La cadena de opciones muestra datos clave de las opciones de acciones de Atour Lifestyle Holdings a varios precios de ejercicio y fechas de vencimiento. Los operadores utilizan esta información para analizar posibles operaciones y evaluar el sentimiento del mercado para Atour Lifestyle Holdings..

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Atour Lifestyle Holdings

Atour Lifestyle Holdings Ltd is an upper-midscale hotel chain in China. The company derives revenues from franchise and management fees from its manachised hotels and sales of hotel supplies to manachised hotels, Operations of leased hotels, and sales of retail products. The company has one operating segment, which is the Atour Group.

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Sun Communities's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SUI#NYSE">SUI</a>) short percent of float has risen 5.26% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 1.90 million shares sold short, which is 2.0% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 2.38 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock/">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/short-interest">List of the most shorted stocks</a>
<h3>Sun Communities Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1735587020_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Sun Communities has grown since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to fall in the near-term but traders should be aware that more shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Sun Communities's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Sun Communities's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 2.54%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze/">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.

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(SUI) - Analyzing Sun Communities's Short Interest

Abbott Laboratories's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ABT#NYSE">ABT</a>) short percent of float has fallen 11.39% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 12.10 million shares sold short, which is 0.7% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 2.73 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock/">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/short-interest">List of the most shorted stocks</a>
<h3>Abbott Laboratories Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1735587015_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Abbott Laboratories has declined since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to rise in the near-term but traders should be aware that less shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Abbott Laboratories's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Abbott Laboratories's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 3.73%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze/">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.

How Is The Market Feeling About Abbott Laboratories?

Aon's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AON#NYSE">AON</a>) short percent of float has fallen 10.27% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 4.29 million shares sold short, which is 2.01% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 3.38 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock/">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/short-interest">List of the most shorted stocks</a>
<h3>Aon Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1735587010_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Aon has declined since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to rise in the near-term but traders should be aware that less shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Aon's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Aon's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 3.02%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze/">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.

(AON) - Analyzing Aon's Short Interest

The saga of meme stocks in 2024 proved once again that retail investors, armed with social media and a touch of chaos, are a force <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/meme-stocks">to reckon with</a>. 
From GameStop Corp.'s (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GME#NYSE">GME</a>) comeback to Donald Trump-inspired trading frenzies, the year showcased how &#8220;diamond hands&#8221; and internet-driven hype continue to shake up the Wall Street establishment.
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">The Year Of Roaring Returns</h1>
2024 marked the return of Keith Gill, aka &#8220;Roaring Kitty,&#8221; the face of the 2021 GameStop frenzy. After a three-year hiatus, Gill reignited interest in original meme stocks such as GameStop and AMC Entertainment Holdings Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMC#NYSE">AMC</a>). His cryptic social media posts and YouTube livestreams, where he doubled down on GameStop's "transformation story," sent ripples through the retail trading community.
GameStop soared 67.7% this year, thanks to Gill&#8217;s endorsement and a surprise third-quarter profit. However, analysts remain skeptical, with Wedbush warning of slim chances for profitability in GameStop&#8217;s core business. 
Meanwhile, AMC wasn't as lucky. Despite record-breaking Thanksgiving attendance and aggressive investment plans, its stock slid 34% in 2024.
Read Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/24/12/42699339/gamestop-shares-dip-in-fridays-premarket-after-surging-nearly-6-in-last-session-fueled-by-roaring-kittys-christmas-present">GameStop Shares Dip In Friday&#8217;s Premarket After Surging Nearly 6% In Last Session, Fueled By Roaring Kitty&#8217;s &#8216;Christmas Present&#8217;</a>
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Trump Trades and Meme Mania</h1>
As the presidential election heated up, stocks tied to Donald Trump, such as Trump Media &amp; Technology Group Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DJT#NASDAQ">DJT</a>) and Phunware Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PHUN#NASDAQ">PHUN</a>), garnered meme-like attention. Trump Media saw a wild ride, soaring to $70 per share before cooling off to around $35, while Phunware is down to $5.51 from highs of $14.14 in October.
With Trump set to return to the White House in January, these "Trump trades" could see another resurgence in 2025.
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Chewy Challenges Meme Label</h1>
Chewy Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CHWY#NYSE">CHWY</a>), the online pet retailer, also had its moment in the meme-stock spotlight. Thanks to Gill's investment and strong fundamentals, Chewy outperformed expectations, posting over 53% gain in 2024.
Analysts at Bank of America and JPMorgan hailed Chewy's disciplined execution and growth potential, with some even suggesting it has outgrown its meme-stock roots.
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Reddit Rides High</h1>
One of the standout meme stocks of 2024 was Reddit Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RDDT#NYSE">RDDT</a>), which surged a staggering 230% year-to-date. Its success underscores how social media continues to drive retail investor enthusiasm and meme-stock momentum.
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Wall Street&#8217;s Uneasy Truce With Meme Stocks</h1>
While institutional investors often dismiss meme stocks as a retail-driven sideshow, the year's gains tell a different story. Palantir Technologies Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NASDAQ">PLTR</a>) climbed over 373%, and Coinbase Global Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COIN#NASDAQ">COIN</a>) more than doubled in value, proving that retail investors can still move markets in a big way.
As 2025 approaches, the meme-stock battlefield remains as unpredictable as ever. Whether it's Roaring Kitty's cryptic posts, Trump's influence, or a new wave of internet-driven hype, one thing is clear: Retail investors are here to stay, and Wall Street needs keep watching.
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Cyngn Prices 15M Share Registered Direct Offering At Purchase Price Of $0.60 Per share

