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Morgan Stanley analyst Joseph Moore maintains Broadcom (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVGO#NASDAQ">AVGO</a>) with a Overweight and raises the price target from $233 to $265.

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On CNBC, Jenny Harrington Announced Bought TripAdvisor

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Reported Earlier, 'U.S. Plans To Blacklist Company That Ordered TSMC Chip Found In Huawei Processor' - Economic Times

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On CNBC, Kevin Simpson Announces Trimmed Tesla Position

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Battalion Oil shares are trading lower after the company announced the termination of its merger agreement with Fury Resources due to financing issues.

On Wednesday, Boston Scientific Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BSX#NYSE">BSX</a>) revised the usage guidelines for its Polarx and Polarx FIT cryoablation balloon catheters following reports of serious injuries, including seven cases of esophageal <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/BSX" rel="noreferrer noopener">damage and four deaths</a>.
Boston Scientific is updating use instructions for POLARx Cryoablation Balloon Catheters due to a higher than anticipated number of reports of esophageal injury, specifically atrio-esophageal fistula, after catheter ablation procedures for atrial fibrillation.
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The <a target="_blank" href="https://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/medical-device-recalls/catheter-correction-boston-scientific-updates-use-instructions-polarx-and-polarx-fit-cryoablation?utm_medium=email&amp;utm_source=govdelivery" rel="noreferrer noopener">updates</a> emphasize the risk of atrio-esophageal fistula and practices that may minimize risk, based on the observation that location, frequency, and intensity of cryoablation applications may be contributing factors to this complication.
The use of affected product may cause serious adverse health consequences, including atrio-esophageal fistula leading to air bubbles blocking blood vessels in the brain (cerebral air embolism), stomach and intestinal (gastrointestinal) bleeding, a system-wide infection (septic shock), and death.
The devices, approved in the U.S. in August 2023, treat recurrent atrial fibrillation (an irregular heartbeat). Polarx has been in use in <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/23/08/n33642542/boston-scientific-receives-fda-approval-for-the-polarx-cryoablation-system" rel="noreferrer noopener">Europe since 2020</a>.
Updated instructions now emphasize:
<ul>
<li>Monitoring the catheter&#8217;s position relative to the esophagus.</li>
<li>Avoiding cryotherapy directly over the esophagus.</li>
<li>Using established practices for balloon positioning, esophageal monitoring, and nerve safety.</li>
</ul>
Earlier this week, Boston Scientific announced a&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/safety-communications/accolade-pacemaker-devices-boston-scientific-and-potential-need-early-device-replacement-fda-safety" rel="noreferrer noopener">recall</a> for a subset of Accolade pacemaker devices with an increased risk of permanently entering Safety Mode. This mode has limited functionality and has been associated with the pacemaker being unable to properly regulate the heart&#8217;s rhythm and rate in some patients.
A device that enters Safety Mode should be replaced. The increased risk of permanently entering Safety Mode in this subset of Accolade pacemaker devices is due to the battery underpowering the system because of a manufacturing issue.&nbsp;
Price Action: BSX stock is up 0.96% at $89.52 at last check Friday.
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Boston Scientific Updates Instructions for Cryoablation Balloons After Reports Of Severe Injuries

Cyngn shares are trading lower after the company announced it priced a $20 million follow on offering.

Novo Nordisk A/S (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVO#NYSE">NVO</a>) is seeing its stock spiral downwards, with shares plummeting 20% early Friday following the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/regulations/24/12/42623343/exclusive-weight-loss-market-experts-scoop-up-novo-nordisk-stock-after-worst-drop-since-2002-following-drug-trial-miss">release of Phase 3 trial data.</a>
While the headlines point to a new trial result that failed to meet expectations, the technical analysis reveals a deeper, more concerning picture of the stock&#8217;s momentum.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">NVO Stock Has Bearish Signals Across The Board</h2>
NVO's charts are filled with clear signs of weakness, and the technicals are currently dominated by bearish trends. 
Here&#8217;s a breakdown of what the indicators are signaling:
<ul>
<li>Exponential Moving Averages (EMAs): NVO stock is trading below its five, 20, and 50-day EMAs, marking a distinct downtrend. A sustained move below these averages generally indicates a lack of bullish momentum and suggests further downside potential in the near term.</li>
<li>Simple Moving Averages (SMAs): Novo Nordisk's stock price of $82.70 is significantly below its eight-day simple moving average (SMA) of $104.43, 20-day SMA of $106.54 and 50-day SMA of $109.23. With all these moving averages acting as resistance levels, the bearish sentiment remains entrenched. Furthermore, the price is well below the 200-day SMA of $126.23, reinforcing the ongoing downtrend.</li>
<li>MACD (Moving Average Convergence Divergence): The MACD reading of a negative 2.68 is a clear sign of negative momentum. A negative MACD indicates that the short-term moving averages are below the long-term averages, further validating the lack of bullish pressure and signaling that the stock could remain under selling pressure.</li>
<li>RSI (Relative Strength Index): NVO's RSI is currently at 18.58, a deeply oversold level. While this could suggest that the stock is due for a short-term bounce, it also points to how overextended NVO stock has become to the downside. Historically, an RSI this low can signal that a reversal is due, but with the broader trend still bearish, any bounce might be short-lived and met with renewed selling.</li>
</ul>
For now, NVO stock is in a strong technical downtrend, with little immediate indication that it will break free from the selling pressure.
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Novo Nordisk Stock Plummets: Bearish Signals Dominate After Drug Trial Miss

