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<p>Deep-pocketed investors have adopted a bearish approach towards Signet Jewelers (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SIG#NYSE">SIG</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 SIG usually suggests something big is about to happen.</p>
<p>We gleaned this information from our observations today when Benzinga's options scanner highlighted 17 extraordinary options activities for Signet Jewelers. This level of activity is out of the ordinary.</p>
<p>The general mood among these heavyweight investors is divided, with 35% leaning bullish and 47% bearish. Among these notable options, 2 are puts, totaling $391,060, and 15 are calls, amounting to $912,791.</p>
<h3>What's The Price Target?</h3>
<p>Taking into account the Volume and Open Interest on these contracts, it appears that whales have been targeting a price range from $45.0 to $60.0 for Signet Jewelers over the last 3 months. </p>
<h3>Analyzing Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
<p>Looking at the volume and open interest is an insightful way to conduct due diligence on a stock.</p>
<p>This data can help you track the liquidity and interest for Signet Jewelers's options for a given strike price.</p>
<p>Below, we can observe the evolution of the volume and open interest of calls and puts, respectively, for all of Signet Jewelers's whale activity within a strike price range from $45.0 to $60.0 in the last 30 days. </p>
<h3>Signet Jewelers 30-Day Option Volume &amp; Interest Snapshot</h3>
<p><img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1742413571_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" /></p>
<h3>Biggest Options Spotted:</h3>
<p>
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th><strong>Symbol</strong></th>
<th><strong>PUT/CALL</strong></th>
<th><strong>Trade Type</strong></th>
<th><strong>Sentiment</strong></th>
<th><strong>Exp. Date</strong></th>
<th><strong>Ask</strong></th>
<th><strong>Bid</strong></th>
<th><strong>Price</strong></th>
<th><strong>Strike Price</strong></th>
<th><strong>Total Trade Price</strong></th>
<th><strong>Open Interest</strong></th>
<th><strong>Volume</strong></th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>SIG</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$10.5</td>
<td>$9.7</td>
<td>$9.9</td>
<td>$55.00</td>
<td>$198.0K</td>
<td>266</td>
<td>400</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SIG</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$10.0</td>
<td>$9.6</td>
<td>$9.8</td>
<td>$55.00</td>
<td>$193.0K</td>
<td>266</td>
<td>200</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SIG</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$3.4</td>
<td>$3.2</td>
<td>$3.4</td>
<td>$60.00</td>
<td>$166.4K</td>
<td>3.7K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SIG</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$7.0</td>
<td>$6.9</td>
<td>$6.9</td>
<td>$55.00</td>
<td>$147.6K</td>
<td>1.8K</td>
<td>236</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SIG</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$22.0</td>
<td>$19.5</td>
<td>$19.5</td>
<td>$55.00</td>
<td>$99.4K</td>
<td>62</td>
<td>51</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</p>
<h3>About Signet Jewelers</h3>
<p>Signet Jewelers Ltd is a retailer of diamond jewelry. Its merchandise mix includes bridal, fashion, watches and others. The bridal category includes engagement, wedding and anniversary purchases. Its segments are the North America segment, the International segment, and the Other segment. The North America segment contributes to the majority of the revenue. The North America segment generates revenue from Mall and Off-mall &amp; Outlet.</p>
<h3>Where Is Signet Jewelers Standing Right Now?</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a volume of 3,881,217, the price of SIG is up 17.28% at $56.65. </li>
<li>RSI indicators hint that the underlying stock may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Next earnings are expected to be released in 0 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What Analysts Are Saying About Signet Jewelers</h3>
<p>2 market experts have recently issued ratings for this stock, with a consensus target price of $55.0.</p>
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&#x2A; An analyst from Telsey Advisory Group has decided to maintain their Market Perform rating on Signet Jewelers, which currently sits at a price target of $55.<br />
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Telsey Advisory Group keeps a Market Perform rating on Signet Jewelers with a target price of $55. </p>
<p>Trading options involves greater risks but also offers the potential for higher profits. Savvy traders mitigate these risks through ongoing education, strategic trade adjustments, utilizing various indicators, and staying attuned to market dynamics. Keep up with the latest options trades for Signet Jewelers with <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a> for real-time alerts.</p>


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Looking At Signet Jewelers's Recent Unusual Options Activity

