and chemotherapy for first-line treatment of metastatic non-squamous non-small cell lung <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/24/11/g41970785/immuteps-efti-shows-excellent-survival-data-from-insight-003-trial-in-non-small-cell-lung-cancer" rel="noreferrer noopener">cancer (1L NSCLC) patients</a>.
The survival data as of data cutoff of Oct. 15 from the triple combination therapy in patients irrespective of PD-L1 expression with a minimum followup of 22 months (N=21) shows:
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<li>Median Overall Survival (OS) of 32.9 months.</li>
<li>Median Progression-Free Survival (PFS) of 12.7 months.</li>
<li>24-month Overall Survival (OS) of 81.0%.</li>
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The company compares the data with the 22.0-month median OS, 9.0-month median PFS, and 24-month OS rate of 45.5% from a registrational trial of anti-PD-1 and doublet chemotherapy in non-squamous 1L NSCLC regardless of PD-L1 expression.
Marc Voigt, CEO of Immutep, said, &#8220;The overall survival and progression-free survival data from this mature cohort of patients in INSIGHT-003 with nearly a 2-year minimum followup exceeds our expectations.&#8221;
Data from all evaluable patients to date (N=40) demonstrates significant improvement in Overall Response Rate (ORR) across all levels of PD-L1 expression compared to historical control:
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<li>75.0% ORR versus 62.1% ORR in patients with high PD-L1 expression.</li>
<li>58.8% ORR versus 49.2% ORR in patients with low PD-L1 expression.</li>
<li>47.4% ORR versus 32.3% ORR in patients with negative PD-L1.</li>
<li>In this all-comer PD-L1 trial, the 55.0% ORR and 87.5% Disease Control Rate (DCR) are from the following breakdown of patients by PD-L1 expression: high PD-L1 expression (N=4), low PD-L1 expression (N=17), and negative PD-L1 (N=19).</li>
<li>Compared to the general 1L NSCLC patient population, each of these PD-L1 levels represents roughly one-third, INSIGHT-003 is biased towards low and negative PD-L1 patients who are typically less responsive to anti-PD-1 therapy.</li>
<li>In these patients with low and negative PD-L1 expression (36 of 40 patients), the triple combination achieved a 52.8% ORR and 86.1% DCR.</li>
</ul>
INSIGHT-003, a multi-centre study led by the Frankfurt Institute of Clinical Cancer Research IKF, is nearing completion of patient enrolment.
Additional data updates from this trial are expected in 2025 and beyond.
Price Action: IMMP stock is up 9.6% at $2.05 at last check Thursday.
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Whales with a lot of money to spend have taken a noticeably bearish stance on Shopify.
Looking at options history for Shopify (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SHOP#NYSE">SHOP</a>) we detected 42 trades.
If we consider the specifics of each trade, it is accurate to state that 26% of the investors opened trades with bullish expectations and 52% with bearish.
From the overall spotted trades, 9 are puts, for a total amount of $691,916 and 33, calls, for a total amount of $5,852,437.
<h3>Predicted Price Range</h3>
Taking into account the Volume and Open Interest on these contracts, it appears that whales have been targeting a price range from $40.0 to $120.0 for Shopify over the last 3 months. 
<h3>Insights into Volume &amp; Open Interest</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 Shopify'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 Shopify's whale trades within a strike price range from $40.0 to $120.0 in the last 30 days. 
<h3>Shopify 30-Day Option Volume &amp; Interest Snapshot</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1731600949_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Noteworthy Options Activity:</h3>

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<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>SHOP</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$29.4</td>
<td>$28.8</td>
<td>$29.04</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
<td>$1.1M</td>
<td>4.3K</td>
<td>2.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SHOP</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$22.7</td>
<td>$22.0</td>
<td>$22.7</td>
<td>$115.00</td>
<td>$1.1M</td>
<td>2.2K</td>
<td>1.8K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SHOP</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$22.6</td>
<td>$22.4</td>
<td>$22.4</td>
<td>$115.00</td>
<td>$672.0K</td>
<td>2.2K</td>
<td>1.8K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SHOP</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$15.9</td>
<td>$15.15</td>
<td>$15.54</td>
<td>$115.00</td>
<td>$634.6K</td>
<td>6.0K</td>
<td>2.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SHOP</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$15.55</td>
<td>$15.15</td>
<td>$15.48</td>
<td>$115.00</td>
<td>$485.3K</td>
<td>6.0K</td>
<td>2.0K</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Shopify</h3>
Shopify offers an e-commerce platform primarily to small and medium-size businesses. The firm has two segments. The subscription solutions segment allows Shopify merchants to conduct e-commerce on a variety of platforms, including the company's website, physical stores, pop-up stores, kiosks, social networks (Facebook), and Amazon. The merchant solutions segment offers add-on products for the platform that facilitate e-commerce and include Shopify Payments, Shopify Shipping, and Shopify Capital.
