La cadena de opciones muestra datos clave de las opciones de acciones de Lifecore Biomedical a varios precios de ejercicio y fechas de vencimiento. Los operadores utilizan esta información para analizar posibles operaciones y evaluar el sentimiento del mercado para Lifecore Biomedical..

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Lifecore Biomedical

Lifecore Biomedical Inc is a fully integrated contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) that offers differentiated capabilities in the development, filling, and finishing of complex sterile injectable pharmaceutical products in syringes and vials. It manufactures injectable-grade Hyaluronic Acid. Lifecore recognizes revenue in two different product categories, CDMO and fermentation.

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Aquí tienes cinco acciones estadounidenses que podrían llamar la atención de los inversores este viernes: WGS, LFCR, SPSC, RGP y UDR.

5 acciones en el foco este viernes: WGS, LFCR, SPSC, RGP y UDR

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Aquí tienes cinco acciones estadounidenses que podrían llamar la atención de los inversores este jueves: RGP, NIO, LFCR, LI y XPEV.

5 acciones en el foco este jueves: RGP, NIO, LFCR, LI y XPEV

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Homebuilder stocks have underperformed the broader market in 2025, with the S&amp;P Composite <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/etfs/sector-etfs/25/06/46004883/homebuilder-etfs-climb-thin-foundation-permits-sentiment-slide">1500 Homebuilding Index</a> (S15HOME) down roughly 8% year-to-date, compared to a 4% gain in the S&amp;P 500, according to Bank of America Securities.
The weakness comes as builder confidence for newly built single-family homes remains historically low. Earlier in June, the NAHB/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index <a href="https://www.nahb.org/news-and-economics/press-releases/2025/06/builder-sentiment-at-third-lowest-reading-since-2012">showed </a>a reading of 32—its third-lowest level since 2012. Only December 2022 (31) and April 2020 (30) posted worse readings.
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According to an NAHB analysis released on Wednesday, elevated interest rates and economic uncertainty sent more home buyers to the sidelines in May as housing affordability conditions remain challenging.
Sales of <a target="_blank" href="https://www.nahb.org/news-and-economics/press-releases/2025/06/elevated-rates-challenging-affordability-conditions-put-a-damper-on-new-home-sales" rel="noreferrer noopener">newly</a> built single-family homes declined 13.7% in May, falling back to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 623,000.
According to newly released data from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and the U.S. Census Bureau, the pace was the slowest since October of last year, with mortgage rates averaging 6.83% in May.
Sales were particularly slow in the South, with the pace of sales down 21% in May.
BofA adds that the demand for new homes is still muted, and existing home listings are rising, but they are seeing a&#8221;frozen&#8221; resale market.
In its investor note on Friday, BofA added that in 2025, the prices of new homes have fallen. On average, new homes cost 0.3% less than existing (resale) homes. This is a big shift from the past when new homes were usually 15–20% more expensive than existing ones.
Housing inventory has gone up. The number of new homes for sale is at its highest point in over a decade. Existing home listings are up 20% compared to last year, though still not back to pre-pandemic (2019) levels. Vacancy rates have also risen after being very low for a while.
BofA also writes that homebuilders continue to use incentives (rate buydowns) and build smaller homes to address some of the affordability challenges.
NAHB <a target="_blank" href="https://www.nahb.org/news-and-economics/press-releases/2025/06/sharp-drop-in-multifamily-production-brings-overall-housing-starts-down" rel="noreferrer noopener">said</a> a sharp decline in multifamily production pushed overall housing starts down in May, while single-family output was flat due to economic and tariff uncertainty and elevated interest rates.
"Our latest builder survey shows that development and market conditions remain a major concern for builders, with consumer confidence lower and elevated interest rates for buyers and builders," said Buddy Hughes, chairman of NAHB.
Most recently, homebuilder KB Home (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KBH#NYSE">KBH</a>) reported second-quarter revenue of $1.52 billion, beating analyst&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/calendars/earnings" rel="noreferrer noopener">estimates</a> of $1.51 billion. The company&nbsp;reported second-quarter earnings of $1.50 per share, beating analyst estimates of $1.47 per share.
KB Home delivered 3,120 homes in the quarter, down 11% on a year-over-year basis. The average selling price "increased slightly" to&nbsp;$488,700, while net orders decreased 13% year-over-year to 3,460. Ending backlog value was down 27% to $2.29 billion and inventories <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/earnings/25/06/46063325/kb-home-q2-earnings-revenue-eps-beat-estimates-homebuilder-lowers-2025-housing-revenue-outlook-as-market-conditions-soften" rel="noreferrer noopener">increased 7% to $5.91 billion</a>.
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LONDON, June 27 (Reuters) - Global payments processors Visa <a href="https://www.reuters.com/markets/companies/V.N">(V.N), opens new tab</a> and Mastercard's <a href="https://www.reuters.com/markets/companies/MA.N">(MA.N), opens new tab</a> default multilateral interchange fees which are charged to retailers infringe competition law, a London tribunal ruled on Friday in the latest round of the long-running legal saga.
London's Competition Appeal Tribunal unanimously ruled that Visa and Mastercard's multilateral interchange fees breach European competition law, in a ruling in linked lawsuits brought by hundreds of merchants.
David Scott, global managing partner of law firm Scott+Scott, which represented the claimants, said the ruling was "a significant win for all merchants who have been paying excessive interchange fees to Visa and Mastercard".
Both Visa and Mastercard said they disagreed with the decision and intended to seek permission to appeal.
A Visa spokesperson said: "Visa continues to believe that interchange is a critical component to maintaining a secure digital payments ecosystem that benefits all parties, including consumers, merchants and banks."
"Mastercard strongly disagrees with today's decision, which is deeply flawed, and will seek permission to appeal," a Mastercard spokesperson said in a statement.
Litigation over multilateral interchange fees, which are levied on retailers when cardholders make a transaction, has rumbled on for well over a decade in Britain and elsewhere.
Scott+Scott said Friday's ruling was the first time that Visa and Mastercard's commercial card and inter-regional multilateral interchange fees had been found to infringe competition law.
The liability trial which led to Friday's ruling took place in early 2024. A ruling following a further trial to determine whether any alleged overcharge was passed on by retailers to customers is pending.

