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Oracle provides database technology and enterprise resource planning, or ERP, software to enterprises around the world. Founded in 1977, Oracle pioneered the first commercial SQL-based relational database management system. Today, Oracle has more than 400,000 customers in 175 countries.

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Aquí tienes cinco acciones estadounidenses que podrían llamar la atención de los inversores este viernes: SLQT, ADBE, CMCM, RH y ORCL.

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Oracle's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ORCL#NYSE">ORCL</a>) short percent of float has fallen 3.88% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 20.46 million shares sold short, which is 1.24% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 1.71 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock/">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
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<h3>Oracle Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1735146917_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Oracle has declined since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to rise in the near-term but traders should be aware that less shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Oracle's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Oracle's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 5.02%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze/">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.

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Peering Into Oracle's Recent Short Interest

Whales with a lot of money to spend have taken a noticeably bullish stance on Oracle.
Looking at options history for Oracle (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ORCL#NYSE">ORCL</a>) we detected 15 trades.
If we consider the specifics of each trade, it is accurate to state that 60% of the investors opened trades with bullish expectations and 40% with bearish.
From the overall spotted trades, 5 are puts, for a total amount of $705,955 and 10, calls, for a total amount of $862,606.
<h3>What's The Price Target?</h3>
Based on the trading activity, it appears that the significant investors are aiming for a price territory stretching from $120.0 to $270.0 for Oracle over the recent three months. 
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Development</h3>
Examining the volume and open interest provides crucial insights into stock research. This information is key in gauging liquidity and interest levels for Oracle's options at certain strike prices. Below, we present a snapshot of the trends in volume and open interest for calls and puts across Oracle's significant trades, within a strike price range of $120.0 to $270.0, over the past month.
<h3>Oracle Call and Put Volume: 30-Day Overview</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1735064127_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Significant Options Trades Detected:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>ORCL</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$16.75</td>
<td>$16.0</td>
<td>$16.65</td>
<td>$175.00</td>
<td>$499.5K</td>
<td>908</td>
<td>300</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ORCL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$43.2</td>
<td>$43.0</td>
<td>$43.18</td>
<td>$130.00</td>
<td>$280.7K</td>
<td>344</td>
<td>65</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ORCL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/19/25</td>
<td>$25.25</td>
<td>$25.0</td>
<td>$25.0</td>
<td>$170.00</td>
<td>$170.0K</td>
<td>252</td>
<td>68</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ORCL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$2.52</td>
<td>$2.44</td>
<td>$2.5</td>
<td>$175.00</td>
<td>$125.0K</td>
<td>4.6K</td>
<td>604</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ORCL</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$0.89</td>
<td>$0.81</td>
<td>$0.81</td>
<td>$160.00</td>
<td>$89.2K</td>
<td>15.1K</td>
<td>2.1K</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Oracle</h3>
Oracle provides database technology and enterprise resource planning, or ERP, software to enterprises around the world. Founded in 1977, Oracle pioneered the first commercial SQL-based relational database management system. Today, Oracle has more than 400,000 customers in 175 countries.
<h3>Where Is Oracle Standing Right Now?</h3>
<ul>
<li>Trading volume stands at 2,434,869, with ORCL's price up by 1.34%, positioned at $171.41.</li>
<li>RSI indicators show the stock to be may be approaching oversold.</li>
<li>Earnings announcement expected in 76 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Expert Opinions on Oracle</h3>
In the last month, 5 experts released ratings on this stock with an average target price of $192.8.
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&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from UBS keeps a Buy rating on Oracle with a target price of $210. 
&#x2A; An analyst from RBC Capital downgraded its action to Sector Perform with a price target of $165. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Jefferies has decided to maintain their Buy rating on Oracle, which currently sits at a price target of $220. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Citigroup persists with their Neutral rating on Oracle, maintaining a target price of $194. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Morgan Stanley continues to hold a Equal-Weight rating for Oracle, targeting a price of $175. 
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OpenAI CEO Sam Altman-backed nuclear power startup Oklo Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OKLO#NASDAQ">OKLO</a>) received an outperform rating from Wedbush Securities, marking another milestone in its push to power the artificial intelligence revolution through advanced nuclear technology.
What Happened: Wedbush analyst Dan Ives set a $26 price target for Oklo, citing the company&#8217;s strategic position to capitalize on surging energy demands from data centers. &#8220;With the AI revolution underway, the industry will need roughly a tenfold increase in computing power by 2030,&#8221; Ives wrote in his Thursday <a href="https://www.investors.com/news/nuclear-stocks-sam-altman-oklo-data-center-deal/">note</a>, according to Investor&#8217;s Business Daily.
The rating follows Oklo&#8217;s Wednesday announcement of an agreement to supply up to 12 gigawatts of nuclear power to Switch, an AI provider and data center operator, through 2044. The company plans to develop, construct, and operate powerhouses across the United States, with its first Aurora reactor <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/insights/options/24/12/42601289/spotlight-on-oklo-analyzing-the-surge-in-options-activity">expected to be operational by 2027</a>.
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Why It Matters: Oklo&#8217;s shares have surged approximately 100% in 2024, despite a 9% December decline. The stock&#8217;s momentum aligns with broader <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/partner/commodities/24/11/42188152/amazon-google-and-microsoft-bet-big-on-nuclear-ais-growing-energy-demands-fuel-new-projects">nuclear energy sector gains</a>, sparked by Constellation Energy Corp.&#8216;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CEG#NASDAQ">CEG</a>) September deal to power Microsoft Corp.&#8216;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>) data centers.
According to McKinsey &amp; Co., data center energy demand is projected to grow from 4% to 11-12% of total U.S. energy consumption by 2030. This surge has attracted major tech companies, with Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>), Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>) (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>), and Oracle Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ORCL#NYSE">ORCL</a>) all investing in small modular reactor technology.
While Oklo forecasts a full-year operating loss of $40-50 million, its customer pipeline has grown significantly, reaching approximately 2,100 megawatts by the third quarter of 2024. 
Price Action: Oklo stock closed at $22.02 on Monday, up 2.32% for the day. In after-hours trading, the stock dipped to $22.00. Year to date, Oklo shares have surged by 107.74%, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">data from Benzinga Pro</a>.
Oklo has a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/OKLO/analyst-ratings">consensus price target</a> of $15.33 from 4 analysts, with a high of $26 and a low of $10. The most recent ratings from Wedbush, Citigroup, and B. Riley Securities imply a downside of 30.30% from the average target.
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President-elect Donald Trump tried to ban TikTok during his first presidential term but is now open to keeping the social media app around ahead of a<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42495579/lawmakers-demand-apple-and-google-remove-tiktok-by-jan-19-what-you-need-to-know"> pending January ban.</a>
What Happened: Similar to a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/09/41096120/if-you-invested-1-000-in-bitcoin-when-donald-trump-said-he-wasnt-a-fan-heres-how-much-youd">reversal of opinion on cryptocurrency,</a> Trump has had a change of heart about banning TikTok from the United States.
On Sunday, Trump shared that he supports TikTok remaining operational in the United States despite a pending ban that could take place in the U.S. on Jan 19, the day before he is inaugurated as president once again.
"I think we're going to have to start thinking because, you know, we did go on TikTok, and we had a great response with billions of views, billions and billions of views," Trump said at AmericaFest over the weekend, as reported by Reuters.
Trump said his team showed him a chart of his TikTok engagement and it was a record.
"I said, ‘Maybe we gotta keep this sucker around for a little while.'"
The comments from Trump come after he <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/social-media/24/12/42522134/trump-meets-tiktok-ceo-shou-zi-chew-at-mar-a-lago-as-platform-urges-supreme-court-to-block-looming-ban" target="_blank" rel="noopener">recently met with</a> TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew at Mar-A-Lago and, on the same day, said he had a "warm spot" for the social media app.
The U.S. Supreme Court will hear arguments on Jan. 10 about the TikTok ban and whether to put the ban on hold.
The Justice Department has argued that TikTok's Chinese control is a national security threat in America. Trump echoed this opinion during<a href="https://trumpwhitehouse.archives.gov/presidential-actions/executive-order-addressing-threat-posed-tiktok/"> his last presidency.</a>
"Action must be taken to address the threat posed by one mobile application in particular, TikTok," Trump said.
Trump previously said that the location tracking of federal employees and contractors, censored information, and disinformation from TikTok were the reasons for the ban.
"The United States must take aggressive action against the owners of TikTok to protect our national security," Trump previously said.
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Change of Opinion: This isn't the first time Trump has spoken positively about TikTok or against the ban this year.
Trump has stated previously that a potential ban on TikTok could <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/07/39827954/trump-for-tiktok-competition-to-mark-zuckerberg-if-you-dont-have-tiktok-you-have-facebook-and-instag">have a positive impact</a> on Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>), a company he has often battled against.
"If you get rid of TikTok, Facebook and Zuckerschmuck will double their business," Trump said earlier this year of Meta Platforms and CEO Mark Zuckerberg.
One reason for the potential reversal of his stance on TikTok <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/social-media/24/03/37722366/why-did-donald-trump-change-his-mind-about-tiktok-follow-the-money-says-rep-nancy-pelosi">could be the support</a> of Republican megadonor&nbsp;Jeff Yass, who owns 15% of ByteDance.
A report from <a href="https://www.politico.com/news/2024/03/14/trump-tiktok-billionaire-donors-00146892" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Politico </a>featured the potential of Trump looking for a way to benefit from opposing the TikTok ban.
&#8220;It&#8217;s a mirror image of 2020,&#8221; former technology company spokesperson&nbsp;Nu Wexler&nbsp;told Politico. &#8220;He tried to ban TikTok and then figured out that there was an out — that he could take care of a donor — and flipped on it.&#8221;
The report highlighted Trump&#8217;s order for ByteDance to sell TikTok&#8217;s U.S. arm. The company that would have benefitted from the move was Oracle Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ORCL#NYSE">ORCL</a>), which was co-founded by Trump donor Larry Ellison. Oracle CEO Safra Catz also donated to the Trump campaign for the 2020 election.
Yass is a donor to Club for Growth, a conservative group that supported Trump for the 2024 presidential election. Club for Growth is using former Trump adviser Kellyanne Conway to fight Congress&#8217;s plan to ban TikTok.
&#8220;When it comes to Donald Trump, follow the money,&#8221; Rep.&nbsp;Nancy Pelosi&nbsp;(D-Calif.) told Politico of Trump&#8217;s TikTok reversal.
Trump&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/03/37594839/enemy-of-the-people-trump-slams-meta-stock-as-tiktok-ban-faces-scrutiny" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">acknowledged in an interview</a>&nbsp;with CNBC that he met with Yass but the two did not talk about TikTok or ByteDance.
While the reversal of opinion on banning TikTok could have more to do with being&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/education/23/10/35339684/if-you-invested-1-000-in-meta-platforms-stock-when-donald-trump-said-facebook-was-always-anti-t" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">outspoken on Meta Platforms&nbsp;</a>and its CEO&nbsp;Mark Zuckerberg, the timing of the reversal after meeting with Yass drew scrutiny.
The report also came after a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/politics/24/02/36990137/trump-says-anheuser-busch-deserves-second-chance-after-conservative-backlash-rocks-bud-light" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">similar reversal by Trump</a> in regards to the beer brand Bud Light and its parent company, Anheuser-Busch InBev.
The positive comments on the beer company came ahead of a fundraiser for the former president hosted by top Anheuser-Busch lobbyist&nbsp;Jeff Miller.
Trump's change of heart on TikTok and Bud Light coincided with key events or meetings involving major Republican donors.
Another factor in the positive commentary on TikTok could be Trump's granddaughter, Kai Trump. The eldest grandchild of Donald Trump and oldest child of Donald Trump Jr. has built a sizable following on TikTok with 1.3 million <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@thekaitrumpgolfer?lang=en">followers</a>.
Kai Trump regularly shares golf videos on TikTok along with videos of her grandfather, which have generated millions of views. While it remains to be seen how Trump can stop the ban from happening, upsetting his own granddaughter by not fighting to keep TikTok could be another consideration in speaking positively of the app.
Trump's own TikTok, which launched in June 2024, has 14.7 million <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@realdonaldtrump?lang=en">followers </a>and was mostly used during the 2024 election cycle.
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This article was previously published by Benzinga and has been updated.
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Financial giants have made a conspicuous bearish move on Oracle. Our analysis of options history for Oracle (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ORCL#NYSE">ORCL</a>) revealed 13 unusual trades.
Delving into the details, we found 38% of traders were bullish, while 46% showed bearish tendencies. Out of all the trades we spotted, 2 were puts, with a value of $147,774, and 11 were calls, valued at $506,623.
<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 $150.0 to $210.0 for Oracle over the last 3 months. 
<h3>Analyzing Volume &amp; Open Interest</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 Oracle'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 Oracle's whale activity within a strike price range from $150.0 to $210.0 in the last 30 days. 
<h3>Oracle Option Activity Analysis: Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1734544864_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>ORCL</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$40.2</td>
<td>$38.8</td>
<td>$40.07</td>
<td>$210.00</td>
<td>$120.2K</td>
<td align="right">30</td>
<td align="right">30</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ORCL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$41.65</td>
<td>$41.25</td>
<td>$41.65</td>
<td>$160.00</td>
<td>$91.6K</td>
<td align="right">52</td>
<td align="right">31</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ORCL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/10/25</td>
<td>$4.4</td>
<td>$4.3</td>
<td>$4.3</td>
<td>$170.00</td>
<td>$68.8K</td>
<td align="right">471</td>
<td align="right">174</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ORCL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/10/25</td>
<td>$2.48</td>
<td>$2.35</td>
<td>$2.49</td>
<td>$175.00</td>
<td>$59.5K</td>
<td align="right">478</td>
<td align="right">265</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ORCL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$17.0</td>
<td>$15.45</td>
<td>$17.0</td>
<td>$180.00</td>
<td>$51.0K</td>
<td align="right">342</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Oracle</h3>
Oracle provides database technology and enterprise resource planning, or ERP, software to enterprises around the world. Founded in 1977, Oracle pioneered the first commercial SQL-based relational database management system. Today, Oracle has more than 400,000 customers in 175 countries.
<h3>Present Market Standing of Oracle</h3>
<ul>
<li>Trading volume stands at 2,422,985, with ORCL's price up by 0.57%, positioned at $170.68.</li>
<li>RSI indicators show the stock to be may be approaching oversold.</li>
<li>Earnings announcement expected in 82 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Professional Analyst Ratings for Oracle</h3>
Over the past month, 5 industry analysts have shared their insights on this stock, proposing an average target price of $193.8.
Turn $1000 into $1270 in just 20 days?
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&#x2A; An analyst from RBC Capital downgraded its action to Sector Perform with a price target of $165. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Evercore ISI Group has decided to maintain their Outperform rating on Oracle, which currently sits at a price target of $200. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from BMO Capital keeps a Market Perform rating on Oracle with a target price of $205. 
&#x2A; In a cautious move, an analyst from JMP Securities downgraded its rating to Market Outperform, setting a price target of $205. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Citigroup persists with their Neutral rating on Oracle, maintaining a target price of $194. 
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As we wrap up another eventful week in tech, the spotlight was on quantum computing, AI infrastructure, and antitrust probes. Conversations between tech giants, massive investments in AI, and regulatory scrutiny made headlines, painting a vivid picture of the dynamic tech landscape. Let&#8217;s dive into the top stories that caught our attention over the weekend.
