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<p>Wall Street turned volatile Friday as four days of gains give way to fresh selling pressure driven by investor uncertainty over the incoming Trump administration&#8217;s economic policies and the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/federal-reserve">Federal Reserve&#8217;s path forward.</a></p>
<p>Major indices experienced wide losses by midday trading in New York, nearly erasing prior gains seen earlier this week, clouding the outlook for a Santa Rally.</p>
<p>The tech-heavy Nasdaq 100 tumbled 2%, on track for its second-worst session this month. Both the S&amp;P 500 and the Dow saw notable losses, while small caps underperformed large-cap counterparts.</p>
<p>On the data front, the U.S. goods trade deficit widened to $102.86 billion in November 2024, surpassing expectations of $100.7 billion, as imports jumped 4.5%, according to an advance official estimate.</p>
<p>Treasury yields were little moved but remained elevated, with the long-dated 30-year yield hovering at the highest levels since May. </p>
<p>In commodities markets, oil emerged by rising 1%, with West Texas Intermediate light crude topping $70 per barrel amid recent declines in in commercial crude inventories.</p>
<p>In cryptocurrency markets <strong>Bitcoin</strong> (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) dropped 1.7% to $94,000, heading for its second consecutive weekly loss— the first since September.</p>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Friday&#8217;s Performance In Major US Indices, ETFs</h3>
<p><figure class="wp-block-table is-style-stripes"><br />
<table>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td><strong>Major Indices</strong></td>
<td><strong>Price</strong></td>
<td><strong>Chg</strong></td>
<td><strong>1-day %</strong></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Dow Jones</td>
<td>42,739.03</td>
<td>-586.77</td>
<td>-1.4%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>S&amp;P 500</td>
<td>5,934.68</td>
<td>-102.91</td>
<td>-1.7%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Nasdaq 100</td>
<td>21,326.63</td>
<td>-441.68</td>
<td>-2.0%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Russell 2000</td>
<td>2,226.71</td>
<td>-53.48</td>
<td>-2.3%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<p><figcaption class="wp-element-caption"><em>Updated at 12:15 p.m. ET</em></figcaption></p></figure></p>
<p><strong>According to&nbsp;<a href="https://bzresearch.myclickfunnels.com/benzinga-pro-content-webinar-registration/?utm_source=BZprocontent122324&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1">Benzinga Pro</a>&nbsp;data:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>The&nbsp;<strong>SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust</strong>&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) fell 1.6% to $591.61.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;<strong>SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average&nbsp;</strong>(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIA#NYSE">DIA</a>)&nbsp;eased 1.2% to $427.96.</li>
<li>The tech-heavy&nbsp;<strong>Invesco QQQ Trust Series</strong>&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>) tumbled 2.1% to $518.58.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;<strong>iShares Russell 2000 ETF</strong>&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IWM#NYSE">IWM</a>) fell 2.3% to $220.55.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;<strong>Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund</strong>&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLE#NYSE">XLE</a>) outperformed, flat for the day; the&nbsp;<strong>Technology Select Sector SPDR Fund</strong>&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLK#NYSE">XLK</a>) lagged, down 2.4%.</li>
</ul>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Friday Stock Movers</h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>Tesla Inc.</strong> (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) sank 4.8% as investors reassessed its valuation after a 73% year-to-date surge.</li>
<li>Crypto-related stocks pulled back strongly: <strong>KULR Technology Group Inc. </strong>(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KULR#NYSE">KULR</a>) tumbled 7.4%, <strong>MicroStrategy Inc.</strong> (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSTR#NASDAQ">MSTR</a>) slipped 3.6% and <strong>Coinbase Global Inc.</strong> (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COIN#NASDAQ">COIN</a>) fell 3.5%. </li>
<li><strong>Lamb Weston Holdings Inc</strong>. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LW#NYSE">LW</a>) gained 3.6% after shareholder <strong>Jana Partners</strong> added<strong> Jeff Delapp</strong> to its board nominee slate, signaling a potential board overhaul, according to a Friday regulatory filing.</li>
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<p>Whales with a lot of money to spend have taken a noticeably bearish stance on <strong>Qualcomm</strong>.</p>