Furnishing and retailer Big Lots Inc.&#8217;s (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BIGGQ#OTC">BIGGQ</a>) Chapter 11 bankruptcy <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/09/40767067/another-retailer-takes-chapter-11-route-big-lots-files-for-bankruptcy-and-agrees-to-sell-assets-">filing in September</a> and impending store closures could benefit a close competitor, a Wall Street analyst says.
What Happened:&nbsp;On Sept. 9, Big Lots filed for Chapter 11 and announced a subsequent sale of its assets to Nexus Capital Management LP. The company&#8217;s stock was subsequently delisted from the New York Stock Exchange.
Its third-quarter financial report revealed a company struggling with declining sales, eroding margins and a continual bleeding of cash.
On Thursday, the Columbus, Ohio-based company said its sale to Nexus Capital fell through, noting it &#8220;continues to work toward completing an alternative going concern transaction with Nexus or another party.&#8221; 
CEO and President Bruce Thorn announced a going-out-of-business sale.
&#8220;We all have worked extremely hard and have taken every step to complete a going concern sale,&#8221; Thorn said. &#8220;While we remain hopeful that we can close an alternative going concern transaction, in order to protect the value of the Big Lots estate, we have made the difficult decision to begin the GOB process.&#8221;
The company will then presumably close its remaining <a href="https://local.biglots.com/">960</a> locations across Ohio, North Carolina, Texas, Florida and other states.
A Competitor Benefits: JPMorgan analyst Matthew R. Boss reiterated an Overweight rating for competitor Ollie&#8217;s Bargain Outlet Holdings Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OLLI#NASDAQ">OLLI</a>) following the Thursday announcement.
Boss foresees around 840 Big Lots store closures before early January. The analyst says the bankruptcy could lead to a &#8220;7%-9% market share capture opportunity&#8221; for Ollie&#8217;s due to its similar location exposure in the Midwest and on the East Coast.
Boss notes that Ollie&#8217;s gained 7% to 8% market share in its toys and entertainment department from Toys &#8220;R&#8221; Us following its bankruptcy in 2018. It also gained 9% market share from Bed Bath and Beyond&#8217;s domestics department following its 2023 bankruptcy.
Ollie&#8217;s Bargain stock has risen nearly 30% since the Big Lots bankruptcy news.
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Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bearish stance on Wells Fargo (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WFC#NYSE">WFC</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 WFC, it often means somebody knows something is about to happen.
So how do we know what these investors just did? 
Today, <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/?utm_source=insights">Benzinga</a>'s options scanner spotted 15 uncommon options trades for Wells Fargo.
This isn't normal.
The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 13% bullish and 73%, bearish.
Out of all of the special options we uncovered, 7 are puts, for a total amount of $255,590, and 8 are calls, for a total amount of $1,700,643.
<h3>What's The Price Target?</h3>
After evaluating the trading volumes and Open Interest, it's evident that the major market movers are focusing on a price band between $55.0 and $95.0 for Wells Fargo, spanning the last three months.
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Development</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 Wells Fargo'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 Wells Fargo's whale trades within a strike price range from $55.0 to $95.0 in the last 30 days. 
<h3>Wells Fargo Option Activity Analysis: Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1734716741_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>WFC</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$6.75</td>
<td>$6.65</td>
<td>$6.65</td>
<td>$65.00</td>
<td>$1.2M</td>
<td>20.5K</td>
<td>2.6K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>WFC</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$1.97</td>
<td>$1.96</td>
<td>$1.96</td>
<td>$80.00</td>
<td>$245.1K</td>
<td>2.3K</td>
<td>1.5K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>WFC</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$6.8</td>
<td>$6.7</td>
<td>$6.8</td>
<td>$75.00</td>
<td>$50.3K</td>
<td>1.3K</td>
<td>76</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>WFC</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$5.25</td>
<td>$5.2</td>
<td>$5.24</td>
<td>$72.50</td>
<td>$50.3K</td>
<td>1.1K</td>
<td>206</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>WFC</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$1.99</td>
<td>$1.95</td>
<td>$2.0</td>
<td>$80.00</td>
<td>$50.0K</td>
<td>2.3K</td>
<td>265</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 U.S.
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>Present Market Standing of Wells Fargo</h3>
<ul>
<li>Trading volume stands at 7,607,250, with WFC's price up by 3.07%, positioned at $70.97.</li>
<li>RSI indicators show the stock to be may be approaching oversold.</li>
<li>Earnings announcement expected in 26 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Expert Opinions on Wells Fargo</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 $80.8.
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&#x2A; An analyst from Goldman Sachs has decided to maintain their Buy rating on Wells Fargo, which currently sits at a price target of $82. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Compass Point continues to hold a Neutral rating for Wells Fargo, targeting a price of $83. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Keefe, Bruyette &amp; Woods has decided to maintain their Market Perform rating on Wells Fargo, which currently sits at a price target of $79. 
&#x2A; An analyst from UBS has decided to maintain their Buy rating on Wells Fargo, which currently sits at a price target of $85. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Piper Sandler keeps a Neutral rating on Wells Fargo with a target price of $75. 
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Smart Money Is Betting Big In WFC Options