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Clear Street analyst Bill Maughan downgrades CRISPR Therapeutics (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRSP#NASDAQ">CRSP</a>) from Buy to Hold and announces $45 price target.

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Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>)-focused firm Strategy (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSTR#NASDAQ">MSTR</a>) is now facing at least five separate securities fraud lawsuits over its Bitcoin treasury disclosures, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/crypto/cryptocurrency/25/06/46137663/corporate-bitcoin-buying-spree-booming-strategy-or-ticking-financial-time-bomb">according to court filings</a>.
The legal actions, filed over the past several weeks, accuse the company of misleading investors about the profitability and risks tied to its aggressive Bitcoin acquisition strategy, Decrypt <a href="https://decrypt.co/327259/why-so-many-firms-suing-strategy-bitcoin-holdings">reported</a>.
The lawsuits cover the period between April 30, 2024, and April 4, 2025, when the company, previously known as MicroStrategy, allegedly made public statements that plaintiffs claim were "materially false and misleading."
The initial lawsuit was filed on May 16 by Pomerantz LLP, followed by nearly identical complaints from other law firms including Gross Law Firm, Bronstein Gewirtz &amp; Grossman, Kessler Topaz Meltzer &amp; Check, and Levi &amp; Korsinsky. 
Legal experts say this strategy is common in securities class actions, as law firms compete for lead counsel status, which can result in significant legal fees.
"Law firms jockey for position as lead counsel in securities class actions because the fees can be very lucrative," said Adam Pritchard, a professor at the University of Michigan Law School.
Under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, courts typically appoint the lead plaintiff based on who has the largest financial loss. 
That position holds influence over the case direction and which law firm will represent the class.
"Institutions are favored because they are likely to provide necessary oversight," explained Ann Lipton, a law professor at the University of Colorado. 
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Law firms are actively promoting the July 15 deadline, after which a judge will select the lead plaintiff and consolidate the lawsuits.
It remains unclear whether any of Strategy's largest institutional investors, such as Vanguard, BlackRock (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BLK#NYSE">BLK</a>), or Capital International Investors, have signed on to lead the suits. 
Michael Saylor, the company's co-founder and Executive Chairman, remains the largest shareholder.
The legal scrutiny intensified after Strategy disclosed nearly $6 billion in unrealized Bitcoin losses in April, warning that it might not return to profitability. 
Although Bitcoin's price has since rebounded to around $107,000, the company reported a Q1 loss of $16.49 per share, following heavy Bitcoin purchases at an average price of $95,000 per coin.
Strategy has acknowledged the lawsuits in regulatory filings and said it plans to &#8220;vigorously defend against these claims.&#8221; 
The company has stated that it cannot yet estimate the potential outcome or financial impact of the cases.
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CAD/USD is lower after President Trump said the US is terminating all discussions on trade with Canada.

