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Whales with a lot of money to spend have taken a noticeably bullish stance on Morgan Stanley.
Looking at options history for Morgan Stanley (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MS#NYSE">MS</a>) we detected 18 trades.
If we consider the specifics of each trade, it is accurate to state that 55% of the investors opened trades with bullish expectations and 38% with bearish.
From the overall spotted trades, 7 are puts, for a total amount of $634,556 and 11, calls, for a total amount of $1,095,960.
<h3>Projected Price Targets</h3>
After evaluating the trading volumes and Open Interest, it's evident that the major market movers are focusing on a price band between $85.0 and $165.0 for Morgan Stanley, spanning the last three months.
<h3>Analyzing Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
Assessing the volume and open interest is a strategic step in options trading. These metrics shed light on the liquidity and investor interest in Morgan Stanley's options at specified strike prices. The forthcoming data visualizes the fluctuation in volume and open interest for both calls and puts, linked to Morgan Stanley's substantial trades, within a strike price spectrum from $85.0 to $165.0 over the preceding 30 days.
<h3>Morgan Stanley 30-Day Option Volume &amp; Interest Snapshot</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1734984933_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 align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>MS</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$14.45</td>
<td>$14.3</td>
<td>$14.45</td>
<td>$125.00</td>
<td>$410.3K</td>
<td>236</td>
<td align="right">296</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MS</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/19/25</td>
<td>$10.9</td>
<td>$10.7</td>
<td>$10.78</td>
<td>$120.00</td>
<td>$323.4K</td>
<td>70</td>
<td align="right">300</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MS</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$3.6</td>
<td>$3.6</td>
<td>$3.6</td>
<td>$125.00</td>
<td>$216.0K</td>
<td>5.6K</td>
<td align="right">635</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MS</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$3.35</td>
<td>$3.25</td>
<td>$3.3</td>
<td>$115.00</td>
<td>$82.5K</td>
<td>901</td>
<td align="right">250</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MS</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$4.4</td>
<td>$4.3</td>
<td>$4.3</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
<td>$79.9K</td>
<td>1.4K</td>
<td align="right">187</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Morgan Stanley</h3>
Morgan Stanley is a global investment bank whose history, through its legacy firms, can be traced back to 1924. The company has institutional securities, wealth management, and investment management segments with approximately 45% of net revenue from its institutional securities business, 45% from wealth management, and 10% from investment management. About 30% of its total revenue is from outside the Americas. The company had over $5 trillion of client assets as well as around 80,000 employees at the end of 2023.
After a thorough review of the options trading surrounding Morgan Stanley, we move to examine the company in more detail. This includes an assessment of its current market status and performance.
<h3>Morgan Stanley's Current Market Status</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a volume of 1,743,969, the price of MS is up 0.61% at $124.19. </li>
<li>RSI indicators hint that the underlying stock may be approaching oversold.</li>
<li>Next earnings are expected to be released in 24 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Expert Opinions on Morgan Stanley</h3>
A total of 4 professional analysts have given their take on this stock in the last 30 days, setting an average price target of $127.0.
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&#x2A; An analyst from Citigroup persists with their Neutral rating on Morgan Stanley, maintaining a target price of $135. 
&#x2A; An analyst from HSBC has revised its rating downward to Hold, adjusting the price target to $131. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Keefe, Bruyette &amp; Woods has decided to maintain their Market Perform rating on Morgan Stanley, which currently sits at a price target of $138. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from JP Morgan continues to hold a Neutral rating for Morgan Stanley, targeting a price of $104. 
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Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bearish stance on Dow (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DOW#NYSE">DOW</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 this is an institution or just a wealthy individual, we don't know. But when something this big happens with DOW, it often means somebody knows something is about to happen.
Today, Benzinga's options scanner spotted 9 options trades for Dow.
This isn't normal.
The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 11% bullish and 88%, bearish.
Out of all of the options we uncovered, 8 are puts, for a total amount of $743,378, and there was 1 call, for a total amount of $283,023.
<h3>What's The Price Target?</h3>
Taking into account the Volume and Open Interest on these contracts, it appears that whales have been targeting a price range from $45.0 to $50.0 for Dow over the last 3 months. 
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Development</h3>
In terms of liquidity and interest, the mean open interest for Dow options trades today is 3337.2 with a total volume of 8,234.00.