Deep-pocketed investors have adopted a bullish approach towards Moderna (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MRNA#NASDAQ">MRNA</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 MRNA 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 Moderna. This level of activity is out of the ordinary.
The general mood among these heavyweight investors is divided, with 50% leaning bullish and 20% bearish. Among these notable options, 6 are puts, totaling $540,601, and 4 are calls, amounting to $293,263.
<h3>What's The Price Target?</h3>
Based on the trading activity, it appears that the significant investors are aiming for a price territory stretching from $35.0 to $125.0 for Moderna over the recent three months. 
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Development</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 Moderna'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 Moderna's whale trades within a strike price range from $35.0 to $125.0 in the last 30 days. 
<h3>Moderna Option Activity Analysis: Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1734716736_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 align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>MRNA</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$11.0</td>
<td>$10.65</td>
<td>$10.8</td>
<td>$35.00</td>
<td>$378.0K</td>
<td>246</td>
<td align="right">356</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MRNA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>06/18/26</td>
<td>$13.9</td>
<td>$9.65</td>
<td>$11.65</td>
<td>$50.00</td>
<td>$154.9K</td>
<td>673</td>
<td align="right">200</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MRNA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/18/26</td>
<td>$13.9</td>
<td>$11.7</td>
<td>$11.7</td>
<td>$50.00</td>
<td>$78.3K</td>
<td>673</td>
<td align="right">67</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MRNA</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$85.5</td>
<td>$83.5</td>
<td>$85.11</td>
<td>$125.00</td>
<td>$42.5K</td>
<td>12</td>
<td align="right">5</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MRNA</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$3.45</td>
<td>$3.35</td>
<td>$3.35</td>
<td>$35.00</td>
<td>$35.1K</td>
<td>3.1K</td>
<td align="right">109</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Moderna</h3>
Moderna is a commercial-stage biotech that was founded in 2010 and had its initial public offering in December 2018. The firm's mRNA technology was rapidly validated with its covid vaccine, which was authorized in the United States in December 2020. Moderna had 40 mRNA development candidates in clinical development as of September 2024. Programs span a wide range of therapeutic areas, including infectious disease, oncology, cardiovascular disease, and rare genetic diseases.
In light of the recent options history for Moderna, it's now appropriate to focus on the company itself. We aim to explore its current performance.
<h3>Moderna's Current Market Status</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a volume of 3,730,832, the price of MRNA is up 1.79% at $40.27. </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 62 days.</li>
</ul>
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Financial giants have made a conspicuous bullish move on Applied Digital. Our analysis of options history for Applied Digital (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/APLD#NASDAQ">APLD</a>) revealed 13 unusual trades.
Delving into the details, we found 53% of traders were bullish, while 0% showed bearish tendencies. Out of all the trades we spotted, 3 were puts, with a value of $145,940, and 10 were calls, valued at $500,205.
<h3>Expected Price Movements</h3>
Based on the trading activity, it appears that the significant investors are aiming for a price territory stretching from $3.0 to $12.0 for Applied Digital over the recent three months. 
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Development</h3>
In terms of liquidity and interest, the mean open interest for Applied Digital options trades today is 2774.0 with a total volume of 4,046.00.
In the following chart, we are able to follow the development of volume and open interest of call and put options for Applied Digital's big money trades within a strike price range of $3.0 to $12.0 over the last 30 days.
<h3>Applied Digital Option Volume And Open Interest Over Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1734716731_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Largest Options Trades Observed:</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>APLD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$3.4</td>
<td>$3.0</td>
<td>$3.18</td>
<td>$5.00</td>
<td>$96.6K</td>
<td>3.3K</td>
<td>600</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>APLD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$3.4</td>
<td>$3.0</td>
<td>$3.18</td>
<td>$5.00</td>
<td>$94.1K</td>
<td>3.3K</td>
<td>296</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>APLD</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$2.4</td>
