Lam Research Option Alert: Jan 16 $80 Puts at the Bid: 2000 vs 3691 OI; Earnings 4/23 After Close [est] 

Lam Research Option Alert: Jan 16 $80 Puts at the Bid: 2000 @ $11.32 vs 3691 OI; Earnings 4/23 After Close [est] Ref=$77.705

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Lam Research

Lam Research is one of the largest semiconductor wafer fabrication equipment manufacturers in the world. It specializes in deposition and etch, which entail the buildup of layers on a semiconductor and the subsequent selective removal of patterns from each layer. Lam holds the top market share in etch and holds the clear second share in deposition. It is more exposed to memory chipmakers for DRAM and NAND chips. It counts as top customers the largest chipmakers in the world, including TSMC, Samsung, Intel, and Micron.

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On CNBC's &#8220;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/mad-money-lightning-round">Mad Money Lightning Round</a>,&#8221; Jim Cramer said no to O&#8217;Reilly Automotive, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ORLY#NASDAQ">ORLY</a>). 
&#8220;You want to buy the one that's not going to stock split, which is AutoZone (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AZO#NYSE">AZO</a>),&#8221;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/ORLY/earnings"> he added.</a>
Adding support to his view, O&#8217;Reilly Automotive posted first-quarter earnings of $9.35 per share on April 23, missing market estimates of $9.94 per share. The company's quarterly sales came in at $4.14 billion versus expectations of $4.17 billion.
AutoZone has outperformed the market over the past 15 years by 10.81% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 22.06%. Currently, the company has a market capitalization of $62.8 billion.
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Cramer said the last couple quarters have been weak for ASML Holding N.V. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ASML#NASDAQ">ASML</a>). He recommended buying Lam Research Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LRCX#NASDAQ">LRCX</a>) over ASML.
Supporting his view, ASML Holding reported a first-quarter sales miss on April 16. Sequentially, revenue declined by 16.75% from €9.3 billion in the fourth quarter.
Cramer said no to Onto Innovation Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ONTO#NYSE">ONTO</a>), adding that he likes Agilent (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/A#NYSE">A</a>).
Onto Innovation issued second-quarter guidance below estimates on May 8. The company sees second-quarter adjusted EPS of $1.21-$1.35, versus market estimates of $1.50. The company expects sales of $240.00 million —$260.00 million, versus projections of $269.10 million.
The Mad Money host said no to Fluor (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FLR#NYSE">FLR</a>). &#8220;Engineering and construction, we're going to buy letter J, we'll buy Jacobs (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/J#NYSE">J</a>),&#8221; he added.
UBS analyst Steven Fisher maintained Fluor with a buy rating on May 7 and lowered the price target from $49 to $48.
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<li>Onto Innovation shares fell 5.8% to settle at $98.04.</li>
<li>Fluor shares fell 0.5% to close at $38.53 on Thursday.</li>
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An official report on May 14, 2025 reveals Senator John Boozman's recent purchase of UnitedHealth Group (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UNH#NYSE">UNH</a>) stock, valued between $9,009 and $135,000. The transaction took place on May 14, 2025, as per the May filing.
At this time, UnitedHealth Group shares are trading down 18.51% at $251.0.
<h3>What Senator Has Been Trading Recently</h3>
In the past three years, John Boozman made 132 stock trades totaling more than $258 thousand. The largest trades involved stocks like iShares MSCI EAFE ETF and iShares MSCI EAFE Small-Cap ETF. Their most notable trades made recently include key transactions: 
<ul>
<li>Salesforce (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRM#NYSE">CRM</a>): $1,001 - $15,000 Purchase</li>
<li>Microsoft (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>): $1,001 - $15,000 Purchase</li>
<li>Lam Research (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LRCX#NASDAQ">LRCX</a>): $1,001 - $15,000 Purchase</li>
</ul>
Here's a summary of John Boozman's recent trades:
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<th>Company</th>
<th>Ticker</th>
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<td>Salesforce</td>
<td>CRM</td>
<td>STOCK</td>
<td>$1,001 - $15,000</td>
<td>S (Partial)</td>
<td>2025-04-22</td>
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<td>Microsoft</td>
<td>MSFT</td>
<td>STOCK</td>
<td>$1,001 - $15,000</td>
<td>P</td>
<td>2025-04-22</td>
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<td>Lam Research</td>
<td>LRCX</td>
<td>STOCK</td>
<td>$1,001 - $15,000</td>
<td>S (Partial)</td>
<td>2025-04-16</td>
</tr>
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<td>Gilead Sciences</td>
<td>GILD</td>
<td>STOCK</td>
<td>$1,001 - $15,000</td>
<td>S</td>
<td>2025-04-16</td>
</tr>
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<td>Applied Mat</td>
<td>AMAT</td>
<td>STOCK</td>
<td>$1,001 - $15,000</td>
<td>S (Partial)</td>
<td>2025-04-16</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
To stay updated on John Boozman's trades and other congressional trades, try our <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/gov-trades/members/john-boozman">government trades tool</a> for live updates!
