La cadena de opciones muestra datos clave de las opciones de acciones de NextCure 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 NextCure..

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NextCure Inc is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company committed to discovering and developing novel, first-in-class immunomedicines to treat cancer and other immune-related diseases by restoring normal immune function. The company's product candidates include; NC410 a fusion protein of LAIR-2, a fusion protein that, in combination with pembrolizumab, demonstrated early evidence of clinical activity in colorectal (CRC) and ovarian cancers, and LNCB74, an ADC that is directed to B7-H4, a clinically validated cancer target. The company is also seeking a partner for its other clinical programs such as NC525 and NC318 and its preclinical non-oncology programs NC605, for chronic bone diseases, and NC181, for Alzheimer's disease.

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Tilray Brands, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TLRY#NASDAQ">TLRY</a>) shares are<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/03/g44271683/tilray-grows-its-non-alcoholic-craft-beer-line-runners-high-brewing-across-the-east-coast-and-mid-" rel="noreferrer noopener"> trading nearly flat on Wednesday.</a>
The company&#8217;s stock is rising following two significant announcements today and yesterday. On Wednesday, the company revealed a significant expansion for Runner&#8217;s High Brewing, its non-alcoholic craft beer brand, which will now be available at 4,500 new distribution points.
This includes major retailers such as Publix, HEB, Harris Teeter, and Lowes Foods.
With this expansion, Tilray aims to make Runner&#8217;s High a go-to beverage for runners and beer lovers alike.
The brand offers three varieties: Golden Wheat, Raspberry Wheat, and Dark Chocolate, each low in calories and designed to appeal to health-conscious consumers.
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Additionally, Runner&#8217;s High is reinforcing its position in the running community through a partnership with the Atlanta Track Club and participation in the world-renowned Peachtree Road Race this July.
In another move, Tilray introduced Tilray Craft yesterday, <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/03/g44242769/tilray-medical-launches-tilray-craft-introducing-high-thc-high-terpene-genetics-to-the-german-medi" rel="noreferrer noopener">a new extension of its medical cannabis portfolio.</a>
This brand, launched in Germany, will provide flower-based cannabis products with higher THC and terpene content for patients.
The latest product under the Tilray Craft brand is Cannabisblüten THC 25 TAM, a sativa-leaning hybrid strain.
According to&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://pro.benzinga.com/?gspk=YWRhbWVja2VydDUzMzY&amp;gsxid=zBMR4PKmcgBw" rel="noreferrer noopener">Benzinga Pro</a>, TLRY stock has lost over 63% in the past year. Investors can gain exposure to the stock via&nbsp;Amplify ETF Trust Amplify Alternative Harvest ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MJ#NYSE">MJ</a>) and AdvisorShares Pure Cannabis ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/YOLO#NYSE">YOLO</a>).
Price Action: TLRY shares are trading lower by 0.22% to $0.6083 at last check Wednesday.
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President Donald Trump's tariff plans for Mexico and Canada could have a dramatic impact on the automotive sector, with reports that vehicles could rise in price by up to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/03/44119668/trump-tariffs-could-make-your-next-car-12000-more-expensive-expert-says-25-fees-will-have-a-sharp-negative-effect-on-auto-sales">$12,000 for consumers.</a>
Trump recently paused a tariff on the auto sector for Mexico and Canada, prompting Benzinga to ask readers if they support the decision and if it makes them more likely to buy a vehicle before tariffs come back.
 What Happened: A short-lived tariff of 25% on imported goods from Mexico and Canada against the automotive sector was <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/03/44149833/trump-delays-ford-gm-stellantis-from-from-tariffs-on-mexico-canada-for-one-month">paused by Trump</a> with plans to come back in April.
The tariff is expected to hurt automotive companies such as Ford Motor Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/F#NYSE">F</a>), General Motors Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GM#NYSE">GM</a>) and Stellantis NV (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/STLA#NYSE">STLA</a>), which have models assembled in Mexico and Canada.
Auto companies will likely be forced with decisions of moving production to America where wages are higher or paying higher tariffs on imported items. Either way, vehicles will likely be more expensive to make and the higher costs could be passed on to consumers.
Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) assembles its vehicles in America and will have a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/03/44176616/trump-vs-musk-tesla-to-be-hurt-by-tariffs-on-mexico-despite-friendship">lower impact from</a> the tariffs, but the EV maker imports auto parts from Mexico that could impact its costs as well.
Benzinga recently asked readers how they feel about the tariff decisions.
"Do you support President Trump's decision to grant a one-month tariff exemption for automakers?" Benzinga asked.
The results were:
<ul>
<li>Yes: 75%</li>
<li>No: 25%</li>
</ul>
The majority of readers support the tariff pause to April with 75% saying yes.
"Would you consider buying a vehicle before President Trump's auto tariff exemption expires?" Benzinga asked.
The results were:
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<li>Yes: 28%</li>
<li>No: 72%</li>
</ul>
The poll found the majority of readers won't be rushing out to buy a vehicle ahead of the potential canceling of the pause of the tariff exemption planned for April.
This result comes as Trump's tariff plans have been sporadic in nature of being imposed, enforced and lasting for more than a day or several days.
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Why It's Important: Consumers will likely be hurt by tariffs on various goods across multiple sectors depending on the timing and length of the tariffs.
Automobiles are one of the larger industries to be impacted, but many people wait to buy a vehicle for several years as it is a major cost. With higher prices for automobiles, consumers could put off buying a new vehicle until tariff concerns go away, if at all.
The poll finds people support the tariff exemption for the auto sector, but it doesn't mean they will buy a new vehicle.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/25/02/43827291/exclusive-will-trumps-tariffs-hurt-or-help-stock-market-59-say-this">Benzinga recently asked</a> if the tariffs could impact stock market indexes like the S&amp;P 500, which is tracked by the&nbsp;SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>).
&#8220;How will Trump&#8217;s tariffs affect the stock market?&#8221; Benzinga asked.
The results were:
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<li>Weigh down: 59%</li>
<li>Push higher: 23%</li>
<li>No real impact: 19%</li>
</ul>
The majority of respondents said Trump&#8217;s tariffs will send the stock market lower. The remaining voters were split nearly even between the stock market going higher as the result of tariffs or the tariffs not having a real impact on stock market returns.
That poll was conducted Feb. 11 and Feb. 12. Since Feb. 12, the SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust is down 7.5% with tariffs a large factor likely weighing the S&amp;P 500 Index down and proving Benzinga readers were right.
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The first two questions/study were conducted by Benzinga from March 6, 2025, through March 7, 2025. It included the responses of a diverse population of adults 18 or older. Opting into the survey was completely voluntary, with no incentives offered to potential respondents. The study reflects results from 192 adults.
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Kohl&#8217;s Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KSS#NYSE">KSS</a>) shares are trading lower on Wednesday. The stock may be moving on continued weakness after the company reported fourth-quarter financial results and issued <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/44262764">guidance on Tuesday</a>.
What To Know: Kohl&#8217;s issued guidance for fiscal-year 2025, projecting a 5% to 7% decline in net sales and a 4% to 6% drop in comparable sales. The company cited &#8220;constrained&#8221; shoppers as one reason for the anticipated drop in net sales. 
If you&#8217;re making less than 50 [thousand], that consumer is pretty constrained from a discretionary standpoint. If you&#8217;re making less than 100 [thousand], it&#8217;s also pretty challenging. And you see that very clearly in numbers,&#8221;&nbsp;said Kohl&#8217;s CEO Ashley Buchanan.
The CEO also noted that consumers are increasingly seeking better value in their purchases.
According to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/econ-s/25/02/43736972/us-retail-sales-fall-more-than-expected-raise-growth-concerns">Commerce Department data</a>, retail sales fell 0.9% across the U.S. in January, missing economist expectations of a 0.2% decline. A Bureau of Labor Statistics <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/25/03/44274165/inflation-cools-more-than-expected-in-february-strengthens-the-case-for-fed-rate-cuts">report indicates inflation</a> eased in February, though rising shelter costs may continue to pressure low-income consumers.
Analyst Changes: Following the earnings report, multiple analysts cut their price targets.