Quantum Computing Sparks Stellar Conversation
Following the unveiling of&nbsp;Alphabet Inc.&#8217;s&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>) (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>) latest quantum computing chip, Willow, an engaging dialogue ensued between CEO Sundar Pichai and Tesla Inc. and xAI&#8217;s Elon Musk. Pichai took to X, formerly Twitter, to highlight Willow&#8217;s impressive capabilities, which Musk responded to with enthusiasm.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42404763/pichai-and-musk-dream-big-about-quantum-computing-and-solar-energy-the-most-obvious-path-is-staring-at-our-eyes-literally">Read the full article here.</a>
Founders Fund Leads $600 Million AI Investment
Crusoe, an AI infrastructure provider, secured a whopping $600 million in Series D funding led by Peter Thiel&#8217;s Founders Fund, valuing the company at $2.8 billion. Thiel emphasized the importance of going big with AI, marking this investment as the latest significant technology bet by Founders Fund.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42476730/peter-thiels-founders-fund-leads-600m-crusoe-investment-betting-big-on-ai-infrastructure">Read the full article here.</a>
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Nvidia Faces Antitrust Probe in China
China launched an antitrust investigation into&nbsp;Nvidia Corp.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), focusing on the company&#8217;s acquisition of Mellanox Technologies and potential violations of China&#8217;s anti-monopoly laws. The case may remain unresolved in the near term, according to a top analyst.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/legal/24/12/42404352/nvidia-china-antitrust-probe-may-remain-unsolved-in-near-term-says-top-analyst-investors-should-be-prepared-for-increased-scrutiny">Read the full article here.</a>
Trump Shares Thoughts on Stocks, Bitcoin, AI, and Economy
Donald Trump, after ringing the New York Stock Exchange opening bell, shared his insights on the stock market, crypto, AI, and more in an impromptu interview with CNBC host Jim Cramer. Trump&#8217;s appearance coincided with his being named Time Person of the Year for the second time.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/12/42466189/trump-talks-stocks-bitcoin-ai-economy-with-jim-cramer-youre-going-to-see-some-very-good-days-ahead">Read the full article here.</a>
Palantir Poised to Become &#8216;The Next&#8217; Oracle
Palantir Technologies Inc.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NASDAQ">PLTR</a>) is set to become &#8220;the next&#8221; Oracle Corp. in 2025, according to Wedbush Securities&#8217;s Dan Ives. Ives highlighted Palantir&#8217;s artificial intelligence platform as a transformative force in enterprise operations.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42453057/palantir-positioned-to-become-the-next-oracle-in-2025-says-dan-ives-messi-of-ai-set-for-breakout-year">Read the full article here.</a>
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Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bullish stance on Oracle (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ORCL#NYSE">ORCL</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 ORCL, it often means somebody knows something is about to happen.
So how do we know what these investors just did? 
Today, <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/?utm_source=insights">Benzinga</a>'s options scanner spotted 36 uncommon options trades for Oracle.
This isn't normal.
The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 52% bullish and 27%, bearish.
Out of all of the special options we uncovered, 9 are puts, for a total amount of $317,755, and 27 are calls, for a total amount of $2,604,247.
<h3>Expected Price Movements</h3>
Based on the trading activity, it appears that the significant investors are aiming for a price territory stretching from $95.0 to $230.0 for Oracle over the recent three months. 
<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 Oracle's options at specified strike prices. The forthcoming data visualizes the fluctuation in volume and open interest for both calls and puts, linked to Oracle's substantial trades, within a strike price spectrum from $95.0 to $230.0 over the preceding 30 days.
<h3>Oracle Call and Put Volume: 30-Day Overview</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1734117385_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Noteworthy Options Activity:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>ORCL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$38.65</td>
<td>$38.25</td>
<td>$38.65</td>
<td>$170.00</td>
<td>$1.1M</td>
<td>185</td>
<td align="right">504</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ORCL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$80.6</td>
<td>$79.2</td>
<td>$80.6</td>
<td>$95.00</td>
<td>$145.0K</td>
<td>350</td>
<td align="right">18</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ORCL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$19.0</td>
<td>$18.75</td>
<td>$18.75</td>
<td>$170.00</td>
<td>$93.7K</td>
<td>1.1K</td>
<td align="right">62</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ORCL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$19.2</td>
<td>$19.1</td>
<td>$19.1</td>
<td>$180.00</td>
<td>$89.7K</td>
<td>287</td>
<td align="right">48</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ORCL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$80.7</td>
<td>$79.3</td>
<td>$80.7</td>
<td>$95.00</td>
<td>$88.7K</td>
<td>350</td>
<td align="right">29</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Oracle</h3>
Oracle provides database technology and enterprise resource planning, or ERP, software to enterprises around the world. Founded in 1977, Oracle pioneered the first commercial SQL-based relational database management system. Today, Oracle has more than 400,000 customers in 175 countries.
After a thorough review of the options trading surrounding Oracle, we move to examine the company in more detail. This includes an assessment of its current market status and performance.
<h3>Current Position of Oracle</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a trading volume of 4,455,256, the price of ORCL is down by -1.78%, reaching $172.2.</li>
<li>Current RSI values indicate that the stock is may be approaching oversold.</li>
<li>Next earnings report is scheduled for 87 days from now.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What Analysts Are Saying About Oracle</h3>
In the last month, 5 experts released ratings on this stock with an average target price of $190.8.
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&#x2A; An analyst from Citigroup has decided to maintain their Neutral rating on Oracle, which currently sits at a price target of $194. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Mizuho continues to hold a Outperform rating for Oracle, targeting a price of $210. 
&#x2A; An analyst from RBC Capital downgraded its action to Sector Perform with a price target of $165. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Piper Sandler has decided to maintain their Overweight rating on Oracle, which currently sits at a price target of $210. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Stifel persists with their Hold rating on Oracle, maintaining a target price of $175. 
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Palantir Technologies Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NYSE">PLTR</a>) is positioned to become &#8220;the next&#8221; Oracle Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ORCL#NYSE">ORCL</a>) in 2025, according to Wedbush Securities Managing Director Dan Ives, who named it the most underappreciated tech stock in his annual sector outlook on Wednesday.
What Happened: In his &#8220;Top 10 Christmas Wish List for the Tech Sector in 2025&#8221; published on X, Ives highlighted Palantir&#8217;s artificial intelligence platform (AIP) as a transformative force in enterprise operations. The prediction comes as Palantir continues to expand its presence in both government and commercial sectors.
The company recently demonstrated its AI capabilities through its Warp Speed manufacturing operating system, which has already shown significant results. Anduril Industries, an early adopter, reported a 200-fold improvement in managing <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42443206/palantirs-warp-speed-launches-to-accelerate-us-manufacturing-with-advanced-ai-integration">supply shortages using the platform</a>.
&#8220;We believe 2025 will be another breakout year as its flagship AIP product transforms AI use cases within enterprises,&#8221; Ives wrote, dubbing Palantir the &#8220;Messi of AI.&#8221;
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See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/12/42452127/nasdaq-breaks-20000-milestone-as-tech-rally-rate-cut-hopes-fuel-market-optimism">Nasdaq Surges Past 20,000 For First Time, Driven By Tech Gains And Rate Cut Hopes</a>
Why It Matters: The company&#8217;s momentum is evidenced by recent developments, including <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/legal/24/12/42292744/whats-going-on-with-palantir-technologies-stock-today-9">a $36.8 million expanded contract</a> with U.S. Special Operations Command and achieving FedRAMP High Authorization for its Federal Cloud Service.
Ives&#8217;s broader tech sector outlook predicts AI capital expenditure exceeding $1 trillion in 2025, with the industry potentially seeing a 25% overall growth. He anticipates reduced antitrust pressures following expected leadership changes at the Federal Trade Commission, potentially catalyzing a 50% increase in tech merger and acquisition activity.
Other notable predictions include Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>), NVIDIA Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), and Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>) reaching $4 trillion market capitalizations, and Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) potentially hitting $2 trillion in market value by the end of 2025.
Price Action: Palantir&#8217;s stock currently trades at $72.51, having risen significantly from its 52-week low of $15.66, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">data from Benzinga Pro</a>.
Palantir Technologies Inc. has a consensus price target of $30.22 from 18 analysts. The highest target is $75, and the lowest is $7.50. Recent ratings from BofA Securities, Wedbush, and Goldman Sachs give an average target of $63.67, implying an 11.95% downside.
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U.S. futures were mixed on Wednesday in premarket hours ahead of the crucial inflation data. Major index futures like Dow Jones and Russell 2000 fell, while Nasdaq 100 and S&amp;P 500 advanced.
The 10-year and two-year Treasury notes yielded 4.24% and 4.17%, respectively. Expectations of a further 25 basis point rate cut in December rose to 86.1%, up from 78.1% a week ago, according <a href="https://www.cmegroup.com/markets/interest-rates/cme-fedwatch-tool.html">to</a> CME Group&#8217;s FedWatch tool.
Economists <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/12/42423745/december-interest-rate-cut-is-almost-a-done-deal-could-wednesday-inflation-data-derail-investor-hopes">expect annual CPI inflation to rise</a> from 2.6% in October to 2.7% in November, according to TradingEconomics consensus estimates. Core CPI — which excludes volatile food and energy prices — is projected to remain steady at 3.3% year-over-year, with a 0.3% monthly gain, mirroring October's pace.
Wednesday&#8217;s release will provide insights into inflation trends. Federal Reserve officials are currently in a quiet period ahead of their December meeting.
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<table>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Futures</td>
<td>Change (+/-)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Nasdaq 100</td>
<td>0.21%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>S&amp;P 500</td>
<td>0.10%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Dow Jones</td>
<td>-0.12%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Russell 2000</td>
<td>-0.03%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</figure>
In premarket trading on Wednesday, the SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) was up 0.09% to $603.38 and the Invesco QQQ Trust ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>) advanced 0.2% to $521.64, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro data</a>.
Cues From The Last Session
U.S. stocks declined on Tuesday, extending the Dow&#8217;s four-day losing streak. Oracle Corp.&#8217;s (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ORCL#NYSE">ORCL</a>) weak earnings and Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>) (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>) subsidiary Google&#8217;s quantum computing chip news impacted the market.
On the economic data front, U.S. nonfarm business sector labor productivity increased by 2.2% in the third quarter, which is in line with the preliminary reading.
Most sectors on the S&amp;P 500 closed on a negative note, with real estate, information technology, and materials stocks recording the biggest losses on Tuesday.
However, communication services and consumer staples stocks bucked the overall market trend, closing the session higher.
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<table>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Index</td>
<td>Performance (+/-)</td>
<td>Value</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Nasdaq Composite</td>
<td>-0.25%</td>
<td>19,687.24</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>S&amp;P 500</td>
<td>-0.30%</td>
<td>6,034.91</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Dow Jones</td>
<td>-0.35%</td>
<td>44,247.83 </td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Russell 2000</td>
<td>-0.42%</td>
<td>2,382.77</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</figure>
Insights From Analysts 
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42430296/carson-researchs-50-year-study-suggests-that-the-26-months-old-bull-market-is-far-from-over">Carson Research&#8217;s note</a> written by its chief market strategist Ryan Detrick, said, 2024 "would go down as the best election year return ever," as the S&amp;P 500 Index has made 56 new all-time highs.
He also highlighted that the current bull market is nearly 26 months old and is now up more than 70% from the mid-October 2022 lows. "But the good news for investors is that once previous bull markets got to this point there were many more years of gains left," he said.
"Going back 50 years, we found five other bull markets that had lasted at least this long and the shortest any of them lasted was five total years. Think of it like a cruise ship — once it gets moving, it can be quite hard to stop.&#8221;
In the graph shared by Detrick, he highlighted the August 1987 and October 2007 bull markets which lasted for five years each, the November 1980 bull market which lasted 6.2 years, and also March 2000 bull market which lasted for 12.3 years.
The Dow hit a record eight 1,000-point milestones this year and November was a huge month for small caps, with the Russell 2000 up by 10.9%.
"We found 22 other times the Russell 2000 gained at least double digits in a month and six months later it has been higher 90% of the time and a year later up a very solid 15% on average," the note said.
According to a JPMorgan note on its <a href="https://am.jpmorgan.com/content/dam/jpm-am-aem/global/en/2025%20Year-Ahead%20Investment%20Outlook.pdf">2025 outlook</a>, &#8220;the prospect of deregulation and corporate tax cuts may finally give investors conviction to add to previously unloved areas of the market, like value and mid/small cap stocks, which are also benefiting from earnings recovery and attractive valuations.&#8221;
As the cost of capital declines with interest rates, &#8220;Consumers and companies should resume capital-intensive expenditures. Durable goods subsectors, particularly those tied to housing, should also see a boost.
&#8220;Financials should benefit from increased loan and insurance demand, a more favorable yield curve, normalizing M&amp;A and IPO activity and prospects for deregulation, while falling rates also increase the relative value of bond proxy sectors like utilities and real estate,&#8221; the note added.
Upcoming Economic Data
This week&#8217;s economic calendar is packed with essential data releases that will help investors shape their future plans and strategies.
<ul>
<li>On Wednesday, November&#8217;s headline and core consumer price index data will be released at 8:30 a.m. ET.</li>
<li>The monthly U.S. federal budget data will be released at 2:00 p.m. ET.</li>
<li>On Thursday, initial jobless claims data till Dec. 7 and the core and headline producer price index for November will be released at 8:30 a.m. ET.</li>
<li>On Friday, the import price index data will be released at 8:30 a.m. ET.</li>
</ul>
Stocks In Focus:
<ul>
<li>Rigetti Computing Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RGTI#NASDAQ">RGTI</a>) was up 12.3% in premarket after the company along with its partner Quantum Machines <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42417674/why-is-rigetti-computing-stock-gaining-on-tuesday">made progress in quantum computing</a> by using AI to automate the calibration of a 9-qubit Novera QPU, achieving unprecedented accuracy and speed,</li>
<li>GameStop Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GME#NYSE">GME</a>) <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/12/42431772/gamestop-stock-rises-despite-a-sales-decline-as-the-company-swings-back-to-profitability-technic">rose 3.30% in the premarket session</a> as the company swung to profit despite a dip in its revenue.</li>
<li>Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>) (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>) was up 1.20% in premarket after it announced a major development in quantum computing through the use of its Willow quantum chip.</li>
<li>Quantum Computing Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QUBT#NASDAQ">QUBT</a>) declined 6.7% in the premarket hours. The company said that it has entered into a securities purchase agreement to raise up to $50 million in a registered direct offering to institutional investors.</li>
<li>Sealsq Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LAES#NASDAQ">LAES</a>) rose 138.18% after it partnered with IC&#8217;ALPS to strengthen its ASIC development capabilities by combining IC&#8217;ALPS&#8217; design expertise with its own security IP and production knowledge.</li>
<li>Investors are awaiting earnings results from Macy&#8217;s, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/M#NYSE">M</a>), Adobe Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ADBE#NASDAQ">ADBE</a>), and Nordson Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NDSN#NASDAQ">NDSN</a>) today.</li>
</ul>
Commodities, Bonds And Global Equity Markets:
Crude oil futures rose in the early New York session, advancing 1.14% to hover around $69.7 per barrel.
The gold spot index rose by 0.26% to $2,725.21 per ounce. The Dollar Index was up 0.26% to 106.68 level.
Asian markets were mixed on Wednesday as China&#8217;s CSI 300, Australia&#8217;s ASX 200, and Hong Kong&#8217;s Hang Seng declined. While, Japan&#8217;s Nikkei 225, India&#8217;s S&amp;P BSE Sensex, and South Korea&#8217;s Kospi Index advanced. Most European markets declined.
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US Futures Mixed As Street Braces For Inflation Data: Analyst Says 2024 Will Go Down As The 'Best Election Year Return Ever'

