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BMO Capital analyst Etienne Ricard maintains Sprott (TSX:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SII#TSX">SII</a>) with a Outperform and raises the price target from C$80 to C$94.

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BMO Capital Maintains Outperform on Sprott, Raises Price Target to C$94

Shares of Core Scientific Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CORZ#NASDAQ">CORZ</a>) are up Thursday following a report suggesting CoreWeave inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRWV#NASDAQ">CRWV</a>) is in discussions to acquire the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/25/06/46102704/coreweave-stock-is-moving-lower-wednesday-whats-going-on">bitcoin mining and hosting company.</a>
What To Know: According to<a href="https://www.wsj.com/business/deals/coreweave-in-talks-to-buy-core-scientific-ed821c09"> the Wall Street Journal</a>, the two companies are in talks and could finalize a deal in the coming weeks if talks proceed without issue. CoreWeave previously made an unsuccessful attempt to acquire Core Scientific about a year ago, offering $5.75 per share at the time; a bid that was rejected for undervaluing the business. Core Scientific shares now trade at more than double that earlier offer, giving the company a market capitalization of roughly $3.7 billion.
Core Scientific operates one of the largest high-powered digital infrastructure platforms in North America focused on bitcoin mining and hosting services. The company has seen growing interest amid a shortage of data center space and power capacity as demand from AI-related workloads continues to rise. It also maintains a significant 12-year hosting partnership with CoreWeave, delivering large-scale capacity for AI computing operations. 
CoreWeave, which went public in March and is valued at approximately $75 billion, specializes in cloud infrastructure for AI workloads. It serves major clients like Microsoft, its largest customer and acts as a middle layer offering access to Nvidia GPUs for firms such as Meta and IBM.
While Core Scientific shares rose on the takeover speculation, CoreWeave's stock slipped slightly reflecting typical market reactions in acquisition scenarios where the buyer faces potential integration or financing challenges.
Price Action: Core scientific shares were up 24% at $15.25 and Coreweave shares were down 1.13% at $157.80 at the time of writing, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard?new_user=False&amp;backend=google-oauth2">Benzinga pro.</a>
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Wall Street entered full rally mode on Thursday, with the Nasdaq 100 extending its record-setting climb and the S&amp;P 500 approaching its February peak, as easing geopolitical fears and renewed hopes for a dovish Federal <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/federal-reserve">Reserve lifted investor sentiment.</a>
By midday in New York, the S&amp;P 500 was up 0.7% to 6,136, just nine points shy of its all-time high of 6,145. The Nasdaq 100 rose another 0.7% to 22,400, marking yet another intraday record.
Meanwhile, small caps surged, with the Russell 2000 jumping 1%, outperforming the broader market.
On the macro front, the first-quarter GDP was revised downward to -0.5% from the previous -0.2% figure, primarily due to a widening goods trade deficit linked to weaker exports. Yet, other data released Thursday painted a more positive picture.
Factory orders in May soared by 16.4% month-over-month to $343.6 billion, marking the biggest increase since July 2014. That followed a revised 6.6% drop in April and smashed market expectations of an 8.5% gain. Weekly jobless claims fell by 10,000 to 236,000 in the week ending June 21, while economists had forecast no change — another sign of labor market resilience.
Currency markets added fuel to the equity rally. The U.S. dollar index fell to 97, its lowest level since February 2022, as traders increasingly bet that the next Fed chair nominee — with a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/author/piero-cingari">shortlist reportedly down to four or five names</a> — will favor a dovish stance, potentially setting the stage for deeper rate cuts in 2026.
All S&amp;P 500 sectors traded in the green, except real estate. Energy stocks outperformed, rebounding after sharp down days as crude oil prices rose 2% to $66 per barrel.
Other commodities — especially metals — also rose, fueled by dollar weakness. Silver rose 1.2%, while palladium and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/commodities/25/06/46120819/platinum-miners-forecasts-stocks">platinum</a> spiked 6.1% and 4.3%, respectively. Copper rose 2.8% hitting a three-month high, while gold held steady at $3,330 per ounce.
Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) was unchanged at $107,220. 
