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The Securities and Exchange Commission on Tuesday announced the formation of a dedicated crypto task force, signaling a potential shift in its <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/01/43096311/exclusive-trump-does-not-establish-bitcoin-reserve-crypto-friendly-policies-on-day-1-and-now">approach to regulating digital assets</a>.
Acting Chairman Mark Uyeda <a href="https://www.sec.gov/newsroom/press-releases/2025-30">launched</a> the initiative, appointing Commissioner Hester Peirce to lead the agency-wide effort.
The task force aims to develop a clear and comprehensive regulatory framework for the cryptocurrency industry, an area that has been marked by legal uncertainty and enforcement-driven regulations.
Richard Gabbert and Taylor Asher will serve as Chief of Staff and Chief Policy Advisor, respectively.
The SEC has faced criticism for its reactive enforcement strategy, which has led to confusion about which practices are legal, hindering innovation, and creating opportunities for fraud within the crypto industry. 
This new task force intends to address these issues by establishing clearer regulatory lines, creating practical paths to registration for crypto firms, and developing sensible disclosure requirements.
"I look forward to the efforts of Commissioner Peirce to lead regulatory policy on crypto, which involves multiple SEC divisions and offices," said Acting Chairman Uyeda, underscoring the task force&#8217;s broad scope and importance.
Commissioner Peirce, known for her <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/01/43008666/sec-under-trump-administration-to-revise-crypto-policies-report">pro-crypto stance</a>, emphasized the need for public input in shaping the new regulatory landscape.
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&#8220;This undertaking will take time, patience, and much hard work,&#8221; stated Commissioner Peirce. 
&#8220;It will succeed only if the Task Force has input from a wide range of investors, industry participants, academics, and other interested parties. 
We look forward to working hand-in-hand with the public to foster a regulatory environment that protects investors, facilitates capital formation, fosters market integrity, and supports innovation."
The task force will operate within existing legal frameworks set by Congress, whilst also looking at how these frameworks could be adjusted.
This announcement comes following former President Donald Trump's <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/01/43096311/exclusive-trump-does-not-establish-bitcoin-reserve-crypto-friendly-policies-on-day-1-and-now">vocal support for the cryptocurrency industry</a>.
Trump, who has positioned himself as an advocate for crypto, previously promised to bring about a more lenient regulatory environment for digital assets. 
Under the tenure of former chair Gary Gensler, the SEC has focused on enforcement actions, leading some to criticize their approach. 
The new task force plans to collaborate with other regulatory bodies, including the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, as well as <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/43086698/crypto-market-plunges-after-trumps-inaugural-speech-fails-to-mention-digital-assets">state and international agencies.</a>
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Needham analyst Laura Martin reiterated Apple Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) with a Buy and a <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/AAPL/analyst-ratings" rel="noreferrer noopener">$260&nbsp;price target</a>.
Martin hosted a panel of well-known experts on Apple during the Needham Growth Conference.
Panelists curate some of the largest blogs, podcasts, and websites dedicated to Apple alone.
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In one case, 50% of the investors who pay for his blog own a single stock, Apple.
Martin summarized her top 10 takeaways from the Apple panel.
The Apple experts expressed optimism about Vision Pro as an entry point into spatial computing. However, they mentioned concerns regarding its clunky design, slow product iteration, high price point, and lack of a straightforward &#8220;killer app&#8221; software.
Although the Apple experts recognized the company&#8217;s lag in AI investments compared to Alphabet Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>) (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>) and Amazon.Com Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>), they noted that Apple&#8217;s strength lies in integrating Generative AI tools and features into its ecosystem instead of pursuing &#8220;headline-grabbing&#8221; projects.
The Apple experts debated whether, post-Steve Jobs, the company has only succeeded with sustaining innovations (improving existing products) instead of creating entirely new markets, as Jobs did with the iPod and iPhone. They noted that new products like the Vision Pro have not been successful with consumers.
Apple&#8217;s 30% App Store commission is very controversial. While critics view it as monopolistic, these experts noted that Apple has begun adjusting its policies (like reducing fees for certain smaller developers to 15%).
While the iPhone remains Apple&#8217;s anchor product, the company is diversifying its offerings into services, wearables, and Vision Pro, which they argue adds diversification and growth opportunities away from the iPhone.
Martin noted that Apple is a single-product company with add-on products that generate revenue from existing iPhone users.
If the iPhone falls behind, none of the other products can stand alone. Hence, Apple is not a diversified portfolio company.
Although Apple&#8217;s market share is substantial in the US (&gt;50%), it is smaller in regions like Asia (12%) and Africa (6%).
They argued that growing Apple&#8217;s market share in these markets offers revenue growth upside.
Martin noted that U.S. ARPUs are typically 2-4 times higher than offshore revenue and users, so Apple must add 2-4 times more users offshore to equal one user in the U.S. economically.
The rollout of domestically produced chips (like Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co&#8217;s (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/tsm#NYSE">TSM</a>) American-made A-series) highlights Apple&#8217;s effort to localize and de-risk its supply chain amid geopolitical and macroeconomic uncertainties.
They noted that if Apple is successful at diversifying its manufacturing dependence away from China, this would lower its risk and add to its valuation multiple.
Services continue to grow at double-digit rates, driven by Apple&#8217;s ability to upsell services like iCloud and Apple Music to its iPhone user base. This recurring revenue model complements hardware sales at higher margins.
These Apple experts cited key risks as concerns over global economic downturns, tariffs, and regulatory pressures from regions like the EU and China. These could negatively affect Apple&#8217;s profitability and operational efficiency in 2025.
These experts noted that no stock is more likely to be an investor&#8217;s ONLY stock. A significant portion of their subscribers allocate their entire portfolios to Apple, a single company. This indicates extreme loyalty and confidence in Apple&#8217;s long-term value generation by these investors.
Price Action: AAPL stock is down 3.7% at $221.36 at last check Tuesday.
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SoundHound AI shares are trading higher after the company announced a collaboration with Rekor Systems to enhance police vehicles through hands-free AI integration.

