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Applied Optoelectronics

Applied Optoelectronics Inc is a provider of fiber-optic networking products for the Internet data center, cable television, telecommunications and fiber-to-the-home end markets. The company focuses on designing and manufacturing a range of optical communication products from components, to subassemblies, and modules to complete turn-key equipment. Demand for Applied Optoelectronics is driven by bandwidth demand in end markets. Through direct sales personnel, and manufacturing teams in the United States, China, and Taiwan, the company coordinates with customers to determine product design, qualifications, and performance. The company derives maximum revenue from Taiwan.

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Applied Optoelectronics shares are trading higher. The company filed a complaint for patent infringement against Eoptolink and is seeking monetary damages in the US district court for the northern district of California

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Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bearish stance on Applied Optoelectronics (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAOI#NASDAQ">AAOI</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 AAOI, it often means somebody knows something is about to happen.
Today, Benzinga's options scanner spotted 33 options trades for Applied Optoelectronics.
This isn't normal.
The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 39% bullish and 48%, bearish.
Out of all of the options we uncovered, there was 1 put, for a total amount of $26,500, and 32, calls, for a total amount of $1,744,702.
<h3>Projected Price Targets</h3>
Based on the trading activity, it appears that the significant investors are aiming for a price territory stretching from $2.5 to $40.0 for Applied Optoelectronics over the recent three months. 
<h3>Insights into Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
Assessing the volume and open interest is a strategic step in options trading. These metrics shed light on the liquidity and investor interest in Applied Optoelectronics's options at specified strike prices. The forthcoming data visualizes the fluctuation in volume and open interest for both calls and puts, linked to Applied Optoelectronics's substantial trades, within a strike price spectrum from $2.5 to $40.0 over the preceding 30 days.
<h3>Applied Optoelectronics Option Activity Analysis: Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1732132878_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>AAOI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$13.6</td>
<td>$9.5</td>
<td>$10.1</td>
<td>$20.00</td>
<td>$181.8K</td>
<td>2.4K</td>
<td>180</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AAOI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$12.1</td>
<td>$11.6</td>
<td>$12.1</td>
<td>$22.50</td>
<td>$96.7K</td>
<td>1.2K</td>
<td>116</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AAOI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$8.2</td>
<td>$7.7</td>
<td>$8.2</td>
<td>$30.00</td>
<td>$95.9K</td>
<td>1.9K</td>
<td>117</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AAOI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$4.3</td>
<td>$4.1</td>
<td>$4.13</td>
<td>$30.00</td>
<td>$83.1K</td>
<td>3.4K</td>
<td>1.2K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AAOI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$15.0</td>
<td>$14.9</td>
<td>$15.0</td>
<td>$20.00</td>
<td>$82.5K</td>
<td>410</td>
<td>63</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Applied Optoelectronics</h3>
Applied Optoelectronics Inc is a provider of fiber-optic networking products for the Internet data center, cable television, telecommunications and fiber-to-the-home end markets. The company focuses on designing and manufacturing a range of optical communication products from components, to subassemblies, and modules to complete turn-key equipment. Demand for Applied Optoelectronics is driven by bandwidth demand in end markets. Through direct sales personnel, and manufacturing teams in the United States, China, and Taiwan, the company coordinates with customers to determine product design, qualifications, and performance. The company derives maximum revenue from Taiwan.
In light of the recent options history for Applied Optoelectronics, it's now appropriate to focus on the company itself. We aim to explore its current performance.
<h3>Applied Optoelectronics's Current Market Status</h3>
<ul>
<li>Currently trading with a volume of 5,316,929, the AAOI's price is up by 16.39%, now at $33.23. </li>
<li>RSI readings suggest the stock is currently may be overbought.</li>
<li>Anticipated earnings release is in 92 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What The Experts Say On Applied Optoelectronics</h3>
In the last month, 3 experts released ratings on this stock with an average target price of $25.166666666666668.
Unusual Options Activity Detected: Smart Money on the Move
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">Click here for access</a>. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Northland Capital Markets continues to hold a Outperform rating for Applied Optoelectronics, targeting a price of $25. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Raymond James keeps a Outperform rating on Applied Optoelectronics with a target price of $23. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Rosenblatt continues to hold a Buy rating for Applied Optoelectronics, targeting a price of $27. 
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 Applied Optoelectronics with <a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/register174">Benzinga Pro</a> for real-time alerts.