<td>$2.3</td>
<td>$2.3</td>
<td>$7.00</td>
<td>$74.9K</td>
<td>194</td>
<td>326</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>APLD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$0.65</td>
<td>$0.6</td>
<td>$0.65</td>
<td>$10.00</td>
<td>$56.3K</td>
<td>17.4K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>APLD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$3.3</td>
<td>$3.1</td>
<td>$3.2</td>
<td>$5.00</td>
<td>$53.7K</td>
<td>801</td>
<td>264</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Applied Digital</h3>
Applied Digital Corp is a designer, developer, and operator of next-generation digital infrastructure across North America. It provides digital infrastructure solutions and cloud services to industries like High-Performance Computing (HPC) and Artificial Intelligence (AI). The company operates in the following business segments; Data Center Hosting Business, Cloud Services Business, and HPC Hosting Business. The majority of its revenue is generated from the Data Center Hosting Business which operates data centers to provide energized space to crypto mining customers.
<h3>Current Position of Applied Digital</h3>
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<li>RSI readings suggest the stock is currently is currently neutral between overbought and oversold.</li>
<li>Anticipated earnings release is in 25 days.</li>
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Warren Buffett, the &#8220;Oracle of Omaha,&#8221; shared significant thoughts on investing at the 2023 Berkshire Hathaway Annual Meeting. One of his main points? More people are making bad money choices – what he called &#8220;big dumb things&#8221; – because of the unprecedented ease of accessing other people's money.
According to Buffett, there has been a significant increase in opportunities for investors due to this phenomenon.&nbsp;
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Too Much Money, Too Easily</h2>
Buffett explained that it's now easier than ever to get money to start risky businesses, fund questionable projects or gamble on ideas that might not work. &#8220;You could start 10 or 15 dumb insurance companies in the last 10 years and you could become rich whether the business succeeded or not and the underwriters got paid and the lawyers got paid.&#8221; Because so much money is available, people and companies can make big mistakes that astute investors can learn to profit from.
He quipped that in Berkshire Hathaway's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BRK#NYSE">BRK</a>) 58 years, the number of people doing &#8220;dumb things&#8221; has only grown and these missteps are often amplified because it's now easier to attract money. "You couldn't get the money to do some of the dumb things we wanted to do," he joked.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">A Common Pitfall</h2>
Buffett explained that one of the main reasons people make poor decisions is an overwhelming focus on short-term results. From investor relations calls to financial forecasts, much of the market revolves around meeting or slightly beating expectations for the next quarter. This shortsighted approach creates a playground for <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/best-long-term-investments">long-term thinkers</a>.
Buffett stressed that looking years, if not decades, into the future and ignoring others are typically key components of successful investing. Most investors concentrate on completing spreadsheets for the current year, while Buffett and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/24/11/41689614/charlie-munger-was-so-proud-of-this-money-making-investment-but-then-bill-gates-came-along-and-a">Charlie Munger, his partner</a>, look for possibilities that will pay off in five, 10 or even 20 years.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Dumb Decisions Create Opportunities</h2>
So, why does this matter to the average investor? Buffett's main point is that other people's mistakes create chances for patient, smart investors. He said success doesn't come from chasing trends like AI or new industries. Instead, it's about finding good opportunities in the errors others make.
"What gives you opportunities is other people doing dumb things," Buffett said. He added that these mistakes aren't going away anytime soon.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">The Rise of &#8220;Selling Ideas&#8221;</h2>
Buffett also swiped at the broader financial industry, saying the real money these days isn't in outperforming the market but in selling ideas to others. Many companies and funds focus more on marketing their strategies to attract investors rather than delivering <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/best-long-term-mutual-funds">long-term value</a>. This, too, creates inefficiencies in the market that disciplined investors can exploit.
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Warren Buffett Says A Surge In People Doing 'Big Dumb Things' Is Tied To Historically Easy Access To Other People's Money

