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If the cruise industry were a poker game, Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NCLH#NYSE">NCLH</a>) just pushed all its chips to the center of the table, while Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RCL#NYSE">RCL</a>) is <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/cruise-lines">calmly stacking its winnings</a>. 
JPMorgan analyst Matthew R. Boss has upgraded Norwegian Cruise Line stock to Overweight, citing resilience in consumer demand and a value gap that still gives cruises an edge over land-based vacations. 
Meanwhile, Royal Caribbean is playing from a position of strength, riding a wave of bullish momentum. 
So, which stock deserves a spot in your portfolio?
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Norwegian Cruise Line: Ready To Ride The Recovery Wave?</h2>
After CFO Mark Kempa and investor relations chief Sarah Inmon dropped anchor at JPMorgan's Gaming, Lodging, Restaurant &amp; Leisure Conference, Boss saw enough to bump Norwegian Cruise Line's rating up from Neutral.
Management's key message? No turbulence in demand, no booking curve distortions, and no sign of onboard spending slowing down &#8211; even in high-discretionary categories like spas and casinos.
Kempa pointed out that cruises still offer a 30%-35% price advantage over land-based vacations, down from 40% a year ago but well above pre-pandemic levels. The "Experience Gap" is another key driver, as better ship amenities and private island exclusivity (hello, Great Stirrup Cay) keep customers hooked.
Norwegian Cruise Line's high-income clientele ($200K+ household income) and a still-underpenetrated cruise market (only 3-4% of global vacations) add further insulation against macroeconomic jitters.
Long term, Norwegian Cruise Line is looking at a major catalyst: a potential Russia-Ukraine truce. The Baltic region, a &#8220;gold mine&#8221; for the industry, could unlock a revenue surge by summer 2026, with Norwegian poised to capitalize on it more than competitors. Meanwhile, cost-saving initiatives exceeding $300M through 2026 should boost margins back to 2019 levels.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Royal Caribbean: Still The King Of The Ocean?</h2>
While Norwegian is gaining steam, Royal Caribbean isn't backing down. Coming off an "extremely bullish" Investor Day in March, Royal Caribbean continues to dominate with strong demand trends, efficient cost controls, and a premium customer experience. 
The stock is already cruising at high altitudes &#8211; trading above $200 with a price target of $298 &#8211; but the upside still looks compelling.
Boss acknowledges Royal Caribbean's superior execution but sees Norwegian Cruise Line as an underdog that's finally finding its stride. While Royal Caribbean's brand power and scale make it a juggernaut, Norwegian Cruise Line is sharpening its competitive edge with a high-end luxury push (Oceania &amp; Regent) and pricing optimizations. 
Both players are benefitting from cruise's broader industry tailwinds, but Norwegian has more room to prove itself.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">A Tale Of Two Strategies</h2>
Norwegian Cruise Line is the comeback story, playing from a position of strength with potential upside surprises in luxury and international markets. Royal Caribbean, already a leader, continues to execute flawlessly but may have less explosive growth left in the tank. JPMorgan sees Norwegian as the more compelling risk-reward bet at current levels, with a price target of $30.
The seas may be calm for now, but in this battle for dominance, expect plenty of waves ahead. Are you sailing with the market leader or betting on the underdog?
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On Monday, PepsiCo, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PEP#NASDAQ">PEP</a>) announced its plan to acquire the popular prebiotic soda brand, Poppi, in a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/03/n44354698/pepsico-to-acquire-poppi" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">deal worth $1.95 billion.</a>
This includes $300 million in expected tax benefits, reducing the net purchase price to $1.65 billion. The acquisition also comes with an additional earnout consideration based on achieving specific performance goals after the transaction&#8217;s closure.
&#8220;More than ever, consumers are looking for convenient and great-tasting options that fit their lifestyles and respond to their growing interest in health and wellness. poppi is a great complement to our portfolio transformation efforts to meet these needs,&#8221; said Chairman and CEO Ramon Laguarta.
Poppi&#8217;s acquisition comes as the rapidly growing functional soda brand has achieved notable success thanks to its distinctive mix of prebiotics, fruit juice, and apple cider vinegar.
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The product, renowned for its low calorie count and no more than five grams of sugar per serving, has built a dedicated and enthusiastic following.
Founded by Allison and Stephen Ellsworth, Poppi gained further visibility after being featured on Shark Tank, and secured backing from Rohan Oza and CAVU Consumer Partners, cementing its place as a leader in the beverage market.
&#8220;Allison and the poppi team have built a magnetic brand that&#8217;s ahead of the trends, with a loyal consumer base and a demonstrated capacity for growth. We are big fans of the poppi brand movement and believe this incredible brand paired with our commercial capabilities will drive continued growth and innovation for years to come,&#8221; said CEO, PepsiCo Beverages U.S., Ram Krishnan.
With the transaction now subject to regulatory approval and other standard conditions, the deal is expected to further expand PepsiCo&#8217;s presence in the functional beverage market.
The exact terms of the deal beyond the financial aspects have not been disclosed. PepsiCo held $8.5 billion in cash and equivalents as of December 28.
Price Action: PEP shares traded higher by 1.86% at $151.35 at last check Monday.
