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International Seaways Inc owns and operates a fleet of oceangoing vessels engaged in the transportation of crude oil and petroleum products. The company's vessel operations are organized into two segments: Crude Tankers and Product Carriers. The fleet consists of ULCC, VLCC, Suezmax, Aframax, and Panamax crude tankers, as well as LR1, LR2, and MR product carriers.

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Rivian Automotive (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RIVN#NASDAQ">RIVN</a>) shares declined on Wednesday after the electric vehicle manufacturer posted <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/earnings/25/08/46872875/rivian-q2-earnings-revenue-beat-eps-miss-delivery-guidance-stays-on-track-but-with-heavier-losses" rel="noreferrer noopener">mixed second-quarter results</a> and issued a downbeat outlook, prompting a round of price target cuts from Wall Street analysts.
The company reported second-quarter revenue of $1.303 billion, a 5.1% year-over-year increase that slightly surpassed the Street consensus estimate of $1.29 billion, according to <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/register?utm_adType=bzprocontent&amp;utm_campaign=14daytrial&amp;utm_ad=0805" rel="noreferrer noopener">Benzinga Pro</a>.
However, the adjusted loss of 97 cents per share came in wider than the expected 76 cents per share loss, underscoring continued profitability challenges.
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In response to the earnings, Wedbush analyst Daniel Ives maintained Rivian with an Outperform rating and <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/RIVN/analyst-ratings" rel="noreferrer noopener">lowered the price forecast</a> from&nbsp;$18&nbsp;to&nbsp;$16.
While revenues modestly exceeded expectations, driven by higher average selling prices and growth in the software and services segment, profitability deteriorated.
Software and services revenue rose to $376 million, up from $318 million in the prior quarter, with approximately $182 million stemming from Rivian&#8217;s joint venture with Volkswagen (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VWAGY#OTC">VWAGY</a>).
However, adjusted gross margin fell steeply to 4.9%, down from 26.5% in the previous quarter, primarily due to lower production volumes and roughly $137 million in fixed cost impacts. Tariffs had only a minor impact during the period.
Adjusted EBITDA came in at a loss of $667 million, significantly wider than the Street&#8217;s anticipated $492.7 million loss, as the company ramped up investment in its R2 product line and service infrastructure.
Rivian reaffirmed its full-year delivery guidance of 40,000 to 46,000 vehicles but downgraded its profitability outlook. The company now expects gross profit to be roughly breakeven, down from a prior forecast of $300 million.
This change is primarily due to recent regulatory changes that have created a net negative impact of a couple thousand dollars per unit.
A major part of this loss comes from the elimination of a high-margin revenue stream: $160.0 million in regulatory credits that the company was previously expecting to earn. Adjusted EBITDA guidance was revised to a range of negative $2.25 billion to $2.0 billion, well below the consensus estimate of negative $1.88 billion.
Despite short-term challenges, Ives maintained an Outperform rating, while lowering the price forecast, citing regulatory uncertainty, tariffs, and macro headwinds as near-term hurdles in Rivian&#8217;s broader transformation.
JP Morgan analyst Ryan Brinkman took a more pessimistic view, reaffirming an Underweight rating and cutting his price forecast from $10 to $9. Brinkman lowered his estimates and price forecast on Rivian following a wider-than-expected second-quarter EBITDA loss and a deeper full-year guide-down.
While revenue of $1.303 billion beat JPMorgan&#8217;s $1.211 billion estimate and the Street&#8217;s $1.283 billion, nearly all other metrics disappointed. Regulatory credit revenue came in at just $3 million, well below Brinkman&#8217;s $107 million forecast, due to legislative changes that reduced demand for EPA and CAFE credits.
Core automotive gross margin excluding credits fell sharply to -36%, compared to JPMorgan&#8217;s -11% estimate, leading to a combined gross profit loss of $335 million versus the firm&#8217;s projected $90 million loss.
Software and services showed relative strength, posting a gross profit of $129 million versus the expected $75 million, while operating expenses were lower than anticipated at $908 million.
Despite these positives, the second-quarter EBITDA loss of $667 million fell far short of JPMorgan&#8217;s forecast of $535 million and consensus of $493 million.
Brinkman sees Rivian&#8217;s updated full-year outlook, now forecasting an adjusted EBITDA loss of $2.125 billion at the midpoint (down from $1.8 billion prior) and regulatory credit revenue of $160 million (cut from $300 million), as indicative of both a more challenging regulatory environment and weaker internal execution.
He projects a $2.8 billion free cash outflow for 2025, up from $2.5 billion, equating to over 50% of estimated revenue and 20% of Rivian&#8217;s market cap.
