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On Tuesday, Eversource Energy (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ES#NYSE">ES</a>) announced its acquisition of a 26-acre portion of the Mystic property from Constellation Energy Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CEG#NASDAQ">CEG</a>).
This acquisition is part of Eversource&#8217;s broader plan to support Massachusetts&#8217; clean energy transition while maintaining <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/24/12/b42671838/eversource-acquires-mystic-property-from-constellation" rel="noreferrer noopener">reliable service across New England.</a>
The Mystic site, located in Everett, holds significant potential to become a multi-use energy interconnection hub for large-scale renewable sources like offshore wind, hydro, battery storage, and even nuclear energy.
The existing infrastructure and its strategic location make it an ideal site for electrification and addressing the region&#8217;s energy reliability needs.
Eversource has yet to outline specific plans for the property but aims to collaborate with Massachusetts, Everett officials, and other stakeholders to develop a plan for next year.
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The site, adjacent to a proposed soccer stadium, could play a critical role in improving electric reliability in New England, helping Massachusetts meet its electrification and decarbonization goals.
Eversource&#8217;s Chairman, Joe Nolan, emphasized that the acquisition would provide a unique opportunity to support economic development, create jobs, and drive forward clean energy initiatives.
The purchase of the Mystic property also offers a chance to enhance grid reliability, mitigate potential congestion in the regional transmission system, and ease the integration of renewables. However, the transaction will not immediately impact customer bills, allowing Eversource to plan and develop the site without additional financial burdens on consumers.
Price Action: ES shares closed higher by 0.17% to $57.28 on Tuesday.
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Eversource Acquires Mystic Property from Constellation to Support Clean Energy Transition

MultiPlan Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MPLN#NYSE">MPLN</a>) shares surged on Tuesday after it disclosed a comprehensive refinancing plan to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/24/12/b42669121/multiplan-announces-comprehensive-refinancing" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">extend the maturities of its entire debt structure</a>.
The company has entered into a Transaction Support Agreement with key noteholders and lenders, collectively representing approximately 78% of its outstanding debt.
This includes replacing existing revolving credit commitments with $350 million in new &#8220;first-out&#8221; first lien revolving credit, extending maturity from Aug. 24, 2026, to Dec. 31, 2029.
The plan offers to exchange term loans maturing in 2028 for up to $325 million in new &#8220;first-out&#8221; first lien term loans and $1.14 billion in new &#8220;second-out&#8221; first lien term loans, both maturing in 2030.
Additionally, existing senior secured, unsecured, and convertible notes will be exchanged for a mix of new debt instruments with staggered maturities and interest structures.
MultiPlan seeks consent to eliminate most covenants and default provisions on old notes, release collateral on senior secured notes, and amend the 2021 First Lien Credit Agreement by removing covenants and guarantors.
The company will finalize related documents under the Transaction Support Agreement to improve financial flexibility and extend debt maturities, aligning with its strategic objectives.
Completion is contingent upon the fulfillment or waiver of customary closing conditions.
Chief Executive Officer of MultiPlan Travis Dalton said, &#8220;This refinancing extends our debt maturities and will ensure that our capital structure enables us to operate as efficiently and sustainably as possible,&#8221;
&#8220;We&#8217;re grateful for the broad-based backing from investors who support our Vision 2030 transformation plan and contributed to this attractive refinancing.&#8221; 
&#8221;This successful outcome will help our leadership team execute our transformation into a data and technology-forward company focused on cost management, improving quality and transparency in healthcare.&#8221;
As of the third quarter of 2024, unrestricted cash and<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/24/11/b41739354/multiplan-reports-third-quarter-2024-results-and-updates-2024-guidance" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> cash equivalents stood at $86.6 million</a>.
Price Action: MPLN shares rose 90.9% to $12.24 on Tuesday.
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Medtronic's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MDT#NYSE">MDT</a>) short percent of float has fallen 16.13% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 10.01 million shares sold short, which is 0.78% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 1.35 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>Medtronic Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1735068618_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Medtronic 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 Medtronic'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>, Medtronic's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 3.63%, 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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Looking Into Medtronic's Recent Short Interest

Penumbra's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PEN#NYSE">PEN</a>) short percent of float has fallen 3.8% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 1.85 million shares sold short, which is 6.83% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 6.27 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>Penumbra Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1735068613_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Penumbra 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 Penumbra'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>, Penumbra's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 3.37%, 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.

(PEN) - Analyzing Penumbra's Short Interest

Viper Energy's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VNOM#NYSE">VNOM</a>) short percent of float has fallen 11.22% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 6.30 million shares sold short, which is 7.04% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 8.36 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>Viper Energy Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1735068608_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Viper Energy 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 Viper Energy'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>, Viper Energy's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 7.25%, 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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Looking Into Viper Energy's Recent Short Interest

Whales with a lot of money to spend have taken a noticeably bullish stance on Uber Technologies.
Looking at options history for Uber Technologies (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UBER#NYSE">UBER</a>) we detected 39 trades.
If we consider the specifics of each trade, it is accurate to state that 48% of the investors opened trades with bullish expectations and 41% with bearish.
From the overall spotted trades, 15 are puts, for a total amount of $2,424,923 and 24, calls, for a total amount of $1,899,803.
<h3>Predicted Price Range</h3>
Taking into account the Volume and Open Interest on these contracts, it appears that whales have been targeting a price range from $32.5 to $100.0 for Uber Technologies over the last 3 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 Uber Technologies's options at specified strike prices. The forthcoming data visualizes the fluctuation in volume and open interest for both calls and puts, linked to Uber Technologies's substantial trades, within a strike price spectrum from $32.5 to $100.0 over the preceding 30 days.
<h3>Uber Technologies Call and Put Volume: 30-Day Overview</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1735067728_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Noteworthy Options Activity:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>UBER</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$5.6</td>
<td>$5.5</td>
<td>$5.55</td>
<td>$60.00</td>
<td>$1.1M</td>
<td>9.5K</td>
<td>2.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>UBER</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$29.65</td>
<td>$28.15</td>
<td>$28.53</td>
<td>$32.50</td>
<td>$567.8K</td>
<td>853</td>
<td>199</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>UBER</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$1.71</td>
<td>$1.69</td>
<td>$1.7</td>
<td>$55.00</td>
<td>$390.6K</td>
<td>17.1K</td>
<td>3.2K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>UBER</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$3.45</td>
<td>$3.15</td>
<td>$3.35</td>
<td>$60.00</td>
<td>$150.7K</td>
<td>12.9K</td>
<td>450</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>UBER</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/19/25</td>
<td>$4.65</td>
<td>$4.55</td>
<td>$4.65</td>
<td>$52.50</td>
<td>$139.5K</td>
<td>738</td>
<td>301</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Uber Technologies</h3>
Uber Technologies is a technology provider that matches riders with drivers, hungry people with restaurants and food delivery service providers, and shippers with carriers. The firm's on-demand technology platform could eventually be used for additional products and services, such as autonomous vehicles, delivery via drones, and Uber Elevate, which, as the firm refers to it, provides "aerial ride-sharing." Uber Technologies is headquartered in San Francisco and operates in over 63 countries with over 150 million users who order rides or food at least once a month.
Having examined the options trading patterns of Uber Technologies, our attention now turns directly to the company. This shift allows us to delve into its present market position and performance
<h3>Present Market Standing of Uber Technologies</h3>
<ul>
<li>Currently trading with a volume of 7,840,012, the UBER's price is down by -0.23%, now at $61.73. </li>
<li>RSI readings suggest the stock is currently may be oversold.</li>
<li>Anticipated earnings release is in 43 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What The Experts Say On Uber Technologies</h3>
Over the past month, 3 industry analysts have shared their insights on this stock, proposing an average target price of $96.0.
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&#x2A; An analyst from Cantor Fitzgerald downgraded its action to Overweight with a price target of $90. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Tigress Financial continues to hold a Buy rating for Uber Technologies, targeting a price of $103. 
&#x2A; In a cautious move, an analyst from JMP Securities downgraded its rating to Market Outperform, setting a price target of $95. 
Options are a riskier asset compared to just trading the stock, but they have higher profit potential. Serious options traders manage this risk by educating themselves daily, scaling in and out of trades, following more than one indicator, and following the markets closely.
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Intuitive Machines, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LUNR#NASDAQ">LUNR</a>) shares ripped higher on Tuesday. The stock appears to have traded up on continued momentum after the company announced Monday that it secured additional contracts from NASA&#8217;s Near Space Network <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/sports/24/12/42647377/intuitive-machines-stock-is-moving-higher-monday-whats-going-on">for Direct-To-Earth (DTE) services</a>.
The Details: Intuitive Machines received two new contract awards from NASA's Near Space Network under subcategories 1.2 and 1.3 on Monday. 
Subcategory 1.2 covers DTE Geostationary to Cislunar DTE Services, including enhanced data transmission capabilities and autonomous operations. Subcategory 1.3 is Cislunar DTE Services, which addresses mission needs for highly elliptical orbits and deep space operations.
The contracts are firm-fixed-price, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity task orders designed to bolster NASA&#8217;s Lunar Exploration Ground Segment. The project timelines for the contracts span February 2025 to September 2029, with an optional five-year extension that could extend the contracts through September 2034.
&#8220;We are privileged to help NASA deliver essential data and transmission services that support missions navigating the critical pathways between Earth, the Moon, and beyond,&#8221; said Intuitive Machines CEO Steve Altemus. 
&#8220;We believe these new awards complement our existing NSN contract and will expand our space communications and navigation service offerings. They position us to capitalize on the $4.82 billion maximum potential value of the NSN contract, while supporting NASA&#8217;s Artemis campaign and commercial endeavors to expand the lunar economy.&#8221;
Intuitive Machines made history earlier this year when its moon lander Odysseus landed on the surface of the moon. The company is targeting launch of its second lunar mission in February 2025.
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LUNR Price Action: Intuitive Machines shares closed Tuesday up 14.2% at $16.65, according to data from <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>.
Image: courtesy of Intuitive Machines.