<p>Looking at options history for Qualcomm (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QCOM#NASDAQ">QCOM</a>) we detected 10 trades.</p>
<p>If we consider the specifics of each trade, it is accurate to state that 20% of the investors opened trades with bullish expectations and 50% with bearish.</p>
<p>From the overall spotted trades, 3 are puts, for a total amount of $103,238 and 7, calls, for a total amount of $449,504.</p>
<h3>Projected Price Targets</h3>
<p>Taking into account the Volume and Open Interest on these contracts, it appears that whales have been targeting a price range from $105.0 to $200.0 for Qualcomm over the last 3 months. </p>
<h3>Insights into Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
<p>In terms of liquidity and interest, the mean open interest for Qualcomm options trades today is 1371.1 with a total volume of 892.00.</p>
<p>In the following chart, we are able to follow the development of volume and open interest of call and put options for Qualcomm's big money trades within a strike price range of $105.0 to $200.0 over the last 30 days.</p>
<h3>Qualcomm Option Activity Analysis: Last 30 Days</h3>
<p><img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1735323340_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" /></p>
<h3>Biggest Options Spotted:</h3>
<p>
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th><strong>Symbol</strong></th>
<th><strong>PUT/CALL</strong></th>
<th><strong>Trade Type</strong></th>
<th><strong>Sentiment</strong></th>
<th><strong>Exp. Date</strong></th>
<th><strong>Ask</strong></th>
<th><strong>Bid</strong></th>
<th><strong>Price</strong></th>
<th><strong>Strike Price</strong></th>
<th><strong>Total Trade Price</strong></th>
<th><strong>Open Interest</strong></th>
<th align="right"><strong>Volume</strong></th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>QCOM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$6.0</td>
<td>$5.5</td>
<td>$5.5</td>
<td>$155.00</td>
<td>$194.1K</td>
<td>5.5K</td>
<td align="right">371</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>QCOM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$55.0</td>
<td>$49.95</td>
<td>$52.79</td>
<td>$125.00</td>
<td>$52.7K</td>
<td>49</td>
<td align="right">10</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>QCOM</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$13.35</td>
<td>$13.3</td>
<td>$13.35</td>
<td>$165.00</td>
<td>$52.0K</td>
<td>2.5K</td>
<td align="right">52</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>QCOM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$52.55</td>
<td>$51.5</td>
<td>$51.5</td>
<td>$105.00</td>
<td>$51.5K</td>
<td>1.2K</td>
<td align="right">10</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>QCOM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/31/25</td>
<td>$1.18</td>
<td>$1.1</td>
<td>$1.1</td>
<td>$175.00</td>
<td>$44.0K</td>
<td>76</td>
<td align="right">402</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</p>
<h3>About Qualcomm</h3>
<p>Qualcomm develops and licenses wireless technology and designs chips for smartphones. The company's key patents revolve around CDMA and OFDMA technologies, which are standards in wireless communications that are the backbone of all 3G, 4G, and 5G networks. Qualcomm's IP is licensed by virtually all wireless device makers. The firm is also the world's largest wireless chip vendor, supplying nearly every premier handset maker with leading-edge processors. Qualcomm also sells RF-front end modules into smartphones, as well as chips into automotive and Internet of Things markets.</p>
<p>Following our analysis of the options activities associated with Qualcomm, we pivot to a closer look at the company's own performance.</p>
<h3>Qualcomm's Current Market Status</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a volume of 1,611,809, the price of QCOM is down -1.23% at $156.58. </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 33 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Professional Analyst Ratings for Qualcomm</h3>
<p>Over the past month, 1 industry analysts have shared their insights on this stock, proposing an average target price of $180.0.</p>
<p><strong>Unusual Options Activity Detected: Smart Money on the Move</strong></p>
<p>Benzinga Edge's Unusual Options board spots potential market movers before they happen. See what positions big money is taking on your favorite stocks. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premium/ideas/benzinga-edge-checkout/?t=Be8be9arja3be22bz20&amp;utm_source=benzinga-insights"><strong>Click here for access</strong></a>.<br />
&#x2A; Reflecting concerns, an analyst from Melius Research lowers its rating to Hold with a new price target of $180.</p>
<p>Trading options involves greater risks but also offers the potential for higher profits. Savvy traders mitigate these risks through ongoing education, strategic trade adjustments, utilizing various indicators, and staying attuned to market dynamics. Keep up with the latest options trades for Qualcomm with <a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/register174">Benzinga Pro</a> for real-time alerts.</p>