The CNN Money Fear and Greed index showed a slight decline in the overall market sentiment, while the index remained in the &#8220;Neutral&#8221; zone on Tuesday.
U.S. stocks settled lower on Tuesday, with the Dow Jones index recording losses for the fourth straight session.
Oracle Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ORCL#NYSE">ORCL</a>) posted weaker-than-expected earnings and sales results for its second quarter on Monday. Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>) (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>) shares surged 5.6% following the unveiling of Google&#8217;s quantum computing chip.
On the economic data front, U.S. nonfarm business sector labor productivity increased by 2.2% in the third quarter, which is in line with the preliminary reading.
Most sectors on the S&amp;P 500 closed on a negative note, with real estate, information technology, and materials stocks recording the biggest losses on Tuesday. However, communication services and consumer staples stocks bucked the overall market trend, closing the session higher.
The Dow Jones closed lower by around 154 points to 44,247.83 on Tuesday. The S&amp;P 500 fell 0.30% to 6,034.91, while the Nasdaq Composite dipped 0.25% to close at 19,687.24 during Tuesday's session.
Investors are awaiting earnings results from Macy&#8217;s, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/M#NYSE">M</a>), Adobe Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ADBE#NASDAQ">ADBE</a>), and Nordson Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NDSN#NASDAQ">NDSN</a>) today.
What is CNN Business Fear &amp; Greed Index?
At a current reading of 48.5, the index remained in the &#8220;Neutral&#8221; zone on Tuesday, versus a prior reading of 48.9.
The Fear &amp; Greed Index is a measure of the current market sentiment. It is based on the premise that higher fear exerts pressure on stock prices, while higher greed has the opposite effect. The index is calculated based on seven equal-weighted indicators. The index ranges from 0 to 100, where 0 represents maximum fear and 100 signals maximum greediness.
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Dow Falls For 4th Straight Session, Alphabet Surges On Google Quantum Chip Announcement: Fear & Greed Index Remains In 'Neutral' Zone