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Spotlight on Applied Optoelectronics: Analyzing the Surge in Options Activity

Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bearish stance on Applied Optoelectronics (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAOI#NASDAQ">AAOI</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 AAOI, it often means somebody knows something is about to happen.
Today, Benzinga's options scanner spotted 12 options trades for Applied Optoelectronics.
This isn't normal.
The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 16% bullish and 83%, bearish.
Out of all of the options we uncovered, there was 1 put, for a total amount of $69,300, and 11, calls, for a total amount of $737,150.
<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 $17.5 to $30.0 for Applied Optoelectronics during the past quarter. 
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Development</h3>
Assessing the volume and open interest is a strategic step in options trading. These metrics shed light on the liquidity and investor interest in Applied Optoelectronics's options at specified strike prices. The forthcoming data visualizes the fluctuation in volume and open interest for both calls and puts, linked to Applied Optoelectronics's substantial trades, within a strike price spectrum from $17.5 to $30.0 over the preceding 30 days.
<h3>Applied Optoelectronics Option Activity Analysis: Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1731701838_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>AAOI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>11/15/24</td>
<td>$4.0</td>
<td>$3.7</td>
<td>$3.7</td>
<td>$22.50</td>
<td>$122.8K</td>
<td>1.5K</td>
<td>595</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AAOI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>11/15/24</td>
<td>$8.2</td>
<td>$7.9</td>
<td>$7.9</td>
<td>$20.00</td>
<td>$102.3K</td>
<td>5.4K</td>
<td>680</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AAOI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>11/15/24</td>
<td>$1.35</td>
<td>$1.25</td>
<td>$1.35</td>
<td>$25.00</td>
<td>$97.4K</td>
<td>1.3K</td>
<td>781</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AAOI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>11/15/24</td>
<td>$7.8</td>
<td>$7.5</td>
<td>$7.5</td>
<td>$20.00</td>
<td>$90.0K</td>
<td>5.4K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AAOI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>11/15/24</td>
<td>$8.0</td>
<td>$7.6</td>
<td>$7.7</td>
<td>$20.00</td>
<td>$77.0K</td>
<td>5.4K</td>
<td>840</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Applied Optoelectronics</h3>
Applied Optoelectronics Inc is a provider of fiber-optic networking products for the Internet data center, cable television, telecommunications and fiber-to-the-home end markets. The company focuses on designing and manufacturing a range of optical communication products from components, to subassemblies, and modules to complete turn-key equipment. Demand for Applied Optoelectronics is driven by bandwidth demand in end markets. Through direct sales personnel, and manufacturing teams in the United States, China, and Taiwan, the company coordinates with customers to determine product design, qualifications, and performance. The company derives maximum revenue from Taiwan.
After a thorough review of the options trading surrounding Applied Optoelectronics, we move to examine the company in more detail. This includes an assessment of its current market status and performance.
<h3>Where Is Applied Optoelectronics Standing Right Now?</h3>
<ul>
<li>Trading volume stands at 2,824,114, with AAOI's price down by -6.2%, positioned at $26.41.</li>
<li>RSI indicators show the stock to be may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Earnings announcement expected in 97 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What The Experts Say On Applied Optoelectronics</h3>
Over the past month, 3 industry analysts have shared their insights on this stock, proposing an average target price of $25.166666666666668.
Unusual Options Activity Detected: Smart Money on the Move
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">Click here for access</a>. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Northland Capital Markets continues to hold a Outperform rating for Applied Optoelectronics, targeting a price of $25. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Rosenblatt persists with their Buy rating on Applied Optoelectronics, maintaining a target price of $27. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Raymond James persists with their Outperform rating on Applied Optoelectronics, maintaining a target price of $23. 
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 Applied Optoelectronics options trades with real-time alerts from <a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/register174">Benzinga Pro</a>.