<p>Financial giants have made a conspicuous bullish move on Verizon Communications. Our analysis of options history for Verizon Communications (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VZ#NYSE">VZ</a>) revealed 12 unusual trades.</p>
<p>Delving into the details, we found 41% of traders were bullish, while 41% showed bearish tendencies. Out of all the trades we spotted, 3 were puts, with a value of $144,120, and 9 were calls, valued at $653,399.</p>
<h3>What's The Price Target?</h3>
<p>After evaluating the trading volumes and Open Interest, it's evident that the major market movers are focusing on a price band between $42.0 and $46.0 for Verizon Communications, spanning the last three months.</p>
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Development</h3>
<p>Assessing the volume and open interest is a strategic step in options trading. These metrics shed light on the liquidity and investor interest in Verizon Communications's options at specified strike prices. The forthcoming data visualizes the fluctuation in volume and open interest for both calls and puts, linked to Verizon Communications's substantial trades, within a strike price spectrum from $42.0 to $46.0 over the preceding 30 days.</p>
<h3>Verizon Communications 30-Day Option Volume &amp; Interest Snapshot</h3>
<p><img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1742413566_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" /></p>
<h3>Noteworthy Options Activity:</h3>
<p>
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th><strong>Symbol</strong></th>
<th><strong>PUT/CALL</strong></th>
<th><strong>Trade Type</strong></th>
<th><strong>Sentiment</strong></th>
<th><strong>Exp. Date</strong></th>
<th><strong>Ask</strong></th>
<th><strong>Bid</strong></th>
<th><strong>Price</strong></th>
<th><strong>Strike Price</strong></th>
<th><strong>Total Trade Price</strong></th>
<th><strong>Open Interest</strong></th>
<th><strong>Volume</strong></th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>VZ</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$0.57</td>
<td>$0.54</td>
<td>$0.57</td>
<td>$45.00</td>
<td>$216.5K</td>
<td>12.8K</td>
<td>3.8K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>VZ</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$2.32</td>
<td>$2.08</td>
<td>$2.19</td>
<td>$42.00</td>
<td>$164.9K</td>
<td>25.8K</td>
<td>781</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>VZ</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$1.37</td>
<td>$1.35</td>
<td>$1.35</td>
<td>$45.00</td>
<td>$69.8K</td>
<td>22.9K</td>
<td>799</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>VZ</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$4.4</td>
<td>$4.3</td>
<td>$4.4</td>
<td>$45.00</td>
<td>$55.8K</td>
<td>2.5K</td>
<td>130</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>VZ</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/20/26</td>
<td>$4.8</td>
<td>$4.55</td>
<td>$4.56</td>
<td>$45.00</td>
<td>$45.5K</td>
<td>1.7K</td>
<td>100</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</p>
<h3>About Verizon Communications</h3>
<p>Wireless services account for about 70% of Verizon Communications' total service revenue and nearly all of its operating income. The firm serves about 93 million postpaid and 20 million prepaid phone customers via its nationwide network, making it the largest US wireless carrier. Fixed-line telecom operations include local networks in the Northeast, which reach about 30 million homes and businesses and serve about 8 million broadband customers. Verizon also provides telecom services nationwide to enterprise customers, often using a mixture of its own and other carriers' networks. Verizon agreed to acquire Frontier Communications in September 2024.</p>
<p>In light of the recent options history for Verizon Communications, it's now appropriate to focus on the company itself. We aim to explore its current performance.</p>
<h3>Current Position of Verizon Communications</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a volume of 8,622,608, the price of VZ is up 0.52% at $44.46. </li>
<li>RSI indicators hint that the underlying stock may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Next earnings are expected to be released in 34 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Expert Opinions on Verizon Communications</h3>
<p>1 market experts have recently issued ratings for this stock, with a consensus target price of $48.0.</p>
<p><strong>Unusual Options Activity Detected: Smart Money on the Move</strong></p>
<p>Benzinga Edge's Unusual Options board spots potential market movers before they happen. See what positions big money is taking on your favorite stocks. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premium/ideas/benzinga-edge-checkout/?t=Be8be9arja3be22bz20&amp;adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=options-activity&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage"><strong>Click here for access</strong></a>.<br />
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Scotiabank keeps a Sector Perform rating on Verizon Communications with a target price of $48. </p>
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Unpacking the Latest Options Trading Trends in Verizon Communications

