Oracle Option Alert: Jan, 2027 $180 Calls at the Ask: 331 vs 967 OI

Oracle Option Alert: Jan, 2027 $180 Calls at the Ask: 331 @ $17.25 vs 967 OI; Ref=$142.01

Oracle Option Alert: Jan, 2027 $180 Calls Sweep (4) near the Ask: 333 vs 967 OI

Oracle Option Alert: Jan, 2027 $180 Calls Sweep (4) near the Ask: 333 @ $17.35 vs 967 OI; Ref=$141.98

Oracle Option Alert: Jan, 2027 $140 Puts at the Bid: 238 vs 543 OI

Oracle Option Alert: Jan, 2027 $140 Puts at the Bid: 238 @ $23.6 vs 543 OI; Ref=$141.3

Oracle Option Alert: Jan, 2027 $130 Puts at the Ask: 300 vs 802 OI

Oracle Option Alert: Jan, 2027 $130 Puts at the Ask: 300 @ $19.35 vs 802 OI; Ref=$140.35

Oracle Option Alert: Jan, 2027 $170 Calls at the Ask: 700 vs 1953 OI

Oracle Option Alert: Jan, 2027 $170 Calls at the Ask: 700 @ $21.65 vs 1953 OI; Ref=$145.4

Oracle Option Alert: Jun 20 $155 Calls at the Bid: 1500 vs 2790 OI

Oracle Option Alert: Jun 20 $155 Calls at the Bid: 1500 @ $7.5 vs 2790 OI; Ref=$145.8912

Oracle Option Alert: May 16 $140 Puts Sweep (34) below Bid!: 10000 vs 3341 OI

Oracle Option Alert: May 16 $140 Puts Sweep (34) below Bid!: 10000 @ $2.398 vs 3341 OI; Ref=$153.42