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Shares of SoundHound AI, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SOUN#NASDAQ">SOUN</a>) are trading higher Tuesday following <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/01/b43097323/rekor-systems-taps-soundhound-ai-to-revolutionize-emergency-vehicle-technology-with-first-of-its-k">the announcement of a collaboration</a> with Rekor Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/REKR#NASDAQ">REKR</a>).
What To know: The partnership between SoundHound AI and Rekor Systems will integrate SoundHound&#8217;s voice AI with Rekor&#8217;s vehicle recognition software, Rekor Scout, to enhance emergency vehicle technology. The goal is to create hands-free solutions for law enforcement and first responders, enabling the use of systems like automatic license plate recognition (ALPR), sirens and in-car data terminals via voice commands.
The technology will deliver real-time, voice-enabled alerts for wanted vehicles, Amber Alerts and other high-priority notifications, improving situational awareness by replacing traditional audio cues with natural language.
Initially focused on police vehicles, the solution will expand to fire trucks and ambulances. It will integrate with Mobile Data Terminals (MDTs) to allow officers to query databases, log incidents and perform tasks hands-free. Rekor Scout will also utilize existing high-resolution cameras in emergency vehicles, removing the need for additional hardware.
SoundHound CEO Keyvan Mohajer called the collaboration transformative, citing its potential to enhance safety and reduce distractions for law enforcement. Rekor leadership potentially emphasized its global relevance and role in modernizing policing technology.
SOUN Price Action: Soundhound shares were up 15.4% at $15.74 at the time of writing, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard?new_user=False&amp;backend=google-oauth2">Benzinga pro.</a>
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Citigroup analyst Roland Shu downgrades United Microelectronics (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UMC#NYSE">UMC</a>) from Buy to Sell.