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Thursday&#8217;s Performance In Major U.S. Indices, ETFs</h1>
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<table class="has-fixed-layout">
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Major Indices </td>
<td>Price</td>
<td>% Chg</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>• Russell 2000</td>
<td>2,158.05</td>
<td>+1.0%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>• Dow Jones</td>
<td>43,355.44</td>
<td>+0.9%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>• Nasdaq 100</td>
<td>22,403.44</td>
<td>+0.7%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>• S&amp;P 500</td>
<td>6,136.45</td>
<td>+0.7%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Updated at 1:00 p.m. ET</figcaption></figure>
According to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/?utm_source=BZprocontent&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1">Benzinga Pro</a>&nbsp;data:
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<li>The Vanguard S&amp;P 500 ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VOO#NYSE">VOO</a>) rose 0.66% to $563.41.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIA#NYSE">DIA</a>) rose 0.8% to $433.26.</li>
<li>The tech-heavy&nbsp;Invesco QQQ Trust Series&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>)&nbsp;soared 0.7% to $544.72.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;iShares Russell 2000 ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IWM#NYSE">IWM</a>) rallied 1% to $214.05.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;Energy&nbsp;Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLE#NYSE">XLE</a>) outperformed, up 1.5%; the&nbsp;Real Estate&nbsp;Select Sector SPDR Fund&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLRE#NYSE">XLRE</a>) lagged, down 0.8%.</li>
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<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Thursday&#8217;s Stock Movers</h1>
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<li>Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) surged past $155 per share to hit record highs, becoming the world's most valuable company at $3.8 trillion.</li>
<li>Micron Technology Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MU#NASDAQ">MU</a>) slipped 1.1%, even after delivering <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings/analyst-color/25/06/46121658/micron-impresses-wall-street-with-strong-q3-earnings-continued-strength-in-ai-data-center">stronger-than-expected quarterly earnings</a>.</li>
<li>Other stocks reacting to earnings included Acuity Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AYI#NYSE">AYI</a>), up 7.1%; McCormick Company Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MKC#NYSE">MKC</a>), up 5.2% and Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WBA#NASDAQ">WBA</a>), up 0.8%.</li>
<li>Freeport-McMoRan Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FCX#NYSE">FCX</a>) jumped 8%, lifted by rising metal prices, with industry peers Southern Copper Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SCCO#NYSE">SCCO</a>), Albemarle Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ALB#NYSE">ALB</a>), and Alcoa Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AA#NYSE">AA</a>) all rallying between 7% and 8%.</li>
<li>Equinix Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EQIX#NASDAQ">EQIX</a>) sank 8% after unveiling a long-term growth outlook that underwhelmed investors.</li>
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Stocks Rally To New Highs, Dollar Tumbles To 40-Month Lows: What's Driving Markets Thursday?

This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders will search for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges heavily from its normal worth. High amounts of trading activity could push option prices to exaggerated or underestimated levels. 
Below are some instances of options activity happening in the Financials sector: 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>C</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>07/25/25</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
<td>$50.5K</td>
<td>174</td>
<td>62.4K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>COIN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>07/03/25</td>
<td>$380.00</td>
<td>$91.5K</td>
<td>3.6K</td>
<td>6.4K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SOFI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$25.00</td>
<td>$52.7K</td>
<td>21.5K</td>
<td>1.2K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>HOOD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>10/17/25</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
<td>$32.6K</td>
<td>2.7K</td>
<td>880</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>XYZ</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$70.00</td>
<td>$99.7K</td>
<td>3.2K</td>
<td>349</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GS</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$685.00</td>
<td>$44.8K</td>
<td>153</td>
<td>174</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AFRM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/18/26</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
<td>$26.6K</td>
<td>152</td>
<td>131</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MS</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/18/26</td>
<td>$145.00</td>
<td>$47.7K</td>
<td>317</td>
<td>69</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>V</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/18/26</td>
<td>$325.00</td>
<td>$231.8K</td>
<td>45</td>
<td>51</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>LMND</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/20/26</td>
<td>$42.00</td>
<td>$35.2K</td>
<td>35</td>
<td>42</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These bullet-by-bullet explanations have been constructed using the accompanying table. 