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Amazon.com Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) has made a surprise, last-minute bid to acquire TikTok in its entirety, just days before the popular video app <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/social-media/25/04/44599624/tiktok-clock-ticks-louder-as-deadline-approaches-trump-to-consider-final-proposal-as-private-equity-firms-bid-for-platform">faces a U.S. ban</a> if it does not sever ties with its Chinese parent company, The New York Times <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2025/04/02/business/media/amazon-tiktok-bid.html?searchResultPosition=1">reports</a>.
What To Know: Despite Amazon's entry into the race, those involved in the discussions have expressed skepticism about the seriousness of its bid, according to sources familiar with the matter. 
The e-commerce giant's proposal, reportedly submitted via an offer letter to Vice President JD Vance and Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, underscores the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/03/44506732/donald-trump-says-he-may-cut-tariffs-on-china-to-seal-tiktok-deal-bytedance-has-until-april-5-to-sell-or-face-us-ban">tense final negotiations</a> over TikTok's future.
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Amazon has long had a financial stake in TikTok's ecosystem, as influencers on the platform frequently drive sales to its marketplace, earning commissions through affiliate links. However, Amazon's own attempt to replicate TikTok's success with its in-app video feature, Inspire, was quietly scrapped earlier this year. 
While other major players, including Oracle Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ORCL#NYSE">ORCL</a>) and Blackstone Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BX#NYSE">BX</a>), are <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/social-media/25/04/44599624/tiktok-clock-ticks-louder-as-deadline-approaches-trump-to-consider-final-proposal-as-private-equity-firms-bid-for-platform">exploring ways</a> to restructure TikTok's U.S. operations, it remains uncertain whether Amazon's bid—<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/social-media/25/03/44563161/trump-says-tiktok-has-a-lot-of-potential-buyers-deal-to-come-before-saturday-deadline">or any deal</a>—will satisfy federal law. TikTok, meanwhile, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/03/44345433/tiktok-ban-deadline-looms-but-vice-president-jd-vance-confirms-high-level-us-ownership-deal-is-nearly-done">insists</a> it is not for sale.
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This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders will search for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges heavily from its normal worth. High amounts of trading activity could push option prices to exaggerated or underestimated levels. 
Here's the list of options activity happening in today's session: 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>NVDA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>04/04/25</td>
<td>$110.00</td>
<td>$42.1K</td>
<td>41.5K</td>
<td>79.2K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MSTR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>04/04/25</td>
<td>$315.00</td>
<td>$53.6K</td>
<td>2.0K</td>
<td>5.8K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ORCL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$152.50</td>
<td>$36.8K</td>
<td>295</td>
<td>1.9K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AVGO</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/20/26</td>
<td>$210.00</td>
<td>$356.0K</td>
<td>513</td>
<td>1.9K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SMCI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$35.00</td>
<td>$45.9K</td>
<td>5.2K</td>
<td>1.4K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ANET</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$75.00</td>
<td>$29.0K</td>
<td>7.8K</td>
<td>1.2K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>04/25/25</td>
<td>$110.00</td>
<td>$27.1K</td>
<td>1.8K</td>
<td>524</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AAPL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$230.00</td>
<td>$47.0K</td>
<td>17.5K</td>
<td>448</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MNDY</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$270.00</td>
<td>$28.8K</td>
<td>1.6K</td>
<td>290</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>TSM</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>10/17/25</td>
<td>$175.00</td>
<td>$79.0K</td>
<td>113</td>
<td>40</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These bullet-by-bullet explanations have been constructed using the accompanying table. 
• Regarding NVDA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 2 day(s) on April 4, 2025. Parties traded 137 contract(s) at a $110.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 8 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $42.1K, with a price of $309.0 per contract. There were 41578 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 79221 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding MSTR (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSTR#NASDAQ">MSTR</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 2 day(s) on April 4, 2025. Parties traded 72 contract(s) at a $315.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 10 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $53.6K, with a price of $745.0 per contract. There were 2065 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 5803 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For ORCL (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ORCL#NYSE">ORCL</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 15 day(s) on April 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 134 contract(s) at a $152.50 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 10 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $36.8K, with a price of $275.0 per contract. There were 295 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1958 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding AVGO (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVGO#NASDAQ">AVGO</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 352 day(s) on March 20, 2026. Parties traded 193 contract(s) at a $210.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 13 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $356.0K, with a price of $1845.0 per contract. There were 513 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1908 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding SMCI (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMCI#NASDAQ">SMCI</a>), we observe a call option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 15 day(s) on April 17, 2025. Parties traded 174 contract(s) at a $35.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $45.9K, with a price of $264.0 per contract. There were 5259 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1415 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For ANET (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ANET#NYSE">ANET</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 44 day(s) on May 16, 2025. This event was a transfer of 88 contract(s) at a $75.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 17 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $29.0K, with a price of $330.0 per contract. There were 7835 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1219 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For AMD (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 23 day(s) on April 25, 2025. This event was a transfer of 149 contract(s) at a $110.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $27.1K, with a price of $182.0 per contract. There were 1876 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 524 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For AAPL (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be neutral, expiring in 79 day(s) on June 20, 2025. This event was a transfer of 50 contract(s) at a $230.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $47.0K, with a price of $940.0 per contract. There were 17573 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 448 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For MNDY (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MNDY#NASDAQ">MNDY</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 44 day(s) on May 16, 2025. This event was a transfer of 12 contract(s) at a $270.00 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 $28.8K, with a price of $2395.0 per contract. There were 1630 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 290 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 put option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 198 day(s) on October 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 40 contract(s) at a $175.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $79.0K, with a price of $1975.0 per contract. There were 113 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 40 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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In a move to bolster its AI data-center offerings, Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>) completed its $4.9 billion acquisition of data-center equipment designer ZT Systems on Monday.
What Happened: The acquisition, first announced in August, is a strategic move by AMD to strengthen its data-center systems offerings and position itself as a strong contender against Nvidia Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>). This acquisition will allow AMD to provide alternatives to Nvidia&#8217;s dominant chips and servers to key clients such as Microsoft (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>) and Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>).
AMD&#8217;s CEO, Lisa Su, highlighted the increasing complexity of hardware integration with the rise of AI, stating, &#8220;You&nbsp;really have to put the&nbsp;entire system together.&#8221;
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AMD&#8217;s acquisition of ZT is aimed at securing a share of the &#8220;AI factory,&#8221; a concept associated with Nvidia&#8217;s strategy of providing a one-stop solution for all key data center components. AMD sets itself apart by offering an open-source ecosystem, allowing customers to select their preferred components.
AMD has also incorporated ZT Systems&#8217;&nbsp;1,000 design engineers, who focus on hardware and server design, into the AMD Data Center Solutions division. 
Frank Zhang, Former ZT Systems Founder and CEO, joins AMD as senior vice president of ZT Manufacturing, while Former President Doug Huang joins as senior vice president of Data Center Platform Engineering
Why It Matters: The acquisition of ZT Systems by AMD marked a significant expansion of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/m-a/24/08/40438854/amd-expands-ai-capabilities-acquires-zt-systems-in-major-4-9b-deal">AMD&#8217;s AI capabilities</a>. The deal is seen as a major step towards enhancing AMD&#8217;s position in the AI infrastructure market.
ZT Systems, a privately held company based in Secaucus, N.J., had over $10 billion in annual revenue when the deal was announced. AMD is now in the process of selling ZT's manufacturing unit. 
During the past years, AMD has acquired other companies to strengthen its data center capabilities. In 2022, AMD acquired Xilinx and Pensando to strengthen its data-center offerings.
AMD&#8217;s strategy to strengthen its data-center offerings was further highlighted recently when the company announced that its fifth-generation AMD EPYC <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/03/44568964/amd-powers-oracle-cloud-with-new-epyc-chips-promising-major-boost-in-performance">processors would </a>power the Oracle Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ORCL#NYSE">ORCL</a>) Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) Compute E6 Standard shapes. This move promised a significant boost in performance, with up to a 2 times increase in cost-to-performance compared to the previous E5 instance generation.