In the current session, the stock is trading at $18.29, after a 0.05% increase. Over the past month, Carlyle Secured Lending Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CGBD#NASDAQ">CGBD</a>) stock increased by 5.73%, and in the past year, by 22.62%. With performance like this, long-term shareholders are optimistic but others are more likely to look into the price-to-earnings ratio to see if the stock might be overvalued.

<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1735586107_0.png" alt="Past Year Chart" />

<h3>Carlyle Secured Lending P/E Ratio Analysis in Relation to Industry Peers</h3>
The P/E ratio measures the current share price to the company's EPS. It is used by long-term investors to analyze the company's current performance against it's past earnings, historical data and aggregate market data for the industry or the indices, such as S&amp;P 500. A higher P/E indicates that investors expect the company to perform better in the future, and the stock is probably overvalued, but not necessarily. It also could indicate that investors are willing to pay a higher share price currently, because they expect the company to perform better in the upcoming quarters. This leads investors to also remain optimistic about rising dividends in the future. 
Carlyle Secured Lending has a lower P/E than the aggregate P/E of 16.79 of the Capital Markets industry. Ideally, one might believe that the stock might perform worse than its peers, but it's also probable that the stock is undervalued. 

<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1735586107_1.png" alt="Guage" />

In summary, while the price-to-earnings ratio is a valuable tool for investors to evaluate a company's market performance, it should be used with caution. A low P/E ratio can be an indication of undervaluation, but it can also suggest weak growth prospects or financial instability. Moreover, the P/E ratio is just one of many metrics that investors should consider when making investment decisions, and it should be evaluated alongside other financial ratios, industry trends, and qualitative factors. By taking a comprehensive approach to analyzing a company's financial health, investors can make well-informed decisions that are more likely to lead to successful outcomes.