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<li>Baird analyst Mark Altschwager maintained a Neutral rating on Kohl&#8217;s and lowered the price target from&nbsp;$18&nbsp;to&nbsp;$11.</li>
<li>B of A Securities analyst Lorraine Hutchinson maintained an Underperform rating on Kohl&#8217;s and lowered the price target from&nbsp;$15&nbsp;to&nbsp;$8.</li>
<li>Morgan Stanley analyst Kimberly Greenberger maintained an Underweight rating on Kohl&#8217;s and lowered the price target from&nbsp;$10&nbsp;to&nbsp;$8.</li>
<li>Telsey Advisory Group analyst Dana Telsey maintained a Market Perform rating on Kohl&#8217;s and lowered the price target from&nbsp;$13&nbsp;to&nbsp;$10.</li>
</ul>
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KSS Price Action: At the time of publication, Kohl&#8217;s stock is trading 6.72% lower at $8.53, according to data from <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>.
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Oil is trading higher as Canada's energy minister threatened to cut crude oil exports to U.S. over Tariffs. Also, oil is trading higher following a smaller-than-expected draw in storage.

<h3>Gainers</h3>
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<li>E W Scripps (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SSP#NASDAQ">SSP</a>) stock increased by 28.7% to $1.84 during Wednesday's regular session. The company's market cap stands at $158.9 million. The company's, Q4 earnings came out yesterday. </li>
<li>CuriosityStream (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CURI#NASDAQ">CURI</a>) shares rose 21.8% to $2.57. The company's market cap stands at $142.5 million. As per the news, the Q4 earnings report came out yesterday. </li>
<li>LQR House (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/YHC#NASDAQ">YHC</a>) shares moved upwards by 18.75% to $1.9. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $43.0 million. </li>
<li>QMMM Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QMMM#NASDAQ">QMMM</a>) shares increased by 15.06% to $1.68. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $28.9 million. </li>
<li>iClick Interactive Asia (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ICLK#NASDAQ">ICLK</a>) stock rose 13.61% to $9.54. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $84.7 million. </li>
<li>AirNet Technology (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ANTE#NASDAQ">ANTE</a>) shares rose 13.1% to $0.47. The company's market cap stands at $6.7 million. </li>
</ul>
<h3>Losers</h3>
<ul>
<li>GDEV (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GDEV#NASDAQ">GDEV</a>) shares fell 16.6% to $16.02 during Wednesday's regular session. The company's market cap stands at $290.0 million. </li>
<li>Starbox Group Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/STBX#NASDAQ">STBX</a>) shares fell 14.58% to $0.29. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $2.1 million. </li>
<li>Lytus Technologies Hldgs (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LYT#NASDAQ">LYT</a>) shares decreased by 14.12% to $0.15. The company's market cap stands at $3.5 million. </li>
<li>Direct Digital Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DRCT#NASDAQ">DRCT</a>) shares declined by 12.27% to $0.83. The company's market cap stands at $14.3 million. </li>
<li>LZ Technology Hldgs (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LZMH#NASDAQ">LZMH</a>) shares declined by 12.26% to $7.02. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $1.0 billion. </li>
<li>VS Media Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VSME#NASDAQ">VSME</a>) shares fell 10.66% to $0.87. The company's market cap stands at $3.9 million. 
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</ul>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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<h3>Gainers</h3>
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<li>CervoMed (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRVO#NASDAQ">CRVO</a>) stock increased by 151.1% to $5.93 during Wednesday's regular session. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $48.9 million. </li>
<li>OptimizeRx (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OPRX#NASDAQ">OPRX</a>) shares rose 35.74% to $5.62. The company's market cap stands at $103.5 million. As per the press release, Q4 earnings came out today. </li>
<li>Healthcare Triangle (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HCTI#NASDAQ">HCTI</a>) shares increased by 26.86% to $0.41. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $2.6 million. </li>
<li>HeartSciences (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HSCS#NASDAQ">HSCS</a>) stock increased by 19.86% to $3.5. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $3.4 million. </li>
<li>Baird Medical Investment (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BDMD#NASDAQ">BDMD</a>) stock rose 18.18% to $5.46. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $198.5 million. </li>
<li>Shuttle Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SHPH#NASDAQ">SHPH</a>) shares moved upwards by 18.18% to $0.5. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $2.0 million. </li>
</ul>
<h3>Losers</h3>
<ul>
<li>Zynex (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ZYXI#NASDAQ">ZYXI</a>) stock fell 53.9% to $3.23 during Wednesday's regular session. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $102.8 million. As per the news, the Q4 earnings report came out yesterday. </li>
<li>Hepion Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HEPA#NASDAQ">HEPA</a>) shares decreased by 40.6% to $0.05. </li>
<li>Syros Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SYRS#NASDAQ">SYRS</a>) stock decreased by 30.23% to $0.09. The company's market cap stands at $2.5 million. </li>
<li>Impact BioMedical (AMEX:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IBO#AMEX">IBO</a>) stock declined by 29.42% to $0.6. The company's market cap stands at $6.9 million. </li>
<li>Tenon Medical (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TNON#NASDAQ">TNON</a>) shares fell 25.24% to $1.13. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $3.5 million. </li>
<li>Cutera (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CUTR#NASDAQ">CUTR</a>) shares declined by 18.54% to $0.09. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $1.7 million. 