<p>Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bullish stance on <strong>Nebius Group</strong> (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NBIS#NASDAQ">NBIS</a>).</p>
<p>And retail traders should know.</p>
<p>We noticed this today when the trades showed up on publicly available options history that we track here at Benzinga.</p>
<p>Whether these are institutions or just wealthy individuals, we don't know. But when something this big happens with NBIS, it often means somebody knows something is about to happen.</p>
<p>So how do we know what these investors just did? </p>
<p>Today, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga</a>'s options scanner spotted 14 uncommon options trades for Nebius Group.</p>
<p>This isn't normal.</p>
<p>The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 50% bullish and 35%, bearish.</p>
<p>Out of all of the special options we uncovered, 5 are puts, for a total amount of $178,988, and 9 are calls, for a total amount of $512,240.</p>
<h3>What's The Price Target?</h3>
<p>Analyzing the Volume and Open Interest in these contracts, it seems that the big players have been eyeing a price window from $24.5 to $75.0 for Nebius Group during the past quarter. </p>
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Trends</h3>
<p>In today's trading context, the average open interest for options of Nebius Group stands at 2334.54, with a total volume reaching 8,974.00. The accompanying chart delineates the progression of both call and put option volume and open interest for high-value trades in Nebius Group, situated within the strike price corridor from $24.5 to $75.0, throughout the last 30 days.</p>
<h3>Nebius Group Option Activity Analysis: Last 30 Days</h3>
<p><img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1742413561_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" /></p>
<h3>Noteworthy Options Activity:</h3>
<p>
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th><strong>Symbol</strong></th>
<th><strong>PUT/CALL</strong></th>
<th><strong>Trade Type</strong></th>
<th><strong>Sentiment</strong></th>
<th><strong>Exp. Date</strong></th>
<th><strong>Ask</strong></th>
<th><strong>Bid</strong></th>
<th><strong>Price</strong></th>
<th><strong>Strike Price</strong></th>
<th><strong>Total Trade Price</strong></th>
<th><strong>Open Interest</strong></th>
<th><strong>Volume</strong></th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>NBIS</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$9.4</td>
<td>$9.2</td>
<td>$9.4</td>
<td>$27.00</td>
<td>$94.1K</td>
<td>401</td>
<td>102</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NBIS</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>08/15/25</td>
<td>$3.1</td>
<td>$3.0</td>
<td>$3.0</td>
<td>$40.00</td>
<td>$90.0K</td>
<td>1.2K</td>
<td>346</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NBIS</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$0.65</td>
<td>$0.55</td>
<td>$0.55</td>
<td>$45.00</td>
<td>$66.6K</td>
<td>13.4K</td>
<td>1.2K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NBIS</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$1.3</td>
<td>$1.2</td>
<td>$1.2</td>
<td>$32.00</td>
<td>$60.0K</td>
<td>768</td>
<td>525</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NBIS</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$6.0</td>
<td>$5.5</td>
<td>$5.8</td>
<td>$75.00</td>
<td>$58.0K</td>
<td>5.1K</td>
<td>221</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</p>
<h3>About Nebius Group</h3>
<p>Nebius Group NV is a tech company. It is a European provider of infrastructure and services to AI builders globally. The group builds full-stack infrastructure to service the growth of the AI industry, including the scale of GPU clusters, cloud platforms, tools, and services for developers. It has R&amp;D hubs across Europe, North America and Israel.</p>
<h3>Present Market Standing of Nebius Group</h3>
<ul>
<li>Currently trading with a volume of 7,977,194, the NBIS's price is up by 1.99%, now at $26.18. </li>
<li>RSI readings suggest the stock is currently may be approaching oversold.</li>
<li>Anticipated earnings release is in 132 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What Analysts Are Saying About Nebius Group</h3>
<p>3 market experts have recently issued ratings for this stock, with a consensus target price of $56.67.</p>
<p><strong>Turn $1000 into $1270 in just 20 days?</strong></p>
<p>20-year pro options trader reveals his one-line chart technique that shows when to buy and sell. Copy his trades, which have had averaged a 27% profit every 20 days. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premium/ideas/options-moneyline-2/?t=Moop1arja3be22op14&amp;adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=options-activity&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage"><strong>Click here for access</strong></a>.<br />
&#x2A; An analyst from BWS Financial persists with their Buy rating on Nebius Group, maintaining a target price of $60.<br />
&#x2A; An analyst from BWS Financial has decided to maintain their Buy rating on Nebius Group, which currently sits at a price target of $60.<br />
&#x2A; An analyst from DA Davidson has revised its rating downward to Buy, adjusting the price target to $50. </p>
<p>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.</p>
<p>If you want to stay updated on the latest options trades for Nebius Group, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a> gives you real-time options trades alerts.</p>


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Nebius Group Unusual Options Activity

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Apollo shares are trading higher amid overall market strength following the Fed's rate decision.