<h3>The Importance of Congressional Transactions</h3>
A congressional transaction is when any representative or senator either buys or sells an individual stock.
Anyone working in Congress must file a Periodic Transaction Report to inform the public of their recent transaction within 30 days of being notified of the transaction and within 45 days of the transaction date.
In April 2012, Former President Barack Obama signed the STOCK Act into law. The act prohibits members of Congress from using private information given to them by their position for personal gain such as buying or selling a stock. The act also expanded disclosure requirements for members of Congress by requiring them to file a monthly disclosure.
<h3>Why Congressional Transactions Matter</h3>
Congressional transactions shouldn't be the primary reason for an investing decision, but they can be an important factor for an investor to consider.
When a senator or representative makes a new purchase, it could be an indication they expect the stock to rise.
A sale, on the other hand, can be made for a variety of reasons, and may not necessarily mean the seller thinks the stock will go down.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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Lam Research (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LRCX#NASDAQ">LRCX</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 10 years by 15.09% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 25.4%. Currently, Lam Research has a market capitalization of $94.48 billion. 
Buying $100 In LRCX: If an investor had bought $100 of LRCX stock 10 years ago, it would be worth $945.59 today based on a price of $73.86 for LRCX at the time of writing.
<h3>Lam Research's Performance Over Last 10 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1746633616_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

$100 Invested In This Stock 10 Years Ago Would Be Worth This Much Today

Bank of America analysts examined how heavily U.S. fund managers are <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/semiconductors">invested in semiconductor</a> and electronic design automation stocks in the S&amp;P 500.
Based on data from the end of April, the relative weighting of semiconductor stocks are 0.90x — down considerably year-to-date (1.01x in December 2024). 
Nvidia Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) maintains the broadest ownership. Roughly 73% of fund managers own the stock. Positions grew consistently throughout the past year (+67bps Q/Q, +518bps Y/Y).
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The relative weighting of 1.05x remains below the top 16 owned infotech/comm services peers (1.11x median) despite 3x+ faster sales growth prospects per consensus (30% CAGR versus 10% peers).
Within semiconductors, the survey found: 
<ul>
<li>Broadcom Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVGO#NASDAQ">AVGO</a>), Applied Materials, Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMAT#NASDAQ">AMAT</a>), and Texas Instruments Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TXN#NASDAQ">TXN</a>) made up 29% to 65% of fund manager ownership. </li>
<li>Skyworks Solutions, Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SWKS#NASDAQ">SWKS</a>) remained the least-owned semi stock with ownership of 3%-4% across all active manager funds.</li>
<li>The most significant expansions in ownership Q/Q were in Broadcom, Intel Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTC#NASDAQ">INTC</a>), KLA Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KLAC#NASDAQ">KLAC</a>), Nvidia, and Synopsys, Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SNPS#NASDAQ">SNPS</a>).</li>
<li>The most significant declines Q/Q were in Advanced Micro Devices, Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>), Qualcomm Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QCOM#NASDAQ">QCOM</a>), Applied Materials, and NXP Semiconductors (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NXPI#NASDAQ">NXPI</a>).</li>
<li>The greatest increases in depth/overweighting were in Intel, Skyworks Solutions, Micron Technology, Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MU#NASDAQ">MU</a>), Cadence Design Systems, Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CDNS#NASDAQ">CDNS</a>)</li>
<li>The greatest decrease in weighting were for AMD, Teradyne, Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TER#NASDAQ">TER</a>), Applied Materials, Analog Devices, Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ADI#NASDAQ">ADI</a>), Microchip Technology Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MCHP#NASDAQ">MCHP</a>).</li>
<li>Long-only investors were the most overweight in Synopsys, Broadcom, KLA Corp, Micron, and Cadence Design Systems. </li>
<li>Hedge funds were the most overweight Lam Research Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LRCX#NASDAQ">LRCX</a>), Teradyne, KLA Corp, and Cadence Design Systems.</li>
</ul>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Russell 1000</h3>
<ul>
<li>Nvidia, Broadcom, Applied Materials, Tesax Instruments, Lam Research had the largest percentage of holdings by active fund managers for Russell 1000 stocks.</li>
<li>At the median, Russell 1000 semis were held by 7.4% of active fund managers, about 400bps below overall tech. </li>
<li>Overall, semiconductors were generally underweight (at 0.47x) relative to the Russell 1000 index, similar to all of tech (0.63x). </li>
<li>Marvell Technology, Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MRVL#NASDAQ">MRVL</a>), GlobalFoundries Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GFS#NASDAQ">GFS</a>), Broadcom, Micron, KLA Corp had the highest weightings.</li>
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&#8220;We have so many of these digital infrastructure plays,&#8221; Cramer said when asked about Applied Digital Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/APLD#NASDAQ">APLD</a>). &#8220;If you're going to go there, just go buy Salesforce.&#8221;
On April 30, the company announced it had entered into a preferred equity purchase agreement with select investors. This agreement allows the company to raise up to $150 million through the sale of its newly designated Series G Convertible Preferred Stock.