Jim Cramer urged investors on Tuesday to view Oracle Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ORCL#NYSE">ORCL</a>) as a buying opportunity following its post-earnings decline, while cautioning against chasing C3.ai Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AI#NYSE">AI</a>) despite its recent strength.
What Happened: Oracle shares dropped 6.67% on Tuesday after the enterprise software giant reported <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/technicals/24/12/42396746/oracles-q2-earnings-strong-chart-signals-but-watch-that-rsi">fiscal second-quarter earnings</a> that missed Wall Street expectations. The company posted adjusted earnings of $1.47 per share on revenue of $14.06 billion, falling short of analysts&#8217; estimates of $1.48 per share and $14.11 billion respectively.
&#8220;I&#8217;d be a buyer of Oracle after this pullback, because the most important parts of the business are still doing great,&#8221; Cramer <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2024/12/10/jim-cramer-suggests-oracle-bought-on-weakness-c3ai-sold-into-strength.html">said</a> on CNBC. He attributed the miss to one-time issues, noting that Oracle&#8217;s core cloud infrastructure and AI businesses continue to show strong performance.
Oracle&#8217;s management reported that demand <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/earnings-misses/24/12/42425771/oracle-earnings-fallout-contrarian-opportunity">continues to outpace supply</a>, highlighting partnerships with prominent tech companies including OpenAI, xAI, Cohere, NVIDIA Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), and Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>).
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Why It Matters: However, Cramer expressed caution about C3.ai, which saw its stock rise initially after beating quarterly expectations before settling to a 0.12% gain. &#8220;If you own it, take something off the table,&#8221; he advised, citing concerns about the company&#8217;s revenue growth rate and continued losses.
The contrast between the two companies highlights the current market dynamics around AI stocks. While Oracle&#8217;s pullback represents an opportunity in a fundamentally strong business, Cramer suggested C3.ai&#8217;s rally might be driven more by AI enthusiasm than fundamentals.
RBC Capital Markets analyst Rishi Jaluria maintained a Sector Perform rating on <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/12/42420091/oracle-shares-down-after-mixed-q2-results-spark-analyst-caution-guidance-fell-below-consensus">Oracle with a $165 price target</a>, noting that while third-quarter guidance was light, the company&#8217;s cloud revenue outlook remains strong at $25 billion for the full year.
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Jim Cramer: 'I'd Be A Buyer' After Oracle Earnings Dip, But Will 'Take Something Off The Table' On C3.ai Rally