In the following chart, we are able to follow the development of volume and open interest of call and put options for Dow's big money trades within a strike price range of $45.0 to $50.0 over the last 30 days.
<h3>Dow Option Volume And Open Interest Over Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1734984928_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Noteworthy Options Activity:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>DOW</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$0.45</td>
<td>$0.39</td>
<td>$0.41</td>
<td>$45.00</td>
<td>$283.0K</td>
<td>953</td>
<td>6.9K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DOW</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$10.95</td>
<td>$10.9</td>
<td>$10.95</td>
<td>$50.00</td>
<td>$257.3K</td>
<td>2.9K</td>
<td>470</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DOW</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$11.0</td>
<td>$10.9</td>
<td>$11.0</td>
<td>$50.00</td>
<td>$183.7K</td>
<td>2.9K</td>
<td>3</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DOW</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$10.95</td>
<td>$10.85</td>
<td>$10.95</td>
<td>$50.00</td>
<td>$67.8K</td>
<td>2.9K</td>
<td>233</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DOW</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$8.1</td>
<td>$8.0</td>
<td>$8.1</td>
<td>$45.00</td>
<td>$59.1K</td>
<td>1.9K</td>
<td>147</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Dow</h3>
Dow Chemical is a diversified global chemicals producer, formed in 2019 as a result of the DowDuPont merger and subsequent separations. The firm is a leading producer of several chemicals, including polyethylene, ethylene oxide, and silicone rubber. Its products have numerous applications in both consumer and industrial end markets.
After a thorough review of the options trading surrounding Dow, 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 Dow</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a volume of 4,189,600, the price of DOW is down -0.29% at $39.83. </li>
<li>RSI indicators hint that the underlying stock may be oversold.</li>
<li>Next earnings are expected to be released in 38 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What The Experts Say On Dow</h3>
In the last month, 5 experts released ratings on this stock with an average target price of $48.6.
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&#x2A; An analyst from RBC Capital persists with their Sector Perform rating on Dow, maintaining a target price of $44. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from JP Morgan continues to hold a Overweight rating for Dow, targeting a price of $47. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Citigroup persists with their Neutral rating on Dow, maintaining a target price of $41. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Wells Fargo has decided to maintain their Overweight rating on Dow, which currently sits at a price target of $55. 
&#x2A; In a positive move, an analyst from Evercore ISI Group has upgraded their rating to Outperform and adjusted the price target to $56. 
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Market Whales and Their Recent Bets on DOW Options

Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bearish stance on Cloudflare (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NET#NYSE">NET</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 NET, 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 8 uncommon options trades for Cloudflare.
This isn't normal.
The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 37% bullish and 62%, bearish.
Out of all of the special options we uncovered, 3 are puts, for a total amount of $123,510, and 5 are calls, for a total amount of $318,897.
<h3>Expected Price Movements</h3>
Analyzing the Volume and Open Interest in these contracts, it seems that the big players have been eyeing a price window from $80.0 to $155.0 for Cloudflare during the past quarter. 
<h3>Insights into Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
In today's trading context, the average open interest for options of Cloudflare stands at 164.86, with a total volume reaching 615.00. The accompanying chart delineates the progression of both call and put option volume and open interest for high-value trades in Cloudflare, situated within the strike price corridor from $80.0 to $155.0, throughout the last 30 days.
<h3>Cloudflare Option Volume And Open Interest Over Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1734984923_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>NET</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/19/25</td>
<td>$10.2</td>
<td>$10.15</td>
<td>$10.15</td>
<td>$155.00</td>
<td>$153.7K</td>
<td align="right">13</td>
<td align="right">146</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NET</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$24.35</td>
<td>$24.1</td>
<td>$24.33</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
<td>$60.8K</td>
<td align="right">229</td>
<td align="right">30</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NET</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$4.35</td>
<td>$4.3</td>
<td>$4.35</td>
<td>$112.00</td>
<td>$56.5K</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">131</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NET</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$3.85</td>
<td>$3.8</td>
<td>$3.85</td>
<td>$114.00</td>
<td>$38.5K</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">131</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NET</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/19/25</td>
<td>$42.65</td>
<td>$41.8</td>
<td>$41.8</td>
<td>$80.00</td>
<td>$37.6K</td>
<td align="right">159</td>
<td align="right">9</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Cloudflare</h3>
Cloudflare is a software company based in San Francisco, California, that offers security and web performance offerings by utilizing a distributed, serverless content delivery network, or CDN. The firm's edge computing platform, Workers, leverages this network by providing clients the ability to deploy, and execute code without maintaining servers.