• Regarding C (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/C#NYSE">C</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 29 day(s) on July 25, 2025. Parties traded 500 contract(s) at a $90.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 10 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $50.5K, with a price of $101.0 per contract. There were 174 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 62481 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding COIN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COIN#NASDAQ">COIN</a>), we observe a call option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 7 day(s) on July 3, 2025. Parties traded 80 contract(s) at a $380.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $91.5K, with a price of $1144.0 per contract. There were 3601 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 6447 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For SOFI (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SOFI#NASDAQ">SOFI</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 568 day(s) on January 15, 2027. This event was a transfer of 197 contract(s) at a $25.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 14 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $52.7K, with a price of $268.0 per contract. There were 21522 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1245 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding HOOD (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HOOD#NASDAQ">HOOD</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 113 day(s) on October 17, 2025. Parties traded 31 contract(s) at a $90.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 5 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $32.6K, with a price of $1053.0 per contract. There were 2728 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 880 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For XYZ (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XYZ#NYSE">XYZ</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 204 day(s) on January 16, 2026. This event was a transfer of 134 contract(s) at a $70.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 4 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $99.7K, with a price of $744.0 per contract. There were 3286 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 349 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For GS (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GS#NYSE">GS</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 22 day(s) on July 18, 2025. This event was a transfer of 20 contract(s) at a $685.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 12 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $44.8K, with a price of $2240.0 per contract. There were 153 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 174 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For AFRM (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AFRM#NASDAQ">AFRM</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 357 day(s) on June 18, 2026. This event was a transfer of 25 contract(s) at a $90.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $26.6K, with a price of $1065.0 per contract. There were 152 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 131 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For MS (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MS#NYSE">MS</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 357 day(s) on June 18, 2026. This event was a transfer of 35 contract(s) at a $145.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $47.7K, with a price of $1365.0 per contract. There were 317 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 69 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For V (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/V#NYSE">V</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 540 day(s) on December 18, 2026. This event was a transfer of 39 contract(s) at a $325.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 14 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $231.8K, with a price of $5945.0 per contract. There were 45 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 51 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding LMND (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LMND#NYSE">LMND</a>), we observe a call option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 267 day(s) on March 20, 2026. Parties traded 30 contract(s) at a $42.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $35.2K, with a price of $1175.0 per contract. There were 35 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 42 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more news on unusual options activity</a>. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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10 Financials Stocks Whale Activity In Today's Session

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This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders will search for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges heavily from its normal worth. High amounts of trading activity could push option prices to exaggerated or underestimated levels. 
Below are some instances of options activity happening in the Consumer Discretionary sector: 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>TSLA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/27/25</td>
<td>$330.00</td>
<td>$35.3K</td>
<td>18.2K</td>
<td>93.8K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMZN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/27/25</td>
<td>$215.00</td>
<td>$43.8K</td>
<td>31.2K</td>
<td>50.2K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CMG</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>07/03/25</td>
<td>$55.00</td>
<td>$96.6K</td>
<td>12.1K</td>
<td>2.9K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NKE</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>07/03/25</td>
<td>$61.00</td>
<td>$31.5K</td>
<td>3.0K</td>
<td>2.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>HSAI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$20.00</td>
<td>$29.9K</td>
<td>1.2K</td>
<td>965</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>EAT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$130.00</td>
<td>$90.1K</td>
<td>3.5K</td>
<td>707</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>LI</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/20/26</td>
<td>$27.00</td>
<td>$182.5K</td>
<td>465</td>
<td>607</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>LULU</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$200.00</td>
<td>$50.7K</td>
<td>212</td>
<td>81</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BABA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$140.00</td>
<td>$37.7K</td>
<td>9</td>
<td>55</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MELI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$2800.00</td>
<td>$940.5K</td>
<td>128</td>
<td>45</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These itemized elaborations have been created using the accompanying table. 
