La catena delle opzioni mostra i dati chiave delle opzioni azionarie di Upbound Group a vari prezzi di esercizio e date di scadenza. I trader utilizzano queste informazioni per analizzare potenziali operazioni e valutare il sentiment del mercato per Upbound Group..

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Upbound Group Inc is an omnichannel platform company committed to elevating financial opportunity for all through inclusive, and technology-driven financial solutions that address the evolving needs and aspirations of consumers. It has four operating segments; The Rent-A-Center Business segment operates lease-to-own stores, the Acima segment offers the lease-to-own transaction to consumers who do not qualify for financing from the traditional retailer, and also offers the lease-to-own transaction through virtual offering solutions across e-commerce, digital, and mobile channels, Mexico segment offers lease-to-own stores in Mexico. The franchising segment offers the sale of rental merchandise to its franchisees. The company derives a majority of its revenue from the Acima segment.

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<p>Financial giants have made a conspicuous bearish move on Alnylam Pharmaceuticals. Our analysis of options history for Alnylam Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ALNY#NASDAQ">ALNY</a>) revealed 11 unusual trades.</p>
<p>Delving into the details, we found 27% of traders were bullish, while 45% showed bearish tendencies. Out of all the trades we spotted, 9 were puts, with a value of $515,770, and 2 were calls, valued at $88,650.</p>
<h3>Projected Price Targets</h3>
<p>Analyzing the Volume and Open Interest in these contracts, it seems that the big players have been eyeing a price window from $210.0 to $290.0 for Alnylam Pharmaceuticals during the past quarter. </p>
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Trends</h3>
<p>Examining the volume and open interest provides crucial insights into stock research. This information is key in gauging liquidity and interest levels for Alnylam Pharmaceuticals's options at certain strike prices. Below, we present a snapshot of the trends in volume and open interest for calls and puts across Alnylam Pharmaceuticals's significant trades, within a strike price range of $210.0 to $290.0, over the past month.</p>
<h3>Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Option Volume And Open Interest Over Last 30 Days</h3>
<p><img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1732049153_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" /></p>
<h3>Significant Options Trades Detected:</h3>
<p>
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th><strong>Symbol</strong></th>
<th><strong>PUT/CALL</strong></th>
<th><strong>Trade Type</strong></th>
<th><strong>Sentiment</strong></th>
<th><strong>Exp. Date</strong></th>
<th><strong>Ask</strong></th>
<th><strong>Bid</strong></th>
<th><strong>Price</strong></th>
<th><strong>Strike Price</strong></th>
<th><strong>Total Trade Price</strong></th>
<th align="right"><strong>Open Interest</strong></th>
<th align="right"><strong>Volume</strong></th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>ALNY</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$15.5</td>
<td>$15.5</td>
<td>$15.5</td>
<td>$240.00</td>
<td>$130.2K</td>
<td align="right">517</td>
<td align="right">100</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ALNY</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$3.5</td>
<td>$3.0</td>
<td>$3.5</td>
<td>$210.00</td>
<td>$62.6K</td>
<td align="right">170</td>
<td align="right">457</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ALNY</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$58.5</td>
<td>$55.9</td>
<td>$57.0</td>
<td>$290.00</td>
<td>$57.0K</td>
<td align="right">241</td>
<td align="right">40</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ALNY</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$54.0</td>
<td>$50.5</td>
<td>$54.0</td>
<td>$250.00</td>
<td>$54.0K</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">10</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ALNY</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$50.1</td>
<td>$46.6</td>
<td>$48.1</td>
<td>$280.00</td>
<td>$52.9K</td>
<td align="right">395</td>
<td align="right">11</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</p>
<h3>About Alnylam Pharmaceuticals</h3>
<p>Alnylam Pharmaceuticals is a leader in the study of RNA interference (RNAi) therapeutics. RNAi is a naturally occurring biological pathway within cells for sequence-specific silencing and regulation of gene expression. Alnylam has five drugs on the market: Onpattro and Amvuttra for hATTR amyloidosis, Givlaari for acute hepatic porphyria, Oxlumo for primary hyperoxaluria type 1, and Leqvio for hypercholesterolemia. It also has several clinical programs across various therapeutic areas: genetic medicines; cardio-metabolic diseases; hepatic infectious diseases, and CNS/ocular diseases. Upfront fees from research partnerships have boosted Alnylam's cash levels, and the company stands to see additional milestones and royalties from drugs commercialized under collaboration partnerships.</p>
<p>In light of the recent options history for Alnylam Pharmaceuticals, it's now appropriate to focus on the company itself. We aim to explore its current performance.</p>
<h3>Alnylam Pharmaceuticals's Current Market Status</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a volume of 446,657, the price of ALNY is up 0.74% at $233.99. </li>
<li>RSI indicators hint that the underlying stock may be oversold.</li>
<li>Next earnings are expected to be released in 86 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What Analysts Are Saying About Alnylam Pharmaceuticals</h3>
<p>A total of 5 professional analysts have given their take on this stock in the last 30 days, setting an average price target of $350.2.</p>
<p><strong>Turn $1000 into $1270 in just 20 days?</strong></p>
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&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Canaccord Genuity continues to hold a Buy rating for Alnylam Pharmaceuticals, targeting a price of $384.<br />
&#x2A; An analyst from Piper Sandler downgraded its action to Overweight with a price target of $296.<br />