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U.S. stocks traded lower toward the end of trading, with the S&amp;P 500 falling around 0.7% on Monday.
The Dow traded down 0.67% to 42,702.02 while the NASDAQ fell 0.73% to 19,578.50. The S&amp;P 500 also fell, dropping, 0.72% to 5,928.08.
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Leading and Lagging Sectors Energy shares rose by 0.2% on Monday.
In trading on Monday, consumer discretionary shares dipped by 1.2%.
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U.S. pending home sales increased 2.2% month-over-month in November, following a revised 1.8% gain in October and above market estimates of a 0.7% increase.
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<li>Cytek Biosciences, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CTKB#NASDAQ">CTKB</a>) shares shot up 5% to $6.69. Cytek Biosciences announced a $50 million stock buyback program for 2025.</li>
<li>Shares of Emergent BioSolutions Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EBS#NYSE">EBS</a>)got a boost, surging 12% to $9.27. HC Wainwright &amp; Co. analyst Raghuram Selvaraju initiated coverage on Emergent BioSolutions with a Buy rating and announced a price target of $15.</li>
<li>Hesai Group (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HSAI#NASDAQ">HSAI</a>) shares were also up, gaining 7% to $14.48. Hesai Technology said it delivered more than 100,000 Lidar units during December.</li>
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<li>Vertical Aerospace Ltd (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EVTL#NYSE">EVTL</a>) shares dropped 15% to $13.20. The company recently announced it has finalized an investment agreement for up to $50 million in new funding.</li>
<li>Shares of Traws Pharma, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TRAW#NASDAQ">TRAW</a>) were down 41% to $7.92. Traws Pharma entered into agreements to raise up to $72.6m from healthcare institutional investors to advance Tivoxavir Marboxil development.</li>
<li>CEL-SCI Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CVM#NYSE">CVM</a>) was down, falling 31% to $0.42. On Sunday, the company disclosed a public offering of 16.13 million shares of common stock or pre-funded warrants at $0.31 per share.</li>
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Commodities In commodity news, oil traded up 1.1% to $71.34 while gold traded down 0.6% at $2,616.00.
Silver traded down 2% to $29.385 on Monday, while copper fell 0.8% to $4.0880.
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European shares closed mostly lower today. The eurozone's STOXX 600 fell 0.46%, Germany's DAX fell 0.38% and France's CAC 40 fell 0.57%. Spain's IBEX 35 Index rose 0.05%, while London's FTSE 100 fell 0.35%.
Asia Pacific Markets
Asian markets closed mostly lower on Monday, with Japan's Nikkei 225 falling 0.96%, China's Shanghai Composite Index gaining 0.21%, Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index falling 0.24% and India's BSE Sensex dipping 0.57%.
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<li>The Chicago PMI fell to 36.9 in December from 40.2 in November and missing market estimates of 42.5.</li>
<li>U.S. pending home sales increased 2.2% month-over-month in November, following a revised 1.8% gain in October and above market estimates of a 0.7% increase.</li>
<li>The Dallas Fed&#8217;s Texas manufacturing activity index rose six points to a reading of 3.4 in December.</li>
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Mohawk Industries's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MHK#NYSE">MHK</a>) short percent of float has risen 14.12% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 1.02 million shares sold short, which is 1.94% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 1.27 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock/">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/short-interest">List of the most shorted stocks</a>
<h3>Mohawk Industries Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1735585223_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Mohawk Industries has grown since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to fall in the near-term but traders should be aware that more shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Mohawk Industries's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Mohawk Industries's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 5.85%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze/">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.

How Is The Market Feeling About Mohawk Industries?

NorthWestern Energy Group's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NWE#NYSE">NWE</a>) short percent of float has risen 6.67% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 1.80 million shares sold short, which is 4.0% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 5.8 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock/">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/short-interest">List of the most shorted stocks</a>
<h3>NorthWestern Energy Group Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1735585218_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for NorthWestern Energy Group has grown since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to fall in the near-term but traders should be aware that more shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing NorthWestern Energy Group's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, NorthWestern Energy Group's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 2.76%, which means the company has more short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze/">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.

(NWE) - Analyzing NorthWestern Energy Group's Short Interest

Carlisle Companies's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CSL#NYSE">CSL</a>) short percent of float has fallen 8.61% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 856 thousand shares sold short, which is 2.44% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 3.17 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock/">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/short-interest">List of the most shorted stocks</a>
<h3>Carlisle Companies Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1735585212_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Carlisle Companies has declined since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to rise in the near-term but traders should be aware that less shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Carlisle Companies's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Carlisle Companies's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 3.51%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze/">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.