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What's Going On With Intuitive Machines Stock Tuesday?

Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bearish stance on McDonald's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MCD#NYSE">MCD</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 MCD, it often means somebody knows something is about to happen.
Today, Benzinga's options scanner spotted 8 options trades for McDonald's.
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 options we uncovered, there was 1 put, for a total amount of $42,340, and 7, calls, for a total amount of $774,629.
<h3>Projected Price Targets</h3>
Based on the trading activity, it appears that the significant investors are aiming for a price territory stretching from $265.0 to $320.0 for McDonald's over the recent three months. 
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Development</h3>
In today's trading context, the average open interest for options of McDonald's stands at 355.71, with a total volume reaching 1,917.00. The accompanying chart delineates the progression of both call and put option volume and open interest for high-value trades in McDonald's, situated within the strike price corridor from $265.0 to $320.0, throughout the last 30 days.
<h3>McDonald's Option Volume And Open Interest Over Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1735067723_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Noteworthy Options Activity:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>MCD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$18.15</td>
<td>$16.9</td>
<td>$18.15</td>
<td>$310.00</td>
<td>$179.6K</td>
<td>161</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MCD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$2.26</td>
<td>$2.12</td>
<td>$2.12</td>
<td>$320.00</td>
<td>$168.5K</td>
<td>1.1K</td>
<td align="right">5</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MCD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/10/25</td>
<td>$6.05</td>
<td>$6.0</td>
<td>$6.05</td>
<td>$290.00</td>
<td>$151.8K</td>
<td>504</td>
<td align="right">476</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MCD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/03/25</td>
<td>$3.2</td>
<td>$3.1</td>
<td>$3.1</td>
<td>$292.50</td>
<td>$124.0K</td>
<td>64</td>
<td align="right">479</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MCD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/10/25</td>
<td>$6.05</td>
<td>$6.0</td>
<td>$6.05</td>
<td>$290.00</td>
<td>$65.3K</td>
<td>504</td>
<td align="right">211</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About McDonald's</h3>
McDonald's is the largest restaurant owner-operator in the world, with 2023 system sales of $130 billion across nearly than 42,000 stores and 115 markets. McDonald's pioneered the franchise model, building its footprint through partnerships with independent restaurant franchisees and master franchise partners around the globe. The firm earns roughly 60% of its revenue from franchise royalty fees and lease payments, with most of the remainder coming from company-operated stores across its three core segments: the United States, internationally operated markets, and international developmental/licensed markets.
In light of the recent options history for McDonald's, it's now appropriate to focus on the company itself. We aim to explore its current performance.
<h3>Where Is McDonald's Standing Right Now?</h3>
<ul>
<li>Currently trading with a volume of 1,418,822, the MCD's price is up by 0.59%, now at $293.0. </li>
<li>RSI readings suggest the stock is currently is currently neutral between overbought and oversold.</li>
<li>Anticipated earnings release is in 41 days.</li>
</ul>
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Looking At McDonald's's Recent Unusual Options Activity

Financial giants have made a conspicuous bearish move on NIO. Our analysis of options history for NIO (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NIO#NYSE">NIO</a>) revealed 28 unusual trades.
Delving into the details, we found 28% of traders were bullish, while 71% showed bearish tendencies. Out of all the trades we spotted, 3 were puts, with a value of $445,200, and 25 were calls, valued at $1,229,396.
<h3>Expected Price Movements</h3>
Based on the trading activity, it appears that the significant investors are aiming for a price territory stretching from $1.0 to $7.0 for NIO over the recent three months. 
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Trends</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 NIO's options at specified strike prices. The forthcoming data visualizes the fluctuation in volume and open interest for both calls and puts, linked to NIO's substantial trades, within a strike price spectrum from $1.0 to $7.0 over the preceding 30 days.
<h3>NIO Option Volume And Open Interest Over Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1735067718_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>NIO</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$1.03</td>
<td>$1.0</td>
<td>$1.0</td>
<td>$4.00</td>
<td>$300.0K</td>
<td>105.2K</td>
<td>3.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NIO</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$0.7</td>
<td>$0.68</td>
<td>$0.7</td>
<td>$6.00</td>
<td>$126.0K</td>
<td>9.5K</td>
<td>2.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NIO</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$0.7</td>
<td>$0.68</td>
<td>$0.7</td>
<td>$6.00</td>
<td>$97.6K</td>
<td>9.5K</td>
<td>2.5K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NIO</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$0.44</td>
<td>$0.42</td>
<td>$0.44</td>
<td>$4.00</td>
<td>$88.0K</td>
<td>44.8K</td>
<td>2.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NIO</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$0.41</td>
<td>$0.4</td>
<td>$0.4</td>
<td>$5.00</td>
<td>$80.2K</td>
<td>42.4K</td>
<td>1.7K</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About NIO</h3>
Nio is a leading electric vehicle maker, targeting the premium segment. Founded in November 2014, Nio designs, develops, jointly manufactures, and sells premium smart electric vehicles. The company differentiates itself through continuous technological breakthroughs and innovations such as battery swapping and autonomous driving technologies. Nio launched its first model, its ES8 seven-seater electric SUV, in December 2017, and began deliveries in June 2018. Its current model portfolio includes midsize to large sedans and SUVs. It sold over 160,000 EVs in 2023, accounting for about 2% of the China passenger new energy vehicle market.
In light of the recent options history for NIO, it's now appropriate to focus on the company itself. We aim to explore its current performance.
<h3>Current Position of NIO</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a trading volume of 23,968,259, the price of NIO is up by 2.9%, reaching $4.61.</li>
<li>Current RSI values indicate that the stock is may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Next earnings report is scheduled for 70 days from now.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Expert Opinions on NIO</h3>
1 market experts have recently issued ratings for this stock, with a consensus target price of $3.9.
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&#x2A; Reflecting concerns, an analyst from Goldman Sachs lowers its rating to Sell with a new price target of $3.
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Decoding NIO's Options Activity: What's the Big Picture?