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This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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<h3>Gainers</h3>
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<li>Vast Renewables (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VSTE#NASDAQ">VSTE</a>) stock increased by 52.5% to $0.76 during Wednesday's regular session. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $22.8 million. </li>
<li>Solidion Technology (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/STI#NASDAQ">STI</a>) stock moved upwards by 37.35% to $0.17. The company's market cap stands at $22.9 million. </li>
<li>Satellogic (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SATL#NASDAQ">SATL</a>) shares increased by 29.55% to $3.82. The company's market cap stands at $369.2 million. </li>
<li>Nuburu (AMEX:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BURU#AMEX">BURU</a>) shares moved upwards by 25.94% to $0.21. The company's market cap stands at $4.3 million. </li>
<li>American Rebel Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AREB#NASDAQ">AREB</a>) shares rose 22.5% to $0.37. </li>
<li>High-Trend International (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HTCO#NASDAQ">HTCO</a>) stock increased by 21.98% to $1.72. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $95.9 million. </li>
</ul>
<h3>Losers</h3>
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<li>Armlogi Holding (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BTOC#NASDAQ">BTOC</a>) stock fell 14.2% to $1.27 during Wednesday's regular session. The company's market cap stands at $52.9 million. </li>
<li>Concrete Pumping Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BBCP#NASDAQ">BBCP</a>) stock decreased by 13.75% to $5.21. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $276.1 million. The company's, Q1 earnings came out yesterday. </li>
<li>Icon Energy (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ICON#NASDAQ">ICON</a>) stock decreased by 13.66% to $0.1. The company's market cap stands at $2.8 million. </li>
<li>Commercial Vehicle Group (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CVGI#NASDAQ">CVGI</a>) shares declined by 10.34% to $1.6. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $55.3 million. The company's, Q4 earnings came out 2 days ago. </li>
<li>OceanPal (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OP#NASDAQ">OP</a>) stock decreased by 10.11% to $0.89. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $6.6 million. </li>
<li>Captivision (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CAPT#NASDAQ">CAPT</a>) shares fell 9.46% to $0.55. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $17.9 million. 
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This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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<h3>Gainers</h3>
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<li>ZenaTech (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ZENA#NASDAQ">ZENA</a>) stock increased by 34.5% to $3.78 during Wednesday's regular session. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $66.7 million. </li>
<li>SatixFy Communications (AMEX:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SATX#AMEX">SATX</a>) stock moved upwards by 28.44% to $1.49. The company's market cap stands at $124.5 million. </li>
<li>Synchronoss Technologies (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SNCR#NASDAQ">SNCR</a>) stock moved upwards by 26.57% to $9.03. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $97.8 million. As per the news, the Q4 earnings report came out yesterday. </li>
<li>Applied Optoelectronics (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAOI#NASDAQ">AAOI</a>) stock rose 20.23% to $18.12. The company's market cap stands at $903.3 million. </li>
<li>Sprinklr (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CXM#NYSE">CXM</a>) stock moved upwards by 16.58% to $9.42. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $2.3 billion. As per the press release, Q4 earnings came out today. </li>
<li>IonQ (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IONQ#NYSE">IONQ</a>) shares increased by 15.56% to $21.61. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $4.8 billion. </li>
</ul>
<h3>Losers</h3>
<ul>
<li>Smith Micro Software (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMSI#NASDAQ">SMSI</a>) shares decreased by 41.4% to $0.63 during Wednesday's regular session. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $11.1 million. The company's, Q4 earnings came out yesterday. </li>
<li>Wellchange Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WCT#NASDAQ">WCT</a>) shares decreased by 29.23% to $0.51. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $23.4 million. </li>
<li>Auddia (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AUUD#NASDAQ">AUUD</a>) shares decreased by 11.39% to $0.28. The company's market cap stands at $1.5 million. </li>
<li>Ondas Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ONDS#NASDAQ">ONDS</a>) stock decreased by 9.96% to $0.65. The company's market cap stands at $67.9 million. As per the news, the Q4 earnings report came out today. </li>
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Whales with a lot of money to spend have taken a noticeably bearish stance on Intuit.