Looking Into Carlisle Companies's Recent Short Interest

Bitcoin's (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) relatively subdued performance over the past week has traders speculating whether prices might fall below key support levels <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/bitcoin-price-prediction">before year-end</a>.
What Happened: Chris Burniske, a crypto industry expert and former ARK Invest analyst, remains optimistic despite Bitcoin's 15% retracement from its highs. 
He points out that quality altcoins are showing resilience, forming higher lows on key timeframes, which suggests the market structure remains healthy.
In a post on X on Saturday, Burniske <a href="https://x.com/cburniske/status/1873097324815057296">noted</a> that sentiment and funding rates reveal diminished enthusiasm among late bulls. 
However, bullish Q4 developments, coupled with the current fear in the market, present what he calls a &#8220;sweet setup for entry into 2025,&#8221; especially for long-term investors with conviction.
Conversely, crypto chart analyst Ali Martinez issued a warning, stating that Bitcoin dropping below $93,000 could signal trouble due to a lack of substantial support beneath that level.
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Why It Matters: Despite the relatively flat trading performance, Bitcoin's whale transactions spiked 53.99% in a single day while transactions greater than $100,000 remain relatively flat but in an uptrend. 
IntoTheBlock data shows 93% of BTC traders are in profit and only 5% are underwater.
Coinglass data shows a 122% increase in Bitcoin derivatives trading volume. 
Open interest climbed 3.6% to $60.7 billion, with $64 million in liquidations reported in the past 24 hours, over half of which were long positions.
What's Next: The spike in whale transactions and rising open interest indicate sustained market engagement despite Bitcoin's lack of significant price movement. 
For investors, the data highlights opportunities amid current volatility, particularly with analysts like Burniske forecasting a strong long-term outlook into 2025.
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SuperCom, Ltd. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPCB#NASDAQ">SPCB</a>) stock is trading higher on Monday after the company announced it secured new contracts with <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/42722018">South Dakota Sheriff agencies</a>. 
The Details: These contracts will enable the integration of SuperCom&#8217;s PureOne technology, known for its real-time GPS tracking, strong communication capabilities and reliable performance in both urban and rural environments, into the South Dakota Sheriff departments.
This marks SuperCom&#8217;s first expansion into South Dakota, further strengthening its presence in the U.S. South Dakota is the fourth new state the company has entered since August 2024.
Ordan Trabelsi, President and CEO of SuperCom, said, &#8220;The growing adoption of our PureOne solution underscores its unique ability to meet the evolving needs of law enforcement. By delivering high-quality, innovative solutions, we continue to strengthen our position as a trusted partner in advancing public safety technology nationwide.&#8221;
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Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bearish stance on Texas Instruments (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TXN#NASDAQ">TXN</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 TXN, 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 8 uncommon options trades for Texas Instruments.
This isn't normal.
The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 37% bullish and 62%, bearish.
Out of all of the special options we uncovered, 5 are puts, for a total amount of $203,698, and 3 are calls, for a total amount of $102,404.
<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 $130.0 and $220.0 for Texas Instruments, spanning the last three 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 Texas Instruments's options at certain strike prices. Below, we present a snapshot of the trends in volume and open interest for calls and puts across Texas Instruments's significant trades, within a strike price range of $130.0 to $220.0, over the past month.
<h3>Texas Instruments Option Volume And Open Interest Over Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1735584331_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>TXN</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$0.73</td>
<td>$0.71</td>
<td>$0.71</td>
<td>$170.00</td>
<td>$67.9K</td>
<td>5.8K</td>
<td>4.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>TXN</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$0.75</td>
<td>$0.63</td>
<td>$0.63</td>
<td>$170.00</td>
<td>$41.6K</td>
<td>5.8K</td>
<td>1.3K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>TXN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$59.4</td>
<td>$58.4</td>
<td>$58.4</td>
<td>$130.00</td>
<td>$40.8K</td>
<td>43</td>
<td>7</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>TXN</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$0.9</td>
<td>$0.75</td>
<td>$0.75</td>
<td>$170.00</td>
<td>$36.4K</td>
<td>5.8K</td>
<td>2.4K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>TXN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$2.37</td>
<td>$2.3</td>
<td>$2.37</td>
<td>$220.00</td>
<td>$36.0K</td>
<td>229</td>
<td>152</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Texas Instruments</h3>
Dallas-based Texas Instruments generates over 95% of its revenue from semiconductors and the remainder from its well-known calculators. Texas Instruments is the world's largest maker of analog chips, which are used to process real-world signals such as sound and power. Texas Instruments also has a leading market share position in processors and microcontrollers used in a wide variety of electronics applications.
<h3>Present Market Standing of Texas Instruments</h3>
<ul>
<li>Trading volume stands at 1,303,895, with TXN's price down by -0.93%, positioned at $189.4.</li>
<li>RSI indicators show the stock to be may be approaching oversold.</li>
<li>Earnings announcement expected in 22 days.</li>
</ul>
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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 Texas Instruments options trades with real-time alerts from <a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/register174">Benzinga Pro</a>.