Volato Group, Inc. (the "Company" or "Volato") (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SOAR#NYSE">SOAR</a>), a leader in private aviation innovation, today announced it received from NYSE Regulation a Warning Letter (the "Letter") as provided under Section 1009(a) of the NYSE American LLC Company Guide (the "Company Guide") describing the Company's failure to comply with Sections 301 and 713 of the Company Guide. Section 301 of the Company Guide prohibits a listed company from issuing, or authorizing its transfer agent or registrar to issue or register, additional securities of a listed class until it has filed an application for the listing of such additional securities and received notification from the NYSE American that the securities have been approved for listing. Section 713 of the Company Guide requires stockholder approval when additional shares to be issued in connection with a transaction involve the sale, issuance, or potential issuance of common stock (or securities convertible into common stock) equal to 20% or more of outstanding stock for less than the greater of book or market value of the stock. As noted in the Letter, the Company issued approximately 16 million shares of Class A common stock between November 2024 and December 2024 pursuant to a Settlement Agreement and Stipulation Dated November 4, 2024, that NYSE has determined were in violation of these provisions.
The Company is implementing additional controls to avoid violations of such NYSE rules in the future.
The Company has been advised by NYSE Regulation that, following the filing of this press release and the associated Current Report on Form 8-K, this matter is resolved.

SOAR

Volato Group Announces Resolution Of Non-Compliance With The NYSE American

Hut 8 Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HUT#NASDAQ">HUT</a>) shares traded higher Tuesday alongside other crypto-related stocks as Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) prices <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/12/42673660/bitcoin-ethereum-xrp-dogecoin-surge-around-5-in-christmas-eve-santa-rally">climbed towards $100,000</a>.
The Details: Hut 8 is primarily focused on Bitcoin mining and stands to gain from a rise in Bitcoin, which is currently trading around $98,700, according to data from<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/"> Benzinga Pro</a>.
It&#8217;s worth noting that Hut 8 was outpacing other Bitcoin mining stocks on Tuesday, including Riot Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RIOT#NASDAQ">RIOT</a>), CleanSpark, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CLSK#NASDAQ">CLSK</a>) and MARA Holdings Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MARA#NASDAQ">MARA</a>). Riot closed the shortened trading day up about 8%, while MARA Holdings closed up about 5% and CleanSpark closed up about 4%.
Last week, Hut 8 announced the purchase of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/42596774">approximately 990 Bitcoin</a> for about $100 million, equating to roughly $101,710 per coin. This latest purchase brings Hut 8&#8217;s total Bitcoin reserves up to 10,096 as of Dec. 18.
&#8220;A key component of our treasury strategy, the strategic Bitcoin reserve supports a flywheel effect that aligns our capital and operating strategies to accelerate value creation across the business,&#8221; said Asher Genoot, CEO of Hut. 
&#8220;We believe deeply in our operating business and that building a strategic Bitcoin reserve will fortify our financial position as we pursue large-scale growth initiatives across power and digital infrastructure. Additionally, as we scale operations and extend our cost advantage in Bitcoin production, we anticipate that the flywheel effect will enable us to grow our holdings organically at a significant discount to market prices, strengthening the yield of our reserve strategy.&#8221;
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HUT Price Action: Hut 8 shares closed Tuesday up 12.2% at $24.28, per data from <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>.
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$BTC

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MARA

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What's Going On With Hut 8 Shares Tuesday?

In the current market session, Flex Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FLEX#NASDAQ">FLEX</a>) share price is at $39.15, after a 1.22% spike. Moreover, over the past month, the stock decreased by 1.93%, but in the past year, went up by 76.12%. Shareholders might be interested in knowing whether the stock is overvalued, even if the company is performing up to par in the current session. 

<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1735066809_0.png" alt="Past Year Chart" />

<h3>Comparing Flex P/E Against Its Peers</h3>
The P/E ratio is used by long-term shareholders to assess the company's market performance against aggregate market data, historical earnings, and the industry at large. A lower P/E could indicate that shareholders do not expect the stock to perform better in the future or it could mean that the company is undervalued. 
Compared to the aggregate P/E ratio of the 146.16 in the Electronic Equipment, Instruments &amp; Components industry, Flex Inc. has a lower P/E ratio of 18.6. Shareholders might be inclined to think that the stock might perform worse than it's industry peers. It's also possible that the stock is undervalued. 

<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1735066810_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.