Looking at options history for Intuit (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTU#NASDAQ">INTU</a>) we detected 9 trades.
If we consider the specifics of each trade, it is accurate to state that 22% of the investors opened trades with bullish expectations and 77% with bearish.
From the overall spotted trades, 7 are puts, for a total amount of $437,935 and 2, calls, for a total amount of $125,300.
<h3>What's The Price Target?</h3>
After evaluating the trading volumes and Open Interest, it's evident that the major market movers are focusing on a price band between $250.0 and $670.0 for Intuit, spanning the last three months.
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Trends</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 Intuit'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 Intuit's whale activity within a strike price range from $250.0 to $670.0 in the last 30 days. 
<h3>Intuit Option Activity Analysis: Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1741798982_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Noteworthy Options Activity:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th align="right">Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>INTU</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$90.6</td>
<td>$88.1</td>
<td>$90.6</td>
<td>$670.00</td>
<td>$99.6K</td>
<td align="right">60</td>
<td align="right">11</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>INTU</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$36.9</td>
<td>$34.8</td>
<td>$36.5</td>
<td>$590.00</td>
<td>$83.9K</td>
<td align="right">204</td>
<td align="right">23</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>INTU</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$24.0</td>
<td>$23.9</td>
<td>$24.0</td>
<td>$590.00</td>
<td>$72.0K</td>
<td align="right">138</td>
<td align="right">35</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>INTU</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$36.5</td>
<td>$34.8</td>
<td>$36.5</td>
<td>$590.00</td>
<td>$65.7K</td>
<td align="right">204</td>
<td align="right">38</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>INTU</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$36.5</td>
<td>$34.7</td>
<td>$36.3</td>
<td>$590.00</td>
<td>$54.4K</td>
<td align="right">204</td>
<td align="right">38</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Intuit</h3>
Intuit serves small and midsize businesses with accounting software QuickBooks and online marketing platform Mailchimp. The company also operates retail tax filing tool TurboTax, personal finance platform Credit Karma, and a suite of professional tax offerings for accountants. Founded in the mid-1980s, Intuit enjoys a dominant market share for small business accounting and do-it-yourself tax filing in the US.
After a thorough review of the options trading surrounding Intuit, we move to examine the company in more detail. This includes an assessment of its current market status and performance.
<h3>Where Is Intuit Standing Right Now?</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a volume of 882,177, the price of INTU is up 0.66% at $590.58. </li>
<li>RSI indicators hint that the underlying stock may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Next earnings are expected to be released in 71 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What Analysts Are Saying About Intuit</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 $723.0.
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&#x2A; In a cautious move, an analyst from Piper Sandler downgraded its rating to Overweight, setting a price target of $785. 
&#x2A; An analyst from BMO Capital has decided to maintain their Outperform rating on Intuit, which currently sits at a price target of $714. 
&#x2A; An analyst from JP Morgan upgraded its action to Overweight with a price target of $660. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Citigroup keeps a Buy rating on Intuit with a target price of $726. 
&#x2A; In a positive move, an analyst from Morgan Stanley has upgraded their rating to Overweight and adjusted the price target to $730. 
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Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bearish stance on Lam Research (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LRCX#NASDAQ">LRCX</a>).
And retail traders should know.
We noticed this today when the trades showed up on publicly available options history that we track here at Benzinga.
Whether these are institutions or just wealthy individuals, we don't know. But when something this big happens with LRCX, it often means somebody knows something is about to happen.