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Behind the Scenes of Qualcomm's Latest Options Trends

<p>Deep-pocketed investors have adopted a bullish approach towards Amgen (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMGN#NASDAQ">AMGN</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 AMGN usually suggests something big is about to happen.</p>
<p>We gleaned this information from our observations today when Benzinga's options scanner highlighted 14 extraordinary options activities for Amgen. This level of activity is out of the ordinary.</p>
<p>The general mood among these heavyweight investors is divided, with 50% leaning bullish and 42% bearish. Among these notable options, 9 are puts, totaling $525,048, and 5 are calls, amounting to $288,709.</p>
<h3>Projected Price Targets</h3>
<p>After evaluating the trading volumes and Open Interest, it's evident that the major market movers are focusing on a price band between $245.0 and $320.0 for Amgen, spanning the last three months.</p>
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Development</h3>
<p>In terms of liquidity and interest, the mean open interest for Amgen options trades today is 139.83 with a total volume of 1,014.00.</p>
<p>In the following chart, we are able to follow the development of volume and open interest of call and put options for Amgen's big money trades within a strike price range of $245.0 to $320.0 over the last 30 days.</p>
<h3>Amgen Option Activity Analysis: Last 30 Days</h3>
<p><img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1735323335_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" /></p>
<h3>Largest Options Trades Observed:</h3>
<p>
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th><strong>Symbol</strong></th>
<th><strong>PUT/CALL</strong></th>
<th><strong>Trade Type</strong></th>
<th><strong>Sentiment</strong></th>
<th><strong>Exp. Date</strong></th>
<th><strong>Ask</strong></th>
<th><strong>Bid</strong></th>
<th><strong>Price</strong></th>
<th><strong>Strike Price</strong></th>
<th><strong>Total Trade Price</strong></th>
<th align="right"><strong>Open Interest</strong></th>
<th align="right"><strong>Volume</strong></th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>AMGN</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/19/25</td>
<td>$34.8</td>
<td>$34.25</td>
<td>$34.8</td>
<td>$280.00</td>
<td>$191.3K</td>
<td align="right">110</td>
<td align="right">55</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMGN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$17.35</td>
<td>$17.3</td>
<td>$17.35</td>
<td>$270.00</td>
<td>$104.0K</td>
<td align="right">18</td>
<td align="right">64</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMGN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$24.7</td>
<td>$22.3</td>
<td>$22.8</td>
<td>$310.00</td>
<td>$57.0K</td>
<td align="right">33</td>
<td align="right">28</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMGN</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$30.85</td>
<td>$30.65</td>
<td>$30.85</td>
<td>$270.00</td>
<td>$52.4K</td>
<td align="right">289</td>
<td align="right">18</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMGN</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$35.1</td>
<td>$34.5</td>
<td>$34.67</td>
<td>$295.00</td>
<td>$52.0K</td>
<td align="right">97</td>
<td align="right">24</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</p>
<h3>About Amgen</h3>
<p>Amgen is a leader in biotechnology-based human therapeutics. Flagship drugs include red blood cell boosters Epogen and Aranesp, immune system boosters Neupogen and Neulasta, and Enbrel and Otezla for inflammatory diseases. Amgen introduced its first cancer therapeutic, Vectibix, in 2006 and markets bone-strengthening drug Prolia/Xgeva (approved 2010) and Evenity (2019). The acquisition of Onyx bolstered the firm's therapeutic oncology portfolio with Kyprolis. Recent launches include Repatha (cholesterol-lowering), Aimovig (migraine), Lumakras (lung cancer), and Tezspire (asthma). The 2023 Horizon acquisition brings several rare-disease drugs, including thyroid eye disease drug Tepezza. Amgen also has a growing biosimilar portfolio.</p>
<h3>Amgen's Current Market Status</h3>
<ul>
<li>Trading volume stands at 582,871, with AMGN's price down by -0.55%, positioned at $261.73.</li>
<li>RSI indicators show the stock to be may be oversold.</li>
<li>Earnings announcement expected in 39 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What The Experts Say On Amgen</h3>
<p>A total of 1 professional analysts have given their take on this stock in the last 30 days, setting an average price target of $256.0.</p>
<p><strong>Turn $1000 into $1270 in just 20 days?</strong></p>
<p>20-year pro options trader reveals his one-line chart technique that shows when to buy and sell. Copy his trades, which have had averaged a 27% profit every 20 days. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premium/ideas/options-moneyline-2/?t=Moop1arja3be22op14&amp;utm_source=benzinga-insights"><strong>Click here for access</strong></a>.<br />
&#x2A; An analyst from B of A Securities downgraded its action to Underperform with a price target of $256. </p>
<p>Trading options involves greater risks but also offers the potential for higher profits. Savvy traders mitigate these risks through ongoing education, strategic trade adjustments, utilizing various indicators, and staying attuned to market dynamics. Keep up with the latest options trades for Amgen with <a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/register174">Benzinga Pro</a> for real-time alerts.</p>