Intraday Update

FLEX

P/E Ratio Insights for Flex

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) rallied to new all-time highs above $100,000 earlier this month before pulling back. The question remains: Is the world&#8217;s largest crypto done running for a while or will the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/12/42673660/bitcoin-ethereum-xrp-dogecoin-surge-around-5-in-christmas-eve-santa-rally">party resume this holiday season</a>?
What To Know: Bitcoin climbed to an all-time high above $108,000 last week as investors continued to bid up prices in the wake of President-elect Donald Trump&#8217;s election victory. 
Trump has taken a favorable stance on crypto regulation and has even floated the idea of creating a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/12/42505162/trump-reportedly-considering-executive-order-to-establish-strategic-bitcoin-reserve">Strategic Bitcoin Reserve</a>. Optimism about a crypto-friendly administration grew after Trump's election win, as the president-elect selected several lawmakers with pro-crypto leanings for key cabinet positions ahead of his return to the White House.
Bitcoin was up approximately 5.57% over a 24-hour period, trading around $98,540 at the time of writing, according to <a href="http://pro.benzinga.com">Benzinga Pro</a>. Bitcoin is up more than 50% over the past three months and has risen more than 135% since the start of the year.
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Benzinga recently asked readers if they thought Bitcoin would cross back above the highly-watched $100,000 level by Christmas Day. Here&#8217;s a look at the results:
<ul>
<li>Yes, I expect a rally: 56%</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>No, I don&#8217;t think so: 44%</li>
</ul>
A majority of readers expect Bitcoin to take part in the Santa Claus rally this year. The final five trading days of the year and the first two trading days of the following year are historically strong for risk assets. The Santa Claus rally period officially kicked off on Tuesday.
The S&amp;P 500 Index has gained 1.3% on average during the Santa Claus rally period since 1950, according to <a href="https://www.forbes.com/sites/dereksaul/2024/12/24/santa-claus-market-rally-period-begins-what-to-know-as-wall-street-looks-to-close-another-strong-year/">Forbes</a>. A recent market study reported by<a href="https://cointelegraph.com/news/bitcoin-santa-rally-hopes-dashed-hits-lowest-december-price"> CoinTelegraph</a> showed that crypto assets participate in the holiday rally about 80% of the time. Historically, total crypto market capitalization has gained between 0.7% and 11.8% during the holiday period.
Despite the 5% jump on Tuesday, Bitcoin is still down more than 8% over the past week. Bitcoin has not traded above the $100,000 level since Dec. 19. 
Beyond the short-term holiday season price fluctuations, longer-term price predictions vary greatly, with some of the most bullish supporters, like Michael Saylor, predicting Bitcoin will hit $13 million per coin. At the same time, opponents like Peter Schiff expect the crypto to eventually <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/23/02/30961211/bitcoin-will-go-to-0-but-the-ride-is-not-going-to-be-a-straight-line-peter-schiff-says" target="_blank" rel="noopener">become worthless</a>.
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<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/12/42378513/can-bitcoin-ethereum-dogecoin-shiba-inu-or-solana-beat-xrp-in-2025-poll-says-yes-one-coin-stands-out">Can Bitcoin, Ethereum, Dogecoin, Shiba Inu or Solana Beat XRP In 2025? Poll Says Yes, One Coin Stands Out</a></li>
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This study was conducted by Benzinga from Dec. 23 through Dec. 24, 2024, and included the responses of a diverse population of adults 18 or older. Opting into the survey was completely voluntary. The study reflects results from 88 respondents.
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Brera Holdings PLC (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BREA#NASDAQ">BREA</a>) shares are trading higher on Tuesday after the company disclosed the details of a three-step acquisition process for a <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/24/12/g42672991/brera-holdings-outlines-three-step-process-to-acquire-majority-equity-interest-in-juve-stabia-inte" rel="noreferrer noopener">majority equity ownership interest</a> in Italian Serie B football club SS Juve Stabia SpA.
This acquisition is a key step in expanding Brera&#8217;s multi-club ownership (MCO) model, aiming to drive operational synergies and long-term growth.
Notably, on December 9, 2024, Brera disclosed the signing of a binding term sheet for its acquisition of Juve Stabia, <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/24/12/g42385291/brera-holdings-agrees-to-strategic-investment-in-italian-serie-b-professional-football-soccer-club" rel="noreferrer noopener">a historic Serie B football club in Naples</a>.
Brera has agreed to acquire a majority stake in Juve Stabia through a three-step process involving share capital and reserve increases.
Brera will make cash payments and issue BREA shares, gradually increasing its ownership to 22%, 38%, and approximately 52%.
Upon completion, Brera will become the majority shareholder, and a Shareholder Agreement with current owner Andrea Langella will integrate Juve Stabia into Brera&#8217;s multi-club framework.
The first step, giving Brera 22% ownership, is expected to conclude by December 31, 2024.
The agreement includes performance-based compensation for Mr. Langella, tied to milestones like qualifying for Serie B playoffs and promotion to Serie A, aligning Brera&#8217;s interests with Juve Stabia&#8217;s success.
The final step, granting Brera 52% ownership, is scheduled for March 31, 2025, at which point Brera will take controlling ownership and begin integrating the club, with plans for an IFRS audit under PCAOB guidelines for SEC disclosure filings.
Notably, Juve Stabia recently secured a 1-0 victory over Cesena FC and currently ranks fourth in the Serie B standings, just two points ahead of fifth-placed US Cremonese.
The top three Serie B teams earn promotion to Serie A, with the top two qualifying automatically and the third via a playoff.
Daniel McClory, Executive Chairman of Brera Holdings, said, &#8220;We are excited to partner with local management and invest in this historic team to capitalize on player trading opportunities, potentially secure a position in the Serie B playoffs, and ultimately pursue promotion to Serie A, all of which would augment Club revenue and unlock further value for our investors.&#8221;
Price Action: BREA shares closed higher by 42.80% to $1.00 on Tuesday
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Benzinga's options scanner just detected over 17 options trades for Walmart (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WMT#NYSE">WMT</a>) summing a total amount of $757,819.
At the same time, our algo caught 3 for a total amount of 137,261.
<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 $80.0 to $100.0 for Walmart during the past quarter. 
<h3>Insights into Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
In terms of liquidity and interest, the mean open interest for Walmart options trades today is 3538.65 with a total volume of 14,889.00.
In the following chart, we are able to follow the development of volume and open interest of call and put options for Walmart's big money trades within a strike price range of $80.0 to $100.0 over the last 30 days.
<h3>Walmart Option Activity Analysis: Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1735065932_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Significant Options Trades Detected:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>WMT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>08/15/25</td>
<td>$8.5</td>
<td>$8.4</td>
<td>$8.5</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
<td>$231.2K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
<td align="right">282</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>WMT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$13.7</td>
<td>$13.6</td>
<td>$13.7</td>
<td>$80.00</td>
<td>$78.0K</td>
<td>4.3K</td>
<td align="right">61</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>WMT</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$2.41</td>
<td>$2.33</td>
<td>$2.34</td>
<td>$80.00</td>
<td>$58.5K</td>
<td>1.6K</td>
<td align="right">257</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>WMT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$2.55</td>
<td>$2.44</td>
<td>$2.5</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
<td>$58.2K</td>
<td>23.2K</td>
<td align="right">499</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>WMT</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$4.45</td>
<td>$4.35</td>
<td>$4.42</td>
<td>$92.50</td>
<td>$49.9K</td>
<td>2.2K</td>
<td align="right">113</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Walmart</h3>
Walmart serves as the preeminent retailer in the United States, with its strategy predicated on superior operating efficiency and offering the lowest priced goods to consumers to drive robust store traffic and product turnover. Walmart augmented its low-price business strategy by offering a convenient one-stop shopping destination with the opening of its first supercenter in 1988.Today, Walmart operates over 4,600 stores in the United States (5,200 including Sam's Club) and over 10,000 locations globally. Walmart generated over $440 billion in domestic namesake sales in fiscal 2024, with Sam's Club contributing another $86 billion to the company's top line. Internationally, Walmart generated $115 billion in sales. The retailer serves around 240 million customers globally each week.
Following our analysis of the options activities associated with Walmart, we pivot to a closer look at the company's own performance.
<h3>Present Market Standing of Walmart</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a volume of 8,861,393, the price of WMT is up 2.58% at $92.68. </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 58 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What Analysts Are Saying About Walmart</h3>
In the last month, 5 experts released ratings on this stock with an average target price of $103.2.
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&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Tigress Financial continues to hold a Buy rating for Walmart, targeting a price of $115. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Evercore ISI Group persists with their Outperform rating on Walmart, maintaining a target price of $96. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Jefferies has decided to maintain their Buy rating on Walmart, which currently sits at a price target of $111. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Stifel persists with their Hold rating on Walmart, maintaining a target price of $94. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Keybanc has decided to maintain their Overweight rating on Walmart, which currently sits at a price target of $100. 
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Deep-pocketed investors have adopted a bullish approach towards Dave &amp; Buster's Enter (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLAY#NASDAQ">PLAY</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 PLAY usually suggests something big is about to happen.
We gleaned this information from our observations today when Benzinga's options scanner highlighted 10 extraordinary options activities for Dave &amp; Buster's Enter. This level of activity is out of the ordinary.
The general mood among these heavyweight investors is divided, with 70% leaning bullish and 20% bearish. Among these notable options, 5 are puts, totaling $215,896, and 5 are calls, amounting to $178,927.
<h3>Expected Price Movements</h3>
Taking into account the Volume and Open Interest on these contracts, it appears that whales have been targeting a price range from $15.0 to $34.0 for Dave &amp; Buster's Enter over the last 3 months. 
<h3>Analyzing 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 Dave &amp; Buster's Enter's options at specified strike prices. The forthcoming data visualizes the fluctuation in volume and open interest for both calls and puts, linked to Dave &amp; Buster's Enter's substantial trades, within a strike price spectrum from $15.0 to $34.0 over the preceding 30 days.
<h3>Dave &amp; Buster's Enter Call and Put Volume: 30-Day Overview</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1735065927_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Biggest Options Spotted:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th align="right">Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>PLAY</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$2.85</td>
<td>$2.8</td>
<td>$2.85</td>
<td>$30.00</td>
<td>$82.1K</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">288</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PLAY</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$2.85</td>
<td>$2.8</td>
<td>$2.85</td>
<td>$30.00</td>
<td>$51.0K</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">467</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PLAY</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$2.75</td>
<td>$2.6</td>
<td>$2.7</td>
<td>$30.00</td>
<td>$42.4K</td>
<td align="right">40</td>
<td align="right">355</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PLAY</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$2.7</td>
<td>$2.55</td>
<td>$2.65</td>
<td>$30.00</td>
<td>$41.6K</td>
<td align="right">40</td>
<td align="right">198</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PLAY</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$2.75</td>
<td>$2.6</td>
<td>$2.75</td>
<td>$30.00</td>
<td>$35.7K</td>
<td align="right">40</td>
<td align="right">485</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Dave &amp; Buster's Enter</h3>
Dave &amp; Buster's Entertainment Inc owns and operates nearly a hundred entertainment and dining establishments in the United States where customers can eat, drink, play games, and watch televised sports. Each store offers a full menu of entries and appetizers, a complete selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, and an extensive assortment of entertainment attractions centered around playing games and watching live sports and other televised events. It derives maximum revenue from Entertainment.
Following our analysis of the options activities associated with Dave &amp; Buster's Enter, we pivot to a closer look at the company's own performance.
<h3>Present Market Standing of Dave &amp; Buster's Enter</h3>
<ul>
<li>Trading volume stands at 1,069,989, with PLAY's price up by 1.95%, positioned at $29.26.</li>
<li>RSI indicators show the stock to be is currently neutral between overbought and oversold.</li>
<li>Earnings announcement expected in 98 days.</li>
</ul>
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Dave & Buster's Enter's Options: A Look at What the Big Money is Thinking

Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bearish stance on Arista Networks (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ANET#NYSE">ANET</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 ANET, 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 19 uncommon options trades for Arista Networks.
This isn't normal.
The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 42% bullish and 47%, bearish.
Out of all of the special options we uncovered, 2 are puts, for a total amount of $68,200, and 17 are calls, for a total amount of $912,074.
<h3>Expected Price Movements</h3>
After evaluating the trading volumes and Open Interest, it's evident that the major market movers are focusing on a price band between $52.5 and $121.0 for Arista Networks, spanning the last three months.
<h3>Insights into Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
Looking at the volume and open interest is an insightful way to conduct due diligence on a stock.
This data can help you track the liquidity and interest for Arista Networks's options for a given strike price.
Below, we can observe the evolution of the volume and open interest of calls and puts, respectively, for all of Arista Networks's whale activity within a strike price range from $52.5 to $121.0 in the last 30 days. 
<h3>Arista Networks Option Activity Analysis: Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1735065922_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Significant Options Trades Detected:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>ANET</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$39.3</td>
<td>$38.5</td>
<td>$39.0</td>
<td>$75.00</td>
<td>$195.0K</td>
<td>1.2K</td>
<td align="right">50</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ANET</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$49.6</td>
<td>$48.7</td>
<td>$48.9</td>
<td>$65.00</td>
<td>$107.5K</td>
<td>2.9K</td>
<td align="right">22</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ANET</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$31.2</td>
<td>$30.9</td>
<td>$31.2</td>
<td>$92.50</td>
<td>$74.8K</td>
<td>43</td>
<td align="right">25</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ANET</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$5.8</td>
<td>$5.5</td>
<td>$5.4</td>
<td>$120.00</td>
<td>$65.1K</td>
<td>1.6K</td>
<td align="right">140</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ANET</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$7.6</td>
<td>$7.5</td>
<td>$7.6</td>
<td>$120.00</td>
<td>$60.0K</td>
<td>1.1K</td>
<td align="right">108</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Arista Networks</h3>
Arista Networks is a networking equipment provider that primarily sells Ethernet switches and software to data centers. Its marquee product is its extensible operating system, or EOS, that runs a single image across every single one of its devices. The firm operates as one reportable segment. It has steadily gained market share since its founding in 2004, with a focus on high-speed applications. Arista counts Microsoft and Meta Platforms as its largest customers and derives roughly three quarters of its sales from North America.
<h3>Arista Networks's Current Market Status</h3>
<ul>
<li>Currently trading with a volume of 2,040,311, the ANET's price is up by 1.39%, now at $114.66. </li>
<li>RSI readings suggest the stock is currently may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Anticipated earnings release is in 48 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Expert Opinions on Arista Networks</h3>
Over the past month, 2 industry analysts have shared their insights on this stock, proposing an average target price of $121.5.
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&#x2A; An analyst from Barclays persists with their Overweight rating on Arista Networks, maintaining a target price of $125. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Morgan Stanley has decided to maintain their Overweight rating on Arista Networks, which currently sits at a price target of $118. 
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Smart Money Is Betting Big In ANET Options

‘Dogecoin Killer' Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/shib/usd">SHIB</a>) experienced a price surge on Tuesday, fuelled by increased whale activity and broader optimism in the crypto market. Quick snapshot of the top three meme coins:
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<table>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Cryptocurrency</td>
<td>Price&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</td>
<td>Market Cap</td>
<td>24-Hour Trend</td>
<td>7-Day Trend</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/shib/usd">SHIB</a>)</td>
<td>&nbsp;$0.00002317&nbsp;</td>
<td>$13.7 billion</td>
<td>+6.6%&nbsp;</td>
<td>-14.9%&nbsp;</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Dogecoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/doge/usd">DOGE</a>)</td>
<td>&nbsp;$0.3343</td>
<td>$49.3 billion</td>
<td>+7.4%&nbsp;</td>
<td>-16.9%&nbsp;</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Pepe (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/">PEPE</a>)</td>
<td>&nbsp;$0.00001921</td>
<td>$8.08 billion</td>
<td>+8.7%&nbsp;</td>
<td>-17.2%&nbsp;</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</figure>
Trader Notes: Ali Martinez, a crypto chart analyst, pointed out a buy signal on SHIB&#8217;s daily chart using the TD Sequential indicator. He predicts a potential price rebound to $0.000026 or even $0.000029.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">The TD Sequential indicator presented a buy signal on the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ShibaInu?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ShibaInu</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24SHIB&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">$SHIB</a> daily chart, anticipating a rebound to $0.000026 or even $0.000029! <a href="https://t.co/N2QZSs0nCl">pic.twitter.com/N2QZSs0nCl</a>
&mdash; Ali (@ali_charts) <a href="https://twitter.com/ali_charts/status/1871573549628137600?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 24, 2024</a></blockquote>
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</figure>
The Moon Show, another crypto trader, <a href="https://x.com/TheMoonCarl/status/1871567897337696681">highlighted</a> that despite a 15% correction over the past week, SHIB remains within a 1-week ascending triangle. He conservatively targets $0.000056 for this cycle.
Statistics: IntoTheBlock <a href="https://app.intotheblock.com/">data</a> shows large transaction volume increased by 265.3% in a single day while daily active addresses were up 0.12%. Transactions greater than $100,000 moved up from 118 to 180, pushing SHIB prices higher. Shibarium <a href="https://www.shibariumscan.io/">data</a> showed steady daily transactions at about 4.7 million since mid-December.
What's Next: Shiba Inu's surge reflects increased interest from large-scale investors, aligning with a broader recovery in crypto sentiment. The combination of technical buy signals and rising whale activity suggests potential for further upside.
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On December 21, the company partnered with Ethiopian distributor Moenco, a subsidiary of the Inchcape Group, to launch its brand in the East African country, CnEV Post <a target="_blank" href="https://cnevpost.com/2024/12/24/byd-enters-ethiopia/" rel="noreferrer noopener">reports</a>.
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This move comes on the heels of BYD&#8217;s recent entry into<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/12/42485764/tesla-rival-byd-enters-omani-market-launches-five-ev-models-as-part-of-gulf-expansion-report" rel="noreferrer noopener"> the Omani automotive market</a>. Earlier this month, the company celebrated a brand launch in Muscat, where it also opened three local stores.
In Oman, BYD introduced five models, including the Han, Yuan Plus, Seal, Song Plus DM-i, and Qin Plus DM-i, all aligning with the country&#8217;s push for sustainable development under Vision 2040.
However, BYD&#8217;s international expansion has not been without challenges. Brazilian authorities recently halted the construction of a BYD plant in Salvador, Bahia, after rescuing 163 workers living <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/regulations/24/12/42667814/brazil-authorities-halt-work-at-byd-factory-site-after-workers-found-in-slavery-like-conditions" rel="noreferrer noopener">in what they described as &#8220;slavery-like&#8221; conditions.</a>
Authorities shut down the workers&#8217; lodgings and issued a statement in cooperation with BYD and construction contractor Jinjiang Construction Brazil Ltd. While BYD continues to promote green mobility, this setback highlights the ongoing challenges the company faces in its global growth strategy.
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On Monday, Netflix&nbsp;Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NFLX#NASDAQ">NFLX</a>)&nbsp;prosecuted Broadcom Inc. &#8216;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVGO#NASDAQ">AVGO</a>)&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/m-a/24/07/39692197/broadcom-issues-5b-in-debt-to-fund-vmware-acquisition" rel="noreferrer noopener">cloud computing subsidiary</a> VMware in a California court for allegedly infringing its patent rights.
Netflix accused VMware of violating five patent rights in &#8220;virtual machines&#8221; that run another computer&#8217;s operating software on a host computer, according to the Reuters report.
Broadcom&#8217;s U.S. lawsuit against Netflix will likely go to trial in June 2025.
Netflix sought monetary damages. Broadcom held $9.35 billion in cash and equivalents as of <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/24/12/n42472193/broadcom-inc-announces-fourth-quarter-and-fiscal-year-2024-financial-results-and-quarterly-dividen" rel="noreferrer noopener">November 3, 2024</a>.
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This is not the first case between the two companies &#8211; Broadcom filed a patent dispute case against Netflix in 2018 for alleged infringement of Broadcom patents related to video streaming technology. In 2023, Broadcom&nbsp;snapped VMware&nbsp;for $69 billion.
Analyst opinions on Broadcom and Netflix: In September 2024, JPMorgan analyst Harlan Sur lauded the VMware acquisition <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/09/40750949/broadcom-analysts-lifts-ai-revenue-forecast-to-12b-on-potential-strong-demand-from-" rel="noreferrer noopener">for impressive synergies</a>, with a 25%+ sequential growth expectation in the fourth quarter. VMware helped infrastructure software revenue grow 41% in the third quarter, helping Broadcom&#8217;s revenue climb to $13.07 billion, topping consensus estimates.
Sur flagged VMware&#8217;s strong software renewal rates and upsell opportunities, with revenue potentially reaching $4.5-$5 billion per quarter by 2025.
Rosenblatt, B of A Securities, and JP Morgan <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/12/42489281/broadcoms-ai-chip-leadership-puts-pressure-on-nvidia-and-marvell-analysts-say" rel="noreferrer noopener">raised their price targets</a> on Broadcom after its fourth-quarter report, citing its custom-chip (ASIC) AI and ability to maintain a relationship with Apple Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>).
Oppenheimer analyst Jason Helfstein hailed Netflix as the sole investable <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/sports/24/12/42512587/netflix-analyst-say-its-only-investable-media-stock-projects-150-million-nfl-christmas-day-boost" rel="noreferrer noopener">mainstream media stock</a>, citing its streaming moat and potential for live event upside.
Price Actions: NFLX stock closed up 2.27% at $932.12 on Tuesday. AVGO up by 3.15%.
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Moving stocks this morning are new agreements and deals, clinical trial data, a bankruptcy filing and more.