Following our analysis of the options activities associated with Cloudflare, we pivot to a closer look at the company's own performance.
<h3>Present Market Standing of Cloudflare</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a trading volume of 981,147, the price of NET is down by -1.05%, reaching $111.5.</li>
<li>Current RSI values indicate that the stock is may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Next earnings report is scheduled for 45 days from now.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Professional Analyst Ratings for Cloudflare</h3>
In the last month, 4 experts released ratings on this stock with an average target price of $129.0.
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&#x2A; An analyst from Morgan Stanley upgraded its action to Overweight with a price target of $130. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Jefferies has decided to maintain their Hold rating on Cloudflare, which currently sits at a price target of $125. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Mizuho has decided to maintain their Neutral rating on Cloudflare, which currently sits at a price target of $125. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Stifel has elevated its stance to Buy, setting a new price target at $136. 
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Decoding Cloudflare's Options Activity: What's the Big Picture?

Sprouts Farmers Market (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SFM#NASDAQ">SFM</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 5 years by 32.99% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 45.92%. Currently, Sprouts Farmers Market has a market capitalization of $12.93 billion. 
Buying $100 In SFM: If an investor had bought $100 of SFM stock 5 years ago, it would be worth $654.85 today based on a price of $129.31 for SFM at the time of writing.
<h3>Sprouts Farmers Market's Performance Over Last 5 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1734984916_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
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Singapore-based Davis Commodities Limited (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DTCK#NASDAQ">DTCK</a>) (the "Company" or "Davis Commodities"), has recently finalized a significant financial agreement, entering into a S$10,000,000 banking facility to fortify its operational capacities and propel strategic expansion efforts. This substantial facility stands as a part of foundation in supporting the Company's strategic expansion endeavors. With a well-structured financial framework in place, Davis Commodities is poised to leverage these allocated funds effectively, driving growth, and enhancing operational efficiency in the competitive landscape of commodity trading and financing.
To achieve greater profitability through our current resources and the bank facility requires a carefully crafted strategy customized to a company's unique operations, industry landscape, and risk appetite. Davis Commodities have set several strategic directions to stimulate growth and enhance financial outcomes.
Working Capital Optimization
One key avenue for optimizing the bank facility is through working capital management. By strategically allocating funds towards inventory purchases of high-margin, Davis Commodities can unlock significant value:
<ul>
<li>Negotiating bulk discounts with suppliers for large volume deals.</li>
<li>Enhancing cash flow by swiftly turning over inventories, thereby boosting revenue.</li>
</ul>
Expand Trade Credit
Extending trade credit to reliable customers and offering financing terms for larger orders can significantly boost sales volume and margins:
<ul>
<li>Providing short-term credit to customers.</li>
<li>Charging a small financing fee to enhance profitability.</li>
</ul>
Invest in Supply Chain Efficiencies
Investing in supply chain improvements is crucial for cost reduction and enhanced operational efficiency:
<ul>
<li>Allocating funds to streamline logistics operations and reduce delivery costs.</li>
<li>Establishing partnerships with shipping companies to secure lower rates and improve profit margins.</li>
</ul>
Hedging &amp; Arbitrage Opportunities
Another strategy involves capitalizing on price differentials in various markets through hedging and arbitrage:
<ul>
<li>Using funds to hedge against price fluctuations using futures contracts or options.</li>
<li>Exploiting price differentials by purchasing commodities in markets with lower prices and selling in regions with higher demand.</li>
</ul>
Leverage Financing for Higher ROI Projects
Identifying high-yield investment opportunities and utilizing debt responsibly to fund growth initiatives can drive substantial returns:
<ul>
<li>Investing in projects with good potential returns.</li>
<li>Ensuring that financing costs are covered by profit margins.</li>
</ul>
By effectively hedging positions and leveraging market disparities, Davis Commodities can secure profit margins and optimize returns on investments.
Secure Strategic Partnerships
By utilizing the bank facility as collateral and engaging in strategic partnerships, Davis Commodities can enhance its market position and product offerings through the following strategies:
<ul>
<li>Establishing joint ventures with suppliers or buyers.</li>
<li>Co-investing in commodity processing to improve margins and product value.</li>
</ul>
By implementing these strategic initiatives effectively, Davis Commodities can leverage its current resources and the bank facility to generate consistent profits, scale operations sustainably, and fortify its competitive edge in the dynamic commodity trading landscape.