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President Trump Posts On Truth Social ".. Based on this egregious Tax, we are hereby terminating ALL discussions on Trade with Canada, effective immediately. We will let Canada know the Tariff that they will be paying to do business with the United States of America within the next seven day period. Thank you for your attention to this matter!"

President Trump Posts On Truth Social "We have just been informed that Canada, a very difficult Country to TRADE with, including the fact that they have charged our Farmers as much as 400% Tariffs, for years, on Dairy Products, has just announced that they are putting a Digital Services Tax on our American Technology Companies, which is a direct and blatant attack on our Country. .."

Oppenheimer analyst Jeff Jones maintains Kymera Therapeutics (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KYMR#NASDAQ">KYMR</a>) with a Outperform and lowers the price target from $56 to $53.

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Macquarie Equity Research analyst Chad Beynon said online gaming companies are likely to beat expectations in the second quarter of 2025, as the outlook for the year improves despite<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/25/06/45868110/draftkings-dkng-stock-rises-as-rival-fanduel-announces-illinois-betting-fee" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> ongoing regulatory challenges.</a>
Beynon noted that online gaming stocks have climbed 12% over the past month—outpacing the S&amp;P 500's 4% gain—despite ongoing regulatory noise in the U.S.
The analyst attributed the rally to strong online sports betting (OSB) hold rates, especially in June, which are tracking around 13% mid-month.
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For the second quarter of 2025, Beynon now expects an industry-wide hold rate of roughly 11%, with potential record gains for DraftKings Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DKNG#NASDAQ">DKNG</a>) (up 150 basis points year-over-year) and Flutter Entertainment (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FLUT#NYSE">FLUT</a>) (up 80 basis points), based on New York market data.
Beynon highlighted that regulatory developments remain a key concern. After Illinois introduced a roughly 50-cent per-bet tax on online sports betting starting July 1—and both Flutter and DraftKings confirmed they'll pass this cost on to users by Sept. 1—attention has turned to New Jersey.
Investors are closely watching for potential updates next week, as the state considers raising tax rates on sports betting and iCasino, which would make it the fourth this session to increase taxes on online operators.
Maryland and Louisiana have already raised their sports betting taxes to 20% and 21.5%, respectively, and Beynon expects New Jersey to follow with a 5–7 percentage point hike to 20–22%.
Beynon said the 2025 outlook for the online gaming market remains positive, despite rising tax pressures.
He pointed to three key drivers: strong second-quarter sports betting hold rates, faster growth in betting volume, and better-than-expected gains in iGaming.
As a result, the analyst now projects 2025 online gross gaming revenue to grow 25% year-over-year, up from his earlier estimate of 20%.
Overall, Beynon named several top picks in the online gaming sector.
He highlighted Sportradar Group AG (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SRAD#NASDAQ">SRAD</a>) and Genius Sports Limited (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GENI#NYSE">GENI</a>) as lower-volatility ways to gain exposure to global sports betting, with strong potential from the U.S. shift toward in-play wagering.
DraftKings, with full North American exposure and a leading market share, offers the most upside from further U.S. legalization and potential international growth.
He also favors Rush Street Interactive, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RSI#NYSE">RSI</a>) for its small-cap appeal, lower sensitivity to sports hold rates, and strong iGaming niche in Canada and Latin America.
Lastly, Flutter stands out for its unmatched global footprint, best-in-class hold, and a successful M&amp;A strategy.
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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 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>IVZ</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>10/17/25</td>
<td>$18.00</td>
<td>$251.0K</td>
<td>259</td>
<td>10.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>COIN</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>06/27/25</td>
<td>$352.50</td>
<td>$38.2K</td>
<td>479</td>
<td>8.4K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GS</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>07/03/25</td>
<td>$700.00</td>
<td>$36.3K</td>
<td>1.8K</td>
<td>3.7K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>HOOD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>07/03/25</td>
<td>$84.00</td>
<td>$37.2K</td>
<td>3.0K</td>
<td>3.4K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>JPM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>07/03/25</td>
<td>$287.50</td>
<td>$26.8K</td>
<td>1.2K</td>
<td>802</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NTRS</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$125.00</td>
<td>$27.5K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
<td>634</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>FIS</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$82.00</td>
<td>$47.0K</td>
<td>8</td>
<td>501</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>XYZ</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>10/17/25</td>
<td>$55.00</td>
<td>$35.8K</td>
<td>1.2K</td>
<td>176</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$125.00</td>
<td>$124.8K</td>
<td>145</td>
<td>120</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>C</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>06/27/25</td>
<td>$75.00</td>
<td>$64.6K</td>
<td>677</td>
<td>107</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These itemized elaborations have been created using the accompanying table. 
• Regarding IVZ (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IVZ#NYSE">IVZ</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 112 day(s) on October 17, 2025. Parties traded 10000 contract(s) at a $18.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 12 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $251.0K, with a price of $27.0 per contract. There were 259 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 10000 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For COIN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COIN#NASDAQ">COIN</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be neutral, is expiring today. Parties traded 299 contract(s) at a $352.50 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 4 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $38.2K, with a price of $127.0 per contract. There were 479 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 8437 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For GS (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GS#NYSE">GS</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 6 day(s) on July 3, 2025. This event was a transfer of 55 contract(s) at a $700.00 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 $36.3K, with a price of $660.0 per contract. There were 1819 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 3764 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• 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 6 day(s) on July 3, 2025. This event was a transfer of 150 contract(s) at a $84.00 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 $37.2K, with a price of $248.0 per contract. There were 3055 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 3450 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding JPM (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JPM#NYSE">JPM</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 6 day(s) on July 3, 2025. Parties traded 100 contract(s) at a $287.50 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 $26.8K, with a price of $268.0 per contract. There were 1252 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 802 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding NTRS (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NTRS#NASDAQ">NTRS</a>), we observe a call option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 21 day(s) on July 18, 2025. Parties traded 89 contract(s) at a $125.