&#x2A; An analyst from HC Wainwright &amp; Co. downgraded its action to Buy with a price target of $400.<br />
&#x2A; An analyst from RBC Capital has revised its rating downward to Outperform, adjusting the price target to $300.<br />
&#x2A; An analyst from TD Cowen persists with their Buy rating on Alnylam Pharmaceuticals, maintaining a target price of $371. </p>
<p>Options are a riskier asset compared to just trading the stock, but they have higher profit potential. Serious options traders manage this risk by educating themselves daily, scaling in and out of trades, following more than one indicator, and following the markets closely.</p>
<p>If you want to stay updated on the latest options trades for Alnylam Pharmaceuticals, <a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/register174">Benzinga Pro</a> gives you real-time options trades alerts.</p>


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<p>Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bullish stance on <strong>Arista Networks</strong> (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ANET#NYSE">ANET</a>).</p>
<p>And retail traders should know.</p>
<p>We noticed this today when the trades showed up on publicly available options history that we track here at Benzinga.</p>
<p>Whether these are institutions or just wealthy individuals, we don't know. But when something this big happens with ANET, it often means somebody knows something is about to happen.</p>
<p>So how do we know what these investors just did? </p>
<p>Today, <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/?utm_source=insights">Benzinga</a>'s options scanner spotted 30 uncommon options trades for Arista Networks.</p>
<p>This isn't normal.</p>
<p>The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 33% bullish and 30%, bearish.</p>
<p>Out of all of the special options we uncovered, 9 are puts, for a total amount of $342,871, and 21 are calls, for a total amount of $1,005,778.</p>
<h3>What's The Price Target?</h3>
<p>Based on the trading activity, it appears that the significant investors are aiming for a price territory stretching from $260.0 to $460.0 for Arista Networks over the recent three months. </p>
<h3>Insights into Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
<p>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 Arista Networks'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 Arista Networks's whale trades within a strike price range from $260.0 to $460.0 in the last 30 days. </p>
<h3>Arista Networks Option Volume And Open Interest Over Last 30 Days</h3>
<p><img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1732049148_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" /></p>
<h3>Noteworthy Options Activity:</h3>
<p>
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th><strong>Symbol</strong></th>
<th><strong>PUT/CALL</strong></th>
<th><strong>Trade Type</strong></th>
<th><strong>Sentiment</strong></th>
<th><strong>Exp. Date</strong></th>
<th><strong>Ask</strong></th>
<th><strong>Bid</strong></th>
<th><strong>Price</strong></th>
<th><strong>Strike Price</strong></th>
<th><strong>Total Trade Price</strong></th>
<th align="right"><strong>Open Interest</strong></th>
<th align="right"><strong>Volume</strong></th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>ANET</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$49.1</td>
<td>$47.5</td>
<td>$48.4</td>
<td>$380.00</td>
<td>$91.9K</td>
<td align="right">110</td>
<td align="right">21</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ANET</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$15.3</td>
<td>$14.6</td>
<td>$14.7</td>
<td>$430.00</td>
<td>$80.8K</td>
<td align="right">171</td>
<td align="right">114</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ANET</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$18.0</td>
<td>$17.4</td>
<td>$17.43</td>
<td>$420.00</td>
<td>$80.3K</td>
<td align="right">309</td>
<td align="right">52</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ANET</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$2.7</td>
<td>$2.1</td>
<td>$2.45</td>
<td>$460.00</td>
<td>$73.5K</td>
<td align="right">502</td>
<td align="right">311</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ANET</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$13.3</td>
<td>$12.6</td>
<td>$12.6</td>
<td>$430.00</td>
<td>$69.3K</td>
<td align="right">171</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</p>
<h3>About Arista Networks</h3>
<p>Arista Networks is a networking equipment provider that primarily sells Ethernet switches and software to data centers. Its marquee product is its extensible operating system, or EOS, that runs a single image across every single one of its devices. The firm operates as one reportable segment. It has steadily gained market share since its founding in 2004, with a focus on high-speed applications. Arista counts Microsoft and Meta Platforms as its largest customers and derives roughly three quarters of its sales from North America.</p>
<p>In light of the recent options history for Arista Networks, it's now appropriate to focus on the company itself. We aim to explore its current performance.</p>
<h3>Arista Networks's Current Market Status</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a volume of 2,357,777, the price of ANET is up 1.84% at $377.3. </li>
<li>RSI indicators hint that the underlying stock is currently neutral between overbought and oversold.</li>
<li>Next earnings are expected to be released in 83 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Professional Analyst Ratings for Arista Networks</h3>
<p>Over the past month, 5 industry analysts have shared their insights on this stock, proposing an average target price of $424.2.</p>
<p><strong>Turn $1000 into $1270 in just 20 days?</strong></p>
<p>20-year pro options trader reveals his one-line chart technique that shows when to buy and sell. Copy his trades, which have had averaged a 27% profit every 20 days. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premium/ideas/options-moneyline-2/?t=Moop1arja3be22op14&amp;utm_source=benzinga-insights"><strong>Click here for access</strong></a>.<br />
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Barclays keeps a Overweight rating on Arista Networks with a target price of $495.<br />
&#x2A; An analyst from Wells Fargo persists with their Overweight rating on Arista Networks, maintaining a target price of $460.<br />