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WiSA Technologies shares are trading higher after the company announced it received stockholder approval to purchase the Datavault intellectual property and information technology assets of privately held Data Vault Holdings.

Here's how we look at 2025 priorities:
<ul>
<li>First, we're laser focused on moving ahead with the potential acquisition anchored by the LOI. The next step is a definitive agreement to acquire that business.</li>
<li>We'll continue to market, distribute, install and sell both CLMBR and FORME to businesses and consumers worldwide continuing on the path we have demonstrated in Q3 and guided in Q4</li>
<li>We also expect to further strengthen our balance sheet to reinforce our ability to execute scaled M&amp;A more opportunistically.</li>
<li>We are already discussing additional, scaled acquisitions beyond the announced LOI, and will continue to identify and conduct due diligence on such opportunities.
<ul>
<li>We'll also continue to ramp up and improve our direct communications with all of our shareholders – everyone should sign up for direct emails from us; contact us; and visit not just our news page, but also <a href="https://interactivestrength.com/insights/">our new Insights page</a> – where we'll offer commentary on both TRNR and our markets.</li>
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In the current market session, Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) stock price is at $254.02, after a 0.18% drop. However, over the past month, the company's stock spiked by 8.07%, and in the past year, by 31.58%. Shareholders might be interested in knowing whether the stock is overvalued, even if the company is not performing up to par in the current session. 

<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1734984018_0.png" alt="Past Year Chart" />

<h3>Apple P/E Compared to Competitors</h3>
The P/E ratio is used by long-term shareholders to assess the company's market performance against aggregate market data, historical earnings, and the industry at large. A lower P/E could indicate that shareholders do not expect the stock to perform better in the future or it could mean that the company is undervalued. 
Apple has a better P/E ratio of 41.86 than the aggregate P/E ratio of 34.77 of the Technology Hardware, Storage &amp; Peripherals industry. Ideally, one might believe that Apple Inc. might perform better in the future than it's industry group, but it's probable that the stock is overvalued. 

<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1734984018_1.png" alt="Guage" />

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

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Eli Lilly and Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LLY#NYSE">LLY</a>) shares are trading higher Monday. The upward momentum in the stock comes after the FDA approved the company&#8217;s Zepbound, a weight loss drug designed to treat moderate-to-severe obstructive sleep apnea <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/health-care/24/12/42637278/eli-lillys-zepbound-receives-fda-approval-for-obesity-linked-sleep-apnea-drug">in adults with obesity.</a>
What To Know: After the market close on Friday, Eli Lilly announced FDA approval of Zepbound (tirzepatide) as the first prescription medicine for adults with moderate-to-severe obstructive sleep apnea and obesity.
Obstructive sleep apnea is estimated to affect 50 million to 80 million people in the U.S., with an estimated 20 million suffering from moderate-to-severe forms. Clinical trials demonstrated the drug's efficacy, with nearly half of patients on the highest dose showing significant improvement in their apnea-hypopnea index, a primary diagnostic metric.
&#8220;Today, many cases of OSA go undiagnosed and untreated, leaving millions at risk for serious health consequences,&#8221; said Patrik Jonsson, executive vice president, and president of Lilly Cardiometabolic Health and Lilly USA. &#8220;Zepbound is the first medication that significantly improves moderate-to-severe OSA and aids in long-term weight loss in adults with obesity.&#8221;
The approval is expected to impact insurance coverage for Zepbound, potentially expanding Medicare benefits for obesity-related treatments. In addition to improved obstructive sleep apnea symptoms, adults on Zepbound lost an average of 45 lbs (18%) of their body weight in Phase 3 trials.
The approval also positions Eli Lilly ahead of competitors like Novo Nordisk, whose Wegovy lacks approval for sleep apnea. The company's ongoing $3 billion investment in manufacturing capacity underscores its focus on meeting demand for its diabetes and obesity treatments.
Eli Lilly reported third-quarter revenue of $11.44 billion in October, reflecting a 20% year-over-year increase. Zepbound accounted for approximately $1.26 billion in total revenue during the quarter.