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $27.5K, with a price of $310.0 per contract. There were 1075 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 634 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For FIS (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FIS#NYSE">FIS</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 21 day(s) on July 18, 2025. This event was a transfer of 500 contract(s) at a $82.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $47.0K, with a price of $94.0 per contract. There were 8 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 501 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For XYZ (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XYZ#NYSE">XYZ</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 112 day(s) on October 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 169 contract(s) at a $55.00 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 $35.8K, with a price of $212.0 per contract. There were 1285 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 176 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For GL (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GL#NYSE">GL</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 203 day(s) on January 16, 2026. This event was a transfer of 120 contract(s) at a $125.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $124.8K, with a price of $1040.0 per contract. There were 145 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 120 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For C (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/C#NYSE">C</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be neutral, is expiring today. Parties traded 68 contract(s) at a $75.00 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 $64.6K, with a price of $952.0 per contract. There were 677 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 107 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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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: 
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<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>GEO</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$30.00</td>
<td>$147.9K</td>
<td>10.9K</td>
<td>10.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CAR</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$170.00</td>
<td>$45.0K</td>
<td>30</td>
<td>4.4K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BE</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$22.00</td>
<td>$64.1K</td>
<td>91</td>
<td>861</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>HTZ</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/19/25</td>
<td>$7.50</td>
<td>$31.2K</td>
<td>1.6K</td>
<td>672</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>TREX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$55.00</td>
<td>$126.0K</td>
<td>367</td>
<td>601</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>EOSE</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/15/26</td>
<td>$4.50</td>
<td>$44.8K</td>
<td>30</td>
<td>293</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ZIM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>10/17/25</td>
<td>$15.00</td>
<td>$27.0K</td>
<td>675</td>
<td>215</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>VRT</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>07/11/25</td>
<td>$129.00</td>
<td>$71.2K</td>
<td>14</td>
<td>171</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ENVX</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$10.00</td>
<td>$37.6K</td>
<td>3.9K</td>
<td>159</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/20/26</td>
<td>$200.00</td>
<td>$33.5K</td>
<td>1.1K</td>
<td>111</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These bullet-by-bullet explanations have been constructed using the accompanying table. 
• Regarding GEO (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GEO#NYSE">GEO</a>), we observe a call option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 21 day(s) on July 18, 2025. Parties traded 9864 contract(s) at a $30.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $147.9K, with a price of $15.0 per contract. There were 10920 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 10093 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding CAR (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CAR#NASDAQ">CAR</a>), we observe a put option trade with neutral sentiment. It expires in 203 day(s) on January 16, 2026. Parties traded 17 contract(s) at a $170.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $45.0K, with a price of $2648.0 per contract. There were 30 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 4454 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For BE (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BE#NYSE">BE</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 567 day(s) on January 15, 2027. This event was a transfer of 82 contract(s) at a $22.00 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 $64.1K, with a price of $782.0 per contract. There were 91 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 861 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding HTZ (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HTZ#NASDAQ">HTZ</a>), we observe a put option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 175 day(s) on December 19, 2025. Parties traded 149 contract(s) at a $7.50 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $31.2K, with a price of $210.0 per contract. There were 1695 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 672 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding TREX (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TREX#NYSE">TREX</a>), we observe a call option trade with neutral sentiment. It expires in 21 day(s) on July 18, 2025. Parties traded 600 contract(s) at a $55.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $126.0K, with a price of $210.0 per contract. There were 367 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 601 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding EOSE (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EOSE#NASDAQ">EOSE</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 322 day(s) on May 15, 2026. Parties traded 293 contract(s) at a $4.50 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 3 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $44.8K, with a price of $153.0 per contract. There were 30 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 293 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For ZIM (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ZIM#NYSE">ZIM</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 112 day(s) on October 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 100 contract(s) at a $15.