AMD holds a momentum rating of 12.93% and a growth rating of 66.54%, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/AMD" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Benzinga's Proprietary Edge Rankings</a>. For an in-depth report on more stocks and insights into growth opportunities,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/screener/top-momentum-stocks" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">sign</a>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/screener/top-momentum-stocks" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">up for Benzinga Edge.</a>
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Palantir Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NASDAQ">PLTR</a>) has a lot at stake with the federal budget about to get slashed to the tune of $1 trillion by May this year, as part of the D.O.G.E. initiative, spearheaded by Elon Musk.
What Happened: The Alex Karp-led company has had a tough couple of weeks, with the stock dropping nearly 33% since mid-February, losing $90 billion in market capitalization, all in response to the ongoing efficiency drive within the US Federal Government that seeks to cut unnecessary expenses.
The DOGE team recently uncovered 1,000s unused software licenses within the government, and the Department of Defense went a step further and <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/government/regulations/25/03/44559866/pltr-stock-falls-over-7-in-monday-pre-market-whats-going-on">canceled its contracts</a> with Oracle Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ORCL#NYSE">ORCL</a>), citing delays and cost overruns. While Palantir wasn&#8217;t impacted by any of this, the intention was made clear, wasteful expenses will not be tolerated.
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Adding to these concerns, Goldman Sachs Group Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GS#NYSE">GS</a>) analyst Gabriela Borges recently <a href="https://www.theglobeandmail.com/investing/markets/stocks/PLTR/pressreleases/31650770/government-budget-cuts-and-goldmans-worries-weigh-on-palantir-stock-pltr/">reiterated her &#8216;Neutral&#8217; stance</a> on the stock, citing valuation concerns and uncertainties regarding its long-term competitive edge.
After exploring Palantir&#8217;s core platform and features, including the new Ontology platform, Borges felt that the company&#8217;s competitive advantages could erode rather quickly as AI continues to advance across the board. It certainly didn&#8217;t warrant a valuation of nearly 450 times earnings.
However, other analysts such as Wedbush have <a href="https://qz.com/gateway/trump-trade-war-tariffs-stock-market-1851774130">spoken out in favor of the company</a>, citing long-term tailwinds from DOGE and the broader pursuit of governmental efficiencies. Wedbush analysts said, &#8220;Palantir could actually gain more deals and IT budget dollars across various government agencies.&#8221;
Why It Matters: With 40% of its revenues coming from government contracts, Palantir is poised to experience at least some headwinds in the near term. 
The last time the US government decided to balance the budget was in the early 2010s, during the sequestration, when IT stocks with exposure to the government saw their valuations evaporate. Palantir could experience the same, not because it doesn&#8217;t add any value, but because its valuations are too high to justify any such volatility in earnings.
Benzinga Edge Rankings show Palantir having strong growth and momentum, scoring at 86th and 99th percentile, respectively, while being tagged as unfavorable in the short-term, but favorable in the medium and long-term. For insights on more IT and defense stocks, check out <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premium/ideas/benzinga-edge-2#:~:text=Turn%20Market%20Chaos,when%20markets%20rebound">Benzinga Edge Stock Rankings</a>.
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The White House is set to hold a meeting on Wednesday with key officials to discuss the future of TikTok, as the app faces an April 5 deadline to secure a non-Chinese buyer or <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/06/39150865/tiktok-parent-bytedance-appoints-former-warner-bros-lawyer-as-general-counsel-amid-ongoing-legal-bat">face a potential U.S. ban</a>.
What Happened: President Donald Trump is scheduled to consider a final proposal related to TikTok during a meeting at the Oval Office.
Vice President JD Vance, commerce secretary Howard Lutnick, national security adviser Mike Waltz, and director of national intelligence Tulsi Gabbard are expected to participate, reported Reuters, citing a White House official.
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Trump's administration has made it clear that the deadline for the sale is final.
Why It Matters: Private equity firm Blackstone Inc. (NSYE: BX), along with other American investors such as Susquehanna International Group and General Atlantic, is reportedly <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/general/social-media/25/03/44563161/trump-says-tiktok-has-a-lot-of-potential-buyers-deal-to-come-before-saturday-deadline">discussing a bid</a>.
U.S. venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz, led by co-founder Marc Andreessen, is also in talks to invest in TikTok's U.S. business.
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Other possible buyers include a consortium led by Oracle Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ORCL#NYSE">ORCL</a>), TikTok's U.S. data partner, as well as Project Liberty, a group spearheaded by Frank McCourt that features Kevin O&#8217;Leary and Reddit Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RDDT#NYSE">RDDT</a>) co-founder Alexis Ohanian.
In February, TikTok returned to the Apple and Google app stores after <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/markets/25/02/43724471/tiktok-returns-to-apple-and-google-app-stores-after-a-month-long-hiatus">a month-long hiatus</a>. The app was temporarily removed in January due to a new national security law.
Trump has previously said that he might offer <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/25/03/44506732/donald-trump-says-he-may-cut-tariffs-on-china-to-seal-tiktok-deal-bytedance-has-until-april-5-to-sell-or-face-us-ban">tariff relief to China</a> to facilitate the sale as the deadline approaches for ByteDance to divest TikTok&#8217;s U.S. operations.
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This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders 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>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$115.00</td>
<td>$101.0K</td>
<td>71.3K</td>
<td>15.9K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MSTR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>04/04/25</td>
<td>$320.00</td>
<td>$25.2K</td>
<td>20.9K</td>
<td>9.4K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>APP</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$340.00</td>
<td>$1.6 million</td>
<td>3.3K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMAT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$150.00</td>
<td>$171.9K</td>
<td>1.4K</td>
<td>543</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>INTC</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$10.00</td>
<td>$36.3K</td>
<td>65</td>
<td>440</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>RIOT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$7.00</td>
<td>$33.6K</td>
<td>881</td>
<td>381</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MU</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
<td>$33.9K</td>
<td>5.2K</td>
<td>362</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>OKTA</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>04/04/25</td>
<td>$104.00</td>
<td>$53.5K</td>
<td>514</td>
<td>353</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ORCL</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>04/11/25</td>
<td>$152.50</td>
<td>$121.5K</td>
<td>233</td>
<td>225</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MDB</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/19/25</td>
<td>$290.00</td>
<td>$200.0K</td>
<td>1.8K</td>
<td>200</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These bullet-by-bullet explanations have been constructed using the accompanying table. 
• For NVDA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 16 day(s) on April 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 500 contract(s) at a $115.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $101.0K, with a price of $202.0 per contract. There were 71366 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 15976 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 trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 3 day(s) on April 4, 2025. This event was a transfer of 55 contract(s) at a $320.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $25.2K, with a price of $460.0 per contract. There were 20915 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 9423 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For APP (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/APP#NASDAQ">APP</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 45 day(s) on May 16, 2025. This event was a transfer of 1000 contract(s) at a $340.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $1.6 million, with a price of $1660.0 per contract. There were 3325 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1022 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding AMAT (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMAT#NASDAQ">AMAT</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 16 day(s) on April 17, 2025. Parties traded 521 contract(s) at a $150.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 8 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $171.9K, with a price of $330.0 per contract. There were 1437 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 543 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding INTC (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTC#NASDAQ">INTC</a>), we observe a call option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 45 day(s) on May 16, 2025. Parties traded 30 contract(s) at a $10.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $36.3K, with a price of $1212.0 per contract. There were 65 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 440 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding RIOT (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RIOT#NASDAQ">RIOT</a>), we observe a call option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 171 day(s) on September 19, 2025. Parties traded 175 contract(s) at a $7.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $33.6K, with a price of $192.0 per contract. There were 881 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 381 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For MU (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MU#NASDAQ">MU</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 171 day(s) on September 19, 2025. This event was a transfer of 45 contract(s) at a $100.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $33.9K, with a price of $755.0 per contract. There were 5261 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 362 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding OKTA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OKTA#NASDAQ">OKTA</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 3 day(s) on April 4, 2025. Parties traded 336 contract(s) at a $104.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 40 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $53.5K, with a price of $155.0 per contract. There were 514 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 353 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding ORCL (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ORCL#NYSE">ORCL</a>), we observe a put option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 10 day(s) on April 11, 2025. Parties traded 100 contract(s) at a $152.50 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $121.5K, with a price of $1215.0 per contract. There were 233 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 225 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For MDB (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MDB#NASDAQ">MDB</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 262 day(s) on December 19, 2025. This event was a transfer of 200 contract(s) at a $290.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 8 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $200.0K, with a price of $1000.0 per contract. There were 1812 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 200 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.

