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Fortrea Holdings is a late-stage contract research organization, or CRO, that provides comprehensive Phase I through IV clinical trial management, clinical pharmacology, and patient access solutions. The company works with emerging and large biopharma, medical device, and diagnostic companies to run their clinical trials as a functional-service provider, full-service provider, and offers hybrid trials. In 2023, Fortrea was formed as an independent, publicly traded company after Labcorp spun off its clinical development business, which it acquired via its purchase of Covance in 2015 for $6.1 billion. Fortrea has 19,000 staff members across 90 countries.

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Pinterest CEO Bill Ready Says About 15% Of Our Code Base Is Now Generated Through AI

<p>Morgan Stanley  analyst Erik Woodring   maintains Cricut (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRCT#NASDAQ">CRCT</a>) with a Underweight and lowers the price target from $3.9 to $3.8.</p>


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Gevo Announces That It Will Delay The Issuance Of Its Q4 And FY24 Earnings Release And Investor Conference Call Previously Scheduled for March 6, 2025

<p>Atlantic International Corp. ("Atlantic") (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ATLN#NASDAQ">ATLN</a>), a leading provider of strategic staffing, outsourced services and workforce solutions, today announced that its subsidiary Lyneer Staffing Solutions ("Lyneer") has secured a significant contract renewal with a premier North American baking company in Northern California.</p>
<p>The renewed partnership includes an expansion to additional locations, positioning Lyneer to capture approximately $10 million in spending. This expanded relationship underscores Lyneer's proven track record of delivering high-quality workforce solutions tailored to the specialized needs of the food production industry.</p>


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Atlantic International Corp Announces Its Subsidiary Lyneer Staffing Solutions Has Secured A Contract Renewal With A Premier North American Baking Company In Northern California

<p>Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bearish stance on <strong>Oracle</strong> (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ORCL#NYSE">ORCL</a>).</p>
<p>And retail traders should know.</p>
<p>We noticed this today when the trades showed up on publicly available options history that we track here at Benzinga.</p>
<p>Whether these are institutions or just wealthy individuals, we don't know. But when something this big happens with ORCL, it often means somebody knows something is about to happen.</p>
<p>So how do we know what these investors just did? </p>
<p>Today, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga</a>'s options scanner spotted 39 uncommon options trades for Oracle.</p>
<p>This isn't normal.</p>
<p>The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 33% bullish and 51%, bearish.</p>
<p>Out of all of the special options we uncovered, 21 are puts, for a total amount of $2,070,633, and 18 are calls, for a total amount of $938,791.</p>
<h3>Projected Price Targets</h3>
<p>Analyzing the Volume and Open Interest in these contracts, it seems that the big players have been eyeing a price window from $95.0 to $180.0 for Oracle during the past quarter. </p>
<h3>Insights into Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
<p>Examining the volume and open interest provides crucial insights into stock research. This information is key in gauging liquidity and interest levels for Oracle's options at certain strike prices. Below, we present a snapshot of the trends in volume and open interest for calls and puts across Oracle's significant trades, within a strike price range of $95.0 to $180.0, over the past month.</p>
<h3>Oracle Option Activity Analysis: Last 30 Days</h3>
<p><img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1741280492_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>ORCL</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$10.85</td>
<td>$10.65</td>
<td>$10.9</td>
<td>$135.00</td>
<td>$545.0K</td>
<td>420</td>
<td align="right">500</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ORCL</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$21.7</td>
<td>$21.25</td>
<td>$21.75</td>
<td>$170.00</td>
<td>$326.2K</td>
<td>3.0K</td>
<td align="right">150</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ORCL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$14.0</td>
<td>$13.85</td>
<td>$13.85</td>
<td>$160.00</td>
<td>$138.5K</td>
<td>1.7K</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ORCL</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/07/25</td>
<td>$6.5</td>
<td>$6.25</td>
<td>$6.5</td>
<td>$162.50</td>
<td>$125.4K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
<td align="right">211</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ORCL</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$1.88</td>
<td>$1.85</td>
<td>$1.88</td>
<td>$135.00</td>
<td>$112.4K</td>
<td>14.7K</td>
<td align="right">608</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</p>
<h3>About Oracle</h3>
<p>Oracle provides enterprise applications and infrastructure offerings around the world through a variety of flexible IT deployment models, including on-premises, cloud-based, and hybrid. Founded in 1977, Oracle pioneered the first commercial SQL-based relational database management system, which is commonly used for running online transaction processing and data warehousing workloads. Besides database systems, Oracle also sells enterprise resource planning, or ERP, customer relationship management, or CRM, and human capital management, or HCM, applications. Today, Oracle has more than 159,000 full-time employees in over 170 countries.</p>
<h3>Current Position of Oracle</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a trading volume of 3,908,152, the price of ORCL is down by -4.12%, reaching $154.91.</li>
<li>Current RSI values indicate that the stock is may be approaching oversold.</li>
<li>Next earnings report is scheduled for 4 days from now.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What The Experts Say On Oracle</h3>
<p>1 market experts have recently issued ratings for this stock, with a consensus target price of $220.0.</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;adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=options-activity&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage"><strong>Click here for access</strong></a>.<br />
&#x2A; In a cautious move, an analyst from Guggenheim downgraded its rating to Buy, setting a price target of $220. </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 Oracle with <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a> for real-time alerts.</p>


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What the Options Market Tells Us About Oracle