LLY Price Action: Eli Lilly shares were up 3.11% at $791.63 at the time of writing, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro.</a>
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The semiconductor sector has had an electrifying run in recent years, but 2024 proved to be more selective. While some chipmakers soared to triple-digit gains, others <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/chipmakers">struggled to stay afloat. </a>
As traders look forward to2025, a fresh question emerges: Should you chase the winners, pick the laggards, or focus on undervalued opportunities with high analyst backing?
The iShares Semiconductor ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SOXX#NYSE">SOXX</a>) delivered a 15.2% year-to-date gain as of Dec. 23, cooling off after a massive 65% surge in 2023. Within the group, performance varied wildly:
<ul>
<li>Top Performers: Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) rose 180%, while Broadcom Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVGO#NASDAQ">AVGO</a>) gained 109%.</li>
<li>Biggest Laggards: Intel Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTC#NASDAQ">INTC</a>) sank 60%, Microchip Technology Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MCHP#NASDAQ">MCHP</a>) fell 36%, and ON Semiconductor Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ON#NASDAQ">ON</a>) dropped 20%.</li>
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The key takeaway? The semiconductor market is far from homogenous, with companies diverging sharply based on their ability to capitalize on emerging trends like AI.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">5 Chip Stocks Analysts Are Betting On for 2025</h3>
Rather than chasing laggards or jumping on already overheated names, traders might want to focus on undervalued semiconductor stocks that align with analysts' bullish forecasts. 
Here are five potential winners for 2025:
<h4 class="wp-block-heading">5. Applied Materials (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMAT#NASDAQ">AMAT</a>)</h4>
<ul>
<li>Median Price Target (upside vs. current market price) : 32.02%</li>
<li>2024 YTD Performance: +3.29%</li>
<li>2023 Total Return: 67.97%</li>
<li>Market Cap: $136.21 billion</li>
<li>P/E Ratio (Next 12 Months): 17.7x</li>
</ul>
<h4 class="wp-block-heading">4. Monolithic Power Systems (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MPWR#NASDAQ">MPWR</a>)</h4>
<ul>
<li>Median Price Target (upside vs. current market price): 33.08%</li>
<li>2024 YTD Performance: -2.20%</li>
<li>2023 Total Return: 79.78%</li>
<li>Market Cap: $30.09 billion</li>
<li>P/E Ratio (Next 12 Months): 38.6x</li>
</ul>
<h4 class="wp-block-heading">3. Micron Technology (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MU#NASDAQ">MU</a>)</h4>
<ul>
<li>Median Price Target (upside vs. current market price): 43.12%</li>
<li>2024 YTD Performance: +4.80%</li>
<li>2023 Total Return: 71.93%</li>
<li>Market Cap: $99.64 billion</li>
<li>P/E Ratio (Next 12 Months): 11.4x</li>
</ul>
<h4 class="wp-block-heading">2. Advanced Micro Devices Inc. </h4>
<ul>
<li>Median Price Target (upside vs. current market price): 45.83%</li>
<li>2024 YTD Performance: -15.34%</li>
<li>2023 Total Return: 127.59%</li>
<li>Market Cap: $202.53 billion</li>
<li>P/E Ratio (Next 12 Months): 27.7x</li>
</ul>
<h4 class="wp-block-heading">1. Microchip Technology</h4>
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<li>Median Price Target (upside vs. current market price): 49.26%</li>
<li>2024 YTD Performance: -36.11%</li>
<li>2023 Total Return: 30.90%</li>
<li>Market Cap: $30.94 billion</li>
<li>P/E Ratio (Next 12 Months): 34.9x</li>
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Video games and video game consoles have remained popular gift ideas for the Christmas holiday for many years, with the holiday helping to provide a boost to the<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/gaming"> overall gaming sector.</a>
Here's a look at whether parents and loved ones would have been better off buying a video game or stock in leading video game retailer GameStop Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GME#NYSE">GME</a>) last Christmas and over the last five Christmas holidays.
What Happened: GameStop is one of the most popular retail destinations for people looking for video game gifts during the holidays. The company has also had one of the most popular stocks in recent years thanks to a historic short squeeze in 2021 and the notoriety of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/gaming/23/01/30412695/gamestop-short-squeeze-anniversary-a-look-back-at-david-vs-goliath-battle-and-whats-next">being a meme stock.</a>
A visit to GameStop around the holidays would find many new release games carrying a $69.99 retail price.
While children likely prefer an item like a video game that carries the instant gratification of being able to play it on Christmas Day and in the subsequent days, there are other gifts that might hold their value longer.