This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders will search for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges heavily from its normal worth. High amounts of trading activity could push option prices to exaggerated or underestimated levels. 
Here's the list of options activity happening in today's session: 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>NVDA</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>11/15/24</td>
<td>$142.00</td>
<td>$144.1K</td>
<td>25.4K</td>
<td>105.2K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PLTR</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>11/15/24</td>
<td>$64.00</td>
<td>$30.4K</td>
<td>496</td>
<td>30.3K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CLSK</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$37.00</td>
<td>$55.2K</td>
<td>86.9K</td>
<td>2.3K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ZETA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$20.00</td>
<td>$25.0K</td>
<td>2.4K</td>
<td>2.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MSTR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>11/22/24</td>
<td>$400.00</td>
<td>$61.6K</td>
<td>3.5K</td>
<td>1.8K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>TSM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$220.00</td>
<td>$30.0K</td>
<td>12.2K</td>
<td>848</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NN</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$15.00</td>
<td>$105.0K</td>
<td>26</td>
<td>600</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MU</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/19/25</td>
<td>$77.50</td>
<td>$27.7K</td>
<td>685</td>
<td>530</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MARA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$35.00</td>
<td>$48.1K</td>
<td>2.8K</td>
<td>503</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AAOI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$30.00</td>
<td>$27.3K</td>
<td>1.8K</td>
<td>462</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These itemized elaborations have been created using the accompanying table. 
• For NVDA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be neutral, is expiring today. Parties traded 2027 contract(s) at a $142.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 18 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $144.1K, with a price of $71.0 per contract. There were 25443 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 105282 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For PLTR (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NYSE">PLTR</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bullish, is expiring today. Parties traded 251 contract(s) at a $64.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 5 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $30.4K, with a price of $121.0 per contract. There were 496 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 30310 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For CLSK (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CLSK#NASDAQ">CLSK</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 245 day(s) on July 18, 2025. This event was a transfer of 184 contract(s) at a $37.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 13 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $55.2K, with a price of $300.0 per contract. There were 86959 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2305 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For ZETA (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ZETA#NYSE">ZETA</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 63 day(s) on January 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 100 contract(s) at a $20.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $25.0K, with a price of $250.0 per contract. There were 2459 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2094 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding MSTR (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSTR#NASDAQ">MSTR</a>), we observe a call option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 7 day(s) on November 22, 2024. Parties traded 90 contract(s) at a $400.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $61.6K, with a price of $685.0 per contract. There were 3520 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1848 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For TSM (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSM#NYSE">TSM</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 35 day(s) on December 20, 2024. This event was a transfer of 248 contract(s) at a $220.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $30.0K, with a price of $121.0 per contract. There were 12242 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 848 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding NN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NN#NASDAQ">NN</a>), we observe a put option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 35 day(s) on December 20, 2024. Parties traded 600 contract(s) at a $15.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $105.0K, with a price of $175.0 per contract. There were 26 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 600 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For MU (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MU#NASDAQ">MU</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 399 day(s) on December 19, 2025. This event was a transfer of 36 contract(s) at a $77.50 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 13 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $27.7K, with a price of $770.0 per contract. There were 685 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 530 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For MARA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MARA#NASDAQ">MARA</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 217 day(s) on June 20, 2025. This event was a transfer of 148 contract(s) at a $35.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $48.1K, with a price of $325.0 per contract. There were 2857 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 503 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For AAOI (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAOI#NASDAQ">AAOI</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 35 day(s) on December 20, 2024. This event was a transfer of 161 contract(s) at a $30.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $27.3K, with a price of $170.0 per contract. There were 1896 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 462 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more news on unusual options activity</a>. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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The CNN Money Fear and Greed index showed further improvement in the overall market sentiment, while the index remained in the &#8220;Neutral&#8221; zone on Friday.
U.S. stocks settled higher on Friday, with the Dow Jones and S&amp;P 500 recording their best week in the year following the election of Donald Trump as the 47th U.S. president.
The S&amp;P 500 surged 4.66% last week, while the Dow gained 4.61% during that period, with both indices recording their best week since Nov. 2023. The Nasdaq, meanwhile, jumped 5.74% during the week.
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Rosenblatt analyst Mike Genovese maintains Applied Optoelectronics (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAOI#NASDAQ">AAOI</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $20 to $27.5.

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Rosenblatt Maintains Buy on Applied Optoelectronics, Raises Price Target to $27.5