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 8 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $27.0K, with a price of $270.0 per contract. There were 675 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 215 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For VRT (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VRT#NYSE">VRT</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 14 day(s) on July 11, 2025. This event was a transfer of 150 contract(s) at a $129.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 5 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $71.2K, with a price of $475.0 per contract. There were 14 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 171 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For ENVX (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ENVX#NASDAQ">ENVX</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 203 day(s) on January 16, 2026. This event was a transfer of 150 contract(s) at a $10.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $37.6K, with a price of $251.0 per contract. There were 3963 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 159 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For BA (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BA#NYSE">BA</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 266 day(s) on March 20, 2026. This event was a transfer of 10 contract(s) at a $200.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $33.5K, with a price of $3350.0 per contract. There were 1115 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 111 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 Industrials 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. 
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>NVDA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>07/03/25</td>
<td>$155.00</td>
<td>$98.4K</td>
<td>62.1K</td>
<td>41.8K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>07/03/25</td>
<td>$148.00</td>
<td>$26.4K</td>
<td>978</td>
<td>9.4K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AAPL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$205.00</td>
<td>$29.9K</td>
<td>37.9K</td>
<td>8.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ORCL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$245.00</td>
<td>$78.6K</td>
<td>8</td>
<td>4.9K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>FSLR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$160.00</td>
<td>$331.2K</td>
<td>3.4K</td>
<td>2.6K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>WULF</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>08/15/25</td>
<td>$6.00</td>
<td>$52.5K</td>
<td>7.6K</td>
<td>2.3K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MSTR</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>08/15/25</td>
<td>$380.00</td>
<td>$36.5K</td>
<td>2.9K</td>
<td>2.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>APP</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$400.00</td>
<td>$38.0K</td>
<td>4.2K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>QUBT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>07/11/25</td>
<td>$18.50</td>
<td>$27.0K</td>
<td>120</td>
<td>726</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SNOW</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$200.00</td>
<td>$83.6K</td>
<td>779</td>
<td>588</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These bullet-by-bullet explanations have been constructed using the accompanying table. 
• Regarding NVDA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 6 day(s) on July 3, 2025. Parties traded 248 contract(s) at a $155.00 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 $98.4K, with a price of $397.0 per contract. There were 62117 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 41889 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding AMD (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>), we observe a call option trade with neutral sentiment. It expires in 6 day(s) on July 3, 2025. Parties traded 200 contract(s) at a $148.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $26.4K, with a price of $132.0 per contract. There were 978 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 9434 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding AAPL (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 21 day(s) on July 18, 2025. Parties traded 86 contract(s) at a $205.00 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 $29.9K, with a price of $348.0 per contract. There were 37959 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 8001 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For ORCL (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ORCL#NYSE">ORCL</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 21 day(s) on July 18, 2025. This event was a transfer of 4913 contract(s) at a $245.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $78.6K, with a price of $16.0 per contract. There were 8 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 4913 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding FSLR (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FSLR#NASDAQ">FSLR</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 21 day(s) on July 18, 2025. Parties traded 433 contract(s) at a $160.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 36 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $331.2K, with a price of $759.0 per contract. There were 3422 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2661 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding WULF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WULF#NASDAQ">WULF</a>), we observe a call option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 49 day(s) on August 15, 2025. Parties traded 2100 contract(s) at a $6.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $52.5K, with a price of $25.0 per contract. There were 7686 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2379 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding MSTR (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSTR#NASDAQ">MSTR</a>), we observe a put option sweep with neutral sentiment. It expires in 49 day(s) on August 15, 2025. Parties traded 17 contract(s) at a $380.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 4 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $36.5K, with a price of $2152.0 per contract. There were 2903 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2195 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 call option trade that happens to be neutral, expiring in 21 day(s) on July 18, 2025. This event was a transfer of 100 contract(s) at a $400.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $38.0K, with a price of $380.0 per contract. There were 4230 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1056 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For QUBT (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QUBT#NASDAQ">QUBT</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 14 day(s) on July 11, 2025. This event was a transfer of 300 contract(s) at a $18.50 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $27.0K, with a price of $90.0 per contract. There were 120 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 726 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding SNOW (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SNOW#NYSE">SNOW</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 203 day(s) on January 16, 2026. Parties traded 53 contract(s) at a $200.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 27 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $83.6K, with a price of $1580.0 per contract. There were 779 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 588 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 Information Technology Stocks With Whale Alerts In Today's Session