Cramer said although Applied Materials, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMAT#NASDAQ">AMAT</a>) is an &#8220;excellent&#8221; company, but he likes Lam Research Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LRCX#NASDAQ">LRCX</a>) more. &#8220;And that's the one I would go for.&#8221; 
On the earnings front, Applied Materials will hold its fiscal second-quarter earnings conference call on Thursday, May 15. Analysts expect the company to report quarterly earnings at $2.31 per share on revenue of 7.12 billion.
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<li>Marvell Technology shares gained 2.3% to settle at $62.33 on Friday.</li>
<li>Bank OZK shares rose 2.2% to close at $44.15 during the session.</li>
<li>Applied Digital shares gained 1.7% to settle at $5.30 on Friday.</li>
<li>Applied Materials shares rose 4.1% to close at $155.10.</li>
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High-rolling investors have positioned themselves bullish on Lam Research (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LRCX#NASDAQ">LRCX</a>), and it's important for retail traders to take note. 
\This activity came to our attention today through Benzinga's tracking of publicly available options data. The identities of these investors are uncertain, but such a significant move in LRCX often signals that someone has privileged information.
Today, Benzinga's options scanner spotted 9 options trades for Lam Research. This is not a typical pattern.
The sentiment among these major traders is split, with 44% bullish and 44% bearish. Among all the options we identified, there was one put, amounting to $64,870, and 8 calls, totaling $392,636.
<h3>Predicted Price Range</h3>
After evaluating the trading volumes and Open Interest, it's evident that the major market movers are focusing on a price band between $55.0 and $128.0 for Lam Research, spanning the last three months.
<h3>Insights into Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
In today's trading context, the average open interest for options of Lam Research stands at 781.12, with a total volume reaching 2,451.00. The accompanying chart delineates the progression of both call and put option volume and open interest for high-value trades in Lam Research, situated within the strike price corridor from $55.0 to $128.0, throughout the last 30 days.
<h3>Lam Research Option Volume And Open Interest Over Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1746126113_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Noteworthy Options Activity:</h3>

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<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
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<td>LRCX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>08/15/25</td>
<td>$12.5</td>
<td>$12.4</td>
<td>$12.5</td>
<td>$63.00</td>
<td>$125.0K</td>
<td>1.7K</td>
<td align="right">100</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>LRCX</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$6.5</td>
<td>$6.35</td>
<td>$6.49</td>
<td>$66.00</td>
<td>$64.8K</td>
<td>935</td>
<td align="right">876</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>LRCX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>08/15/25</td>
<td>$3.65</td>
<td>$3.55</td>
<td>$3.55</td>
<td>$80.00</td>
<td>$52.1K</td>
<td>806</td>
<td align="right">149</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>LRCX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$9.4</td>
<td>$9.35</td>
<td>$9.35</td>
<td>$70.00</td>
<td>$46.7K</td>
<td>1.3K</td>
<td align="right">50</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>LRCX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$3.3</td>
<td>$3.1</td>
<td>$3.2</td>
<td>$128.00</td>
<td>$36.8K</td>
<td>830</td>
<td align="right">496</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
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<h3>About Lam Research</h3>
Lam Research is one of the largest semiconductor wafer fabrication equipment manufacturers in the world. It specializes in deposition and etch, which entail the buildup of layers on a semiconductor and the subsequent selective removal of patterns from each layer. Lam holds the top market share in etch and holds the clear second share in deposition. It is more exposed to memory chipmakers for DRAM and NAND chips. It counts as top customers the largest chipmakers in the world, including TSMC, Samsung, Intel, and Micron.
After a thorough review of the options trading surrounding Lam Research, we move to examine the company in more detail. This includes an assessment of its current market status and performance.
<h3>Lam Research's Current Market Status</h3>
<ul>
<li>Currently trading with a volume of 7,367,228, the LRCX's price is up by 1.51%, now at $72.75. </li>
<li>RSI readings suggest the stock is currently may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Anticipated earnings release is in 90 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What Analysts Are Saying About Lam Research</h3>
5 market experts have recently issued ratings for this stock, with a consensus target price of $83.8.
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&#x2A; An analyst from Needham has decided to maintain their Buy rating on Lam Research, which currently sits at a price target of $80. 
&#x2A; An analyst from B of A Securities has decided to maintain their Buy rating on Lam Research, which currently sits at a price target of $90. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Evercore ISI Group keeps a Outperform rating on Lam Research with a target price of $99. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Oppenheimer persists with their Outperform rating on Lam Research, maintaining a target price of $80. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Barclays keeps a Equal-Weight rating on Lam Research with a target price of $70. 
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Behind the Scenes of Lam Research's Latest Options Trends

Shares of semiconductor stocks are trading lower. The sector may be reacting to reports suggesting Huawei has developed an AI chip to challenge NVIDIA.