AMAT

INTC

OKTA

RIOT

Deep-pocketed investors have adopted a bullish approach towards Oracle (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ORCL#NYSE">ORCL</a>), and it's something market players shouldn't ignore. Our tracking of public options records at Benzinga unveiled this significant move today. The identity of these investors remains unknown, but such a substantial move in ORCL usually suggests something big is about to happen.
We gleaned this information from our observations today when Benzinga's options scanner highlighted 34 extraordinary options activities for Oracle. This level of activity is out of the ordinary.
The general mood among these heavyweight investors is divided, with 50% leaning bullish and 32% bearish. Among these notable options, 20 are puts, totaling $2,528,069, and 14 are calls, amounting to $785,549.
<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 $90.0 to $250.0 for Oracle over the recent three months. 
<h3>Analyzing Volume &amp; Open Interest</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 $90.0 to $250.0, over the past month.
<h3>Oracle Call and Put Volume: 30-Day Overview</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1743528681_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 align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>ORCL</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$19.4</td>
<td>$18.7</td>
<td>$19.35</td>
<td>$130.00</td>
<td>$580.5K</td>
<td>802</td>
<td align="right">300</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ORCL</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$19.5</td>
<td>$19.3</td>
<td>$19.5</td>
<td>$145.00</td>
<td>$403.6K</td>
<td>1.6K</td>
<td align="right">213</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ORCL</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$16.95</td>
<td>$16.75</td>
<td>$16.95</td>
<td>$140.00</td>
<td>$284.7K</td>
<td>2.8K</td>
<td align="right">182</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ORCL</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/20/26</td>
<td>$19.0</td>
<td>$18.2</td>
<td>$18.2</td>
<td>$140.00</td>
<td>$163.8K</td>
<td>643</td>
<td align="right">326</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ORCL</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/20/26</td>
<td>$19.25</td>
<td>$18.45</td>
<td>$18.5</td>
<td>$140.00</td>
<td>$162.8K</td>
<td>643</td>
<td align="right">176</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Oracle</h3>
Oracle provides enterprise applications and infrastructure offerings around the world through a variety of flexible IT deployment models, including on-premises, cloud-based, and hybrid. Founded in 1977, Oracle pioneered the first commercial SQL-based relational database management system, which is commonly used for running online transaction processing and data warehousing workloads. Besides database systems, Oracle also sells enterprise resource planning, or ERP, customer relationship management, or CRM, and human capital management, or HCM, applications. Today, Oracle has more than 159,000 full-time employees in over 170 countries.
Having examined the options trading patterns of Oracle, our attention now turns directly to the company. This shift allows us to delve into its present market position and performance
<h3>Oracle's Current Market Status</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a volume of 4,803,907, the price of ORCL is up 1.21% at $141.5. </li>
<li>RSI indicators hint that the underlying stock may be approaching oversold.</li>
<li>Next earnings are expected to be released in 70 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Professional Analyst Ratings for Oracle</h3>
In the last month, 5 experts released ratings on this stock with an average target price of $190.0.
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&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Jefferies keeps a Buy rating on Oracle with a target price of $190. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Evercore ISI Group has decided to maintain their Outperform rating on Oracle, which currently sits at a price target of $185. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Citizens Capital Markets has revised its rating downward to Market Outperform, adjusting the price target to $205. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from BMO Capital keeps a Market Perform rating on Oracle with a target price of $175. 
&#x2A; An analyst from WestPark Capital downgraded its action to Buy with a price target of $195. 
Options are a riskier asset compared to just trading the stock, but they have higher profit potential. Serious options traders manage this risk by educating themselves daily, scaling in and out of trades, following more than one indicator, and following the markets closely.
If you want to stay updated on the latest options trades for Oracle, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a> gives you real-time options trades alerts.