<p>As a rule of thumb, whenever <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/regulations/25/03/44308014/gold-hits-record-highs-as-trade-war-fears-fuel-safe-haven-demand-mining-stocks-soar">gold prices skyrocket</a>, the underlying economic implications suggest that enterprises such as <strong>Steel Dynamics Inc</strong> (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/STLD#NASDAQ">STLD</a>) may struggle. </p>
<p>Soaring bullion demand indicates a shift away from cyclical and industrial plays toward safe-haven assets. Gold&#8217;s not generating earnings or paying dividends represents an indictment against risk-on behavior. Nevertheless, current unusual circumstances warrant a closer—and curiously optimistic—look at STLD stock.</p>
<p>To be sure, President <strong>Donald Trump</strong>'s administration has ignited fears of a protracted and ugly trade war. While the tariffs that undergird the president's economic policies theoretically help domestic industries, it must be noted that <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/08/40219850/rising-us-china-trade-tension-triggers-companies-to-prepone-orders-intensifying-supply-chain-woes-pe">global supply chains</a> are exactly that — global. Retaliatory measures can hurt the U.S. economy and that's not something policymakers can easily ignore, given the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/24/03/37623381/americans-struggle-as-food-becomes-third-biggest-expense-for-household-budgets-see-how-your-budg">challenges American households face</a>.</p>
<p>Nevertheless, domestic steel producers cheered President Trump's 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum imports implemented last week. Despite a swift retaliatory move by the European Union, the domestic sector has conspicuously swung higher. In the trailing five sessions, the <strong>VanEck Steel ETF</strong> (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SLX#NYSE">SLX</a>) has gained nearly 5%.</p>
<p>That said, the dispute over the core industrial commodity is complex. Steel producers have argued that the Trump tariffs close loopholes, enabling a more favorable environment for domestic investments and production. However, due to higher costs, downstream demand could suffer.</p>
<p>Still, money talks — and the smart money is signaling optimistic winds ahead.</p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Unusual Options Activity Shines the Spotlight on STLD Stock</h2>
<p>Among the key indicators that retail investors should monitor is Benzinga's <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/calendars/unusual-options-activity">options scanner</a>, which highlights unusual activity in the derivatives market. Essentially, options represent the playground of sophisticated investors. Therefore, transaction context or volume that exceeds normal or expected parameters may represent leading signals.</p>
<p>Unlike technical indicators such as moving averages, smart money transactions suggest what could happen next — not what did happen. To be fair, professional and institutional traders can get their forecasts wrong. However, these players have access to the best resources and are putting serious money on the table. Therefore, unusual options activity represents <em>weighted</em> opinions.</p>
<p><figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/calendars/unusual-options-activity"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1017" height="285" src="https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/19145141/STLD-unusual-options-activity.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-832282" srcset="https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/19145141/STLD-unusual-options-activity.jpg 1017w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/19145141/STLD-unusual-options-activity-300x84.jpg 300w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/19145141/STLD-unusual-options-activity-768x215.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1017px) 100vw, 1017px" /></a></figure></p>
<p>During the Tuesday session, STLD stock represented a key highlight in Benzinga's <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/insights/options/25/03/44384499/looking-at-steel-dynamicss-recent-unusual-options-activity">unusual options screener</a>, with most of the major transactions carrying bullish sentiment. Arguably, most investors will focus on the acquisition of call options. Based on the strike price and the premium paid, it's reasonable to presume that STLD could poke its head above $139 by mid-May.</p>
<p>What's perhaps most intriguing, though, are the sold $140 puts, which expire on April 17. At the time of the transaction, the bid (or the premium received for the written/sold puts) was $14.60. Subtracting this figure from the strike price results in a breakeven price of $125.40. Stated differently, the put writer will take paper losses below this point (from an intrinsic value perspective).</p>
<p>Should STLD stock succumb to downside pressure, the put writer will naturally incur assignment risk. This setup strongly implies that the trader is comfortable owning Steel Dynamics stock at the perceived discounted price of $125.40 (the strike price minus the premium received). That's great intelligence for those who want to trade STLD straight up.</p>
<p><figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="576" src="https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/19144925/STLD-stock-probability-gambit-1024x576.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-832281" srcset="https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/19144925/STLD-stock-probability-gambit-1024x576.jpg 1024w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/19144925/STLD-stock-probability-gambit-300x169.jpg 300w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/19144925/STLD-stock-probability-gambit-768x432.jpg 768w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/19144925/STLD-stock-probability-gambit.jpg 1280w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption"><em>Image by author</em></figcaption></figure></p>
<p>Finally, investors should recognize that STLD stock benefits from an upward bias. Using data since January 2019, a long position held for any given eight-week period has a 59.31% chance of rising. Under dynamic conditions of modest momentum — with STLD currently up 1.5% in the past five sessions — the probabilities don't materially change.</p>
<p>In fact, the empirical data suggests that the odds of long-side transactions improve.</p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Following the Smart Money to Profits</h2>
<p>At this juncture, investors have two choices: heed the political warnings and avoid the steel industry altogether or follow the smart money flowing into STLD stock. Frankly, either approach has its set of justifications. Still, the adventurous type may want to consider the latter pathway.</p>
<p>Assuming that the bullish thesis pans out, a realistic upside target over the next four-and-a-half weeks is around $138. This forecast is based on median positive returns under baseline and dynamic conditions. Further, a market-realistic Monte Carlo simulation reveals a price projection of almost $136.</p>
<p>With the above market intelligence in mind, investors could buy the 130/135 bull call spread expiring April 17. This transaction involves buying the 130 call (at a time-of-writing ask of $400) and simultaneously selling the $135 call (at a bid of $210). The proceeds of the short call partially offset the debit paid for the long call, leading to a net cash outlay of $190, the most that can be lost in the trade.</p>
<p>To be clear, both calls are out the money (OTM); hence, the "cheap" net debit paid. Further, the trade prioritizes the statistical argument undergirding STLD stock and is even more aggressive than the smart money. However, the maximum payout of over 163% is extremely tempting.</p>
<p>For those who want to follow the institutional players more closely, the 125/130 bull spread expiring May 16 is available. However, the payout falls quite significantly to 85.2%. At the same time, it's arguably one of the most high-confidence trades one could make in the domestic steel market.</p>
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Equities

Long Ideas

Macro Economic Events

Politics

STLD

Options Corner: Smart Money Is Making Steel Dynamics Great Again

SHOP

Shopify shares are trading higher amid overall market strength following the Fed's rate decision.