Video games often lose value over time as new versions of sports games come out or sequels to video game franchises. The release of new consoles over time often diminishes the value of older video games as well.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-give-stock-as-a-gift">Another gift idea</a> is giving the stock of public companies, but most kids or younger relatives might not understand the value of an investment and potential gains over the years.
Here's a look at the comparison between buying a video game versus buying stock.
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 Stock Instead of Game: While many kids would have been happy with the latest video game last Christmas, it turns out they might be wishing that they got GameStop stock instead.
A new video game cost $69.99 last Christmas, while GameStop stock traded at a high of $17.20 on Dec. 22 last year, the last trading day before Christmas.
The same $69.99 used for a video game could have bought 4.07 GME shares. Based on a price of $30.80 at the time of writing, the GameStop shares would be worth $125.36 today, up 79.1%.
While the GameStop stock rose in value, chances are the $69.99 video game is now worth less than half of its original value due to being opened, used, and somewhat outdated.
Going back to past years, here's a look at how the same $69.99 invested in GameStop stock would have performed.
<ul>
<li>2019: Price on Dec. 23 $1.52, 46.05 shares with $69.99 investment, $1,418.34 today, +1,926.5%</li>
<li>2020: Price on Dec. 23 $5.59, 12.52 shares with $69.99 investment, $385.62 today, +451.0%</li>
<li>2021: Price on Dec. 23 $38.75, 1.81 shares with $69.99 investment, $55.75 today, -20.3%</li>
<li>2022: Price on Dec. 23 $20.62, 3.39 shares with $69.99 investment, $104.41 today, +34.4%</li>
</ul>
Add in the 2023 investment and over the past five Christmas shopping seasons, the investment would look like this:
<ul>
<li>$349.95 invested in GameStop instead of video games = $2,089.48 today, +497.1%</li>
</ul>
It's hard to predict if GameStop stock will trade higher in 2025 and if investing in the stock this Christmas will perform better than a video game. With a price of $30.80 today, the $69.99 investment used for stock instead of video games could buy 2.27 GME shares.
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Whales with a lot of money to spend have taken a noticeably bearish stance on Agnico Eagle Mines.
Looking at options history for Agnico Eagle Mines (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AEM#NYSE">AEM</a>) we detected 8 trades.
If we consider the specifics of each trade, it is accurate to state that 25% of the investors opened trades with bullish expectations and 50% with bearish.
From the overall spotted trades, 3 are puts, for a total amount of $192,460 and 5, calls, for a total amount of $149,604.
<h3>Projected Price Targets</h3>
Analyzing the Volume and Open Interest in these contracts, it seems that the big players have been eyeing a price window from $75.0 to $90.0 for Agnico Eagle Mines during the past quarter. 
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Trends</h3>
In terms of liquidity and interest, the mean open interest for Agnico Eagle Mines options trades today is 721.5 with a total volume of 1,016.00.
In the following chart, we are able to follow the development of volume and open interest of call and put options for Agnico Eagle Mines's big money trades within a strike price range of $75.0 to $90.0 over the last 30 days.
<h3>Agnico Eagle Mines 30-Day Option Volume &amp; Interest Snapshot</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1734983128_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Biggest Options Spotted:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th align="right">Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>AEM</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$15.0</td>
<td>$14.8</td>
<td>$15.0</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
<td>$126.0K</td>
<td align="right">129</td>
<td align="right">85</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AEM</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$2.6</td>
<td>$2.5</td>
<td>$2.55</td>
<td>$75.00</td>
<td>$38.2K</td>
<td align="right">883</td>
<td align="right">235</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AEM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$3.4</td>
<td>$3.2</td>
<td>$3.28</td>
<td>$85.00</td>
<td>$32.8K</td>
<td align="right">576</td>
<td align="right">199</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AEM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$3.4</td>
<td>$3.2</td>
<td>$3.22</td>
<td>$85.00</td>
<td>$32.4K</td>
<td align="right">576</td>
<td align="right">280</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AEM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$5.2</td>
<td>$4.9</td>
<td>$5.01</td>
<td>$80.00</td>
<td>$30.0K</td>
<td align="right">875</td>
<td align="right">66</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Agnico Eagle Mines</h3>
Agnico Eagle is a gold miner with mines in Canada, Mexico, Finland, and Australia. Agnico operated just one mine, LaRonde, as recently as 2008 before bringing its other mines online in rapid succession in the following years. It merged with Kirkland Lake Gold in 2022, acquiring the Detour Lake and Macassa mines in Canada along with the high-grade, low-cost Fosterville mine in Australia. It produced more than 3.4 million gold ounces in 2023 and had about 15 years of gold reserves at end 2023. Agnico Eagle is focused on increasing gold production in lower-risk jurisdictions and bought the remaining 50% of its Canadian Malartic mine along with the Wasamac project and other assets from Yamana Gold in 2023.