Unpacking the Latest Options Trading Trends in Oracle

In the preceding three months, 20 analysts have released ratings for Oracle (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ORCL#NYSE">ORCL</a>), presenting a wide array of perspectives from bullish to bearish.
The following table provides a quick overview of their recent ratings, highlighting the changing sentiments over the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th align="right">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">4</td>
<td align="right">8</td>
<td align="right">8</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">6</td>
<td align="right">8</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
The 12-month price targets, analyzed by analysts, offer insights with an average target of $183.15, a high estimate of $220.00, and a low estimate of $135.00. Highlighting a 6.5% decrease, the current average has fallen from the previous average price target of $195.88. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1743508864_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Diving into Analyst Ratings: An In-Depth Exploration</h2>
An in-depth analysis of recent analyst actions unveils how financial experts perceive Oracle. The following summary outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Curtis Shauger</td>
<td>WestPark Capital</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$195.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Brent Thill</td>
<td>Jefferies</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$190.00</td>
<td>$220.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Brett Huff</td>
<td>Stephens &amp; Co.</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$167.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Tyler Radke</td>
<td>Citigroup</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$160.00</td>
<td>$194.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Keith Weiss</td>
<td>Morgan Stanley</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$170.00</td>
<td>$175.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Keith Bachman</td>
<td>BMO Capital</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Market Perform</td>
<td>$175.00</td>
<td>$205.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Gil Luria</td>
<td>DA Davidson</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$150.00</td>
<td>$150.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Brad Reback</td>
<td>Stifel</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$150.00</td>
<td>$175.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Mark Murphy</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$135.00</td>
<td>$140.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jackson Ader</td>
<td>Keybanc</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$200.00</td>
<td>$200.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Karl Keirstead</td>
<td>UBS</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$200.00</td>
<td>$210.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Thomas Blakey</td>
<td>Cantor Fitzgerald</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$175.00</td>
<td>$214.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Patrick Walravens</td>
<td>Citizens Capital Markets</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Market Outperform</td>
<td>$205.00</td>
<td>$205.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Raimo Lenschow</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$202.00</td>
<td>$212.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Kirk Materne</td>
<td>Evercore ISI Group</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$185.00</td>
<td>$200.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Brad Sills</td>
<td>B of A Securities</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$175.00</td>
<td>$195.00</td>
</tr>
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<td>Brent Bracelin</td>
<td>Piper Sandler</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$190.00</td>
<td>$210.00</td>
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<td>John Difucci</td>
<td>Guggenheim</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$220.00</td>
<td>$220.00</td>
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<td>Patrick Walravens</td>
<td>JMP Securities</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Market Outperform</td>
<td>$205.00</td>
<td>$205.00</td>
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<td>Thomas Blakey</td>
<td>Cantor Fitzgerald</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$214.00</td>
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<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
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<li>Action Taken: Responding to changing market dynamics and company performance, analysts update their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise', or 'Lower' their stance, it signifies their response to recent developments related to Oracle. This offers insight into analysts' perspectives on the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Offering a comprehensive view, analysts assess stocks qualitatively, spanning from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey expectations for the relative performance of Oracle compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts navigate through adjustments in price targets, providing estimates for Oracle's future value. Comparing current and prior targets offers insights into analysts' evolving expectations.</li>
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Considering these analyst evaluations in conjunction with other financial indicators can offer a comprehensive understanding of Oracle's market position. Stay informed and make well-informed decisions with our Ratings Table.
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<h2>About Oracle</h2>
Oracle provides enterprise applications and infrastructure offerings around the world through a variety of flexible IT deployment models, including on-premises, cloud-based, and hybrid. Founded in 1977, Oracle pioneered the first commercial SQL-based relational database management system, which is commonly used for running online transaction processing and data warehousing workloads. Besides database systems, Oracle also sells enterprise resource planning, or ERP, customer relationship management, or CRM, and human capital management, or HCM, applications. Today, Oracle has more than 159,000 full-time employees in over 170 countries.
<h3>Oracle's Economic Impact: An Analysis</h3>
Market Capitalization: Boasting an elevated market capitalization, the company surpasses industry averages. This signals substantial size and strong market recognition.
Positive Revenue Trend: Examining Oracle's financials over 3 months reveals a positive narrative. The company achieved a noteworthy revenue growth rate of 6.4% as of 28 February, 2025, showcasing a substantial increase in top-line earnings. As compared to competitors, the company encountered difficulties, with a growth rate lower than the average among peers in the Information Technology sector.
Net Margin: Oracle's net margin excels beyond industry benchmarks, reaching 20.78%. This signifies efficient cost management and strong financial health.
Return on Equity (ROE): The company's ROE is a standout performer, exceeding industry averages. With an impressive ROE of 19.27%, the company showcases effective utilization of equity capital.
Return on Assets (ROA): Oracle's ROA stands out, surpassing industry averages. With an impressive ROA of 1.9%, the company demonstrates effective utilization of assets and strong financial performance.