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Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bearish stance on Occidental Petroleum (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OXY#NYSE">OXY</a>).
And retail traders should know.
We noticed this today when the trades showed up on publicly available options history that we track here at Benzinga.
Whether these are institutions or just wealthy individuals, we don't know. But when something this big happens with OXY, it often means somebody knows something is about to happen.
So how do we know what these investors just did? 
Today, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga</a>'s options scanner spotted 13 uncommon options trades for Occidental Petroleum.
This isn't normal.
The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 30% bullish and 46%, bearish.
Out of all of the special options we uncovered, 11 are puts, for a total amount of $549,965, and 2 are calls, for a total amount of $211,500.
<h3>Predicted Price Range</h3>
Based on the trading activity, it appears that the significant investors are aiming for a price territory stretching from $27.5 to $67.5 for Occidental Petroleum over the recent three months. 
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Trends</h3>
Looking at the volume and open interest is an insightful way to conduct due diligence on a stock.
This data can help you track the liquidity and interest for Occidental Petroleum'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 Occidental Petroleum's whale activity within a strike price range from $27.5 to $67.5 in the last 30 days. 
<h3>Occidental Petroleum Option Activity Analysis: Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1742222780_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Biggest Options Spotted:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>OXY</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$1.11</td>
<td>$1.1</td>
<td>$1.11</td>
<td>$42.50</td>
<td>$142.8K</td>
<td>5.6K</td>
<td>1.3K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>OXY</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/18/26</td>
<td>$21.45</td>
<td>$21.0</td>
<td>$21.3</td>
<td>$27.50</td>
<td>$106.5K</td>
<td>106</td>
<td>50</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>OXY</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/18/26</td>
<td>$21.3</td>
<td>$20.95</td>
<td>$21.0</td>
<td>$27.50</td>
<td>$105.0K</td>
<td>106</td>
<td>100</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>OXY</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$1.11</td>
<td>$1.07</td>
<td>$1.11</td>
<td>$42.50</td>
<td>$88.8K</td>
<td>5.6K</td>
<td>2.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>OXY</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$20.5</td>
<td>$20.35</td>
<td>$20.43</td>
<td>$67.50</td>
<td>$42.9K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
<td>123</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Occidental Petroleum</h3>
Occidental Petroleum is an independent exploration and production company with operations in the United States, Latin America, and the Middle East. At the end of 2023, the company reported net proved reserves of nearly 4 billion barrels of oil equivalent. Net production averaged 1,327 thousand barrels of oil equivalent per day in 2024 at a ratio of roughly 50% oil and natural gas liquids and 50% natural gas.
<h3>Occidental Petroleum's Current Market Status</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a volume of 1,683,355, the price of OXY is down -0.06% at $46.5. </li>
<li>RSI indicators hint that the underlying stock is currently neutral between overbought and oversold.</li>
<li>Next earnings are expected to be released in 50 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What Analysts Are Saying About Occidental Petroleum</h3>
A total of 5 professional analysts have given their take on this stock in the last 30 days, setting an average price target of $58.6.
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&#x2A; An analyst from Piper Sandler persists with their Neutral rating on Occidental Petroleum, maintaining a target price of $50. 
&#x2A; In a cautious move, an analyst from Raymond James downgraded its rating to Outperform, setting a price target of $64. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from UBS continues to hold a Neutral rating for Occidental Petroleum, targeting a price of $56. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from JP Morgan keeps a Neutral rating on Occidental Petroleum with a target price of $52. 
&#x2A; In a cautious move, an analyst from Stephens &amp; Co. downgraded its rating to Overweight, setting a price target of $71. 
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 Occidental Petroleum options trades with real-time alerts from <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>.

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Spotlight on Occidental Petroleum: Analyzing the Surge in Options Activity

Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bearish stance on JD.com (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JD#NASDAQ">JD</a>).
And retail traders should know.
We noticed this today when the trades showed up on publicly available options history that we track here at Benzinga.
Whether these are institutions or just wealthy individuals, we don't know. But when something this big happens with JD, it often means somebody knows something is about to happen.
So how do we know what these investors just did? 
Today, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga</a>'s options scanner spotted 18 uncommon options trades for JD.com.
This isn't normal.
The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 38% bullish and 50%, bearish.
Out of all of the special options we uncovered, 5 are puts, for a total amount of $165,150, and 13 are calls, for a total amount of $640,175.
<h3>Predicted Price Range</h3>
After evaluating the trading volumes and Open Interest, it's evident that the major market movers are focusing on a price band between $37.5 and $48.0 for JD.com, spanning the last three months.
<h3>Analyzing Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
In terms of liquidity and interest, the mean open interest for JD.com options trades today is 8770.8 with a total volume of 13,293.00.
In the following chart, we are able to follow the development of volume and open interest of call and put options for JD.com's big money trades within a strike price range of $37.5 to $48.0 over the last 30 days.