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Bonk (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/">BONK</a>) is rallying following a first filing for <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/01/43105356/meme-coin-supercycle-dogecoin-trump-bonk-futures-etf-applications-filed">a Bonk ETF</a>.
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<td>Bonk (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/">BONK</a>)</td>
<td>&nbsp;$0.00003417&nbsp;&nbsp;</td>
<td>$2.6 billion</td>
<td>+10.5%&nbsp;</td>
<td>+25%&nbsp;</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>OFFICIAL TRUMP (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/">TRUMP</a>)</td>
<td>&nbsp;$42.39</td>
<td>$8.5 billion</td>
<td>+6%</td>
<td>+552.5%&nbsp;</td>
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<td>Dogecoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/doge/usd">DOGE</a>)</td>
<td>&nbsp;$0.3832</td>
<td>$56.6 billion</td>
<td>+6.9%&nbsp;</td>
<td>+7.4%&nbsp;</td>
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Trader Notes: Crypto trader Mayne noted that BONK's price action reflects a strong push into demand, predicting it is "attempting a big reclaim."
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Unipcs, known as the &#8220;BONK Guy,&#8221; elaborated on BONK's unique positioning within the Solana (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/sol/usd">SOL</a>) ecosystem. 
He argued that if Solana leads this cycle, BONK will naturally emerge as its primary meme coin. 
Factors like early ETF adoption, broad retail accessibility, and a strong low-unit bias position BONK for growth. 
Major exchanges like Robinhood, Coinbase, and Upbit already list the coin.
Unipcs further <a href="https://x.com/theunipcs/status/1881721798548492503">emphasized</a> that avoiding BONK exposure could result in a missed opportunity, given its potential for substantial returns.
Unipcs also <a href="https://x.com/theunipcs/status/1881729360731709813">highlighted</a> the explosive developments in the meme coin market within 24 hours of Donald Trump's inauguration. 
These include ETF filings, the formation of the Department of Government Efficiency (D.O.G.E), and the launch of an official website featuring Dogecoin's logo, signaling a new era for meme coins.
Statistics: BONK's valuation surged, placing it among the top 50 cryptocurrencies by market cap. 
Data from Coinglass shows that BONK's open interest spiked 17.8% in a day to $19.8 million, signaling increased trader activity and confidence.
Community News: Excitement around Trump's inauguration saw REXShares and Osprey filing for a series of crypto ETFs, including BONK, DOGE and TRUMP, amplifying optimism around BONK's future potential.
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Wall Street analysts rerated Amazon.com Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) as the U.S. kicked in its earnings season last week.
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<li>Needham analyst Laura Martin reiterated a Buy rating on Amazon and a <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/AMZN/analyst-ratings" rel="noreferrer noopener">$250&nbsp;price target</a>.</li>
<li>BofA Securities analyst Justin Post maintained a Buy rating on Amazon with a price target of $255.</li>
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Needham: Martin hosted a panel of prior Amazon employees during the Needham Growth Conference. 
In answer to a question from the audience, the panelists agreed that Amazon CEO Andy Jassy is the right person to lead the company today. Amazon Web Services is both the present (i.e., high margins and high revenue growth rate) and the future (i.e., large language models and generative AI features, tools, and applications), they said.
They also agreed that Amazon&#8217;s strategy is shifting away from e-commerce and toward becoming the backbone of large language models, or LLMs. Jassy was the former founder and president of AWS.
Since Jassy became CEO, he has lowered the amount spent on long-term bets, such as the Fire Phone and Grocery, to improve near-term profitability and reallocate more resources toward AWS.
Amazon has a &#8220;debate and commit&#8221; culture. After everyone voices their disagreements, a decision is reached, and everyone commits. The downside of this culture is that challenging projects and problems never stop. If the old team cannot figure it out, new folks are rotated into that problem. Among all the panelists, they could only think of 2 projects that had ever been shut down. This inability to end risk-taking projects wastes time and resources.
Amazon has a rotational culture in which employees switch roles every 18-24 months. This rotation ensures fresh perspectives on every problem. It also redirects top talent to high-priority and difficult projects, but it risks talent burnout and high turnover rates.
One panelist argued that Amazon&#8217;s Delivery Service Partner (DSP) model, which relies on external contractors, may not be sustainable over time. Low control and high turnover among DSPs make it hard for Amazon to maintain operational excellence in last-mile delivery.
Retail operates on very thin margins, but operating efficiencies bolster its profitability over time.
Investments in automation and &#8220;hands-off-the-wheel&#8221; technology can improve margins in the future.
Ad Business is leading the industry in data collection and tying ad revenue to actual purchases on Amazon. They said it is the best Retail Media Network available today, and Martin agreed.
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BofA Securities: Amazon outperformed the Nasdaq and e-commerce sector in 2024 (+44%, versus 25% for Nasdaq), aided by multiple expansions, with forward-year P/S growing to 3.1 times (versus 2.3 times at the start of 2024).
While AWS growth and Retail margin expectations have increased, Post noted AI-driven Cloud growth remains a top sector opportunity, while Retail Margin expansion can continue to drive outsized profit growth versus peers. Amazon is also relatively well positioned for the impact of US$ appreciation, which aids Cloud margins.
Post noted that the strong AI-demand cycle for AWS will drive upside in 2025. Further, Retail Margin efficiencies drive outsized profit growth for the company.
Amazon is a robotics play, which should drive a multi-year productivity cycle and reduce labor dependence, according to the analyst. The analyst also flagged a ramp in Prime Video ad dollars, further headcount cost savings from mid-level manager cuts, and online retail normalization as additional growth drivers for 2025.
Post slightly lowered his 2025 estimates for recent US$ appreciation. He lowered 2025 International Revenue by $7 billion (~5% of International revenue but just 1% of total), offset by slightly higher AWS margins. For fiscal 2025, Post estimates Revenue and EPS of $700 billion and $6.10, down from $707 billion and $6.13 prior.
Relative to large-cap peers, Post still expects more stable revenue growth in the first half of 2025 (with potential Cloud acceleration) and better margin expansion and noted Amazon as a relatively strong player in AI (Cloud revenues, robotics, R&amp;D efficiencies).
Price Action: Amazon stock is up 2.35% at $231.25 at last check Tuesday.
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Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bullish stance on Nano Nuclear Energy (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NNE#NASDAQ">NNE</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 NNE, it often means somebody knows something is about to happen.
Today, Benzinga's options scanner spotted 17 options trades for Nano Nuclear Energy.
This isn't normal.
The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 58% bullish and 23%, bearish.
Out of all of the options we uncovered, there was 1 put, for a total amount of $28,700, and 16, calls, for a total amount of $1,189,005.
<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 $20.0 to $35.0 for Nano Nuclear Energy over the recent three months. 
<h3>Insights into Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
Examining the volume and open interest provides crucial insights into stock research. This information is key in gauging liquidity and interest levels for Nano Nuclear Energy's options at certain strike prices. Below, we present a snapshot of the trends in volume and open interest for calls and puts across Nano Nuclear Energy's significant trades, within a strike price range of $20.0 to $35.0, over the past month.
<h3>Nano Nuclear Energy Option Activity Analysis: Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1737487842_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Largest Options Trades Observed:</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>
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<tr>
<td>NNE</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$3.2</td>
<td>$3.0</td>
<td>$3.0</td>
<td>$30.00</td>
<td>$225.0K</td>
<td>16</td>
<td>794</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NNE</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$2.4</td>
<td>$2.0</td>
<td>$2.4</td>
<td>$30.00</td>
<td>$118.5K</td>
<td>3.8K</td>
<td>3.4K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NNE</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$2.25</td>
<td>$1.9</td>
<td>$2.25</td>
<td>$30.00</td>
<td>$112.5K</td>
<td>3.8K</td>
<td>2.3K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NNE</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$2.0</td>
<td>$1.95</td>
<td>$2.0</td>
<td>$30.00</td>
<td>$100.0K</td>
<td>3.8K</td>
<td>1.7K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NNE</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$2.6</td>
<td>$2.35</td>
<td>$2.45</td>
<td>$30.00</td>
<td>$98.0K</td>
<td>3.8K</td>
<td>5.8K</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Nano Nuclear Energy</h3>
Nano Nuclear Energy Inc is an early-stage nuclear energy company developing smaller, cheaper, and safer portable clean energy solutions. It is focused on four business lines as part of development-Micro Nuclear Reactor Business is developing the next-generation nuclear microreactors, in particular ZEUS, a solid core battery reactor, and ODIN, a low-pressure salt coolant reactor; Fuel Processing Business; Fuel Fabrication Business; Fuel Transportation Business, and Nuclear Consultation Services.
After a thorough review of the options trading surrounding Nano Nuclear Energy, we move to examine the company in more detail. This includes an assessment of its current market status and performance.
<h3>Current Position of Nano Nuclear Energy</h3>
<ul>
<li>Currently trading with a volume of 6,123,436, the NNE's price is up by 21.52%, now at $30.03. </li>
<li>RSI readings suggest the stock is currently may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Anticipated earnings release is in 24 days.</li>
</ul>
Turn $1000 into $1270 in just 20 days?
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Nano Nuclear Energy's Options: A Look at What the Big Money is Thinking

