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GameStop (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GME#NYSE">GME</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 5 years by 77.45% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 90.08%. Currently, GameStop has a market capitalization of $11.14 billion. 
Buying $100 In GME: If an investor had bought $100 of GME stock 5 years ago, it would be worth $2,531.98 today based on a price of $24.94 for GME at the time of writing.
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Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
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$100 Invested In This Stock 5 Years Ago Would Be Worth This Much Today

On CNBC's &#8220;Mad Money Lightning Round,&#8221; Jim Cramer recommended buying Five9, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FIVN#NASDAQ">FIVN</a>), saying the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/FIVN/earnings">stock is &#8220;way too cheap.&#8221;</a>
On the earnings front, Five9 will hold for its fourth quarter and fiscal year 2024 financial results conference call on Thursday, Feb. 20.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Shares Views On These Industrials Stocks</h3>
&#8220;I got out too soon,&#8221; Cramer said when asked about Emerson Electric Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EMR#NYSE">EMR</a>). &#8220;Missed out on 20 points.&#8221;
As per the recent news, Aspen Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AZPN#NASDAQ">AZPN</a>) inked a deal to be acquired by Emerson Electric in an all-cash tender offer for $265 per share.
&#8220;I was surprised at the numbers being that strong,&#8221; Cramer said when asked about Oshkosh Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OSK#NYSE">OSK</a>). &#8220;Another great American company that just shot the lights out that no one's paying attention to it.&#8221;
Supporting that choice, UBS analyst Steven Fisher, on Monday, maintained Oshkosh with a Buy and raised the price target from $125 to $137, while Morgan Stanley analyst Angel Castillo increased the price target from $98 to $110.
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Cramer said no to BigBear.ai Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BBAI#NYSE">BBAI</a>) and recommended to go with Palantir Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NASDAQ">PLTR</a>).
Last week BigBear.Ai announced it was awarded a prime indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity contract under the U.S. Department of Navy's SeaPort Next Generation program.
The Mad Money host said he can't recommend GameStop Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GME#NYSE">GME</a>), saying it's a meme stock. He recommended Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TTWO#NASDAQ">TTWO</a>).
On Dec. 10, GameStop reported third-quarter net sales of $860.3 million, down from last year&#8217;s third-quarter total of $1.08 billion. The total missed a Street consensus estimate of $887.7 million, according to data from Benzinga Pro.
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<li>Oshkosh shares fell 3.1% to close at $112.85 on Monday.</li>
<li>GameStop shares fell 3.8% to settle at $25.89.</li>
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High-rolling investors have positioned themselves bearish on GameStop (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GME#NYSE">GME</a>), and it's important for retail traders to take note. 
\This activity came to our attention today through Benzinga's tracking of publicly available options data. The identities of these investors are uncertain, but such a significant move in GME often signals that someone has privileged information.
Today, Benzinga's options scanner spotted 18 options trades for GameStop. This is not a typical pattern.
The sentiment among these major traders is split, with 38% bullish and 50% bearish. Among all the options we identified, there was one put, amounting to $28,600, and 17 calls, totaling $1,007,697.
<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 $10.0 and $65.0 for GameStop, spanning the last three months.
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Trends</h3>
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 GameStop'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 GameStop's whale trades within a strike price range from $10.0 to $65.0 in the last 30 days. 
<h3>GameStop Option Activity Analysis: Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1738605629_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Significant Options Trades Detected:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>GME</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$10.9</td>
<td>$9.0</td>
<td>$10.9</td>
<td>$16.00</td>
<td>$218.0K</td>
<td>400</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GME</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$17.0</td>
<td>$16.45</td>
<td>$16.99</td>
<td>$10.00</td>
<td>$186.9K</td>
<td>4.2K</td>
<td align="right">212</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GME</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$6.6</td>
<td>$6.25</td>
<td>$6.4</td>
<td>$35.00</td>
<td>$70.4K</td>
<td>1.5K</td>
<td align="right">288</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GME</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$6.95</td>
<td>$6.75</td>
<td>$6.75</td>
<td>$20.00</td>
<td>$70.2K</td>
<td>4.4K</td>
<td align="right">300</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GME</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$2.78</td>
<td>$2.77</td>
<td>$2.77</td>
<td>$30.00</td>
<td>$55.4K</td>
<td>14.4K</td>
<td align="right">258</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About GameStop</h3>
GameStop Corp is a U.S. multichannel video game, consumer electronics, and services retailer. The company operates across Europe, Canada, Australia, and the United States. GameStop sells new and second-hand video game hardware, physical and digital video game software, and video game accessories, mainly through GameStop, EB Games, and Micromania stores and international e-commerce sites. The majority of sales are from the United States.
Following our analysis of the options activities associated with GameStop, we pivot to a closer look at the company's own performance.
<h3>Present Market Standing of GameStop</h3>
<ul>
<li>Currently trading with a volume of 3,325,876, the GME's price is down by -3.4%, now at $25.98. </li>
<li>RSI readings suggest the stock is currently may be oversold.</li>
<li>Anticipated earnings release is in 50 days.</li>
</ul>
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GameStop's Options: A Look at What the Big Money is Thinking

Whales with a lot of money to spend have taken a noticeably bearish stance on GameStop.
Looking at options history for GameStop (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GME#NYSE">GME</a>) we detected 8 trades.
If we consider the specifics of each trade, it is accurate to state that 37% of the investors opened trades with bullish expectations and 50% with bearish.
From the overall spotted trades, 3 are puts, for a total amount of $143,280 and 5, calls, for a total amount of $168,526.
<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 $125.0 for GameStop, spanning the last three months.
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Trends</h3>
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 GameStop'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 GameStop's whale trades within a strike price range from $20.0 to $125.0 in the last 30 days. 
<h3>GameStop 30-Day Option Volume &amp; Interest Snapshot</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1738255542_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Noteworthy Options Activity:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>GME</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$97.85</td>
<td>$97.5</td>
<td>$97.5</td>
<td>$125.00</td>
<td>$58.5K</td>
<td>6.8K</td>
<td align="right">14</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GME</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$97.85</td>
<td>$95.75</td>
<td>$97.45</td>
<td>$125.00</td>
<td>$58.4K</td>
<td>6.8K</td>
<td align="right">8</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GME</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$15.3</td>
<td>$14.0</td>
<td>$14.78</td>
<td>$20.00</td>
<td>$44.3K</td>
<td>869</td>
<td align="right">43</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GME</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>02/14/25</td>
<td>$0.99</td>
<td>$0.9</td>
<td>$0.97</td>
<td>$30.00</td>
<td>$38.8K</td>
<td>3.2K</td>
<td align="right">266</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GME</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$6.8</td>
<td>$6.45</td>
<td>$6.45</td>
<td>$27.00</td>
<td>$32.2K</td>
<td>828</td>
<td align="right">64</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About GameStop</h3>
GameStop Corp is a U.S. multichannel video game, consumer electronics, and services retailer. The company operates across Europe, Canada, Australia, and the United States. GameStop sells new and second-hand video game hardware, physical and digital video game software, and video game accessories, mainly through GameStop, EB Games, and Micromania stores and international e-commerce sites. The majority of sales are from the United States.
Following our analysis of the options activities associated with GameStop, we pivot to a closer look at the company's own performance.
<h3>Present Market Standing of GameStop</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a volume of 1,539,560, the price of GME is up 1.67% at $27.97. </li>
<li>RSI indicators hint that the underlying stock is currently neutral between overbought and oversold.</li>
<li>Next earnings are expected to be released in 54 days.</li>
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Spotlight on GameStop: Analyzing the Surge in Options Activity

GameStop Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GME#NYSE">GME</a>) stock could be back in the spotlight with social media spotting a move made by CEO Ryan Cohen, which comes as the company has been quiet about what it's doing with <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/gaming/24/12/42425015/gamestop-q3-earnings-revenue-miss-4b-cash-no-more-offerings-planned-in-fiscal-year">its large cash balance.</a>
What Happened: A new 13D filing from GameStop <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/gaming/24/09/41069111/if-you-invested-1-000-in-gamestop-stock-when-ryan-cohens-stake-was-disclosed-heres-how-much-youd-h">CEO Ryan Cohen</a> shows that he has transferred ownership of 36,847,842 GME shares from RC Ventures LLC to his own personal name.
The move shows 8.2% ownership of GameStop in the <a href="https://gamestop.gcs-web.com/static-files/1dc83b9c-23fb-424b-9919-bca58a86ed6a">filing</a>. The transfer also takes the ownership from a Delaware place of organization to Canada, moving the shares to a new country.