So how do we know what these investors just did? 
Today, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga</a>'s options scanner spotted 18 uncommon options trades for Lam Research.
This isn't normal.
The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 38% bullish and 61%, bearish.
Out of all of the special options we uncovered, 10 are puts, for a total amount of $1,018,961, and 8 are calls, for a total amount of $737,848.
<h3>Predicted Price Range</h3>
Analyzing the Volume and Open Interest in these contracts, it seems that the big players have been eyeing a price window from $58.0 to $105.0 for Lam Research during the past quarter. 
<h3>Analyzing Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
Assessing the volume and open interest is a strategic step in options trading. These metrics shed light on the liquidity and investor interest in Lam Research's options at specified strike prices. The forthcoming data visualizes the fluctuation in volume and open interest for both calls and puts, linked to Lam Research's substantial trades, within a strike price spectrum from $58.0 to $105.0 over the preceding 30 days.
<h3>Lam Research 30-Day Option Volume &amp; Interest Snapshot</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1741798977_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Significant Options Trades Detected:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th align="right">Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>LRCX</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$12.35</td>
<td>$12.25</td>
<td>$12.35</td>
<td>$85.00</td>
<td>$368.0K</td>
<td align="right">904</td>
<td align="right">299</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>LRCX</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$14.55</td>
<td>$14.5</td>
<td>$14.55</td>
<td>$85.00</td>
<td>$165.8K</td>
<td align="right">237</td>
<td align="right">12</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>LRCX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>08/15/25</td>
<td>$10.5</td>
<td>$10.25</td>
<td>$10.25</td>
<td>$75.00</td>
<td>$164.0K</td>
<td align="right">191</td>
<td align="right">220</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>LRCX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>08/15/25</td>
<td>$10.05</td>
<td>$9.9</td>
<td>$9.95</td>
<td>$75.00</td>
<td>$159.2K</td>
<td align="right">191</td>
<td align="right">720</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>LRCX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>08/15/25</td>
<td>$9.8</td>
<td>$9.75</td>
<td>$9.8</td>
<td>$75.00</td>
<td>$156.7K</td>
<td align="right">191</td>
<td align="right">550</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>Current Position of Lam Research</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a volume of 5,040,148, the price of LRCX is up 4.81% at $76.89. </li>
<li>RSI indicators hint that the underlying stock is currently neutral between overbought and oversold.</li>
<li>Next earnings are expected to be released in 42 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What Analysts Are Saying About Lam Research</h3>
A total of 4 professional analysts have given their take on this stock in the last 30 days, setting an average price target of $106.25.
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&#x2A; An analyst from Cantor Fitzgerald persists with their Overweight rating on Lam Research, maintaining a target price of $100. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Cantor Fitzgerald downgraded its action to Overweight with a price target of $100. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Susquehanna has elevated its stance to Positive, setting a new price target at $125. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Mizuho keeps a Outperform rating on Lam Research with a target price of $100. 
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Market Whales and Their Recent Bets on LRCX Options

Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bullish stance on GEO Group (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GEO#NYSE">GEO</a>).
And retail traders should know.
We noticed this today when the trades showed up on publicly available options history that we track here at Benzinga.
Whether these are institutions or just wealthy individuals, we don't know. But when something this big happens with GEO, it often means somebody knows something is about to happen.
So how do we know what these investors just did? 
Today, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga</a>'s options scanner spotted 13 uncommon options trades for GEO Group.
This isn't normal.
The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 69% bullish and 23%, bearish.
Out of all of the special options we uncovered, 6 are puts, for a total amount of $384,945, and 7 are calls, for a total amount of $487,940.
<h3>Projected Price Targets</h3>
Taking into account the Volume and Open Interest on these contracts, it appears that whales have been targeting a price range from $21.0 to $40.0 for GEO Group over the last 3 months. 
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Trends</h3>
Examining the volume and open interest provides crucial insights into stock research. This information is key in gauging liquidity and interest levels for GEO Group's options at certain strike prices. Below, we present a snapshot of the trends in volume and open interest for calls and puts across GEO Group's significant trades, within a strike price range of $21.0 to $40.0, over the past month.