High-rolling investors have positioned themselves bullish on Bank of New York Mellon (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BK#NYSE">BK</a>), and it's important for retail traders to take note. 
\This activity came to our attention today through Benzinga's tracking of publicly available options data. The identities of these investors are uncertain, but such a significant move in BK often signals that someone has privileged information.
Today, Benzinga's options scanner spotted 13 options trades for Bank of New York Mellon. This is not a typical pattern.
The sentiment among these major traders is split, with 30% bullish and 30% bearish. Among all the options we identified, there was one put, amounting to $42,320, and 12 calls, totaling $9,530,843.
<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 $55.0 to $85.0 for Bank of New York Mellon over the last 3 months. 
<h3>Analyzing Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
Examining the volume and open interest provides crucial insights into stock research. This information is key in gauging liquidity and interest levels for Bank of New York Mellon's options at certain strike prices. Below, we present a snapshot of the trends in volume and open interest for calls and puts across Bank of New York Mellon's significant trades, within a strike price range of $55.0 to $85.0, over the past month.
<h3>Bank of New York Mellon Call and Put Volume: 30-Day Overview</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1737487837_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Largest Options Trades Observed:</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>BK</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$29.5</td>
<td>$29.2</td>
<td>$29.32</td>
<td>$55.00</td>
<td>$1.5M</td>
<td>3.3K</td>
<td>948</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BK</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$31.4</td>
<td>$27.8</td>
<td>$29.34</td>
<td>$55.00</td>
<td>$1.5M</td>
<td>3.3K</td>
<td>3.2K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BK</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$29.4</td>
<td>$29.1</td>
<td>$29.26</td>
<td>$55.00</td>
<td>$1.4M</td>
<td>3.3K</td>
<td>2.2K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BK</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$30.9</td>
<td>$27.8</td>
<td>$29.28</td>
<td>$55.00</td>
<td>$1.3M</td>
<td>3.3K</td>
<td>2.6K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BK</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$29.4</td>
<td>$28.6</td>
<td>$29.26</td>
<td>$55.00</td>
<td>$1.0M</td>
<td>3.3K</td>
<td>1.6K</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Bank of New York Mellon</h3>
BNY Mellon is a global investment company involved in managing and servicing financial assets throughout the investment lifecycle. The bank provides financial services for institutions, corporations, and individual investors and delivers investment management and investment services in 35 countries and more than 100 markets. BNY Mellon is the largest global custody bank in the world, with $52.1 trillion in under custody or administration (as of September 2024), and can act as a single point of contact for clients looking to create, trade, hold, manage, service, distribute, or restructure investments. BNY Mellon's asset-management division manages about $2.1 trillion in assets.
After a thorough review of the options trading surrounding Bank of New York Mellon, we move to examine the company in more detail. This includes an assessment of its current market status and performance.
<h3>Bank of New York Mellon's Current Market Status</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a volume of 1,884,543, the price of BK is up 1.48% at $84.52. </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 84 days.</li>
</ul>
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This Is What Whales Are Betting On Bank of New York Mellon