• Regarding TSLA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 1 day(s) on June 27, 2025. Parties traded 101 contract(s) at a $330.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 8 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $35.3K, with a price of $350.0 per contract. There were 18260 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 93841 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding AMZN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>), we observe a call option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 1 day(s) on June 27, 2025. Parties traded 200 contract(s) at a $215.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $43.8K, with a price of $219.0 per contract. There were 31250 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 50224 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding CMG (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CMG#NYSE">CMG</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 7 day(s) on July 3, 2025. Parties traded 2597 contract(s) at a $55.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 21 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $96.6K, with a price of $37.0 per contract. There were 12103 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2949 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding NKE (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NKE#NYSE">NKE</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 7 day(s) on July 3, 2025. Parties traded 151 contract(s) at a $61.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 3 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $31.5K, with a price of $209.0 per contract. There were 3057 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2187 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding HSAI (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HSAI#NASDAQ">HSAI</a>), we observe a call option sweep with neutral sentiment. It expires in 22 day(s) on July 18, 2025. Parties traded 100 contract(s) at a $20.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 6 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $29.9K, with a price of $299.0 per contract. There were 1224 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 965 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding EAT (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EAT#NYSE">EAT</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 204 day(s) on January 16, 2026. Parties traded 15 contract(s) at a $130.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 11 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $90.1K, with a price of $6010.0 per contract. There were 3558 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 707 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding LI (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LI#NASDAQ">LI</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 267 day(s) on March 20, 2026. Parties traded 500 contract(s) at a $27.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 23 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $182.5K, with a price of $365.0 per contract. There were 465 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 607 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For LULU (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LULU#NASDAQ">LULU</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be neutral, expiring in 204 day(s) on January 16, 2026. This event was a transfer of 10 contract(s) at a $200.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $50.7K, with a price of $5075.0 per contract. There were 212 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 81 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For BABA (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BABA#NYSE">BABA</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be neutral, expiring in 568 day(s) on January 15, 2027. This event was a transfer of 25 contract(s) at a $140.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 5 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $37.7K, with a price of $1500.0 per contract. There were 9 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 55 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For MELI (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MELI#NASDAQ">MELI</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 204 day(s) on January 16, 2026. This event was a transfer of 45 contract(s) at a $2800.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $940.5K, with a price of $20900.0 per contract. There were 128 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 45 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more about unusual options activity</a>. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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10 Consumer Discretionary Stocks Whale Activity In Today's Session

This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders often look for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges away from its normal worth. Abnormal amounts of trading activity could push option prices to hyperbolic or underperforming levels. 
Below are some instances of options activity happening in the Information Technology sector: 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>NVDA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/27/25</td>
<td>$155.00</td>
<td>$104.4K</td>
<td>109.7K</td>
<td>244.6K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CORZ</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>08/15/25</td>
<td>$15.00</td>
<td>$76.6K</td>
<td>22.1K</td>
<td>16.3K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>IREN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$13.00</td>
<td>$157.9K</td>
<td>18.6K</td>
<td>9.5K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MRVL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/27/25</td>
<td>$75.00</td>
<td>$28.2K</td>
<td>14.1K</td>
<td>8.3K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>INTC</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>07/03/25</td>
<td>$23.00</td>
<td>$106.5K</td>
<td>17.5K</td>
<td>5.7K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$155.00</td>
<td>$83.3K</td>
<td>16.1K</td>
<td>3.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CRCL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/27/25</td>
<td>$200.00</td>
<td>$63.6K</td>
<td>2.6K</td>
<td>2.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>QUBT</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>07/03/25</td>
<td>$17.00</td>
<td>$41.3K</td>
<td>661</td>
<td>975</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AVGO</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/27/25</td>
<td>$270.00</td>
<td>$30.6K</td>
<td>566</td>
<td>974</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AAPL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$230.00</td>
<td>$101.8K</td>
<td>8.2K</td>
<td>706</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These bullet-by-bullet explanations have been constructed using the accompanying table. 
• For NVDA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 1 day(s) on June 27, 2025. This event was a transfer of 567 contract(s) at a $155.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 18 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $104.4K, with a price of $185.0 per contract. There were 109745 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 244656 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For CORZ (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CORZ#NASDAQ">CORZ</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 50 day(s) on August 15, 2025. This event was a transfer of 428 contract(s) at a $15.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $76.6K, with a price of $179.0 per contract. There were 22190 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 16304 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For IREN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IREN#NASDAQ">IREN</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 22 day(s) on July 18, 2025. This event was a transfer of 1500 contract(s) at a $13.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 4 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $157.9K, with a price of $106.0 per contract. There were 18664 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 9557 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding MRVL (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MRVL#NASDAQ">MRVL</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 1 day(s) on June 27, 2025. Parties traded 57 contract(s) at a $75.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 3 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $28.2K, with a price of $495.0 per contract. There were 14123 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 8316 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding INTC (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTC#NASDAQ">INTC</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 7 day(s) on July 3, 2025. Parties traded 3791 contract(s) at a $23.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 30 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $106.5K, with a price of $28.0 per contract. There were 17553 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 5709 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding AMD (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 22 day(s) on July 18, 2025. Parties traded 391 contract(s) at a $155.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 35 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $83.3K, with a price of $213.0 per contract. There were 16194 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 3159 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For CRCL (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRCL#NYSE">CRCL</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 1 day(s) on June 27, 2025. This event was a transfer of 30 contract(s) at a $200.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $63.6K, with a price of $2120.0 per contract. There were 2691 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2148 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding QUBT (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QUBT#NASDAQ">QUBT</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 7 day(s) on July 3, 2025. Parties traded 516 contract(s) at a $17.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 15 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $41.3K, with a price of $80.0 per contract. There were 661 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 975 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For AVGO (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVGO#NASDAQ">AVGO</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 1 day(s) on June 27, 2025. This event was a transfer of 120 contract(s) at a $270.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 3 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $30.6K, with a price of $255.0 per contract. There were 566 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 974 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding AAPL (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>), we observe a call option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 568 day(s) on January 15, 2027. Parties traded 51 contract(s) at a $230.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $101.8K, with a price of $1998.0 per contract. There were 8290 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 706 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more about unusual options activity</a>. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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10 Information Technology Stocks Whale Activity In Today's Session

BMO Capital analyst Brian Quast downgrades Ascot Resources (TSX:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AOT#TSX">AOT</a>) from Outperform to Market Perform.