<h3>JD.com 30-Day Option Volume &amp; Interest Snapshot</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1742222774_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Noteworthy Options Activity:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>JD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$1.94</td>
<td>$1.87</td>
<td>$1.94</td>
<td>$45.00</td>
<td>$97.0K</td>
<td>15.2K</td>
<td>507</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>JD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$0.92</td>
<td>$0.9</td>
<td>$0.9</td>
<td>$45.00</td>
<td>$87.1K</td>
<td>17.5K</td>
<td>3.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>JD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$7.9</td>
<td>$7.8</td>
<td>$7.81</td>
<td>$37.50</td>
<td>$78.1K</td>
<td>6.0K</td>
<td>100</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>JD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$3.5</td>
<td>$3.4</td>
<td>$3.45</td>
<td>$41.00</td>
<td>$69.0K</td>
<td>17.1K</td>
<td>221</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>JD</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$5.5</td>
<td>$5.4</td>
<td>$5.5</td>
<td>$48.00</td>
<td>$55.0K</td>
<td>395</td>
<td>200</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About JD.com</h3>
JD.com is the third-largest Chinese e-commerce platform by GMV in 2024. it offers a wide selection of authentic products with speedy and reliable delivery. The company has built its own nationwide fulfilment infrastructure and last-mile delivery network, staffed by its own employees, which supports both its online direct sales, its online marketplace and omnichannel businesses.
<h3>Where Is JD.com Standing Right Now?</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a volume of 3,770,016, the price of JD is up 2.43% at $44.21. </li>
<li>RSI indicators hint that the underlying stock may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Next earnings are expected to be released in 59 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Professional Analyst Ratings for JD.com</h3>
Over the past month, 5 industry analysts have shared their insights on this stock, proposing an average target price of $52.6.
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&#x2A; An analyst from Benchmark has decided to maintain their Buy rating on JD.com, which currently sits at a price target of $58. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Susquehanna persists with their Neutral rating on JD.com, maintaining a target price of $45. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from JP Morgan keeps a Overweight rating on JD.com with a target price of $55. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Barclays persists with their Overweight rating on JD.com, maintaining a target price of $55. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Mizuho persists with their Outperform rating on JD.com, maintaining a target price of $50. 
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 JD.com options trades with real-time alerts from <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>.

Smart Money Is Betting Big In JD.com Options

Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bullish stance on Oracle (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ORCL#NYSE">ORCL</a>).
And retail traders should know.
We noticed this today when the trades showed up on publicly available options history that we track here at Benzinga.
Whether these are institutions or just wealthy individuals, we don't know. But when something this big happens with ORCL, it often means somebody knows something is about to happen.
So how do we know what these investors just did? 
Today, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga</a>'s options scanner spotted 15 uncommon options trades for Oracle.
This isn't normal.
The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 40% bullish and 33%, bearish.
Out of all of the special options we uncovered, 2 are puts, for a total amount of $79,500, and 13 are calls, for a total amount of $1,394,354.
<h3>Predicted Price Range</h3>
Taking into account the Volume and Open Interest on these contracts, it appears that whales have been targeting a price range from $115.0 to $175.0 for Oracle over the last 3 months. 
<h3>Insights into Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
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 Oracle's options for a given strike price. Below, we can observe the evolution of the volume and open interest of calls and puts, respectively, for all of Oracle's whale trades within a strike price range from $115.0 to $175.0 in the last 30 days. 
<h3>Oracle 30-Day Option Volume &amp; Interest Snapshot</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1742222769_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Biggest Options Spotted:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>ORCL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$0.96</td>
<td>$0.77</td>
<td>$0.9</td>
<td>$175.00</td>
<td>$270.0K</td>
<td>1.9K</td>
<td>3.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ORCL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$22.4</td>
<td>$22.15</td>
<td>$22.15</td>
<td>$140.00</td>
<td>$221.5K</td>
<td>62</td>
<td>0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ORCL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$21.65</td>
<td>$20.85</td>
<td>$21.39</td>
<td>$140.00</td>
<td>$213.7K</td>
<td>557</td>
<td>201</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ORCL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$21.85</td>
<td>$20.6</td>
<td>$21.24</td>
<td>$140.00</td>
<td>$212.4K</td>
<td>557</td>
<td>100</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ORCL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$11.9</td>
<td>$11.65</td>
<td>$11.79</td>
<td>$150.00</td>
<td>$117.9K</td>
<td>1.6K</td>
<td>145</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.
In light of the recent options history for Oracle, it's now appropriate to focus on the company itself. We aim to explore its current performance.
<h3>Where Is Oracle Standing Right Now?</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a volume of 2,487,458, the price of ORCL is up 2.37% at $152.81. </li>
<li>RSI indicators hint that the underlying stock may be approaching oversold.</li>
<li>Next earnings are expected to be released in 85 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What Analysts Are Saying About Oracle</h3>
In the last month, 5 experts released ratings on this stock with an average target price of $170.0.
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&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from JP Morgan keeps a Neutral rating on Oracle with a target price of $135. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Guggenheim downgraded its action to Buy with a price target of $220. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Morgan Stanley keeps a Equal-Weight rating on Oracle with a target price of $170. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Cantor Fitzgerald keeps a Overweight rating on Oracle with a target price of $175. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from DA Davidson continues to hold a Neutral rating for Oracle, targeting a price of $150. 
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 Oracle with <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a> for real-time alerts.