Sen.&nbsp;Elizabeth Warren&nbsp;(D-Mass.) requested answers from&nbsp;Apple Inc.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) CEO&nbsp;Tim Cook, citing a&nbsp;pattern of &#8220;influence-peddling&#8221;&nbsp;between the&nbsp;iPhone-maker and the&nbsp;Donald Trump&nbsp;administration over the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/25/04/44970168/elizabeth-warren-slams-tim-cook-over-alleged-backdoor-deal-with-trump-to-shield-apple-from-crushing-china-tariffs-creates-the-appearance-of-impropriety" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">trade negotiations with China</a>.
Amid escalating trade tensions between the U.S. and China, tech bull&nbsp;Dan Ives thinks the time is &#8220;ticking&#8221; for trade deals as Wall Street reels from the aftermath of a tug-of-war <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44891715/tech-bull-says-time-ticking-for-trade-deals-as-earnings-season-gathers-steam-calls-nvidias-china-disclosure-a-game-of-who-blinks-first" rel="noreferrer noopener">between the world&#8217;s top two economies</a>.
Earnings
STMicroelectronics N.V.&#8216; (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/STM#NYSE">STM</a>) first-quarter FY25 net revenues of $2.52 billion represented a 27.3% year-over-year decline, beating the&nbsp;analyst consensus estimate of $2.51 billion. EPS of $0.06&nbsp;beat&nbsp;the&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/04/44978860/stmicro-calls-out-bottom-in-q1-forecasts-q2-rebound-focusing-on-cost-cuts" rel="noreferrer noopener">analyst consensus estimate&nbsp;of $0.04</a>.
Alphabet Inc.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>) reported first-quarter revenue of $90.23 billion, up 12% year-over-year, beating a Street consensus estimate of $89.2 billion and EPS of $2.81, beating a Street <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44995955/alphabet-q1-earnings-highlights-google-search-youtube-cloud-show-robust-momentum" rel="noreferrer noopener">consensus estimate of $2.01</a>.
T-Mobile (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TMUS#NASDAQ">TMUS</a>) reported first-quarter EPS of&nbsp;$2.58, which beat the analyst consensus estimate of&nbsp;$2.44, and revenue of&nbsp;$20.89 billion, beating the analyst <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/04/44995935/t-mobile-shares-drop-despite-better-than-expected-q1-report-details" rel="noreferrer noopener">consensus estimate of&nbsp;$20.62 billion</a>.
VinFast Auto (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VFS#NASDAQ">VFS</a>) reported&nbsp;quarterly&nbsp;earnings per share of 54 cents loss, missing the street view&nbsp;of 23 cents loss and, revenues of $677.89 million missed the&nbsp;analyst <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/04/44989420/vinfast-auto-maintains-ev-delivery-outlook-amid-macro-uncertainty-despite-q4-margin-drag" rel="noreferrer noopener">consensus estimate of $859.08 million</a>.
International Business Machines Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IBM#NYSE">IBM</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $1.60 per share, which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $1.40 and revenue of $14.54 billion beat the analyst <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/04/44966124/ibm-shares-slide-despite-better-than-expected-q1-details" rel="noreferrer noopener">consensus estimate of $14.4 billion</a>.
Texas Instruments Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TXN#NASDAQ">TXN</a>) reported first-quarter revenue of&nbsp;$4.07 billion, versus&nbsp;estimates&nbsp;of $3.91 billion, and EPS of&nbsp;$1.28, <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/04/44966804/texas-instruments-q1-earnings-revenue-beat-eps-beat-strong-guidance-prepared-to-navigate-the-evolving-supply-chain-dynamics" rel="noreferrer noopener">versus estimates of $1.07</a>.
Lam Research (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LRCX#NASDAQ">LRCX</a>) reported quarterly earnings of&nbsp;$1.04&nbsp;per share, which beat the analyst consensus estimate of&nbsp;98 cents, and, revenue of $4.72 billion,&nbsp;which beat the analyst <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/04/44965339/lam-research-stock-climbs-after-strong-q3-results-q4-guidance-above-estimates" rel="noreferrer noopener">consensus estimate of&nbsp;$4.59 billion</a>.
Check Point Software Technologies (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CHKP#NASDAQ">CHKP</a>) reported quarterly revenue growth of 7% year over year to $637.8 million, topping the&nbsp;analyst consensus estimate of $636.2 million and adjusted EPS of $2.21, beat the&nbsp;analyst <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44962682/check-point-q1-earnings-revenue-beats-expectations-ceo-highlights-strong-demand-for-quantum-force-and-ai-platform" rel="noreferrer noopener">consensus estimate of $2.19.</a>
AT&amp;T Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/T#NYSE">T</a>) reported operating revenues of $30.63 billion beating the&nbsp;analyst consensus estimate of $30.35 billion and adjusted EPS of $0.51 also beat&nbsp;the&nbsp;analyst<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/04/44947739/att-adds-324-thousand-postpaid-subscribers-in-q1-outpaces-verizons-289-thousand-loss" rel="noreferrer noopener"> consensus estimate of $0.49</a>.
