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Deep-pocketed investors have adopted a bullish approach towards MicroStrategy (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSTR#NASDAQ">MSTR</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 MSTR usually suggests something big is about to happen.
We gleaned this information from our observations today when Benzinga's options scanner highlighted 87 extraordinary options activities for MicroStrategy. This level of activity is out of the ordinary.
The general mood among these heavyweight investors is divided, with 48% leaning bullish and 34% bearish. Among these notable options, 21 are puts, totaling $2,053,891, and 66 are calls, amounting to $4,391,265.
<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 $30.0 and $380.0 for MicroStrategy, spanning the last three months.
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Trends</h3>
Assessing the volume and open interest is a strategic step in options trading. These metrics shed light on the liquidity and investor interest in MicroStrategy's options at specified strike prices. The forthcoming data visualizes the fluctuation in volume and open interest for both calls and puts, linked to MicroStrategy's substantial trades, within a strike price spectrum from $30.0 to $380.0 over the preceding 30 days.
<h3>MicroStrategy 30-Day Option Volume &amp; Interest Snapshot</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1727885833_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 style="text-align: right;">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>MSTR</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>10/04/24</td>
<td>$68.9</td>
<td>$65.8</td>
<td>$67.38</td>
<td>$235.00</td>
<td>$673.8K</td>
<td>0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">100</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MSTR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$34.6</td>
<td>$33.6</td>
<td>$34.25</td>
<td>$160.00</td>
<td>$359.6K</td>
<td>2.4K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">5</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MSTR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>11/15/24</td>
<td>$14.25</td>
<td>$13.5</td>
<td>$13.7</td>
<td>$190.00</td>
<td>$227.4K</td>
<td>838</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">3</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MSTR</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>10/11/24</td>
<td>$7.55</td>
<td>$7.25</td>
<td>$7.26</td>
<td>$165.00</td>
<td>$218.4K</td>
<td>477</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">499</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MSTR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$77.6</td>
<td>$76.6</td>
<td>$77.6</td>
<td>$130.00</td>
<td>$155.2K</td>
<td>2.3K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">20</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About MicroStrategy</h3>
MicroStrategy Inc is a provider of enterprise analytics and mobility software. It offers MicroStrategy Analytics platform that delivers reports and dashboards and enables users to conduct ad hoc analysis and share insights through mobile devices or the Web; MicroStrategy Server, which provides analytical processing and job management. The company's reportable operating segment is engaged in the design, development, marketing, and sales of its software platform through licensing arrangements and cloud-based subscriptions and related services.
Having examined the options trading patterns of MicroStrategy, our attention now turns directly to the company. This shift allows us to delve into its present market position and performance
<h3>Where Is MicroStrategy Standing Right Now?</h3>
<ul>
<li>Trading volume stands at 5,177,865, with MSTR's price up by 5.54%, positioned at $171.69.</li>
<li>RSI indicators show the stock to be may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Earnings announcement expected in 28 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Expert Opinions on MicroStrategy</h3>
4 market experts have recently issued ratings for this stock, with a consensus target price of $173.0.
Turn $1000 into $1270 in just 20 days?
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;utm_source=benzinga-insights">Click here for access</a>. 
&#x2A; In a cautious move, an analyst from Barclays downgraded its rating to Overweight, setting a price target of $146. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Barclays persists with their Overweight rating on MicroStrategy, maintaining a target price of $173. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from TD Cowen keeps a Buy rating on MicroStrategy with a target price of $200. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Canaccord Genuity continues to hold a Buy rating for MicroStrategy, targeting a price of $173. 
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 MicroStrategy options trades with real-time alerts from <a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/register174">Benzinga Pro</a>.

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Deep-pocketed investors have adopted a bearish approach towards GameStop (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GME#NYSE">GME</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 GME usually suggests something big is about to happen.
We gleaned this information from our observations today when Benzinga's options scanner highlighted 10 extraordinary options activities for GameStop. This level of activity is out of the ordinary.
The general mood among these heavyweight investors is divided, with 10% leaning bullish and 60% bearish. Among these notable options, 2 are puts, totaling $120,000, and 8 are calls, amounting to $307,311.