<p><strong>Victorias Secret &amp; Co.&nbsp;</strong>(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VSCO#NYSE">VSCO</a>) shares are trading lower on Thursday after the company issued first-quarter and FY25 sales <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/03/44165610/victorias-secret-delivers-solid-q4-results-but-ceo-warns-of-near-term-headwinds" rel="noreferrer noopener">guidance below estimates.</a></p>
<p>Revenue rose&nbsp;1%&nbsp;year over year to&nbsp;$2.11&nbsp;billion, beating the consensus of&nbsp;$2.09 billion, and adjusted EPS&nbsp;of&nbsp;$2.60 <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/earnings" rel="noreferrer noopener">beat&nbsp;the consensus of&nbsp;$2.30</a>.</p>
<p>The company expects&nbsp;net sales of&nbsp;$1.30 billion – $1.33 billion vs. consensus of $1.39 billion&nbsp;for the&nbsp;first quarter and $6.2 billion – $6.3 billion&nbsp;vs. <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/calendars/guidance" rel="noreferrer noopener">consensus of $6.34 billion for FY25</a>.</p>
<p><strong>J.P. Morgan</strong> analyst Matthew R. Boss lowered the price forecast from $43.00 to<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/VSCO/analyst-ratings" rel="noreferrer noopener"> $35.00, with a Neutral rating</a>.</p>
<p>The analyst writes that for the balance of the year, management&#8217;s full-year guidance implies that the second quarter-fourth quarter revenues will accelerate to +1% growth on average (&gt; first quarter&#8217;s -4% to -2% guidance range).</p>
<p>Boss notes that second quarter-fourth quarter same-store-sales comparisons on a 1-year basis are sequentially harder versus first quarter by 670bps.</p>
<p>The analyst writes that after recent leadership changes in the C-Suite and merchandising/product functions, VSCO is starting to see topline growth across both the VS and PINK brands.</p>
<p>Although the turnaround is still in the early stages, there is a multi-year opportunity to drive higher full-price selling, expand gross margins, and leverage SG&amp;A on sustained revenue growth, ultimately improving operating margins, says the analyst.</p>
<p>The analyst cut the FY25 EPS estimates to $2.30 from $2.74 (vs. Street $2.80) and expects FY26 EPS of $2.40 (vs. Street $3.14).</p>
<p>Other analyst&#8217;s price forecast revisions include:</p>
<ul>
<li><strong>Wells Fargo</strong> analyst Ike Boruchow cut the price forecast from $40 to $25, while keeping an Equal-Weight rating.</li>
<li><strong>BMO Capital </strong>analyst Simeon Siegel reiterated an Outperform rating and lowered the price forecast from $46 to $31.</li>
<li><strong>Telsey Advisory Group </strong>analyst Dana Telsey kept a Market Perform rating and slashed the price forecast from $40 to $24.</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Price Action:</strong> VSCO shares are down 2.96% at $21.55 at the last check Thursday.</p>
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Victoria's Secret Turnaround In Progress But Challenges Remain: Analyst Lowers Forecast

<p>Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bearish stance on <strong>Adobe</strong> (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ADBE#NASDAQ">ADBE</a>).</p>
<p>And retail traders should know.</p>
<p>We noticed this today when the trades showed up on publicly available options history that we track here at Benzinga.</p>
<p>Whether these are institutions or just wealthy individuals, we don't know. But when something this big happens with ADBE, it often means somebody knows something is about to happen.</p>
<p>So how do we know what these investors just did? </p>
<p>Today, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga</a>'s options scanner spotted 29 uncommon options trades for Adobe.</p>
<p>This isn't normal.</p>
<p>The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 34% bullish and 55%, bearish.</p>
<p>Out of all of the special options we uncovered, 14 are puts, for a total amount of $788,618, and 15 are calls, for a total amount of $684,345.</p>
<h3>What's The Price Target?</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 $220.0 and $560.0 for Adobe, spanning the last three months.</p>
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Trends</h3>
<p>Assessing the volume and open interest is a strategic step in options trading. These metrics shed light on the liquidity and investor interest in Adobe's options at specified strike prices. The forthcoming data visualizes the fluctuation in volume and open interest for both calls and puts, linked to Adobe's substantial trades, within a strike price spectrum from $220.0 to $560.0 over the preceding 30 days.</p>
<h3>Adobe 30-Day Option Volume &amp; Interest Snapshot</h3>
<p><img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1741280487_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>ADBE</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$10.05</td>
<td>$9.75</td>
<td>$9.93</td>
<td>$420.00</td>
<td>$148.9K</td>
<td>4.1K</td>
<td align="right">150</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ADBE</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$250.5</td>
<td>$247.75</td>
<td>$250.5</td>
<td>$220.00</td>
<td>$125.2K</td>
<td>15</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ADBE</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>04/04/25</td>
<td>$20.15</td>
<td>$18.8</td>
<td>$20.15</td>
<td>$450.00</td>
<td>$100.7K</td>
<td>73</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ADBE</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>08/15/25</td>
<td>$51.0</td>
<td>$50.9</td>
<td>$51.0</td>
<td>$475.00</td>
<td>$76.5K</td>
<td>58</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ADBE</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/14/25</td>
<td>$48.3</td>
<td>$47.8</td>
<td>$48.3</td>
<td>$490.00</td>
<td>$72.4K</td>
<td>39</td>
<td align="right">15</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</p>
<h3>About Adobe</h3>
<p>Adobe provides content creation, document management, and digital marketing and advertising software and services to creative professionals and marketers for creating, managing, delivering, measuring, optimizing, and engaging with compelling content multiple operating systems, devices, and media. The company operates with three segments: digital media content creation, digital experience for marketing solutions, and publishing for legacy products (less than 5% of revenue).</p>
<p>Having examined the options trading patterns of Adobe, our attention now turns directly to the company. This shift allows us to delve into its present market position and performance</p>
<h3>Current Position of Adobe</h3>
<ul>
<li>Currently trading with a volume of 674,542, the ADBE's price is down by -0.46%, now at $449.18. </li>
<li>RSI readings suggest the stock is currently may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Anticipated earnings release is in 6 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Expert Opinions on Adobe</h3>
<p>2 market experts have recently issued ratings for this stock, with a consensus target price of $552.5.</p>
<p><strong>Unusual Options Activity Detected: Smart Money on the Move</strong></p>
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&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from BMO Capital continues to hold a Outperform rating for Adobe, targeting a price of $515.<br />
&#x2A; In a cautious move, an analyst from RBC Capital downgraded its rating to Outperform, setting a price target of $590. </p>
<p>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.</p>
<p>If you want to stay updated on the latest options trades for Adobe, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a> gives you real-time options trades alerts.</p>