Whales with a lot of money to spend have taken a noticeably bearish stance on Bristol-Myers Squibb.
Looking at options history for Bristol-Myers Squibb (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BMY#NYSE">BMY</a>) we detected 26 trades.
If we consider the specifics of each trade, it is accurate to state that 34% of the investors opened trades with bullish expectations and 61% with bearish.
From the overall spotted trades, 9 are puts, for a total amount of $407,249 and 17, calls, for a total amount of $1,998,519.
<h3>Projected Price Targets</h3>
Analyzing the Volume and Open Interest in these contracts, it seems that the big players have been eyeing a price window from $50.0 to $65.0 for Bristol-Myers Squibb during the past quarter. 
<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 Bristol-Myers Squibb's options at certain strike prices. Below, we present a snapshot of the trends in volume and open interest for calls and puts across Bristol-Myers Squibb's significant trades, within a strike price range of $50.0 to $65.0, over the past month.
<h3>Bristol-Myers Squibb Option Activity Analysis: Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1737487832_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>BMY</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$6.95</td>
<td>$6.75</td>
<td>$6.85</td>
<td>$55.00</td>
<td>$510.3K</td>
<td>8.7K</td>
<td>801</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BMY</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$3.6</td>
<td>$3.55</td>
<td>$3.6</td>
<td>$55.00</td>
<td>$360.1K</td>
<td>12.3K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BMY</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$4.0</td>
<td>$3.95</td>
<td>$4.0</td>
<td>$55.00</td>
<td>$263.2K</td>
<td>12.3K</td>
<td>1.6K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BMY</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$6.55</td>
<td>$6.4</td>
<td>$6.55</td>
<td>$52.50</td>
<td>$149.3K</td>
<td>1.9K</td>
<td>229</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BMY</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$4.0</td>
<td>$3.95</td>
<td>$4.0</td>
<td>$55.00</td>
<td>$136.8K</td>
<td>12.3K</td>
<td>2.0K</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Bristol-Myers Squibb</h3>
Bristol-Myers Squibb discovers, develops, and markets drugs for various therapeutic areas, such as cardiovascular, cancer, and immune disorders. A key focus for Bristol is immuno-oncology, where the firm is a leader in drug development. Bristol derives close to 70% of total sales from the US, showing a higher dependence on the US market than most of its peer group.
In light of the recent options history for Bristol-Myers Squibb, it's now appropriate to focus on the company itself. We aim to explore its current performance.
<h3>Where Is Bristol-Myers Squibb Standing Right Now?</h3>
<ul>
<li>Trading volume stands at 4,648,166, with BMY's price up by 1.13%, positioned at $56.92.</li>
<li>RSI indicators show the stock to be is currently neutral between overbought and oversold.</li>
<li>Earnings announcement expected in 16 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Professional Analyst Ratings for Bristol-Myers Squibb</h3>
Over the past month, 1 industry analysts have shared their insights on this stock, proposing an average target price of $65.0.
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&#x2A; An analyst from Truist Securities persists with their Buy rating on Bristol-Myers Squibb, maintaining a target price of $65. 
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Bristol-Myers Squibb Options Trading: A Deep Dive into Market Sentiment

