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Getty Images Holdings Inc is engaged in the core mission of bringing the world's creative and editorial visual content solutions to its customers to engage their audiences. the company has developed market enhancements across e-commerce, content subscriptions, user-generated content, diverse and inclusive content, and proprietary research alongside investment in its technology platform, which includes artificial intelligence and machine learning-driven search functionality and image editing and integrated APIs, to become a trusted industry leader in the visual content. Geographically the company operates in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia-Pacific, out of which a majority of its revenue is generated from the Americas.

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As a common-sense rule, investors should avoid making wholesale decisions based on <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">a single informational source</a>. 
Still, if one had to make such a choice, it would be most practical to follow the smart money trail. That's the opportunity potentially available in semiconductor specialist Applied Materials Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMAT#NASDAQ">AMAT</a>).
Unlike so-called headline enterprises like Apple Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) or Nvidia Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), Applied Materials represents the stagehand of the recent technological surge, which includes artificial intelligence and the proliferation of data centers. The company <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/02/43982556/whats-going-on-with-applied-materials-amat-shares">provides the wafer fabrication tools</a> that are essential for AI chip production. While chipmakers have grabbed most of the attention, they couldn't operate without Applied Materials' advanced fabrication equipment.
Nevertheless, Applied Materials stock doesn't trade in a vacuum. With the Trump administration <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/media/25/03/44347282/recession-fears-gold-records-and-trade-wars-this-week-in-economics">engaged in multiple trade wars</a> and with recession fears rising, growth-oriented enterprises have struggled. AMAT has been no exception, slipping more than 5% since the beginning of the year.
At the same time, the red ink could offer forward-thinking investors with a compelling discount. First, management is making shareholder-friendly moves, recently <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/buybacks/25/03/44218819/applied-materials-hikes-dividend-for-8th-year-greenlights-10-billion-buyback-to-reward-investors">hiking its dividend</a> for the eighth consecutive year. Second, the leadership team greenlit a program to buy back $10 billion worth of AMAT stock over time.
What could be most convincing, though, is the smart money trail.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Unusual Options Activity Signals Upside</h2>
On Monday, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/insights/options/25/03/44363855/unpacking-the-latest-options-trading-trends-in-applied-mat">Benzinga's options scanner</a> identified unusual activity for Applied Materials stock derivatives. Since the options market often represents the playground of sophisticated investors, deciphering the underlying price action could potentially yield actionable insights.
Overall, negotiations have been tight but with a slight edge toward the optimistic side of the spectrum. Yesterday, 46% of transactions carried bullish intentions while 40% were bearish, with the remainder representing neutral wagers. Still, it's the nuances that are arguably the most intriguing.
Primarily, the most bullish transaction in terms of dollar volume was for sold $150 puts with an expiration date of June 20, 2025. Essentially, major players — likely institutional participants — are underwriting the risk that Applied Materials&#8217; stock will not drop materially below the $150 strike price by June 20. If it does, these traders are at risk of assignment, meaning that the other side of the transaction (the put buyers) could exercise their options.
Note that the bid of the aforementioned $150 puts was $9.85. This is the premium that the put writers (sellers) received for underwriting the risk that shares of Applied Materials will not fall significantly southward. By logical deduction, the intrinsic breakeven for the put writers is $140.15. Below this point at expiration, the put writers would lose money.
Of course, options also have time or extrinsic value. Should AMAT stock fall sharply toward the breakeven threshold prior to expiration, the move would likely benefit put buyers. Therefore, retail investors reading Benzinga's options screener have good reason to believe that support should hold around $150.
Stated simply, there's too much money at risk for the sold puts to be a casual wager.
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Finally, AMAT stock benefits from an upward bias. Using data since January 2019, a long position held for any given eight-week period has a 65.3% chance of rising. Under dynamic conditions, this positive probability does not materially change. For example, AMAT is currently up around 1.5% over the trailing five days. In an eight-week hold following a weekly return of up to 5%, the chances of profitability dips only slightly to 63%.
Whether following the smart money or playing the numbers game, AMAT stock appears to be offering a sensible discount.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Charting a Way Forward with Applied Materials</h2>
With a relatively high degree of confidence that Applied Materials stock will be supported at around $150 and with statistical tides generally moving the security northward, speculative investors may consider an optimistic strategy known as the bull call spread. Specifically, the 155/160 spread expiring April 11 looks intriguing for aggressive traders.