U.S. stocks traded higher toward the end of trading, with the S&amp;P 500 gaining around 0.6% on Friday.
The Dow traded up 0.83% to 44,092.10 while the NASDAQ rose 0.20% to 19,308.79. The S&amp;P 500 also rose, gaining, 0.60% to 6,009.11.
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Leading and Lagging Sectors Consumer staples shares surged by 1.8% on Friday.
In trading on Friday, materials shares fell by 1%.
Top Headline
The total number of active U.S. oil rigs came in unchanged at 479 rigs this week, Baker Hughes Inc reported.
Equities Trading UP &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Sezzle Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SEZL#NASDAQ">SEZL</a>) shares shot up 71% to $429.31 after the company reported a year-over-year increase in third-quarter financial results, raised its FY24 guidance, and issued FY25 adjusted EPS guidance above estimates.</li>
<li>Shares of Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAOI#NASDAQ">AAOI</a>) got a boost, surging 54% to $27.55 after the company reported better-than-expected third-quarter revenue results.</li>
<li>indie Semiconductor, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INDI#NASDAQ">INDI</a>) shares were also up, gaining 49% to $5.11 after the company reported better-than-expected third-quarter financial results.</li>
</ul>
Equities Trading DOWN
<ul>
<li>ProPhase Labs, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PRPH#NASDAQ">PRPH</a>) shares dropped 45% to $0.78 after the company reported the pricing of public offering of common stock.</li>
<li>Shares of Evolent Health, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EVH#NYSE">EVH</a>) were down 45% to $13.59 after the company reported worse-than-expected third-quarter financial results.</li>
<li>Nature&#8217;s Miracle Holding Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NMHI#NASDAQ">NMHI</a>) was down, falling 30% to $0.1038 after the company announced a $3 million public offering.</li>
</ul>
Commodities In commodity news, oil traded down 2.9% to $70.28 while gold traded down 0.5% at $2,692.30.
Silver traded down 1.5% to $31.385 on Friday, while copper fell 2.9% to $4.3040.
Euro zone
European shares closed lower today. The eurozone's STOXX 600 fell 0.65%, Germany's DAX fell 0.76% and France's CAC 40 fell 1.17%. Spain's IBEX 35 Index fell 0.16%, while London's FTSE 100 fell 0.84%.
The trade gap in France increased to €8.3 billion in September versus a revised €7.7 billion gap in the previous month, while current account deficit increased to €2.1 billion in September.
Asia Pacific Markets
Asian markets closed mostly lower on Friday, with Japan's Nikkei 225 gaining 0.30%, Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index falling 1.07%, China's Shanghai Composite Index dipping 0.53% and India's BSE Sensex falling 0.07%.
Foreign exchange reserves held by the Reserve Bank of India declined to $682.1 billion as of Nov. 1. China reported a current account surplus of $149.6 billion during the third quarter compared to the $60.8 billion surplus in the year-ago period. Japan&#8217;s household spending declined by 1.1% year-over-year in September.
Economics
<ul>
<li>The University of Michigan consumer sentiment rose to 73 in November, recording the highest reading in seven months, versus a reading of 70.5 in October and also topping market estimates of 71.</li>
<li>The total number of active U.S. oil rigs came in unchanged at 479 rigs this week, Baker Hughes Inc reported.</li>
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S&P 500 Tops 6,000; Sezzle Shares Spike Higher

Northland Capital Markets analyst Tim Savageaux maintains Applied Optoelectronics (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAOI#NASDAQ">AAOI</a>) with a Outperform and raises the price target from $18 to $25.

Northland Capital Markets Maintains Outperform on Applied Optoelectronics, Raises Price Target to $25