"Upon the internal transfer of shares from RC Ventures, an entity holding Mr. Cohen's personal investments and of which Mr. Cohen serves as the manager and is the sole party with a pecuniary interest, to Mr. Cohen," the filing reads.
With the transfer, RC Ventures no longer beneficially owns any GameStop stock.
"The shares beneficially owned by Mr. Cohen were purchased with personal funds (which may, at any given time, include margin loans made by brokerage firms in the ordinary course of business). The aggregate purchase price of the 36,847,842 shares beneficially owned by Mr. Cohen is approximately $96,076,057, excluding brokerage commissions."
The reason for the move was not made publicly known, but <a href="https://x.com/Malone_Wealth/status/1884720034590953740/photo/1">speculation </a>has begun on social media.
Possible reasons for the move shared on social media include using the shares as collateral, taking GameStop private, making mergers and acquisitions easier with one less corporate layer or for tax strategy.
While the reason for the move is unknown and could just be a strategic decision for Cohen's personal financials, the move comes as GameStop has over $4 billion in cash and has been quiet on what it will be using the cash for.
One widely discussed theory on social media is that GameStop may be considering a merger or acquisition involving a company tied to RC Ventures, potentially explaining the share movement.
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Why It's Important: Cohen disclosed a 9% stake in GameStop in August 2020 and later increased his stake in the company to 13% later that year.
Cohen later became the chairman of GameStop in June 2021 and was announced as the CEO in September 2023.
GameStop has been one of the most popular stocks in recent years thanks to strong interest from retail traders and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/gaming/23/01/30412695/gamestop-short-squeeze-anniversary-a-look-back-at-david-vs-goliath-battle-and-whats-next">a short squeeze</a> that was one of the most talked about financial stories of the last 20 years that became a book, the subject of several documentaries and a major motion picture.
As a retailer that counts on sales of physical gaming items, the company has been the victim of declining sales across several business lines as the gaming sector transitions to more digital sales. The company has diversified into items like collectibles and trading cards, but many investors and analysts want to hear more on the company's growth strategy.
Cohen's move could signal a strategic shift for GameStop, or it might just be a routine filing.
GME Price Action: GameStop stock is up 2% to $28.10 Thursday versus a 52-week trading range of $9.95 to $64.83. The stock is up 93% over the last year.
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Ryan Cohen Moves 36.8 Million GameStop Shares To Personal Name, Sparking Speculation On Next Steps

Activist short seller, Andrew Left, who is the founder and editor of Citron Research has filed a petition with the U.S. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/sec">Securities and Exchange Commission</a> arguing for a stronger protection for free speech in online stock market discussions.
What Happened: The <a href="https://www.dynamisllp.com/knowledge/andrew-left-sec-petition">petition </a>comes amid Citron&#8217;s concerns that the current regulatory climate stifles honest commentary from a wide range of market participants, including retail investors and short sellers.
Dynamis LLP, a litigation boutique, on behalf of Andrew and Citron, called on the SEC to clarify rulemaking and the legality of trading by investors who publicly comment on securities.
The petition <a href="https://x.com/CitronResearch/status/1883990529215521109?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1883990529215521109%7Ctwgr%5E04f0d521d58708db255dc88d04c45a047ab083cf%7Ctwcon%5Es1_c10&amp;ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Feditorial.benzinga.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fpost.php%3Faction%3Deditpost%3D752612">urged</a>, &#8220;the SEC to protect freedom of speech for millions engaged in stock market conversation,&#8221; and asked &#8220;What protects honest opinions?&#8221;
Claiming that Left does not &#8220;manipulate&#8221; the stock prices the petition said that he is followed on social media &#8220;because of his long history of success in predicting the trajectory of stock prices based on his own research.&#8221;
It explained how the SEC lawsuit did not accuse Left of making any false statements about any security. &#8220;Instead, the SEC accused Left of, publishing truthful information about securities and &#8220;trading those securities in a manner that apparently contradicted his public statements.&#8221; 
Citron Research suffered significant financial losses in 2021 due to the GameStop Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GME#NYSE">GME</a>) short squeeze. This event, which saw the stock price of GameStop surge dramatically, resulted in billions of dollars in losses for short sellers, including Left.
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Why It Matters: In <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/07/39985350/short-seller-andrew-left-faces-fraud-charges-accused-of-manipulating-at-least-15-stocks">July 2024</a>, the SEC charged Left with multiple counts of fraud. Authorities accused him of defrauding investors by making misleading statements about his positions in companies like Nvidia Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>), and Meta Platforms Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>). The SEC and Department of Justice scrutinized discrepancies between Left&#8217;s public commentary on these stocks and his actual trading activity.
This year, Left appeared on CNBC's <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2025/01/10/cnbc-transcript-exclusive-citron-research-founder-andrew-left-speaks-with-cnbcs-andrew-ross-sorkin-on-squawk-box-today.html">Squawk Box</a> on Jan. 10 and said that his actions were a part of &#8220;risk management&#8221;.
&#8220;Anyone who trades stocks for a living know, if you have a position on, you might trim it. You might put stop-loss orders in, you might put limit orders if you're making money," he added.
He also clarified that SEC had accused him of trading &#8220;immediately&#8221; after posting his views on social media, to which he said that he may have traded immediately for just one day, however it was six or four days in other cases.
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Key Issues Raised In The Petition: "The SEC's recent enforcement actions create a dangerous chilling effect on free speech and market participation," said Eric S Rosen, founding partner of Dynamics LLP and one of Left's attorneys.
The petition also sought SEC guidance on key issues:
<ul>
<li>Trading Windows: Establishing clear rules for permissible trading activity following public commentary on a security.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Disclaimer Safe Harbor: Determining whether disclaimers can effectively shield investors from legal repercussions for disclosing trading intentions.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Scope of Trading Restrictions: Clarifying whether trading restrictions apply to all investors or only those with significant market influence.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>First Amendment Rights: Ensuring adequate protection for the First Amendment rights of individuals who publicly discuss securities.</li>
</ul>
Dynamis LLP's partner, Michael B Homer, said, "The SEC itself has repeatedly stated that public commentary regarding securities increases price efficiency and deters corporate fraud."
Accordingly, the petition requested that the SEC take immediate steps to establish clear and practical guidelines.
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This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders often look for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges away from its normal worth. Abnormal amounts of trading activity could push option prices to hyperbolic or underperforming levels. 
Here's the list of options activity happening in today's session: 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>TSLA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/24/25</td>
<td>$415.00</td>
<td>$47.0K</td>
<td>15.1K</td>
<td>113.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BABA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/31/25</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
<td>$28.9K</td>
<td>10.8K</td>
<td>17.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NWL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$12.00</td>
<td>$25.0K</td>
<td>612</td>
<td>2.9K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CPS</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/19/25</td>
<td>$17.50</td>
<td>$120.0K</td>
<td>1.9K</td>
<td>702</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>LEVI</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$17.00</td>
<td>$71.0K</td>
<td>127</td>
<td>502</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ABNB</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$210.00</td>
<td>$43.7K</td>
<td>198</td>
<td>303</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GME</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$50.00</td>
<td>$25.1K</td>
<td>6.3K</td>
<td>202</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SBUX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/18/26</td>
<td>$150.00</td>
<td>$28.5K</td>
<td>27</td>
<td>200</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMZN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$230.00</td>
<td>$59.4K</td>
<td>8.1K</td>
<td>164</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PVH</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
<td>$107.0K</td>
<td>27</td>
<td>100</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These bullet-by-bullet explanations have been constructed using the accompanying table. 