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Market Whales and Their Recent Bets on ADBE Options

<p>Whales with a lot of money to spend have taken a noticeably bearish stance on <strong>Philip Morris Intl</strong>.</p>
<p>Looking at options history for Philip Morris Intl (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PM#NYSE">PM</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 40% with bearish.</p>
<p>From the overall spotted trades, 5 are puts, for a total amount of $238,106 and 5, calls, for a total amount of $336,708.</p>
<h3>Expected Price Movements</h3>
<p>Analyzing the Volume and Open Interest in these contracts, it seems that the big players have been eyeing a price window from $85.0 to $170.0 for Philip Morris Intl during the past quarter. </p>
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Development</h3>
<p>In terms of liquidity and interest, the mean open interest for Philip Morris Intl options trades today is 1068.0 with a total volume of 324.00.</p>
<p>In the following chart, we are able to follow the development of volume and open interest of call and put options for Philip Morris Intl's big money trades within a strike price range of $85.0 to $170.0 over the last 30 days.</p>
<h3>Philip Morris Intl 30-Day Option Volume &amp; Interest Snapshot</h3>
<p><img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1741280482_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" /></p>
<h3>Significant Options Trades Detected:</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>PM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$7.8</td>
<td>$7.7</td>
<td>$7.8</td>
<td>$160.00</td>
<td>$125.5K</td>
<td>3.4K</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>03/07/25</td>
<td>$68.9</td>
<td>$68.2</td>
<td>$68.54</td>
<td>$85.00</td>
<td>$54.8K</td>
<td>8</td>
<td align="right">40</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>03/07/25</td>
<td>$68.9</td>
<td>$67.8</td>
<td>$68.37</td>
<td>$85.00</td>
<td>$54.6K</td>
<td>8</td>
<td align="right">16</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PM</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$18.3</td>
<td>$18.0</td>
<td>$18.21</td>
<td>$170.00</td>
<td>$50.9K</td>
<td>191</td>
<td align="right">56</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>03/07/25</td>
<td>$63.9</td>
<td>$63.2</td>
<td>$63.55</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
<td>$50.8K</td>
<td>8</td>
<td align="right">40</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</p>
<h3>About Philip Morris Intl</h3>
<p>Created from the international operations of Altria in 2008, Philip Morris International sells cigarettes and reduced-risk products, including heatsticks, vapes, and oral nicotine offerings primarily outside of the US. With the 2023 acquisition of Swedish Match, a leading manufacturer of traditional oral tobacco products and nicotine pouches primarily in the US and Scandinavia, PMI has not only diversified away from smokeable products but also gained a toehold into the US to sell its iQOS heated tobacco product.</p>
<p>After a thorough review of the options trading surrounding Philip Morris Intl, we move to examine the company in more detail. This includes an assessment of its current market status and performance.</p>
<h3>Present Market Standing of Philip Morris Intl</h3>
<ul>
<li>Currently trading with a volume of 1,434,830, the PM's price is up by 0.01%, now at $153.16. </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>What The Experts Say On Philip Morris Intl</h3>
<p>A total of 4 professional analysts have given their take on this stock in the last 30 days, setting an average price target of $153.75.</p>
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&#x2A; An analyst from Stifel persists with their Buy rating on Philip Morris Intl, maintaining a target price of $160.<br />
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Barclays continues to hold a Overweight rating for Philip Morris Intl, targeting a price of $175.<br />
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from UBS keeps a Sell rating on Philip Morris Intl with a target price of $120.<br />
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from JP Morgan continues to hold a Overweight rating for Philip Morris Intl, targeting a price of $160. </p>
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Smart Money Is Betting Big In Philip Morris Intl Options