Debt Management: The company faces challenges in debt management with a debt-to-equity ratio higher than the industry average. With a ratio of 5.75, caution is advised due to increased financial risk.
<h2>What Are Analyst Ratings?</h2>
Benzinga tracks 150 analyst firms and reports on their stock expectations. Analysts typically arrive at their conclusions by predicting how much money a company will make in the future, usually the upcoming five years, and how risky or predictable that company's revenue streams are.
Analysts attend company conference calls and meetings, research company financial statements, and communicate with insiders to publish their ratings on stocks. Analysts typically rate each stock once per quarter or whenever the company has a major update.
Analysts may supplement their ratings with predictions for metrics like growth estimates, earnings, and revenue, offering investors a more comprehensive outlook. However, investors should be mindful that analysts, like any human, can have subjective perspectives influencing their forecasts.
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<li>WestPark Capital analyst Curtis Shauger initiated coverage on Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>) with a Hold rating. Microsoft shares closed at $375.39 on Monday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/MSFT/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>WestPark Capital analyst Curtis Shauger initiated coverage on Oracle Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ORCL#NYSE">ORCL</a>) with a Buy rating and announced a price target of $195. Oracle shares closed at $139.81 on Monday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/ORCL/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>HC Wainwright &amp; Co. analyst Scott Buck initiated coverage on Rezolve AI Limited (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RZLV#NASDAQ">RZLV</a>) with a Buy rating and announced a price target of $4. Rezolve AI shares closed at $1.21 on Monday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/RZLV/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>WestPark Capital analyst Curtis Shauger initiated coverage on Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) with a Buy rating and announced a price target of $280. Amazon shares closed at $190.26 on Monday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/AMZN/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>WestPark Capital analyst Curtis Shauger initiated coverage on Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>) with a Buy rating and announced a price target of $210. Alphabet shares closed at $156.23 on Monday.  <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/GOOG/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
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Advanced Micro Devices, Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>) announced on Monday that <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/03/g44560854/powered-by-5th-gen-amd-epyc-cpus-oracle-cloud-infrastructure-compute-e6-shapes-deliver-breakthroug" rel="noreferrer noopener">fifth-generation AMD EPYC processors</a> power the Oracle Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ORCL#NYSE">ORCL</a>) Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) Compute E6 Standard shapes.
The fifth&nbsp;generation AMD EPYC processors, the world&#8217;s best server CPUs for enterprise, AI, and cloud, enable OCI Compute E6 shapes to deliver up to a 2 times increase in cost to performance, compared to the previous E5 instance generation based on testing by OCI.
The new OCI Compute E6 shapes build on the success of the previous E5 generation to deliver leadership performance and cost efficiency for general-purpose and compute-intensive workloads.
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AMD senior vice president and general manager Dan McNamara noted the combination of OCI&#8217;s flexible infrastructure and the performance of fifth&nbsp;Gen AMD EPYC processors helps customers accelerate their most demanding workloads while optimizing their cloud infrastructure.
OCI Compute E6 Standard bare metal instances and virtual machines are available in regions, including the US East (Ashburn), US West (Phoenix), US Midwest (Chicago), Germany Central (Frankfurt), and UK South (London). A rollout is planned for additional regions in the coming months.
AMD stock plunged 45% in the last 12 months.
In March, Jefferies analyst&nbsp;Blayne Curtis <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/03/44511459/amd-stock-falls-nearly-3-in-thursday-pre-market-whats-going-on" rel="noreferrer noopener">downgraded the stock</a> to Hold from Buy and lowered its price target from $135 to $120. Curtis&nbsp;identified the increasing rivalry from&nbsp;Intel Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTC#NASDAQ">INTC</a>). A Jefferies benchmarking study showed AMD&#8217;s graphics processing units being significantly outpaced by those of&nbsp;Nvidia Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>)
in various open-source models.
AMD is under pressure as the US tightens export controls on Chinese firms. The Commerce Department blacklisted over 50 Chinese entities, limiting their access to advanced semiconductors from AMD, affecting its China revenue.
Price Action: AMD stock is down 1.37% at $101.81 at last check Monday.
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Leading artificial intelligence chip maker <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/03/44445158/nvidias-4-trillion-ambitions-could-drive-the-stock-to-new-frontiers-in-2025">Nvidia</a> (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) plans to invest hundreds of billions of dollars in the U.S. supply chain over the next four years. CEO <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/25/03/44450770/nvidia-ceo-jensen-huangs-joke-sparks-concerns-over-rapid-depreciation-of-ai-chips">Jensen Huang</a> told the<a href="https://www.ft.com/content/3fd3a717-2fbf-42ef-bb08-5baecdeb1985"> Financial Times</a> that the increased U.S. production was being made possible thanks to suppliers such as the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/03/44453733/apples-iphone-18-to-get-massive-boost-with-2nm-a20-chiptsmcs-yields-surge-past-70-says-top-analyst">Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company </a>(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSM#NASDAQ">TSM</a>) and Foxconn (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FXCOF#NASDAQ">FXCOF</a>).
&#8220;Overall, we will procure, over the course of the next four years, probably half a trillion dollars worth of electronics in total,&#8221; Huang told the FT. &#8220;And I think we can easily see ourselves manufacturing several hundred billion of it here in the U.S.&#8221;
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Huang, speaking on March 18 during his company&#8217;s <a href="https://www.nvidia.com/gtc/keynote/">GTC convention</a>, believed the Trump administration&#8217;s &#8220;America First&#8221; policy would enable his company to ramp up chip production in the U.S.&nbsp;
&#8220;Having the support of an administration who cares about the success of this industry and not allowing energy to be an obstacle is a phenomenal result for AI in the U.S.,&#8221; he told the FT.
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Huang&#8217;s sentiments follow pledges by other tech companies to onshore manufacturing in the U.S. rather than overseas. Apple has committed to spending<a href="https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2025/02/apple-will-spend-more-than-500-billion-usd-in-the-us-over-the-next-four-years/"> $500 billion</a> in the U.S. over the next four years, expanding teams and facilities in Michigan, Texas, California, Arizona, Nevada, Iowa, Oregon, North Carolina, and Washington.&nbsp;