<h3>GEO Group 30-Day Option Volume &amp; Interest Snapshot</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1741798971_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Biggest Options Spotted:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>GEO</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$2.1</td>
<td>$1.95</td>
<td>$2.1</td>
<td>$40.00</td>
<td>$168.0K</td>
<td>11.9K</td>
<td>800</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GEO</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$6.2</td>
<td>$6.1</td>
<td>$6.1</td>
<td>$27.00</td>
<td>$103.1K</td>
<td>76</td>
<td>169</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GEO</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$10.0</td>
<td>$9.8</td>
<td>$9.8</td>
<td>$32.00</td>
<td>$89.1K</td>
<td>56</td>
<td>193</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GEO</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$1.75</td>
<td>$1.6</td>
<td>$1.6</td>
<td>$25.00</td>
<td>$80.1K</td>
<td>8.5K</td>
<td>1.4K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GEO</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$1.7</td>
<td>$1.5</td>
<td>$1.55</td>
<td>$24.50</td>
<td>$77.5K</td>
<td>48</td>
<td>503</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About GEO Group</h3>
The GEO Group Inc specializes in detention facilities and community reentry centers. It operates in four segments: U.S. Secure Services, which mainly encompasses U.S.-based secure services business; Electronic Monitoring and Supervision Services, which conducts its services in the United States, represents services provided to adults for monitoring services and evidence-based supervision and treatment programs for community-based parolees, probationers, and pretrial defendants; Reentry Services conducts its services in the United States represents services provided to adults for residential and non-residential treatment, educational and community-based programs, pre-release and half-way house programs; and International Services.
<h3>Current Position of GEO Group</h3>
<ul>
<li>Currently trading with a volume of 1,947,309, the GEO's price is up by 6.31%, now at $25.1. </li>
<li>RSI readings suggest the stock is currently is currently neutral between overbought and oversold.</li>
<li>Anticipated earnings release is in 55 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Expert Opinions on GEO Group</h3>
2 market experts have recently issued ratings for this stock, with a consensus target price of $55.0.
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&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Jones Trading keeps a Buy rating on GEO Group with a target price of $55. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Jones Trading continues to hold a Buy rating for GEO Group, targeting a price of $55. 
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&#8220;Elon has a tremendous task on his hands,&#8221; Errol said. &#8220;He has a couple hundred thousand employees and a lot of very serious things going on in his life, so he has to be available for all that he started… [he] can't just walk away from things.&#8221;
At the time, Errol acknowledged that Elon was well-suited for improving efficiency in government but warned that his businesses needed his attention. &#8220;To have him sit in an office somewhere in Washington, waiting and twiddling his thumbs – no, no. He has to be called upon on a sort of consultancy basis.&#8221;
Fast forward to today, and it seems like his fears were justified.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Tesla Stock Crashes as Musk Admits Struggles</h2>
Tesla's stock has been in free fall, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/03/44208979/tesla-stock-crashes-about-40-since-trump-took-office-in-january-2025-brand-takes-a-hit-and-musk-faces-criticism-top-analyst-says-dark-times-for-bulls-but-not-enough-to-head-for-the-hills">plunging about 40%</a> since Trump took office in January. Investors are growing worried, and high-profile voices, including Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy, are calling out Musk.
Portnoy recently <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/03/44140016/tesla-stock-is-tumbling-and-dave-portnoy-is-calling-out-elon-musk-how-far-does-tsla-stock-have-to-crash-before-elon-goes-back-to-work">took to X, asking</a>, &#8220;How far does TSLA stock have to crash before Elon goes back to work?&#8221;
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Musk himself admitted in a recent Fox Business interview that he is running his businesses &#8220;with great difficulty.&#8221; On Monday alone, Tesla's stock dropped 15%, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/25/03/44242181/elon-musk-admits-juggling-between-tesla-doge-is-difficult-says-running-businesses-with-great-difficulty-as-tsla-stock-plunges-50-in-3-months">wiping out $130 billion</a> in market value, more than the combined worth of Ford (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/F#NYSE">F</a>) and General Motors (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GM#NYSE">GM</a>).