STERIS shares are trading higher. The company announced outcomes from the ethylene oxide trial.

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Check Point Software shares are trading higher after Scotiabank raised its price target on the stock from $200 to $215.

DA Davidson analyst Linda Bolton Weiser maintains e.l.f. Beauty (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ELF#NYSE">ELF</a>) with a Buy and maintains $170 price target.

DA Davidson Maintains Buy on e.l.f. Beauty, Maintains $170 Price Target

Smurfit WestRock shares are trading higher after Truist Securities initiated coverage on the stock with a Buy rating and announced a price target of $62.

DA Davidson analyst Linda Bolton Weiser maintains WD-40 (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WDFC#NASDAQ">WDFC</a>) with a Buy and maintains $322 price target.

WDFC

DA Davidson Maintains Buy on WD-40, Maintains $322 Price Target

Amer Sports shares are trading higher after Morgan Stanley raised its price target on the stock from $19 to $27.

Deep-pocketed investors have adopted a bullish approach towards Lam Research (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LRCX#NASDAQ">LRCX</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 LRCX usually suggests something big is about to happen.
We gleaned this information from our observations today when Benzinga's options scanner highlighted 35 extraordinary options activities for Lam Research. This level of activity is out of the ordinary.
The general mood among these heavyweight investors is divided, with 60% leaning bullish and 25% bearish. Among these notable options, 16 are puts, totaling $1,579,298, and 19 are calls, amounting to $850,224.
<h3>Expected Price Movements</h3>
After evaluating the trading volumes and Open Interest, it's evident that the major market movers are focusing on a price band between $70.0 and $100.0 for Lam Research, spanning the last three months.
<h3>Analyzing 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 Lam Research'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 Lam Research's whale activity within a strike price range from $70.0 to $100.0 in the last 30 days. 
<h3>Lam Research Option Volume And Open Interest Over Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1737486987_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 align="right">Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>LRCX</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>08/15/25</td>
<td>$12.3</td>
<td>$11.75</td>
<td>$12.05</td>
<td>$86.00</td>
<td>$389.2K</td>
<td align="right">264</td>
<td align="right">323</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>LRCX</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$9.4</td>
<td>$9.3</td>
<td>$9.3</td>
<td>$88.00</td>
<td>$246.4K</td>
<td align="right">656</td>
<td align="right">300</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>LRCX</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$23.85</td>
<td>$21.6</td>
<td>$22.35</td>
<td>$98.00</td>
<td>$183.2K</td>
<td align="right">171</td>
<td align="right">82</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>LRCX</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$11.15</td>
<td>$11.05</td>
<td>$11.05</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
<td>$142.5K</td>
<td align="right">714</td>
<td align="right">135</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>LRCX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$11.0</td>
<td>$10.55</td>
<td>$11.0</td>
<td>$88.00</td>
<td>$104.5K</td>
<td align="right">169</td>
<td align="right">171</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Lam Research</h3>
Lam Research is one of the largest semiconductor wafer fabrication equipment manufacturers in the world. It specializes in deposition and etch, which entail the buildup of layers on a semiconductor and the subsequent selective removal of patterns from each layer. Lam holds the top market share in etch and holds the clear second share in deposition. It is more exposed to memory chipmakers for DRAM and NAND chips. It counts as top customers the largest chipmakers in the world, including TSMC, Samsung, Intel, and Micron.
After a thorough review of the options trading surrounding Lam Research, we move to examine the company in more detail. This includes an assessment of its current market status and performance.
<h3>Where Is Lam Research Standing Right Now?</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a volume of 5,213,585, the price of LRCX is up 2.33% at $82.17. </li>
<li>RSI indicators hint that the underlying stock may be overbought.</li>
<li>Next earnings are expected to be released in 8 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What Analysts Are Saying About Lam Research</h3>
In the last month, 5 experts released ratings on this stock with an average target price of $85.4.
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&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Barclays keeps a Equal-Weight rating on Lam Research with a target price of $75. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Wells Fargo has decided to maintain their Equal-Weight rating on Lam Research, which currently sits at a price target of $82. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Mizuho keeps a Outperform rating on Lam Research with a target price of $90. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Goldman Sachs has decided to maintain their Buy rating on Lam Research, which currently sits at a price target of $85. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Keybanc upgraded its action to Overweight with a price target of $95. 
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This Is What Whales Are Betting On Lam Research