• For TSLA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, is expiring today. Parties traded 330 contract(s) at a $415.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 15 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $47.0K, with a price of $142.0 per contract. There were 15113 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 113186 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For BABA (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BABA#NYSE">BABA</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 7 day(s) on January 31, 2025. This event was a transfer of 216 contract(s) at a $90.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 3 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $28.9K, with a price of $134.0 per contract. There were 10859 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 17191 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For NWL (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NWL#NASDAQ">NWL</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 28 day(s) on February 21, 2025. This event was a transfer of 1000 contract(s) at a $12.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 63 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $25.0K, with a price of $25.0 per contract. There were 612 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2990 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For CPS (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CPS#NYSE">CPS</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 329 day(s) on December 19, 2025. This event was a transfer of 300 contract(s) at a $17.50 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $120.0K, with a price of $400.0 per contract. There were 1946 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 702 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding LEVI (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LEVI#NYSE">LEVI</a>), we observe a put option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 175 day(s) on July 18, 2025. Parties traded 500 contract(s) at a $17.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $71.0K, with a price of $142.0 per contract. There were 127 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 502 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For ABNB (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ABNB#NASDAQ">ABNB</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 721 day(s) on January 15, 2027. This event was a transfer of 50 contract(s) at a $210.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $43.7K, with a price of $875.0 per contract. There were 198 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 303 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding GME (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GME#NYSE">GME</a>), we observe a call option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 83 day(s) on April 17, 2025. Parties traded 157 contract(s) at a $50.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $25.1K, with a price of $160.0 per contract. There were 6370 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 202 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding SBUX (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SBUX#NASDAQ">SBUX</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 510 day(s) on June 18, 2026. Parties traded 150 contract(s) at a $150.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 6 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $28.5K, with a price of $190.0 per contract. There were 27 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 200 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding AMZN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>), we observe a call option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 83 day(s) on April 17, 2025. Parties traded 36 contract(s) at a $230.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $59.4K, with a price of $1650.0 per contract. There were 8195 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 164 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For PVH (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PVH#NYSE">PVH</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 357 day(s) on January 16, 2026. This event was a transfer of 100 contract(s) at a $90.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 12 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $107.0K, with a price of $1070.0 per contract. There were 27 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 100 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more news on unusual options activity</a>. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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GameStop Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GME#NYSE">GME</a>) shares are moving higher in early trading Thursday. Retail traders appear to be circling a new social media post from meme stock trader&nbsp;Keith Gill,&nbsp;also <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/roaring-kitty">known as&nbsp;&#8220;Roaring Kitty."</a>
What To Know: Gill made his first <a href="https://x.com/TheRoaringKitty/status/1882231930021949446">post</a> in about three weeks on X late Wednesday, which has sparked volatility in shares of GameStop and other related names. 
The new post features a dog hanging out on a sidewalk outside of a pizza shop. The song &#8220;I Will Wait For You,&#8221; sung by Connie Francis, plays throughout as the dog appears to be waiting for something.
GameStop shares tend to see increased attention whenever Gill is active on social media, but most traders appear to believe the meme stock trader may be hinting at another name on his radar. 
Shares of Unity Software Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/U#NYSE">U</a>) and Clear Secure Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/YOU#NYSE">YOU</a>) briefly popped on the post. Traders across X and Reddit&#8217;s r/WallStreetBets are speculating that Roaring Kitty could be looking for other opportunities. Unity Software appears to be the leading guess. Some have speculated that the song is pointing traders to Unity. Others also noted that the letter &#8220;U&#8221; falls from the pizza shop sign about halfway through the video.
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Gill&#8217;s previous <a href="https://x.com/TheRoaringKitty/status/1874621633777844714">post</a> on X featured a short clip of comedian and actor&nbsp;Dave Chappelle&nbsp;impersonating musician&nbsp;Rick James. The meme often includes the word "Unity" overlayed on the image. "Unity" is also the name of a James song from the 1980s.
Gill also posted an&nbsp;<a href="https://x.com/TheRoaringKitty/status/1871933930963693706" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">image</a>&nbsp;of a wrapped gift in traditional Christmas colors&nbsp;on Christmas Day and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/social-media/24/12/42349100/gamestop-rockets-as-roaring-kitty-returns-to-x-what-does-his-tweet-signal-ahead-of-q3-earnings" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">posted an image</a>&nbsp;of a TIME magazine cover featuring a blank computer screen and a video player paused at the 1:09 mark of a 4:20-long video in early December. Some traders have suggested that these posts could also be pointing to Unity Software, but it&#8217;s not clear if any of his posts have anything to do with Unity or any other stock. 
Gill is best known for playing a leading role in the historic 2021 meme stock craze&nbsp;that saw GameStop and other heavily shorted names squeeze higher. He made a return to social media last year following a three-year absence.
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This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders often look for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges away from its normal worth. Abnormal amounts of trading activity could push option prices to hyperbolic or underperforming levels. 
Here's the list of options activity happening in today's session: 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>TSLA</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/24/25</td>
<td>$415.00</td>
<td>$53.7K</td>
<td>5.3K</td>
<td>26.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMZN</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/24/25</td>
<td>$225.00</td>
<td>$47.4K</td>
<td>4.9K</td>
<td>16.3K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NIO</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/31/25</td>
<td>$4.00</td>
<td>$80.5K</td>
<td>2.8K</td>
<td>4.7K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>RVLV</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$30.00</td>
<td>$168.8K</td>
<td>24</td>
<td>2.3K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>RIVN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$14.00</td>
<td>$41.6K</td>
<td>9.6K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>LVS</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$50.00</td>
<td>$48.9K</td>
<td>2.5K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CVNA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/24/25</td>
<td>$240.00</td>
<td>$40.7K</td>
<td>801</td>
<td>680</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SBUX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
<td>$30.8K</td>
<td>8.3K</td>
<td>555</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ETSY</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$48.50</td>
<td>$28.1K</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>256</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GME</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$125.00</td>
<td>$58.9K</td>
<td>6.4K</td>
<td>249</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These bullet-by-bullet explanations have been constructed using the accompanying table. 
• For TSLA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 3 day(s) on January 24, 2025. This event was a transfer of 56 contract(s) at a $415.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 6 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $53.7K, with a price of $960.0 per contract. There were 5397 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 26133 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding AMZN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>), we observe a put option trade with neutral sentiment. It expires in 3 day(s) on January 24, 2025. Parties traded 896 contract(s) at a $225.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $47.4K, with a price of $53.0 per contract. There were 4935 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 16349 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For NIO (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NIO#NYSE">NIO</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 10 day(s) on January 31, 2025. This event was a transfer of 2875 contract(s) at a $4.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 58 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $80.5K, with a price of $28.0 per contract. There were 2882 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 4732 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding RVLV (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RVLV#NYSE">RVLV</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 31 day(s) on February 21, 2025. Parties traded 1205 contract(s) at a $30.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 52 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $168.8K, with a price of $140.0 per contract. There were 24 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2382 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding RIVN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RIVN#NASDAQ">RIVN</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 59 day(s) on March 21, 2025. Parties traded 344 contract(s) at a $14.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 10 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $41.6K, with a price of $121.0 per contract. There were 9652 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1086 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding LVS (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LVS#NYSE">LVS</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 59 day(s) on March 21, 2025. Parties traded 453 contract(s) at a $50.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 20 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $48.9K, with a price of $108.0 per contract. There were 2594 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1021 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding CVNA (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CVNA#NYSE">CVNA</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 3 day(s) on January 24, 2025. Parties traded 250 contract(s) at a $240.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 11 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $40.7K, with a price of $157.0 per contract. There were 801 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 680 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For SBUX (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SBUX#NASDAQ">SBUX</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 59 day(s) on March 21, 2025. This event was a transfer of 80 contract(s) at a $100.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 7 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $30.8K, with a price of $385.0 per contract. There were 8306 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 555 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding ETSY (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ETSY#NASDAQ">ETSY</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 31 day(s) on February 21, 2025. Parties traded 256 contract(s) at a $48.50 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 7 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $28.1K, with a price of $110.0 per contract. There were 0 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 256 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding GME (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GME#NYSE">GME</a>), we observe a put option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 360 day(s) on January 16, 2026. Parties traded 6 contract(s) at a $125.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $58.9K, with a price of $9830.0 per contract. There were 6456 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 249 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more news on unusual options activity</a>. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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<li>FTAI Aviation Ltd. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FTAI#NASDAQ">FTAI</a>) shares plummeted 35.42% after short seller firm Muddy Waters Research announced they <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/43040046" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">initiated a short position in the company</a>.</li>
<li>Moderna, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MRNA#NASDAQ">MRNA</a>) stock plunged 19.38% after the company updated its 2025 expected revenue range to $1.5 billion to $2.5 billion, below <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/42946454" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">analyst estimates of $2.951 billion</a>. Morgan Stanley maintained an Equal-Weight rating and lowered the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/mrna/analyst-ratings" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">price forecast from $70 to $38</a>.</li>
<li>GameStop Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GME#NYSE">GME</a>) stock declined 14.86%. In a recent X post, CNBC's Jim Cramer <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/43053808" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">steered investors toward</a> quantum stocks, suggesting they reinvest gains from GameStop into Rigetti Computing Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RGTI#NASDAQ">RGTI</a>).</li>
<li>Snap Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SNAP#NYSE">SNAP</a>) shares dipped 12.91% following a report suggesting that Trump is considering an executive order to save TikTok from a U.S. ban.</li>
<li>Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RKLB#NASDAQ">RKLB</a>) shares were down 10.81%. The company disclosed that its second Pioneer spacecraft for Varda Space Industries, Inc. is<a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/43028933" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> successfully operating in orbit</a>.</li>
<li>Natera, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NTRA#NASDAQ">NTRA</a>) stock lost 9.51% last week despite Guggenheim <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/ntra/analyst-ratings" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">raising the price forecast</a> from $170 to $200. The company is due to provide a roadmap and outlook at the J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference.</li>
<li>Eli Lilly and Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LLY#NYSE">LLY</a>) stock decreased 9.27%  after the company issued FY24 revenue guidance <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/42976923" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">below the previous estimate</a>.</li>
<li>ICON plc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ICLR#NASDAQ">ICLR</a>) stock fell 9.22% after the company issued FY25 guidance with <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/42971328" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">its midpoint below estimates</a>.</li>
<li>BioNTech SE (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BNTX#NASDAQ">BNTX</a>) shares declined 8.89% after Moderna issued 2025 revenue <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/42951363" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">guidance below analyst estimates</a>.</li>
<li>Novo Nordisk A/S (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVO#NYSE">NVO</a>) shares fell 8.89% after Ozempic and Wegovy were included in a list of 15 medications for <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/43062779" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Medicare drug price negotiations</a>.</li>
<li>BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BMRN#NASDAQ">BMRN</a>) shares tumbled 8.68%. The company initiated a legal action against Ascendis Pharma A/S for infringement of European patent EP 3 175 863 B1 at the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/42953403" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Unified Patent Court (UPC) in Munich, Germany</a>.</li>
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Popular quantum computing stocks have been surging following a slew of positive news flow but this valuation metric shows that the stocks could be over expensive. While some analysts stay positive, others believe these could be subject to 'manipulation'.