SAP SE (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SAP#NYSE">SAP</a>) reported quarterly revenue of 9.01 billion euros ($9.48 billion), beating analyst estimates and earnings of 1.44 euros ($1.54) per share <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/04/44938879/sap-shares-climb-on-better-than-expected-q1-results" rel="noreferrer noopener">also came in ahead of estimates</a>.
Verizon Communications (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VZ#NYSE">VZ</a>) reported&nbsp;fiscal&nbsp;first-quarter revenue growth was 1.5% year-over-year, reaching $33.49 billion, topping the&nbsp;analyst consensus estimate of $33.24 billion. Adjusted EPS of $1.19 topped the&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44920917/verizon-struggles-with-subscriber-losses-from-price-increases-competition-and-lower-government-support" rel="noreferrer noopener">analyst&nbsp;consensus estimate of $1.15</a>.
Smartphones &amp; Technology
The&nbsp;iPhone 17 series, the latest smartphone line-up from&nbsp;Apple, is reportedly facing significant stock shortages, and CEO&nbsp;Tim Cook&nbsp;is worried about it. The scarcity of Low CTE fiberglass cloth is reportedly causing a strain <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44917129/apple-ceo-tim-cook-gets-anxious-over-this-issue-threatening-the-inventory-of-iphone-17-he-is-pushing-suppliers-every-day" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">on the&nbsp;stock of the iPhone 17&nbsp;series.</a>
Elon Musk&nbsp;says that&nbsp;Neuralink, which specializes in creating Brain-Computer Interfaces (BCI), will help <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/biotech/25/04/44892867/elon-musk-says-neuralink-will-help-blind-people-see-again-will-exceed-the-best-human-eyes" rel="noreferrer noopener">‘completely blind&#8217; people see again</a>.
Elon Musk&#8216;s BCI (Brain-Chip Interface) company&nbsp;Neuralink&nbsp;is reportedly eyeing an $8.5 billion pre-money valuation<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/biotech/25/04/44972585/elon-musks-neuralink-eyes-8-5-billion-pre-money-valuation-in-latest-funding-round-report" rel="noreferrer noopener"> amid talks with potential investors</a>.
Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>) introduced a newly redesigned version of <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44973292/satya-nadella-calls-it-scaffolding-for-my-workday-introduces-microsoft-365-copilots-ai-glow-up-to-reshape-how-we-work" rel="noreferrer noopener">its Microsoft 365 Copilot app</a>.
Automotive
Tesla (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) has reportedly pivoted its marketing for the Cybertruck as CEO&nbsp;Elon Musk&#8216;s EV giant rebrands the vehicle <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/25/04/44919745/cybertruck-gets-a-down-to-earth-redesign-as-tesla-shifts-to-traditional-pickup-marketing-amid-poor-sales" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">to showcase its utilitarian quotient</a>.
Tesla plans to ramp up production of its&nbsp;humanoid robot&nbsp;Optimus&nbsp;are facing significant roadblocks due to supply chain constraints and China&#8217;s new export <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44941025/tesla-optimus-robot-hit-by-chinas-rare-earth-magnet-crackdown-elon-musk-says-thousands-may-be-ready-by-year-end-but-no-guarantees-when-you-have-a-complex-manufactured-product" rel="noreferrer noopener">restrictions on rare earth materials</a>.
Elon Musk&nbsp;shared a comprehensive list of updates on the company&#8217;s FSD (Full Self-Driving) technology, crucial <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/04/44943387/elon-musk-shares-fsd-update-at-tesla-earnings-call-10-to-20-model-ys-will-offer-paid-robotaxi-rides-in-june" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">for Tesla&#8217;s Cybercab ambitions</a>.
Tesla has revealed that the company is running its autonomous ride-hailing service in Austin, as well as<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/25/04/44972108/tesla-quietly-launched-robotaxi-service-for-employees-before-june-debut-now-reports-1500-completed-trips" rel="noreferrer noopener"> the San Francisco Bay Area</a>.
Chinese battery manufacturer&nbsp;CATL&nbsp;(Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Limited) has launched the second-generation <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/25/04/44894382/tesla-battery-supplier-catl-unveils-new-fast-charging-battery-with-323-mile-range-in-five-minutes" rel="noreferrer noopener">‘Shenxing&#8217; fast-charging battery</a>.
Nio Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NIO#NYSE">NIO</a>) has announced it will delay the launch of its Firefly EV in Europe to the third quarter after it claimed to launch <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44915240/tesla-rival-nio-delays-the-european-launch-of-firefly-ev-report" rel="noreferrer noopener">the product in the first half of 2025</a>.
General Motors Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GM#NYSE">GM</a>) will continue to produce its Ultium architecture-based EVs like the Chevrolet Equinox at its production <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/25/04/44916042/general-motors-has-no-plans-to-move-ev-production-away-from-mexico-despite-tariff-uncertainty" rel="noreferrer noopener">facility in Ramos Arizpe, Mexico</a>.