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TSMC has already committed a $100 billion investment in a chip fabrication plant in Arizona, which<a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/articles/2025/03/another-historic-investment-secured-under-president-trump/#:~:text=Secretary%20of%20Commerce%20Howard%20Lutnick,with%20a%20$100%20billion%20investment.%E2%80%9D"> President Donald Trump</a> has said would create thousands of jobs bringing Taiwan Semiconductor&#8217;s investment to "about $165 billion."
&#8220;TSMC investing in the U.S. provides for a substantial step up in our supply chain resilience,&#8221; Huang told the FT.&nbsp;
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Pledging To Build In The U.S.: A Hedge Against Tariffs</h2>
TSMC&#8217;s Taiwan-based production facilities have been an increasingly pivotal part of Nvidia and Apple&#8217;s manufacturing process, which Trump was once keen to change, previously threatening to<a href="https://foreignpolicy.com/2025/02/24/taiwan-tsmc-trump-semiconductors-chips-technology-intel/"> impose tariffs on Taiwan</a>. By pledging to build new facilities in the U.S., Trump said that Taiwan<a href="https://www.theguardian.com/business/2025/mar/04/taiwan-trump-semiconductor-deal-tsmc"> avoided a 25% tariff</a>.&nbsp;
&#8220;TSMC already has plants in the US and Japan, and it&#8217;s now building a new plant in Germany,&#8221;&nbsp; Taiwanese presidential office spokesperson Karen Kuo told the<a href="https://www.theguardian.com/business/2025/mar/04/taiwan-trump-semiconductor-deal-tsmc"> Guardian</a>. &#8220;These have nothing to do with tariffs. TSMC&#8217;s global expansion is a crucial development.&#8221;
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Trump has been basking in a wave of tech commitments to manufacture products in the U.S.
&#8220;GE Aerospace (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GE#NYSE">GE</a>) announced on Tuesday a nearly $1 billion investment in U.S. manufacturing, the latest company to do so under the Trump administration… It marks the latest company to put money back into the U.S. economy,&#8221; Trump said.&nbsp;
Other tech companies or those that finance them have also announced big U.S.-based investments. Meta (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>) has announced a<a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/24/technology/meta-data-center.html"> $65 billion investment</a>, most of which will be used to construct new data centers to fuel its AI operations. This follows investments from Google, Microsoft (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>), and Amazon (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) in data centers as the AI arms race heats up.&nbsp;
Trump has announced a joint venture between OpenAI, SoftBank, and Oracle (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ORCL#NYSE">ORCL</a>) called<a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/21/technology/trump-openai-stargate-artificial-intelligence.html"> Stargate</a>, which aims to invest at least<a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/21/technology/trump-openai-stargate-artificial-intelligence.html"> $100 billion in U.S. data centers</a>. Many of these data centers will house the incredibly powerful GPU computers powering the AI revolution. Nvidia currently has between <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2024/06/02/nvidia-dominates-the-ai-chip-market-but-theres-rising-competition-.html">70% and 95%</a> of the AI chip market used in GPUs.
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President Donald Trump told reporters on Sunday that an agreement to sell TikTok&#8217;s U.S. operations to a non-Chinese buyer is expected to be finalized before the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/03/44506732/donald-trump-says-he-may-cut-tariffs-on-china-to-seal-tiktok-deal-bytedance-has-until-april-5-to-sell-or-face-us-ban">April 5 deadline. </a>
The Details: President Trump set the Saturday deadline for a sale in January under a 2024 law requiring ByteDance, TikTok&#8217;s Chinese parent company, to divest the app or face a ban over national security concerns.&nbsp;
Speaking to reporters on Air Force One late Sunday, Trump expressed his desire to "see TikTok remain alive."&nbsp;
&#8220;We have a lot of potential buyers,&#8221; Trump said, adding, &#8220;There&#8217;s tremendous interest in TikTok.&#8221;
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Potential Buyers: Private equity firm Blackstone, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BX#NYSE">BX</a>) is reportedly considering a small minority investment in TikTok, according to Reuters. The firm would join a group of existing investors led by Susquehanna International Group and General Atlantic with plans to spin off TikTok&#8217;s U.S. operations into a separate entity. 
Other potential buyers include<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/03/44350823/oracle-reportedly-in-talks-with-white-house-over-project-texas-20-to-manage-tiktok-amid-security-concerns"> a group</a> led by Oracle Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ORCL#NYSE">ORCL</a>), TikTok's U.S. data partner, and Project Liberty, a group led by Frank McCourt that includes Kevin O'Leary from &#8220;Shark Tank&#8221; and Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian. 
What Else: Last week, Trump said he was open to reducing tariffs on China as part of the negotiation to transfer TikTok&#8217;s ownership to a U.S. buyer before the deadline. 
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Shares of Palantir Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NASDAQ">PLTR</a>) tumbled over 7% in premarket trade on Monday after the Pentagon canceled a $280 million over-budget HR project involving Oracle Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ORCL#NYSE">ORCL</a>) and Leidos Holdings Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LDOS#NYSE">LDOS</a>) on Friday.
What Happened: The U.S. Department of Defense&#8217;s cancellation of Oracle&#8217;s HR software, driven by delays and cost overruns, has triggered investor anxiety about broader government tech spending cutbacks.
This concern negatively impacted Palantir&#8217;s stock, as the company relies heavily on government contracts, including those with the DoD, which recently announced an additional $580 million in budget reductions.
Apart from this, Goldman Sachs analyst Gabriela Borges maintained a neutral rating on Palantir with a price target of $80, highlighting its strong Ontology and AI platform. However, she noted concerns about potential future competition from companies developing in-house AI and Palantir&#8217;s high valuation.
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Why It Matters: Palantir provides data analytics tools to government customers for intelligence gathering, counterterrorism, and military purposes. The stock was down 7.04% to $79.81&nbsp;apiece in premarket trading. 
Palantir&#8217;s stock plummeted in early February due to proposed defense budget cuts by 8% annually for five years and CEO Alex Karp&#8216;s planned sale of up to 9.98 million shares.
PLTR's market capitalization stood at $170.18 billion as of Dec. 31, 2024, and it currently stands at $201.26 billion. This represents a growth of $31.08 billion or 18.26% on a year-to-date basis.
The stock recently <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/03/44451697/palantir-ceo-alex-karps-technological-republic-vision-faces-harvard-economists-critique-contemptuous-of-markets">joined the S&amp;P 100</a> on March 24, during the S&amp;P during its quarterly rebalancing. 