This transaction involves buying the $155 call (at a time-of-writing ask of $630) and simultaneously selling the $160 call (at a bid of $390). The proceeds from the short call partially offset the debit paid of the long call, resulting in a net cash outlay of $240, the most that can be lost in the trade. 
Should Applied Materials stock hit or exceed the short strike price of $160 at expiration, the maximum reward is $260, a payout of 108.33%.
Assuming the positive scenario, a four-week position historically features a median return between 6.5% and 8%. Granted, the negative outcome could also materialize, which would negate these implied return targets. However, the sold $150 put by major players suggests that the optimistic outlook may be the likelier one; hence, the deployment of the bullish strategy.
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American Airlines Group's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAL#NYSE">AAL</a>) short percent of float has risen 19.36% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 60.71 million shares sold short, which is 10.48% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 1.45 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
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<h3>American Airlines Group Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1742327125_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for American Airlines Group has grown since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to fall in the near-term but traders should be aware that more shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing American Airlines Group's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>, American Airlines Group's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 9.83%, which means the company has more short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
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Duolingo's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DUOL#NYSE">DUOL</a>) short percent of float has fallen 16.97% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 1.23 million shares sold short, which is 3.18% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 1.0 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
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<h3>Duolingo Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1742327120_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Duolingo has declined since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to rise in the near-term but traders should be aware that less shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Duolingo's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Duolingo's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 4.15%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
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PACCAR's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PCAR#NYSE">PCAR</a>) short percent of float has risen 6.81% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 9.25 million shares sold short, which is 2.04% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 3.54 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/short-interest?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">List of the most shorted stocks</a>
<h3>PACCAR Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1742327115_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for PACCAR has grown since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to fall in the near-term but traders should be aware that more shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing PACCAR's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>, PACCAR's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 5.90%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
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Oil prices tumbled Tuesday afternoon as traders reacted to President Donald Trump&#8216;s call with Russian President Vladimir Putin, which laid the groundwork for a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/ukraine">potential ceasefire in Ukraine. </a>
The West Texas Intermediate light crude, tracked by the United States Oil Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/USO#NYSE">USO</a>), fell over 1% to $67 a barrel, reversing earlier session gains and snapping a two-day winning streak. 
Energy stocks, which on Monday had posted their best two-day streak since October 2022, took a breather as the market digested the geopolitical developments.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">What Was Discussed In the Trump-Putin Call?</h3>
According to a White House readout, Trump and Putin agreed to an immediate halt on attacks targeting Russian and Ukrainian energy and infrastructure sites for 30 days. Additionally, they outlined plans for negotiations in the Middle East to establish a maritime ceasefire in the Black Sea.
Trump, in a post on Truth Social, described the call as "very good and productive," adding that "many elements of a Contract for Peace were discussed." He indicated that both Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy "would like to see an end of the hostility. 
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&#8220;We agreed to an immediate ceasefire on all energy and infrastructure, with an understanding that we will work quickly towards a complete ceasefire and, ultimately, an end to this very horrible war,&#8221; Trump wrote.
Putin, according to Russian sources, said that any resolution must be "comprehensive, sustainable, and long-term" while addressing Russia's security concerns. The Kremlin also stated that stopping foreign military aid to Ukraine is a key condition for de-escalation.
&#8220;The key condition for preventing escalation and pursuing a diplomatic resolution is the complete cessation of foreign military assistance and intelligence-sharing with Kyiv,&#8221; the Russian statement read.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">How Energy Stocks Reacted</h3>
Energy stocks that had posted their strongest two-day rally since October 2022 paused their advance. 
The Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLE#NYSE">XLE</a>) traded flat by 3:00 p.m. ET, though it remains up over 5% year-to-date, making it the best-performing S&amp;P 500 sector.
Among key oil equities, Exxon Mobil Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XOM#NYSE">XOM</a>) slipped 0.2%, while Chevron Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CVX#NYSE">CVX</a>) edged 0.7% higher. 