&#x2A; An analyst from UBS persists with their Neutral rating on Arista Networks, maintaining a target price of $425.<br />
&#x2A; An analyst from Piper Sandler has revised its rating downward to Neutral, adjusting the price target to $421.<br />
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Rosenblatt continues to hold a Sell rating for Arista Networks, targeting a price of $320. </p>
<p>Options are a riskier asset compared to just trading the stock, but they have higher profit potential. Serious options traders manage this risk by educating themselves daily, scaling in and out of trades, following more than one indicator, and following the markets closely.</p>
<p>If you want to stay updated on the latest options trades for Arista Networks, <a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/register174">Benzinga Pro</a> gives you real-time options trades alerts.</p>


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<p>Whales with a lot of money to spend have taken a noticeably bullish stance on <strong>Novo Nordisk</strong>.</p>
<p>Looking at options history for Novo Nordisk (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVO#NYSE">NVO</a>) we detected 45 trades.</p>
<p>If we consider the specifics of each trade, it is accurate to state that 57% of the investors opened trades with bullish expectations and 40% with bearish.</p>
<p>From the overall spotted trades, 11 are puts, for a total amount of $549,674 and 34, calls, for a total amount of $2,045,493.</p>
<h3>Projected Price Targets</h3>
<p>Analyzing the Volume and Open Interest in these contracts, it seems that the big players have been eyeing a price window from $70.0 to $130.0 for Novo Nordisk during the past quarter. </p>
<h3>Analyzing Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
<p>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 Novo Nordisk'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 Novo Nordisk's whale trades within a strike price range from $70.0 to $130.0 in the last 30 days. </p>
<h3>Novo Nordisk Option Activity Analysis: Last 30 Days</h3>
<p><img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1732049142_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" /></p>
<h3>Significant Options Trades Detected:</h3>
<p>
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th><strong>Symbol</strong></th>
<th><strong>PUT/CALL</strong></th>
<th><strong>Trade Type</strong></th>
<th><strong>Sentiment</strong></th>
<th><strong>Exp. Date</strong></th>
<th><strong>Ask</strong></th>
<th><strong>Bid</strong></th>
<th><strong>Price</strong></th>
<th><strong>Strike Price</strong></th>
<th><strong>Total Trade Price</strong></th>
<th><strong>Open Interest</strong></th>
<th><strong>Volume</strong></th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>NVO</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$2.34</td>
<td>$2.22</td>
<td>$2.23</td>
<td>$115.00</td>
<td>$289.9K</td>
<td>11.2K</td>
<td>3.4K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NVO</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$5.7</td>
<td>$5.6</td>
<td>$5.66</td>
<td>$105.00</td>
<td>$190.8K</td>
<td>2.1K</td>
<td>557</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NVO</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$5.7</td>
<td>$5.6</td>
<td>$5.7</td>
<td>$105.00</td>
<td>$152.7K</td>
<td>2.1K</td>
<td>994</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NVO</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$19.05</td>
<td>$18.8</td>
<td>$18.8</td>
<td>$120.00</td>
<td>$112.8K</td>
<td>1.9K</td>
<td>71</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NVO</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$5.0</td>
<td>$4.95</td>
<td>$4.95</td>
<td>$97.50</td>
<td>$99.5K</td>
<td>2.4K</td>
<td>224</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</p>
<h3>About Novo Nordisk</h3>
<p>With roughly one third of the global branded diabetes treatment market, Novo Nordisk is the leading provider of diabetes-care products in the world. Based in Denmark, the company manufactures and markets a variety of human and modern insulins, injectable diabetes treatments such as GLP-1 therapy, oral antidiabetic agents, and obesity treatments. Novo also has a biopharmaceutical segment (constituting roughly 10% of revenue) that specializes in protein therapies for hemophilia and other disorders.</p>
<p>Having examined the options trading patterns of Novo Nordisk, our attention now turns directly to the company. This shift allows us to delve into its present market position and performance</p>
<h3>Novo Nordisk's Current Market Status</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a trading volume of 4,369,108, the price of NVO is up by 2.64%, reaching $102.44.</li>
<li>Current RSI values indicate that the stock is may be oversold.</li>
<li>Next earnings report is scheduled for 71 days from now.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Expert Opinions on Novo Nordisk</h3>
<p>In the last month, 1 experts released ratings on this stock with an average target price of $160.0.</p>
<p><strong>Unusual Options Activity Detected: Smart Money on the Move</strong></p>
<p>Benzinga Edge's Unusual Options board spots potential market movers before they happen. See what positions big money is taking on your favorite stocks. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premium/ideas/benzinga-edge-checkout/?t=Be8be9arja3be22bz20&amp;utm_source=benzinga-insights"><strong>Click here for access</strong></a>.<br />
&#x2A; In a cautious move, an analyst from Cantor Fitzgerald downgraded its rating to Overweight, setting a price target of $160. </p>
<p>Options are a riskier asset compared to just trading the stock, but they have higher profit potential. Serious options traders manage this risk by educating themselves daily, scaling in and out of trades, following more than one indicator, and following the markets closely.</p>
<p>If you want to stay updated on the latest options trades for Novo Nordisk, <a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/register174">Benzinga Pro</a> gives you real-time options trades alerts.</p>