Oracle floundered after a poor Q2 print. However, options traders should consider the empirical data, which supports a bullish approach.
Enterprise-software stalwart Oracle Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ORCL#NYSE">ORCL</a>) suffered significant volatility during Monday&#8217;s after-hours session following the release of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/12/42400723/oracle-q2-earnings-revenue-miss-eps-miss-ai-growth-ellison-says-opportunity-is-unimaginable">disappointing financial results</a>.
For its fiscal second quarter, the company posted adjusted earnings per share of $1.47, missing Wall Street&#8217;s consensus view of $1.48. Further, on the top line, sales of $14.06 billion fell short of the anticipated $14.11 billion.
What made the matter worse was that just ahead of the disclosure, ORCL stock printed what appeared to be a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/technicals/24/12/42396746/oracles-q2-earnings-strong-chart-signals-but-watch-that-rsi">strong bullish wave</a>. Specifically, Oracle shares were above their five, 20- and 50-day exponential moving averages.
To be fair, circumstances don't appear auspicious. However, it's also important to realize just how rare deeply negative sessions are for Oracle stock. In the trailing five years, there have been 1,238 trading sessions. Of this vast number, only 15 sessions saw a day-to-day loss of greater than 5%.
Of course, no one wants to incur deep red ink. Nevertheless, unless compelling evidence exists to suggest that a secular downturn is on the horizon, a bullish posture remains the more reasonable approach.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Holding Firm to Empirical Data</h2>
While a strong temptation exists to read between the lines of Oracle's rough Q2 earnings report, it may be better to trust the empirical data. Indeed, it's this data that suggests ORCL stock commands an upward bias.
As multiple experts have demonstrated, the market itself exhibits an <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/23/06/33061931/avoid-the-timing-trap-embrace-a-diversified-long-term-strategy">upward bias over extended periods</a>. This framework very much applies to established entities like Oracle. Therefore, as a general approach, it's prudent not to fight the tape, especially for blue-chip tech juggernauts.
Interestingly, over the past five years, the weekly performance of ORCL stock (as determined by the difference between Monday's opening price and Friday's close) indicates that on any given week, Oracle has about a 55% chance of delivering a positive return. Over the long run, the odds modestly favor speculators to win their wagers, assuming strict money management.
However, the aforementioned success ratio also translates to a failure rate of approximately 45%. That's quite steep, meaning that a phase of misfortune could lead to ruin. Still, one of the underappreciated aspects of multi-leg options trades is that speculators can artificially modulate the parameters of success.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Deploying the Powerful Bull Call Spread</h2>
Rather than simply buying an Oracle call option — which can be pricey for many retail investors thanks to the stock's three-digit price tag — a trader can simultaneously sell a call option at a higher strike price. The idea is that the credit received from the short call sale helps to offset the debit paid for the long call.
Granted, this approach translates to the maximum reward being limited by the threshold represented by the short call strike. On the positive side, a clear benefit of the bull call spread is that the breakeven point can be lowered, sometimes to below the current market price.
In other words, the option trader's definition of success no longer needs to abide by common understanding; that is, a security that returns a figure greater than 0%. Instead, as an example, success can be defined as a weekly return greater than a half-a-percent loss.
Under this framework, the probability that ORCL stock will be at least somewhat successful jumps to over 60%. That's obviously a superior hand than a 55%-win ratio, but it gets even better.
<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="199" src="https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/10140711/ORCL-options-chain-1024x199.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-686008" srcset="https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/10140711/ORCL-options-chain-1024x199.jpg 1024w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/10140711/ORCL-options-chain-300x58.jpg 300w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/10140711/ORCL-options-chain-768x149.jpg 768w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/10140711/ORCL-options-chain-1536x298.jpg 1536w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/10140711/ORCL-options-chain.jpg 1582w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></figure>
At this moment, the 172.50/175.00 bull call spread (that is, buying the $172.50 call and selling the $175 call) offers a maximum reward of $81 for every $169 at risk or a payout of 47.93%. Moreover, the breakeven price for this trade sits at $174.19, which is about 0.97% below the current market price.
If the threshold of success is defined as a weekly return of greater than a 0.97% loss, the probability of profit clocks it at around 65.5%. Just as well, ORCL stock doesn&#8217;t need to materially rise from here. It just needs to stay at or above $175 to collect the full reward.
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Earnings Misses

Daily Options Trade Oracle's Earnings Fallout Offers Hidden Contrarian Opportunity