Deep-pocketed investors have adopted a bullish approach towards Blackstone (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BX#NYSE">BX</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 BX usually suggests something big is about to happen.
We gleaned this information from our observations today when Benzinga's options scanner highlighted 22 extraordinary options activities for Blackstone. This level of activity is out of the ordinary.
The general mood among these heavyweight investors is divided, with 40% leaning bullish and 40% bearish. Among these notable options, 10 are puts, totaling $630,808, and 12 are calls, amounting to $654,163.
<h3>Expected Price Movements</h3>
Analyzing the Volume and Open Interest in these contracts, it seems that the big players have been eyeing a price window from $105.0 to $210.0 for Blackstone during the past quarter. 
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Trends</h3>
In today's trading context, the average open interest for options of Blackstone stands at 870.71, with a total volume reaching 4,161.00. The accompanying chart delineates the progression of both call and put option volume and open interest for high-value trades in Blackstone, situated within the strike price corridor from $105.0 to $210.0, throughout the last 30 days.
<h3>Blackstone Option Volume And Open Interest Over Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1737486982_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Noteworthy Options Activity:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th align="right">Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>BX</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/18/26</td>
<td>$4.15</td>
<td>$1.92</td>
<td>$3.95</td>
<td>$105.00</td>
<td>$158.0K</td>
<td align="right">124</td>
<td align="right">400</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BX</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$14.7</td>
<td>$14.65</td>
<td>$14.7</td>
<td>$170.00</td>
<td>$149.9K</td>
<td align="right">767</td>
<td align="right">102</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>02/07/25</td>
<td>$4.45</td>
<td>$3.5</td>
<td>$3.82</td>
<td>$185.00</td>
<td>$114.2K</td>
<td align="right">60</td>
<td align="right">300</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/24/25</td>
<td>$7.65</td>
<td>$7.2</td>
<td>$7.5</td>
<td>$175.00</td>
<td>$93.7K</td>
<td align="right">481</td>
<td align="right">139</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/24/25</td>
<td>$7.55</td>
<td>$7.4</td>
<td>$7.5</td>
<td>$175.00</td>
<td>$88.5K</td>
<td align="right">481</td>
<td align="right">264</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Blackstone</h3>
Blackstone is the world's largest alternative-asset manager with $1.108 trillion in total asset under management, including $820.5 billion in fee-earning assets under management, at the end of September 2024. The company has four core business segments: private equity (25% of fee-earning AUM and 30% of base management fees), real estate (35% and 39%), credit and insurance (31% and 24%), and multi-asset investing (9% and 7%). While the firm primarily serves institutional investors (87% of AUM), it also caters to clients in the high-net-worth channel (13%). Blackstone operates through 25 offices in the Americas (8), Europe and the Middle East (9), and the Asia-Pacific region (8).
Following our analysis of the options activities associated with Blackstone, we pivot to a closer look at the company's own performance.
<h3>Where Is Blackstone Standing Right Now?</h3>
<ul>
<li>Currently trading with a volume of 1,366,334, the BX's price is up by 0.89%, now at $181.56. </li>
<li>RSI readings suggest the stock is currently may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Anticipated earnings release is in 9 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What The Experts Say On Blackstone</h3>
In the last month, 4 experts released ratings on this stock with an average target price of $181.25.
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&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Keefe, Bruyette &amp; Woods keeps a Market Perform rating on Blackstone with a target price of $174. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Barclays has decided to maintain their Equal-Weight rating on Blackstone, which currently sits at a price target of $192. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Wells Fargo keeps a Equal-Weight rating on Blackstone with a target price of $180. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Piper Sandler persists with their Neutral rating on Blackstone, maintaining a target price of $179. 
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 Blackstone options trades with real-time alerts from <a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/register174">Benzinga Pro</a>.