Price Action: Its stock price has risen by 14.18% in 2025, whereas it has gained 275.55% over the year. However, it is still 31.54% down from its 52-week high of $125.41 apiece.
Benzinga's Edge Rankings show a strong price momentum in the medium and long term, but it is weak in the short term. Its momentum ranking was sturdy at the 98.96th percentile. Whereas, the growth ranking, which combines historical expansion in earnings and revenue across multiple periods, was also solid at the 87.14th percentile. Check out its valuation scores and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/report/PLTR">other fundamentals here</a>.
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Its consensus price target was $69.57, with a ‘sell' rating, based on the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/PLTR/analyst-ratings">25 analysts tracked by Benzinga</a>. The price targets ranged from a low of $7.5 to a high of $125. The latest ratings from Loop Capital and Wedbush averaged $128.67, implying a 60.97% upside.
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A recent data breach at&nbsp;Oracle Health&nbsp;has compromised sensitive patient information from multiple U.S. hospitals. The breach, involving legacy servers not yet migrated to Oracle Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ORCL#NYSE">ORCL</a>) Cloud, was discovered in February.
What Happened:&nbsp;Oracle Health, formerly known as Cerner, provides&nbsp;Electronic Health Records (EHR) and&nbsp;business systems for healthcare organizations.
The breach occurred when a threat actor accessed servers using compromised credentials&nbsp;after Jan. 22, 2025, and&nbsp;transferred data to a remote location. This data potentially included patient records, according <a href="https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/oracle-health-breach-compromises-patient-data-at-us-hospitals/">to</a> a BleepingComputer report.
Although Oracle Health has not publicly acknowledged the breach, they have informed affected customers through private communications.
The company has stated it will assist in identifying impacted individuals and provide notification templates, but it is up to the hospitals to determine if HIPAA laws require patient notifications.
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The report adds that Oracle Health&#8217;s communication regarding the breach has been criticized for lacking transparency.
Notifications were not on official letterhead, and customers were directed to communicate with the Chief Information Security Office by phone only.
Oracle Health has agreed to&nbsp;cover credit monitoring costs but will not send notifications on behalf of hospitals.
Oracle did not immediately respond to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga's</a> request for comment.
Why It Matters: This breach at Oracle Health is part of a broader trend of increasing cyberattacks targeting sensitive data.
In April,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/legal/24/08/40228120/personal-data-of-almost-3-billion-people-revealed-in-hack-lawsuit-filed">a massive data breach</a>&nbsp;exposed personal information of nearly 3 billion individuals, leading to a class action lawsuit.
Similarly, in February 2024,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/25/02/43759346/massive-data-breach-exposes-americans-financial-details-names-card-numbers-pins-and-more-at-risk">NorthBay Healthcare Corporation</a>&nbsp;experienced a breach that exposed the personal, medical, and financial records of over 569,000 Americans.
The breach at Oracle Health underscores the critical need for robust cybersecurity measures, especially as healthcare organizations increasingly rely on digital systems for storing sensitive patient information.
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SoftBank Group Corp (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SFTBF#OTC">SFTBF</a>) (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SFTBY#OTC">SFTBY</a>) is <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/softbank" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">eying an investment</a> of more than $1 trillion to create industrial parks for artificial intelligence across the U.S., Bloomberg <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-03-28/softbank-may-pledge-1-trillion-for-ai-effort-in-us-nikkei-says?sref=TBDibEcD" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">cites</a> a Nikkei report on Friday.
Founder and CEO Masayoshi Son will likely visit the U.S. to discuss his ideas for such industrial parks.
The factories would likely use AI-equipped robots operating autonomously due to the labor crisis.
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Son tapped OpenAI and Oracle Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ORCL#NYSE">ORCL</a>) in January for a $100 billion joint venture to fund AI infrastructure in the U.S/, with plans to boost that to at least $500 billion for data centers and physical campuses.
OpenAI and Oracle <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/media/25/03/44327422/softbank-to-build-676-million-ai-data-center-in-japan-linked-to-openai-partnership" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">plan to begin</a> filling a new data center in Texas with AI chips from NVIDIA Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) to get the first facility for their $100 billion Stargate infrastructure venture up and running.
Reportedly, SoftBank may become <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/media/25/03/44513286/softbank-may-want-to-outdo-microsoft-with-40-billion-investment-in-openais-latest-funding-round" rel="noreferrer noopener">OpenAI's top backer</a>, investing up to $25 billion, surpassing Microsoft's $14 billion stake. The deal could value OpenAI&nbsp;at $300 billion compared to its&nbsp;previous valuation of $157 billion in the October funding round.
SoftBank will commit an initial $7.5 billion to the company and $2.5 billion from an investor syndicate. The second tranche of $30 billion will include $22.5 billion from SoftBank and $7.5 billion from a syndicate.
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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 risen 4.58% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 22.67 million shares sold short, which is 1.37% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 1.61 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?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">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/2025/1743187519_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Oracle has grown since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to fall in the near-term but traders should be aware that more 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://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Oracle's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 5.70%, 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?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">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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Date	Put/Call	Strike Price	Exp Date	DTE	Trade Vol	Day Vol	Vol / OI	OI	Trade Type	Sentiment
03:50 PMApr 01, 2025	CALL	$180.00	Jan 15, 2027	651	337	331	35	967	TRADE	BULLISH
03:45 PMApr 01, 2025	CALL	$180.00	Jan 15, 2027	651	335	333	35	967	SWEEP	BULLISH
03:13 PMApr 01, 2025	PUT	$140.00	Jan 15, 2027	651	238	238	44	543	TRADE	NEUTRAL
11:04 AMApr 01, 2025	PUT	$130.00	Jan 15, 2027	651	300	300	37	802	TRADE	BEARISH
12:53 PMMar 27, 2025	CALL	$170.00	Jan 15, 2027	651	705	700	36	1953	TRADE	BULLISH
10:25 AMMar 27, 2025	CALL	$155.00	Jun 20, 2025	77	1524	1500	55	2790	TRADE	NEUTRAL
09:44 AMMar 25, 2025	PUT	$140.00	May 16, 2025	42	10017	10000	300	3341	SWEEP	BULLISH