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<p>On Monday, <strong>Silence Therapeutics plc</strong> (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SLN#NASDAQ">SLN</a>) presented end-of-treatment data from its Phase 2 ALPACAR-360 study of zerlasiran in atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) patients with high lipoprotein(a) [Lp(a)] <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/24/11/b42046710/silence-therapeutics-presents-late-breaking-phase-2-zerlasiran-data-at-2024-american-heart-associa" rel="noreferrer noopener">levels (≥125 nmol/L)</a>.</p>
<p>These data were presented at the American Heart Association (AHA) Scientific Sessions.</p>
<p>Results showed that zerlasiran (300 mg every 16 weeks, 300 mg every 24 weeks or 450 mg every 24 weeks) produced greater than 80% mean time-averaged placebo-adjusted reductions from baseline in Lp(a) concentrations over 36 weeks.</p>
<p>This is the first study to report time-averaged Lp(a) analyses, which more accurately evaluate the effects of treatment over time, including intervals between doses.</p>
<p>Maximum Lp(a) reductions exceeded 90%. At the final visit, 60 weeks following initial drug administration, reductions in Lp(a) persisted, and no safety concerns emerged with infrequent dosing.</p>
<p><strong>William Blair</strong> notes that while Silence's data shows the drug effectively lowers Lp(a) levels, the Q24W dosing schedule may not be competitive. This is due to a decline in Lp(a) reduction between doses.</p>
<p>This dosing schedule could be an option for maintenance after stable Lp(a) reductions are reached. However, the analyst expects more frequent dosing, possibly every three months, to be needed. This may reduce zerlasiran's competitive edge compared to <strong>Amgen Inc.'s </strong>(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMGN#NASDAQ">AMGN</a>) olpasiran.</p>
<p>The analyst writes, "Silence continues to execute on both the zerlasiran and divesiran lead clinical programs. While data for zerlasiran presented at AHA show that zerlasiran is an efficacious Lp(a) lowering agent over 48 weeks with Q24W dosing, we are incrementally negative on zerlasiran's competitive profile given the waning of Lp(a) lowering between the infrequent doses, which has not been demonstrated with olpasiran at a once-quarterly dosing frequency."</p>
<p><strong>Price Action: </strong>SLN stock is down 33.80% at $7.20 at the last check on Tuesday.</p>
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Silence Therapeutics' Zerlasiran Has Competitive Concerns: Analyst

<p>Analysts expect <strong>Target Corporation</strong> (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TGT#NYSE">TGT</a>) to report third-quarter revenue of $25.9 billion when the company reports third-quarter financial results on Wednesday, Nov. 20 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/earnings">before the market opens.</a></p>
<p> That&#8217;s up from $25.4 billion in last year's third quarter, according to data <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/?utm_source=BZprocontent111924&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1">from Benzinga Pro.</a></p>
<p>The Minneapolis-based company has beaten analyst estimates for revenue in six of the last eight quarters and seven of the last 10 quarters overall.</p>
<p>Analysts expect Target to report third-quarter earnings per share of $2.30 — up from $2.10 in last year's third quarter. The company has beaten analyst estimates in six of the last seven quarters and six of the last 10 quarters overall.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/08/40482203/target-q2-earnings-revenue-and-profit-beat-digital-sales-boost-annual-profit-outlook-hiked">Guidance from Target </a>calls for third-quarter comparable sales to be up 0% to 2% year-over-year. The company also guided for third-quarter earnings per share to be in the range of $2.10 to $2.40.</p>
<p>Target raised its full-year guidance after second-quarter results with earnings per share of $9.00 to $9.70 now expected, up from a prior range of $8.60 to $9.60.</p>
<p><strong>Read Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/11/42068978/how-to-earn-500-a-month-from-target-stock-ahead-of-q3-earnings">How To Earn $500 A Month From Target Stock Ahead Of Q3 Earnings</a></strong></p>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Key Items to Watch</strong></h3>
<p>Target visitor traffic was up 1% year-over-year, per data from Placer.ai. It outpaced retail rival<strong> Walmart Inc</strong> (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WMT#NYSE">WMT</a>), which had 0.9% visitor growth year-over-year.</p>
<p>The Placer.ai <a href="https://www.placer.ai/blog/superstores-and-wholesale-clubs-ahead-of-the-holidays">report</a> also sheds some light on upcoming trends to watch for Target and how the company's guidance could factor into the holiday season. Target saw the biggest weekly holiday visits boost of the tracked retail chains, with foot traffic up 87.3% the week before Christmas compared to the company's weekly average. </p>
<p>Walmart, by comparison, saw a 39.6% increase in its weekly average visitors for the week before Christmas last year.</p>
<p>"Digging deeper into historical data suggests that it is Target that is primed to experience the busiest holiday season of the analyzed chains," Placer.ai said.</p>
<p>Target also saw the biggest spike of the tracked retailers for the weekly visitor growth for the week of Turkey Wednesday and Black Friday, with visits up 18.9% compared to the company's weekly average.</p>
<p>"With recent visits to Target on par with — or slightly above — last year's levels, the retail giant is likely poised to win the holidays once again."</p>
<p>Along with guidance and commentary on the holiday shopping season, another area to watch in Target's report will be same-day delivery services. The company reported a double-digit increase in this segment in the second quarter.</p>
<p>Sales by segment could also be an area to watch with Target saying apparel and discretionary sales were strong in the second quarter.</p>
<p>Target's quarterly results come one day after Walmart <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/11/42060801/walmart-tops-q3-estimates-ecommerce-growth-shines-with-27-lifts-full-year-forecast">reported third-quarter results</a>. Walmart reported revenue and earnings per share that came in ahead of Street consensus estimates. The retailers also raised its guidance.</p>