Unpacking the Latest Options Trading Trends in Blackstone

Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bullish stance on Salesforce (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRM#NYSE">CRM</a>).
And retail traders should know.
We noticed this today when the trades showed up on publicly available options history that we track here at Benzinga.
Whether these are institutions or just wealthy individuals, we don't know. But when something this big happens with CRM, it often means somebody knows something is about to happen.
So how do we know what these investors just did? 
Today, <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/?utm_source=insights">Benzinga</a>'s options scanner spotted 30 uncommon options trades for Salesforce.
This isn't normal.
The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 50% bullish and 30%, bearish.
Out of all of the special options we uncovered, 9 are puts, for a total amount of $603,355, and 21 are calls, for a total amount of $1,598,760.
<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 $260.0 to $430.0 for Salesforce over the last 3 months. 
<h3>Analyzing Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
In terms of liquidity and interest, the mean open interest for Salesforce options trades today is 1233.88 with a total volume of 4,065.00.
In the following chart, we are able to follow the development of volume and open interest of call and put options for Salesforce's big money trades within a strike price range of $260.0 to $430.0 over the last 30 days.
<h3>Salesforce 30-Day Option Volume &amp; Interest Snapshot</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1737486976_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Largest Options Trades Observed:</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>CRM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$8.35</td>
<td>$7.85</td>
<td>$8.25</td>
<td>$330.00</td>
<td>$312.6K</td>
<td>1.9K</td>
<td>1.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CRM</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$43.5</td>
<td>$41.8</td>
<td>$41.8</td>
<td>$340.00</td>
<td>$254.9K</td>
<td>281</td>
<td>62</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CRM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/31/25</td>
<td>$7.0</td>
<td>$6.4</td>
<td>$6.75</td>
<td>$325.00</td>
<td>$202.5K</td>
<td>376</td>
<td>786</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CRM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$8.45</td>
<td>$7.9</td>
<td>$8.1</td>
<td>$327.50</td>
<td>$145.8K</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>190</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CRM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$49.35</td>
<td>$47.4</td>
<td>$48.14</td>
<td>$330.00</td>
<td>$144.2K</td>
<td>638</td>
<td>30</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Salesforce</h3>
Salesforce provides enterprise cloud computing solutions. The company offers customer relationship management technology that brings companies and customers together. Its Customer 360 platform helps the group to deliver a single source of truth, connecting customer data across systems, apps, and devices to help companies sell, service, market, and conduct commerce. It also offers Service Cloud for customer support, Marketing Cloud for digital marketing campaigns, Commerce Cloud as an e-commerce engine, the Salesforce Platform, which allows enterprises to build applications, and other solutions, such as MuleSoft for data integration.
Following our analysis of the options activities associated with Salesforce, we pivot to a closer look at the company's own performance.
<h3>Present Market Standing of Salesforce</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a trading volume of 3,015,665, the price of CRM is up by 0.71%, reaching $326.87.</li>
<li>Current RSI values indicate that the stock is may be approaching oversold.</li>
<li>Next earnings report is scheduled for 36 days from now.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What Analysts Are Saying About Salesforce</h3>
Over the past month, 3 industry analysts have shared their insights on this stock, proposing an average target price of $349.0.
Unusual Options Activity Detected: Smart Money on the Move
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&#x2A; In a cautious move, an analyst from Guggenheim downgraded its rating to Sell, setting a price target of $247. 
&#x2A; An analyst from TD Cowen upgraded its action to Buy with a price target of $400. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Needham keeps a Buy rating on Salesforce with a target price of $400. 
Trading options involves greater risks but also offers the potential for higher profits. Savvy traders mitigate these risks through ongoing education, strategic trade adjustments, utilizing various indicators, and staying attuned to market dynamics. Keep up with the latest options trades for Salesforce with <a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/register174">Benzinga Pro</a> for real-time alerts.

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