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Behind the Scenes of Texas Instruments's Latest Options Trends

Deep-pocketed investors have adopted a bullish approach towards Goldman Sachs Gr (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GS#NYSE">GS</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 GS usually suggests something big is about to happen.
We gleaned this information from our observations today when Benzinga's options scanner highlighted 25 extraordinary options activities for Goldman Sachs Gr. This level of activity is out of the ordinary.
The general mood among these heavyweight investors is divided, with 44% leaning bullish and 36% bearish. Among these notable options, 8 are puts, totaling $421,837, and 17 are calls, amounting to $1,662,105.
<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 $460.0 to $900.0 for Goldman Sachs Gr 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 Goldman Sachs Gr's options at certain strike prices. Below, we present a snapshot of the trends in volume and open interest for calls and puts across Goldman Sachs Gr's significant trades, within a strike price range of $460.0 to $900.0, over the past month.
<h3>Goldman Sachs Gr Option Volume And Open Interest Over Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1735584327_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 align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>GS</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$13.45</td>
<td>$13.1</td>
<td>$13.35</td>
<td>$660.00</td>
<td>$267.0K</td>
<td>1.1K</td>
<td align="right">226</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GS</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$33.65</td>
<td>$33.45</td>
<td>$33.65</td>
<td>$560.00</td>
<td>$185.2K</td>
<td>685</td>
<td align="right">57</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GS</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$32.0</td>
<td>$31.35</td>
<td>$32.0</td>
<td>$550.00</td>
<td>$160.0K</td>
<td>1.1K</td>
<td align="right">60</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GS</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$63.35</td>
<td>$62.45</td>
<td>$63.03</td>
<td>$540.00</td>
<td>$157.5K</td>
<td>548</td>
<td align="right">150</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GS</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$63.25</td>
<td>$62.3</td>
<td>$62.83</td>
<td>$540.00</td>
<td>$157.0K</td>
<td>548</td>
<td align="right">100</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Goldman Sachs Gr</h3>
Goldman Sachs is a leading global investment banking and asset management firm. Approximately 20% of its revenue comes from investment banking, 45% from trading, 20% from asset management and 15% from wealth management and retail financial services. Around 60% of the company's net revenue is generated in the Americas, 15% in Asia, and 25% in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.
After a thorough review of the options trading surrounding Goldman Sachs Gr, we move to examine the company in more detail. This includes an assessment of its current market status and performance.
<h3>Goldman Sachs Gr's Current Market Status</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a volume of 631,654, the price of GS is down -0.29% at $574.52. </li>
<li>RSI indicators hint that the underlying stock may be approaching oversold.</li>
<li>Next earnings are expected to be released in 16 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Professional Analyst Ratings for Goldman Sachs Gr</h3>
2 market experts have recently issued ratings for this stock, with a consensus target price of $618.0.
Turn $1000 into $1270 in just 20 days?
20-year pro options trader reveals his one-line chart technique that shows when to buy and sell. Copy his trades, which have had averaged a 27% profit every 20 days. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premium/ideas/options-moneyline-2/?t=Moop1arja3be22op14&amp;utm_source=benzinga-insights">Click here for access</a>. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from JP Morgan keeps a Overweight rating on Goldman Sachs Gr with a target price of $550. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Keefe, Bruyette &amp; Woods has decided to maintain their Outperform rating on Goldman Sachs Gr, which currently sits at a price target of $686. 
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 Goldman Sachs Gr options trades with real-time alerts from <a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/register174">Benzinga Pro</a>.