Popular quantum computing stocks have been surging following a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/01/43001201/nvidia-announces-first-ever-quantum-day-at-gtc-2025-days-after-jensen-huang-said-quantum-computing-is-20-years-away">slew of positive news flow</a> but this valuation metric shows that the stocks could be overly expensive. While some analysts stay positive, others believe these could be subject to &#8220;manipulation.&#8221;
What Happened: Stocks like Rigetti Computing Inc., Quantum Computing Inc., D-Wave Quantum Inc. and IonQ Inc. have registered a triple-digit gain over the last six months and one year. The exchange-traded fund tracking these stocks, Defiance Quantum ETF, rose 26.29% in the last six months and 53.69% over a year.
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<td>One Year Performance</td>
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<td>Rigetti Computing Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RGTI#NASDAQ">RGTI</a>)</td>
<td>860.68%</td>
<td>1058.76%</td>
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<td>Quantum Computing Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QUBT#NASDAQ">QUBT</a>)</td>
<td>1548.48%</td>
<td>1260.00%</td>
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<td>D-Wave Quantum Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QBTS#NYSE">QBTS</a>)</td>
<td>405.22%</td>
<td>718.31%</td>
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<td>IonQ Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IONQ#NYSE">IONQ</a>)</td>
<td>385.40%</td>
<td>282.95%</td>
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<td>Defiance Quantum ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QTUM#NASDAQ">QTUM</a>)</td>
<td>26.29%</td>
<td>53.69%</td>
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Since these quantum computing companies are still in their growth phase and currently have negative earnings, using the price-to-earnings ratio is not possible while estimating their valuation.
However, the price-to-sales ratio, found by dividing a company&#8217;s market capitalization by its total sales, can be used to value such firms. According to the data from Bloomberg, the P/S ratio for these companies is also quite high.
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<td>Rigetti Computing</td>
<td>150.48</td>
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<td>Quantum Computing</td>
<td>2,672.50</td>
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<td>D-Wave Quantum</td>
<td>104.63</td>
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<td>381.86</td>
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<td>827.3675</td>
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CNBC&#8217;s Jim Cramer <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/01/42993388/jim-cramer-eyes-quantum-computing-stocks-like-rigetti-after-gamestop-sell-off-warns-against-super-micro-computer-they-are-trying-so-hard-to-walk-it-up-now">steered investors</a> toward quantum stocks in a recent X post, suggesting investors reinvest gains from GameStop Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GME#NYSE">GME</a>) into Rigetti.
While he attributed it to RGTI&#8217;s extraordinary trading volume of 352 million shares against its 280 million outstanding shares, Nigam Arora and Dr. Natasha Arora of The Arora Project <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/25/01/43037754/bond-rally-drives-stock-market-taiwan-semi-results-show-ai-demand-manipulators-having-a-heyday-with">cautioned investors</a> by saying that they should trade these stocks &#8220;carefully and patiently&#8221;.
&#8220;Under the present situation of quantum stocks becoming totally divorced from reality, the best course of action for investors is to be patient,&#8221; he said.
According to him, these stocks are being pumped by the meme crowd and &#8220;It is a grave mistake to emulate meme crowd behavior and become prey of the manipulators.&#8221;
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/43021065/cash-app-parent-block-inc-eyes-395-upside-bofa-believes-us-centric-re-acceleration-story-will-drive-the-stock">Jack Dorsey&#8217;s Block Eyes Over 39% Upside: BofA Says US-Centric Re-Acceleration Story Will Drive The Stock</a>
Why It Matters: The quantum computing sector experienced a surge of interest following Google&#8217;s December 2024 announcement of the Willow chip.
However, this enthusiasm was tempered by Nvidia Corporation&#8216;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) CEO Jensen Huang&#8216;s prediction at CES that practical quantum computing applications <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/01/42867168/nvidias-jensen-huang-said-something-that-has-all-quantum-computing-stocks-tumbling-qubt-and-rgti-down-13-ionq-down-11">are still 15 years away. </a>This aligns with the views of many leading scientists who anticipate a longer timeline for economically viable quantum computers.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/01/42939766/quantum-computing-stocks-tumble-after-mark-zuckerberg-backs-nvidia-ceo-jensen-huangs-practical-comments-qubt-down-9-rgti-falls-16-and-ionq-loses-15">This sentiment was echoed </a>by Meta Platform Inc&#8216;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>) Mark Zuckerberg during his Joe Rogan podcast appearance, acknowledging the technology&#8217;s current limitations.
Despite these cautious predictions, Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>) has taken a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/01/42998134/qubt-qbts-up-12-rgti-gains-3-in-wednesday-premarket-quantum-computing-stocks-gain-momentum-after-microsoft-says-we-are-right-on-the-cusp-of-seeing-quantum-computers-solve-meaningful-problems">proactive approach</a>, aiming to make its business clients &#8220;quantum-ready&#8221; by 2025. Microsoft emphasizes the importance of preparing for the future of quantum computing, even as it remains in its early stages.
Following Microsoft&#8217;s lead, Nvidia announced the first-ever Quantum Day at GPU Technology Conference 2025, signaling a growing industry interest in the technology.
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Quantum Computing Stocks Are 'Totally Divorced From Reality,' Says Analyst Flagging Inflated Valuations

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To gain an edge, this is what you need to know today.
<h4 class="wp-block-heading">Bonds Are The Leading Indicator</h4>
A chart of iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TLT#NASDAQ">TLT</a>).
Note the following:
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<li>On January 10th, we wrote in the Morning Capsule:</li>
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<blockquote class="wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow">Bonds are now very oversold.&nbsp; For this reason, bonds may see a technical bounce.&nbsp; The bounce in bonds means yields pulling back.&nbsp; If yields pull back, the stock market will rally.