While liquidity remains sufficient with $7.5 billion in cash and expected inflows from Volkswagen and DOE loans, Brinkman reaffirmed an Underweight rating and cut his price forecast.
Price Action:&nbsp;Rivian shares are trading lower by 3.16% at $11.79 at last check on Wednesday.
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Edwards Lifesciences (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EW#NYSE">EW</a>) announced today that the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) moved to block the company's proposed acquisition of JenaValve Technology.
Edwards disagrees with FTC's decision and believes it will limit the availability of an important treatment option for patients suffering from aortic regurgitation (AR). The company further believes the acquisition of JenaValve will accelerate the availability, adoption and continued innovation of a life-saving treatment for patients suffering from AR.
AR is a deadly and progressive disease that affects a significant and growing number of patients, many of whom currently have limited treatment options.
Edwards intends to continue to pursue regulatory approval of the acquisition and estimates a final determination by the end of Q1 2026.
In light of FTC's action, Edwards is revising its full-year 2025 financial guidance. There is no impact to revenue guidance. The company is increasing its adjusted1 Earnings Per Share (EPS) guidance for the full year to the high-end of $2.45-$2.55, up from the high-end of $2.40-$2.50. There will be minimal impact to the company's Q3 adjusted EPS guidance.
[1] Adjusted earnings per share is a non-GAAP item computed on a diluted basis and in this release also excludes certain litigation expenses, amortization of intangible assets, loss on impairment and separation costs. See "Non-GAAP Financial Information" in this release. Diluted earnings per share are from continuing operations.
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Edwards Lifesciences Provides Comments On FTC's Action To Block Proposed Acquisition Of JenaValve; Disagrees With FTC's Decision And Believes It Will Limit The Availability Of An Important Treatment Option For Patients Suffering From Aortic Regurgitation; Intends To Continue To Pursue Regulatory Approval Of The Acquisition And Estimates A Final Determination By The End Of Q1 2026; Increases Its Adjusted EPS Guidance For The FY To The High-End Of $2.45-$2.55, Up From The High-End Of $2.40-$2.50

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Major indexes are higher amid strength Apple on news of a $100B US investment.

U.S. stocks rebounded sharply on Wednesday, fully erasing last Friday's losses, as upbeat corporate earnings and renewed investor optimism outweighed concerns <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/tariffs">over escalating trade tensions.</a>
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Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) led the charge among mega-cap names, jumping nearly 6% after the White House unveiled a new $100 billion manufacturing investment plan aimed at boosting domestic production. 
The move is seen by investors as a possible signal toward a more favorable tariff environment for Apple, even as President Donald Trump imposed an additional 25% tariff on Indian imports in response to the country's continued purchases of Russian oil. This brings the overall tariff rate on <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/asia/25/08/46908150/trump-tariffs-india-russian-oil-imports-2025">Indian goods to 50%</a>.
With no significant economic data released during the session, market focus remained firmly on corporate earnings and forward guidance.
The S&amp;P 500 rose 0.8% to 6,345, reclaiming levels from before last week's disappointing July jobs report.
The Nasdaq 100 outperformed, climbing 1.2%, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average lagged slightly, gaining 0.3%.
Small caps took a breather, falling 0.4% after two positive closes.
Crude oil saw choppy action, briefly falling to $64.60 per barrel before rebounding on news that the U.S. will implement fresh sanctions on Russia this Friday. Gold and silver were little changed at $3,376 and $37.80 per ounce, respectively.
Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) rose 0.8%, trading above $115,000.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Wednesday&#8217;s Performance In Major US Indices, ETF</h3>
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<td>Price</td>
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<td>Nasdaq 100</td>
<td>23,291.27</td>
<td>1.2%</td>
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<td>S&amp;P 500</td>
<td>6,346.51</td>
<td>0.8%</td>
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<td>Dow Jones</td>
<td>44,237.90</td>
<td>0.3%</td>
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<td>Russell 2000</td>
<td>2,217.57</td>
<td>-0.4%</td>
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<figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Updated by 12:55 p.m. ET</figcaption></figure>
According to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/?utm_source=BZprocontent&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1">Benzinga Pro</a>&nbsp;data:
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<li>The&nbsp;Vanguard S&amp;P 500 ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VOO#NYSE">VOO</a>) rose 0.8% to $581.25.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIA#NYSE">DIA</a>) inched 0.2% higher to $442.13.</li>
<li>The tech-heavy&nbsp;Invesco QQQ Trust Series&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>)&nbsp;rallied 1.1% to $566.13.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;iShares Russell 2000 ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IWM#NYSE">IWM</a>) eased 0.2% to $220.32.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;Consumer Discretionary&nbsp;Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLY#NYSE">XLY</a>) outperformed, up 1.6%; the&nbsp;Health Care&nbsp;Select Sector SPDR Fund&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLV#NYSE">XLV</a>) lagged, down 1.2%</li>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Wednesday&#8217;s Stock Movers</h3>
Stocks moving on earnings reports included: 
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<li>Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>) down 6.7%</li>
<li>McDonald&#8217;s Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MCD#NYSE">MCD</a>) up 2.9%</li>
<li>The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIS#NYSE">DIS</a>) down 3.1%</li>
<li>Shopify Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SHOP#NYSE">SHOP</a>) up 19.6%</li>
<li>Uber Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UBER#NYSE">UBER</a>) down 1.2%</li>
<li>Arista Networks, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ANET#NYSE">ANET</a>) up 17.9%</li>
<li>Amgen Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMGN#NASDAQ">AMGN</a>) down 5.2%</li>
<li>Brookfield Asset Management Ltd. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BAM#NYSE">BAM</a>) up 1.2%</li>
<li>Thomson Reuters Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TRI#NYSE">TRI</a>) down 8.5%</li>
<li>Emerson Electric Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EMR#NYSE">EMR</a>) down 7.5%</li>
<li>Cencora, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COR#NYSE">COR</a>) down 2.1%</li>
<li>Aflac Incorporated (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AFL#NYSE">AFL</a>) up 2.9%</li>
<li>Coca-Cola Europacific Partners PLC (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CCEP#NASDAQ">CCEP</a>) down 7.8%</li>
<li>Rockwell Automation, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ROK#NYSE">ROK</a>) down 6.5%</li>
<li>Astera Labs, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ALAB#NASDAQ">ALAB</a>) up 28.6%</li>
<li>NRG Energy, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NRG#NYSE">NRG</a>) down 13.8%</li>
<li>Devon Energy Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DVN#NYSE">DVN</a>) up 1.9%</li>
<li>Super Micro Computer, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMCI#NASDAQ">SMCI</a>) down 21.0%</li>
<li>NiSource Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NI#NYSE">NI</a>) down 1.3%</li>
<li>Trimble Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TRMB#NASDAQ">TRMB</a>) up 0.5%</li>
<li>News Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NWSA#NASDAQ">NWSA</a>) down 0.2%</li>
<li>Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JLL#NYSE">JLL</a>) up 0.1%</li>
<li>Snap Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SNAP#NYSE">SNAP</a>) down 17.9%</li>
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Stocks slated to report earnings after the close include American International Group Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AIG#NYSE">AIG</a>), APA Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/APA#NASDAQ">APA</a>), CF Industries Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CF#NYSE">CF</a>), McKesson Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MCK#NYSE">MCK</a>), MetLife, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MET#NYSE">MET</a>), Occidental Petroleum Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OXY#NYSE">OXY</a>), and Zillow Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/Z#NASDAQ">Z</a>).
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Wells Fargo analyst Michael Turrin maintains Clear Secure (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/YOU#NYSE">YOU</a>) with a Underweight and raises the price target from $23 to $25.

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U.S. stocks traded higher midway through trading, with the Nasdaq Composite gaining around 1% on Wednesday.
The Dow traded up 0.30% to 44,242.05 while the NASDAQ gained 1.03% to 21,132.45. The S&amp;P 500 also rose, gaining, 0.72% to 6,344.65.
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Leading and Lagging Sectors Consumer staples shares jumped by 1.3% on Wednesday.
In trading on Wednesday, health care stocks fell by 0.8%.
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Uber Technologies (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UBER#NYSE">UBER</a>) reported better-than-expected fiscal second-quarter 2025 results on Wednesday.
The company reported a quarterly revenue growth of 18% year-on-year to $12.65 billion, beating the analyst consensus estimate of $12.46 billion.
Uber reported adjusted EPS of 63 cents, which beat the analyst consensus estimate of 62 cents.
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<li>Astera Labs, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ALAB#NASDAQ">ALAB</a>) shares shot up 31% to $176.52 after the company reported better-than-expected second-quarter financial results and issued third-quarter guidance above estimates.</li>
<li>Shares of Ainos, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AIMD#NASDAQ">AIMD</a>) got a boost, surging 54% to $3.58 after the company announced it secured a three-year subscription.</li>
<li>LivePerson, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LPSN#NYSE">LPSN</a>) shares were also up, gaining 38% to $1.2250 after the company announced it expanded its partnership with Google Cloud to integrate its AI capabilities directly into the LivePerson Connected Experience Platform.</li>
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<li>Fractyl Health, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GUTS#NASDAQ">GUTS</a>) shares dropped 47% to $0.9997 after the company announced a proposed public offering.</li>
<li>Shares of LifeMD, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LFMD#NASDAQ">LFMD</a>) were down 43% to $6.75 after the company reported worse-than-expected second-quarter EPS and sales and issued weak third-quarter sales guidance.</li>
<li>Lantheus Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LNTH#NASDAQ">LNTH</a>) was down, falling 33% to $48.73 after the company lowered FY2025 adjusted EPS and sales guidance below estimates.</li>
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Commodities In commodity news, oil traded down 0.2% to $65.06 while gold traded down 0.1% at $3,432.10.