<h3>Predicted Price Range</h3>
Analyzing the Volume and Open Interest in these contracts, it seems that the big players have been eyeing a price window from $10.0 to $125.0 for GameStop during the past quarter. 
<h3>Insights into Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
Looking at the volume and open interest is an insightful way to conduct due diligence on a stock.
This data can help you track the liquidity and interest for GameStop'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 GameStop's whale activity within a strike price range from $10.0 to $125.0 in the last 30 days. 
<h3>GameStop 30-Day Option Volume &amp; Interest Snapshot</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1727885828_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 style="text-align: right;">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>GME</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$98.9</td>
<td>$98.9</td>
<td>$98.9</td>
<td>$120.00</td>
<td>$89.0K</td>
<td>782</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">10</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GME</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$14.0</td>
<td>$13.0</td>
<td>$13.51</td>
<td>$10.00</td>
<td>$67.5K</td>
<td>3.1K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">50</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GME</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$15.9</td>
<td>$14.15</td>
<td>$14.15</td>
<td>$10.00</td>
<td>$53.7K</td>
<td>390</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">127</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GME</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$15.95</td>
<td>$14.05</td>
<td>$14.05</td>
<td>$10.00</td>
<td>$43.5K</td>
<td>390</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">83</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GME</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$106.0</td>
<td>$101.7</td>
<td>$103.3</td>
<td>$125.00</td>
<td>$30.9K</td>
<td>2.2K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">3</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About GameStop</h3>
GameStop Corp is a U.S. multichannel video game, consumer electronics, and services retailer. The company operates across Europe, Canada, Australia, and the United States. GameStop sells new and second-hand video game hardware, physical and digital video game software, and video game accessories, mainly through GameStop, EB Games, and Micromania stores and international e-commerce sites. The majority of sales are from the United States.
In light of the recent options history for GameStop, it's now appropriate to focus on the company itself. We aim to explore its current performance.
<h3>Current Position of GameStop</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a volume of 2,339,650, the price of GME is up 0.36% at $22.05. </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 63 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What Analysts Are Saying About GameStop</h3>
A total of 1 professional analysts have given their take on this stock in the last 30 days, setting an average price target of $10.0.
Turn $1000 into $1270 in just 20 days?
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;utm_source=benzinga-insights">Click here for access</a>. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Wedbush continues to hold a Underperform rating for GameStop, targeting a price of $10. 
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 GameStop options trades with real-time alerts from <a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/register174">Benzinga Pro</a>.

Decoding GameStop's Options Activity: What's the Big Picture?

Whales with a lot of money to spend have taken a noticeably bullish stance on Microsoft.
Looking at options history for Microsoft (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>) we detected 71 trades.
If we consider the specifics of each trade, it is accurate to state that 45% of the investors opened trades with bullish expectations and 38% with bearish.
From the overall spotted trades, 31 are puts, for a total amount of $2,005,638 and 40, calls, for a total amount of $2,078,899.
<h3>What's The Price Target?</h3>
Taking into account the Volume and Open Interest on these contracts, it appears that whales have been targeting a price range from $150.0 to $475.0 for Microsoft 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 Microsoft'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 Microsoft's whale trades within a strike price range from $150.0 to $475.0 in the last 30 days. 
<h3>Microsoft Call and Put Volume: 30-Day Overview</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1727885823_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>MSFT</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>11/15/24</td>
<td>$2.29</td>
<td>$2.24</td>
<td>$2.25</td>
<td>$365.00</td>
<td>$225.0K</td>
<td>1.4K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MSFT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$21.25</td>
<td>$21.1</td>
<td>$21.1</td>
<td>$440.00</td>
<td>$198.2K</td>
<td>1.8K</td>
<td>109</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MSFT</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$46.75</td>
<td>$46.35</td>
<td>$46.35</td>
<td>$450.00</td>
<td>$162.2K</td>
<td>952</td>
<td>37</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MSFT</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$46.8</td>
<td>$46.5</td>
<td>$46.5</td>
<td>$450.00</td>
<td>$139.5K</td>
<td>952</td>
<td>103</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MSFT</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>08/15/25</td>
<td>$38.15</td>
<td>$37.8</td>
<td>$38.15</td>
<td>$430.00</td>
<td>$110.6K</td>
<td>78</td>
<td>33</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Microsoft</h3>
Microsoft develops and licenses consumer and enterprise software. It is known for its Windows operating systems and Office productivity suite. The company is organized into three equally sized broad segments: productivity and business processes (legacy Microsoft Office, cloud-based Office 365, Exchange, SharePoint, Skype, LinkedIn, Dynamics), intelligence cloud (infrastructure- and platform-as-a-service offerings Azure, Windows Server OS, SQL Server), and more personal computing (Windows Client, Xbox, Bing search, display advertising, and Surface laptops, tablets, and desktops).