Geely Automobile Holdings&nbsp;(OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GELYF#OTC">GELYF</a>) announced that the company will share its battery safety <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44945220/chinas-geely-announces-it-will-share-battery-safety-patents-safety-lab-with-the-auto-industry" rel="noreferrer noopener">patents at the Shanghai Auto Show</a>.
BYD Co., Ltd (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BYDDY#OTC">BYDDY</a>) is pivoting its European strategy as the Chinese EV manufacturer looks <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44946809/byd-rejigs-european-strategy-amid-lack-of-market-knowledge-and-modest-dealer-network-report" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">to expand into the market</a>.
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Deep-pocketed investors have adopted a bullish approach towards Lam Research (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LRCX#NASDAQ">LRCX</a>), and it's something market players shouldn't ignore. Our tracking of public options records at Benzinga unveiled this significant move today. The identity of these investors remains unknown, but such a substantial move in LRCX usually suggests something big is about to happen.
We gleaned this information from our observations today when Benzinga's options scanner highlighted 24 extraordinary options activities for Lam Research. This level of activity is out of the ordinary.
The general mood among these heavyweight investors is divided, with 54% leaning bullish and 37% bearish. Among these notable options, 15 are puts, totaling $2,657,550, and 9 are calls, amounting to $485,912.
<h3>Projected Price Targets</h3>
After evaluating the trading volumes and Open Interest, it's evident that the major market movers are focusing on a price band between $60.0 and $102.0 for Lam Research, spanning the last three months.
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Development</h3>
Looking at the volume and open interest is an insightful way to conduct due diligence on a stock.
This data can help you track the liquidity and interest for Lam Research's options for a given strike price.
Below, we can observe the evolution of the volume and open interest of calls and puts, respectively, for all of Lam Research's whale activity within a strike price range from $60.0 to $102.0 in the last 30 days. 
<h3>Lam Research Call and Put Volume: 30-Day Overview</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1745607656_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Significant Options Trades Detected:</h3>

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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>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>LRCX</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$7.15</td>
<td>$6.7</td>
<td>$6.95</td>
<td>$65.00</td>
<td>$1.3M</td>
<td>4.0K</td>
<td>2.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>LRCX</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$9.1</td>
<td>$8.8</td>
<td>$9.1</td>
<td>$70.00</td>
<td>$637.9K</td>
<td>3.1K</td>
<td>708</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>LRCX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$4.7</td>
<td>$4.65</td>
<td>$4.7</td>
<td>$80.00</td>
<td>$135.3K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
<td>320</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>LRCX</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$3.35</td>
<td>$3.3</td>
<td>$3.3</td>
<td>$60.00</td>
<td>$83.8K</td>
<td>1.3K</td>
<td>284</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>LRCX</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$11.75</td>
<td>$11.6</td>
<td>$11.6</td>
<td>$67.00</td>
<td>$77.7K</td>
<td>9</td>
<td>95</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Lam Research</h3>
Lam Research is one of the largest semiconductor wafer fabrication equipment manufacturers in the world. It specializes in deposition and etch, which entail the buildup of layers on a semiconductor and the subsequent selective removal of patterns from each layer. Lam holds the top market share in etch and holds the clear second share in deposition. It is more exposed to memory chipmakers for DRAM and NAND chips. It counts as top customers the largest chipmakers in the world, including TSMC, Samsung, Intel, and Micron.
<h3>Where Is Lam Research Standing Right Now?</h3>
<ul>
<li>Trading volume stands at 5,386,837, with LRCX's price up by 1.12%, positioned at $71.69.</li>
<li>RSI indicators show the stock to be may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Earnings announcement expected in 96 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Professional Analyst Ratings for Lam Research</h3>
A total of 5 professional analysts have given their take on this stock in the last 30 days, setting an average price target of $87.2.
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&#x2A; An analyst from Oppenheimer persists with their Outperform rating on Lam Research, maintaining a target price of $80. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Stifel continues to hold a Buy rating for Lam Research, targeting a price of $92. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Evercore ISI Group continues to hold a Outperform rating for Lam Research, targeting a price of $99. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Wells Fargo persists with their Equal-Weight rating on Lam Research, maintaining a target price of $75. 
&#x2A; An analyst from B of A Securities has decided to maintain their Buy rating on Lam Research, which currently sits at a price target of $90. 
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On CNBC's &#8220;<a href="https://www.cnbc.com/video/2025/04/24/final-trades-kkr-palo-alto-applied-materials-and-uber.html">Halftime Report Final Trades</a>,&#8221; Joshua Brown of Ritholtz Wealth Management picked Uber Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UBER#NYSE">UBER</a>) following news of its partnership with Volkswagen Group (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VWAGY#OTC">VWAGY</a>).
Volkswagen ADMT, America's autonomous mobility subsidiary, and Uber on Thursday announced a collaboration to deploy a fleet of thousands of all-electric, fully autonomous ID. 
Buzz AD vehicles within multiple U.S. markets, starting in Los Angeles over the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/04/44988070/autonomous-ride-hailing-just-got-real-vw-and-uber-reveal-first-us-city">next decade</a>.
Don't forget to check out our <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premarket/">premarket coverage here</a>.