<p>The strong quarterly report from Walmart could be a positive for Target heading into the earnings report as it could signal the strength of the American consumer. The key will be making sure that Walmart didn't end up taking market share away from Target as a result.</p>
<p><strong>Price Action: </strong>Target stock is down 1% to $155.37 on Tuesday versus a 52-week trading range of $128.37 to $181.86. Target stock is up 8.6% year-to-date in 2024.</p>
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Target Q3 Earnings Preview: Analysts Expect Revenue, EPS Growth As Attention Turns To Holiday Quarter

<p>Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bearish stance on <strong>CVS Health</strong> (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CVS#NYSE">CVS</a>).</p>
<p>And retail traders should know.</p>
<p>We noticed this today when the trades showed up on publicly available options history that we track here at Benzinga.</p>
<p>Whether these are institutions or just wealthy individuals, we don't know. But when something this big happens with CVS, it often means somebody knows something is about to happen.</p>
<p>So how do we know what these investors just did? </p>
<p>Today, <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/?utm_source=insights">Benzinga</a>'s options scanner spotted 13 uncommon options trades for CVS Health.</p>
<p>This isn't normal.</p>
<p>The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 38% bullish and 61%, bearish.</p>
<p>Out of all of the special options we uncovered, 7 are puts, for a total amount of $668,128, and 6 are calls, for a total amount of $310,421.</p>
<h3>Predicted Price Range</h3>
<p>Based on the trading activity, it appears that the significant investors are aiming for a price territory stretching from $50.0 to $80.0 for CVS Health over the recent three months. </p>
<h3>Analyzing Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
<p>In terms of liquidity and interest, the mean open interest for CVS Health options trades today is 1767.3 with a total volume of 21,448.00.</p>
<p>In the following chart, we are able to follow the development of volume and open interest of call and put options for CVS Health's big money trades within a strike price range of $50.0 to $80.0 over the last 30 days.</p>
<h3>CVS Health Call and Put Volume: 30-Day Overview</h3>
<p><img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1732048235_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" /></p>
<h3>Noteworthy Options Activity:</h3>
<p>
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th><strong>Symbol</strong></th>
<th><strong>PUT/CALL</strong></th>
<th><strong>Trade Type</strong></th>
<th><strong>Sentiment</strong></th>
<th><strong>Exp. Date</strong></th>
<th><strong>Ask</strong></th>
<th><strong>Bid</strong></th>
<th><strong>Price</strong></th>
<th><strong>Strike Price</strong></th>
<th><strong>Total Trade Price</strong></th>
<th><strong>Open Interest</strong></th>
<th><strong>Volume</strong></th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>CVS</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>11/22/24</td>
<td>$1.27</td>
<td>$1.1</td>
<td>$1.1</td>
<td>$56.00</td>
<td>$219.5K</td>
<td>594</td>
<td>2.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CVS</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>11/22/24</td>
<td>$1.25</td>
<td>$1.1</td>
<td>$1.1</td>
<td>$56.00</td>
<td>$141.0K</td>
<td>594</td>
<td>3.3K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CVS</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$1.0</td>
<td>$0.98</td>
<td>$0.99</td>
<td>$54.00</td>
<td>$106.4K</td>
<td>57</td>
<td>1.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CVS</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>11/29/24</td>
<td>$0.95</td>
<td>$0.94</td>
<td>$0.95</td>
<td>$56.00</td>
<td>$86.6K</td>
<td>527</td>
<td>919</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CVS</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$1.35</td>
<td>$1.32</td>
<td>$1.32</td>
<td>$60.00</td>
<td>$72.8K</td>
<td>10.4K</td>
<td>960</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</p>
<h3>About CVS Health</h3>
<p>CVS Health offers a diverse set of healthcare services. Its roots are in its retail pharmacy operations, where it operates over 9,000 stores primarily in the us. CVS is also a large pharmacy benefit manager (acquired through Caremark), processing about 2 billion adjusted claims annually. It also operates a top-tier health insurer (acquired through Aetna) where it serves about 26 million medical members. The company's recent acquisition of Oak Street adds primary care services to the mix, which could have significant synergies with all its existing business lines.</p>
<h3>CVS Health's Current Market Status</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a trading volume of 6,498,681, the price of CVS is down by -0.72%, reaching $55.65.</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 78 days from now.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Expert Opinions on CVS Health</h3>
<p>In the last month, 5 experts released ratings on this stock with an average target price of $65.0.</p>
<p><strong>Unusual Options Activity Detected: Smart Money on the Move</strong></p>
<p>Benzinga Edge's Unusual Options board spots potential market movers before they happen. See what positions big money is taking on your favorite stocks. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premium/ideas/benzinga-edge-checkout/?t=Be8be9arja3be22bz20&amp;utm_source=benzinga-insights"><strong>Click here for access</strong></a>.<br />
&#x2A; An analyst from Mizuho has decided to maintain their Outperform rating on CVS Health, which currently sits at a price target of $66.<br />
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Wells Fargo continues to hold a Equal-Weight rating for CVS Health, targeting a price of $60.<br />
&#x2A; An analyst from UBS persists with their Neutral rating on CVS Health, maintaining a target price of $62.<br />
&#x2A; An analyst from Barclays persists with their Overweight rating on CVS Health, maintaining a target price of $71.<br />
&#x2A; In a positive move, an analyst from Wells Fargo has upgraded their rating to Overweight and adjusted the price target to $66. </p>