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EchoStar shares are trading higher after the company confirmed President Trump encouraged it and the FCC chair to reach a deal over its wireless spectrum licenses, and after WSJ reported EchoStar is making delayed interest payments, averting default.

Bank of America Securities (BofA) analyst Jessica Reif Ehrlich maintained a Buy rating on Walt Disney (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIS#NYSE">DIS</a>) <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/DIS/analyst-ratings" rel="noreferrer noopener">with a price forecast</a> of $140 on Friday, signaling confidence in the entertainment giant&#8217;s ongoing recovery, particularly within its crucial Experiences segment.
Reif Ehrlich projects a sequential improvement in the Experiences segment&#8217;s operating income (OI) for Disney&#8217;s fiscal third quarter, with an anticipated acceleration in the fiscal fourth quarter, supported by easier year-over-year comparisons.
This segment, a primary driver of Disney&#8217;s overall OI, has recently navigated challenges, including tough comparables, wage inflation, and significant pre-opening costs associated with new cruise ships.
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Adding to these headwinds were broader macroeconomic concerns and the impending launch of Universal&#8217;s Epic Universe, which had previously amplified investor anxieties regarding the segment&#8217;s trajectory.
However, the analyst notes a positive shift, indicating that the Experiences segment is now performing at least in line with fiscal 2025 expectations. This optimism is further bolstered by a robust pipeline of new cruise ships, which are expected to contribute significantly to results in the coming years.
In the advertising landscape, Sports remains a standout performer for Disney, demonstrating sustained strength relative to other categories. Furthermore, Reif Ehrlich expects Direct-to-Consumer (DTC) net subscriber additions to be modestly positive in the fiscal third quarter, aligning with the company&#8217;s own guidance.
Following a strong earnings beat last quarter, Disney raised its fiscal 2025 EPS guidance to $5.75. Reif Ehrlich believes this revised guidance is highly achievable, attributing this confidence to the fact that Disney&#8217;s prior earnings report coincided with peak uncertainty surrounding tariffs, which had previously obscured visibility.
Moreover, while DTC will likely be an investment year, she noted there will be some discretion around the magnitude of spend and momentum thus far in the parks (a key concern heading into the year), which should be positive for underlying fundamentals.
For the fiscal third quarter, Reif Ehrlich has slightly adjusted her estimates, lowering revenue to $24.0 billion (from $24.1 billion), OI to $4.33 billion (from $4.39 billion), and EPS to $1.39 (from $1.42).
These revisions are primarily due to the disappointing box office performance of Pixar&#8217;s Elio, which had a record-low opening for the studio.
Despite these near-term adjustments, the analyst has maintained her full fiscal 2025 OI estimate of $17.6 billion and EPS of $5.75, consistent with company guidance.
Price Actions: DIS stock is trading higher by 1.05% to $122.76 at&nbsp;last check Friday.
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Goldman Sachs analyst James Yaro maintains Robinhood Markets (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HOOD#NASDAQ">HOOD</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $82 to $91.