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Noland Arbaugh, a 30-year-old quadriplegic man from Yuma, Arizona, has become the first <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/05/38873201/elon-musks-neuralink-patient-noland-arbaugh-shares-his-journey-from-paralysis-to-cyborg-once-you-get">human recipient of Elon Musk&#8217;s Neuralink brain implant</a>—a device that now allows him to control computers using only his thoughts.
&#8220;Sometimes I forget how impressive it is, because it&#8217;s so natural to me,&#8221; Arbaugh <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/science/2025/feb/08/elon-musk-chip-paralysed-man-noland-arbaugh-chip-brain-neuralink">told The Guardian</a> as he demonstrated playing chess, browsing the internet, and playing video games with swift cursor movements while his hands remained motionless on his wheelchair.
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Arbaugh was paralyzed in June 2016 after a swimming accident at age 22. For nearly eight years, he relied entirely on family members for basic needs and could only use computers through a mouth-controlled stick with conductive fabric, which he found frustrating and limiting.
In January 2024, just four months after applying to Neuralink&#8217;s first human trial, Arbaugh underwent surgery to have the coin-sized N1 chip implanted in his brain. According to The Guardian, the device contains 1,024 electrodes distributed across 64 ultra-thin threads inserted into his motor cortex by a specialized robot.
The technology works by reading electrical signals produced by neurons—which still fire in paralyzed individuals but can&#8217;t transmit down damaged spinal cords—and converting them into computer commands. Initially, Arbaugh controlled the cursor by attempting to move his hand, but within two weeks, he could direct it through purely &#8220;imagined&#8221; movements.
&#8220;You&#8217;re not thinking about doing it—you&#8217;re just willing the cursor to go wherever you want,&#8221; he explained to The Guardian. &#8220;When I first moved it with imagined movement, it blew my mind.&#8221;
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The journey hasn&#8217;t been without setbacks. A month after surgery, Arbaugh began losing cursor control when engineers discovered 85% of the implant&#8217;s threads had retracted because his brain&#8217;s natural pulsing movement hadn&#8217;t been properly accounted for. Rather than performing another surgery, Neuralink adjusted the software to read groups of neuron signals instead of individual cells.
While Arbaugh has achieved typing speeds of nearly 25 words per minute, he acknowledges limitations of the first-generation technology. Two more participants have since received improved versions of the implant, according to The Guardian.
Musk&#8217;s ambitions extend far beyond current capabilities. The Guardian reported that he ultimately envisions the technology writing information back to the brain—potentially allowing users to experience new senses, restore vision to the blind, or bypass severed spinal cords entirely.
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Arbaugh, who calls his implant &#8220;Eve,&#8221; recognizes potential ethical concerns, including privacy issues and the theoretical possibility of mind or body control. &#8220;At this point, it&#8217;s only reading my signals, but it will be able to write at some point, and sending signals into the brain can be scary,&#8221; he told The Guardian.
For now, Arbaugh dreams of connecting to a Tesla car or humanoid robot to gain independence. When the six-year study concludes, Neuralink will either remove his implant or switch it off—with no promises of an upgrade.
&#8220;I&#8217;m content with my lot in life,&#8221; Arbaugh said. &#8220;I was before Neuralink, and I will be again after. I&#8217;ll find a way.&#8221;
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Lululemon Athletica (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LULU#NASDAQ">LULU</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 15 years by 10.08% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 21.12%. Currently, Lululemon Athletica has a market capitalization of $39.07 billion. 
Buying $100 In LULU: If an investor had bought $100 of LULU stock 15 years ago, it would be worth $1,830.96 today based on a price of $320.79 for LULU at the time of writing.
<h3>Lululemon Athletica's Performance Over Last 15 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1742222714_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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On Monday, Zoom Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ZM#NASDAQ">ZM</a>) disclosed the new agentic AI Companion capabilities, expanded AI Companion skills and<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/03/g44355391/zoom-debuts-new-agentic-ai-skills-and-agents-for-zoom-ai-companion" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> AI enhancements across its platform</a>.
These updates span Zoom Meetings, Team Chat, Docs, Phone, Whiteboard, Contact Center, industry solutions and more.
Zoom also introduced Zoom Drive, a centralized hub for storing meeting and productivity assets, including Zoom Docs, to streamline access across Zoom Workplace. The feature is set to launch in May.
Zoom AI Companion remains available at no extra cost for customers with paid Zoom user accounts.
The company added that advanced AI Companion features, custom agent setups and third-party agent integrations may come with additional fees or separate pricing.
Zoom is enhancing its AI Companion with advanced skills and agents to boost productivity, with new features including calendar management, clip generation and writing assistance.
Also, Zoom's open platform will soon support third-party and custom agents for tasks like sales RFPs and IT service requests, with AI Companion orchestrating the execution.
Zoom&#8217;s Custom AI Companion add-on allows organizations to tailor the AI Companion to their specific needs using AI Studio.
Businesses can create custom meeting templates, dictionaries and integrate their own data, including third-party apps.
The add-on includes a personal AI coach, custom meeting summary templates, and Custom Avatars for video clips and will be available for purchase in April for $12 per user per month, with the personal coach launching in June.