Silver traded up 0.3% to $37.93 on Wednesday, while copper rose 0.4% to $4.4020.
Euro zone
European shares were mostly higher today. The eurozone's STOXX 600 fell 0.17%, while Spain's IBEX 35 Index gained 0.76%. London's FTSE 100 rose 0.30%, Germany's DAX 40 gained 0.13% and France's CAC 40 rose 0.05% during the session.
Asia Pacific Markets
Asian markets closed mostly higher on Wednesday, with Japan's Nikkei 225 gaining 0.60%, Hong Kong's Hang Seng gaining 0.03%, China's Shanghai Composite gaining 0.45% and India's BSE Sensex falling 0.21%.
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<li>Crude oil inventories in the U.S. declined by 3.029 million barrels in the week ended Aug. 1, compared to market estimates of a 1.1 million decline.</li>
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<td>$130.00</td>
<td>$29.8K</td>
<td>18.0K</td>
<td>5.5K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DASH</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$220.00</td>
<td>$294.0K</td>
<td>474</td>
<td>753</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>JD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>08/08/25</td>
<td>$30.00</td>
<td>$27.8K</td>
<td>752</td>
<td>413</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PDD</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$115.00</td>
<td>$33.5K</td>
<td>5.7K</td>
<td>305</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DPZ</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>08/15/25</td>
<td>$460.00</td>
<td>$28.9K</td>
<td>728</td>
<td>243</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>HD</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/18/26</td>
<td>$350.00</td>
<td>$33.5K</td>
<td>256</td>
<td>64</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CVNA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>02/20/26</td>
<td>$330.00</td>
<td>$35.4K</td>
<td>78</td>
<td>51</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These itemized elaborations have been created 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 trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 2 day(s) on August 8, 2025. This event was a transfer of 100 contract(s) at a $320.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $38.7K, with a price of $387.0 per contract. There were 25569 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 95965 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 call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 2 day(s) on August 8, 2025. This event was a transfer of 103 contract(s) at a $220.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 5 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $27.3K, with a price of $267.0 per contract. There were 24762 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 69049 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For LCID (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LCID#NASDAQ">LCID</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 9 day(s) on August 15, 2025. This event was a transfer of 19000 contract(s) at a $2.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $76.0K, with a price of $4.0 per contract. There were 64458 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 23381 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 bullish, expiring in 44 day(s) on September 19, 2025. This event was a transfer of 78 contract(s) at a $130.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 5 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $29.8K, with a price of $385.0 per contract. There were 18042 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 5599 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 put option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 44 day(s) on September 19, 2025. Parties traded 700 contract(s) at a $220.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $294.0K, with a price of $420.0 per contract. There were 474 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 753 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding JD (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JD#NASDAQ">JD</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 2 day(s) on August 8, 2025. Parties traded 200 contract(s) at a $30.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 19 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $27.8K, with a price of $139.0 per contract. There were 752 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 413 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 trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 44 day(s) on September 19, 2025. Parties traded 50 contract(s) at a $115.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $33.5K, with a price of $670.0 per contract. There were 5725 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 305 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For DPZ (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DPZ#NASDAQ">DPZ</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 9 day(s) on August 15, 2025. This event was a transfer of 17 contract(s) at a $460.00 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 $28.9K, with a price of $1700.0 per contract. There were 728 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 243 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding HD (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HD#NYSE">HD</a>), we observe a put option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 316 day(s) on June 18, 2026. Parties traded 20 contract(s) at a $350.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $33.5K, with a price of $1675.0 per contract. There were 256 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 64 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 bullish sentiment. It expires in 198 day(s) on February 20, 2026. Parties traded 5 contract(s) at a $330.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $35.4K, with a price of $7080.0 per contract. There were 78 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 51 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 With Whale Alerts In Today's Session

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. 