Bryn Talkington, managing partner at Requisite Capital named KKR &amp; Co. Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KKR#NYSE">KKR</a>) as <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/KKR">her final trade</a>.
Supporting her view, HSBC analyst Vikram Gandhi, on April 15, upgraded the rating for KKR from Hold to Buy.
Jason Snipe of Odyssey Capital Advisors picked Palo Alto Networks, Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PANW#NASDAQ">PANW</a>), saying the platform strategy is starting to work here.
Palo Alto announced on April 9 crossed $1.5 billion in cumulative sales through Alphabet Inc's (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>) Google Cloud Marketplace as of April. The cybersecurity company said the sales milestone highlights its commitment to helping organizations use artificial intelligence to accelerate cloud and AI adoption more securely.
Jim Lebenthal of Cerity Partners named Applied Materials, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMAT#NASDAQ">AMAT</a>) as his final trade amid good report from Lam Research Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LRCX#NASDAQ">LRCX</a>).
Lam Research reported quarterly earnings of $1.04 per share on April 23, beating the analyst consensus estimate of 98 cents. Quarterly revenue was $4.72 billion, also beating the analyst consensus estimate of $4.59 billion.
Price Action:
<ul>
<li>KKR shares jumped 6% to close at $113.25 on Thursday.</li>
<li>Palo Alto gained 4.6% to close at $176.04 during Thursday's session.</li>
<li>Applied Materials shares rose 4.6% to close at $150.17 on Thursday.</li>
<li>Uber shares climbed 5.9% to settle at $78.10 during the session.</li>
</ul>
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Needham analyst Charles Shi maintains Lam Research (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LRCX#NASDAQ">LRCX</a>) with a Buy and lowers the price target from $96 to $80.

Price Target

Needham Maintains Buy on Lam Research, Lowers Price Target to $80

U.S. equities are pushing higher for a third straight session, eyeing the longest winning streak since the Trump tariff announcement on April 2, as optimism over corporate earnings and easing trade <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets">tensions boosts risk sentiment.</a>
Positive quarterly results and robust guidance from U.S. firms is fueling hopes the economy can weather the ongoing tariff headwinds and avoid a recession.
Meanwhile, signs of a potential thaw in the U.S.-China trade conflict emerged, with the White House reportedly considering exceptions for certain Chinese auto parts.
At midday trading in New York, the Nasdaq 100 surged 2.2%, climbing above the 19,000 mark for the first time in two weeks. The S&amp;P 500 advanced 1.5%, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average underperformed, rising 0.9%.
Technology stocks broadly outperformed, with strength concentrated in the Magnificent Seven and the semiconductor space.
Among major movers, ServiceNow Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NOW#NASDAQ">NOW</a>) soared 15% after reporting results that beat Wall Street expectations and issuing bullish forward guidance. In contrast, shares of International Business Machines Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IBM#NYSE">IBM</a>) slumped 8% as the tech giant showed lower-than-expected non-GAAP earnings. 
In the consumer staples sector, Procter &amp; Gamble (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PG#NYSE">PG</a>) dropped more than 5% after missing revenue estimates.
Treasury yields continued to ease, with yields on the 10-year Treasury down 5 basis points to 4.33%. 
Gold rebounded modestly after suffering a 2.7% slide on Wednesday. Natural gas prices extended their losing streak, plunging 4.9% and heading for a tenth consecutive negative session. 
In the crypto market, Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) eased 0.5% to trade at $93,300. 
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Thursday&#8217;s Performance In Major US Indices, ETFs</h2>
<figure class="wp-block-table is-style-stripes"> 
<table>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Major Indices</td>
<td>Price</td>
<td>%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Nasdaq 100</td>
<td>19,095.73</td>
<td>2.2%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>S&amp;P 500</td>
<td>5,456.36</td>
<td>1.5%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Russell 2000</td>
<td>1,943.95</td>
<td>1.3%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Dow Jones</td>
<td>39,944.47</td>
<td>0.9%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Updated by 12:15 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:
<ul>
<li>The&nbsp;SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) rose 1.5% up to $543.71.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIA#NYSE">DIA</a>) rose 0.9% to $399.51.</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 2.1% to $464.72.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;iShares Russell 2000 ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IWM#NYSE">IWM</a>) rallied 1.5% to $193.08.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;Technology&nbsp;Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLK#NYSE">XLK</a>) outperformed, up 3%; the&nbsp;Consumer Staples&nbsp;Select Sector SPDR Fund&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLP#NYSE">XLP</a>) lagged, down 0.8%.</li>
</ul>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Thursday&#8217;s Stock Movers</h2>
Stocks reacting to earnings included: 
<ul>
<li>Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CMG#NYSE">CMG</a>): up 0.6%</li>
<li>O'Reilly Automotive, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ORLY#NASDAQ">ORLY</a>): down 3.1%</li>
<li>Raymond James Financial, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RJF#NYSE">RJF</a>): up 0.7%</li>