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<ul>
<li>The chart shows that bond ETF TLT previously touched the top band of the support zone.</li>
<li>The chart shows that bonds rallied on cooler core CPI.</li>
<li>The chart shows that bonds are now close to the bottom band of the lower resistance zone.</li>
<li>RSI on the chart shows that bonds were very oversold prior to the rally.</li>
<li>There was aggressive buying in the stock market yesterday, primarily on the rally in bonds.&nbsp;</li>
<li>The outsized rally yesterday was exaggerated for two reasons:
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<li>Positioning of Wall Street.&nbsp; Positioning is a very important market mechanic.&nbsp; Understanding positioning gives you an edge.</li>
<li>A vicious short squeeze occurred as many funds were positioned for a drop in the stock market.</li>
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</li>
<li>Here is another indication of extreme positive sentiment.&nbsp; The market focused on 0.1% cooler core CPI but totally ignored the headline CPI that was hotter.&nbsp; The headline CPI includes food and energy.&nbsp; Prudent investors should note that people are still eating food and putting gas in their cars.&nbsp; Gas prices are going up.&nbsp; Is inflation really tamed as the stock market believed yesterday?&nbsp; Looking forward, insurance costs for consumers are also going to go up after the Los Angeles fires.&nbsp; The rise in insurance costs will not be limited to Los Angeles but will be felt across the country.</li>
<li>Taiwan Semiconductor Mfg. Co. Ltd. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSM#NYSE">TSM</a>) is the largest semiconductor manufacturer in the world. Taiwan Semiconductor is the manufacturer of semiconductors for Apple Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) and NVIDIA Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>). Taiwan Semiconductor reported blowout earnings on continued AI demand.&nbsp; This is bringing more enthusiasm to AI stocks.</li>
<li>The meme crowd is rushing headlong into quantum computing stocks such as IONQ Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IONQ#NYSE">IONQ</a>), Quantum Computing Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QUBT#NASDAQ">QUBT</a>), D-Wave Quantum Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QBTS#NYSE">QBTS</a>), Rigetti Computing Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RGTI#NASDAQ">RGTI</a>), SEALSQ Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LAES#NASDAQ">LAES</a>), and Arqit Quantum Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARQQ#NASDAQ">ARQQ</a>).&nbsp; The trigger is Microsoft Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>) declaring 2025 the year to be quantum ready.&nbsp; Microsoft has announced a new Quantum-Ready program.&nbsp; Manipulators are having a heyday taking advantage of the meme crowd, just like manipulators did with earlier meme crowd favorites like AMC Entertainment Holdings Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMC#NYSE">AMC</a>) and GameStop Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GME#NYSE">GME</a>).&nbsp; In GME and AMC, the meme crowd lost their shirts, but manipulators made money like bandits.&nbsp; Clearly, the meme crowd has not learned their lesson from the prior major losses.</li>
<li>In The Arora Report analysis, quantum computing has significant potential to make money, but it has to be done carefully and patiently.&nbsp; Under the present situation of quantum stocks becoming totally divorced from reality, the best course of action for investors is to be patient.&nbsp; It is a grave mistake to emulate meme crowd behavior and become prey of the manipulators.</li>
<li>Prudent investors pay attention to retail sales because the US economy is 70% consumer based.&nbsp; Retail sales data is slightly weaker than expected:
<ul>
<li>Retail sales came in at 0.4% vs 0.5% consensus.</li>
<li>Retail sales ex Auto came in at 0.4% vs 0.5% consensus.</li>
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</li>
<li>Weekly initial jobless claims are creeping up.&nbsp; Claims came at 217K vs 212K consensus.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
<h4 class="wp-block-heading">Magnificent Seven Money Flows</h4>
In the early trade, money flows are positive in Amazon.com, Inc., NVDA, MSFT, and AAPL.
In the early trade, money flows are neutral in Tesla Inc.
In the early trade, money flows are negative in Alphabet Inc Class C and Meta Platforms Inc.
In the early trade, money flows are neutral in SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust and Invesco QQQ Trust Series 1.
<h4 class="wp-block-heading">Momo Crowd And Smart Money In Stocks</h4>
Investors can gain an edge by knowing money flows in SPY and QQQ.  Investors can get a bigger edge by knowing when smart money is buying stocks, gold, and oil.  The most popular ETF for gold is SPDR Gold Trust.  The most popular ETF for silver is iShares Silver Trust.  The most popular ETF for oil is United States Oil ETF.
<h4 class="wp-block-heading">Bitcoin</h4>
Bitcoin is rangebound trading just below 100,000.
<h4 class="wp-block-heading">Protection Band And What To Do Now</h4>
It is important for investors to look ahead and not in the rearview mirror.&nbsp; The proprietary protection band from The Arora Report is very popular.&nbsp; The protection band puts all of the data, all of the indicators, all of the news, all of the crosscurrents, all of the models, and all of the analysis in an analytical framework that is easily actionable by investors.&nbsp;
Consider continuing to hold good, very long term, existing positions. Based on individual risk preference, consider a protection band consisting of cash or Treasury bills or short-term tactical trades as well as short to medium term hedges and short term hedges. This is a good way to protect yourself and participate in the upside at the same time.
You can determine your protection bands by adding cash to hedges.&nbsp; The high band of the protection is appropriate for those who are older or conservative. The low band of the protection is appropriate for those who are younger or aggressive.&nbsp; If you do not hedge, the total cash level should be more than stated above but significantly less than cash plus hedges.
A protection band of 0% would be very bullish and would indicate full investment with 0% in cash.&nbsp; A protection band of 100% would be very bearish and would indicate a need for aggressive protection with cash and hedges or aggressive short selling.
It is worth reminding that you cannot take advantage of new upcoming opportunities if you are not holding enough cash.&nbsp; When adjusting hedge levels, consider adjusting partial stop quantities for stock positions (non ETF); consider using wider stops on remaining quantities and also allowing more room for high beta stocks.&nbsp; High beta stocks are the ones that move more than the market.
<h4 class="wp-block-heading">Traditional 60/40 Portfolio</h4>
Probability based risk reward adjusted for inflation does not favor long duration strategic bond allocation at this time.
Those who want to stick to traditional 60% allocation to stocks and 40% to bonds may consider focusing on only high quality bonds and bonds of five year duration or less.&nbsp; Those willing to bring sophistication to their investing may consider using bond ETFs as tactical positions and not strategic positions at this time.
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Bond Rally Drives Stock Market, Taiwan Semi Results Show AI Demand, Manipulators Having A Heyday With Quantum Computing

Jim Cramer is steering investors toward quantum computing stocks while expressing concerns about Super Micro Computer Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMCI#NASDAQ">SMCI</a>) amid its auditor changes.
What Happened: The CNBC&#8217;s &#8220;Mad Money&#8221; host announced on X on Tuesday his strategy to reinvest gains from GameStop Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GME#NYSE">GME</a>) into quantum computing stocks, particularly as Rigetti Computing Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RGTI#NASDAQ">RGTI</a>) saw extraordinary trading volume of 352 million shares against its 280 million outstanding shares. &#8220;They are trying so hard to walk it up now,&#8221; Cramer said. 
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">Love it when RGTI, with 280 million shares trades 352 million shares&#8230; And they are trying so hard to walk it up now!!
&mdash; Jim Cramer (@jimcramer) <a href="https://twitter.com/jimcramer/status/1879304699603820876?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 14, 2025</a></blockquote>
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&mdash; Jim Cramer (@jimcramer) <a href="https://twitter.com/jimcramer/status/1879286856736776618?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 14, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Rigetti&#8217;s stock surged 47.93% to close at $8.95, rebounding from last week&#8217;s sector-wide selloff triggered by cautionary comments from tech leaders. The quantum computing sector, including IonQ Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IONQ#NYSE">IONQ</a>) and D-Wave Quantum Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QBTS#NYSE">QBTS</a>), showed strong recovery despite recent skepticism from industry giants.
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&mdash; Jim Cramer (@jimcramer) <a href="https://twitter.com/jimcramer/status/1879282361436971205?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 14, 2025</a></blockquote>
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This recovery comes after Nvidia Corp. CEO Jensen Huang&#8216;s assessment that practical quantum computing applications might be 15-30 years away, with 20 years being the most likely timeline. Meta Platforms CEO Mark Zuckerberg <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/01/42939766/quantum-computing-stocks-tumble-after-mark-zuckerberg-backs-nvidia-ceo-jensen-huangs-practical-c">echoed similar sentiments</a> about the technology&#8217;s current limitations.
Meanwhile, Cramer took a decisive stance against Super Micro Computer, stating <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2025/01/14/cramers-lightning-round-super-micro-computer-is-a-sell.html">on</a> CNBC, &#8220;Sell. It doesn&#8217;t matter, I don&#8217;t care&#8230;Accounting irregularities equal sell.&#8221; 
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Why It Matters: Cramer&#8217;s comments follow SMCI&#8217;s recent auditor switch after Ernst &amp; Young&#8216;s unexpected departure in December. The company, known for its partnership with Nvidia, had been facing potential Nasdaq delisting risks due to delayed financial filings before securing a new auditor.
The market reflected these developments with GameStop shares falling 10.15% to $27.88, while Super Micro Computer declined 1.77% to close at $30.53.
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Jim Cramer Eyes Quantum Computing Stocks Like Rigetti, Warns Against Super Micro Computer: 'They Are Trying So Hard To Walk It Up Now'

Whales with a lot of money to spend have taken a noticeably bearish stance on GameStop.
Looking at options history for GameStop (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GME#NYSE">GME</a>) we detected 33 trades.
If we consider the specifics of each trade, it is accurate to state that 27% of the investors opened trades with bullish expectations and 60% with bearish.
From the overall spotted trades, 20 are puts, for a total amount of $1,020,111 and 13, calls, for a total amount of $550,005.
<h3>Projected Price Targets</h3>
Taking into account the Volume and Open Interest on these contracts, it appears that whales have been targeting a price range from $22.0 to $125.0 for GameStop over the last 3 months. 
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Trends</h3>
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 GameStop'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 GameStop's whale trades within a strike price range from $22.0 to $125.0 in the last 30 days. 