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Looking At Amgen's Recent Unusual Options Activity

<p>Whales with a lot of money to spend have taken a noticeably bullish stance on <strong>Verizon Communications</strong>.</p>
<p>Looking at options history for Verizon Communications (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VZ#NYSE">VZ</a>) we detected 9 trades.</p>
<p>If we consider the specifics of each trade, it is accurate to state that 44% of the investors opened trades with bullish expectations and 33% with bearish.</p>
<p>From the overall spotted trades, 6 are puts, for a total amount of $327,928 and 3, calls, for a total amount of $247,780.</p>
<h3>Projected Price Targets</h3>
<p>Taking into account the Volume and Open Interest on these contracts, it appears that whales have been targeting a price range from $34.0 to $47.0 for Verizon Communications over the last 3 months. </p>
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Trends</h3>
<p>Looking at the volume and open interest is an insightful way to conduct due diligence on a stock.</p>
<p>This data can help you track the liquidity and interest for Verizon Communications's options for a given strike price.</p>
<p>Below, we can observe the evolution of the volume and open interest of calls and puts, respectively, for all of Verizon Communications's whale activity within a strike price range from $34.0 to $47.0 in the last 30 days. </p>
<h3>Verizon Communications Call and Put Volume: 30-Day Overview</h3>
<p><img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1735323330_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" /></p>
<h3>Noteworthy Options Activity:</h3>
<p>
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th><strong>Symbol</strong></th>
<th><strong>PUT/CALL</strong></th>
<th><strong>Trade Type</strong></th>
<th><strong>Sentiment</strong></th>
<th><strong>Exp. Date</strong></th>
<th><strong>Ask</strong></th>
<th><strong>Bid</strong></th>
<th><strong>Price</strong></th>
<th><strong>Strike Price</strong></th>
<th><strong>Total Trade Price</strong></th>
<th><strong>Open Interest</strong></th>
<th align="right"><strong>Volume</strong></th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>VZ</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$6.35</td>
<td>$6.3</td>
<td>$6.35</td>
<td>$34.00</td>
<td>$156.8K</td>
<td>467</td>
<td align="right">248</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>VZ</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$8.3</td>
<td>$8.2</td>
<td>$8.3</td>
<td>$47.00</td>
<td>$100.4K</td>
<td>1.1K</td>
<td align="right">122</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>VZ</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$3.15</td>
<td>$3.1</td>
<td>$3.15</td>
<td>$42.00</td>
<td>$81.2K</td>
<td>7.5K</td>
<td align="right">258</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>VZ</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$6.75</td>
<td>$6.35</td>
<td>$6.4</td>
<td>$45.00</td>
<td>$64.0K</td>
<td>1.9K</td>
<td align="right">100</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>VZ</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$3.55</td>
<td>$3.4</td>
<td>$3.5</td>
<td>$38.00</td>
<td>$52.5K</td>
<td>782</td>
<td align="right">158</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</p>
<h3>About Verizon Communications</h3>