<p>Looking into the current session, <strong>Alexandria Real Estate Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARE#NYSE">ARE</a>)</strong> shares are trading at $98.67, after a <strong>0.28%</strong> spike. Moreover, over the past month, the stock increased by <strong>2.64%</strong>, but in the past year, fell by <strong>23.92%</strong>. Shareholders might be interested in knowing whether the stock is undervalued, even if the company is performing up to par in the current session. </p>
<p>
</p><p><img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1742412619_0.png" alt="Past Year Chart" /></p>

<h3>Alexandria Real Estate P/E Ratio Analysis in Relation to Industry Peers</h3>
<p>The P/E ratio measures the current share price to the company's EPS. It is used by long-term investors to analyze the company's current performance against it's past earnings, historical data and aggregate market data for the industry or the indices, such as S&amp;P 500. A higher P/E indicates that investors expect the company to perform better in the future, and the stock is probably overvalued, but not necessarily. It also could indicate that investors are willing to pay a higher share price currently, because they expect the company to perform better in the upcoming quarters. This leads investors to also remain optimistic about rising dividends in the future. </p>
<p>Alexandria Real Estate has a lower P/E than the aggregate P/E of <strong>134.11</strong> of the Helath Care REITs industry. Ideally, one might believe that the stock might perform worse than its peers, but it's also probable that the stock is undervalued. </p>
<p>
</p><p><img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1742412619_1.png" alt="Guage" /></p>

<p>In summary, while the price-to-earnings ratio is a valuable tool for investors to evaluate a company's market performance, it should be used with caution. A low P/E ratio can be an indication of undervaluation, but it can also suggest weak growth prospects or financial instability. Moreover, the P/E ratio is just one of many metrics that investors should consider when making investment decisions, and it should be evaluated alongside other financial ratios, industry trends, and qualitative factors. By taking a comprehensive approach to analyzing a company's financial health, investors can make well-informed decisions that are more likely to lead to successful outcomes. </p>


News

Intraday Update

A Look Into Alexandria Real Estate Inc's Price Over Earnings

CODA

CORRECTION: Coda Octopus Group Q1 2025 GAAP EPS $0.08 Misses $0.10 Estimate, Sales $5.21M Miss $6.16M Estimate

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Economics

Federal Reserve

Fed Chair Powell Says We'd Look Carefully At Allowing MBS To Roll Off Even After Stop Shrinking Total Balance Sheet; TGA Flows Got Us Thinking About This; Slowing Balance Sheet Reduction Was Provoked By TGA, But It Fits In Nicely With Principles And Plans; Pretty Strong Support For Balance Sheet Decision

Fed Chair Powell Says If The Soft Data Affects The Hard Data We Will Know It Very Quickly, But We Don't See That Yet; I Don't See A Reason To Think We Are Looking At A Replay Of The 70s; Inflation Is Still Running In The 2s, With A Pickup From Tariffs; Fed Staff Has A Placeholder Forecast On Effect Of Tariffs; On Balance Sheet We Looked At Pausing, And At Slowing; People Came To Be Strongly In Favor Of Slowing Balance Sheet Shrinkage

<p>Billionaire <strong>Elon Musk </strong><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/23/04/31810229/elon-musk-bought-twitter-1-year-ago-a-look-back-at-whats-happened-since-and-what-could-be-next">paid $44 billion </a>to acquire social media platform <strong>Twitter</strong>, which he later rebranded to X.</p>
<p>The valuation of the platform <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42271676/fidelity-raises-valuation-of-elon-musks-x-but-its-still-worth-72-less-than-his-buyout-price">has declined sharply</a> since the 2022 purchase with <strong>Fidelity </strong>marking the value down by 72% as of December.</p>
<p>A new report shows a secondary deal for the company has pushed its valuation back to where Musk took the company private.</p>
<p><strong>What Happened</strong>: X is once again worth $44 billion, a valuation that comes with Musk sharing improving financials for the company and advertisers like <strong>Apple </strong>and <strong>Amazon.com</strong> returning to<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/social-media/25/01/43373012/elon-musk-bringing-advertisers-back-to-x-amazon-boosts-spending-apple-considers-return"> spending on the platform.</a></p>
<p>A secondary deal completed earlier this month valued the company at $44 billion, according to a new Financial Times <a href="https://www.ft.com/content/d4616dec-c4c7-417f-8549-134710bbc5b1">report</a>.</p>
<p>The report said the social media company could also be raising up to $2 billion in a primary round, looking to pay off some of the company's debt.</p>
<p>Bloomberg <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-03-19/elon-musk-s-x-raises-close-to-1-billion-in-fresh-equity-funding">reported </a>Wednesday that X raised around $1 billion in new equity from investors including Musk, valuing the company at close to what the billionaire originally paid.<strong> Darsana Capital Partners,</strong> who bought some of X's debt in recent months, participated in the equity round, according to the report.</p>
<p>While X's revenue has dropped since Musk took the company private, a recent report showed an improvement in recent months to revenue and showed that adjusted EBITDA was also improving.</p>
<p>As Benzinga recently reported, large banks that helped finance the Twitter buyout have been stuck holding their debt in the company longer than they typically do on large buyout deals like Musk's. A quick declining value led to bankers seeing lower valuation for their debt and reasons to hold on until things improved.</p>
<p>Lenders sold off their debt recently with values of 90 to 95 cents on the dollar and in some cases at original value, which comes on top of interest payments the banks have already received.</p>
<p><strong>Read Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/social-media/25/03/44386585/twitter-blue-bird-logo-from-hq-up-for-auction-heres-how-much-social-media-history-could-set-you-back">Twitter Blue Bird Logo From HQ Up For Auction: Here&#8217;s How Much Social Media History Could Set You Back</a></strong></p>
<p><strong>Why It's Important: </strong>One of the items helping X's valuation is likely the company's stake in artificial intelligence start-up <strong>xAI</strong>. Musk offered a 25% stake in xAI to investors who helped back the original Twitter purchase.</p>
<p>X is also nearing the launch of X Money, the company's push into digital wallets and peer-to-peer payments as part of Musk's plan to have the company part of an "everything app." <strong>Visa Inc</strong> (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/V#NYSE">V</a>) was named as the<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/social-media/25/01/43277294/visa-stock-moves-higher-as-company-becomes-first-partner-of-musks-xmoney-whats-going-on"> company's first partner </a>for X Money back in January.</p>
<p>In February, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/02/44022369/exclusive-if-x-went-public-today-would-it-be-worth-75-billion-or-less-than-20-billion-poll-says-this-amount">Benzinga asked readers </a>what value they thought was appropriate for X.</p>
<p>&#8220;What do you believe is a fair valuation for X (formerly Twitter)?&#8221; Benzinga asked.</p>
<p>The results were:</p>
<ul>
<li>Less than $20 Billion: 45%</li>
<li>$41-$75 Billion: 24%</li>
<li>Over $75 Billion: 16%</li>
<li>$21-$40 Billion: 15%</li>
</ul>
<p>Nearly half of the voters in the poll said X should be valued at less than $20 billion, which would represent a valuation of less than half of what Musk paid for the company back in 2022.</p>
<p>The next highest vote-getter was the $41 to $75 billion range at 24%. Over $75 billion ranked third at 16%. This means that 40% of voters think X should be valued at $41 billion or more.</p>
<p>While that&#8217;s good news, the majority (60%) see X valuation fairly valued at $40 billion or less today.</p>
<p>Musk&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/m-a/22/10/29334819/elon-musk-sees-long-term-potential-in-twitter-despite-obviously-overpaying-for-it" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">previously shared optimism&nbsp;</a>for X and its future valuation.</p>
<p>"I see a clear, but difficult, path to a &lt;$250B valuation," he said.</p>
<p>Benzinga readers don&#8217;t see X&#8217;s valuation getting there yet, but perhaps Musk will be proven right someday.</p>
<p>The new valuation for X could boost Musk&#8217;s wealth, which has taken a hit in 2025. Musk is ranked as the world's richest person by <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/billionaires/?sref=TBDibEcD">Bloomberg </a>with a wealth of $303 billion. Musk has lost $130 billion in wealth in 2025 with shares of Tesla Inc down 38% year-to-date in 2025.</p>
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</ul>
<p><em>Image: Shutterstock</em></p>