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<h2>Biggest Pre-Market Stock Movers: 10 Top Gainers</h2>



<ol><li>MicroAlgo (NASDAQ:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/mlgo-stock-quote/">MLGO</a>) stock is rocketing more than 205% after announcing a <a href="https://www.nasdaq.com/press-release/microalgo-inc-nasdaq-mlgo-announced-jointly-establish-micro-consciousness-quantum">joint micro-consciousness quantum research center</a> with WIMI (NASDAQ:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/wimi-stock-quote/">WIMI</a>).</li>



<li>Fresh2 Group (NASDAQ:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/fres-stock-quote/">FRES</a>) shares are soaring over 74% alongside heavy pre-market trading.</li>



<li>Core Scientific (NASDAQ:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/corz-stock-quote/">CORZ</a>) stock is surging more than 48% on an <a href="https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240603752657/en/Core-Scientific-to-Provide-Approximately-200-MW-of-Infrastructure-to-Host-CoreWeave%E2%80%99s-High-Performance-Computing-Services-Capturing-Significant-AI-Compute-Opportunity">artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure deal</a>.</li>



<li>Annexon (NASDAQ:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/annx-stock-quote/">ANNX</a>) shares are increasing over 33% on positive <a href="https://www.nasdaq.com/press-release/annexon-announces-positive-topline-results-pivotal-phase-3-trial-first-class-c1q">Phase 3 clinical trial results</a>.</li>



<li>Plutonian Acquisition (NASDAQ:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/pltn-stock-quote/">PLTN</a>) stock is rising close to 30% without any clear news this morning.</li>



<li>Datasea (NASDAQ:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/dtss-stock-quote/">DTSS</a>) shares are gaining more than 21% on Tuesday morning.</li>



<li>SunLink Health Systems (NYSEMKT:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/ssy-stock-quote/">SSY</a>) stock is climbing over 21% after <a href="https://www.nasdaq.com/press-release/sunlink-health-systems-inc-announces-sale-trace-extended-care-rehab-2024-06-03">selling some of its assets</a>.</li>



<li>Lexaria Bioscience (NASDAQ:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/lexx-stock-quote/">LEXX</a>) shares are heading 18% higher on a <a href="https://app.quotemedia.com/data/downloadFiling?webmasterId=90423&amp;ref=318368667&amp;type=PDF&amp;symbol=LEXX&amp;cdn=3c5f428b59a4d15cb4a8011d5c00dc9b&amp;companyName=Lexaria+Bioscience+Corp.&amp;formType=S-1&amp;formDescription=Registration+statement+under+Securities+Act+of+1933&amp;dateFiled=2024-06-03">secondary stock offering</a>.</li>



<li>FibroGen (NASDAQ:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/fgen-stock-quote/">FGEN</a>) stock is jumping more than 16% on a <a href="https://finance.yahoo.com/news/fibrogen-announces-clinical-trial-supply-200500592.html">new clinical trial agreement</a>.</li>



<li>Adlai Nortye (NASDAQ:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/anl-stock-quote/">ANL</a>) shares are up nearly 16% on Tuesday.</li>
</ol><h2>10 Top Losers</h2>



<ol><li>Lufax (NYSE:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/lu-stock-quote/">LU</a>) stock is plummeting more than 51% without any apparent news from the company.</li>



<li>Hywin (NASDAQ:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/hyw-stock-quote/">HYW</a>) shares are diving over 24% after a massive rally on Monday.</li>



<li>Avalon Globocare (NASDAQ:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/albt-stock-quote/">ALBT</a>) stock is tumbling more than 20% after a major rally yesterday.</li>



<li>Binah Capital (NASDAQ:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/bcg-stock-quote/">BCG</a>) shares are taking an over 17% beating without any news to report today.</li>



<li>CalAmp (NASDAQ:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/camp-stock-quote/">CAMP</a>) stock is sliding more than 15% following <a href="https://finance.yahoo.com/news/calamp-reaches-comprehensive-agreement-significantly-132500316.html">a bankruptcy filing</a>.</li>



<li>Sequans Communications (NYSE:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/sqns-stock-quote/">SQNS</a>) shares are dropping over 14% on Tuesday morning.</li>



<li>Direxion Daily MSCI India Bull 2X Shares (NYSEARCA:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/indl-stock-quote/">INDL</a>) are falling more than 14% this morning.</li>



<li>MingZhu Logistics (NASDAQ:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/ygmz-stock-quote/">YGMZ</a>) stock is slipping over 14% after a rally yesterday.</li>



<li>Primech (NASDAQ:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/pmec-stock-quote/">PMEC</a>) shares are dipping 14% after jumping yesterday.</li>



<li>A2Z Smart Technologies (NASDAQ:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/az-stock-quote/">AZ</a>) stock closes out our pre-market stock movers down over 12%.</li>
</ol>On the date of publication, William White did not have (either directly or indirectly) any positions in the securities mentioned in this article. The opinions expressed in this article are those of the writer, subject to the&nbsp;InvestorPlace.com&nbsp;<a href="https://investorplace.com/corporate/investorplace-publishing-guidelines/" target="_blank">Publishing Guidelines</a>.
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Pre-market stock movers are worth diving into this morning as we break down all of the biggest news sending shares higher and lower on Tuesday!



Moving stocks this morning are a bankruptcy filing, earnings reports, new deals and more.



Let&rsquo;s get into that news below!



<h2>Biggest Pre-Market Stock Movers: 10 Top Gainers</h2>



<ol><li>Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment (NASDAQ:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/cssep-stock-quote/">CSSEP</a>) stock is rocketing more than 222% after <a href="https://investorplace.com/2024/07/why-is-chicken-soup-for-the-soul-entertainment-csse-stock-down-29-today/">falling yesterday on a bankruptcy filing</a>. </li>



<li>Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment, Inc. &ndash; 9.50% Notes due 2025 (NASDAQ:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/cssen-stock-quote/">CSSEN</a>) are soaring close to 82% after yesterday&rsquo;s drop.</li>



<li>Roadzen (NASDAQ:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/rdzn-stock-quote/">RDZN</a>) shares are surging over 60% alongside its <a href="https://www.stocktitan.net/news/RDZN/roadzen-reports-record-revenue-growth-in-its-first-fiscal-year-as-a-47jyl3yay9h1.html">first public year-end earnings</a>.</li>



<li>IMAC (NASDAQ:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/back-stock-quote/">BACK</a>) stock is gaining more than 37% without any clear news this morning.</li>



<li>Versus Systems (NASDAQ:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/vs-stock-quote/">VS</a>) shares are rising over 31% after <a href="https://www.marketwatch.com/story/versus-systems-shares-climb-on-interim-ceo-appointment-business-review-589cd51b">naming an interim CEO</a>.</li>



<li>Zapp Electric Vehicles (NASDAQ:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/zapp-stock-quote/">ZAPP</a>) stock is increasing 30% despite a lack of news this morning.</li>



<li>Chicken Soup for the Soul (NASDAQ:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/csse-stock-quote/">CSSE</a>) shares are climbing more than 19% with its bankruptcy filing.</li>



<li>Ocean Power Technologies (NYSEMKT:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/optt-stock-quote/">OPTT</a>) stock is heading over 16% higher alongside heavy pre-market trading.</li>