In light of the recent options history for Shopify, it's now appropriate to focus on the company itself. We aim to explore its current performance.
<h3>Where Is Shopify Standing Right Now?</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a trading volume of 5,624,338, the price of SHOP is down by -4.56%, reaching $109.84.</li>
<li>Current RSI values indicate that the stock is may be overbought.</li>
<li>Next earnings report is scheduled for 89 days from now.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What Analysts Are Saying About Shopify</h3>
Over the past month, 5 industry analysts have shared their insights on this stock, proposing an average target price of $112.4.
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&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Keybanc keeps a Overweight rating on Shopify with a target price of $130. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Barclays continues to hold a Equal-Weight rating for Shopify, targeting a price of $93. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Piper Sandler keeps a Neutral rating on Shopify with a target price of $94. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Canaccord Genuity keeps a Buy rating on Shopify with a target price of $125. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from JMP Securities keeps a Market Outperform rating on Shopify with a target price of $120. 
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Deep-pocketed investors have adopted a bullish approach towards Amgen (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMGN#NASDAQ">AMGN</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 AMGN usually suggests something big is about to happen.
We gleaned this information from our observations today when Benzinga's options scanner highlighted 8 extraordinary options activities for Amgen. This level of activity is out of the ordinary.
The general mood among these heavyweight investors is divided, with 50% leaning bullish and 25% bearish. Among these notable options, 4 are puts, totaling $137,540, and 4 are calls, amounting to $285,919.
<h3>Projected Price Targets</h3>
Based on the trading activity, it appears that the significant investors are aiming for a price territory stretching from $290.0 to $340.0 for Amgen over the recent three months. 
<h3>Insights into Volume &amp; Open Interest</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 Amgen'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 Amgen's whale activity within a strike price range from $290.0 to $340.0 in the last 30 days. 
<h3>Amgen Option Volume And Open Interest Over Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1731600944_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>AMGN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$43.6</td>
<td>$43.55</td>
<td>$43.6</td>
<td>$300.00</td>
<td>$196.2K</td>
<td>25</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMGN</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$52.8</td>
<td>$51.5</td>
<td>$51.5</td>
<td>$340.00</td>
<td>$51.5K</td>
<td>190</td>
<td align="right">19</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMGN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$10.3</td>
<td>$9.2</td>
<td>$10.0</td>
<td>$310.00</td>
<td>$38.0K</td>
<td>1.8K</td>
<td align="right">62</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMGN</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$15.65</td>
<td>$15.2</td>
<td>$15.45</td>
<td>$290.00</td>
<td>$33.9K</td>
<td>1.5K</td>
<td align="right">30</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMGN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/06/24</td>
<td>$2.95</td>
<td>$2.08</td>
<td>$2.29</td>
<td>$340.00</td>
<td>$26.5K</td>
<td>112</td>
<td align="right">121</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Amgen</h3>
Amgen is a leader in biotechnology-based human therapeutics. Flagship drugs include red blood cell boosters Epogen and Aranesp, immune system boosters Neupogen and Neulasta, and Enbrel and Otezla for inflammatory diseases. Amgen introduced its first cancer therapeutic, Vectibix, in 2006 and markets bone-strengthening drug Prolia/Xgeva (approved 2010) and Evenity (2019). The acquisition of Onyx bolstered the firm's therapeutic oncology portfolio with Kyprolis. Recent launches include Repatha (cholesterol-lowering), Aimovig (migraine), Lumakras (lung cancer), and Tezspire (asthma). The 2023 Horizon acquisition brings several rare-disease drugs, including thyroid eye disease drug Tepezza. Amgen also has a growing biosimilar portfolio.
<h3>Amgen's Current Market Status</h3>
<ul>
<li>Currently trading with a volume of 856,173, the AMGN's price is down by -2.03%, now at $295.33. </li>
<li>RSI readings suggest the stock is currently may be oversold.</li>
<li>Anticipated earnings release is in 82 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What Analysts Are Saying About Amgen</h3>
Over the past month, 5 industry analysts have shared their insights on this stock, proposing an average target price of $360.8.