In light of the recent options history for Microsoft, it's now appropriate to focus on the company itself. We aim to explore its current performance.
<h3>Present Market Standing of Microsoft</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a trading volume of 6,217,284, the price of MSFT is down by -0.52%, reaching $418.51.</li>
<li>Current RSI values indicate that the stock is may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Next earnings report is scheduled for 20 days from now.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Professional Analyst Ratings for Microsoft</h3>
A total of 3 professional analysts have given their take on this stock in the last 30 days, setting an average price target of $485.3333333333333.
Turn $1000 into $1270 in just 20 days?
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;utm_source=benzinga-insights">Click here for access</a>. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from DA Davidson keeps a Neutral rating on Microsoft with a target price of $475. 
&#x2A; Reflecting concerns, an analyst from DA Davidson lowers its rating to Neutral with a new price target of $475. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Morgan Stanley persists with their Overweight rating on Microsoft, maintaining a target price of $506. 
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 Microsoft, <a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/register174">Benzinga Pro</a> gives you real-time options trades alerts.

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Palantir Technologies Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NYSE">PLTR</a>) shares are trading higher Wednesday. Here&#8217;s a look at <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/10/41141540/palantir-technologies-partners-with-edgescale-ai-to-operationalize-ai-in-manufacturing-and-utili">what&#8217;s going on</a>.
What To Know: Palantir shares appear to be getting a lift from a Barron&#8217;s <a href="https://www.barrons.com/articles/palantir-stock-chairman-peter-thiel-b63415c7">report</a> suggesting Palantir co-founder and chairman Peter Thiel has completed selling the maximum number of shares under a trading plan he adopted in May.
Thiel reportedly sold 12.412 million Palantir shares at an average price of $36.85 per share from Sept. 27 through Oct. 1 under the 10b5-1 trading plan. The shares were sold through Rivendell 7 LLC, which now has approximately 34.26 million shares of Palantir remaining. 
The report indicates that Thiel had until Dec. 31, 2025 to execute the sales under the plan, but has now exhausted the number of shares he was set to sell.
Palantir shares popped shortly after the report surfaced. It&#8217;s worth noting that Barron&#8217;s released a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/09/41010963/nvidia-stock-is-ripping-higher-tuesday-whats-going-on">similar article</a> on Nvidia Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) CEO Jensen Huang last month, showing that the Nvidia CEO had completed selling the maximum number of shares under his 10b5-1 trading plan several months early. Nvidia shares surged approximately 4% on the report.
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What Else: Palantir on Wednesday announced a multi-year <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/10/41141540/palantir-technologies-partners-with-edgescale-ai-to-operationalize-ai-in-manufacturing-and-utili">strategic partnership</a> with Edgescale AI to operationalize <a href="http://benzinga.com/topic/ai">artificial intelligence (AI)</a> in manufacturing, utilities and other industrial environments.
&#8220;The next phase of AI is operating on real-world data. We&#8217;ve reimagined and reinvented the cloud to encompass physical devices, where data comes from and actions have real-world impact,&#8221; said Brian Mengwasser, co-founder and CEO of Edgescale AI. 
&#8220;We eliminate the friction for our customers to deploy the latest AI capabilities anywhere. We&#8217;re proud to launch this breakthrough first with Palantir, the category leader in production-grade AI.&#8221;
By extending Palantir software on Edgescale, Live Edge is expected to provide direct access to hard-to-reach operational data and help close the loop to automate physical processes.