<p>Options are a riskier asset compared to just trading the stock, but they have higher profit potential. Serious options traders manage this risk by educating themselves daily, scaling in and out of trades, following more than one indicator, and following the markets closely.</p>
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CVS Health Options Trading: A Deep Dive into Market Sentiment

<p>Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bullish stance on <strong>Roblox</strong> (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RBLX#NYSE">RBLX</a>).</p>
<p>And retail traders should know.</p>
<p>We noticed this today when the trades showed up on publicly available options history that we track here at Benzinga.</p>
<p>Whether these are institutions or just wealthy individuals, we don't know. But when something this big happens with RBLX, it often means somebody knows something is about to happen.</p>
<p>So how do we know what these investors just did? </p>
<p>Today, <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/?utm_source=insights">Benzinga</a>'s options scanner spotted 15 uncommon options trades for Roblox.</p>
<p>This isn't normal.</p>
<p>The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 60% bullish and 33%, bearish.</p>
<p>Out of all of the special options we uncovered, 5 are puts, for a total amount of $259,440, and 10 are calls, for a total amount of $562,301.</p>
<h3>Expected Price Movements</h3>
<p>Analyzing the Volume and Open Interest in these contracts, it seems that the big players have been eyeing a price window from $40.0 to $80.0 for Roblox during the past quarter. </p>
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Trends</h3>
<p>In today's trading context, the average open interest for options of Roblox stands at 3636.38, with a total volume reaching 16,256.00. The accompanying chart delineates the progression of both call and put option volume and open interest for high-value trades in Roblox, situated within the strike price corridor from $40.0 to $80.0, throughout the last 30 days.</p>
<h3>Roblox Option Activity Analysis: Last 30 Days</h3>
<p><img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1732048230_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" /></p>
<h3>Biggest Options Spotted:</h3>
<p>
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th><strong>Symbol</strong></th>
<th><strong>PUT/CALL</strong></th>
<th><strong>Trade Type</strong></th>
<th><strong>Sentiment</strong></th>
<th><strong>Exp. Date</strong></th>
<th><strong>Ask</strong></th>
<th><strong>Bid</strong></th>
<th><strong>Price</strong></th>
<th><strong>Strike Price</strong></th>
<th><strong>Total Trade Price</strong></th>
<th><strong>Open Interest</strong></th>
<th><strong>Volume</strong></th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>RBLX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>11/29/24</td>
<td>$4.65</td>
<td>$4.6</td>
<td>$4.6</td>
<td>$48.00</td>
<td>$111.3K</td>
<td>12.4K</td>
<td>2.6K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>RBLX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>11/29/24</td>
<td>$4.25</td>
<td>$4.25</td>
<td>$4.25</td>
<td>$48.00</td>
<td>$79.0K</td>
<td>12.4K</td>
<td>1.9K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>RBLX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>11/29/24</td>
<td>$4.65</td>
<td>$4.6</td>
<td>$4.6</td>
<td>$48.00</td>
<td>$73.1K</td>
<td>12.4K</td>
<td>2.2K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>RBLX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>11/29/24</td>
<td>$4.15</td>
<td>$4.15</td>
<td>$4.15</td>
<td>$48.00</td>
<td>$63.5K</td>
<td>12.4K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>RBLX</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$3.7</td>
<td>$3.65</td>
<td>$3.65</td>
<td>$50.00</td>
<td>$62.7K</td>
<td>11</td>
<td>172</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</p>
<h3>About Roblox</h3>
<p>Roblox operates an online video game platform with 80 million daily active users that lets young gamers create, develop, and monetize games (or "experiences") for other players. The firm offers its developers a hybrid of a game engine, publishing platform, online hosting and services, marketplace with payment processing, and social network. The platform is a closed garden that Roblox controls, earning $3.5 billion in bookings in 2023 through in-game purchases and advertising while benefiting from outsourced game development. Unlike traditional video game publishers, Roblox is more focused on the creation of new tools and monetization techniques for its developers than creating new games or franchises.</p>
<p>In light of the recent options history for Roblox, it's now appropriate to focus on the company itself. We aim to explore its current performance.</p>
<h3>Present Market Standing of Roblox</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a volume of 4,103,597, the price of RBLX is up 2.78% at $52.45. </li>
<li>RSI indicators hint that the underlying stock may be overbought.</li>
<li>Next earnings are expected to be released in 78 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Expert Opinions on Roblox</h3>
<p>In the last month, 5 experts released ratings on this stock with an average target price of $56.0.</p>
<p><strong>Unusual Options Activity Detected: Smart Money on the Move</strong></p>
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&#x2A; An analyst from Goldman Sachs persists with their Neutral rating on Roblox, maintaining a target price of $55.<br />
&#x2A; An analyst from Wells Fargo persists with their Overweight rating on Roblox, maintaining a target price of $58.<br />
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Benchmark keeps a Buy rating on Roblox with a target price of $60.<br />
&#x2A; An analyst from Macquarie persists with their Outperform rating on Roblox, maintaining a target price of $58.<br />
&#x2A; In a cautious move, an analyst from Wedbush downgraded its rating to Outperform, setting a price target of $49. </p>
<p>Options are a riskier asset compared to just trading the stock, but they have higher profit potential. Serious options traders manage this risk by educating themselves daily, scaling in and out of trades, following more than one indicator, and following the markets closely.</p>
<p>If you want to stay updated on the latest options trades for Roblox, <a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/register174">Benzinga Pro</a> gives you real-time options trades alerts.</p>