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Political Fallout and Tesla's Declining Sales</h2>
Tesla is also losing ground to competitors. In Europe, for example, Tesla sales <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/03/44209579/unprecedented-slide-tesla-sales-plummet-45-in-europe-as-musks-net-worth-dives-5-2b-in-a-week">plummeted 45%</a> in January, while the broader EV market grew. Other markets show similar drops, some even worse. Analysts point to Musk's political involvement as a factor, with a Morning Consult survey showing that 32% of U.S. consumers wouldn't consider buying a Tesla, up from 27% last year.
Protests against Tesla have emerged in both the U.S. and Europe, with demonstrators criticizing Musk's political ties and questioning whether he is too distracted to lead the company effectively.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Trump Defends Musk</h2>
Despite the backlash, Trump has publicly supported Musk, accusing &#8220;Radical Left Lunatics&#8221; of trying to harm Tesla. Trump even announced his intention to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/25/03/44240714/trump-says-he-will-buy-a-brand-new-tesla-to-support-elon-musk-as-stock-falls-over-53-erasing-nearly-800-billion-in-investor-wealth-since-december-peak">buy a Tesla</a> as a show of support. Meanwhile, some analysts, including Dan Ives from Wedbush, <a href="https://x.com/DivesTech/status/1898067322268795242">believe</a> this could be a buying opportunity for investors, expecting a potential rebound in the future.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Was Errol Right All Along?</h2>
When Errol spoke about his son's new government role last November, he made it clear that splitting Elon's time between business and politics could be risky. &#8220;I can&#8217;t think of anyone more suited to a role like this than Elon,&#8221; he said at the time. But he also stressed that Musk&#8217;s core strength was building and running companies, not sitting in government meetings.
With Tesla's stock in freefall, sales struggling, and investors growing restless, it seems Errol Musk&#8217;s warning wasn't just fatherly concern—it was a prediction that may now be playing out in real time.
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Elon Musk's Father Warned In November That If Elon Had To Step Away From His Companies For Government Duties, It Could Be 'A Big Concern'

Goldman Sachs analyst Lizzie Dove reiterated a <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/VIK/analyst-ratings" rel="noreferrer noopener">Neutral rating</a> on the shares of Viking Holdings Ltd (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VIK#NYSE">VIK</a>) and raised the price forecast from $49.00 to $51.00.
VIK experienced a slight slowdown in bookings during February, following a <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/03/44254442/viking-holdings-beats-on-q4-earnings-says-88-passenger-cruise-days-for-fy25-already-booked" rel="noreferrer noopener">strong fourth-quarter performance</a> and record bookings in January.
Despite this, the company is 88% booked for 2025, with inventory for the year almost sold out. While February&#8217;s softness may reflect a pull-forward in spending during the holiday season, the luxury market exposure provides protection in case of a prolonged consumer slowdown.
Overall, VIK&#8217;s strong booking visibility and high-end clientele offer a buffer, and pricing is expected to align with projections for 2025/2026.
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As of now, 88% of 2025 capacity is sold with a 7% year-over-year pricing growth, maintaining the same pace as the previous quarter.
VIK&#8217;s fourth-quarter vessel operating costs, excluding fuel, increased by 0.4% year-over-year, driven by higher capacity days from an extended river season, which provided fixed cost leverage.
While similar cost management may not continue in 2025, some cost leverage from SG&amp;A is expected, assuming the consumer environment doesn&#8217;t worsen, said the analyst.
Over 90% of VIK&#8217;s revenues come from ticket sales, reducing reliance on more volatile onboard spending and 2026 shows growth both in volume and pricing.
In short, VIK maintains strong visibility into future trends, and the extended booking curve offers more flexibility in navigating the uncertain macro conditions.
The analyst continues to favor VIK&#8217;s exposure but will remain cautious until more evidence of 2026 pricing surfaces, which is expected to come up in the next quarter.
Price Action: VIK shares are trading higher by 1.86% at $40.90 at last check Wednesday.
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<li>Mizuho analyst Sean Kennedy initiated coverage on S&amp;P Global Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPGI#NYSE">SPGI</a>) with an Outperform rating and announced a price target of $599. S&amp;P Global shares closed at $480.00 on Tuesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/spgi/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Scotiabank analyst Nat Schindler initiated coverage on Upwork Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UPWK#NASDAQ">UPWK</a>) with a Sector Perform rating and announced a price target of $15. Upwork shares closed at $13.39 on Tuesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/upwk/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
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