Meanwhile, natural gas stocks outperformed, with EQT Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EQT#NYSE">EQT</a>) and Antero Resources Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AR#NYSE">AR</a>) climbing 2% and 3%, respectively. Antero extended its winning streak to seven consecutive sessions. 
U.S. natural gas prices at the Henry Hub facility rose 0.9% to $4.095 per million British thermal units.
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NVIDIA today announced it is building a Boston-based research center to provide cutting-edge technologies to advance quantum computing.
The NVIDIA Accelerated Quantum Research Center, or NVAQC, will integrate leading quantum hardware with AI supercomputers, enabling what is known as accelerated quantum supercomputing. The NVAQC will help solve quantum computing's most challenging problems, ranging from qubit noise to transforming experimental quantum processors into practical devices.
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Financial giants have made a conspicuous bullish move on Broadcom. Our analysis of options history for Broadcom (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVGO#NASDAQ">AVGO</a>) revealed 153 unusual trades.
Delving into the details, we found 53% of traders were bullish, while 39% showed bearish tendencies. Out of all the trades we spotted, 80 were puts, with a value of $10,129,059, and 73 were calls, valued at $6,487,446.
<h3>Projected Price Targets</h3>
Analyzing the Volume and Open Interest in these contracts, it seems that the big players have been eyeing a price window from $43.0 to $310.0 for Broadcom during the past quarter. 
<h3>Analyzing Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
Examining the volume and open interest provides crucial insights into stock research. This information is key in gauging liquidity and interest levels for Broadcom's options at certain strike prices. Below, we present a snapshot of the trends in volume and open interest for calls and puts across Broadcom's significant trades, within a strike price range of $43.0 to $310.0, over the past month.
<h3>Broadcom Call and Put Volume: 30-Day Overview</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1742326236_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Significant Options Trades Detected:</h3>

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<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>AVGO</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$43.7</td>
<td>$42.0</td>
<td>$42.0</td>
<td>$195.00</td>
<td>$630.0K</td>
<td>73</td>
<td align="right">150</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AVGO</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$30.35</td>
<td>$30.3</td>
<td>$30.35</td>
<td>$192.00</td>
<td>$424.9K</td>
<td>492</td>
<td align="right">140</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AVGO</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$5.35</td>
<td>$5.2</td>
<td>$5.25</td>
<td>$165.00</td>
<td>$157.5K</td>
<td>3.8K</td>
<td align="right">329</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AVGO</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/20/26</td>
<td>$31.2</td>
<td>$30.9</td>
<td>$30.9</td>
<td>$200.00</td>
<td>$123.6K</td>
<td>391</td>
<td align="right">102</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AVGO</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/20/26</td>
<td>$31.2</td>
<td>$30.85</td>
<td>$30.9</td>
<td>$200.00</td>
<td>$123.6K</td>
<td>391</td>
<td align="right">62</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Broadcom</h3>
Broadcom is the sixth-largest semiconductor company globally and has expanded into various software businesses, with over $30 billion in annual revenue. It sells 17 core semiconductor product lines across wireless, networking, broadband, storage, and industrial markets. It is primarily a fabless designer but holds some manufacturing in-house, like for its best-of-breed FBAR filters that sell into the Apple iPhone. In software, it sells virtualization, infrastructure, and security software to large enterprises, financial institutions, and governments.Broadcom is the product of consolidation. Its businesses are an amalgamation of former companies like legacy Broadcom and Avago Technologies in chips, as well as Brocade, CA Technologies, and Symantec in software.
<h3>Current Position of Broadcom</h3>
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<li>Trading volume stands at 16,619,669, with AVGO's price down by -2.93%, positioned at $188.81.</li>
<li>RSI indicators show the stock to be may be approaching oversold.</li>
<li>Earnings announcement expected in 85 days.</li>
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<h3>What Analysts Are Saying About Broadcom</h3>
5 market experts have recently issued ratings for this stock, with a consensus target price of $266.4.
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&#x2A; In a cautious move, an analyst from Benchmark downgraded its rating to Buy, setting a price target of $255. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Cantor Fitzgerald has revised its rating downward to Overweight, adjusting the price target to $300. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Morgan Stanley has decided to maintain their Overweight rating on Broadcom, which currently sits at a price target of $260. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Truist Securities persists with their Buy rating on Broadcom, maintaining a target price of $267. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Mizuho has decided to maintain their Outperform rating on Broadcom, which currently sits at a price target of $250. 