<li>US Energy (NASDAQ:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/useg-stock-quote/">USEG</a>) shares are jumping more than 14% <a href="https://www.nasdaq.com/press-release/us-energy-corp-announces-transformative-acquisition-targeting-helium-production-2024">on a new acquisition deal</a>.</li>



<li>VS Media (NASDAQ:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/vsme-stock-quote/">VSME</a>) stock is up over 14% this morning.</li>
</ol><h2>10 Top Losers</h2>



<ol><li>Conn&rsquo;s (NASDAQ:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/conn-stock-quote/">CONN</a>) stock is plummeting nearly 35% despite a lack of news this morning.</li>



<li>Nukkleus (NASDAQ:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/nukk-stock-quote/">NUKK</a>) shares are diving almost 15% without any apparent news today.</li>



<li>Applied DNA Sciences (NASDAQ:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/apdn-stock-quote/">APDN</a>) stock is tumbling close to 12% without any news to note.</li>



<li>Senti Biosciences (NASDAQ:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/snti-stock-quote/">SNTI</a>) shares are taking a more than 11% beating <a href="https://ca.investing.com/news/company-news/senti-biosciences-awarded-8-million-for-cancer-trial-93CH-3480501">after a cancer funding rally yesterday</a>.</li>



<li>Datasea (NASDAQ:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/dtss-stock-quote/">DTSS</a>) stock is sliding close to 11% after <a href="https://www.marketwatch.com/story/datasea-shares-up-20-on-three-sales-agreements-for-china-units-de49a130">rallying yesterday on sales agreements</a>.</li>



<li>Presto Automation (NASDAQ:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/prst-stock-quote/">PRST</a>) shares are falling over 10% despite a lack of news this morning.</li>



<li>SAI.TECH Global (NASDAQ:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/sai-stock-quote/">SAI</a>) stock is decreasing more than 10% without any news to report.</li>



<li>Hudson Pacific Properties (NYSE:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/hpp-stock-quote/">HPP</a>) shares are dropping over 10% despite a lack of relevant news today.</li>



<li>Vintage Wine Estates (NASDAQ:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/vwe-stock-quote/">VWE</a>) stock is slipping more than 10% this morning.</li>



<li>Akso Health (NASDAQ:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/ahg-stock-quote/">AHG</a>) shares close out our pre-market stock movers down over 10% today.</li>
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Undoubtedly, tech is ruling 2024. <a href="https://investorplace.com/industries/technology/">Tech stocks</a> have always been an important driver in a portfolio because of their innovative nature. But if the last two weeks reminded us, you never want to have all your eggs in one basket. Diversification is key, and one way you can diversify a winning portfolio in 2024 is to look at <a href="https://investorplace.com/industries/consumer-discretionary/retail/">retail stocks</a>.



Because when it comes down to it, this is a buy-and-sell economy. Consumers will consume, whether they are looking for staples or discretionary items. Whether the economy is doing well or poorly, whether interest rates are up or down, people will spend money at retailers.



And fortunately for retail stocks, inflation is cooling off. The annual rate of inflation in June was 3%, down from 3.3% in the previous month. Currently, inflation is at its lowest rate since March 2021.



The best retailers also embrace technology, as well. Many retail companies have changed how they do business in response to consumer behavior and desires, and adapted technology to meet those needs. 



Retailers are using technology to power e-commerce efforts, improve their online presence, streamline operations and improve the customer experience.



Today we&rsquo;re using the Portfolio Grader to pick some of the best retail stocks on the market. The Portfolio Grader evaluates stocks based on factors such as earnings performance, growth and analyst sentiment to come up with an &ldquo;A&rdquo; through &ldquo;F&rdquo; grade.



If this were a school, each of the names on this list would make the honor roll with good grades. They&rsquo;re worth considering for anyone looking to round out their portfolios in 2024.



<h2>Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST)</h2>



<div><img width="300" height="169" src="https://investorplace.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/cost1600-300x169.jpg" alt="A Costco Wholesale (COST) warehouse in Auburn Hills, Michigan."><div>Source: ilzesgimene / Shutterstock.com</div></div>Costco Wholesale Corporation (NASDAQ:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/cost-stock-quote/">COST</a>) is one of the most innovative retail stocks you can buy. The company operates nearly 900 warehouse stores where customers can buy groceries, appliances, clothing and luggage.



However, what makes Costco special is its membership program. Costco customers pay the company $60 a year just for the right to walk through the front door. That guaranteed revenue stream is a difference-maker for investors. 



In the <a href="https://investor.costco.com/news/news-details/2024/Costco-Wholesale-Corporation-Reports-Third-Quarter-and-Year-to-Date-Operating-Results-for-Fiscal-2024/default.aspx">third quarter of fiscal 2024</a>, membership fees accounted for $1.12 billion. Considering the company&rsquo;s net income was $1.68 billion, or $3.78 per share, you can argue that it&rsquo;s the membership fee that is driving much of the profit for COST stock.



And Costco is now making a good decision by <a href="https://investorplace.com/2024/07/cost-stock-alert-costco-is-hiking-its-membership-fee-for-the-first-time-in-7-years/">increasing the fee for basic membership to $65 annually</a>. That $5 won&rsquo;t be missed by members, but those dollars will add up for Costco. (Executive memberships, the higher membership tier, will increase $10 from $120 to $130 per year.)



Costco is up 25% this year and gets an &ldquo;A&rdquo; rating in the Portfolio Grader.



<h2>Walmart (WMT)</h2>



<div><img width="300" height="169" src="https://investorplace.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/wmt-stock-9-300x169.jpg" alt="A photo of the Walmart (WMT) logo on the side of a truck."><div>Source: Sundry Photography / Shutterstock.com</div></div>Walmart (NYSE:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/wmt-stock-quote/">WMT</a>) is a direct competitor to Costco &ndash; its Sam&rsquo;s Club&rsquo;s warehouses operate much the same way. But Walmart also has a much bigger footprint because it operates Walmart stores that have groceries, home electronics, clothing, health products, toys, games and anything else you can think of.



With more than 10,800 locations that includes every state and two dozen countries, Walmart is the biggest retailer on the planet. And it uses that size to its advantage by negotiating with suppliers to give it ultralow prices that it can pass on to customers. 



Suppliers don&rsquo;t mind because it&rsquo;s a feather in any manufacturer&rsquo;s cap to be on Walmart shelves and get that kind of exposure.



Walmart&rsquo;s e-commerce business is becoming more powerful, growing 22% from last year, according to the company&rsquo;s <a href="https://s201.q4cdn.com/262069030/files/doc_financials/2025/q1/Earnings-Release-FY25-Q1-5-16-24.pdf">fiscal Q1 2025 earnings report</a>. Overall, Walmart reported revenue of $161.5 billion, up 6% from last year.&rsquo;



WMT stock is up 33% this year and gets an &ldquo;A&rdquo; rating in the Portfolio Grader.



<h2>Macy&rsquo;s (M)</h2>



<div><img width="300" height="169" src="https://investorplace.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/macys-stock-300x169.jpg" alt="macy's mall department store storefront. M stock"><div>Source: digitalreflections / Shutterstock.com</div></div>Macy&rsquo;s (NYSE:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/m-stock-quote/">M</a>) is a New York-based department store chain that sells home goods, cosmetics, clothing, shoes and accessories. 



While you may not have been in a Macy&rsquo;s store, you&rsquo;re probably familiar with the name, as the company puts on the famous Thanksgiving Day parade that&rsquo;s televised every Turkey Day.



The company&rsquo;s had an interesting year, to say the least. The company is pretty much breaking even, first-quarter revenue was down nearly 3% and same-store sales saw a 1% drop. The company is retrenching by closing 50 stores this year and 150 in the next three years.



But the biggest news about Macy&rsquo;s these days is the buyout offer that fizzled. Investment firms Arkhouse Management&nbsp;and&nbsp;Brigade Capital Management were working on a deal to take Macy&rsquo;s private, offering $21 per share ($5.8 billion) and then raising the bid to $24. But <a href="https://investorplace.com/2024/07/m-stock-plunges-13-as-macys-calls-off-take-private-talks/">Macy&rsquo;s called the deal off earlier this month</a> and shares dropped by $16.