Wall Street is watching for developments in Washington, D.C. Friday after <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42607744/house-rejects-trump-endorsed-backup-plan-to-prevent-government-shutdown-and-suspend-debt-limit-lawmakers-chant-he">Thursday's failed attempt</a> to avert a government shutdown. Some stocks remain wobbly as the day wears on and a midnight deadline approaches. 
What Happened: The House turned down a contingency plan proposed by Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La) only hours before the vote Thursday. The proposal failed to secure the necessary two-thirds majority. 
Backed by President-elect Donald Trump, the funding bill ran into trouble mainly from Democrats due to its inclusion of a two-year debt limit suspension. The bill would have maintained government funding at existing levels through mid-March, suspended the debt limit for two years and allocated approximately $100 billion in disaster relief and about $10 billion for farmer economic assistance.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Market Movement, Sectors Affected </h2>
Defense Sector: Companies in the defense industry, such as Lockheed Martin (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LMT#NYSE">LMT</a>) , Northrop Grumman (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NOC#NYSE">NOC</a>) and L3Harris Technologies (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LHX#NYSE">LHX</a>) often depend heavily on government contracts. During a shutdown, delays in contract awards and payments can occur, potentially impacting cash flow and stock performance.
Health Care Sector: Firms that receive substantial revenue from government health care programs, like Medicare and Medicaid, might experience payment delays during the shutdown. This could affect companies such as UnitedHealth Group (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UNH#NYSE">UNH</a>) and Humana (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HUM#NYSE">HUM</a>).
Aerospace Sector: Aerospace companies that rely on federal contracts or regulatory approvals could face delays, potentially affecting their operations and stock prices. These stocks include Lockheed Martin and Boeing (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BA#NYSE">BA</a>)
Consumer, Retail Sectors: A shutdown can lead to furloughs for federal employees, resulting in delayed paychecks. This reduction in disposable income may decrease consumer spending over the holidays, adversely affecting retail companies and consumer goods manufacturers.
Financial Sector: Government shutdowns can delay economic reports and data releases, creating uncertainty in financial markets. Naturally, this uncertainty could lead to increased market volatility, impacting financial institutions and investment firms.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Holiday Travelers, Take Note</h2>
With the busy holiday season upon us and the Transportation Security Administration expecting to screen up to 40 million air travelers in the coming weeks, air traffic controllers and essential airport workers could be doing their jobs without the prospect of a paycheck.
Before the Capitol moved closer to a shutdown, the AAA predicted over 119 million people would hit the roads over the holidays, <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/20/travel/government-shutdown-travel.html">noted</a> the NY Times. If no funding solution is reached by midnight, the already crowded highways could be even more so as planes and trains fill up or, worse, face cancellations. No matter what happens in D.C., Amtrak is expected to keep the trains running on schedule.
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Taoping Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TAOP#NASDAQ">TAOP</a>) stock is trading higher on Friday after the company announced it received an additional 180 days for compliance with the Nasdaq <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/42614893">minimum bid price requirement</a>.
The Details: The minimum bid price requirement is that the company&#8217;s shares must have a closing price of at least $1.00 per share. To regain compliance, Taoping&#8217;s shares must close at or above that price for 10 consecutive business days.
The company has until June 16 to achieve this. Taoping risks being delisted from the Nasdaq if the company does regain compliance by mid June.
What Else: At the start of December, Taoping announced it signed a non-binding letter of intent to acquire Shenzhen Yunti Internet of Things Co., Ltd. 
Jianghuai Lin, Chairman and CEO of Taoping, said, &#8220;We are excited about the proposed acquisition of Yunti, which aligns strategically with our Smart City product portfolio, customer base, and geographic footprint. Upon deal closure and integration, we anticipate that this transaction will position our business to expand into higher growth, more profitable segments in the huge Chinese elevator equipment industry, with even more attractive long-term demand catalysts.&#8221;
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TAOP