<h3>GameStop 30-Day Option Volume &amp; Interest Snapshot</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1736795730_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Significant Options Trades Detected:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>GME</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$10.3</td>
<td>$10.1</td>
<td>$10.1</td>
<td>$22.00</td>
<td>$101.0K</td>
<td>49</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GME</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$6.45</td>
<td>$5.9</td>
<td>$6.2</td>
<td>$27.00</td>
<td>$62.0K</td>
<td>809</td>
<td align="right">101</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GME</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$95.75</td>
<td>$95.6</td>
<td>$95.75</td>
<td>$125.00</td>
<td>$57.4K</td>
<td>5.9K</td>
<td align="right">34</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GME</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$95.65</td>
<td>$95.65</td>
<td>$95.65</td>
<td>$125.00</td>
<td>$57.3K</td>
<td>5.9K</td>
<td align="right">118</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GME</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$95.6</td>
<td>$93.1</td>
<td>$95.6</td>
<td>$125.00</td>
<td>$57.3K</td>
<td>5.9K</td>
<td align="right">70</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About GameStop</h3>
GameStop Corp is a U.S. multichannel video game, consumer electronics, and services retailer. The company operates across Europe, Canada, Australia, and the United States. GameStop sells new and second-hand video game hardware, physical and digital video game software, and video game accessories, mainly through GameStop, EB Games, and Micromania stores and international e-commerce sites. The majority of sales are from the United States.
In light of the recent options history for GameStop, it's now appropriate to focus on the company itself. We aim to explore its current performance.
<h3>Current Position of GameStop</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a trading volume of 4,043,916, the price of GME is down by -2.51%, reaching $31.5.</li>
<li>Current RSI values indicate that the stock is may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Next earnings report is scheduled for 71 days from now.</li>
</ul>
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This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders often look for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges away from its normal worth. Abnormal amounts of trading activity could push option prices to hyperbolic or underperforming levels. 
Here's the list of options activity happening in today's session: 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>TSLA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$400.00</td>
<td>$178.9K</td>
<td>29.7K</td>
<td>47.8K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>RIVN</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$12.50</td>
<td>$54.7K</td>
<td>19.9K</td>
<td>21.7K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CVNA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/24/25</td>
<td>$225.00</td>
<td>$37.0K</td>
<td>3.5K</td>
<td>3.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>FL</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$20.00</td>
<td>$93.5K</td>
<td>685</td>
<td>1.2K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DKNG</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$42.00</td>
<td>$566.3K</td>
<td>1.1K</td>
<td>930</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>TPR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/18/26</td>
<td>$60.00</td>
<td>$70.2K</td>
<td>28</td>
<td>874</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GME</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>02/28/25</td>
<td>$39.00</td>
<td>$49.2K</td>
<td>10</td>
<td>651</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GENI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$7.50</td>
<td>$48.0K</td>
<td>98</td>
<td>400</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMZN</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$150.00</td>
<td>$50.8K</td>
<td>6.3K</td>
<td>212</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>JD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$40.00</td>
<td>$33.6K</td>
<td>4.0K</td>
<td>96</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These bullet-by-bullet explanations have been constructed using the accompanying table. 
• For TSLA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 4 day(s) on January 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 179 contract(s) at a $400.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 27 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $178.9K, with a price of $1000.0 per contract. There were 29710 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 47861 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding RIVN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RIVN#NASDAQ">RIVN</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 67 day(s) on March 21, 2025. Parties traded 449 contract(s) at a $12.50 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 16 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $54.7K, with a price of $122.0 per contract. There were 19905 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 21766 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding CVNA (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CVNA#NYSE">CVNA</a>), we observe a call option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 11 day(s) on January 24, 2025. Parties traded 638 contract(s) at a $225.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $37.0K, with a price of $58.0 per contract. There were 3504 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 3022 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding FL (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FL#NYSE">FL</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 39 day(s) on February 21, 2025. Parties traded 1246 contract(s) at a $20.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 63 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $93.5K, with a price of $75.0 per contract. There were 685 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1260 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding DKNG (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DKNG#NASDAQ">DKNG</a>), we observe a put option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 158 day(s) on June 20, 2025. Parties traded 930 contract(s) at a $42.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $566.3K, with a price of $609.0 per contract. There were 1199 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 930 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For TPR (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TPR#NYSE">TPR</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 521 day(s) on June 18, 2026. This event was a transfer of 45 contract(s) at a $60.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 10 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $70.2K, with a price of $1560.0 per contract. There were 28 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 874 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding GME (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GME#NYSE">GME</a>), we observe a call option trade with neutral sentiment. It expires in 46 day(s) on February 28, 2025. Parties traded 167 contract(s) at a $39.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $49.2K, with a price of $295.0 per contract. There were 10 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 651 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding GENI (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GENI#NYSE">GENI</a>), we observe a call option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 39 day(s) on February 21, 2025. Parties traded 400 contract(s) at a $7.50 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $48.0K, with a price of $120.0 per contract. There were 98 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 400 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For AMZN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 249 day(s) on September 19, 2025. This event was a transfer of 200 contract(s) at a $150.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $50.8K, with a price of $254.0 per contract. There were 6315 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 212 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For JD (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JD#NASDAQ">JD</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 368 day(s) on January 16, 2026. This event was a transfer of 80 contract(s) at a $40.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 3 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $33.6K, with a price of $420.0 per contract. There were 4064 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 96 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more about unusual options activity</a>. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

DKNG

GENI

Video game retailer GameStop Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GME#NYSE">GME</a>) is a widely followed stock, but the company hasn&#8217;t hosted earnings conference calls <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/gaming/24/12/42425015/gamestop-q3-earnings-revenue-miss-4b-cash-no-more-offerings-planned-in-fiscal-year">in recent years.</a>
That could change in 2025 based on a new report and a company job posting.
What Happened: The latest quarterly report saw GameStop end the quarter with $4.6 billion in cash. Investors and analysts want to know if the money will be used for acquisitions or investments (i.e., <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/23/12/36142175/meme-king-ryan-cohen-now-able-to-trade-stocks-with-gamestop-funds">stocks and cryptocurrency</a>).
Reporter Charles Gasparino, who is a Fox Business host, suggests that GameStop could be changing its visibility in 2025 with a PR blitz coming soon, as reported by the New York Post.
The report said GameStop is looking for someone who would help boost how CEO Ryan Cohen is portrayed in the media and help sell the growth story of the struggling video game retailer.
Benzinga reached out to GameStop for comment.
A potential candidate for the GameStop public relations role hints at what Cohen's focus could be for 2025, Gasparino says.
"They say they don't want to do traditional financial TV just yet, but want to focus on podcasts," a source told Gasparino.
Read Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/25/01/42802731/exclusive-top-20-most-searched-tickers-on-benzinga-pro-in-2024-where-do-tesla-nvidia-gamestop-trump-media-stocks-rank">EXCLUSIVE: Top 20 Most-Searched Tickers On Benzinga Pro In 2024 — Where Do Tesla, Nvidia, GameStop, Trump Media Stocks Rank?</a>
GameStop's Job Posting: GameStop currently lists an active job posting for "Head of Public Relations/Investor Relations" on its website.
The investor relations portion of the role includes:
<ul>
<li>Preparing quarterly earnings releases</li>
<li>Acting as a liaison between the company and investors</li>
<li>Analyzing shareholder feedback and </li>
<li>Looking at competitor benchmarking.</li>
</ul>
The public relations portion of the role includes:
<ul>
<li>Developing media statements, corporate announcements and press releases</li>
<li>Handling media relations during investigations</li>
<li>Making communications in crisis situations and </li>
<li>Engaging with shareholders.</li>
</ul>
One part of the job posting that could be relevant to what Gasparino has suggested is the stakeholder communication section.
"Engage with external stakeholders, including journalists, analysts and regulators, ensuring consistent messaging," the posting says.
The combined role is based at GameStop's Texas headquarters. GameStop expects the qualifying candidateto have a Bachelor's degree and six years or more experience in the related fields.
GameStop is also looking for a Creative Copywriter to work at the Texas headquarters.
The retailer has been relatively quiet to analysts and shareholders in recent years as its stock has soared multiple times and offerings have left the company equipped with a large cash balance and no public plans on what to do with it.
After years of being a meme stock and investors not focused on declining sales and future setbacks for its business model, the new hires could help to push the story of how GameStop plans to grow in the future forward. 
Price Action: GameStop stock is down 2% to $32.31 on Friday versus a 52-week trading range of $9.95 to $64.83. GameStop stock is up 105% over the last year.