The U.S. stock market lacked direction on Tuesday morning as investors stayed on the sidelines ahead of Wednesday&#8217;s release of November inflation data, a critical report that could influence the Federal Reserve&#8217;s decision on a potential interest <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/interest-rates">rate cut next week.</a>
Large-cap indices hovered near unchanged levels, while small caps slightly outperformed, with the Russell 2000 up 0.3%. 
Notable strength was seen in discretionary and communication services, buoyed by impressive gains in Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) and Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>).
Tesla shares surged 4.7%, bringing the electric vehicle maker within striking distance of its all-time high set in November 2021. Alphabet Inc. rallied 4.9% after the tech giant announced the launch of its Willow quantum chip, which boasts an impressive 105 qubits. 
While some major tech names rallied, the broader tech sector faced headwinds, particularly semiconductors, which were weighed down by weaker-than-expected earnings, disappointing Chinese trade data and lingering concerns over U.S. trade restrictions and tariffs.
The broader iShares Semiconductor ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SOXX#NASDAQ">SOXX</a>) fell 2.1%, eyeing its worst day since mid November. 
The cryptocurrency market took a negative turn, with Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) falling 2.8% to trade below $95,000. This followed a 3.7% decline on Monday, signaling mounting pressure in the digital asset space. 
Ethereum (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/eth/usd">ETH</a>) plummeted 3.7% after a 7.3% drop on Monday. 
Commodities broadly gained. Gold prices rallied 1.3% as investors sought safe-haven assets, while crude oil gained 0.9%. 
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Tuesday&#8217;s Performance In Major US Indices, ETFs</h3>
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<td>Price</td>
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<td>Russell 2000</td>
<td>2,399.04</td>
<td>0.3%</td>
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<td>Nasdaq 100</td>
<td>21,431.79</td>
<td>0.0%</td>
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<td>S&amp;P 500</td>
<td>6,049.48</td>
<td>-0.1 %</td>
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<td>Dow Jones</td>
<td>44,366.30</td>
<td>-0.1%</td>
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<figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Updated at 1:20 p.m. ET</figcaption></figure>
According to&nbsp;<a href="https://bzresearch.myclickfunnels.com/benzinga-pro-content-webinar-registration/?utm_source=BZprocontent120224&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1">Benzinga Pro</a>&nbsp;data:
<ul>
<li>The&nbsp;SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) flattened at $604.29.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIA#NYSE">DIA</a>)&nbsp;held steady at $444.91.</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>) inched 0.1% lower to $522.16.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;iShares Russell 2000 ETF&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IWM#NYSE">IWM</a>) rose 0.3% to $238.38.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;Communication Services Select Sector SPDR Fund&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLC#NYSE">XLC</a>) outperformed, rising 1.6%; the&nbsp;Real Estate Select Sector SPDR Fund&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLRE#NYSE">XLRE</a>) lagged, down 1.3%.</li>
</ul>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Tuesday&#8217;s Stock Movers</h3>
<ul>
<li>Boeing Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BA#NYSE">BA</a>) saw its stock rise 5.6% after resuming 737 MAX production with 33,000 workers and plans to build 38 planes monthly to fulfill over 4,200 orders. </li>
<li>Oracle Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ORCL#NYSE">ORCL</a>) fell nearly 8% after slightly missing Street&#8217;s earnings and revenue estimates last quarter. </li>
<li>Other stocks reacting to earnings reports included MongoDB Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MDB#NASDAQ">MDB</a>), down over 15%, Toll Brothers Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TOL#NYSE">TOL</a>), down 6%, AutoZone Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AZO#NYSE">AZO</a>), up 1.9% and Ferguson Enterprises Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FERG#NYSE">FERG</a>), down 9%. </li>
<li>Gamestop Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GME#NYSE">GME</a>) was 1.7% lower before its third-quarter earnings report, which is scheduled for after the close.</li>
<li>Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WBA#NASDAQ">WBA</a>) is negotiating a $7.5 billion sale to Sycamore Partners, sending shares up 27% to $11.20.</li>
</ul>
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Wall Street Struggles For Direction, Tesla Flirts With Record Highs, Bitcoin Tumbles Below $95,000: What's Driving Markets Tuesday?

Citigroup analyst Tyler Radke maintains Oracle (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ORCL#NYSE">ORCL</a>) with a Neutral and raises the price target from $157 to $194.

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Citigroup Maintains Neutral on Oracle, Raises Price Target to $194

Semiconductor giants, including Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSM#NYSE">TSM</a>) and Samsung Electronics (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SSNLF#OTC">SSNLF</a>), have been at the forefront of a multi-billion-dollar investment wave in the United States.
The surge began after the Chips and Science Act was passed, which aimed to revive the U.S. semiconductor industry by offering historic subsidies. However, with the possible return of former President Donald Trump, this ambitious push to boost <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/regulations/24/12/42389113/nvidia-hit-with-antitrust-probe-in-china-stock-slides" rel="noreferrer noopener">U.S. chip manufacturing</a> may need to be revised.
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A <a target="_blank" href="https://www.ft.com/content/e478dd6c-6dad-4795-9610-1098c2d33d88" rel="noreferrer noopener">report</a> from the Financial Times highlights growing concerns that the future of the Chips Act is now in jeopardy.
In a recent interview, President-elect Trump criticized the Chips and Science Act. Since his campaign days, Trump has threatened to slap up to 60% tariffs on exports to China.
His stance threatens to undermine the bipartisan support the legislation received in 2022. The $39 billion subsidy package, designed to encourage companies to build factories in the U.S., now faces scrutiny.
With a leadership shift coming in January 2025, executives worry about the fate of ongoing investments and the possibility of projects being delayed or canceled. Industry leaders hope to finalize deals before Trump assumes office, as this would make it harder for him to dismantle the program once it is locked in.
The Chips Act&#8217;s subsidies are crucial for attracting foreign companies such as Taiwan Semiconductor and Samsung, who are investing billions in U.S. semiconductor plants. The legislation offers direct grants and tax incentives, a rarity in U.S. industrial policy.
Chris Miller, a professor at Tufts University, told the FT that it&#8217;s rare to find industrial policies offering billions of dollars in incentives to foreign firms.
This growth has paralleled a broader stock market boom, particularly in companies developing chips for artificial intelligence, such as Nvidia Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) and Arm Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARM#NASDAQ">ARM</a>).
Rebuilding U.S. manufacturing, however, requires the involvement of key players like Taiwan Semiconductor and Samsung. Martin Chorzempa, the study&#8217;s author, warned of the risks of discontinuing the program, stating that without these incentives, attracting future investments to the U.S. would be a significant challenge.
According to FT, Taiwan Semiconductor and GlobalWafers Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GFS#NASDAQ">GFS</a>), along with Samsung and SK Hynix, are slated to receive nearly $14 billion in grants, which will make up a significant portion of the subsidy package under the Chips Act.
These grants are vital in competing against China&#8217;s rising technological power. However, the U.S. Department of Commerce needs to approve these deals faster, causing frustration among company executives. Taiwan Semiconductor has already secured $6.6 billion in grants and up to $5 billion in U.S. government loans for its Arizona plant. However, the final green lights on other grants are still pending.
The chip stocks are also trading lower Tuesday in sympathy with Oracle Corp&#8217;s (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ORCL#NYSE">ORCL</a>) <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/12/42400723/oracle-q2-earnings-revenue-miss-eps-miss-ai-growth-ellison-says-opportunity-is-unimaginable" rel="noreferrer noopener">worse-than-expected</a> second-quarter print. The company reported second-quarter revenue of $14.06 billion, up 9%, missing the Street consensus estimate of $14.11 billion. The adjusted EPS of $1.47 missed the Street consensus estimate of $1.48.
Price Actions: TSM stock is down 2.94% at $193.31 at last check on Tuesday. NVDA is down 1.51%, GFS is down 1.35%, INTC is down 2.82%, AMD is down 1.73%, AVGO is down 4.50%, MU is down 3.62%, QCOM is down 2.07%.
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Trump's Return Threatens Billions in US Chip Investment from Taiwan, Samsung