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<a href="https://techcrunch.com/2025/06/26/rivian-cuts-dozens-on-manufacturing-team-ahead-of-r2-launch/">https://techcrunch.com/2025/06/26/rivian-cuts-dozens-on-manufacturing-team-ahead-of-r2-launch/</a>

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'Rivian cuts dozens on manufacturing team ahead of R2 launch'- Techcrunch

Susquehanna analyst Mehdi Hosseini maintains Micron Technology (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MU#NASDAQ">MU</a>) with a Positive and raises the price target from $150 to $160.

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Starbucks Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SBUX#NASDAQ">SBUX</a>) is reportedly navigating heightened union tensions as Workers United launches a bold initiative encouraging labor organizers<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings/analyst-color/25/06/46053495/starbucks-green-apron-expansion-to-boost-service-but-squeeze-earnings-through-2027" rel="noreferrer noopener"> to apply for barista roles</a>.
The union&#8217;s move coincides with Starbucks&#8217; plans to bolster store staffing, potentially turning the company&#8217;s hiring spree into an unexpected organizing opportunity, Financial Times <a target="_blank" href="https://www.ft.com/content/89218b42-630e-4e8e-9720-b6b680c2022e" rel="noreferrer noopener">reports</a>.
Through a public campaign on social media, Workers United is recruiting &#8220;salts&#8221;—activists who seek employment with the aim of organizing from within.
Also Read: <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/06/46066854/starbucks-denies-full-china-exit-amid-stake-sale-talks-as-market-share-slips-to-14" rel="noreferrer noopener">Starbucks Denies Full China Exit Amid Stake Sale Talks As Market Share Slips To 14%</a>
The initiative comes as the union has successfully won elections at 600 of Starbucks&#8217; more than 10,300 U.S. company-operated locations,
Starbucks executives recently acknowledged that prior staffing cuts weakened customer service. They subsequently announced a plan to expand headcount starting in August.
Last month, the union posted a call for applicants to join a new program that would assist them in landing jobs and organizing efforts from inside the cafés.
This open recruitment for salting reflects a strategic escalation and comes amid ongoing—but tense—contract negotiations with Starbucks. Walkouts over a new dress code last month underscored the strained relationship.
Starbucks criticized the union&#8217;s recruitment campaign, urging it to redirect energy toward finalizing a contract.
Sara Kelly, Starbucsk Chief Partner Officer, noted that more than 30 tentative agreements had been reached. She also warned against using resources to insert outside organizers, Financial Times adds.
Cornell labor expert Kate Bronfenbrenner explained that publicizing salting efforts signals sustained union pressure and intent to continue organizing efforts regardless of company resistance.
Meanwhile, Starbucks is denying reports it is considering a full exit from China. A spokesperson told Reuters the company isn't pursuing a full sale.
The Seattle-based company reportedly initiated a formal sale process in May, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/06/46066854/starbucks-denies-full-china-exit-amid-stake-sale-talks-as-market-share-slips-to-14">with Goldman Sachs advising</a>.
Price Action: SBUX shares are trading lower by 0.48% to $90.62 at last check Thursday.
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Dogecoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/doge/usd">DOGE</a>) is approaching a pivotal support zone that could define its trend for <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/dogecoin-doge-price-prediction">the remainder of the cycle</a>.