PLTR Price Action: <a href="http://benzinga.com/quote/pltr">Palantir shares</a> were up 2.28% at $37.29 at the time of publication, according to <a href="http://pro.benzinga.com">Benzinga Pro</a>.
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JP Morgan analyst Kenneth Worthington maintains Apollo Global Management (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/APO#NYSE">APO</a>) with a Overweight and raises the price target from $129 to $143.

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Fed's Barkin Says He Is Watching Closely How Lower Interest Rates Influence Home And Auto Sales To See If Demand Risks Outrunning Supply; While 'Low-Hiring, Low-Firing' Labor Market Could Persist, Demand For Workers Could Also Move Higher If Demand Grows; Recent Labor Action, Geopolitical Conflict Also Among Inflation Risks; Pace And Extent Of Rate-reduction Cycle Requires Fed To 'be Attentive' To How Economy And Inflation Evolve

Fed's Barkin Says Half-Percentage-Point Rate Cut In September Warranted Because Rates Were 'out Of Sync' With Decline In Inflation And The Unemployment Rate Near Its Sustainable Level; Fed Can't Declare Inflation Battle Over, Says He Expects Little Further Drop In Core Personal Consumption Expenditures Price Index Until Next Year; Half Percentage Point Of Cuts Shown As The Median Fed Policymaker Projection For The Rest Of This Year Would Also Take 'a Little Bit Of The Edge Off' Rates

Historically, investors have bet on the consumer discretionary sector when the Federal Reserve (the Fed) cuts interest rates, as these typically have a positive effect on consumer spending habits through easier and cheaper financing rates. However, this time it&#39;s different, the state of the consumer is not what it used to be before, and that is sending money out of a few stocks in the space and into others.
Stocks in the retail industry, those that are highly dependent on domestic demand and consumer trends, will likely suffer from what&#39;s happening behind the scenes in the economy. Lululemon Athletica Inc. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/lulu#NASDAQ">LULU</a>) falls into this category, which is why price action and analyst downgrades have been working against the company lately. To avoid this pitfall, investors can look into those with much more international sales exposure.
A bigger brand like Nike Inc.&nbsp;with a large presence in international markets can help the financials of the business diversify across different trends and cycles. Benefitting from this same trend is Skechers Inc. (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/skx#NYSE">SKX</a>) with over a third of its sales exposure being concentrated in European markets. Before investors dig deeper into he divergence between these names, they should understand why domestic markets are seeing lower demand.
<h2>Key Factors Behind the Recent Decline in Consumer Confidence Readings</h2>
Economists can keep thinking in black or white terms when it comes to the consumer, but the reality is that there are many more factors at play, such as psychology. The consumer today has to battle with rising unemployment rates, inflation in items like rent, groceries, and insurance.
The divergence between earning power and inflation has caused one major shift in the financial sector, one that drove Warren Buffett out of consumer credit stocks like Capital One Financial Co. (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/cof#NYSE">COF</a>) over the past quarter. Credit card delinquencies are on the rise, and so are car repossession rates in their 23% annual spike.
Ultimately, the personal savings rate ended up negative in recent readings, meaning items like clothing and other discretionary items will likely be first to be put out of the monthly spending budget from consumers. Investors can probably guess what happens next to stocks that rely too much on domestic demand for these products, such as Lululemon.
<h2>The Trends Are Clear for Lululemon: Here Are the Key Details</h2>
Lululemon stock had been an investor favorite since the COVID-19 pandemic, when the Fed cut interest rates to a near historical low, an event that helped Lululemon see better prospects. However, today&#39;s rate cuts come up against the weakening consumer state, which won&#39;t probably have the same effect on the stock as they had a few years ago.
Wall Street analysts know this, and those at Raymond James, Citigroup, Deutsche Bank all downgraded Lululemon stock&#39;s price target over the past month. This shift in sentiment serves as a warning for investors to consider, one that is weighted against these fundamental trends that also work against the stock.
More than that, bearish traders decided to raid the stock recently as well, as Lululemon stock&#39;s short interest rose by as much as 10.8% in the past month, part of a quarterly trend higher. This new sentiment can be seen in the company&#39;s price action lately as well.