What's Going On With Taoping Shares Friday?

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>GPN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$125.00</td>
<td>$576.0K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
<td>1.2K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MS</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$130.00</td>
<td>$65.6K</td>
<td>5.1K</td>
<td>986</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>OWL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$30.00</td>
<td>$60.3K</td>
<td>3.8K</td>
<td>356</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>COIN</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$280.00</td>
<td>$67.8K</td>
<td>2.6K</td>
<td>261</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MA</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/27/24</td>
<td>$530.00</td>
<td>$32.6K</td>
<td>36</td>
<td>232</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SQ</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$75.00</td>
<td>$44.0K</td>
<td>4.9K</td>
<td>127</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>UPST</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/19/25</td>
<td>$95.00</td>
<td>$33.4K</td>
<td>288</td>
<td>17</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BLK</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$990.00</td>
<td>$32.8K</td>
<td>16</td>
<td>10</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>V</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/18/26</td>
<td>$300.00</td>
<td>$26.7K</td>
<td>78</td>
<td>8</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These bullet-by-bullet explanations have been constructed using the accompanying table. 
• Regarding GPN (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GPN#NYSE">GPN</a>), we observe a call option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 147 day(s) on May 16, 2025. Parties traded 1200 contract(s) at a $125.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $576.0K, with a price of $480.0 per contract. There were 1041 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1200 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 sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 28 day(s) on January 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 342 contract(s) at a $130.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 49 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $65.6K, with a price of $192.0 per contract. There were 5106 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 986 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding OWL (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OWL#NYSE">OWL</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 392 day(s) on January 16, 2026. Parties traded 355 contract(s) at a $30.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 7 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $60.3K, with a price of $170.0 per contract. There were 3814 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 356 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 put option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 28 day(s) on January 17, 2025. Parties traded 29 contract(s) at a $280.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $67.8K, with a price of $2340.0 per contract. There were 2687 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 261 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For MA (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MA#NYSE">MA</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 7 day(s) on December 27, 2024. This event was a transfer of 86 contract(s) at a $530.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 4 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $32.6K, with a price of $380.0 per contract. There were 36 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 232 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For SQ (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SQ#NYSE">SQ</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 28 day(s) on January 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 27 contract(s) at a $75.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 7 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $44.0K, with a price of $1630.0 per contract. There were 4935 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 127 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding UPST (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UPST#NASDAQ">UPST</a>), we observe a call option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 364 day(s) on December 19, 2025. Parties traded 17 contract(s) at a $95.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $33.4K, with a price of $1970.0 per contract. There were 288 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 17 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For BLK (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BLK#NYSE">BLK</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 91 day(s) on March 21, 2025. This event was a transfer of 4 contract(s) at a $990.00 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 $32.8K, with a price of $8220.0 per contract. There were 16 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 10 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 trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 545 day(s) on June 18, 2026. This event was a transfer of 5 contract(s) at a $300.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $26.7K, with a price of $5350.0 per contract. There were 78 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 8 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.