Spotlight on Goldman Sachs Gr: Analyzing the Surge in Options Activity

Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bearish stance on Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</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 META, 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 151 uncommon options trades for Meta Platforms.
This isn't normal.
The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 32% bullish and 49%, bearish.
Out of all of the special options we uncovered, 49 are puts, for a total amount of $3,820,157, and 102 are calls, for a total amount of $7,530,428.
<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 $20.0 to $820.0 for Meta Platforms during the past quarter. 
<h3>Insights into Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
In today's trading context, the average open interest for options of Meta Platforms stands at 1823.69, with a total volume reaching 65,725.00. The accompanying chart delineates the progression of both call and put option volume and open interest for high-value trades in Meta Platforms, situated within the strike price corridor from $20.0 to $820.0, throughout the last 30 days.
<h3>Meta Platforms Call and Put Volume: 30-Day Overview</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1735584322_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 align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>META</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$36.3</td>
<td>$35.95</td>
<td>$36.3</td>
<td>$590.00</td>
<td>$544.5K</td>
<td>637</td>
<td align="right">283</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>META</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>02/07/25</td>
<td>$6.65</td>
<td>$6.55</td>
<td>$6.55</td>
<td>$700.00</td>
<td>$327.5K</td>
<td>242</td>
<td align="right">505</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>META</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$162.45</td>
<td>$161.5</td>
<td>$161.5</td>
<td>$750.00</td>
<td>$323.0K</td>
<td>41</td>
<td align="right">20</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>META</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>12/19/25</td>
<td>$269.5</td>
<td>$266.65</td>
<td>$268.03</td>
<td>$350.00</td>
<td>$268.0K</td>
<td>1.2K</td>
<td align="right">10</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>META</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$37.75</td>
<td>$37.6</td>
<td>$37.6</td>
<td>$600.00</td>
<td>$225.6K</td>
<td>8.5K</td>
<td align="right">985</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Meta Platforms</h3>
Meta is the largest social media company in the world, boasting close to 4 billion monthly active users worldwide. The firm's "Family of Apps," its core business, consists of Facebook, Instagram, Messenger, and WhatsApp. End users can leverage these applications for a variety of different purposes, from keeping in touch with friends to following celebrities and running digital businesses for free. Meta packages customer data, gleaned from its application ecosystem and sells ads to digital advertisers. While the firm has been investing heavily in its Reality Labs business, it remains a very small part of Meta's overall sales.
After a thorough review of the options trading surrounding Meta Platforms, we move to examine the company in more detail. This includes an assessment of its current market status and performance.
<h3>Present Market Standing of Meta Platforms</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a volume of 4,053,071, the price of META is down -0.88% at $594.54. </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 31 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What The Experts Say On Meta Platforms</h3>
A total of 3 professional analysts have given their take on this stock in the last 30 days, setting an average price target of $698.3333333333334.
Turn $1000 into $1270 in just 20 days?
20-year pro options trader reveals his one-line chart technique that shows when to buy and sell. Copy his trades, which have had averaged a 27% profit every 20 days. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premium/ideas/options-moneyline-2/?t=Moop1arja3be22op14&amp;utm_source=benzinga-insights">Click here for access</a>. 
&#x2A; An analyst from JP Morgan has decided to maintain their Overweight rating on Meta Platforms, which currently sits at a price target of $725. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Truist Securities has decided to maintain their Buy rating on Meta Platforms, which currently sits at a price target of $700. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Piper Sandler has decided to maintain their Overweight rating on Meta Platforms, which currently sits at a price target of $670. 
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 Meta Platforms options trades with real-time alerts from <a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/register174">Benzinga Pro</a>.