RBLX

Roblox Unusual Options Activity For November 19

<p>Deep-pocketed investors have adopted a bullish approach towards Cameco (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CCJ#NYSE">CCJ</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 CCJ usually suggests something big is about to happen.</p>
<p>We gleaned this information from our observations today when Benzinga's options scanner highlighted 22 extraordinary options activities for Cameco. This level of activity is out of the ordinary.</p>
<p>The general mood among these heavyweight investors is divided, with 77% leaning bullish and 18% bearish. Among these notable options, 2 are puts, totaling $529,500, and 20 are calls, amounting to $1,480,442.</p>
<h3>Projected Price Targets</h3>
<p>Analyzing the Volume and Open Interest in these contracts, it seems that the big players have been eyeing a price window from $20.0 to $70.0 for Cameco during the past quarter. </p>
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Trends</h3>
<p>In today's trading context, the average open interest for options of Cameco stands at 8976.08, with a total volume reaching 33,251.00. The accompanying chart delineates the progression of both call and put option volume and open interest for high-value trades in Cameco, situated within the strike price corridor from $20.0 to $70.0, throughout the last 30 days.</p>
<h3>Cameco Call and Put Volume: 30-Day Overview</h3>
<p><img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1732048226_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" /></p>
<h3>Largest Options Trades Observed:</h3>
<p>
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th><strong>Symbol</strong></th>
<th><strong>PUT/CALL</strong></th>
<th><strong>Trade Type</strong></th>
<th><strong>Sentiment</strong></th>
<th><strong>Exp. Date</strong></th>
<th><strong>Ask</strong></th>
<th><strong>Bid</strong></th>
<th><strong>Price</strong></th>
<th><strong>Strike Price</strong></th>
<th><strong>Total Trade Price</strong></th>
<th><strong>Open Interest</strong></th>
<th><strong>Volume</strong></th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>CCJ</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$2.76</td>
<td>$2.72</td>
<td>$2.73</td>
<td>$55.00</td>
<td>$409.5K</td>
<td>3.4K</td>
<td>1.5K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CCJ</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$4.7</td>
<td>$4.6</td>
<td>$4.63</td>
<td>$55.00</td>
<td>$209.7K</td>
<td>13.0K</td>
<td>1.4K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CCJ</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$0.38</td>
<td>$0.34</td>
<td>$0.34</td>
<td>$70.00</td>
<td>$195.3K</td>
<td>4.8K</td>
<td>5.7K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CCJ</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>11/22/24</td>
<td>$0.3</td>
<td>$0.15</td>
<td>$0.24</td>
<td>$53.00</td>
<td>$120.0K</td>
<td>5.4K</td>
<td>5.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CCJ</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$2.26</td>
<td>$2.24</td>
<td>$2.25</td>
<td>$60.00</td>
<td>$109.8K</td>
<td>38.3K</td>
<td>4.2K</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</p>
<h3>About Cameco</h3>
<p>Cameco Corp is a provider of uranium needed to generate clean, reliable baseload electricity around the globe. one of those uranium producers. Cameco has three reportable segments, uranium, fuel services and Westinghouse. It derives maximum revenue from Uranium Segment. It has some projects namely; Millennium, Yeelirrie, Kintyre and Exploration. The company operates in Canada, Kazakhstan, Germany, Australia and United States.</p>
<h3>Where Is Cameco Standing Right Now?</h3>
<ul>
<li>Trading volume stands at 3,893,171, with CCJ's price up by 2.33%, positioned at $57.2.</li>
<li>RSI indicators show the stock to be may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Earnings announcement expected in 79 days.</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Turn $1000 into $1270 in just 20 days?</strong></p>
<p>20-year pro options trader reveals his one-line chart technique that shows when to buy and sell. Copy his trades, which have had averaged a 27% profit every 20 days. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premium/ideas/options-moneyline-2/?t=Moop1arja3be22op14&amp;utm_source=benzinga-insights"><strong>Click here for access</strong></a>.</p>
<p>Options trading presents higher risks and potential rewards. Astute traders manage these risks by continually educating themselves, adapting their strategies, monitoring multiple indicators, and keeping a close eye on market movements. Stay informed about the latest Cameco options trades with real-time alerts from <a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/register174">Benzinga Pro</a>.</p>


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<p>Regarding retirement planning, an annuity can feel like a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/24/11/41918104/are-you-on-track-to-retire-rich-heres-the-nest-egg-you-need-to-be-considered-a-wealthy-retiree">comforting safety net</a>. You trade a chunk of your savings – say $250,000 – for a steady income stream, often for the rest of your life. But how much bang for your buck are you getting? Let's break it down.</p>
<p><strong>Why Buy an Annuity in the First Place?</strong></p>
<p>Annuities are for people who like the idea of guaranteed income. Think of it as creating your pension. You hand over a pile of money to an insurance company and they promise to pay you back in regular installments. It's a way for retirees to take the stress out of budgeting, knowing you'll have money coming in no matter what. But like any financial product, annuities have pros, cons and fine print.</p>
<p><strong>What You Can Expect from a $250,000 Annuity</strong></p>
<p>The <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/24/09/40739486/if-i-buy-a-100-000-annuity-how-much-cash-will-it-pay-me-each-month">income from an annuity</a> depends on factors like age, gender and whether you're buying it for yourself or as a joint annuity with a spouse. Your state also impacts because some places have specific insurance regulations, such as a guaranteed minimum interest rate.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Here's what $250,000 could get you using annuity calculators with rates for November 2024.&nbsp;</p>