U.S. stocks traded mostly higher midway through trading, with the Dow Jones index gaining more than 250 points on Friday.
The Dow traded up 0.62% to 44,001.69 while the NASDAQ fell 0.01% to 19,268.55. The S&amp;P 500 also rose, gaining, 0.40% to 5,997.19.
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Leading and Lagging Sectors Utilities shares surged by 1.6% on Friday.
In trading on Friday, materials shares fell by 0.8%.
Top Headline
The University of Michigan consumer sentiment rose to 73 in November, recording the highest reading in seven months, versus a reading of 70.5 in October and also topping market estimates of 71.
Equities Trading UP &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Sezzle Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SEZL#NASDAQ">SEZL</a>) shares shot up 65% to $413.71 after the company reported a year-over-year increase in third-quarter financial results, raised its FY24 guidance, and issued FY25 adjusted EPS guidance above estimates.</li>
<li>Shares of Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAOI#NASDAQ">AAOI</a>) got a boost, surging 47% to $26.38 after the company reported better-than-expected third-quarter revenue results.</li>
<li>indie Semiconductor, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INDI#NASDAQ">INDI</a>) shares were also up, gaining 46% to $5.02 after the company reported better-than-expected third-quarter financial results.</li>
</ul>
Equities Trading DOWN
<ul>
<li>ProPhase Labs, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PRPH#NASDAQ">PRPH</a>) shares dropped 46% to $0.7752 after the company reported the pricing of public offering of common stock.</li>
<li>Shares of Evolent Health, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EVH#NYSE">EVH</a>) were down 43% to $13.94 after the company reported worse-than-expected third-quarter financial results.</li>
<li>Nature&#8217;s Miracle Holding Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NMHI#NASDAQ">NMHI</a>) was down, falling 34% to $0.0975 after the company announced a $3 million public offering.</li>
</ul>
Commodities In commodity news, oil traded down 2.7% to $70.40 while gold traded down 0.4% at $2,695.00.
Silver traded down 1.2% to $31.470 on Friday, while copper fell 2.9% to $4.3015.
Euro zone
European shares were lower today. The eurozone's STOXX 600 fell 0.65%, Germany's DAX fell 0.76% and France's CAC 40 fell 1.17%. Spain's IBEX 35 Index fell 0.16%, while London's FTSE 100 fell 0.84%.
The trade gap in France increased to €8.3 billion in September versus a revised €7.7 billion gap in the previous month, while current account deficit increased to €2.1 billion in September.
Asia Pacific Markets
Asian markets closed mostly lower on Friday, with Japan's Nikkei 225 gaining 0.30%, Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index falling 1.07%, China's Shanghai Composite Index dipping 0.53% and India's BSE Sensex falling 0.07%.
Foreign exchange reserves held by the Reserve Bank of India declined to $682.1 billion as of Nov. 1. China reported a current account surplus of $149.6 billion during the third quarter compared to the $60.8 billion surplus in the year-ago period. Japan&#8217;s household spending declined by 1.1% year-over-year in September.
Economics
The University of Michigan consumer sentiment rose to 73 in November, recording the highest reading in seven months, versus a reading of 70.5 in October and also topping market estimates of 71.
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Dow Tops 44,000; US Consumer Sentiment Increases In November

Raymond James analyst Simon Leopold maintains Applied Optoelectronics (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAOI#NASDAQ">AAOI</a>) with a Outperform and raises the price target from $17 to $23.

Raymond James Maintains Outperform on Applied Optoelectronics, Raises Price Target to $23