Social Media

Termination

Elon Musk Paid High Price For Twitter But After Years Of Declining Value, X Is Once Again Worth $44 Billion

<p>Deep-pocketed investors have adopted a bullish approach towards Five Below (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FIVE#NASDAQ">FIVE</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 FIVE usually suggests something big is about to happen.</p>
<p>We gleaned this information from our observations today when Benzinga's options scanner highlighted 34 extraordinary options activities for Five Below. This level of activity is out of the ordinary.</p>
<p>The general mood among these heavyweight investors is divided, with 67% leaning bullish and 23% bearish. Among these notable options, 6 are puts, totaling $349,980, and 28 are calls, amounting to $2,113,698.</p>
<h3>Expected Price Movements</h3>
<p>Taking into account the Volume and Open Interest on these contracts, it appears that whales have been targeting a price range from $55.0 to $100.0 for Five Below over the last 3 months. </p>
<h3>Insights into Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
<p>Looking at the volume and open interest is a powerful move while trading options. This data can help you track the liquidity and interest for Five Below'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 Five Below's whale trades within a strike price range from $55.0 to $100.0 in the last 30 days. </p>
<h3>Five Below Call and Put Volume: 30-Day Overview</h3>
<p><img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1742411779_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" /></p>
<h3>Noteworthy Options Activity:</h3>
<p>
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th><strong>Symbol</strong></th>
<th><strong>PUT/CALL</strong></th>
<th><strong>Trade Type</strong></th>
<th><strong>Sentiment</strong></th>
<th><strong>Exp. Date</strong></th>
<th><strong>Ask</strong></th>
<th><strong>Bid</strong></th>
<th><strong>Price</strong></th>
<th><strong>Strike Price</strong></th>
<th><strong>Total Trade Price</strong></th>
<th><strong>Open Interest</strong></th>
<th><strong>Volume</strong></th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>FIVE</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$6.3</td>
<td>$5.9</td>
<td>$6.2</td>
<td>$80.00</td>
<td>$868.0K</td>
<td>2.0K</td>
<td>1.5K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>FIVE</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$2.75</td>
<td>$2.6</td>
<td>$2.8</td>
<td>$80.00</td>
<td>$126.0K</td>
<td>491</td>
<td>790</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>FIVE</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$8.2</td>
<td>$8.1</td>
<td>$8.1</td>
<td>$80.00</td>
<td>$108.5K</td>
<td>503</td>
<td>426</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>FIVE</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$4.6</td>
<td>$3.7</td>
<td>$4.3</td>
<td>$75.00</td>
<td>$86.0K</td>
<td>407</td>
<td>633</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>FIVE</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$4.9</td>
<td>$4.6</td>
<td>$4.9</td>
<td>$75.00</td>
<td>$85.2K</td>
<td>407</td>
<td>178</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</p>
<h3>About Five Below</h3>
<p>Five Below Inc is a specialty value retailer offering merchandise targeted at the tween and teen demographic. The Company's edited assortment of products includes select brands and licensed merchandise.</p>
<h3>Current Position of Five Below</h3>
<ul>
<li>Currently trading with a volume of 1,922,653, the FIVE's price is up by 2.33%, now at $75.63. </li>
<li>RSI readings suggest the stock is currently may be approaching oversold.</li>
<li>Anticipated earnings release is in 0 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Expert Opinions on Five Below</h3>
<p>In the last month, 2 experts released ratings on this stock with an average target price of $80.0.</p>
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&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Telsey Advisory Group continues to hold a Market Perform rating for Five Below, targeting a price of $85.<br />
&#x2A; An analyst from Loop Capital persists with their Hold rating on Five Below, maintaining a target price of $75. </p>
<p>Trading options involves greater risks but also offers the potential for higher profits. Savvy traders mitigate these risks through ongoing education, strategic trade adjustments, utilizing various indicators, and staying attuned to market dynamics. Keep up with the latest options trades for Five Below with <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a> for real-time alerts.</p>