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>HOOD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>08/08/25</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
<td>$61.5K</td>
<td>5.4K</td>
<td>3.4K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BAC</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$43.00</td>
<td>$57.4K</td>
<td>11.7K</td>
<td>2.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SOFI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$25.00</td>
<td>$95.1K</td>
<td>50.0K</td>
<td>1.7K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>UPST</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>08/08/25</td>
<td>$69.00</td>
<td>$46.7K</td>
<td>65</td>
<td>824</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>OSCR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$35.00</td>
<td>$26.3K</td>
<td>8.3K</td>
<td>727</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>RKT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/19/25</td>
<td>$20.00</td>
<td>$38.2K</td>
<td>5.4K</td>
<td>657</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PYPL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$65.00</td>
<td>$88.5K</td>
<td>1.5K</td>
<td>602</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AJG</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>08/15/25</td>
<td>$290.00</td>
<td>$117.5K</td>
<td>518</td>
<td>501</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>WFC</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>08/08/25</td>
<td>$77.00</td>
<td>$26.6K</td>
<td>2.2K</td>
<td>475</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BULL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$15.00</td>
<td>$27.0K</td>
<td>6.3K</td>
<td>439</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These bullet-by-bullet explanations have been constructed using the accompanying table. 
• For HOOD (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HOOD#NASDAQ">HOOD</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 2 day(s) on August 8, 2025. This event was a transfer of 131 contract(s) at a $100.00 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 $61.5K, with a price of $470.0 per contract. There were 5462 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 3488 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding BAC (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BAC#NYSE">BAC</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 44 day(s) on September 19, 2025. Parties traded 940 contract(s) at a $43.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 13 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $57.4K, with a price of $61.0 per contract. There were 11799 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2083 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding SOFI (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SOFI#NASDAQ">SOFI</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 163 day(s) on January 16, 2026. Parties traded 449 contract(s) at a $25.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 5 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $95.1K, with a price of $212.0 per contract. There were 50028 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1786 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For UPST (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UPST#NASDAQ">UPST</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 2 day(s) on August 8, 2025. This event was a transfer of 250 contract(s) at a $69.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $46.7K, with a price of $187.0 per contract. There were 65 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 824 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For OSCR (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OSCR#NYSE">OSCR</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 527 day(s) on January 15, 2027. This event was a transfer of 100 contract(s) at a $35.00 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 $26.3K, with a price of $264.0 per contract. There were 8394 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 727 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding RKT (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RKT#NYSE">RKT</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 135 day(s) on December 19, 2025. Parties traded 211 contract(s) at a $20.00 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 $38.2K, with a price of $181.0 per contract. There were 5436 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 657 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For PYPL (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PYPL#NASDAQ">PYPL</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 44 day(s) on September 19, 2025. This event was a transfer of 150 contract(s) at a $65.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 24 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $88.5K, with a price of $590.0 per contract. There were 1524 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 602 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding AJG (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AJG#NYSE">AJG</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 9 day(s) on August 15, 2025. Parties traded 500 contract(s) at a $290.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 17 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $117.5K, with a price of $235.0 per contract. There were 518 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 501 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding WFC (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WFC#NYSE">WFC</a>), we observe a call option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 2 day(s) on August 8, 2025. Parties traded 200 contract(s) at a $77.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $26.6K, with a price of $133.0 per contract. There were 2219 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 475 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding BULL (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BULL#NASDAQ">BULL</a>), we observe a call option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 527 day(s) on January 15, 2027. Parties traded 50 contract(s) at a $15.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $27.0K, with a price of $540.0 per contract. There were 6334 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 439 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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10 Financials Stocks With Whale Alerts In Today's Session

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. 
Below are some instances of options activity happening in the Information Technology 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>AMD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>08/08/25</td>
<td>$165.00</td>
<td>$36.0K</td>
<td>3.7K</td>
<td>107.9K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NVDA</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>08/08/25</td>
<td>$177.50</td>
<td>$25.7K</td>
<td>30.0K</td>
<td>60.7K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PLTR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>08/08/25</td>
<td>$177.50</td>
<td>$59.5K</td>
<td>11.8K</td>
<td>26.9K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CRWV</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>08/15/25</td>
<td>$280.00</td>
<td>$42.9K</td>
<td>37.1K</td>
<td>7.4K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>U</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>08/15/25</td>
<td>$30.00</td>
<td>$110.0K</td>
<td>9.0K</td>
<td>1.5K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DDOG</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>08/08/25</td>
<td>$120.00</td>
<td>$35.4K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
<td>1.3K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ZETA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$17.50</td>
<td>$29.1K</td>
<td>5.3K</td>
<td>1.3K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CRM</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/20/26</td>
<td>$230.00</td>
<td>$954.0K</td>
<td>630</td>
<td>1.2K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BMNR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>08/15/25</td>
<td>$45.00</td>
<td>$84.7K</td>
<td>7.3K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>APP</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>08/08/25</td>
<td>$390.00</td>
<td>$68.4K</td>
<td>783</td>
<td>826</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These itemized elaborations have been created using the accompanying table. 