Lululemon stock now trades at a low 50% of its 52-week high, meaning a deep bear market in the company&#39;s value perception. The changing sentiment can also be attributed to Wall Street&#39;s earnings per share (EPS) projections for the next 12 months.
Analysts predict that Lululemon will see only $2.85 EPS compared to today&#39;s $3.15, calling for a net decline of 9.5% to bring the bearish thesis home. Despite the sock already trading at a low, investors should consider waiting a bit before forgiving its fall.
<h2>Why Nike and Skechers Are the Better Buys Right Now</h2>
Counting with a much bigger international presence, both Nike and Skechers are able to stay away from the potentially bigger contractions to be seen from the consumer sector in the United States, which is why Wall Street has treated both of them a bit better.
Not to mention, mega investor Bill Ackman recently took advantage of Nike&#39;s sell-off to buy up a sizeable stake in the company, showing investors that value is in Nike rather than Lululemon stock despite both suffering from similar declines. Here&#39;s what Wall Street had to say about Nike.
The consensus price target lies at $96.5 today, calling for up to 8% upside from where the stock trades right now. This is after the double-digit rally that Ackman&#39;s purchase ignited as well. But that&#39;s not all, the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan decided to boost their holdings by 625.4% in Nike, bringing their net investment to $5.8 million today.
All told, Nike stock now trades at 72% of its 52-week high to be significantly above Lululemon.
Skechers brings a similar thesis to the market, as the stock sits at 92% of its 52-week high to show investors bullish momentum in recent months.
Analysts at Bank of America felt comfortable boosting the stock&#39;s price target up to $81 a share, daring it to rally by as much as 17% from where it trades today and also make a new yearly high. Short sellers are also starting to capitulate in front of this trend, as Skechers stock&#39;s short interest declined by 9.2% in the past month.
With declining short interest and increasing analyst confidence, Skechers appears poised for continued strength. If current trends persist, the stock could soon challenge its previous highs, further supported by strong market sentiment.
Fundamentally, these two have much better upside and safety than Lululemon, which is why investors should consider them as potential buys in the middle of a weakening consumer sentiment reading.
The article &quot;<a href="https://www.marketbeat.com/stock-ideas/these-3-stocks-show-how-to-navigate-declining-consumer-confidence/">These 3 Stocks Show How to Navigate Declining Consumer Confidence</a>&quot; first appeared on MarketBeat.

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Hurricane Helene left 4.7 million people without power at its peak and more than 1.5 million people remained without power as of Tuesday. Analysts at KeyBanc see this year's active hurricane season as a potential catalyst for Generac Holdings Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GNRC#NYSE">GNRC</a>) as consumers reach for back-up and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/09/41096388/hurricane-helene-102-dead-2-million-without-power-after-storm-destruction-in-6-states">portable power generators</a>.
The Details:
KeyBanc Capital Markets released an alert highlighting average daily power outages reached approximately 32 million in the third quarter of 2024, 82% higher than the historical average and up 154% year-over-year.
Analysts noted the quarter was "bookended" by two major hurricanes, Hurricane Beryl which made landfall on July 8 and Hurricane Helene which made landfall on Sept. 26. The firm said two outbreaks of strong storms across the Midwest and Hurricane Francine's landfall in Louisiana also contributed to the record outages during the quarter.
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KeyBanc pointed to Generac as positioned to benefit from the most active quarter for power outages since 2018 as the historically active summer of power outages likely drove a renewed interest in backup power sources. Generac shares have climbed nearly 9% over the past five days following Hurricane Helene's landfall, and the stock is up more than 25% over the past six months.&nbsp;
Generac could see a lift in revenue driven by increased purchases likely to have been made ahead of Hurricane Helene. The company will report its third-quarter financial results at the end of October with estimated earnings of $1.94 per share, according to data from <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/?gspk=YWRhbWVja2VydDUzMzY&amp;gsxid=zBMR4PKmcgBw">Benzinga Pro</a>.&nbsp;
GNRC Price Action: According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/?gspk=YWRhbWVja2VydDUzMzY&amp;gsxid=zBMR4PKmcgBw">Benzinga Pro</a>, Generac shares are up 1.48% at $160.51 at the time of publication Wednesday.