FIVE

Five Below Options Trading: A Deep Dive into Market Sentiment

<p>Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bullish stance on <strong>FedEx</strong> (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FDX#NYSE">FDX</a>).</p>
<p>And retail traders should know.</p>
<p>We noticed this today when the trades showed up on publicly available options history that we track here at Benzinga.</p>
<p>Whether these are institutions or just wealthy individuals, we don't know. But when something this big happens with FDX, it often means somebody knows something is about to happen.</p>
<p>So how do we know what these investors just did? </p>
<p>Today, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga</a>'s options scanner spotted 17 uncommon options trades for FedEx.</p>
<p>This isn't normal.</p>
<p>The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 41% bullish and 23%, bearish.</p>
<p>Out of all of the special options we uncovered, 7 are puts, for a total amount of $411,690, and 10 are calls, for a total amount of $540,669.</p>
<h3>Expected Price Movements</h3>
<p>Analyzing the Volume and Open Interest in these contracts, it seems that the big players have been eyeing a price window from $200.0 to $280.0 for FedEx during the past quarter. </p>
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Trends</h3>
<p>In today's trading context, the average open interest for options of FedEx stands at 553.53, with a total volume reaching 944.00. The accompanying chart delineates the progression of both call and put option volume and open interest for high-value trades in FedEx, situated within the strike price corridor from $200.0 to $280.0, throughout the last 30 days.</p>
<h3>FedEx Call and Put Volume: 30-Day Overview</h3>
<p><img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1742411774_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" /></p>
<h3>Noteworthy Options Activity:</h3>
<p>
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th><strong>Symbol</strong></th>
<th><strong>PUT/CALL</strong></th>
<th><strong>Trade Type</strong></th>
<th><strong>Sentiment</strong></th>
<th><strong>Exp. Date</strong></th>
<th><strong>Ask</strong></th>
<th><strong>Bid</strong></th>
<th><strong>Price</strong></th>
<th><strong>Strike Price</strong></th>
<th><strong>Total Trade Price</strong></th>
<th align="right"><strong>Open Interest</strong></th>
<th align="right"><strong>Volume</strong></th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>FDX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$48.45</td>
<td>$46.55</td>
<td>$47.5</td>
<td>$200.00</td>
<td>$166.2K</td>
<td align="right">303</td>
<td align="right">50</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>FDX</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$28.65</td>
<td>$27.85</td>
<td>$27.9</td>
<td>$250.00</td>
<td>$139.5K</td>
<td align="right">829</td>
<td align="right">50</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>FDX</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$28.65</td>
<td>$27.9</td>
<td>$27.55</td>
<td>$250.00</td>
<td>$137.7K</td>
<td align="right">829</td>
<td align="right">100</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>FDX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$47.5</td>
<td>$46.55</td>
<td>$47.5</td>
<td>$200.00</td>
<td>$71.2K</td>
<td align="right">303</td>
<td align="right">15</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>FDX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$52.4</td>
<td>$50.6</td>
<td>$51.37</td>
<td>$200.00</td>
<td>$51.3K</td>
<td align="right">110</td>
<td align="right">10</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</p>
<h3>About FedEx</h3>
<p>FedEx pioneered overnight delivery in 1973 and remains the world's largest express package provider. In its fiscal 2024, which ended in May, FedEx derived 47% of revenue from its express division, 37% from ground, and 10% from freight, its asset-based less-than-truckload shipping segment. The remainder came from other services, including FedEx Office, which provides document production/shipping, and FedEx Logistics, which provides global forwarding. FedEx acquired Dutch parcel delivery firm TNT Express in 2016, boosting its presence across Europe. TNT was previously the fourth-largest global parcel delivery provider.</p>
<p>Having examined the options trading patterns of FedEx, our attention now turns directly to the company. This shift allows us to delve into its present market position and performance</p>
<h3>Present Market Standing of FedEx</h3>
<ul>
<li>Trading volume stands at 732,936, with FDX's price down by -0.06%, positioned at $245.66.</li>
<li>RSI indicators show the stock to be may be approaching oversold.</li>
<li>Earnings announcement expected in 1 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Expert Opinions on FedEx</h3>
<p>4 market experts have recently issued ratings for this stock, with a consensus target price of $305.0.</p>
<p><strong>Unusual Options Activity Detected: Smart Money on the Move</strong></p>
<p>Benzinga Edge's Unusual Options board spots potential market movers before they happen. See what positions big money is taking on your favorite stocks. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premium/ideas/benzinga-edge-checkout/?t=Be8be9arja3be22bz20&amp;adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=options-activity&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage"><strong>Click here for access</strong></a>.<br />
&#x2A; An analyst from JP Morgan has decided to maintain their Overweight rating on FedEx, which currently sits at a price target of $323.<br />
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Wells Fargo keeps a Equal-Weight rating on FedEx with a target price of $275.<br />
&#x2A; An analyst from Citigroup persists with their Buy rating on FedEx, maintaining a target price of $317.<br />
&#x2A; Reflecting concerns, an analyst from Truist Securities lowers its rating to Buy with a new price target of $305.</p>
<p>Options trading presents higher risks and potential rewards. Astute traders manage these risks by continually educating themselves, adapting their strategies, monitoring multiple indicators, and keeping a close eye on market movements. Stay informed about the latest FedEx options trades with real-time alerts from <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>.</p>