<p>Wireless services account for about 70% of Verizon Communications' total service revenue and nearly all of its operating income. The firm serves about 93 million postpaid and 20 million prepaid phone customers via its nationwide network, making it the largest US wireless carrier. Fixed-line telecom operations include local networks in the Northeast, which reach about 30 million homes and businesses and serve about 8 million broadband customers. Verizon also provides telecom services nationwide to enterprise customers, often using a mixture of its own and other carriers' networks. Verizon agreed to acquire Frontier Communications in September 2024.</p>
<h3>Where Is Verizon Communications Standing Right Now?</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a volume of 6,649,497, the price of VZ is down -0.25% at $39.86. </li>
<li>RSI indicators hint that the underlying stock may be oversold.</li>
<li>Next earnings are expected to be released in 28 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What Analysts Are Saying About Verizon Communications</h3>
<p>1 market experts have recently issued ratings for this stock, with a consensus target price of $45.0.</p>
<p><strong>Turn $1000 into $1270 in just 20 days?</strong></p>
<p>20-year pro options trader reveals his one-line chart technique that shows when to buy and sell. Copy his trades, which have had averaged a 27% profit every 20 days. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premium/ideas/options-moneyline-2/?t=Moop1arja3be22op14&amp;utm_source=benzinga-insights"><strong>Click here for access</strong></a>.<br />
&#x2A; An analyst from UBS persists with their Neutral rating on Verizon Communications, maintaining a target price of $45. </p>
<p>Options trading presents higher risks and potential rewards. Astute traders manage these risks by continually educating themselves, adapting their strategies, monitoring multiple indicators, and keeping a close eye on market movements. Stay informed about the latest Verizon Communications options trades with real-time alerts from <a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/register174">Benzinga Pro</a>.</p>


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<p>In the current session, <strong>Universal Display Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OLED#NASDAQ">OLED</a>)</strong> is trading at $150.69, after a <strong>0.10%</strong> drop. Over the past month, the stock fell by <strong>10.11%</strong>, and in the past year, by <strong>20.74%</strong>. With performance like this, long-term shareholders are more likely to start looking into the company's price-to-earnings ratio. </p>
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</p><p><img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1735322411_0.png" alt="Past Year Chart" /></p>

<h3>A Look at Universal Display P/E Relative to Its Competitors</h3>
<p>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. </p>
<p>Compared to the aggregate P/E ratio of the <strong>59.02</strong> in the Semiconductors &amp; Semiconductor Equipment industry, Universal Display Inc. has a lower P/E ratio of <strong>30.29</strong>. 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. </p>
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</p><p><img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1735322411_1.png" alt="Guage" /></p>

<p>In conclusion, the price-to-earnings ratio is a useful metric for analyzing a company's market performance, but it has its limitations. While a lower P/E can indicate that a company is undervalued, it can also suggest that shareholders do not expect future growth. Additionally, the P/E ratio should not be used in isolation, as other factors such as industry trends and business cycles can also impact a company's stock price. Therefore, investors should use the P/E ratio in conjunction with other financial metrics and qualitative analysis to make informed investment decisions. </p>