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JP Morgan analyst Matthew Boss maintains Nike (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NKE#NYSE">NKE</a>) with a Neutral and lowers the price target from $80 to $77.

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Mullen Automotive, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MULN#NASDAQ">MULN</a>) shares are<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/movers" rel="noreferrer noopener"> trading lower on Wednesday.</a>
The company expects to report $4.5 million in revenue for the quarter ending September 30, 2024, a significant increase of 6,791% compared to the $65,235 <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/24/10/g41141064/mullen-announces-significant-revenue-increase-and-reduction-in-spending" rel="noreferrer noopener">reported for the quarter ending June 30.</a>
As of today, the company has received $11.9 million and expects an additional $600,000 from investors, representing 25% of their additional investment rights. Mullen also has an investment commitment of $150 million through its equity line, which allows it to offer common stock, subject to market and other conditions.
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&#8220;We are going into the remainder of 2024 with strong momentum, and I am focused on closing out the calendar year on an extremely positive trajectory,&#8221; said CEO and chairman of Mullen Automotive.
The company reported a monthly cash burn of $12.8 million for the quarter ending June 30, down from a monthly cash burn of&nbsp;$18.1 million for the quarter ending March 31, representing a 30% decrease of $5.3 million per month.
For the quarter ending September 30, Mullen&#8217;s monthly cash burn is estimated to be around $12.7 million.
Looking ahead, the company plans to continue reducing its cash burn through operational improvements throughout 2025, with the expectation of achieving <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/calendars/guidance" rel="noreferrer noopener">cash flow breakeven by December 2025.</a>
According to&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://pro.benzinga.com/?gspk=YWRhbWVja2VydDUzMzY&amp;gsxid=zBMR4PKmcgBw" rel="noreferrer noopener">Benzinga Pro</a>, MULN stock has slumped over 99% in the past year.
Price Action: MULN shares are trading lower by 2.17% to $3.15&nbsp;at last check Wednesday.
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ICoreConnect, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ICCT#NASDAQ">ICCT</a>) shares are moving higher Wednesday after the company announced it agreed to sell its managed service provider division <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/41137497">to The 20 LLC</a>.
The Details: ICoreConnect anticipates that the divestiture will provide a plethora of benefits for the company.
The company said that the divesture will, &#8220;generate capital that will be used to reduce debt and reinvest in core areas of the business.&#8221; In addition, ICoreConnect expects the divestiture will allow the company to allocate resources more effectively.
Furthermore, this decision aligns with the company&#8217;s objective to streamline operations and prioritize higher-margin SaaS opportunities that better support its long-term strategic vision.
Lastly, the company said, &#8220;a leaner organizational structure will reduce complexity and enhance the company&#8217;s ability to quickly respond to market dynamics and competitive pressures.&#8221;
How To Buy ICoreConnect Stock
By now you're likely curious about how to participate in the market for iCoreConnect (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ICCT#NASDAQ">ICCT</a>) &#8211; be it to purchase shares, or even attempt to bet against the company.
Buying shares is typically done through a brokerage account. You can find a list of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/best-stock-trading-platforms">possible trading platforms here.</a> Many will allow you to buy ‘fractional shares,' which allows you to own portions of stock without buying an entire share. For example, some stock, like Berkshire Hathaway, or Amazon.com, can cost thousands of dollars to own just one share. However, if you only want to invest a fraction of that, brokerages will allow you to do so. 
In the the case of iCoreConnect (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ICCT#NASDAQ">ICCT</a>), which is trading at $0.51 as of publishing time, $100 would buy you 196.08 shares of stock.
If you're looking to bet against a company, the process is more complex. You'll need access to an options trading platform, or a broker who will allow you to ‘go short' a share of stock by lending you the shares to sell. The process of shorting a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock">stock can be found at this resource.</a> Otherwise, if your broker allows you to trade options, you can either buy a put option, or sell a call option at a strike price above where shares are currently trading &#8211; either way it allows you to profit off of the share price decline.
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ICCT Price Action: At the time of writing, ICoreConnect stock is moving 41.3% higher at 49 cents, according to data from <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>.
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