Unpacking the Latest Options Trading Trends in FedEx

<p>Whales with a lot of money to spend have taken a noticeably bearish stance on <strong>Affirm Holdings</strong>.</p>
<p>Looking at options history for Affirm Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AFRM#NASDAQ">AFRM</a>) we detected 22 trades.</p>
<p>If we consider the specifics of each trade, it is accurate to state that 27% of the investors opened trades with bullish expectations and 68% with bearish.</p>
<p>From the overall spotted trades, 7 are puts, for a total amount of $490,300 and 15, calls, for a total amount of $842,709.</p>
<h3>Expected Price Movements</h3>
<p>Taking into account the Volume and Open Interest on these contracts, it appears that whales have been targeting a price range from $27.5 to $100.0 for Affirm Holdings over the last 3 months. </p>
<h3>Analyzing Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
<p>Looking at the volume and open interest is a powerful move while trading options. This data can help you track the liquidity and interest for Affirm Holdings'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 Affirm Holdings's whale trades within a strike price range from $27.5 to $100.0 in the last 30 days. </p>
<h3>Affirm Holdings Call and Put Volume: 30-Day Overview</h3>
<p><img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1742411768_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" /></p>
<h3>Noteworthy Options Activity:</h3>
<p>
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th><strong>Symbol</strong></th>
<th><strong>PUT/CALL</strong></th>
<th><strong>Trade Type</strong></th>
<th><strong>Sentiment</strong></th>
<th><strong>Exp. Date</strong></th>
<th><strong>Ask</strong></th>
<th><strong>Bid</strong></th>
<th><strong>Price</strong></th>
<th><strong>Strike Price</strong></th>
<th><strong>Total Trade Price</strong></th>
<th><strong>Open Interest</strong></th>
<th><strong>Volume</strong></th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>AFRM</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$3.05</td>
<td>$3.0</td>
<td>$3.05</td>
<td>$27.50</td>
<td>$120.4K</td>
<td>1.7K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AFRM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$16.9</td>
<td>$16.85</td>
<td>$16.9</td>
<td>$35.00</td>
<td>$103.0K</td>
<td>61</td>
<td>34</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AFRM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$1.04</td>
<td>$1.0</td>
<td>$1.0</td>
<td>$57.50</td>
<td>$100.0K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
<td>249</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AFRM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$19.6</td>
<td>$19.35</td>
<td>$19.4</td>
<td>$27.50</td>
<td>$91.1K</td>
<td>90</td>
<td>56</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AFRM</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$0.57</td>
<td>$0.57</td>
<td>$0.57</td>
<td>$37.50</td>
<td>$89.2K</td>
<td>314</td>
<td>1.3K</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</p>
<h3>About Affirm Holdings</h3>
<p>Affirm Holdings Inc offers a platform for digital and mobile-first commerce. It comprises a point-of-sale payment solution for consumers, merchant commerce solutions, and a consumer-focused app. The firm generates its revenue from merchant networks, and through virtual card networks among others. Geographically, it generates a majority share of its revenue from the United States.</p>
<p>Following our analysis of the options activities associated with Affirm Holdings, we pivot to a closer look at the company's own performance.</p>
<h3>Present Market Standing of Affirm Holdings</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a volume of 6,892,720, the price of AFRM is up 9.79% at $47.98. </li>
<li>RSI indicators hint that the underlying stock may be approaching oversold.</li>
<li>Next earnings are expected to be released in 49 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What The Experts Say On Affirm Holdings</h3>
<p>A total of 3 professional analysts have given their take on this stock in the last 30 days, setting an average price target of $56.67.</p>
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&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Goldman Sachs keeps a Buy rating on Affirm Holdings with a target price of $50.<br />
&#x2A; An analyst from Goldman Sachs persists with their Buy rating on Affirm Holdings, maintaining a target price of $56.<br />
&#x2A; In a positive move, an analyst from Compass Point has upgraded their rating to Buy and adjusted the price target to $64. </p>
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