<p><strong>Kevin O&#8217;Leary</strong> has a sharp message for consumers drowning in credit card debt: take a hard look at your closet. According to the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/startups/24/09/40839130/were-looking-for-a-real-a-e-and-youre-in-kevin-oleary-on-how-he-got-his-infamous-shark-tank-role">&#8220;Shark Tank&#8221; investor</a>, most people only wear about 25% of what they own, while the other 75% is just &#8220;dead money.&#8221;</p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">The Cost of Unworn Clothes</h2>
<p>&#8220;One of the reasons I&#8217;m an investor in almost all the credit card companies is they make a lot of money on a predatory basis,&#8221; O&#8217;Leary said in a recent <a href="https://x.com/kevinolearytv/status/1896225233457005037">video</a>. &#8220;They get you to spend on things you don&#8217;t need. Go into your closet and look at your shoes, your jeans, your T-shirts, and your suits. Just there. Everybody has those, men or women. You&#8217;re only wearing 25% of them.&#8221;</p>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Credit card companies love getting you to buy things you don't need. Go check your closet—you're only wearing 25% of what's in there. That other 75%? Dead money. <br /><br />If you'd invested that cash instead, you'd be sitting on millions at retirement. But hey, enjoy those sneakers. <a href="https://t.co/6w6wNg8Rd3">pic.twitter.com/6w6wNg8Rd3</a></p>
<p>&mdash; Kevin O&#39;Leary aka Mr. Wonderful (@kevinolearytv) <a href="https://twitter.com/kevinolearytv/status/1896225233457005037?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 2, 2025</a></p></blockquote>
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<li><strong>The average 401(k) balance soars to a record-breaking high – <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/average-401k-balances-soars-to-record-high"><strong>Here's how to know if your nest egg is keeping pace.</strong></a></strong></li>
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<p>Instead of letting money sit in unworn clothing, O&#8217;Leary argues that investing even a fraction of that cash could make a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/03/44081583/my-mom-was-not-a-stock-analyst-just-a-working-woman-when-she-passed-she-was-rich-kevin-oleary-reveals-her-lifelong-process-you-can-copy">huge difference in the long run</a>. &#8220;That money is dead. It could have made eight percent a year. And you do that for 60 years, you have nothing to speak of,&#8221; he warned.</p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Americans Are Drowning in Credit Card Debt</h2>
<p>O&#8217;Leary&#8217;s concerns come at a time when credit card debt in the U.S. has hit an all-time high. By the end of the fourth quarter of 2024, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/02/43888952/americans-owe-a-record-1-21-trillion-in-credit-card-debt-expert-warns-theres-no-end-in-sight">Americans owed a record $1.21 trillion</a> on their credit cards, up $45 billion from the previous quarter. Holiday spending played a major role, with consumers shelling out $702 billion during the season, <a href="https://fred.stlouisfed.org/series/RSXFSN">according to the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis</a>.</p>
<p><strong>Trending: Can you guess how many Americans successfully retire with $1,000,000 saved?<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/1milsaved"><strong> The percentage may shock you</strong></a>.</strong></p>
<p>At the same time, more Americans are falling behind on their payments. Over 10.9% of credit card accounts were more than 90 days delinquent in the third quarter of 2024, the highest rate since 2012. LendingTree Chief Credit Analyst <strong>Matt Schulz</strong> <a href="https://www.nbcnews.com/business/personal-finance/credit-card-debt-hit-record-1point21-trillion-no-one-surprised-rcna192128">explained</a> the reason behind the rising debt: &#8220;Stubborn inflation has shrunk a lot of Americans&#8217; financial margin for error from slim to about none, forcing people to lean more heavily on credit card debt.&#8221;</p>
<p>Adding to the strain, the average credit card interest rate has climbed above 20%, making it even harder for those carrying a balance to pay off their debt.</p>
<p><strong><em>See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/gbr-savings-by-age"><strong><em>If You're Age 35, 50, or 60: Here&#8217;s How Much You Should Have Saved Vs. Invested By Now</em></strong></a></em></strong></p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">O&#8217;Leary's Simple Investment Strategy</h2>
<p>O&#8217;Leary believes the cycle of overspending and accumulating debt is setting people up for financial failure. Instead, he suggests a simple alternative: &#8220;If all you did was take 15% of your salary and put it into, you know, a very simple portfolio, just buy the index, the S&amp;P, you&#8217;d have a million and a half dollars when you retire.&#8221;</p>
<p>With the average American salary at $69,000, setting aside 15%—or about $10,350 per year—into an S&amp;P 500 index fund could <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/smartasset">build substantial wealth over time</a>.</p>
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Kevin O'Leary Says Your Closet Is Full Of 'Dead Money'—Invest Instead, And You Could Retire With Millions

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Management

SBUX

Reported March 5, 2025: "Starbucks CEO Tells Workers To Step It Up After Layoffs; Brian Niccol Says Coffee Chain's Turnaround Hinges On Greater Accountability; 'We Own Whether Or Not This Place Grows'" - WSJ

Macro Economic Events

Global

Economics

Mexico President Claudia Sheinbaum Says Agreement To Pause Tariffs On Mexico's USMCA-Compliant Goods Is Until April 2; We Will Also Work Together On Crossing Of Guns Into Mexico