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<td>Ticker</td>
<td>Price</td>
<td>Market Cap</td>
<td>7-Day Trend</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Dogecoin</td>
<td>(CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/doge/usd">DOGE</a>)</td>
<td>$0.1598</td>
<td>&nbsp;$23.9 billion</td>
<td>-5.6%&nbsp;</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Shiba Inu</td>
<td>(CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/shib/usd">SHIB</a>)</td>
<td>$0.00001122</td>
<td>&nbsp;$6.6 billion</td>
<td>-2.4%&nbsp;</td>
</tr>
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<td>Pepe</td>
<td>(CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/">PEPE</a>)</td>
<td>$0.059214</td>
<td>&nbsp;$3.9 billion</td>
<td>-10.3%&nbsp;</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</figure>
Trader Notes: Crypto analyst Kevin has <a href="https://x.com/Kev_Capital_TA/status/1938218851134489002">flagged</a> the $0.143–$0.127 range as the make-or-break level for Dogecoin. 
This zone aligns with a cluster of technical supports: the 200-week SMA/EMA, a long-term downtrend support line, and a historically key level on Dogecoin's weekly RSI.
Kevin notes that since DOGE broke out of its 1.5-year bear market in 2022, each revisit to this RSI support zone has marked a macro higher low, followed by higher highs. 
If this zone fails, it will break that structure and could mark the beginning of a longer-term bearish phase. 
If it holds, Kevin sees a strong risk-reward setup with upside continuation likely, especially if Bitcoin dominance remains high.
Trader Tardigrade drew comparisons to DOGE's previous cycle moves—$0.0003 to $0.0026 to $0.009—and suggests the current cycle could mirror that trajectory, potentially leading to jumps from $0.42 to $1.46 to $4.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Dogecoin?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Dogecoin</a> jumped from $0.0003 to $0.0026 to $0.009 in the last cycle &#x1f525; In this cycle, <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24DOGE&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">$DOGE</a> could see similar jumps, from $0.42 to $1.46 to $4 &#x1f680;<a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24DOGE&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">$DOGE</a>/M1 <a href="https://t.co/k6kbCrqdVW">pic.twitter.com/k6kbCrqdVW</a>
&mdash; Trader Tardigrade (@TATrader_Alan) <a href="https://twitter.com/TATrader_Alan/status/1938236825728127080?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 26, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Statistics: Bitinfocharts shows a rise in wallet accumulation: wallets holding 10 million–100 million DOGE increased from 747 (as of May 25) to 783 (June 25) while wallets with 1 million–10 million DOGE rose from 4,204 to 4,228.
Coinglass data shows DOGE derivatives open interest increased 2.7% to $.8 billion, while volume expanded 11.2% to $3 billion. Liquidations in the past 24 hours stood at $4.09 million with long liquidations at $2.99 million.
Community News: Bitwise Asset Management has filed updated <a href="https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/2053791/000121390025058120/ea0246815-s1a1_bitwise.htm">S-1</a> forms with the SEC, including a Bitwise Dogecoin ETF, a move that would provide exposure to DOGE without requiring direct token ownership.
Dogecoin core contributor Mishaboar <a href="https://x.com/mishaboar/status/1936838567445102769">voiced</a> criticism toward major influencers in the DOGE space. 
He claims many who previously amplified Elon Musk's pro-Trump messages have begun deleting posts and walking back their public stance. 
Mishaboar slammed this behaviour as cowardly, warning that such influence, even when retracted, has real impact.
"These influencers built their platforms on Dogecoin's back, and now they're using it to amplify misguided political and billionaire-driven narratives," he said.
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Susquehanna analyst James Friedman maintains MercadoLibre (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MELI#NASDAQ">MELI</a>) with a Positive and raises the price target from $2840 to $2975.

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Edgewise Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EWTX#NASDAQ">EWTX</a>), a biotechnology company focused on developing treatments for rare muscle disorders, recently unveiled promising results from its <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/health-care">sevasemten program</a> for Becker muscular dystrophy (BMD) and Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD). 
Both are progressive genetic disorders characterized by muscle weakness and degeneration, with DMD typically being more severe and having an earlier onset than BMD.
On Thursday, the company announced data from MESA. This open-label extension trial provides continued access to sevasemten to participants with Becker who were previously enrolled in ARCH or completed CANYON, GRAND CANYON, or DUNE.
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As of the&nbsp;March 2025&nbsp;data cut, 99% of eligible participants (n=85) are enrolled in MESA. The MESA data demonstrated sustained disease stabilization.