This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders will search for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges heavily from its normal worth. High amounts of trading activity could push option prices to exaggerated or underestimated levels. 
Here's the list of options activity happening in today's session: 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>MSFT</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>11/08/24</td>
<td>$425.00</td>
<td>$28.5K</td>
<td>2.2K</td>
<td>10.6K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NVDA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>11/15/24</td>
<td>$140.00</td>
<td>$36.0K</td>
<td>79.0K</td>
<td>8.5K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AAPL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>11/15/24</td>
<td>$227.50</td>
<td>$83.3K</td>
<td>7.5K</td>
<td>8.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MSTR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>11/08/24</td>
<td>$270.00</td>
<td>$27.0K</td>
<td>3.4K</td>
<td>6.2K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PLTR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$60.00</td>
<td>$27.7K</td>
<td>20.0K</td>
<td>4.8K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DELL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$200.00</td>
<td>$174.9K</td>
<td>5.9K</td>
<td>2.9K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ZETA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>11/15/24</td>
<td>$30.00</td>
<td>$30.6K</td>
<td>8.3K</td>
<td>2.4K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AVGO</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$190.00</td>
<td>$89.6K</td>
<td>7.4K</td>
<td>2.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AAOI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$25.00</td>
<td>$39.6K</td>
<td>1.7K</td>
<td>1.2K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>APP</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>11/15/24</td>
<td>$300.00</td>
<td>$57.3K</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These bullet-by-bullet explanations have been constructed using the accompanying table. 
• For MSFT (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bearish, is expiring today. Parties traded 100 contract(s) at a $425.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 3 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $28.5K, with a price of $287.0 per contract. There were 2214 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 10651 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding NVDA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), we observe a call option trade with neutral sentiment. It expires in 7 day(s) on November 15, 2024. Parties traded 45 contract(s) at a $140.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $36.0K, with a price of $800.0 per contract. There were 79071 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 8511 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For AAPL (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 7 day(s) on November 15, 2024. This event was a transfer of 400 contract(s) at a $227.50 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 3 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $83.3K, with a price of $208.0 per contract. There were 7528 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 8199 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For MSTR (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSTR#NASDAQ">MSTR</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, is expiring today. Parties traded 100 contract(s) at a $270.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 10 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $27.0K, with a price of $271.0 per contract. There were 3447 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 6210 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding PLTR (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NYSE">PLTR</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 42 day(s) on December 20, 2024. Parties traded 100 contract(s) at a $60.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 6 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $27.7K, with a price of $277.0 per contract. There were 20014 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 4800 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For DELL (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DELL#NYSE">DELL</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 70 day(s) on January 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 2916 contract(s) at a $200.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $174.9K, with a price of $60.0 per contract. There were 5934 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2921 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For ZETA (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ZETA#NYSE">ZETA</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 7 day(s) on November 15, 2024. This event was a transfer of 46 contract(s) at a $30.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 8 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $30.6K, with a price of $665.0 per contract. There were 8312 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2441 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For AVGO (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVGO#NASDAQ">AVGO</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 42 day(s) on December 20, 2024. This event was a transfer of 118 contract(s) at a $190.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 22 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $89.6K, with a price of $760.0 per contract. There were 7455 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2189 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For AAOI (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAOI#NASDAQ">AAOI</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 42 day(s) on December 20, 2024. This event was a transfer of 100 contract(s) at a $25.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $39.6K, with a price of $396.0 per contract. There were 1728 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1233 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding APP (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/APP#NASDAQ">APP</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 7 day(s) on November 15, 2024. Parties traded 310 contract(s) at a $300.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 36 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $57.3K, with a price of $185.0 per contract. There were 0 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1007 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more about unusual options activity</a>. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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<h3>Gainers</h3>
<ul>
<li>FOXO Technologies (AMEX:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FOXO#AMEX">FOXO</a>) shares rose 114.5% to $0.79 during Friday's regular session. The company's market cap stands at $10.7 million. </li>
<li>Porch Group (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PRCH#NASDAQ">PRCH</a>) stock rose 52.78% to $3.56. The company's market cap stands at $357.6 million. As per the news, the Q3 earnings report came out yesterday. </li>
<li>Indie Semiconductor (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INDI#NASDAQ">INDI</a>) shares moved upwards by 38.44% to $4.75. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $851.7 million. As per the press release, Q3 earnings came out yesterday. </li>
<li>Applied Optoelectronics (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAOI#NASDAQ">AAOI</a>) shares increased by 37.88% to $24.68. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $1.0 billion. As per the press release, Q3 earnings came out yesterday. </li>
<li>Expensify (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EXFY#NASDAQ">EXFY</a>) stock increased by 31.31% to $2.6. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $228.5 million. As per the press release, Q3 earnings came out yesterday. </li>
<li>EMCORE (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EMKR#NASDAQ">EMKR</a>) shares increased by 28.05% to $3.04. The company's market cap stands at $27.5 million. </li>
</ul>
<h3>Losers</h3>
<ul>
<li>Lantronix (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LTRX#NASDAQ">LTRX</a>) shares decreased by 31.4% to $2.67 during Friday's regular session. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $100.5 million. As per the press release, Q1 earnings came out yesterday. </li>
<li>nLight (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LASR#NASDAQ">LASR</a>) stock fell 19.62% to $11.8. The company's market cap stands at $567.8 million. As per the press release, Q3 earnings came out yesterday. </li>
<li>Sprout Social (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPT#NASDAQ">SPT</a>) stock fell 16.88% to $25.77. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $1.4 billion. The company's, Q3 earnings came out yesterday. </li>
<li>Adeia (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ADEA#NASDAQ">ADEA</a>) stock declined by 16.15% to $11.81. The company's market cap stands at $1.2 billion. As per the press release, Q3 earnings came out yesterday. </li>
<li>LivePerson (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LPSN#NASDAQ">LPSN</a>) shares decreased by 14.47% to $1.03. The company's market cap stands at $92.1 million. The company's, Q3 earnings came out yesterday. </li>
<li>SEMrush Hldgs (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SEMR#NYSE">SEMR</a>) shares declined by 13.17% to $12.4. The company's market cap stands at $1.8 billion. As per the news, the Q3 earnings report came out yesterday. 
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Applied Optoelectronics shares are trading higher after the company reported better-than-expected Q3 revenue results.

Guidance

Applied Optoelectronics Expects Q4 Revenue Of $94M - $104M, Adj EPS Of $(0.04) - $0.04

Applied Optoelectronics (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAOI#NASDAQ">AAOI</a>) reported quarterly losses of $(0.21) per share which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $(0.17) by 23.53 percent. The company reported quarterly sales of $65.15 million which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $62.60 million by 4.08 percent. This is a 4.16 percent increase over sales of $62.55 million the same period last year.