• Regarding AMD (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 2 day(s) on August 8, 2025. Parties traded 188 contract(s) at a $165.00 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 $36.0K, with a price of $192.0 per contract. There were 3736 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 107994 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For NVDA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 2 day(s) on August 8, 2025. This event was a transfer of 153 contract(s) at a $177.50 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 $25.7K, with a price of $168.0 per contract. There were 30079 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 60744 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For PLTR (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NASDAQ">PLTR</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 2 day(s) on August 8, 2025. This event was a transfer of 240 contract(s) at a $177.50 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 $59.5K, with a price of $248.0 per contract. There were 11886 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 26999 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding CRWV (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRWV#NASDAQ">CRWV</a>), we observe a call option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 9 day(s) on August 15, 2025. Parties traded 1719 contract(s) at a $280.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $42.9K, with a price of $25.0 per contract. There were 37131 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 7443 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For U (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/U#NYSE">U</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 9 day(s) on August 15, 2025. This event was a transfer of 500 contract(s) at a $30.00 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 $110.0K, with a price of $220.0 per contract. There were 9078 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1536 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For DDOG (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DDOG#NASDAQ">DDOG</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 2 day(s) on August 8, 2025. This event was a transfer of 281 contract(s) at a $120.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 9 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $35.4K, with a price of $125.0 per contract. There were 1031 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1353 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding ZETA (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ZETA#NYSE">ZETA</a>), we observe a call option trade with neutral sentiment. It expires in 163 day(s) on January 16, 2026. Parties traded 60 contract(s) at a $17.50 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $29.1K, with a price of $485.0 per contract. There were 5328 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1352 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding CRM (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRM#NYSE">CRM</a>), we observe a put option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 226 day(s) on March 20, 2026. Parties traded 600 contract(s) at a $230.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $954.0K, with a price of $1590.0 per contract. There were 630 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1270 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding BMNR (AMEX:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BMNR#AMEX">BMNR</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 9 day(s) on August 15, 2025. Parties traded 1695 contract(s) at a $45.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 40 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $84.7K, with a price of $50.0 per contract. There were 7314 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1089 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For APP (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/APP#NASDAQ">APP</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 2 day(s) on August 8, 2025. This event was a transfer of 22 contract(s) at a $390.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $68.4K, with a price of $3110.0 per contract. There were 783 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 826 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>. 
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A heated Reddit debate erupted online when a 63-year-old disabled retiree <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/StocksAndTrading/comments/1mbngva/back_to_100_cash/">announced</a> he&#8217;d moved his entire portfolio to cash, citing his &#8220;gut feeling&#8221; about an impending market correction bigger than 2008. The response from the investing community was swift and brutal: &#8220;This is the riskiest thing you can do as an investor.&#8221;
The retiree&#8217;s concerns weren&#8217;t unfounded. He pointed to a perfect storm of economic headwinds: a looming housing crash, AI-driven layoffs across sectors, and the systematic termination of high earners at major tech companies that could devastate consumer spending. He described the current market as &#8220;divorced from reality&#8221; and a &#8220;house of cards&#8221; waiting to collapse.
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His timing triggers included upcoming Federal Reserve announcements, the expiration of tariff policies, and historical patterns showing August and September as traditionally bearish months. The NAAIM index was falling, and the VIX was showing dangerous complacency. For someone in his position—retired, disabled, and needing to preserve rather than grow wealth—the conservative approach seemed logical.
But the investing community saw it differently.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">The Case Against Market Timing</h2>
&#8220;Time in the market beats timing the market,&#8221; became the rallying cry among experienced investors. Multiple users shared data showing the S&amp;P 500 historically averaging 10% annual returns and spending significant time near all-time highs. The current market fundamentals appeared strong: record earnings, controlled inflation, declining interest rates, and leading companies trading at reasonable valuations.
More importantly, they argued, going 100% cash often backfires spectacularly. Investors who exit the market typically miss the biggest upside moves and find themselves forced to buy back in at higher prices. The psychological pressure of watching markets climb while sitting in cash has historically led to poor timing decisions.
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Several commenters highlighted AI as a transformative force that could drive extended bull runs. Rather than viewing AI-driven layoffs as a negative, they argued these changes would boost corporate profit margins through reduced costs and increased productivity, potentially justifying higher valuations.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">The Middle Ground Strategy</h2>
The most compelling advice came from those suggesting alternatives to the all-or-nothing approach. Instead of going 100% cash, they recommended:
Partial hedging: Moving 20%-30% into fixed income or money market funds currently yielding over 4%, while maintaining equity exposure for growth.
Strategic rebalancing: Trimming 5%-10% from high-risk positions rather than liquidating everything, creating &#8220;dry powder&#8221; for potential opportunities.
Diversification over timing: Shifting toward lower-beta stocks, dividend-focused strategies, or using options to hedge downside risk without abandoning the market entirely.