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Looking At Broadcom's Recent Unusual Options Activity

Financial giants have made a conspicuous bearish move on Coeur Mining. Our analysis of options history for Coeur Mining (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CDE#NYSE">CDE</a>) revealed 9 unusual trades.
Delving into the details, we found 33% of traders were bullish, while 55% showed bearish tendencies. Out of all the trades we spotted, 2 were puts, with a value of $78,740, and 7 were calls, valued at $775,250.
<h3>What's The Price Target?</h3>
After evaluating the trading volumes and Open Interest, it's evident that the major market movers are focusing on a price band between $4.5 and $10.0 for Coeur Mining, spanning the last three months.
<h3>Analyzing Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
Examining the volume and open interest provides crucial insights into stock research. This information is key in gauging liquidity and interest levels for Coeur Mining's options at certain strike prices. Below, we present a snapshot of the trends in volume and open interest for calls and puts across Coeur Mining's significant trades, within a strike price range of $4.5 to $10.0, over the past month.
<h3>Coeur Mining 30-Day Option Volume &amp; Interest Snapshot</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1742326230_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Biggest Options Spotted:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>CDE</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$2.6</td>
<td>$2.5</td>
<td>$2.5</td>
<td>$5.00</td>
<td>$257.5K</td>
<td>5.1K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CDE</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$1.45</td>
<td>$1.3</td>
<td>$1.33</td>
<td>$7.50</td>
<td>$199.5K</td>
<td>14.7K</td>
<td>1.5K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CDE</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/19/25</td>
<td>$0.7</td>
<td>$0.6</td>
<td>$0.6</td>
<td>$10.00</td>
<td>$150.2K</td>
<td>3.1K</td>
<td>2.5K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CDE</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$2.0</td>
<td>$1.9</td>
<td>$2.0</td>
<td>$5.00</td>
<td>$50.0K</td>
<td>5.9K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CDE</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$1.0</td>
<td>$0.9</td>
<td>$1.0</td>
<td>$7.50</td>
<td>$50.0K</td>
<td>3.7K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Coeur Mining</h3>
Coeur Mining Inc is a metals producer focused on mining precious minerals in the Americas. It is involved in the discovery and mining of gold and silver and generates the vast majority of revenue from the sale of these precious metals. The operating mines of the company are palmarejo, Rochester, Wharf, and Kensington. Its projects are located in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
After a thorough review of the options trading surrounding Coeur Mining, we move to examine the company in more detail. This includes an assessment of its current market status and performance.
<h3>Where Is Coeur Mining Standing Right Now?</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a volume of 16,059,910, the price of CDE is up 5.6% at $6.79. </li>
<li>RSI indicators hint that the underlying stock may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Next earnings are expected to be released in 43 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Expert Opinions on Coeur Mining</h3>
A total of 3 professional analysts have given their take on this stock in the last 30 days, setting an average price target of $8.08.
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&#x2A; An analyst from BMO Capital has revised its rating downward to Outperform, adjusting the price target to $9. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Roth MKM persists with their Buy rating on Coeur Mining, maintaining a target price of $8. 
&#x2A; An analyst from TD Securities downgraded its action to Buy with a price target of $7. 
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Looking At Coeur Mining's Recent Unusual Options Activity

Whales with a lot of money to spend have taken a noticeably bullish stance on Lemonade.
Looking at options history for Lemonade (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LMND#NYSE">LMND</a>) we detected 13 trades.
If we consider the specifics of each trade, it is accurate to state that 46% of the investors opened trades with bullish expectations and 30% with bearish.
From the overall spotted trades, 3 are puts, for a total amount of $180,065 and 10, calls, for a total amount of $560,364.
<h3>Expected Price Movements</h3>
After evaluating the trading volumes and Open Interest, it's evident that the major market movers are focusing on a price band between $20.0 and $48.0 for Lemonade, spanning the last three months.
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Development</h3>
Examining the volume and open interest provides crucial insights into stock research. This information is key in gauging liquidity and interest levels for Lemonade's options at certain strike prices. Below, we present a snapshot of the trends in volume and open interest for calls and puts across Lemonade's significant trades, within a strike price range of $20.0 to $48.0, over the past month.