Having examined the options trading patterns of Agnico Eagle Mines, our attention now turns directly to the company. This shift allows us to delve into its present market position and performance
<h3>Present Market Standing of Agnico Eagle Mines</h3>
<ul>
<li>Currently trading with a volume of 1,279,367, the AEM's price is up by 0.61%, now at $78.64. </li>
<li>RSI readings suggest the stock is currently may be approaching oversold.</li>
<li>Anticipated earnings release is in 52 days.</li>
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Whales with a lot of money to spend have taken a noticeably bearish stance on 3M.
Looking at options history for 3M (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MMM#NYSE">MMM</a>) we detected 11 trades.
If we consider the specifics of each trade, it is accurate to state that 27% of the investors opened trades with bullish expectations and 45% with bearish.
From the overall spotted trades, 2 are puts, for a total amount of $71,510 and 9, calls, for a total amount of $2,033,285.
<h3>Projected Price Targets</h3>
Analyzing the Volume and Open Interest in these contracts, it seems that the big players have been eyeing a price window from $100.0 to $175.0 for 3M during the past quarter. 
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Development</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 3M'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 3M's whale activity within a strike price range from $100.0 to $175.0 in the last 30 days. 
<h3>3M 30-Day Option Volume &amp; Interest Snapshot</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1734983122_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Biggest Options Spotted:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th align="right">Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>MMM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>11/21/25</td>
<td>$31.3</td>
<td>$29.85</td>
<td>$29.9</td>
<td>$105.00</td>
<td>$741.5K</td>
<td align="right">27</td>
<td>248</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MMM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$29.7</td>
<td>$29.2</td>
<td>$29.2</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
<td>$432.1K</td>
<td align="right">582</td>
<td>0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MMM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$29.4</td>
<td>$29.0</td>
<td>$29.0</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
<td>$287.1K</td>
<td align="right">582</td>
<td>248</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MMM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$35.3</td>
<td>$34.05</td>
<td>$34.65</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
<td>$263.3K</td>
<td align="right">68</td>
<td>100</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MMM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$0.27</td>
<td>$0.21</td>
<td>$0.24</td>
<td>$141.00</td>
<td>$102.4K</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td>8.4K</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About 3M</h3>
3M, a multinational conglomerate founded in 1902, sells tens of thousands of products ranging from sponges to respirators. The firm is well known for its extensive research and development capabilities, and it is a pioneer in inventing new use cases for its proprietary technologies. 3M is organized across three business segments: safety and industrial (representing around 44% of revenue), transportation and electronics (36%), and consumer (20%). The firm recently spun off its healthcare business, now known as Solventum. Nearly half of 3M's revenue comes from outside the Americas.
Having examined the options trading patterns of 3M, our attention now turns directly to the company. This shift allows us to delve into its present market position and performance
<h3>Where Is 3M Standing Right Now?</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a volume of 1,139,548, the price of MMM is down -0.45% at $128.7. </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 29 days.</li>
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Deep-pocketed investors have adopted a bullish approach towards Monolithic Power Systems (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MPWR#NASDAQ">MPWR</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 MPWR usually suggests something big is about to happen.
We gleaned this information from our observations today when Benzinga's options scanner highlighted 14 extraordinary options activities for Monolithic Power Systems. This level of activity is out of the ordinary.
The general mood among these heavyweight investors is divided, with 42% leaning bullish and 21% bearish. Among these notable options, 8 are puts, totaling $879,810, and 6 are calls, amounting to $591,900.
<h3>Expected Price Movements</h3>
Analyzing the Volume and Open Interest in these contracts, it seems that the big players have been eyeing a price window from $520.0 to $640.0 for Monolithic Power Systems during the past quarter. 