Steven Carroll, chief information officer at Saint Leo University said, &#8220;This technology isn&#8217;t just about efficiency; it allows our employees to spend less time on manual tasks and more time on meaningful collaboration, and focus on what matters most: supporting our students&#8217; educational journey.&#8221;
Investors can gain exposure to the stock via&nbsp;Global X Cloud Computing ETF&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CLOU#NASDAQ">CLOU</a>) and StockSnips AI-Powered Sentiment US All Cap ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NEWZ#NASDAQ">NEWZ</a>).
Price Action: ZM shares are up 0.67% at $74.70 premarket at the last check Monday.
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Cisco Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CSCO#NASDAQ">CSCO</a>) is preparing to introduce new <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/artificial-intelligence">artificial intelligence-powered solutions</a>.
What Happened: The company is rolling out updates. The goal is to improve workflows in AI Assistant for Webex Suite and simplify employee interactions with Webex Calling Customer Assist and AirPlay on Cisco Devices for Microsoft Teams Rooms.
With updates to the Cisco AI Assistant for Webex Contact Center and the availability of Webex AI Agent, Cisco is transforming contact centers into customer experience hubs.
New solutions for end users and IT teams include Webex Calling Customer Assist, enhanced features in Webex Control Hub, and new workflow automation capabilities for the Cisco AI Assistant for Webex.
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Why It Matters: The Cisco AI Assistant for Webex Contact Center, with new features like suggested responses and real-time transcription arriving in the second quarter of 2025, enhances both agent efficiency and customer experience.
The product enhances efficiency by integrating with enterprise apps like Salesforce, ServiceNow, and Jira, enabling users to complete tasks faster and automatically share meeting summaries.
Investors can gain exposure to the stock via&nbsp;iShares U.S. Telecommunications ETF&nbsp;(BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IYZ#BATS">IYZ</a>) and&nbsp;First Trust NASDAQ Cybersecurity ETF&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CIBR#NASDAQ">CIBR</a>).
Price Action: Cisco shares are up 1.39% at $60.66 premarket at the last check Monday
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NanoVibronix Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NAOV#NASDAQ">NAOV</a>) shares are trading higher by 37.4% to $3.03 during Monday&#8217;s session after the company announced Friday that it published its UroShield study, which <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/03/b44325968/successful-independent-study-of-the-nanovibronix-uroshield-device-published-in-the-australian-and-">showed positive data</a>, including an 86% UTI reduction.
What To Know: NanoVibronix announced that a study on its UroShield device, published in The Australian and New Zealand Continence Journal, confirms its effectiveness in preventing catheter-associated urinary tract infections. 
The study found that UroShield reduced UTIs by 86%, catheter blockages by 70%, and bladder irrigations by 82.8%, while also improving patient comfort and reducing catheter changes. Clinicians reported lower intervention needs and nursing time, leading to measurable cost savings. 
What Else: A Quality Improvement project in New Zealand demonstrated a 63.5% reduction in resource costs over five months, highlighting UroShield's potential to enhance patient care and reduce healthcare expenses. 
CEO Brian Murphy emphasized its role in improving quality of life and easing nursing workloads, reinforcing its suitability for broader adoption in healthcare settings.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">How To Buy NAOV Stock</h2>
Besides going to a brokerage platform to purchase a share &#8211; or fractional share &#8211; of stock, you can also gain access to shares either by buying an exchange traded fund (ETF) that holds the stock itself, or by allocating yourself to a strategy in your 401(k) that would seek to acquire shares in a mutual fund or other instrument. 
For example, in NanoVibronix&#8217;s case, it is in the Health Care sector. An ETF will likely hold shares in many liquid and large companies that help track that sector, allowing an investor to gain exposure to the trends within that segment.
According to data from&nbsp;<a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/register174">Benzinga Pro</a>, NAOV has a 52-week high of $13.97 and a 52-week low of $1.02.

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American Eagle Outfitters Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AEO#NYSE">AEO</a>) shares are trading higher Monday after the company announced a $200 million <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/03/b44354677/aeo-inc-announces-200-million-accelerated-share-repurchase-program">accelerated share repurchase program</a>.
What Happened: American Eagle entered into an accelerated share repurchase agreement with Bank of America to repurchase $200 million of its common stock.
The company expects to complete the accelerated share repurchase agreement in connection with its existing buyback authorization of 68.5 million shares. The accelerated buyback equates to approximately 18.1 million shares at Friday&#8217;s closing price.
&#8220;We are pleased to announce an accelerated share repurchase program, which reflects our strong capital position and confidence in our long-term strategic growth plan. This program, combined with our quarterly cash dividend, underscores our commitment to a balanced approach to capital allocation and delivering strong returns to shareholders,&#8221; said Jay Schottenstein, executive chairman and CEO of American Eagle.
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Is AEO A Good Stock To Buy?</h3>
An investor can make a few decisions when deciding whether a stock is a good buy. In addition to valuation metrics and price action which you can find on Benzinga's quote pages &#8211; like <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/AEO">American Eagle</a>&#8216;s page for example &#8211; there are factors like whether or not a company pays a dividend or buys a large portion of its stock each quarter.
These are known as capital allocation programs. American Eagle does pay a dividend, which yields 2.98% per year as of the closing price on Mar. 17, 2025. Feel free to search Benzinga's <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/calendars/dividends">dividend calendar</a> for the next company that is due to pay a dividend and determine what kind of yield you can earn for holding a share of the company.