<h3>Lemonade Option Volume And Open Interest Over Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1742326225_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Noteworthy Options Activity:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th align="right">Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>LMND</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$16.6</td>
<td>$16.3</td>
<td>$16.45</td>
<td>$30.00</td>
<td>$202.3K</td>
<td align="right">414</td>
<td align="right">125</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>LMND</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$20.7</td>
<td>$20.5</td>
<td>$20.7</td>
<td>$45.00</td>
<td>$103.5K</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>LMND</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$5.0</td>
<td>$4.8</td>
<td>$5.0</td>
<td>$48.00</td>
<td>$61.0K</td>
<td align="right">6</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>LMND</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$8.5</td>
<td>$8.3</td>
<td>$8.5</td>
<td>$32.00</td>
<td>$53.5K</td>
<td align="right">121</td>
<td align="right">64</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>LMND</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$20.0</td>
<td>$18.3</td>
<td>$18.5</td>
<td>$42.00</td>
<td>$46.2K</td>
<td align="right">103</td>
<td align="right">50</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Lemonade</h3>
Lemonade Inc operates in the insurance industry. The company offers digital and artificial intelligence based platform for various insurances and for settling claims and paying premiums. The platform ensures transparency in issuing policies and settling disputes. The company is using technology, data, artificial intelligence, contemporary design, and social impact to deliver delightful and affordable insurances. Geographically, it operates in California, Texas, New York, New Jersey, Illinois, Georgia, Washington, Colorado, Pennsylvania, Oregon and others.
Following our analysis of the options activities associated with Lemonade, we pivot to a closer look at the company's own performance.
<h3>Current Position of Lemonade</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a trading volume of 1,272,405, the price of LMND is down by -5.0%, reaching $35.13.</li>
<li>Current RSI values indicate that the stock is is currently neutral between overbought and oversold.</li>
<li>Next earnings report is scheduled for 42 days from now.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What Analysts Are Saying About Lemonade</h3>
Over the past month, 2 industry analysts have shared their insights on this stock, proposing an average target price of $47.0.
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&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Piper Sandler continues to hold a Neutral rating for Lemonade, targeting a price of $34. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Citizens Capital Markets has revised its rating downward to Market Outperform, adjusting the price target to $60. 
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Lemonade Options Trading: A Deep Dive into Market Sentiment

<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/25/03/44346708/charlie-munger-called-elon-musk-a-certified-genius-who-exaggerates-his-iq-but-warned-never-underestimate-the-man-who-overestimates-himself">Elon Musk</a> recently claimed that Democrats are using entitlement programs — like Social Security and Medicaid — to attract undocumented immigrants, but experts have pushed back on this statement, saying there's no evidence to support it. Musk's comments have stirred political debate and raised questions about the future of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/25/02/43592816/social-security-beneficiaries-have-every-reason-to-be-alarmed-by-musks-access-to-u-s-department-of-treasury-payment-system">Social Security</a> and other entitlement programs.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Musk&#8217;s Claims About Entitlement Spending</h2>
In a recent interview with <a href="https://x.com/atrupar/status/1899201171111264676">Fox Business</a>, Musk claimed that the U.S. government is losing up to $600 million to $700 billion per year to waste and fraud in entitlement programs. "That&#8217;s also the mechanism by which Democrats attract and retain illegal immigrants by essentially paying them to come here and then turning them into voters," he said.
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Musk's claims align with statements made by President Donald Trump, who has also alleged widespread fraud in the Social Security system. Trump suggested during a speech to Congress that the Social Security Administration is making payments to deceased individuals, some listed as being up to 160 years old. However, there's no solid evidence to support these claims on the scale Musk and Trump have described.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Experts Dispute Musk's Claims</h2>
Experts have widely refuted Musk's allegations about entitlement fraud. <a href="https://oig.ssa.gov/news-releases/2024-08-19-ig-reports-nearly-72-billion-improperly-paid-recommended-improvements-go-unimplemented/">According</a> to the SSA Inspector General, approximately $72 billion in improper payments were made between 2015 and 2022 — less than 1% of the total Social Security benefits paid out during that period. While errors and fraud exist, they are not close to the levels Musk suggested.