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Development</h3>
Examining the volume and open interest provides crucial insights into stock research. This information is key in gauging liquidity and interest levels for Monolithic Power Systems's options at certain strike prices. Below, we present a snapshot of the trends in volume and open interest for calls and puts across Monolithic Power Systems's significant trades, within a strike price range of $520.0 to $640.0, over the past month.
<h3>Monolithic Power Systems 30-Day Option Volume &amp; Interest Snapshot</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1734983118_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>MPWR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$57.6</td>
<td>$53.0</td>
<td>$55.54</td>
<td>$640.00</td>
<td>$277.7K</td>
<td align="right">155</td>
<td align="right">50</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MPWR</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$32.6</td>
<td>$30.6</td>
<td>$30.8</td>
<td>$560.00</td>
<td>$166.3K</td>
<td align="right">10</td>
<td align="right">99</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MPWR</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$19.9</td>
<td>$18.4</td>
<td>$18.4</td>
<td>$520.00</td>
<td>$149.0K</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">81</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MPWR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$30.0</td>
<td>$28.0</td>
<td>$29.22</td>
<td>$610.00</td>
<td>$146.1K</td>
<td align="right">361</td>
<td align="right">54</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MPWR</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$19.7</td>
<td>$18.3</td>
<td>$18.3</td>
<td>$520.00</td>
<td>$135.4K</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">189</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Monolithic Power Systems</h3>
Monolithic Power Systems is an analog and mixed-signal chipmaker, specializing in power management solutions. The firm's mission is to reduce total energy consumption in end systems, and it serves the computing, automotive, industrial, communications, and consumer end markets. MPS uses a fabless manufacturing model, partnering with third-party chip foundries to host its proprietary BCD process technology.
In light of the recent options history for Monolithic Power Systems, it's now appropriate to focus on the company itself. We aim to explore its current performance.
<h3>Present Market Standing of Monolithic Power Systems</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a volume of 308,419, the price of MPWR is up 3.95% at $616.65. </li>
<li>RSI indicators hint that the underlying stock may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Next earnings are expected to be released in 44 days.</li>
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<h3>Expert Opinions on Monolithic Power Systems</h3>
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Walmart Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WMT#NYSE">WMT</a>) shares are trading lower on Monday. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) filed a lawsuit against the company and Branch Messenger over concerns regarding junk fees. Here&#8217;s what <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42656254/tech-stocks-eye-christmas-gains-microstrategy-tumbles-as-bitcoin-dips-to-93000-whats-driving-markets-monday">you need to know</a>.
The Details: The CFPB has <a href="https://www.consumerfinance.gov/about-us/newsroom/cfpb-sues-walmart-and-branch-messenger-for-illegally-opening-deposit-accounts-for-more-than-one-million-delivery-drivers/#:~:text=WASHINTON%2C%20D.C.%20%E2%80%93%20Today%2C%20the,they%20could%20access%20their%20earnings">alleged</a> that Walmart and Branch Messenger forced drivers to open deposit accounts filled with junk fees. The regulator sued Walmart and Branch Messenger on Monday for requiring drivers to use costly deposit accounts to get paid and deceiving drivers about how they could access earnings.
The suit claims that Walmart opened accounts for &#8220;last mile&#8221; drivers in its Spark Driver program and told workers that they would be fired if they did not use the specific accounts. Furthermore, the lawsuit alleges that Walmart misled drivers about the availability of same-day access to earnings. 
"Walmart made false promises, illegally opened accounts, and took advantage of more than a million delivery drivers," said CFPB Director Rohit Chopra. "Companies cannot force workers into getting paid through accounts that drain their earnings with junk fees."
Benzinga has reached out to Walmart for comment.
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The lawsuit claims that drivers were forced to navigate a complicated process to access their funds, and then encountered additional delays or fees when they opted to transfer the money to an account of their choice.
The government oversight agency stated that Spark Drivers paid over $10 million in junk fees to Branch Messenger in order to instantly transfer their earnings to a different account. 
The CFPB also claimed that Branch engaged in other illegal practices including failing to investigate errors, honor stop payment requests, maintain records and provide required disclosures.
According to Reuters, Branch Messenger representatives rejected the claims and accused the CFPB of &#8220;rushing&#8221; to file a lawsuit in an attempt to gain media traction. 
&#8220;Branch stands behind its model and services and we will defend this action vigorously,&#8221; the company reportedly said. 
WMT Price Action: At the time of writing, Walmart stock was down 2.01% at $90.39, according to data from <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>.
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