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<p>Hemostemix Inc.&nbsp;(TSXV:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HEM#TSXV">HEM</a>) (OTCQB:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HMTXF#OTCQB">HMTXF</a>) (FSE: 2VF0) ("Hemostemix" or "HEM"), an autologous angiogenic stem cell company that has safely treated 498 patients for various forms of cardiovascular disease, including vascular dementia, announces its collaboration with Firefly Neuroscience, Inc.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AIFF#NASDAQ">AIFF</a>) ("Firefly"), an Artificial Intelligence ("AI") company developing innovative solutions that improve brain health outcomes for patients with neurological and mental disorders.</p>
<p>Hemostemix and Firefly will study brain wave activity in up to 100 patients before and after treatment with ACP-01 at baseline, 3-months, and 6-months post-treatment (the "Phase 1").</p>
<p>Hemostemix's Phase 1 clinical trial of vascular dementia is in line with Firefly's collaborations with globally recognized companies, such as <a href="https://api.newsfilecorp.com/redirect/zEOgMSVq8m">Bright Minds</a>, <a href="https://api.newsfilecorp.com/redirect/4QpovibV0V">Novartis</a> and <a href="https://api.newsfilecorp.com/redirect/jpDzBSo5qM">Takeda.</a> Through the collaboration, Hemostemix will leverage Firefly's proprietary database of 77,000 EEG brain scans across twelve disorders. Hemostemix and FireFly will work together to generate an exploratory endpoint to objectively prove that intrathecal injection of ACP-01 is a safe, preliminarily efficacious, and clinically relevant treatment for vascular dementia.</p>


Biotech

General

AIFF

HMTXF

TSXV:HEM

Hemostemix And FireFly Neuroscience's Brain Network Analytics Engage To Complete Phase 1 Vascular Dementia Clinical Trial Of ACP-01

<p>Retailers are facing selling pressure this week following warnings about continued consumer uncertainty and the potential <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/03/44140954/tariffs-cast-a-shadow-over-best-buy-target-but-is-it-a-buying-opportunity">impacts of tariffs</a>.</p>
<p><strong>What To Know:</strong> Trade war fears are rising after President <strong>Donald Trump</strong> imposed 25% tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico earlier this week. Trump also doubled tariffs on China from 10% to 20%, which has been met with retaliatory tariffs on American goods.</p>
<p>Consumer confidence has also soured in recent months as some GDP forecasts have turned negative and consumer spending&nbsp;unexpectedly <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/econ-s/25/02/43736972/us-retail-sales-fall-more-than-expected-raise-growth-concerns" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">declined in January</a>. Inflation also remains top of mind with&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/02/43667632/inflation-rises-in-january-housing-costs-up-adding-to-consumers-2025-concerns" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Consumer Price Index&nbsp;data</a>&nbsp;from January showing a 3% rise, above economist forecasts.&nbsp;If inflation remains elevated above the Federal Reserve's 2% goal, rates are not likely to come down anytime soon.</p>
<p>Earnings from retailers this week have also weighed on consumer sentiment. Despite beating estimates on the top and bottom lines in the fourth quarter, <strong>Target Corp</strong> (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TGT#NYSE">TGT</a>) shares plunged after the retailer warned that February sales were weak and said it expects to see a &#8220;meaningful&#8221; decline in profits in the first quarter.</p>
<p>Target attributed &#8220;soft&#8221; February sales to declining consumer confidence paired with cold weather, per <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2025/03/04/target-tgt-q4-2024-earnings.html">CNBC</a>. </p>
<p>&#8220;Looking ahead, we expect to see a moderation in this trend as apparel sales respond to warmer weather around the country, and consumers turn to Target for upcoming seasonal moments such as the Easter holiday,&#8221; CFO <strong>Jim Lee</strong> said. &#8220;We will continue to monitor these trends and will remain appropriately cautious with our expectations for the year ahead.&#8221;</p>
<p>Target CEO <strong>Brian Cornell</strong> also told CNBC that Trump&#8217;s tariffs on Mexican imports that went into effect on Tuesday could end up causing Target and other grocers to increase prices on produce such as bananas, strawberries and avocados. </p>
<p><strong>Related Link: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/03/44149833/trump-delays-ford-gm-stellantis-from-from-tariffs-on-mexico-canada-for-one-month">Trump Delays Ford, GM, Stellantis Tariffs On Mexico, Canada For One Month</a></strong></p>
<p><strong>Best Buy Co</strong> (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BBY#NYSE">BBY</a>) also reported earnings this week that came in above analyst expectations, but shares traded down after CEO <strong>Corie Barry</strong> warned price increases are &#8220;highly likely&#8221; due to Trump&#8217;s tariffs, according to <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2025/03/04/best-buy-bby-q4-2025-earnings.html">CNBC</a>.</p>
<p>Barry told investors and analysts on the earnings call that about 55% of Best Buy&#8217;s products are sourced from China and about 20% come from Mexico. </p>
<p>&#8220;Trade is critically important to our business and industry. The consumer electronic supply chain is highly global, technical and complex. We expect our vendors across our entire assortment will pass along some level of tariff costs to retailers, making price increases for American consumers highly likely,&#8221; Barry said.</p>
<p>Although the company only directly imports about 2% to 3% of its products, Best Buy is reportedly making adjustments to its supply chain sourcing in response to tariffs. The company also expressed concerns about the consumer&#8217;s ability to keep spending in the face of price increases. </p>
<p>"The giant wild card here, obviously, is how the consumers are going to react to the price increases, in light of a lot of price increases potentially throughout the year and a general consumer confidence that is showing little signs of weakness at the moment," Best Buy CFO <strong>Matt Bilunas </strong>reportedly said on the conference call following earnings.</p>
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Regulations