What the Options Market Tells Us About Meta Platforms

President-elect Donald Trump and his administration are preparing to quash the &#8220;censorship cartel&#8221; among <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/social-media" rel="noreferrer noopener">social media platforms</a>, creating stark contrasts with European regulations.
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) plan to restrict Meta Platforms Inc&#8217;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>) Facebook and Alphabet Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>) (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>) YouTube from moderating content and penalizing advertisers boycotting less restrictive platforms, the New York Times <a target="_blank" href="https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/30/technology/trump-administration-speech-policy.html" rel="noreferrer noopener">reports</a>.
Previously, <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/24/12/42302411/meta-platforms-talks-political-misinformation-content-moderation-in-latest-blog" rel="noreferrer noopener">the censorship prompted</a> Meta&#8217;s Facebook to ban Trump from January 6, 2021, to January 7, 2023, for allegedly being instrumental to the Capital Hill riot. Twitter (now known as X) followed suit.
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Brendan Carr, a current Republican FCC member and Trump&#8217;s pick to lead the agency, has proposed expanding its oversight to regulate significant tech firms. Andrew Ferguson, slated to chair the FTC, plans to use antitrust laws against perceived speech suppression by large platforms.
In contrast, the European Union&#8217;s Digital Services Act and similar national laws in countries like Germany and the UK mandate swift removal of illegal content and impose severe penalties for violations.
Elon Musk&#8217;s X (since he snapped the company in 2022) faces ongoing scrutiny under European laws for failing to address disinformation.
Musk actively championed free speech and supported Trump during the 2024 presidential campaign. Trump shares his perspectives on Truth Social, the platform owned by Trump Media &amp; Technology Group Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DJT#NASDAQ">DJT</a>), where he holds a majority stake.
Additionally, Trump <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42712643/trump-asks-supreme-court-to-delay-tiktok-ban-as-he-pursues-a-political-resolution" rel="noreferrer noopener">urged the Supreme Court</a> to postpone enforcement of a law that could block the TikTok app. The Court is scheduled to hear arguments on January 10 that could prompt TikTok&#8217;s parent, ByteDance, to sell its U.S. operations by January 19 or face a ban. The shift departs from Trump&#8217;s 2020 push to ban TikTok over its Chinese ownership.
Price Actions: DJT stock was down 4.01% at $34.63 at the last check on Monday. RDDT is down 3.50%, META is down 0.67%, GOOGL is down 0.30%, and SNAP is down 0.59%.
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The global meme coin market capitalization currently stands at over $100 billion, making meme coins one of the biggest sectors in the market. Benzinga takes a retrospective view of the &#8220;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/10/41434788/memecoin-supercycle-analyst-thinks-20-25-meme-cults-can-join-dogecoin-shiba-inu-and-reach-">meme coin supercycle</a>&#8221; year 2024.
What Happened: 2024 has seen meme coins diversify beyond dog-themed favorites, such as Dogecoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/doge/usd">DOGE</a>) and Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/shib/usd">SHIB</a>), but also other favorite popular animals, such as Pepe (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/">PEPE</a>).
Tesla began <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/05/38630402/teslas-dogecoin-adoption-sends-crypto-market-into-frenzy-meme-coin-surges-by-over-21">accepting Dogecoin payments</a>, expanding the meme coin&#8217;s utility. 
Shiba Inu saw significant gains, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/02/37335524/shiba-inu-kills-a-zero-from-its-valuation-with-10-daily-gain-shiba-inu-etf-on-the-cards">shedding a zero</a> from its price. 
Still, Pepe <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/11/41945111/pepe-listed-on-robinhood-coinbase-reaches-new-all-time-high-on-44-gain-traders-speculate-about-dogecoin-like-run">outperformed them all</a>, emerging as the top gainer among the leading meme coins. 
New launches did not disappoint though — cat-themed coin <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/24/11/41962112/dogecoin-shot-up-over-300-in-2024-but-cat-themed-popcat-is-the-real-top-dog-with-23800-returns-this-year">Popcat shone</a> by rocketing to over $2 billion in valuation at its peak.