Oracle Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ORCL#NYSE">ORCL</a>) shares tanked in early trading on Tuesday after the company reported <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42415162/dow-falls-150-points-oracle-posts-downbeat-results">downbeat fiscal second-quarter results</a>.
The company reported its results amid an <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/earnings">exciting earnings season</a>. Here are some key analyst takeaways.
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">BMO Capital Markets On Oracle</h1>
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings/analyst/585beadcb5a482000151d18b/keith-bachman">Analyst Keith Bachman</a> reiterated a Market Perform rating while lifting the price target from $173 to $205.
Oracle's RPO (remaining performance obligation) grew by 50% year-on-year, a slowdown from 52% in the previous quarter, Bachman said in a note. He added, however, that cRPO growth accelerated to 21% year-on-year, from 18%.
"We consider these both solid results, particularly the CRPO acceleration," the analyst wrote. The company's RPO is likely to grow sequentially in both the third and fourth quarters, "though given the meaningfully harder compares, we think there is less certainty on y/y growth rates," he further stated.
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Stifel On Oracle</h1>
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings/analyst/585beadbb5a482000151d186/brad-reback">Analyst Brad Reback</a> maintained a Hold rating while raising the price target from $155 to $175.
Oracle&#8217;s second-quarter performance was "essentially inline," after adjusting for incremental currency headwinds, Reback said. The stock came under pressure due to the company's RPO declining by $2 billion sequentially, he added.
Management remains "upbeat around AI-driven bookings strength looking forward," the analyst stated. "We believe continued solid revenue growth is sustainable as AI infrastructure bookings strength converts into training revenue and hyperscaler database partnerships scale medium-term," he further wrote.
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">JMP Securities On Oracle</h1>
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings/analyst/5846fffaee7bf6000154d141/patrick-walravens">Analyst Patrick Walravens</a> reiterated a Market Outperform rating and price target of $205.
Oracle reported mixed results for the fiscal second quarter, Walravens said. Although the most impressive was RPO of $97 billion, this is down sequentially in absolute dollars, he added.
Management's fiscal third-quarter guidance came in below expectations, with non-GAAP earnings of $1.47-$1.51 per share, versus consensus of $1.57, and reflecting revenue growth of 7%-9%, lower than consensus of 10%, the analyst stated.
Check out <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings">other analyst stock ratings</a>.
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">RBC Capital Markets On Oracle</h1>
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings/analyst/5846fffaee7bf6000154d142/rishi-jaluria">Analyst Rishi Jaluria</a> reaffirmed a Sector Perform rating and price target of $165.
Oracle's revenue growth was 9% year-on-year in constant currency terms, Jaluria said. Although the third-quarter earnings guidance came in "a bit light of consensus," it was negatively impacted by an investment loss, he added.
Management guided to cloud revenues of $25 billion for the full year, which implies OCI (Oracle Cloud Infrastructure) adding record new ARR (annual recurring revenue) in the fourth quarter, the analyst stated. The setup for the back half of the year "looks aggressive," he further wrote.
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">KeyBanc Capital Markets On Oracle</h1>
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings/analyst/58777fa15064ed000173004c/jackson-ader">Analyst Jackson Ader</a> maintained an Overweight rating and price target of $200.
"The all-important OCI revenue accelerated to 55% growth and OCI consumption revenue ticked up to 58% from 56% last quarter," Ader said. He added, however, that this performance was merely in-line with expectations.
"What made this quarter different was that there wasn&#8217;t a concurrent build of remaining performance obligation (RPO) as there has been in prior periods," the analyst wrote. RPO declined sequentially for the first time in over a year and, while the company expects this to rebound in the third quarter, "the OCI business (and the share price) has rewritten the expectations for the company, he further stated.
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Oppenheimer On Oracle</h1>
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings/analyst/597b3ef9c1f5580001ef5278/brian-schwartz">Analyst Brian Schwartz</a> reiterated a Perform rating on the stock.
Oracle reported mixed results and its guidance fell below consensus, mainly due to "slowing RPO growth, negative FX, losses on strategic investments, and higher levels of capex investments to support future OCI growth," Schwartz wrote. Although Oracle&#8217;s second-quarter results were "less impressive than recent quarters," they support a strengthening of the OCI business, he added.
Management reaffirmed the annual guidance despite these adverse impacts, the analyst stated. This reflects a larger ramp in the fourth quarter than was projected after the previous quarterly results, he further said.
ORCL Price Action: Shares of Oracle had declined by 8.07% to $175.09 at the time of publication on Tuesday.
Read More: • <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42414442/oracle-analysts-boost-their-forecasts-after-q2-results">Oracle Analysts Boost Their Forecasts After Q2 Results</a>
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UBS analyst Karl Keirstead maintains Oracle (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ORCL#NYSE">ORCL</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $200 to $210.