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<p><strong>Tonix Pharmaceuticals Holding Corp</strong> (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TNXP#NASDAQ">TNXP</a>) shares have surged 115% to $16.85 since Monday's open, driven by a series of key business updates this week.</p>
<p><strong>What To Know:</strong> Tonix this week <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/03/g44104557/tonix-pharmaceuticals-presented-data-and-analyses-of-tnx-102-sl-treatment-effects-on-fibromyalgia-">announced data</a> regarding its fibromyalgia treatment, TNX-102 SL, presenting Phase 3 data at the 7th International Congress on Controversies in Fibromyalgia. </p>
<p>The study showed that the sublingual formulation demonstrated a statistically significant improvement in the primary endpoint of reduction in fibromyalgia pain reduced pain. The U.S. FDA has set an August 15, 2025, Prescription Drug User Fee Act (PDUFA) goal date for potential marketing approval.</p>
<p>Tonix also announced the appointment of <strong>Siobhan Fogarty</strong> as Chief Technical Officer and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/03/g44137620/tonix-pharmaceuticals-to-present-at-the-2025-virtual-investor-summit">confirmed</a> <strong>COO Jessica Morris</strong> will present at the <strong>2025 Virtual Investor Summit</strong> on March 11.</p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">How To Buy TNXP Stock</h2>
<p>Besides going to a brokerage platform to purchase a share &#8211; or fractional share &#8211; of stock, you can also gain access to shares either by buying an exchange traded fund (ETF) that holds the stock itself, or by allocating yourself to a strategy in your 401(k) that would seek to acquire shares in a mutual fund or other instrument. </p>
<p>For example, in Tonix Pharmaceuticals&#8217; case, it is in the Health Care sector. An ETF will likely hold shares in many liquid and large companies that help track that sector, allowing an investor to gain exposure to the trends within that segment.</p>
<p>According to data from&nbsp;<a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/register174">Benzinga Pro</a>, TNXP has a 52-week high of $1,216.00 and a 52-week low of $6.76.</p>


TNXP

Tonix Pharmaceuticals (TNXP) Stock Is Up 115% This Week: What's Going On?

<p>Financial giants have made a conspicuous bullish move on Burlington Stores. Our analysis of options history for Burlington Stores (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BURL#NYSE">BURL</a>) revealed 13 unusual trades.</p>
<p>Delving into the details, we found 38% of traders were bullish, while 30% showed bearish tendencies. Out of all the trades we spotted, 2 were puts, with a value of $122,670, and 11 were calls, valued at $637,840.</p>
<h3>Predicted Price Range</h3>
<p>Analyzing the Volume and Open Interest in these contracts, it seems that the big players have been eyeing a price window from $230.0 to $300.0 for Burlington Stores during the past quarter. </p>
<h3>Analyzing Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
<p>Looking at the volume and open interest is a powerful move while trading options. This data can help you track the liquidity and interest for Burlington Stores'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 Burlington Stores's whale trades within a strike price range from $230.0 to $300.0 in the last 30 days. </p>
<h3>Burlington Stores Call and Put Volume: 30-Day Overview</h3>
<p><img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1741279592_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>BURL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$27.7</td>
<td>$26.9</td>
<td>$27.19</td>
<td>$240.00</td>
<td>$249.3K</td>
<td>2.0K</td>
<td align="right">527</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BURL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$8.8</td>
<td>$8.0</td>
<td>$8.52</td>
<td>$267.50</td>
<td>$79.6K</td>
<td>0</td>
<td align="right">571</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BURL</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$8.9</td>
<td>$6.3</td>
<td>$7.3</td>
<td>$250.00</td>
<td>$72.6K</td>
<td>31</td>
<td align="right">119</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BURL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$27.4</td>
<td>$26.8</td>
<td>$27.08</td>
<td>$240.00</td>
<td>$65.0K</td>
<td>2.0K</td>
<td align="right">230</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BURL</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$51.0</td>
<td>$50.0</td>
<td>$50.0</td>
<td>$300.00</td>
<td>$50.0K</td>
<td>0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</p>
<h3>About Burlington Stores</h3>
<p>Burlington Stores Inc is off-price retailer offering an extensive selection of in-season, fashion-focused merchandise including: women's ready-to-wear apparel, menswear, youth apparel, baby, beauty, footwear, accessories, home, toys, gifts and coats. Company sell a broad selection of desirable, first-quality, current-brand, labeled merchandise acquired directly from nationally recognized manufacturers and other suppliers. Company sell product in category such as Ladies apparel, Accessories and shoes, Home, Mens apparel, Kids apparel and baby and Outerwear.</p>
<p>After a thorough review of the options trading surrounding Burlington Stores, we move to examine the company in more detail. This includes an assessment of its current market status and performance.</p>
<h3>Present Market Standing of Burlington Stores</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a trading volume of 1,556,967, the price of BURL is up by 11.61%, reaching $264.46.</li>
<li>Current RSI values indicate that the stock is may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Next earnings report is scheduled for 0 days from now.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What Analysts Are Saying About Burlington Stores</h3>
<p>2 market experts have recently issued ratings for this stock, with a consensus target price of $340.0.</p>
<p><strong>Unusual Options Activity Detected: Smart Money on the Move</strong></p>
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&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Telsey Advisory Group keeps a Outperform rating on Burlington Stores with a target price of $340.<br />
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Telsey Advisory Group continues to hold a Outperform rating for Burlington Stores, targeting a price of $340. </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 Burlington Stores options trades with real-time alerts from <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>.</p>


BURL

Decoding Burlington Stores's Options Activity: What's the Big Picture?