CANYON participants who rolled over to MESA showed increased North Star Ambulatory Assessment (NSAA) scores over 18 months (0.8 point improvement from baseline), with a trend toward improvement in placebo participants switching to sevasemten (0.2 point improvement since <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/06/n46110778/edgewise-therapeutics-reports-positive-results-on-sevasemten-program-for-becker-and-duchenne-muscu" rel="noreferrer noopener">initiation of sevasemten)</a>.
NSAA measures functional motor abilities in ambulant (who can walk) children with Duchenne. During the 18 months of sevasemten treatment, participants&#8217; NSAA scores continued to diverge relative to the expected functional declines seen in multiple Becker natural history studies.
Further, NSAA scores for ARCH participants who rolled over to MESA remained stable after three years of treatment. Sevasemten demonstrates a favorable safety profile after up to three years of treatment.&nbsp;
Edgewise recently completed a Type C meeting with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
While the FDA deemed the CANYON data insufficient for accelerated approval, the Agency reiterated that NSAA is a clinically meaningful endpoint for traditional approval.
Accelerated approval is an FDA pathway that allows for earlier approval of drugs for serious conditions that fill an unmet medical need, based on a surrogate endpoint (a measure that is reasonably likely to predict clinical benefit). 
However, it requires confirmatory trials post-approval. Traditional approval, on the other hand, typically requires more extensive clinical trial data demonstrating direct clinical benefit.
GRAND CANYON is highly powered to show a statistically significant difference in NSAA versus placebo over 18 months and is on track for topline data in the fourth quarter of 2026.&nbsp;
The company also announced topline data from its Phase 2 Duchenne trials, LYNX and FOX.
The goals were to explore a range of doses to assess safety and identify a potentially beneficial dose for Phase 3. Across both studies, sevasemten was well-tolerated at target doses.
LYNX is an ongoing Phase 2 trial to evaluate the effect of sevasemten on safety, biomarkers of muscle damage, and function in four- to nine-year-old participants with Duchenne treated with sevasemten.
The company identified a dose of 10 mg to evaluate in Phase 3.&nbsp;
Similar to the LYNX design, FOX is an ongoing Phase 2 trial to evaluate the effect of sevasemten on safety, biomarkers of muscle damage, and function in six- to 14-year-old participants with Duchenne who have been previously treated with gene therapy.
The company plans to meet with the FDA in the fourth quarter of 2025 to discuss a Phase 3 design, including input on the patient population and endpoints, with plans to initiate the pivotal study in 2026.
Price Action: EWTX stock is down 11.6% at $12.68 at last check Thursday.
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<li>Stephen H. Rusckowski elected as Chairman of the Supervisory Board after AGM; former Chairman Lawrence A. Rosen did not stand for re-election following 12 years of service</li>
<li>Shareholders approve all resolutions at AGM – including first-ever annual cash dividend and a synthetic share repurchase authorization of up to $500 million</li>
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At the AGM, where 80.4% of QIAGEN's issued shares were represented, shareholders approved all proposed resolutions, including the initiation of an annual cash dividend and a new share repurchase authorization of up to $500 million.
Additionally, Prof. Dr. Elaine Mardis stepped down from the Supervisory Board after deciding not to stand for re-election. Prof. Dr. Mardis brought important scientific expertise to the Board since 2014, especially through her service on the Science &amp; Technology and Human Resources &amp; Compensation Committees.
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The AGM approved the re-appointment for one-year terms of the following Board members: Dr. Metin Colpan, Dr. Toralf Haag, Prof. Dr. Ross L. Levine, Mr. Bert van Meurs, Ms. Eva van Pelt, Dr. Eva Pisa, Ms. Elizabeth Tallett and Mr. Stephen H. Rusckowski.
Shareholders also approved the initiation of QIAGEN's first-ever annual cash dividend - a milestone that reflects QIAGEN's strong financial position and disciplined capital allocation strategy, which includes dividends in addition to organic investments, value-creating acquisitions and share repurchases.
The first dividend payment will be $0.25 per ordinary share, totaling approximately $54 million, with a record and ex-date of July 2, 2025, and payment date of July 10, 2025.
In addition, the AGM approved a new synthetic share repurchase authorization of up to $500 million, reinforcing QIAGEN's commitment to returning capital to shareholders while preserving financial flexibility to invest in innovation and long-term growth.

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