UBS Maintains Buy on Oracle, Raises Price Target to $210

This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders often look for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges away from its normal worth. Abnormal amounts of trading activity could push option prices to hyperbolic or underperforming levels. 
Below are some instances of options activity happening in the Information Technology sector: 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>NVDA</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/13/24</td>
<td>$135.00</td>
<td>$70.4K</td>
<td>29.1K</td>
<td>45.8K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AAPL</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$245.00</td>
<td>$92.5K</td>
<td>9.6K</td>
<td>6.7K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SOUN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/13/24</td>
<td>$15.00</td>
<td>$105.0K</td>
<td>6.6K</td>
<td>6.6K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PLTR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$80.00</td>
<td>$56.4K</td>
<td>17.2K</td>
<td>5.3K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>INTC</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$24.00</td>
<td>$27.6K</td>
<td>2.3K</td>
<td>3.4K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MSTR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$600.00</td>
<td>$28.9K</td>
<td>3.5K</td>
<td>2.7K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DELL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$135.00</td>
<td>$71.6K</td>
<td>4.9K</td>
<td>2.6K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BTDR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$20.00</td>
<td>$165.0K</td>
<td>12.1K</td>
<td>2.4K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ORCL</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>12/13/24</td>
<td>$185.00</td>
<td>$28.9K</td>
<td>3.8K</td>
<td>2.3K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>TSM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$200.00</td>
<td>$53.5K</td>
<td>28.1K</td>
<td>1.7K</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These bullet-by-bullet explanations have been constructed using the accompanying table. 
• Regarding NVDA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 3 day(s) on December 13, 2024. Parties traded 503 contract(s) at a $135.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 15 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $70.4K, with a price of $140.0 per contract. There were 29122 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 45881 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding AAPL (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 10 day(s) on December 20, 2024. Parties traded 500 contract(s) at a $245.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 37 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $92.5K, with a price of $185.0 per contract. There were 9667 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 6725 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For SOUN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SOUN#NASDAQ">SOUN</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 3 day(s) on December 13, 2024. This event was a transfer of 1000 contract(s) at a $15.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $105.0K, with a price of $105.0 per contract. There were 6621 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 6648 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For PLTR (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NASDAQ">PLTR</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 38 day(s) on January 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 150 contract(s) at a $80.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 3 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $56.4K, with a price of $376.0 per contract. There were 17291 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 5399 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For INTC (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTC#NASDAQ">INTC</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 128 day(s) on April 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 200 contract(s) at a $24.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 6 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $27.6K, with a price of $138.0 per contract. There were 2390 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 3497 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For MSTR (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSTR#NASDAQ">MSTR</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be neutral, expiring in 38 day(s) on January 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 18 contract(s) at a $600.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 4 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $28.9K, with a price of $1609.0 per contract. There were 3571 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2759 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For DELL (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DELL#NYSE">DELL</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 38 day(s) on January 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 587 contract(s) at a $135.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 46 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $71.6K, with a price of $122.0 per contract. There were 4928 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2694 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding BTDR (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BTDR#NASDAQ">BTDR</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 101 day(s) on March 21, 2025. Parties traded 330 contract(s) at a $20.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 47 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $165.0K, with a price of $500.0 per contract. There were 12150 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2414 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For ORCL (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ORCL#NYSE">ORCL</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be neutral, expiring in 3 day(s) on December 13, 2024. This event was a transfer of 31 contract(s) at a $185.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $28.9K, with a price of $935.0 per contract. There were 3824 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2366 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For TSM (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSM#NYSE">TSM</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 38 day(s) on January 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 71 contract(s) at a $200.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 3 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $53.5K, with a price of $756.0 per contract. There were 28156 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1716 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more about unusual options activity</a>. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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As global digital transformation accelerates, tech companies remain at the forefront of innovation, ensuring consistent growth opportunities. In this article, we'll explore tech titans, Meta Platforms (META), Oracle Corp (ORCL), and QUALCOMM (QCOM), which are poised to outperform. Read more… As we approach the year-end, the tech sector is once again grabbing the attention of investors, with the leading companies positioning themselves for a strong rally. Mega-cap tech firms, which drive innovation and global digital adoption, are now expected to deliver substantial gains. Therefore, you might consider watching three tech titans, namely, Meta Platforms, Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/META/">META</a>), Oracle Corporation (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/ORCL/">ORCL</a>), and QUALCOMM Incorporated (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/QCOM/">QCOM</a>).
Following a year marked by volatility, tech giants are reaping the benefits from improving economic sentiment, easing inflation, and the Federal Reserve's dovish stance. These favorable conditions are encouraging investors to reallocate funds into growth sectors, with <a href="https://medium.com/@BK.HAN/ais-double-edged-sword-tech-giants-reap-rewards-but-costs-soar-c4830dbb0045">technology being the primary emphasis</a>. Tech giants are committed to investing in AI, believing that long-term benefits will outweigh the short-term costs.
According to the Computing Technology Industry Association's (CompTIA) report, tech jobs in the U.S. are anticipated to grow at twice the rate of the overall workforce, <a href="https://www.comptia.org/content/research/state-of-the-tech-workforce">reaching 7.1 million in 2034</a>.
Tech titans, including companies leading in AI, cloud computing, and semiconductors, are <a href="https://www2.deloitte.com/us/en/insights/focus/tech-trends.html#what%E2%80%99s-next-for-ai">experiencing a resurgence in demand</a>. AI adoption has unlocked massive opportunities for big tech, while advancements in 5G and cloud services are further solidifying their growth trajectories.
AI agents are poised to transform the workforce by <a href="https://www.pwc.com/us/en/tech-effect/ai-analytics/ai-predictions.html">fusing machine efficiency and human creativity</a> to produce unprecedented levels of innovation and productivity. The rapid adoption of these innovations across industries continues to support strong fundamentals in the tech space.
With that in mind, let's delve into the fundamentals of the above-mentioned stocks.
Meta Platforms, Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/META/">META</a>)
META engages in the development of products globally that enable people to connect and share with friends and family through mobile devices, personal computers, virtual reality headsets, and wearables. It operates in two segments: Family of Apps and Reality Labs. 
On December 5, buoyed by strong financial performance, the company declared its quarterly dividend of $0.50 per share, payable to its shareholders on December 27, 2024. META pays an annual dividend of $2, which translates to a yield of 0.32% at the current share price. Its four-year average dividend yield is 0.04%.
During the third quarter that ended on September 30, META's <a href="https://www.investopedia.com/terms/r/revenue.asp">revenue</a> increased 18.9% year-over-year, amounting to $40.59 billion. It posted income from operations of $17.35 billion, indicating a 26.2% increase from the prior-year quarter.
In addition, META's net income stood at $15.68 billion, up 35.4% year-over-year, while its earnings per share grew 37.4% from the year-ago value to $6.03. Its adjusted free cash flow rose 13.8% from the year-ago value to $15.52 billion.
The consensus revenue estimate of $46.98 billion for the fiscal fourth quarter (ending December 2024) represents a 17.1% increase year-over-year. The consensus EPS estimate of $6.74 for the same quarter indicates a 26.5% improvement year-over-year. The company has an excellent surprise history; it surpassed the consensus revenue and EPS estimates in each of the trailing four quarters.
META shares have surged 86.4% over the past year and 76.4% year-to-date to close the last trading session at $624.24.
META's <a href="https://stocknews.com/powr-ratings/">POWR Ratings</a> reflect this robust outlook. The stock has an overall rating of B, which equates to Buy in our proprietary rating system. The POWR Ratings are calculated by considering 118 different factors, with each factor weighted to an optimal degree.
META has an A grade for Sentiment and Quality. It is ranked #16 out of 52 stocks in the A-rated <a href="https://stocknews.com/category/internet/">Internet</a> industry. <a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/META/">Click here</a> to see the additional ratings for META (Growth, Value, Momentum, and Stability).
Oracle Corporation (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/ORCL/">ORCL</a>)
ORCL offers products and services that address enterprise information technology environments worldwide. It provides cloud software applications, cloud-based industry solutions, application licenses, infrastructure technologies, databases, Java, middleware, hardware products, and consulting and customer services.
On October 30, ORCL launched Oracle Analytics Intelligence for Life Sciences, the AI-powered, cloud-scale data and analytics platform streamlines that will help accelerate insight generation by unifying disparate data sets into a single, intelligent workbench. This launch will help advance insights and therapies quickly and precisely, delivering the tools and intelligence.
On October 29, ORCL's Health unveiled a new version of its Clinical AI Agent built on the latest generative AI technology, providing a comprehensive set of advanced AI services for medical providers. This technology will help improve patient-provider interactions by combining comprehensive clinical intelligence with a multimodal voice user interface to automate and unify a variety of clinical workflows.
In the fiscal second quarter that ended on November 30, 2024, ORCL's revenue increased 8.6% year-over-year to $14.06 billion. The company reported a non-GAAP operating income of $6.09 billion, indicating a 10.1% increase from the prior-year quarter with an operating margin of 30% (up 200 bps year-over-year).
ORCL's non-GAAP net income came in at $4.21 billion, up 11.8% year-over-year, while its non-GAAP net income per share grew 9.7% from the year-ago value to $1.47.
Analysts expect ORCL's revenue for the third quarter ending February 2025 to increase 8.4% year-over-year to $14.39 billion, while its EPS for the same period is expected to grow 5.9% from the prior-year quarter to $1.49. The company surpassed Street revenue and EPS estimates in three of the trailing four quarters, which is promising.
Shares of ORCL have surged 65.7% year-to-date and 36.4% over the past nine months to close the last trading session at $171.23.
ORCL's fundamentals are reflected in its POWR Ratings. The stock has a B grade for Stability. It is ranked #47 out of the 126 stocks in the <a href="https://stocknews.com/category/software-application/">Software - Application</a> industry.
Beyond what is stated above, we've also rated ORCL for Growth, Value, Momentum, Sentiment, and Quality. Get all ORCL's ratings <a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/ORCL/">here</a>.
QUALCOMM Incorporated (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/QCOM/">QCOM</a>)
QCOM engages in the development and commercialization of foundational technologies for the wireless industry worldwide. It operates through three segments: Qualcomm CDMA Technologies (QCT); Qualcomm Technology Licensing (QTL); and Qualcomm Strategic Initiatives (QSI).
On October 24, QCOM collaborated with Mistral AI to bring Mistral AI's new state-of-the-art generative AI models, Ministral 3B and Ministral 8B, to devices powered by Snapdragon. This collaboration of generative AI is compact and powerful and should enable the devices to have other benefits, like reliability, enhanced privacy, and cost efficiency.
In the same month, QCOM announced a collaboration with Google. This strategic collaboration will allow Snapdragon Digital Chassis and Google's in-vehicle technologies to deliver a standardized reference framework for the development of generative AI-enabled digital cockpits and software-defined vehicles (SDV).
QCOM's revenues for the fourth quarter (ended September 29, 2024) increased 18.7% year-over-year to $10.24 billion. The company reported a non-GAAP operating income of $3.51 billion, indicating a 31.4% growth from the prior year's quarter. QCOM's non-GAAP net income came in at $3.04 billion, up 33.3% year-over-year, while its net income per share grew 33.2% from the prior-year quarter to $2.69.
Street expects QCOM's revenue for the fiscal first quarter (ending December 2024) to increase 10.4% year-over-year to $10.96 billion. Moreover, its EPS estimate of $2.95 for the same period indicates a 7.4% year-over-year growth. In addition, it surpassed the consensus revenue and EPS estimates in each of the trailing four quarters, which is excellent.
Over the past year, the stock has surged 10.3%, closing the last trading session at $157.89.
QCOM's bright prospects are reflected in its POWR Ratings. The stock has an overall rating of B, which translates to a Buy in our proprietary rating system.
It also has an A grade for Quality and a B for Value. Within the <a href="https://stocknews.com/category/semiconductor-wireless-chip/">Semiconductor &amp; Wireless Chip</a> industry, it is ranked first out of 90 stocks. <a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/QCOM/">Click here</a> to see QCOM's ratings for Growth, Momentum, Stability, and Sentiment.
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