Tax-efficient moves: Avoiding the significant short-term capital gains tax hit that comes with liquidating an entire portfolio.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">The Psychological Element</h2>
Perhaps the most insightful comments addressed the emotional aspects of investing. Several users noted that successful investing requires ignoring &#8220;gut feelings&#8221; and &#8220;vibes&#8221; in favor of data and disciplined strategies. They pointed out that markets have historically climbed a &#8220;wall of worry,&#8221; advancing despite widespread pessimism and concern.
The debate highlighted a fundamental tension in modern investing: balancing legitimate economic concerns with the proven long-term benefits of staying invested. While the retiree&#8217;s specific situation—age, health, and risk tolerance—may justify a more conservative approach, the broader lesson remains relevant for all investors.
The market may indeed face headwinds, but history suggests that attempting to time these corrections perfectly is more likely to harm returns than preserve them. The key lies in finding risk management strategies that don&#8217;t require abandoning the market entirely.
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Space stock Rocket Lab Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RKLB#NASDAQ">RKLB</a>) is likely to provide an update on its rocket launches for the rest of 2025 and beyond when the company reports second-quarter financial results <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/earnings">after market close on Thursday.</a>
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Here are the earnings estimates, what analysts are saying and the key items to watch.
Earnings Estimates: Analysts expect Rocket Lab to report second-quarter revenue of $134.53 million, up from $106.25 million in last year's second quarter, according to data <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/register?utm_adType=bzprocontent&amp;utm_campaign=14daytrial&amp;utm_ad=0806">from Benzinga Pro.</a>
Hitting the guidance would mark a new quarterly record, surpassing the fourth quarter total of $132.39 million.
Rocket Lab has beaten analyst estimates for revenue in four straight quarters and in seven of the past 10 quarters overall.
Analysts expect the company to report a loss of 11 cents per share in the quarter, down from a loss of eight cents per share in last year's second quarter.
The company has beaten analyst estimates for earnings per share in five of the past 10 quarters. The last seven straight quarters have seen the company report earnings per share that beat or were in line with analyst estimates.
Guidance from the company calls for second-quarter revenue in a range of $130 million to $140 million.
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What Analysts Are Saying: Stifel analyst Erik Rasmussen <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/08/46866027/whats-going-on-with-rocket-lab-stock-today-5">recently maintained a</a> Buy rating on Rocket Lab, while raising the price target from $34 to $55.
The analyst highlighted Rocket Lab's mission with its Electron rocket for IQPS. The company has worked with IQPS for multiple missions and is helping to deliver satellites into constellation.
Craig-Hallum analysts <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/25/07/46671505/rocket-lab-shares-fall-after-new-analyst-coverage-and-valuation-concerns">initiated coverage </a>of Rocket Lab ahead of earnings with a Hold rating and a $51 price target.
The analysts expressed concern over the stock's current valuation and future execution risks. Analysts said the stock is "priced for perfection."
Craig-Hallum analysts also said the expectations for the upcoming Neutron rocket platform are high and that small setbacks or delays could put pressure on shares.
Here are other<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/RKLB/analyst-ratings"> analyst ratings for Rocket Lab</a> and their price targets:
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<li>Bank of America: Maintained Buy rating, raised price target from $30 to $50</li>
<li>Citigroup: Maintained Buy rating, raised price target from $33 to $50</li>
<li>KeyBanc: Maintained Overweight rating, raised price target from $29 to $40</li>
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Key Items to Watch: Rocket Lab stock recently<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/25/07/46424062/rocket-lab-stock-launches-to-new-all-time-highs-whats-going-on"> hit all-time highs, </a>and as analysts note, expectations remain high for the company.
The company has had multiple successful rocket launches in 2025, recently completing its 11th Electron launch of the year versus a plan for 20 or more in 2025.
Guidance from the company calls for the medium-lift reusable Neutron rocket to make its debut in the second half of 2025. Investors and analysts will be looking for an update on this timeline and on how many flights are expected this year.
Rocket Lab has been winning contracts from government agencies such as the Air Force and NASA. The company could also be one of the companies viewed as a winner from President Donald Trump's One Big Beautiful Bill, with a planned $25 billion for the "Golden Dome" missile defense system.
Rocket Lab could be considered for this initiative and get more contract wins from the bill.
In May, Rocket Lab announced plans to acquire optical systems producer Geost. Investors and analysts would love more color on the acquisition and how it will help Rocket Lab land more contract wins in the future.
RKLB Price Action: Rocket Lab stock is down 1.71% to $43.98 on Wednesday at publication versus a 52-week trading range of $4.55 to $53.44. Rocket Lab stock is up 72% year-to-date in 2025 and shares are up over 800% in the past year.