Earnings Beats

Earnings Misses

Applied Optoelectronics Q3 2024 Adj EPS $(0.21) Misses $(0.17) Estimate, Sales $65.15M Beat $62.60M Estimate

Rosenblatt analyst Mike Genovese maintains Applied Optoelectronics (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAOI#NASDAQ">AAOI</a>) with a Buy and maintains $20 price target.

Rosenblatt Maintains Buy on Applied Optoelectronics, Maintains $20 Price Target

<h3>Gainers</h3>
<ul>
<li>Wellchange Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WCT#NASDAQ">WCT</a>) stock rose 16.7% to $5.41 during Tuesday's regular session. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $114.2 million. </li>
<li>Red Cat Hldgs (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RCAT#NASDAQ">RCAT</a>) stock rose 14.67% to $3.56. The company's market cap stands at $268.0 million. </li>
<li>Veritone (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VERI#NASDAQ">VERI</a>) stock moved upwards by 12.51% to $4.2. The company's market cap stands at $159.8 million. </li>
<li>Applied Optoelectronics (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAOI#NASDAQ">AAOI</a>) stock moved upwards by 11.24% to $16.62. The company's market cap stands at $679.6 million. </li>
<li>Semilux International (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SELX#NASDAQ">SELX</a>) shares rose 9.25% to $1.18. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $44.1 million. </li>
<li>iLearningEngines (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AILE#NASDAQ">AILE</a>) stock rose 9.02% to $1.45. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $204.7 million. </li>
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<h3>Losers</h3>
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<li>Sobr Safe (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SOBR#NASDAQ">SOBR</a>) shares declined by 30.5% to $7.02 during Tuesday's regular session. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $2.2 million. </li>
<li>Cemtrex (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CETX#NASDAQ">CETX</a>) shares fell 26.28% to $1.01. </li>
<li>OneConnect Financial Tech (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OCFT#NYSE">OCFT</a>) stock decreased by 23.89% to $3.57. The company's market cap stands at $139.2 million. </li>
<li>MMTEC (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MTC#NASDAQ">MTC</a>) shares decreased by 22.29% to $0.45. The company's market cap stands at $89.4 million. </li>
<li>JinkoSolar Holding Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JKS#NYSE">JKS</a>) shares declined by 17.32% to $27.1. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $1.2 billion. </li>
<li>Aurora Mobile (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JG#NASDAQ">JG</a>) shares fell 16.73% to $7.44. The company's market cap stands at $44.5 million. 
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U.S. stocks were mostly higher, with the Nasdaq Composite gaining around 1% on Tuesday.
Shares of PepsiCo, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PEP#NASDAQ">PEP</a>) rose during Tuesday's session following the release of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/10/41225048/pepsico-adjusts-2024-revenue-expectations-after-mixed-q3-performance-and-global-challenges">quarterly results</a>.
PepsiCo reported mixed third-quarter results and lowered its 2024 organic revenue guidance. The company reported a third-quarter net revenue decline of 0.6% year-over-year to $23.319 billion and organic growth of 1.3%, missing the consensus estimate of $23.825 billion. Adjusted EPS of $2.31 beat the consensus estimate of $2.29.
PepsiCo shares gained 0.9% to $168.68 on Tuesday.
Here are some other big stocks recording gains in today's session.
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<li>Cassava Sciences, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SAVA#NASDAQ">SAVA</a>) shares jumped 18.3% to $30.06. Cassava announced separation of CEO and board roles. HC Wainwright &amp; Co. analyst Vernon Bernardino upgraded Cassava Sciences from Neutral to Buy and announced a $116 price target.</li>
<li>Azul S.A. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AZUL#NYSE">AZUL</a>) shares gained 17% to $3.7350.</li>
<li>Soleno Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SLNO#NASDAQ">SLNO</a>) jumped 14.2% to $54.38 after the company announced regulatory update on DCCR (diazoxide choline) extended-release tablets to treat Prader-Willi syndrome.</li>
<li>MYT Netherlands Parent B.V. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MYTE#NASDAQ">MYTE</a>) rose 11.9% to $7.57. MYT Netherlands recently announced the acquisition of YOOX NET-A-PORTER for €555 million.</li>
<li>Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAOI#NASDAQ">AAOI</a>) climbed 10.3% to $16.48.</li>
<li>Capricor Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CAPR#NASDAQ">CAPR</a>) gained 9.3% to $19.78.</li>
<li>DocuSign, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DOCU#NASDAQ">DOCU</a>) rose 8.3% to $67.96 after it was announced the company will join the S&amp;P MidCap 400.</li>
<li>Byrna Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BYRN#NASDAQ">BYRN</a>) gained 7.3% to $18.87.</li>
<li>Robinhood Markets, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HOOD#NASDAQ">HOOD</a>) rose 7.1% to $24.98. Barclays analyst Benjamin Budish maintained Robinhood with an Equal-Weight and raised the price target from $20 to $23.</li>
<li>Sun Country Airlines Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SNCY#NASDAQ">SNCY</a>) gained 6.9% to $10.61.</li>
<li>IGM Biosciences, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IGMS#NASDAQ">IGMS</a>) gained 6% to $14.54.</li>
<li>Palo Alto Networks, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PANW#NASDAQ">PANW</a>) rose 4.8% to $354.36.</li>
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Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bearish stance on Applied Optoelectronics (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAOI#NASDAQ">AAOI</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 AAOI, 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 21 uncommon options trades for Applied Optoelectronics.
This isn't normal.
The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 38% bullish and 47%, bearish.
Out of all of the special options we uncovered, 2 are puts, for a total amount of $65,500, and 19 are calls, for a total amount of $1,172,909.
<h3>Projected Price Targets</h3>
After evaluating the trading volumes and Open Interest, it's evident that the major market movers are focusing on a price band between $12.5 and $22.5 for Applied Optoelectronics, spanning the last three months.
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Trends</h3>
In today's trading context, the average open interest for options of Applied Optoelectronics stands at 2154.62, with a total volume reaching 7,751.00. The accompanying chart delineates the progression of both call and put option volume and open interest for high-value trades in Applied Optoelectronics, situated within the strike price corridor from $12.5 to $22.5, throughout the last 30 days.
<h3>Applied Optoelectronics Option Activity Analysis: Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1727210768_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Largest Options Trades Observed:</h3>