<p>Financial giants have made a conspicuous bullish move on Royal Caribbean Gr. Our analysis of options history for Royal Caribbean Gr (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RCL#NYSE">RCL</a>) revealed 11 unusual trades.</p>
<p>Delving into the details, we found 36% of traders were bullish, while 18% showed bearish tendencies. Out of all the trades we spotted, 9 were puts, with a value of $862,880, and 2 were calls, valued at $81,500.</p>
<h3>What's The Price Target?</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 $220.0 and $310.0 for Royal Caribbean Gr, spanning the last three months.</p>
<h3>Analyzing Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
<p>In terms of liquidity and interest, the mean open interest for Royal Caribbean Gr options trades today is 257.0 with a total volume of 1,835.00.</p>
<p>In the following chart, we are able to follow the development of volume and open interest of call and put options for Royal Caribbean Gr's big money trades within a strike price range of $220.0 to $310.0 over the last 30 days.</p>
<h3>Royal Caribbean Gr 30-Day Option Volume &amp; Interest Snapshot</h3>
<p><img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1741279588_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 align="right"><strong>Open Interest</strong></th>
<th align="right"><strong>Volume</strong></th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>RCL</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$27.45</td>
<td>$25.85</td>
<td>$25.85</td>
<td>$240.00</td>
<td>$183.5K</td>
<td align="right">532</td>
<td align="right">71</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>RCL</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$27.2</td>
<td>$26.05</td>
<td>$26.68</td>
<td>$240.00</td>
<td>$133.4K</td>
<td align="right">532</td>
<td align="right">121</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>RCL</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$26.65</td>
<td>$26.05</td>
<td>$26.65</td>
<td>$240.00</td>
<td>$133.2K</td>
<td align="right">532</td>
<td align="right">171</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>RCL</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$26.95</td>
<td>$26.35</td>
<td>$26.63</td>
<td>$240.00</td>
<td>$132.8K</td>
<td align="right">532</td>
<td align="right">271</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>RCL</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$26.95</td>
<td>$25.75</td>
<td>$25.75</td>
<td>$240.00</td>
<td>$128.7K</td>
<td align="right">532</td>
<td align="right">381</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</p>
<h3>About Royal Caribbean Gr</h3>
<p>Royal Caribbean is the world's second-largest cruise company, operating 66 ships across five global and partner brands in the cruise vacation industry. Brands the company operates include Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises, and Silversea. The company also has a 50% investment in a joint venture that operates TUI Cruises and Hapag-Lloyd Cruises. The selection of brands in the portfolio allows Royal to compete on the basis of innovation, quality of ships and service, variety of itineraries, choice of destinations, and price. The company completed the divestiture of its Azamara brand in 2021 and plans to launch its new Celebrity River Cruise brand in 2027.</p>
<p>Having examined the options trading patterns of Royal Caribbean Gr, our attention now turns directly to the company. This shift allows us to delve into its present market position and performance</p>
<h3>Royal Caribbean Gr's Current Market Status</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a volume of 917,790, the price of RCL is down -3.0% at $224.36. </li>
<li>RSI indicators hint that the underlying stock may be oversold.</li>
<li>Next earnings are expected to be released in 49 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What The Experts Say On Royal Caribbean Gr</h3>
<p>In the last month, 3 experts released ratings on this stock with an average target price of $291.67.</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;adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=options-activity&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage"><strong>Click here for access</strong></a>.<br />
&#x2A; An analyst from Susquehanna has decided to maintain their Positive rating on Royal Caribbean Gr, which currently sits at a price target of $295.<br />
&#x2A; An analyst from Tigress Financial persists with their Buy rating on Royal Caribbean Gr, maintaining a target price of $330.<br />
&#x2A; Showing optimism, an analyst from Loop Capital upgrades its rating to Buy with a revised price target of $250. </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 Royal Caribbean Gr with <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a> for real-time alerts.</p>


Decoding Royal Caribbean Gr's Options Activity: What's the Big Picture?