COIN

UPST

9 Financials 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 Industrials 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>RKLB</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$20.00</td>
<td>$298.6K</td>
<td>5.8K</td>
<td>1.3K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ARRY</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$5.00</td>
<td>$27.5K</td>
<td>807</td>
<td>526</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>EOSE</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$2.50</td>
<td>$33.1K</td>
<td>16.2K</td>
<td>474</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>IESC</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$240.00</td>
<td>$25.0K</td>
<td>450</td>
<td>321</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>UPS</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$140.00</td>
<td>$32.6K</td>
<td>686</td>
<td>285</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GEO</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$30.00</td>
<td>$81.2K</td>
<td>16.6K</td>
<td>279</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NOC</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$500.00</td>
<td>$30.0K</td>
<td>704</td>
<td>110</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>VRT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$105.00</td>
<td>$32.7K</td>
<td>233</td>
<td>110</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>HON</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$230.00</td>
<td>$44.6K</td>
<td>645</td>
<td>56</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ALK</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$70.00</td>
<td>$37.8K</td>
<td>35</td>
<td>44</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These bullet-by-bullet explanations have been constructed using the accompanying table. 
• Regarding RKLB (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RKLB#NASDAQ">RKLB</a>), we observe a call option trade with neutral sentiment. It expires in 28 day(s) on January 17, 2025. Parties traded 553 contract(s) at a $20.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $298.6K, with a price of $540.0 per contract. There were 5820 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1360 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For ARRY (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARRY#NASDAQ">ARRY</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, is expiring today. Parties traded 500 contract(s) at a $5.00 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 $27.5K, with a price of $55.0 per contract. There were 807 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 526 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For EOSE (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EOSE#NASDAQ">EOSE</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 28 day(s) on January 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 160 contract(s) at a $2.50 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $33.1K, with a price of $207.0 per contract. There were 16270 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 474 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For IESC (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IESC#NASDAQ">IESC</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be neutral, is expiring today. Parties traded 10 contract(s) at a $240.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $25.0K, with a price of $2500.0 per contract. There were 450 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 321 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding UPS (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UPS#NYSE">UPS</a>), we observe a call option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 392 day(s) on January 16, 2026. Parties traded 40 contract(s) at a $140.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $32.6K, with a price of $815.0 per contract. There were 686 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 285 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For GEO (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GEO#NYSE">GEO</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 91 day(s) on March 21, 2025. This event was a transfer of 250 contract(s) at a $30.00 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 $81.2K, with a price of $325.0 per contract. There were 16645 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 279 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding NOC (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NOC#NYSE">NOC</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 28 day(s) on January 17, 2025. Parties traded 100 contract(s) at a $500.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 22 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $30.0K, with a price of $300.0 per contract. There were 704 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 110 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding VRT (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VRT#NYSE">VRT</a>), we observe a call option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 210 day(s) on July 18, 2025. Parties traded 11 contract(s) at a $105.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $32.7K, with a price of $2975.0 per contract. There were 233 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 110 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding HON (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HON#NASDAQ">HON</a>), we observe a put option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 63 day(s) on February 21, 2025. Parties traded 48 contract(s) at a $230.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $44.6K, with a price of $930.0 per contract. There were 645 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 56 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding ALK (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ALK#NYSE">ALK</a>), we observe a put option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 182 day(s) on June 20, 2025. Parties traded 44 contract(s) at a $70.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $37.8K, with a price of $860.0 per contract. There were 35 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 44 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 Industrials 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 will search for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges heavily from its normal worth. High amounts of trading activity could push option prices to exaggerated or underestimated levels. 
Here's the list of options activity happening in today's session: 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>NVDA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$135.00</td>
<td>$39.0K</td>
<td>126.0K</td>
<td>193.7K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AAPL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$252.50</td>
<td>$26.8K</td>
<td>51.3K</td>
<td>64.2K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PLTR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$75.00</td>
<td>$276.2K</td>
<td>26.3K</td>
<td>35.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$130.00</td>
<td>$27.9K</td>
<td>25.3K</td>
<td>5.6K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MSFT</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>08/15/25</td>
<td>$430.00</td>
<td>$65.7K</td>
<td>377</td>
<td>5.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AVGO</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$290.00</td>
<td>$43.4K</td>
<td>2.0K</td>
<td>2.5K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MU</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$65.00</td>
<td>$25.4K</td>
<td>14.0K</td>
<td>2.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MSTR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$365.00</td>
<td>$332.5K</td>
<td>563</td>
<td>836</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ANET</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$150.00</td>
<td>$34.9K</td>
<td>212</td>
<td>616</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DELL</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$105.00</td>
<td>$807.0K</td>
<td>1.5K</td>
<td>601</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These itemized elaborations have been created 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, is expiring today. Parties traded 674 contract(s) at a $135.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 9 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $39.0K, with a price of $58.0 per contract. There were 126041 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 193782 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For AAPL (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, is expiring today. Parties traded 200 contract(s) at a $252.50 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 $26.8K, with a price of $134.0 per contract. There were 51345 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 64253 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For PLTR (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NASDAQ">PLTR</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be neutral, is expiring today. Parties traded 850 contract(s) at a $75.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $276.2K, with a price of $325.0 per contract. There were 26362 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 35154 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For AMD (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 28 day(s) on January 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 99 contract(s) at a $130.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 7 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $27.9K, with a price of $282.0 per contract. There were 25310 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 5644 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For MSFT (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 238 day(s) on August 15, 2025. This event was a transfer of 27 contract(s) at a $430.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $65.7K, with a price of $2435.0 per contract. There were 377 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 5131 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 call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 63 day(s) on February 21, 2025. This event was a transfer of 180 contract(s) at a $290.00 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 $43.4K, with a price of $241.0 per contract. There were 2010 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2567 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding MU (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MU#NASDAQ">MU</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 28 day(s) on January 17, 2025. Parties traded 1958 contract(s) at a $65.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 38 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $25.4K, with a price of $13.0 per contract. There were 14009 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2066 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For MSTR (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSTR#NASDAQ">MSTR</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 28 day(s) on January 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 100 contract(s) at a $365.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $332.5K, with a price of $3325.0 per contract. There were 563 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 836 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For ANET (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ANET#NYSE">ANET</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 91 day(s) on March 21, 2025. This event was a transfer of 200 contract(s) at a $150.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 16 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $34.9K, with a price of $175.0 per contract. There were 212 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 616 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding DELL (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DELL#NYSE">DELL</a>), we observe a put option trade with neutral sentiment. It expires in 392 day(s) on January 16, 2026. Parties traded 600 contract(s) at a $105.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $807.0K, with a price of $1345.0 per contract. There were 1579 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 601 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 Information Technology Stocks Whale Activity In Today's Session