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<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 style="text-align: right;">Volume</th>
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<td>AAOI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$3.3</td>
<td>$3.1</td>
<td>$3.2</td>
<td>$15.00</td>
<td>$192.0K</td>
<td>5.8K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">800</td>
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<td>AAOI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$3.5</td>
<td>$3.3</td>
<td>$3.4</td>
<td>$15.00</td>
<td>$98.2K</td>
<td>5.8K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">912</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AAOI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$4.9</td>
<td>$4.7</td>
<td>$4.7</td>
<td>$12.50</td>
<td>$94.0K</td>
<td>3.9K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">603</td>
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<td>AAOI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$4.5</td>
<td>$4.4</td>
<td>$4.5</td>
<td>$12.50</td>
<td>$90.0K</td>
<td>3.9K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">402</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AAOI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$4.5</td>
<td>$4.4</td>
<td>$4.4</td>
<td>$12.50</td>
<td>$88.0K</td>
<td>3.9K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">202</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Applied Optoelectronics</h3>
Applied Optoelectronics Inc is a provider of fiber-optic networking products for the Internet data center, cable television, telecommunications and fiber-to-the-home end markets. The company focuses on designing and manufacturing a range of optical communication products from components, to subassemblies, and modules to complete turn-key equipment. Demand for Applied Optoelectronics is driven by bandwidth demand in end markets. Through direct sales personnel, and manufacturing teams in the United States, China, and Taiwan, the company coordinates with customers to determine product design, qualifications, and performance. The company derives maximum revenue from Taiwan.
<h3>Where Is Applied Optoelectronics Standing Right Now?</h3>
<ul>
<li>Currently trading with a volume of 5,501,773, the AAOI's price is up by 13.58%, now at $15.97. </li>
<li>RSI readings suggest the stock is currently may be overbought.</li>
<li>Anticipated earnings release is in 44 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What Analysts Are Saying About Applied Optoelectronics</h3>
2 market experts have recently issued ratings for this stock, with a consensus target price of $18.5.
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&#x2A; In a positive move, an analyst from Raymond James has upgraded their rating to Outperform and adjusted the price target to $17. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Rosenblatt continues to hold a Buy rating for Applied Optoelectronics, targeting a price of $20. 
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