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Dine Brands Global, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIN#NYSE">DIN</a>) shares are<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/08/b46891263/dine-brands-global-inc-reports-second-quarter-2025-results" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> trading lower on Wednesday</a> after the company reported<a href="https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250806556729/en/Dine-Brands-Global-Inc.-Reports-Second-Quarter-2025-Results" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> second-quarter</a> adjusted earnings per share of $1.17, missing the analyst consensus estimate of $1.44. 
Quarterly sales of $230.784 million outpaced the Street view of $223.458 million. Total revenues increased from $206.3 million in the year-ago period.
Applebee&#8217;s year-over-year domestic comparable same-restaurant sales increased 4.9% for the second quarter of 2025.&nbsp;
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IHOP&#8217;s year-over-year domestic comparable same-restaurant sales declined 2.3% for the second quarter of 2025.
The increase was primarily due to an increase in company restaurant sales, attributable mainly to the acquisition of Applebee&#8217;s and IHOP restaurants before the second quarter of 2025, offset by decreases in franchise revenues and rental income.
Consolidated adjusted EBITDA for the second quarter of 2025 was $56.2 million compared to $67.0 million in the year-ago period.
Gross profit in the quarter under review totaled $92.229 million, lower than $99.271 million in the year-ago period.
The company exited the quarter with cash and equivalents worth $194.20 million. &nbsp; &nbsp;
Development activity by Applebee's and IHOP franchisees for the second quarter of 2025 resulted in seven new restaurant openings and 46 restaurant closures.
Outlook: Dine Brands projects Applebee&#8217;s FY25 domestic comparable same-restaurant sales to grow in the range of 1%-3% (Prior view: down 2% to 1%) year over year. IHOP expects sales growth in the range of 1% to 1% (Prior view: down 1% to 2%).
Price Action: DIN shares are trading lower by 7.79% to $20.08 at last check on Wednesday.
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Cencora, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COR#NYSE">COR</a>) on Wednesday reported third-quarter 2025 sales increased 8.7% to $80.66 billion, beating the&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/calendars/earnings" rel="noreferrer noopener">consensus of $80.354 billion</a>.
Sales increased due to an 8.5% increase in revenue within the U.S. Healthcare Solutions segment and a 10.5% increase in revenue within the International Healthcare Solutions segment.
&#8220;Cencora delivered strong financial results in the third fiscal quarter, driven by our pharmaceutical-centric strategy and focus on our growth priorities,&#8221; said Robert Mauch, President and CEO of Cencora.
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U.S. Healthcare Solutions revenue was $72.9 billion in the third quarter of fiscal 2025, up 8.5% due to overall market growth primarily driven by unit volume growth, including increased sales of products labeled for diabetes and/or weight loss in the GLP-1 class and specialty products to physician practices and health systems.
International Healthcare Solutions&#8217; revenue was $7.8 billion.
The company reported adjusted earnings of $4.00, up 19.8% year over year, beating the&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/08/b46889536/cencora-reports-fiscal-2025-third-quarter-results" rel="noreferrer noopener">consensus of $3.82</a>.
Adjusted gross profit reached $2.9 billion, up 20.7%, and adjusted operating income was $1.1 billion, up 20.6%.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Outlook</h2>
Cencora updated its fiscal year 2025 financial guidance to reflect stronger earnings growth in the U.S. Healthcare Solutions segment.
Cencora expects adjusted earnings to be $15.85-$16.00 versus <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/biotech/25/05/45263171/cencoras-boosts-annual-forecast-on-strong-demand-for-weight-loss-drugs-specialty-products-despite-mixed-q2-earnings" rel="noreferrer noopener">prior guidance from $15.70-$15.95</a> and a consensus of $15.81.
The company updated its fiscal 2025 sales guidance from $317.37 billion-$323.25 billion to approximately $320.31 billion compared to the consensus of $321.64 billion.
The guidance assumes revenue growth of approximately 9% from the previous range of 8%-10%.
U.S. Healthcare Solutions segment revenue growth is projected between 9%-10%, compared to the previous range of 9%-11%.
International Healthcare Solutions segment revenue growth is projected to be in the range of 6%-7% from the previous range of 3% to 4%.
Adjusted consolidated operating income growth to be between 15%-16%, from the previous range of 13.5%-15.5%.
During the earnings conference call, Cencora said it&#8217;s too early to assess the impact of Most Favored Nation (MFN) and other policy changes.
Cencora&#8217;s business has not been significantly affected by tariffs, and the company is not changing its sourcing practices as a result. The company remains confident in the stability of its supply chain.
The company is monitoring differences in brand versus generic supply chains for risk of shortages and patient access disruptions.
Price Action: Cencora stock is trading lower by 2.30% to $285.64 at last check Wednesday.
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