Additionally, undocumented immigrants are not eligible to receive Social Security benefits. However, some pay into the system through payroll taxes using individual taxpayer Identification numbers or false Social Security numbers. This means they may contribute to Social Security but cannot collect benefits.
Martin O'Malley, former SSA head under the Biden administration, warned that Musk and Trump's efforts to cut costs at the agency could lead to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/25/03/44292349/if-i-were-a-beneficiary-id-be-setting-aside-some-money-right-now-former-ssa-commissioner-warns-that-payments-could-be-disrupted-soon">serious service disruptions</a>. He told <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2025/03/01/doge-actions-may-cause-social-security-benefit-interruption-ex-agency-head.html">CNBC</a> that the SSA's staffing reductions and office closures could cause delays in processing claims and handling benefits.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Political and Administrative Fallout</h2>
Musk's comments have brought widespread debate from both sides of the aisle.&nbsp;
"There were howls of protest and denial from the GOP any time we pointed out that Republicans want to cut Social Security," former Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg wrote <a href="https://x.com/PeteButtigieg/status/1899257453910368629">on X</a>. "Now the most powerful official in the White House goes on TV and calls it ‘the big one to eliminate.'"
Prior to Musk's comments, the Department of Government Efficiency — which Musk oversees — had already initiated cost-cutting measures at the SSA. The agency has announced plans to cut approximately 7,000 jobs and reduce its regional offices from 10 to four. Acting SSA Commissioner Leland Dudek has reportedly faced pressure from DOGE to eliminate "waste and fraud," but he has expressed concern that decisions are being made without sufficient understanding of SSA operations.
Despite Musk and Trump's aggressive push to reduce waste, they have not proposed cuts to Social Security benefits directly. Musk said <a href="https://x.com/elonmusk/status/1889002854708346938?s=46&amp;t=7MZjQjW2S78TQvoSIEUjXQ">on X</a> that his goal is to ensure Social Security "remains solvent and protects the social security checks of honest Americans!"
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">The Reality of Social Security Fraud</h2>
While Musk and Trump have suggested that millions of deceased Americans are receiving benefits, experts believe the issue stems from data entry errors rather than actual fraud. The <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/25/02/43957909/social-security-in-uncertain-times-what-the-resignation-of-michelle-king-and-musks-doge-data-push-could-mean-for-beneficiaries-2">SSA's computer systems</a>, which use outdated programming, default to a birth year of 1875 when birthdates are missing. This means some individuals are mistakenly listed as being over 150 years old. However, the SSA has a policy to terminate payments to beneficiaries over 115 years old to prevent fraud.
It's unclear whether Musk and DOGE will pursue additional cuts at the SSA or if their focus will remain on fraud investigations. Democratic lawmakers have voiced concerns that these efforts could undermine <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/03/44153127/will-social-securitys-restructuring-impact-your-monthly-benefits-heres-what-to-know">Social Security's ability to provide timely benefits</a>. Meanwhile, Musk's statements about entitlement fraud and undocumented immigrants continue to generate political tension, even as data suggests that widespread fraud remains rare.
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Intuit's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTU#NYSE">INTU</a>) short percent of float has risen 42.64% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 5.03 million shares sold short, which is 1.84% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 1.95 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
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<h3>Intuit Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1742325325_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Intuit has grown since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to fall in the near-term but traders should be aware that more shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Intuit's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Intuit's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 2.98%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
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Is Intuit Gaining or Losing Market Support?

Willis Towers Watson's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WTW#NYSE">WTW</a>) short percent of float has fallen 6.8% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 1.06 million shares sold short, which is 1.37% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 1.77 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
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<h3>Willis Towers Watson Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1742325320_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Willis Towers Watson has declined since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to rise in the near-term but traders should be aware that less shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Willis Towers Watson's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Willis Towers Watson's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 2.51%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
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What's Driving the Market Sentiment Around Willis Towers Watson?

Albemarle's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ALB#NYSE">ALB</a>) short percent of float has risen 6.87% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 12.01 million shares sold short, which is 11.66% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 4.69 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
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<h3>Albemarle Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1742325315_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Albemarle has grown since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to fall in the near-term but traders should be aware that more shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Albemarle's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Albemarle's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 3.18%, which means the company has more short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.

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