<p>Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bullish stance on <strong>Freeport-McMoRan</strong> (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FCX#NYSE">FCX</a>).</p>
<p>And retail traders should know.</p>
<p>We noticed this today when the positions showed up on publicly available options history that we track here at Benzinga.</p>
<p>Whether these are institutions or just wealthy individuals, we don't know. But when something this big happens with FCX, it often means somebody knows something is about to happen.</p>
<p>Today, Benzinga's options scanner spotted 8 options trades for <strong>Freeport-McMoRan</strong>.</p>
<p>This isn't normal.</p>
<p>The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 62% bullish and 25%, bearish.</p>
<p>Out of all of the options we uncovered, there was 1 put, for a total amount of $101,601, and 7, calls, for a total amount of $853,640.</p>
<h3>What's The Price Target?</h3>
<p>Analyzing the Volume and Open Interest in these contracts, it seems that the big players have been eyeing a price window from $20.0 to $45.0 for Freeport-McMoRan during the past quarter. </p>
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Trends</h3>
<p>In today's trading context, the average open interest for options of Freeport-McMoRan stands at 12181.14, with a total volume reaching 6,842.00. The accompanying chart delineates the progression of both call and put option volume and open interest for high-value trades in Freeport-McMoRan, situated within the strike price corridor from $20.0 to $45.0, throughout the last 30 days.</p>
<h3>Freeport-McMoRan Option Activity Analysis: Last 30 Days</h3>
<p><img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1741279582_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" /></p>
<h3>Significant Options Trades Detected:</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><strong>Volume</strong></th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>FCX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$1.74</td>
<td>$1.7</td>
<td>$1.74</td>
<td>$43.00</td>
<td>$435.0K</td>
<td>641</td>
<td>2.5K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>FCX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$0.93</td>
<td>$0.88</td>
<td>$0.92</td>
<td>$45.00</td>
<td>$138.0K</td>
<td>13.3K</td>
<td>1.5K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>FCX</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/20/26</td>
<td>$6.45</td>
<td>$6.2</td>
<td>$6.39</td>
<td>$40.00</td>
<td>$101.6K</td>
<td>233</td>
<td>159</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>FCX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$19.1</td>
<td>$18.85</td>
<td>$19.0</td>
<td>$20.00</td>
<td>$76.0K</td>
<td>234</td>
<td>0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>FCX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$1.17</td>
<td>$1.16</td>
<td>$1.16</td>
<td>$39.00</td>
<td>$58.0K</td>
<td>6.7K</td>
<td>613</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</p>
<h3>About Freeport-McMoRan</h3>
<p>Freeport-McMoRan owns stakes in 10 copper mines, led by its 49% ownership of the Grasberg copper and gold operations in Indonesia, 55% of the Cerro Verde mine in Peru, and 72% of Morenci in Arizona. It sold around 1.2 million metric tons of copper (its share) in 2024, making it the one of the world's largest copper miners by volume. It also sold about 900,000 ounces of gold, mostly from Grasberg, and 70 million pounds of molybdenum. It had about 25 years of copper reserves at end December 2024. we expect it to sell similar amounts of copper midcycle in 2029, though we expect gold volumes to decline to about 700,000 ounces then due to falling production at Grasberg.</p>
<p>Having examined the options trading patterns of Freeport-McMoRan, our attention now turns directly to the company. This shift allows us to delve into its present market position and performance</p>
<h3>Present Market Standing of Freeport-McMoRan</h3>
<ul>
<li>Currently trading with a volume of 6,729,244, the FCX's price is up by 1.23%, now at $38.63. </li>
<li>RSI readings suggest the stock is currently may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Anticipated earnings release is in 47 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What The Experts Say On Freeport-McMoRan</h3>
<p>2 market experts have recently issued ratings for this stock, with a consensus target price of $47.5.</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;adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=options-activity&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage"><strong>Click here for access</strong></a>.<br />
&#x2A; An analyst from Deutsche Bank has elevated its stance to Buy, setting a new price target at $47.<br />
&#x2A; An analyst from Jefferies upgraded its action to Buy with a price target of $48. </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 Freeport-McMoRan with <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a> for real-time alerts.</p>


Decoding Freeport-McMoRan's Options Activity: What's the Big Picture?

<p><strong>Exxon Mobil Corp</strong> (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XOM#NYSE">XOM</a>) shares are trading lower by 6.5% to $104.39 since Monday&#8217;s open. The decline this week comes as crude oil prices slump to a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/XLE">six-month low</a> following a larger-than-expected build in U.S. crude inventories, raising concerns about weakening demand.</p>
<p><strong>What To Know:</strong> As the largest U.S. oil major, Exxon relies heavily on strong crude prices to drive its upstream earnings. Lower oil prices directly impact its production revenues, reducing cash flow that funds dividends and capital expenditures. </p>
<p>Additionally, Exxon's refining and chemical businesses, which typically act as a hedge against oil price declines, could also fall under pressure due to weaker margins and softening global demand.</p>
<p><strong>Read Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/global/25/03/44164706/european-central-bank-cuts-interest-rates-marking-sixth-cut-in-9-months">European Central Bank Cuts Interest Rates Marking Sixth Cut In 9 Months</a></strong></p>
<p><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/forex/25/03/44103558/asia-and-europe-markets-decline-oil-falls-as-opec-confirms-output-hike-global-markets-today-while-us-slept">OPEC+'s decision</a> to move forward with its planned April rollback of production cuts has added further uncertainty, fueling concerns about an oversupplied market. Exxon has focused on expanding production in key regions like the Permian Basin and Guyana, but lower crude prices could challenge profitability in these areas.</p>
<p>With <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/25/03/44134694/trumps-tariff-tactics-could-be-a-strategic-distraction-from-looming-government-shutdown-says-us-policy-strategist-he-may-be-seeking-shelter-from-other-stories">macroeconomic headwinds</a>, market volatility and oil prices under pressure, Exxon faces increasing challenges to maintain earnings growth, prompting today's stock decline to a fresh yearly low. Investors remain wary of the company's near-term outlook.</p>
<p><strong>Read Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/03/44160535/exxonmobil-and-qatarenergys-golden-pass-lng-project-gets-extended-export-permit-from-us-energy-department">ExxonMobil And QatarEnergy&#8217;s Golden Pass LNG Project Gets Extended Export Permit From US Energy Department</a></strong></p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">How To Buy XOM Stock</h2>
<p>Besides going to a brokerage platform to purchase a share &#8211; or fractional share &#8211; of stock, you can also gain access to shares either by buying an exchange traded fund (ETF) that holds the stock itself, or by allocating yourself to a strategy in your 401(k) that would seek to acquire shares in a mutual fund or other instrument. </p>
<p>For example, in Exxon Mobil&#8217;s case, it is in the Energy sector. An ETF will likely hold shares in many liquid and large companies that help track that sector, allowing an investor to gain exposure to the trends within that segment.</p>
<p>According to data from <a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/register174">Benzinga Pro</a>, XOM has a 52-week high of $126.34 and a 52-week low of $103.67.</p>


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