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<p>Seadrill (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SDRL#NYSE">SDRL</a>) underwent analysis by 4 analysts in the last quarter, revealing a spectrum of viewpoints from bullish to bearish.</p>
<p>The following table provides a quick overview of their recent ratings, highlighting the changing sentiments over the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.</p>
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th align="right"><strong>Bullish</strong></th>
<th align="right"><strong>Somewhat Bullish</strong></th>
<th align="right"><strong>Indifferent</strong></th>
<th align="right"><strong>Somewhat Bearish</strong></th>
<th align="right"><strong>Bearish</strong></th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td><strong>Total Ratings</strong></td>
<td align="right">4</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>Last 30D</strong></td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>1M Ago</strong></td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>2M Ago</strong></td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>3M Ago</strong></td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<p>In the assessment of 12-month price targets, analysts unveil insights for Seadrill, presenting an average target of $72.5, a high estimate of $80.00, and a low estimate of $50.00. Observing a 0.69% increase, the current average has risen from the previous average price target of $72.00. </p>
<p><img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1735322410_0.png" alt="price target chart" /></p>
<h2>Deciphering Analyst Ratings: An In-Depth Analysis</h2>
<p>In examining recent analyst actions, we gain insights into how financial experts perceive Seadrill. The following summary outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.</p>
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Hamed Khorsand</td>
<td>BWS Financial</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$80.00</td>
<td>$80.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Nikhil Gupta</td>
<td>Citigroup</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$50.00</td>
<td>$48.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Hamed Khorsand</td>
<td>BWS Financial</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$80.00</td>
<td>$80.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Hamed Khorsand</td>
<td>BWS Financial</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$80.00</td>
<td>$80.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>Action Taken:</strong> In response to dynamic market conditions and company performance, analysts update their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise', or 'Lower' their stance, it signifies their reaction to recent developments related to Seadrill. This insight gives a snapshot of analysts' perspectives on the current state of the company.</li>
<li><strong>Rating:</strong> Analyzing trends, analysts offer qualitative evaluations, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey expectations for the relative performance of Seadrill compared to the broader market.</li>
<li><strong>Price Targets:</strong> Understanding forecasts, analysts offer estimates for Seadrill's future value. Examining the current and prior targets provides insight into analysts' changing expectations.</li>
</ul>
<p>Considering these analyst evaluations in conjunction with other financial indicators can offer a comprehensive understanding of Seadrill's market position. Stay informed and make well-informed decisions with our Ratings Table.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/SDRL/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights"><strong>Stay up to date on Seadrill analyst ratings.</strong></a></p>
<h2>Discovering Seadrill: A Closer Look</h2>
<p>Seadrill Ltd is an offshore drilling contractor company. The company is engaged in providing offshore drilling services to the oil and gas industry. The primary business of the company is the ownership and operation of drillships, semi-submersible rigs, and jack-up rigs for operations in shallow to ultra-deepwater areas in both benign and harsh environments. The geographical segments of the company are the United States, Brazil, Angola, Norway, and others. The company derives maximum revenue from the United States.</p>
<h3>Seadrill's Economic Impact: An Analysis</h3>
<p><strong>Market Capitalization Perspectives:</strong> The company's market capitalization falls below industry averages, signaling a relatively smaller size compared to peers. This positioning may be influenced by factors such as perceived growth potential or operational scale.</p>
<p><strong>Revenue Challenges:</strong> Seadrill's revenue growth over 3 months faced difficulties. As of 30 September, 2024, the company experienced a decline of approximately <strong>-14.49%</strong>. This indicates a decrease in top-line earnings. As compared to its peers, the revenue growth lags behind its industry peers. The company achieved a growth rate lower than the average among peers in Energy sector.</p>
<p><strong>Net Margin:</strong> Seadrill's net margin is impressive, surpassing industry averages. With a net margin of <strong>9.04%,</strong> the company demonstrates strong profitability and effective cost management.</p>
<p><strong>Return on Equity (ROE):</strong> Seadrill's ROE stands out, surpassing industry averages. With an impressive ROE of <strong>1.07%</strong>, the company demonstrates effective use of equity capital and strong financial performance.</p>
<p><strong>Return on Assets (ROA):</strong> Seadrill's ROA stands out, surpassing industry averages. With an impressive ROA of <strong>0.76%</strong>, the company demonstrates effective utilization of assets and strong financial performance.</p>
<p><strong>Debt Management:</strong> Seadrill's debt-to-equity ratio is below the industry average. With a ratio of <b>0.21</b>, the company relies less on debt financing, maintaining a healthier balance between debt and equity, which can be viewed positively by investors.</p>
<h2>Understanding the Relevance of Analyst Ratings</h2>
<p>Ratings come from analysts, or specialists within banking and financial systems that report for specific stocks or defined sectors (typically once per quarter for each stock). Analysts usually derive their information from company conference calls and meetings, financial statements, and conversations with important insiders to reach their decisions.</p>
<p>Some analysts also offer predictions for helpful metrics such as earnings, revenue, and growth estimates to provide further guidance as to what to do with certain tickers. It is important to keep in mind that while stock and sector analysts are specialists, they are also human and can only forecast their beliefs to traders.</p>
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<p>This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.</p>