Buyback programs are obviously different and highly variable. A company can approve a buyback program and purchase shares as it sees fit over the course of time in which the buyback was authorized. Looking through the latest news on <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/AEO">American Eagle</a> will often yield whether or not the company has approved a buyback program recently. Buyback programs usually serve as a support for share prices, serving as a backstop for demand.
AEO Price Action: <a href="http://benzinga.com/quote/aeo">American Eagle shares</a> were up 6.37% at $11.77 at the time of publication Monday, according to <a href="http://pro.benzinga.com">Benzinga Pro</a>.
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Wells Fargo analyst Matthew Akers maintains Boeing (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BA#NYSE">BA</a>) with a Underweight and raises the price target from $103 to $113.

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Susquehanna analyst Charles Minervino maintains MRC Global (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MRC#NYSE">MRC</a>) with a Positive and lowers the price target from $17 to $15.

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Deep-pocketed investors have adopted a bullish approach towards United States Steel (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/X#NYSE">X</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 X usually suggests something big is about to happen.
We gleaned this information from our observations today when Benzinga's options scanner highlighted 24 extraordinary options activities for United States Steel. This level of activity is out of the ordinary.
The general mood among these heavyweight investors is divided, with 54% leaning bullish and 33% bearish. Among these notable options, 5 are puts, totaling $370,611, and 19 are calls, amounting to $5,445,557.
<h3>Expected Price Movements</h3>
Analyzing the Volume and Open Interest in these contracts, it seems that the big players have been eyeing a price window from $30.0 to $45.0 for United States Steel during the past quarter. 
<h3>Insights into Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
In today's trading context, the average open interest for options of United States Steel stands at 13735.0, with a total volume reaching 72,074.00. The accompanying chart delineates the progression of both call and put option volume and open interest for high-value trades in United States Steel, situated within the strike price corridor from $30.0 to $45.0, throughout the last 30 days.
<h3>United States Steel Call and Put Volume: 30-Day Overview</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1742221924_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Noteworthy Options Activity:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>X</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/28/25</td>
<td>$1.98</td>
<td>$1.68</td>
<td>$1.8</td>
<td>$40.00</td>
<td>$2.9M</td>
<td>47.2K</td>
<td>18.2K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>X</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/28/25</td>
<td>$1.95</td>
<td>$1.52</td>
<td>$1.52</td>
<td>$41.00</td>
<td>$1.5M</td>
<td>17.9K</td>
<td>15.6K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>X</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/28/25</td>
<td>$1.95</td>
<td>$1.73</td>
<td>$1.95</td>
<td>$40.00</td>
<td>$138.2K</td>
<td>62</td>
<td>856</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>X</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/28/25</td>
<td>$1.61</td>
<td>$1.42</td>
<td>$1.61</td>
<td>$41.00</td>
<td>$104.6K</td>
<td>17.9K</td>
<td>1.2K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>X</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$1.08</td>
<td>$0.91</td>
<td>$1.0</td>
<td>$35.00</td>
<td>$100.0K</td>
<td>1.3K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About United States Steel</h3>
United States Steel Corp operates in the United States but also has a steelmaking capacity in Slovakia. The company's operating segments include North American Flat-Rolled (Flat-Rolled), Mini Mill, U. S. Steel Europe (USSE), and Tubular Products (Tubular). The Flat-Rolled segment includes U. S. Steel's integrated steel plants and equity investees in North America involved in the production of slabs, strip mill plates, sheets, and tin mill products, as well as all iron ore and coke production facilities in the United States. It serves North American customers in the service center, conversion, transportation, construction, container, and appliance, and electrical markets.
After a thorough review of the options trading surrounding United States Steel, we move to examine the company in more detail. This includes an assessment of its current market status and performance.
<h3>Current Position of United States Steel</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a volume of 2,044,961, the price of X is up 2.77% at $40.08. </li>
<li>RSI indicators hint that the underlying stock may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Next earnings are expected to be released in 45 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What Analysts Are Saying About United States Steel</h3>
2 market experts have recently issued ratings for this stock, with a consensus target price of $43.0.
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&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Morgan Stanley keeps a Equal-Weight rating on United States Steel with a target price of $43. 
&#x2A; An analyst from JP Morgan has decided to maintain their Overweight rating on United States Steel, which currently sits at a price target of $43. 
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High-rolling investors have positioned themselves bullish on Wells Fargo (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WFC#NYSE">WFC</a>), and it's important for retail traders to take note. 
\This activity came to our attention today through Benzinga's tracking of publicly available options data. The identities of these investors are uncertain, but such a significant move in WFC often signals that someone has privileged information.
Today, Benzinga's options scanner spotted 8 options trades for Wells Fargo. This is not a typical pattern.
The sentiment among these major traders is split, with 75% bullish and 12% bearish. Among all the options we identified, there was one put, amounting to $253,920, and 7 calls, totaling $432,062.
<h3>Projected Price Targets</h3>
Analyzing the Volume and Open Interest in these contracts, it seems that the big players have been eyeing a price window from $67.0 to $85.0 for Wells Fargo during the past quarter. 