Whales with a lot of money to spend have taken a noticeably bearish stance on ASML Holding.
Looking at options history for ASML Holding (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ASML#NASDAQ">ASML</a>) we detected 63 trades.
If we consider the specifics of each trade, it is accurate to state that 30% of the investors opened trades with bullish expectations and 50% with bearish.
From the overall spotted trades, 28 are puts, for a total amount of $2,186,971 and 35, calls, for a total amount of $1,970,434.
<h3>Expected Price Movements</h3>
After evaluating the trading volumes and Open Interest, it's evident that the major market movers are focusing on a price band between $195.0 and $960.0 for ASML Holding, spanning the last 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 ASML Holding'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 ASML Holding's whale activity within a strike price range from $195.0 to $960.0 in the last 30 days. 
<h3>ASML Holding 30-Day Option Volume &amp; Interest Snapshot</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1734715832_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Largest Options Trades Observed:</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 align="right">Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>ASML</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$203.3</td>
<td>$201.1</td>
<td>$201.1</td>
<td>$900.00</td>
<td>$361.9K</td>
<td align="right">114</td>
<td align="right">36</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ASML</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$244.1</td>
<td>$239.0</td>
<td>$239.0</td>
<td>$580.00</td>
<td>$239.0K</td>
<td align="right">13</td>
<td align="right">10</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ASML</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$47.2</td>
<td>$45.3</td>
<td>$47.2</td>
<td>$710.00</td>
<td>$202.9K</td>
<td align="right">516</td>
<td align="right">43</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ASML</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$31.8</td>
<td>$30.7</td>
<td>$31.8</td>
<td>$720.00</td>
<td>$171.7K</td>
<td align="right">793</td>
<td align="right">84</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ASML</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$130.1</td>
<td>$126.0</td>
<td>$130.1</td>
<td>$660.00</td>
<td>$104.0K</td>
<td align="right">141</td>
<td align="right">8</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About ASML Holding</h3>
ASML is the leader in photolithography systems used in the manufacturing of semiconductors. Photolithography is the process in which a light source is used to expose circuit patterns from a photo mask onto a semiconductor wafer. The latest technological advances in this segment allow chipmakers to continually increase the number of transistors on the same area of silicon, with lithography historically representing a high portion of the cost of making cutting-edge chips. ASML outsources the manufacturing of most of its parts, acting like an assembler. ASML's main clients are TSMC, Samsung, and Intel.
Following our analysis of the options activities associated with ASML Holding, we pivot to a closer look at the company's own performance.
<h3>Current Position of ASML Holding</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a volume of 1,014,978, the price of ASML is up 0.5% at $713.84. </li>
<li>RSI indicators hint that the underlying stock may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Next earnings are expected to be released in 40 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What The Experts Say On ASML Holding</h3>
1 market experts have recently issued ratings for this stock, with a consensus target price of $767.0.
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ASML Holding's Options Frenzy: What You Need to Know

Deep-pocketed investors have adopted a bullish approach towards PDD Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PDD#NASDAQ">PDD</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 PDD usually suggests something big is about to happen.
We gleaned this information from our observations today when Benzinga's options scanner highlighted 22 extraordinary options activities for PDD Holdings. This level of activity is out of the ordinary.
The general mood among these heavyweight investors is divided, with 50% leaning bullish and 31% bearish. Among these notable options, 8 are puts, totaling $473,636, and 14 are calls, amounting to $2,558,627.
<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 $60.0 and $135.0 for PDD Holdings, spanning the last three months.
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Trends</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 PDD Holdings's options for a given strike price. Below, we can observe the evolution of the volume and open interest of calls and puts, respectively, for all of PDD Holdings's whale trades within a strike price range from $60.0 to $135.0 in the last 30 days. 
<h3>PDD Holdings Option Activity Analysis: Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1734715827_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Largest Options Trades Observed:</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>PDD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$26.45</td>
<td>$24.6</td>
<td>$25.8</td>
<td>$115.00</td>
<td>$1.2M</td>
<td>3.9K</td>
<td>500</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PDD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$3.85</td>
<td>$3.65</td>
<td>$3.75</td>
<td>$110.00</td>
<td>$187.5K</td>
<td>3.8K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PDD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$3.7</td>
<td>$3.6</td>
<td>$3.7</td>
<td>$110.00</td>
<td>$185.0K</td>
<td>3.8K</td>
<td>500</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PDD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$3.65</td>
<td>$3.6</td>
<td>$3.65</td>
<td>$110.00</td>
<td>$182.5K</td>
<td>3.8K</td>
<td>2.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PDD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$3.65</td>
<td>$3.6</td>
<td>$3.6</td>
<td>$110.00</td>
<td>$180.0K</td>
<td>3.8K</td>
<td>1.5K</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About PDD Holdings</h3>
PDD Holdings is a multinational commerce group that owns and operates a portfolio of businesses. PDD aims to bring more businesses and people into the digital economy so that local communities and small businesses can benefit from the increased productivity and new opportunities. PDD has built a network of sourcing, logistics, and fulfillment capabilities that support its underlying businesses.
In light of the recent options history for PDD Holdings, it's now appropriate to focus on the company itself. We aim to explore its current performance.
<h3>Where Is PDD Holdings Standing Right Now?</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a trading volume of 5,317,073, the price of PDD is down by -1.71%, reaching $99.27.</li>
<li>Current RSI values indicate that the stock is is currently neutral between overbought and oversold.</li>
<li>Next earnings report is scheduled for 89 days from now.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What The Experts Say On PDD Holdings</h3>
In the last month, 3 experts released ratings on this stock with an average target price of $145.33333333333334.
Unusual Options Activity Detected: Smart Money on the Move
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Earnings

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