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<p><strong>Live Nation Entertainment's</strong> (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LYV#NYSE">LYV</a>) short percent of float has fallen 8.52% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has <strong>12.44 million shares sold short</strong>, which is 7.95% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, <strong>it would take traders 4.49 days to cover their short positions on average.</strong></p>
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
<p>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.</p>
<p>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.</p>
<p><strong>See Also:</strong> <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/short-interest"><strong>List of the most shorted stocks</strong></a></p>
<h3>Live Nation Entertainment Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<p><img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1735321520_0.png" alt="short_fig" /></p>
<p>As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Live Nation Entertainment 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.</p>
<h3>Comparing Live Nation Entertainment's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
<p>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.</p>
<p>According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Live Nation Entertainment's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 8.07%, which means the company has <strong>less</strong> short interest than most of its peers.</p>
<p>Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be <strong>bullish</strong> for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze/"><strong>This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</strong></a></p>
<p><em>This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.</em></p>


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<p><strong>e.l.f. Beauty's</strong> (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ELF#NYSE">ELF</a>) short percent of float has fallen 8.29% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has <strong>5.84 million shares sold short</strong>, which is 14.39% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, <strong>it would take traders 3.44 days to cover their short positions on average.</strong></p>
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
<p>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.</p>
<p>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.</p>
<p><strong>See Also:</strong> <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/short-interest"><strong>List of the most shorted stocks</strong></a></p>
<h3>e.l.f. Beauty Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<p><img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1735321515_0.png" alt="short_fig" /></p>
<p>As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for e.l.f. Beauty 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.</p>
<h3>Comparing e.l.f. Beauty's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
<p>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.</p>
<p>According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, e.l.f. Beauty's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 5.14%, which means the company has <strong>more</strong> short interest than most of its peers.</p>
<p>Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be <strong>bullish</strong> for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze/"><strong>This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</strong></a></p>
<p><em>This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.</em></p>


How Is The Market Feeling About e.l.f. Beauty?

<p><strong>Bitdeer Technologies's</strong> (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BTDR#NYSE">BTDR</a>) short percent of float has risen 27.79% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has <strong>12.45 million shares sold short</strong>, which is 12.14% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, <strong>it would take traders 1.03 days to cover their short positions on average.</strong></p>
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
<p>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.</p>
<p>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.</p>
<p><strong>See Also:</strong> <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/short-interest"><strong>List of the most shorted stocks</strong></a></p>
<h3>Bitdeer Technologies Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<p><img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1735321510_0.png" alt="short_fig" /></p>
<p>As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Bitdeer Technologies 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.</p>
<h3>Comparing Bitdeer Technologies's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
<p>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.</p>
<p>According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Bitdeer Technologies's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 8.93%, which means the company has <strong>more</strong> short interest than most of its peers.</p>
<p>Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be <strong>bullish</strong> for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze/"><strong>This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</strong></a></p>
<p><em>This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.</em></p>


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