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A <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-buy-stocks">novice investor</a> claims he made over $200,000 in just one week trading options, saying the experience has made it hard to return to everyday life. On Reddit&#8217;s <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/wallstreetbets/comments/1lgbh45/i_do_not_believe_i_can_go_back_to_normal_life/">r/wallstreetbets</a>, he shared a screenshot of his Robinhood (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HOOD#NASDAQ">HOOD</a>) account showing a balance of $210,000 and a nearly 4,000% return in the past month.
&#8220;I have made multiple years of my salary in one week,&#8221; he wrote. &#8220;No matter how this ends, it&#8217;s been a great ride.&#8221;
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The investor revealed he began trading just three months ago with $55,000. He confirmed that his gains came from selling SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) call and put credit spreads, often using <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/05/45308441/risk-appetite-hits-record-high-0dte-options-hit-67-of-total-volumes2-million-average-contracts-in-q1">0DTE</a>—zero days to expiration— contracts. His screenshots showed multiple positions closed on June 20 with returns ranging from 36% to 72%.
0DTEs are trades that expire the same day they&#8217;re made. They&#8217;re popular with short-term traders looking to profit from quick market moves within hours.&nbsp;
&#8220;It made me understand that normal people are selling their time for money, and the rich are buying their time with money,&#8221; he commented later. He admitted that the rush of winning large trades changed how he thinks about work and life altogether. &#8220;I do not believe I can go back to normal life.&#8221;
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">A Warning From Those Who&#8217;ve Been There</h2>
Dozens of users who had experienced similar wins warned that it rarely lasts. &#8220;I did something similar back in 2020,&#8221; one wrote. &#8220;I felt like a genius and started drinking my own Kool-Aid. Then I lost half of what I made and it's been a five-year slog to get back.&#8221;
Another said: &#8220;Be careful. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/24/10/41234906/if-you-want-to-be-a-millionaire-stop-doing-the-9-5-grant-cardone-says-working-40-hours-a-week-on">Going back to a 9-to-5</a> is really, really f&#x2A;&#x2A;&#x2A;ing hard.&#8221;
The OP responded with appreciation: &#8220;Thank you for the advice, especially for someone who has tread this path before me. I will consider this, brother.&#8221;
While many were urging caution, a few users encouraged him to keep trading, saying things like, &#8220;Race ain&#8217;t over till you have $2.5 million after tax,&#8221; and &#8220;Don't quit, keep going until you get a million.&#8221;
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But the majority were clearly worried. Some pointed out that the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/trading-strategies-that-work">trading strategy</a> was sustainable only with discipline and a healthy exit plan. &#8220;Don't lie to yourself that you're some genius of investment, you GAMBLED and lucked out,&#8221; one said. &#8220;Take the money, put it into some non-gambling investment and retire early.&#8221;
The top comment, with over 15,000 upvotes, was straightforward: &#8220;Bro, stop and restart with 10k, get your life situated. You'll never regret it.&#8221;
By the end of the thread, he said he intended to withdraw at least $100,000 and was weighing his options. &#8220;I believe making $200,000 in one month is significant and advances my timetable for retirement,&#8221; he wrote.
For now, he seems to be sitting at the intersection of life-changing luck and community-driven wisdom.
Read Next: Can you guess how many retire with a $5,000,000 nest egg? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/5mil-nest-egg-adv">The percentage may shock you</a>.
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