<li>Molina Healthcare, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MOH#NYSE">MOH</a>): down 6.4%</li>
<li>Texas Instruments Incorporated (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TXN#NASDAQ">TXN</a>): up 6.0%</li>
<li>FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FE#NYSE">FE</a>): up 0.4%</li>
<li>ServiceNow, Inc. up 14.9%</li>
<li>Lam Research Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LRCX#NASDAQ">LRCX</a>): up 5.5%</li>
<li>ResMed Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RMD#NYSE">RMD</a>): up 10.0%</li>
<li>Discover Financial Services (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DFS#NYSE">DFS</a>): up 3.6%</li>
<li>International Business Machines Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IBM#NYSE">IBM</a>): down 7.6%</li>
<li>Newmont Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NEM#NYSE">NEM</a>): up 3.6%</li>
<li>Rollins, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ROL#NYSE">ROL</a>): up 1.2%</li>
<li>United Rentals, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/URI#NYSE">URI</a>): up 8.9%</li>
<li>Tyler Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TYL#NYSE">TYL</a>): down 3.0%</li>
<li>Edwards Lifesciences Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EW#NYSE">EW</a>): up 7.1%</li>
<li>Las Vegas Sands Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LVS#NYSE">LVS</a>): up 5.2%</li>
<li>Alaska Air Group, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ALK#NYSE">ALK</a>): down 9.7%</li>
<li>American Airlines Group Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAL#NASDAQ">AAL</a>): up 2.3%</li>
<li>PepsiCo, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PEP#NASDAQ">PEP</a>): down 4.1%</li>
<li>CBRE Group, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CBRE#NYSE">CBRE</a>): up 2.5%</li>
<li>Entergy Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ETR#NYSE">ETR</a>): up 0.4%</li>
<li>The Procter &amp; Gamble Company: down 5.3%</li>
<li>Bristol-Myers Squibb Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BMY#NYSE">BMY</a>): down 0.2%</li>
<li>Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LUV#NYSE">LUV</a>): down 0.2%</li>
<li>Valero Energy Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VLO#NYSE">VLO</a>): down 1.8%</li>
<li>Comcast Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CMCSA#NASDAQ">CMCSA</a>): down 5.3%</li>
<li>Dow Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DOW#NYSE">DOW</a>): up 2.1%</li>
<li>Willis Towers Watson Public Limited Company (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WTW#NASDAQ">WTW</a>): down 5.2%</li>
<li>Tractor Supply Company (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSCO#NASDAQ">TSCO</a>): down 4.8%</li>
<li>Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HAS#NASDAQ">HAS</a>): up 16.1%</li>
<li>CMS Energy Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CMS#NYSE">CMS</a>): up 2.3%</li>
<li>Xcel Energy Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XEL#NASDAQ">XEL</a>): down 1.8%</li>
<li>CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CNP#NYSE">CNP</a>): up 1.8%</li>
<li>LKQ Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LKQ#NASDAQ">LKQ</a>): down 10.7%</li>
<li>PG&amp;E Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PCG#NYSE">PCG</a>): down 0.8%</li>
<li>Keurig Dr Pepper Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KDP#NASDAQ">KDP</a>): down 0.6%</li>
<li>Freeport-McMoRan Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FCX#NYSE">FCX</a>): up 5.5%</li>
<li>Merck &amp; Co., Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MRK#NYSE">MRK</a>): down 0.6%</li>
<li>Nasdaq, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NDAQ#NASDAQ">NDAQ</a>): down 0.4%</li>
<li>L3Harris Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LHX#NYSE">LHX</a>): up 0.4%</li>
<li>Pool Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/POOL#NASDAQ">POOL</a>): down 6.1%</li>
<li>Dover Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DOV#NYSE">DOV</a>): up 1.8%</li>
<li>West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WST#NYSE">WST</a>): down 2.2%</li>
<li>Ameriprise Financial, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMP#NYSE">AMP</a>): down 0.2%</li>
<li>Fiserv, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FI#NYSE">FI</a>): down 16.4%</li>
<li>The Interpublic Group of Companies, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IPG#NYSE">IPG</a>): up 3.4%</li>
<li>Allegion plc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ALLE#NYSE">ALLE</a>): up 9.7%</li>
<li>Union Pacific Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UNP#NYSE">UNP</a>): down 3.1%</li>
</ul>
Stocks slated to report earnings after the bell include T-Mobile US, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TMUS#NASDAQ">TMUS</a>), VeriSign, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VRSN#NASDAQ">VRSN</a>), Eastman Chemical Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EMN#NYSE">EMN</a>), Principal Financial Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PFG#NASDAQ">PFG</a>), Physicians Realty Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DOC#NYSE">DOC</a>), The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HIG#NYSE">HIG</a>), Weyerhaeuser Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WY#NYSE">WY</a>), Republic Services, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RSG#NYSE">RSG</a>), Digital Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DLR#NYSE">DLR</a>), Gilead Sciences, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GILD#NASDAQ">GILD</a>), Erie Indemnity Company (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ERIE#NASDAQ">ERIE</a>), Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>), and Intel Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTC#NASDAQ">INTC</a>).
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