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<td>Cryptocurrency</td>
<td>Price&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</td>
<td>Market Cap</td>
<td>24-Hour Trend</td>
<td>1-Year Trend</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Dogecoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/doge/usd">DOGE</a>)</td>
<td>&nbsp;$0.3094</td>
<td>$45.7 billion</td>
<td>-2%&nbsp;</td>
<td>+241.8%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/shib/usd">SHIB</a>)</td>
<td>&nbsp;$0.0000207</td>
<td>$12.2 billion</td>
<td>-4.7%&nbsp;</td>
<td>+97.4%&nbsp;</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Pepe (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/">PEPE</a>)</td>
<td>&nbsp;$0.00001782</td>
<td>$7.5 billion</td>
<td>-1.6%&nbsp;</td>
<td>+1,233.1%&nbsp;</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Bonk (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/">BONK</a>)</td>
<td>&nbsp;$0.00003052&nbsp;&nbsp;</td>
<td>$2.3 billion</td>
<td>-2%&nbsp;</td>
<td>+112.5%&nbsp;</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Mog Coin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/">MOG</a>)</td>
<td>&nbsp;$0.052081</td>
<td>$812.9 million</td>
<td>-2.2%&nbsp;</td>
<td>+5,569.7%&nbsp;</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Popcat (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/">POPCAT</a>)</td>
<td>&nbsp;$0.7731</td>
<td>$757.8 million</td>
<td>&nbsp;+3.3%</td>
<td>+7,424.4%&nbsp;</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
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Trader Notes: Crypto trader Murad <a href="https://x.com/MustStopMurad/status/1873734120163229841">believes</a> 2025 could bring even larger meme coin moves than those seen in DOGE and SHIB's historic runs. 
He emphasizes that success lies in holding the right coins for the next &#8220;meme coin mania,&#8221; <a href="https://x.com/MustStopMurad/status/1873702664149877065">saying</a> "When you're investing in Meme coins, you aren't investing in Memes — you are investing in people."
Smiley Capital predicts a delayed altcoin season, believing Bitcoin has yet to top and meme coins remain relevant. He <a href="https://x.com/smileycapital/status/1873448957596123218">notes</a>:
<ul>
<li>Bitcoin won't hit $250,000 this cycle.</li>
<li>Ethereum could reach $9,000 before the next bear market.</li>
<li>A brutal correction is inevitable, with most altcoins potentially losing 99% and Bitcoin dropping over 50%.</li>
</ul>
He concluded, "apart from that, I think you guys have it nailed." Uncle Mungy echoed these sentiments in a tweet,
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">all the memecoins that survived this flush have a vibe that will be impossible to extinguish in 2025
&mdash; mung (@unclemungy) <a href="https://twitter.com/unclemungy/status/1873600012552437999?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 30, 2024</a></blockquote>
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Statistics: Shiba Inu&#8217;s large transaction volumes increased by 68%, with high-value transactions ($100,000+) doubling from 52 to 112 in a single day, according to IntoTheBlock.
Dogecoin&#8217;s short liquidations totaled $990,700, the lowest since Oct. 26. Open interest climbed by 1.3%, reaching $2.01 billion, according to Coinglass.
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Vacasa, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VCSA#NASDAQ">VCSA</a>) stock is trading higher on Monday after the company announced that it and Casago, a international vacation rental property management company, have<a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/42721789"> agreed to merge</a>. 
The Details: Under the merger agreement, Casago will purchase all outstanding shares of Vacasa at $5.02 per share, creating a vacation rental management platform.
&#8220;This merger is a natural next step in Vacasa&#8217;s journey over the past year, sharpening our focus on owners, guests, and our local teams that take care of them every day. By combining with Casago, a company that shares our vision of locally-empowered, homeowner-focused property management, we&#8217;re accelerating our progress on that path,&#8221; said Vacasa CEO Rob Greyber.
&#8220;We are excited to be a part of what we believe should be the category-defining company in the vacation rental space,&#8221; said Gary Beasley, co-founder and CEO of Roofstock, which plans to invest in and provide strategic guidance to the combined company.
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VCSA Price Action: At the time of publication, Vacasa stock is trading 28.1% higher at $4.88, according to data from <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro.</a>
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