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&#x2A; An analyst from Bernstein downgraded its action to Outperform with a price target of $380. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Jefferies continues to hold a Buy rating for Amgen, targeting a price of $380. 
&#x2A; In a cautious move, an analyst from Citigroup downgraded its rating to Neutral, setting a price target of $335. 
&#x2A; An analyst from TD Cowen persists with their Buy rating on Amgen, maintaining a target price of $383. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from UBS continues to hold a Neutral rating for Amgen, targeting a price of $326. 
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Deep-pocketed investors have adopted a bullish approach towards Walmart (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WMT#NYSE">WMT</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 WMT usually suggests something big is about to happen.
We gleaned this information from our observations today when Benzinga's options scanner highlighted 23 extraordinary options activities for Walmart. This level of activity is out of the ordinary.
The general mood among these heavyweight investors is divided, with 60% leaning bullish and 26% bearish. Among these notable options, 3 are puts, totaling $153,872, and 20 are calls, amounting to $2,986,061.
<h3>What's The Price Target?</h3>
Based on the trading activity, it appears that the significant investors are aiming for a price territory stretching from $60.0 to $86.67 for Walmart over the recent three months. 
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Development</h3>
In today's trading context, the average open interest for options of Walmart stands at 10636.8, with a total volume reaching 97,378.00. The accompanying chart delineates the progression of both call and put option volume and open interest for high-value trades in Walmart, situated within the strike price corridor from $60.0 to $86.67, throughout the last 30 days.
<h3>Walmart Option Volume And Open Interest Over Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1731600938_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>WMT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$2.57</td>
<td>$2.54</td>
<td>$2.57</td>
<td>$86.67</td>
<td>$476.0K</td>
<td>10.0K</td>
<td>3.6K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>WMT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$2.59</td>
<td>$2.55</td>
<td>$2.58</td>
<td>$86.67</td>
<td>$464.9K</td>
<td>10.0K</td>
<td>6.6K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>WMT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$2.57</td>
<td>$2.55</td>
<td>$2.58</td>
<td>$86.67</td>
<td>$398.6K</td>
<td>10.0K</td>
<td>1.6K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>WMT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$2.58</td>
<td>$2.55</td>
<td>$2.58</td>
<td>$86.67</td>
<td>$231.9K</td>
<td>10.0K</td>
<td>4.6K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>WMT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$2.59</td>
<td>$2.55</td>
<td>$2.58</td>
<td>$86.67</td>
<td>$206.6K</td>
<td>10.0K</td>
<td>7.5K</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Walmart</h3>
Walmart serves as the preeminent retailer in the United States, with its strategy predicated on superior operating efficiency and offering the lowest priced goods to consumers to drive robust store traffic and product turnover. Walmart augmented its low-price business strategy by offering a convenient one-stop shopping destination with the opening of its first supercenter in 1988.Today, Walmart operates over 4,600 stores in the United States (5,200 including Sam's Club) and over 10,000 stores globally. Walmart generated over $440 billion in domestic namesake sales in fiscal 2024, with Sam's Club contributing another $86 billion to the company's top line. Internationally, Walmart generated $115 billion in sales. The retailer serves around 240 million customers globally each week.
<h3>Walmart's Current Market Status</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a trading volume of 2,967,114, the price of WMT is up by 0.04%, reaching $85.53.</li>
<li>Current RSI values indicate that the stock is is currently neutral between overbought and oversold.</li>
<li>Next earnings report is scheduled for 5 days from now.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What Analysts Are Saying About Walmart</h3>
A total of 5 professional analysts have given their take on this stock in the last 30 days, setting an average price target of $89.2.
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&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Morgan Stanley continues to hold a Overweight rating for Walmart, targeting a price of $89. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Keybanc keeps a Overweight rating on Walmart with a target price of $87. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Telsey Advisory Group continues to hold a Outperform rating for Walmart, targeting a price of $92. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Wells Fargo has decided to maintain their Overweight rating on Walmart, which currently sits at a price target of $90. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Keybanc persists with their Overweight rating on Walmart, maintaining a target price of $88. 
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Nvidia&#8217;s CEO, Jensen Huang, shared something surprising during a Fireside Chat at the CASPA 2023 Annual <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z8cAXOys3bI">Conference</a>. He said that Nvidia (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) has no long-term plan. This might sound strange coming from the leader of a Big Tech company, but Huang had a simple reason: focus on the present.
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