<p><strong>Immediate Annuity Payouts</strong></p>
<p>These start payments immediately, perfect if you're ready to retire now.</p>
<p>At Age 65:</p>
<ul>
<li>Male: About $1,572 per month</li>
<li>Female: About $1,498 per month</li>
<li>Joint Life (both 65): About $1,354 per month</li>
</ul>
<p>At Age 70:</p>
<ul>
<li>Male: About $1,776 per month</li>
<li>Female: About $1,674 per month</li>
<li>Joint Life (both 70): About $1,482 per month</li>
</ul>
<p>At Age 75:</p>
<ul>
<li>Male: About $2,084 per month</li>
<li>Female: About $1,933 per month</li>
<li>Joint Life (both 75): About $1,663 per month</li>
</ul>
<p>The older you are when payments begin, the higher your monthly payout. Why? Fewer years of payments for the insurer to cover. You probably also noticed men receive slightly more than women due to the difference in life expectancy.&nbsp;</p>
<p><strong>Deferred Annuity Payouts</strong></p>
<p>If you're not in a rush, deferred annuities can be better. Letting your money sit and grow for a while will lock in higher monthly payments when the payouts eventually start. How much higher? That depends on the length of the deferral period and interest rates at the time.</p>
<p><strong>Variable Annuities</strong></p>
<p>Looking for a little excitement (Or stress)? Variable annuities tie your income to the stock market. If your investments do well, you could receive more money. But if the market dips, so could your payout. It's a gamble that's not for everyone.</p>
<p><strong>Common Questions About Annuities</strong></p>
<p>Can I pull out extra money if I need it?</p>
<p>Sometimes. Many annuities let you make extra withdrawals, but doing so can reduce your future payments.</p>
<p>What happens if I die?</p>
<p>It depends on the payout option you choose. Some plans offer "Life with Period Certain," which guarantees payments to your beneficiary for several years even if you pass away early.</p>
<p>Can annuity payments grow with inflation?</p>
<p>Some annuities offer a cost-of-living adjustment (COLA). This is great for keeping up with inflation but lowers your starting payment.</p>
<p>Are payments taxed?</p>
<p>Yes, but only the earnings portion. Part of each payment is considered a return of your initial investment and isn't taxed. The rest, representing growth, is taxed as ordinary income unless held in a tax-advantaged account.</p>
<p>Should You Buy an Annuity?</p>
<p>Annuities aren't one-size-fits-all. They're a great way to ensure a steady income stream, but they come with trade-offs – like losing liquidity and potential growth in the stock market. Before diving in, closely examine your finances and retirement goals.</p>
<p>Annuities are complicated. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/can-you-guess-how-many-americans-successfully-retire-with-1-million-saved">Consulting with a financial advisor</a> can help you decide if this safety net is worth your $250,000 or if there's a better option to generate income for you.&nbsp;</p>


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<p>On Monday, <strong>Aclaris Therapeutics, Inc.&nbsp;</strong>(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ACRS#NASDAQ">ACRS</a>) entered into an exclusive license agreement with <strong>Biosion Inc</strong> for worldwide rights (excluding Greater China) to BSI-045B and BSI-502, a preclinical-stage, novel bispecific antibody directed against <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/24/11/g42034751/aclaris-therapeutics-announces-exclusive-global-license-agreement-with-biosion-inc-adding-potentia" rel="noreferrer noopener">both TSLP and IL4R</a>.</p>
<p>In a completed Phase 2a, single-arm, proof-of-concept trial in the United States in 22 patients with moderate to severe atopic dermatitis, BSI-045B was observed to have a pharmacodynamic, safety, and efficacy profile.</p>
<p>BSI-045B is also being advanced in multiple Phase 2 studies in China by Biosion&#8217;s regional partner, Chia Tai Tianqing Pharmaceutical Group, Co., Ltd. (CTTQ), targeting severe asthma and chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps, accelerating the potential to show proof-of-concept across additional indications.</p>
<p>Under the terms of the agreement, Biosion shall receive over&nbsp;$40 million&nbsp;cash payment as an upfront license fee and reimbursement for certain development costs &amp; drug product materials.</p>
<p>Biosion shall also receive 19.9% shares of Aclaris Therapeutics.</p>
<p>Additional regulatory and sales milestone payments exceed&nbsp;$900 million, with tiered low-to-mid single-digit royalty payments based on a percentage of <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/24/11/n42036056/biosion-announces-exclusive-global-license-agreement-with-aclaris-therapeutics-on-two-potential-fi" rel="noreferrer noopener">annual net sales</a>.</p>
<p><strong>Leerink Partners</strong> upgraded Aclaris from Market Perform to Outperform, with a price target of $7, <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/ACRS/analyst-ratings" rel="noreferrer noopener">up from $2</a>.</p>
<p>The analyst writes, &#8220;Following completion of their strategic review, we expect investor focus to shift to ACRS&#8217; newly strengthened immunology-focused pipeline.&#8221;</p>
<p>Leerink writes that these updates mark a fresh start for Aclaris Therapeutics, with a clear strategic direction and promising catalysts in the next 6-12 months. This progress could reduce risks for BSI-045B and significantly enhance its value.</p>
<p>The analyst has updated the model to include BSI-045 B&#8217;s potential in atopic dermatitis (AD), estimating around $1.3 billion in revenue by 2035 with a 35% probability of success. The analyst also anticipates multiple Phase 2 trial results from China in asthma and chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps, which could provide more insight into BSI-045 B&#8217;s potential.</p>
<p>Additionally, Leerink expects further progress in de-risking the company&#8217;s pipeline in the first half of next year.</p>
<p><strong>BTIG</strong> upgrades Aclaris Therapeutics from Neutral to Buy and announces a $8 price target.</p>
<p><strong>Price Action: </strong>ACRS stock is up 55.60% at $4.88 at the last check on Tuesday.</p>
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