Read Next: 
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<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/education/24/12/42658677/better-christmas-gift-gamestop-stock-or-latest-video-game">Better Christmas Gift: GameStop Stock Or Latest Video Game?</a></li>
</ul>
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GameStop PR Blitz Incoming? Here's What Public Relations Job Opening Says

This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders often look for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges away from its normal worth. Abnormal amounts of trading activity could push option prices to hyperbolic or underperforming levels. 
Here's the list of options activity happening in today's session: 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>TSLA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/10/25</td>
<td>$400.00</td>
<td>$31.6K</td>
<td>14.3K</td>
<td>55.6K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GME</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$30.00</td>
<td>$29.6K</td>
<td>28.6K</td>
<td>1.2K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMZN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$230.00</td>
<td>$31.9K</td>
<td>19.4K</td>
<td>1.2K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PDD</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$70.00</td>
<td>$38.4K</td>
<td>1.2K</td>
<td>536</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ETSY</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$50.00</td>
<td>$199.2K</td>
<td>1.1K</td>
<td>401</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BABA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$75.00</td>
<td>$50.1K</td>
<td>1.1K</td>
<td>23</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BKNG</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$4550.00</td>
<td>$30.0K</td>
<td>484</td>
<td>9</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MELI</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$1920.00</td>
<td>$32.2K</td>
<td>113</td>
<td>2</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These itemized elaborations have been created using the accompanying table. 
• Regarding TSLA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 2 day(s) on January 10, 2025. Parties traded 79 contract(s) at a $400.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 75 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $31.6K, with a price of $400.0 per contract. There were 14336 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 55678 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding GME (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GME#NYSE">GME</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 9 day(s) on January 17, 2025. Parties traded 79 contract(s) at a $30.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 4 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $29.6K, with a price of $375.0 per contract. There were 28618 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1248 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding AMZN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 44 day(s) on February 21, 2025. Parties traded 42 contract(s) at a $230.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 3 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $31.9K, with a price of $760.0 per contract. There were 19403 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1204 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding PDD (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PDD#NASDAQ">PDD</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 99 day(s) on April 17, 2025. Parties traded 534 contract(s) at a $70.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 35 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $38.4K, with a price of $72.0 per contract. There were 1263 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 536 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding ETSY (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ETSY#NASDAQ">ETSY</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 163 day(s) on June 20, 2025. Parties traded 240 contract(s) at a $50.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 3 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $199.2K, with a price of $830.0 per contract. There were 1162 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 401 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For BABA (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BABA#NYSE">BABA</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 737 day(s) on January 15, 2027. This event was a transfer of 21 contract(s) at a $75.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $50.1K, with a price of $2390.0 per contract. There were 1182 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 23 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding BKNG (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BKNG#NASDAQ">BKNG</a>), we observe a call option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 9 day(s) on January 17, 2025. Parties traded 1 contract(s) at a $4550.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $30.0K, with a price of $30000.0 per contract. There were 484 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 9 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For MELI (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MELI#NASDAQ">MELI</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 373 day(s) on January 16, 2026. This event was a transfer of 1 contract(s) at a $1920.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $32.2K, with a price of $32280.0 per contract. There were 113 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more about unusual options activity</a>. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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Whales with a lot of money to spend have taken a noticeably bearish stance on GameStop.
Looking at options history for GameStop (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GME#NYSE">GME</a>) we detected 30 trades.
If we consider the specifics of each trade, it is accurate to state that 23% of the investors opened trades with bullish expectations and 46% with bearish.
From the overall spotted trades, 17 are puts, for a total amount of $757,990 and 13, calls, for a total amount of $493,365.
<h3>Projected Price Targets</h3>
After evaluating the trading volumes and Open Interest, it's evident that the major market movers are focusing on a price band between $5.0 and $125.0 for GameStop, spanning the last three months.
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Development</h3>
In today's trading context, the average open interest for options of GameStop stands at 4273.08, with a total volume reaching 6,735.00. The accompanying chart delineates the progression of both call and put option volume and open interest for high-value trades in GameStop, situated within the strike price corridor from $5.0 to $125.0, throughout the last 30 days.
<h3>GameStop Option Activity Analysis: Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1736274638_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Largest Options Trades Observed:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>GME</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$5.9</td>
<td>$5.75</td>
<td>$5.9</td>
<td>$30.00</td>
<td>$85.5K</td>
<td>4.4K</td>
<td align="right">380</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GME</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$96.1</td>
<td>$92.6</td>
<td>$94.8</td>
<td>$125.00</td>
<td>$56.8K</td>
<td>5.4K</td>
<td align="right">137</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GME</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$96.45</td>
<td>$92.5</td>
<td>$94.8</td>
<td>$125.00</td>
<td>$56.8K</td>
<td>5.4K</td>
<td align="right">129</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GME</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$95.9</td>
<td>$92.15</td>
<td>$94.8</td>
<td>$125.00</td>
<td>$56.8K</td>
<td>5.4K</td>
<td align="right">123</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GME</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$96.45</td>
<td>$94.8</td>
<td>$94.8</td>
<td>$125.00</td>
<td>$56.8K</td>
<td>5.4K</td>
<td align="right">93</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About GameStop</h3>
GameStop Corp is a U.S. multichannel video game, consumer electronics, and services retailer. The company operates across Europe, Canada, Australia, and the United States. GameStop sells new and second-hand video game hardware, physical and digital video game software, and video game accessories, mainly through GameStop, EB Games, and Micromania stores and international e-commerce sites. The majority of sales are from the United States.
After a thorough review of the options trading surrounding GameStop, we move to examine the company in more detail. This includes an assessment of its current market status and performance.
<h3>GameStop's Current Market Status</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a trading volume of 5,368,738, the price of GME is down by -0.2%, reaching $32.76.</li>
<li>Current RSI values indicate that the stock is may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Next earnings report is scheduled for 77 days from now.</li>
</ul>
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GameStop Unusual Options Activity

This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders will search for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges heavily from its normal worth. High amounts of trading activity could push option prices to exaggerated or underestimated levels. 
Below are some instances of options activity happening in the Consumer Discretionary sector: 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>TSLA</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/10/25</td>
<td>$390.00</td>
<td>$121.7K</td>
<td>7.1K</td>
<td>40.3K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MBLY</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$23.00</td>
<td>$35.0K</td>
<td>223</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BABA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$95.00</td>
<td>$58.7K</td>
<td>7.8K</td>
<td>835</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMZN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
<td>$54.1K</td>
<td>674</td>
<td>695</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CVNA</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/10/25</td>
<td>$205.00</td>
<td>$75.2K</td>
<td>158</td>
<td>548</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>JD</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$35.00</td>
<td>$49.5K</td>
<td>20.6K</td>
<td>512</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ABNB</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$115.00</td>
<td>$191.0K</td>
<td>1.2K</td>
<td>200</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GME</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$125.00</td>
<td>$56.8K</td>
<td>5.4K</td>
<td>135</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PDD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$110.00</td>
<td>$105.5K</td>
<td>184</td>
<td>102</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DASH</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$155.00</td>
<td>$40.6K</td>
<td>1.5K</td>
<td>33</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These itemized elaborations have been created using the accompanying table. 
• Regarding TSLA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 3 day(s) on January 10, 2025. Parties traded 179 contract(s) at a $390.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 18 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $121.7K, with a price of $680.0 per contract. There were 7112 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 40365 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding MBLY (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MBLY#NASDAQ">MBLY</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 45 day(s) on February 21, 2025. Parties traded 100 contract(s) at a $23.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 8 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $35.0K, with a price of $350.0 per contract. There were 223 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1031 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding BABA (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BABA#NYSE">BABA</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 73 day(s) on March 21, 2025. Parties traded 212 contract(s) at a $95.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 34 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $58.7K, with a price of $277.0 per contract. There were 7853 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 835 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding AMZN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>), we observe a call option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 738 day(s) on January 15, 2027. Parties traded 4 contract(s) at a $100.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $54.1K, with a price of $13535.0 per contract. There were 674 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 695 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For CVNA (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CVNA#NYSE">CVNA</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 3 day(s) on January 10, 2025. This event was a transfer of 99 contract(s) at a $205.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $75.2K, with a price of $760.0 per contract. There were 158 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 548 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For JD (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JD#NASDAQ">JD</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 10 day(s) on January 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 500 contract(s) at a $35.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 42 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $49.5K, with a price of $99.0 per contract. There were 20699 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 512 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding ABNB (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ABNB#NASDAQ">ABNB</a>), we observe a put option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 374 day(s) on January 16, 2026. Parties traded 200 contract(s) at a $115.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $191.0K, with a price of $955.0 per contract. There were 1248 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 200 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding GME (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GME#NYSE">GME</a>), we observe a put option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 374 day(s) on January 16, 2026. Parties traded 6 contract(s) at a $125.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $56.8K, with a price of $9475.0 per contract. There were 5430 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 135 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For PDD (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PDD#NASDAQ">PDD</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 192 day(s) on July 18, 2025. This event was a transfer of 100 contract(s) at a $110.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $105.5K, with a price of $1055.0 per contract. There were 184 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 102 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding DASH (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DASH#NASDAQ">DASH</a>), we observe a call option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 10 day(s) on January 17, 2025. Parties traded 25 contract(s) at a $155.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $40.6K, with a price of $1625.0 per contract. There were 1590 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 33 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more news on unusual options activity</a>. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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10 Consumer Discretionary Stocks Whale Activity In Today's Session

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Here is a look at the most-searched stocks on Benzinga Pro for 2024. Current prices and year-to-date performance are based on Dec. 31 and do not include dividends. Data for the month of November was not tracked.
1. NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>)
<ul>
<li>Current Price: $134.29</li>
<li>52-Week Range: $47.32 to $152.89</li>
<li>2024 Return: +178.8%</li>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/top-stories/24/10/41150827/exclusive-top-20-most-searched-tickers-on-benzinga-pro-in-september-2024-where-do-tesla-nvidia-apple">September</a>/<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/top-stories/24/11/41718416/exclusive-top-20-most-searched-tickers-on-benzinga-pro-in-october-2024-where-do-tesla-nvidia-apple-d">October</a>/<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/25/01/42755273/exclusive-top-20-most-searched-tickers-on-benzinga-pro-in-december-2024-where-do-tesla-nvidia-quantum-computing-stock-rank">December </a>Ranks: 1st/2nd/3rd</li>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/exclusives/24/07/39603613/exclusive-top-10-most-searched-tickers-on-benzinga-pro-in-first-half-2024-where-do-nvidia-tesla-pala">First Half 2024 Rank</a>: 1st</li>
</ul>
2. Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>)
<ul>
<li>Current Price: $403.84</li>
<li>52-Week Range: $138.80 to $488.54</li>
<li>2024 Return: +62.5%</li>
<li>September/October/December Ranks: 3rd/1st/1st</li>
<li>First Half 2024 Rank: 3rd</li>
</ul>
3. SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>)
<ul>
<li>Current Price: $586.08</li>
<li>52-Week Range: $466.44 to $609.07</li>
<li>2024 Return: +24.0%</li>
<li>September/October/December Ranks: 2nd/4th/4th</li>
<li>First Half 2024 Rank: 2nd</li>
</ul>
4. Super Micro Computer (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMCI#NASDAQ">SMCI</a>)
<ul>
<li>Current Price: $30.48</li>
<li>52-Week Range: $17.25 to $122.90</li>
<li>2024 Return: +6.8%</li>
<li>September/October/December Ranks: 7th/5th/2nd</li>
<li>First Half 2024 Rank: 5th</li>
</ul>
5. Apple Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>)
<ul>
<li>Current Price: $250.42</li>
<li>52-Week Range: $164.08 to $260.09</li>
<li>2024 Return: +34.9%</li>
<li>September/October/December Ranks: 4th/8th/Not in Top 20</li>
<li>First Half 2024 Rank: 4th</li>
</ul>
6. Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>)
<ul>
<li>Current Price: $120.79</li>
<li>52-Week Range: $117.91 to $227.30</li>
<li>2024 Return: -12.8%</li>
<li>September/October/December Ranks: Not in Top 20/7th/13th</li>
<li>First Half 2024 Rank: 6th</li>
</ul>
7. Palantir Technologies (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NASDAQ">PLTR</a>)
<ul>
<li>Current Price: $75.63</li>
<li>52-Week Range: $15.67 to $77.98</li>
<li>2024 Return: +356.2%</li>
<li>September/October/December Ranks: 12th/14th/6th</li>
<li>First Half 2024 Rank: 10th</li>
</ul>
8. Invesco QQQ Trust (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>)
<ul>
<li>Current Price: $511.23</li>
<li>52-Week Range: $395.35 to $539.15</li>
<li>2024 Return: +27.0%</li>
<li>September/October/December Ranks: 6th/15th/20th</li>
<li>First Half 2024 Rank: 9th</li>
</ul>
9. Amazon.com Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>)
<ul>
<li>Current Price: $219.39</li>
<li>52-Week Range: $144.05 to $233.00</li>
<li>2024 Return: +46.3%</li>
<li>September/October/December Ranks: Not in Top 20/11th/Not in Top 20</li>
<li>First Half 2024 Rank: 12th</li>
</ul>
10. GameStop Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GME#NYSE">GME</a>)
<ul>
<li>Current Price: $31.34</li>
<li>52-Week Range: $9.95 to $64.83</li>
<li>2024 Return: +88.0%</li>
<li>September/October/December Ranks: Not in Top 20/Not in Top 20/Not in Top 20</li>
<li>First Half 2024 Rank: 7th</li>
</ul>
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Honorable Mentions:&nbsp;The following stocks were the 11th&nbsp;to 20th&nbsp;most-searched tickers on&nbsp;<a href="https://bzresearch.myclickfunnels.com/benzinga-pro-content-webinar-registration/?utm_source=BZprocontent090324&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Benzinga Pro</a>&nbsp;in 2024 and their ranking in the first half of 2024.
11. Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>): 11th
12. MARA Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MARA#NASDAQ">MARA</a>): 8th
13. Trump Media &amp; Technology Group (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DJT#NASDAQ">DJT</a>): Not in Top 20
14. Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>): 14th
15. SoundHound AI (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SOUN#NASDAQ">SOUN</a>): 13th
16. Coinbase Global (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COIN#NASDAQ">COIN</a>): 17th
17. Boeing Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BA#NYSE">BA</a>): 18th
18. Micron Technology (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MU#NASDAQ">MU</a>): Not in Top 20
19. MicroStrategy Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSTR#NASDAQ">MSTR</a>): Not in Top 20
20. Intel Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTC#NASDAQ">INTC</a>): Not in Top 20
Why It's Important: Nvidia takes the crown as the most-searched ticker on Benzinga Pro in 2024, which comes as the stock often ranked in the top three on a monthly basis. With a gain of over 170% in 2024, Nvidia was one of the top performing S&amp;P 500 stocks. Nvidia also briefly became the most valuable company in the world multiple times in 2024.
Tesla ranked second for searches, which isn't a huge surprise given the company's loyal fan base and the stock ranking among the top three most months, including multiple months in first month.
The SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust, which is the largest ETF, ranked third for the year, which comes after the ETF ranked second in the first half of 2024 and was passed by Tesla to end the year. The ETF has often been a top performer on Benzinga Pro searches over the years.
Super Micro Computer ranked fourth for the year as it was one of the most widely followed stories of a soaring stock that later attracted short reports and concerns for fraud and accounting irregularities.
Apple ranked fifth, but the stock could move down the list in 2025 if trends hold. Apple was ranked outside of the top 20 in the month of December, which is rather unusual for the world's most valuable company.
Palantir rose in the second half of 2024 for Benzinga Pro searches going from 10th in the first half of the year to end the year ranked seventh. A huge gain in the company's share price likely contributed.
Another top storyline in 2024 was the return of Roaring Kitty, aka Keith Gill, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/education/24/05/38793704/who-is-roaring-kitty-why-does-his-return-to-social-media-matter-for-gamestop-stock">to social media</a>, which sent shares of GameStop soaring in several months of 2024. The stock ranked seventh for searches in the first half. While the stock has not been as popular in the later months of 2024, GameStop ended the year as the 10th most-searched ticker and shares were up 88%.
A soaring price of Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) in 2024 helped lead to several crypto related stocks soar in interest in the later half of 2024 and overall on the year. Bitcoin hit new all-time highs after <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/11/41778425/bitcoins-all-time-high-a-groundbreaking-milestone-and-strong-post-election-rally-coming-ex">the 2024 election </a>and hit the $100,000 milestone in December 2024. MARA Holdings, Coinbase and MicroStrategy all ranked among the top 20 searched tickers for the year.
Trump Media &amp; Technology, which is a media company co-founded by President-elect Donald Trump, ranked 13th on the year. The stock saw a surge in price and huge interest as the 2024 election neared before shares fell and interest minimized after his win.
Overall, the 2024 year saw nine of the top 10 most-searched tickers in the first six months of 2024 remain the most-searched tickers for the year with Amazon.com moving into the top 10 and MARA moving down to 12th place.
Of the top 20 most-searched tickers for the full year, 16 were among the 20 most-searched tickers for the first half of the year.
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