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Trends</h3>
In today's trading context, the average open interest for options of Wells Fargo stands at 3603.4, with a total volume reaching 4,077.00. The accompanying chart delineates the progression of both call and put option volume and open interest for high-value trades in Wells Fargo, situated within the strike price corridor from $67.0 to $85.0, throughout the last 30 days.
<h3>Wells Fargo Option Volume And Open Interest Over Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1742221919_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Noteworthy Options Activity:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>WFC</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$3.5</td>
<td>$3.45</td>
<td>$3.45</td>
<td>$70.00</td>
<td>$253.9K</td>
<td>1.7K</td>
<td>118</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>WFC</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>04/25/25</td>
<td>$1.74</td>
<td>$1.34</td>
<td>$1.42</td>
<td>$75.00</td>
<td>$154.7K</td>
<td>11</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>WFC</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$3.2</td>
<td>$3.15</td>
<td>$3.2</td>
<td>$85.00</td>
<td>$62.0K</td>
<td>9.7K</td>
<td>194</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>WFC</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>05/02/25</td>
<td>$7.0</td>
<td>$5.85</td>
<td>$6.42</td>
<td>$67.00</td>
<td>$55.2K</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>WFC</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$1.57</td>
<td>$1.55</td>
<td>$1.57</td>
<td>$85.00</td>
<td>$47.4K</td>
<td>6.5K</td>
<td>698</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Wells Fargo</h3>
Wells Fargo is one of the largest banks in the United States, with approximately $1.9 trillion in balance sheet assets. The company has four primary segments: consumer banking, commercial banking, corporate and investment banking, and wealth and investment management. It is almost entirely focused on the US.
After a thorough review of the options trading surrounding Wells Fargo, we move to examine the company in more detail. This includes an assessment of its current market status and performance.
<h3>Current Position of Wells Fargo</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a volume of 1,267,835, the price of WFC is down -0.48% at $70.51. </li>
<li>RSI indicators hint that the underlying stock may be approaching oversold.</li>
<li>Next earnings are expected to be released in 25 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Expert Opinions on Wells Fargo</h3>
In the last month, 1 experts released ratings on this stock with an average target price of $80.0.
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&#x2A; Showing optimism, an analyst from RBC Capital upgrades its rating to Outperform with a revised price target of $80. 
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.
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Market Whales and Their Recent Bets on WFC Options

Deep-pocketed investors have adopted a bullish approach towards Alibaba Gr Hldgs (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BABA#NYSE">BABA</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 BABA usually suggests something big is about to happen.
We gleaned this information from our observations today when Benzinga's options scanner highlighted 57 extraordinary options activities for Alibaba Gr Hldgs. This level of activity is out of the ordinary.
The general mood among these heavyweight investors is divided, with 63% leaning bullish and 22% bearish. Among these notable options, 12 are puts, totaling $1,417,960, and 45 are calls, amounting to $4,786,267.
<h3>Projected Price Targets</h3>
After evaluating the trading volumes and Open Interest, it's evident that the major market movers are focusing on a price band between $100.0 and $220.0 for Alibaba Gr Hldgs, spanning the last three months.
<h3>Analyzing Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
In today's trading context, the average open interest for options of Alibaba Gr Hldgs stands at 8318.27, with a total volume reaching 74,228.00. The accompanying chart delineates the progression of both call and put option volume and open interest for high-value trades in Alibaba Gr Hldgs, situated within the strike price corridor from $100.0 to $220.0, throughout the last 30 days.
<h3>Alibaba Gr Hldgs Call and Put Volume: 30-Day Overview</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1742221914_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Significant Options Trades Detected:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>BABA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$30.0</td>
<td>$29.6</td>
<td>$30.0</td>
<td>$120.00</td>
<td>$750.0K</td>
<td>16.2K</td>
<td>1.3K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BABA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$11.0</td>
<td>$10.65</td>
<td>$11.0</td>
<td>$135.00</td>
<td>$275.0K</td>
<td>10.3K</td>
<td>1.8K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BABA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$11.0</td>
<td>$10.55</td>
<td>$10.95</td>
<td>$135.00</td>
<td>$273.7K</td>
<td>10.3K</td>
<td>1.5K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BABA</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$10.3</td>
<td>$10.15</td>
<td>$10.3</td>
<td>$145.00</td>
<td>$258.5K</td>
<td>440</td>
<td>371</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BABA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$12.45</td>
<td>$12.25</td>
<td>$12.4</td>
<td>$140.00</td>
<td>$248.0K</td>
<td>18.6K</td>
<td>734</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Alibaba Gr Hldgs</h3>
Alibaba is the world's largest online and mobile commerce company as measured by gross merchandise volume. It operates China's online marketplaces, including Taobao (consumer-to-consumer) and Tmall (business-to-consumer). The China commerce retail division is the most valuable cash flow-generating business at Alibaba. Additional revenue sources include China commerce wholesale, international commerce retail/wholesale, local consumer services, cloud computing, digital media and entertainment platforms, Cainiao logistics services, and innovation initiatives/other.
<h3>Present Market Standing of Alibaba Gr Hldgs</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a volume of 11,810,183, the price of BABA is up 3.2% at $145.61. </li>
<li>RSI indicators hint that the underlying stock may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Next earnings are expected to be released in 57 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What Analysts Are Saying About Alibaba Gr Hldgs</h3>
Over the past month, 5 industry analysts have shared their insights on this stock, proposing an average target price of $164.0.