Macy&rsquo;s says it&rsquo;s going to focus on its &ldquo;Bold New Chapter&rdquo; campaign to reinvigorate the stores. But if you think that another bidder could come calling, Macy&rsquo;s is a dark-horse play.



The stock is currently on sale, down 18% on the year, and gets a &ldquo;B&rdquo; rating in the Portfolio Grader.



<h2>Datasea (DTTS)</h2>



<div><img width="300" height="169" src="https://investorplace.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/retail1600c-300x169.jpg" alt="a person carrying several shopping bags"><div>Source: Shutterstock</div></div>Datasea (NASDAQ:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/dtss-stock-quote/">DTSS</a>) is a retail stock unlike others on this list. The Chinese company provides audio products that focus on ultrasonic, infrasound and directional sound technology to 48 million retail and enterprise customers.



It provides smart city solutions and 5G messaging applications in China, including smart security solutions for schools, public areas and tourist attractions. 



It also uses its 5G communications platform, operating on a cloud service and powered by artificial intelligence, to use ultrasonic sterilization to prevent viruses and prevent infection.



And it is using AI to grow, having completed an upgrade of its core 5G communication business with AI technology. It&rsquo;s expecting full-year revenue of <a href="https://www.dataseainc.com/static/upload/file/20240628/1719539698694589.pdf">$86 million this year</a>, which would be a 1,128% increase from 2023.



Currently valued at less than $3 a share and down 22% this year, DTSS stock looks like an appealing option for investors looking for overseas diversification. It gets a &ldquo;B&rdquo; rating in the Portfolio Grader.



<h2>Rent the Runway (RENT)</h2>



<div><img width="300" height="169" src="https://investorplace.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/rent1600-300x169.png" alt="Person holding cellphone with logo of US e-commerce company Rent the Runway Inc on screen in front of business webpage Focus on phone display"><div>Source: Wirestock Creators / Shutterstock.com</div></div>Rent the Runway (NASDAQ:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/rent-stock-quote/">RENT</a>) is a unique business. The company is a clothing rental subscription service &ndash; kind of like how you would rent a car at the airport for vacation or a business function.



Customers can rent clothes for a one-time occasion and have their outfits shipped to them a few days before the event. 



Or they can get a membership and pay a monthly membership fee to have five, 10 or 20 items at a time and hold on to them as long as you want &ndash; and swap them out when you&rsquo;re done and want to try something else.



If you like clothes and like to change your look, it&rsquo;s an appealing option because your closet isn&rsquo;t going to get stuffed, and you don&rsquo;t have to worry about selling or giving away the stuff that you don&rsquo;t like any longer.



The company has worked with roughly 3 million customers &ndash; 80% of them acquired organically, meaning they were brought in by word-of-mouth rather than advertising. Currently, it has a subscriber base of 145,000.



<a href="https://investors.renttherunway.com/news-releases/news-release-details/rent-runway-inc-announces-first-quarter-2024-results">Revenue in the first quarter</a> was $75 million, up $800,000 from a year ago. The growing company posted a net loss of $22 million and $6.03 per share, a massive improvement from a year ago when the loss was $30.1 million and $9.14 per share.



I&rsquo;ll be keeping an eye on RENT stock, which is up 48% this year. It gets a &ldquo;B&rdquo; rating in the Portfolio Grader.



<h2>TJX Companies (TJX)</h2>



<div><img width="300" height="169" src="https://investorplace.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/tjx1600-300x169.jpg" alt="An outside shot of a T.J. Maxx (TJX) store in Romeoville, Illinois."><div>Source: Joe Hendrickson / Shutterstock.com</div></div>TXJ Companies (NYSE:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/tjx-stock-quote/">TJX</a>) is a solid brick-and-mortar stock, if you&rsquo;ll pardon the pun. While some companies are struggling in the age of e-commerce, TJX is actually doing well because its business model is designed to drive people into stores rather than shop online.



The company has 4,900 locations with low-cost department stores such as Marshall&rsquo;s HomeGoods, Sierra and T.J. Maxx. It sells clothing, home goods and furnishings at greatly discounted prices.



Because it&rsquo;s a discount retailer, TJX doesn&rsquo;t have a steady supply of the same goods coming in every week. Instead, its offerings are based on what it can snap up from its suppliers. 



When a manufacturer overproduces or competing stores overbuy, TXJ makes an offer and bring the goods into its own stores.



That creates a &ldquo;treasure hunt&rdquo; mentality among shoppers &ndash; goods at a T.J. Maxx are different every week, and no store has the same inventory as another, so e-commerce takes a back seat.



Discount stores like T.J. Maxx are more appealing when people are stretching their paychecks because of inflation or interest rates. So not surprisingly, TJX reported <a href="https://www.tjx.com/docs/default-source/investor-docs/quarterly-results/tjx-first-quarter-fiscal-year-2025-earnings-press-release.pdf?sfvrsn=f6c4ded1_1">revenue</a> in the first quarter of fiscal 2025 of $12.5 billion, up 6% from a year ago.



TJX stock is up 20% this year and gets a &ldquo;B&rdquo; rating in the Portfolio Grader.



<h2>BJ&rsquo;s Wholesale Club (BJ)</h2>



<div><img width="300" height="169" src="https://investorplace.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/bj-stock-1-300x169.jpg" alt="BJ Wholesale (BJ) storefront with red BJ logo on front"><div>Source: Helen89 / Shutterstock.com</div></div>BJ&rsquo;s Wholesale Club (NYSE:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/bj-stock-quote/">BJ</a>) is another warehouse-style retailer. But the business model is working, just like it is for Walmart&rsquo;s Sam&rsquo;s Club and Costco.



BJ&rsquo;s sells food, home goods, furniture, outdoor products, electronics and toys. Unlike Costco, BJs also accepts manufacturer&rsquo;s coupons. The Massachusetts-based company has nearly 250 warehouse stores, as well as nearly 200 gas stations in 20 states.



Revenue in the first quarter was $4.9 billion, up 4.1% from a year ago. Of that, membership fees brought in $111 million, up 8.6% from the first quarter of 2023.



BJ stock is up 33% this year and gets an &ldquo;A&rdquo; rating in the Portfolio Grader.



On the date of publication, Louis Navellier had long positions in COST and BJ.&nbsp; Louis Navellier did not have (either directly or indirectly) any other positions in the securities mentioned in this article.



InvestorPlace Research Staff member primarily responsible for this article did not hold (either directly or indirectly) any positions in the securities mentioned in this article. The opinions expressed in this article are those of the writer, subject to the InvestorPlace.com <a href="https://url.us.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/AAadCPNlWWs3yKYns0yRM6?domain=investorplace.com/">Publishing Guidelines</a>.



On the date of publication, the responsible editor did not have (either directly or indirectly) and positions in the securities mentioned in this article.
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Datasea GAAP EPS of -$0.49, revenue of $21.1M

Datasea (DTSS) pre-announced that its revenue for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, is expected to be approximately $90M. This represents an in...

Datasea sees FY25 revenue $90M vs. $24M last year

Datasea expects fiscal 2025 revenue to more than triple

Datasea (DTSS)hosted a product promotion event for its acoustics high-tech products, named "5G AI: Unlocking the Future with Sound. In addition, du...

Datasea signs sales agreement for up to 300,000 high-tech acoustc units

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Datasea Announces Pricing of $2.25 Million Registered Direct Offering

Datasea Announces Closing of $2.25 Million Registered Direct Offering

Datasea's Digital Technology Subsidiary Selected as Prospective Partner for Future Projects with Subsidiary of China Mobile

Datasea's New 5G AI Multimodal Agreements Have Already Generated $9.0 Million of 5G-AI Services

Earnings

Datasea Announces Fiscal Year 2024 Financial Results with Revenue 6.6x that of 2023 Primarily due to Growth of its 5G AI Business

Datasea Pre-announces Estimated First Quarter 2025 Fiscal Year Revenue of approximately $22.7 Million, Up 230% Year-Over-Year

Datasea Announces the Closing of a $4.0 Million Private Offering, Primarily Funded by the Company's CEO and Director

Datasea Reports First Quarter 2025 Revenue of $21 Million, Up 206% Year-over-Year

Datasea Pre-Announces Full-Year Fiscal 2025 Revenue of $90 Million, Representing a Year-Over-Year Increase of 275%, with Expected Significant Gross Profit Improvement

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