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&#x2A; An analyst from Morgan Stanley upgraded its action to Overweight with a price target of $180. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Baird keeps a Outperform rating on Alibaba Gr Hldgs with a target price of $125. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Barclays continues to hold a Overweight rating for Alibaba Gr Hldgs, targeting a price of $180. 
&#x2A; An analyst from JP Morgan persists with their Overweight rating on Alibaba Gr Hldgs, maintaining a target price of $170. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Bernstein has elevated its stance to Outperform, setting a new price target at $165. 
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 Alibaba Gr Hldgs, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a> gives you real-time options trades alerts.

BABA

Behind the Scenes of Alibaba Gr Hldgs's Latest Options Trends

U.S. retail sales edged up only slightly in February, falling well short of expectations and keeping alive concerns about consumer strength <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/25/03/44355195/retail-sales-rebound-less-than-expected-in-february-online-healthcare-spending-show-strong-gains">after January's dire contraction.</a>
Yet, a closer look at the latest data continues to reveal pockets of resilience leaving investors and economists debating whether consumer demand is cooling or simply shifting. 
In data released Monday by the U.S. Census Bureau, the retail sales figure showed a 0.2% monthly growth in February, following a downwardly revised 1.2% drop in January. The headline figure missed economist estimates of 0.6%. 
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Far From Being An Outright Recession</h3>
&#8220;The unfavorable surprise on U.S. headline retail sales—monthly growth of 0.2% compared to the consensus forecast of 0.6%—was not reflected in the other numbers in this data release,&#8221; said Mohamed El-Erian, chief economic advisor at Allianz.
A particularly important measure, known as the retail sales &#8220;control group&#8221;—which excludes spending at auto dealers, building materials, gas stations, office supply stores, mobile home dealers, and tobacco retailers—jumped 1% in February. This fully offset January's 1% decline and handily beat estimates of a modest 0.2% gain.
This control group is closely watched because it feeds directly into GDP calculations, making it a key indicator of underlying consumer demand. 
Joseph Brusuelas, chief economist at RSM US LP, said the data remains consistent with a slowing but still solid pace of household spending. 
&#8220;On a three-month average annualized pace, the control group advanced 2.6%,&#8221; Brusuelas said. &#8220;Yes, the economy is slowing, but not in line with anything near a recession yet.&#8221;
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Restaurants And Bars See Sharp Drops</h3>
Not all areas of consumer spending fared well. 
One of the most striking data points was the decline in restaurant and bar sales, which fell 1.54% in February—the largest drop since February 2023, as highlighted by Kevin Gordon, senior investment strategist at Charles Schwabb. 
&#8220;Over the last three months, restaurant sales have collapsed 8.5% at an annual rate,&#8221; Reinassance Macro Research indicated.
This pullback suggests that discretionary spending may be softening as households become more selective about where to spend their money.
&#8220;Notable weakness in restaurants and bars—the largest decline in two years—with no growth over the last three months,&#8221; Gregory Daco, chief economist at Ernst &amp; Young US, said. 
&#8220;Spending growth at restaurant chains decelerated from -1.7% in January to -7.5% in February while spending at independent restaurants turned negative, failing from +2.6% in January to -2.7% in February,&#8221; Sara Senatore, analyst at Bank of America, wrote in a note Monday.
&#8220;We believe this sequential&nbsp;deceleration is largely a combination of negative weather trends that worsened from January and the impact of calendar shifts, including one less day (2024 had a leap day) and the Valentine&#8217;s Day shift from a Wednesday in 2024 to a Friday in 2025,&#8221; she added. 
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Market Reaction: Consumer Staples Rally, Discretionary Stocks Lag</h3>
Stocks tied to non-discretionary consumer spending saw a solid rebound Monday, as investors rotated into defensive plays. 
The Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLP#NYSE">XLP</a>) rose 0.9%, led by Brown-Forman Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BF#NYSE">BF</a>), which surged 2.8% on the back of rising U.S.-Europe trade tensions over whiskey tariffs. 
Other major gainers included Archer-Daniels-Midland Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ADM#NYSE">ADM</a>), The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EL#NYSE">EL</a>), and Constellation Brands Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/STZ#NYSE">STZ</a>), all of which climbed about 2%.
Meanwhile, the SPDR S&amp;P Retail ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XRT#NYSE">XRT</a>) gained 1.1%, with notable jumps from Guess Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GES#NYSE">GES</a>), up 32%, EVgo Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EVGO#NASDAQ">EVGO</a>), up 7%, and American Eagle Outfitters (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AEO#NYSE">AEO</a>), up 6.8%.
However, the consumer discretionary sector struggled to gain traction. 
The Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLY#NYSE">XLY</a>) inched up just 0.1%, weighed down by concerns over spending cutbacks. Still, a few travel and leisure names saw gains, with Airbnb Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ABNB#NASDAQ">ABNB</a>), eBay Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EBAY#NASDAQ">EBAY</a>), Carnival Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CCL#NYSE">CCL</a>), and Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NCLH#NYSE">NCLH</a>) each rising around 3%.
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