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DA Davidson analyst Matt Summerville maintains MP Materials (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MP#NYSE">MP</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $20 to $23.

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SiriusXM (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/siri#NASDAQ">SIRI</a>) finds itself at a critical juncture in 2024. The satellite radio giant has experienced a dramatic 56.8% decline in its stock price year to date, underperforming the broader Zacks Consumer Discretionary sector&#39;s return of 4.9% and raising questions about its future prospects and whether this presents a prime buying opportunity for astute investors.
SiriusXM&#39;s recent stock decline due to market volatility, interest rate concerns and digital media disruption arguably offers an attractive entry point for value investors. The strategic acquisition of Pandora has catapulted SiriusXM to the forefront of audio entertainment, boasting an unparalleled North American listener base exceeding 100 million. This merger combines SiriusXM&#39;s robust subscription model with Pandora&#39;s lucrative ad-based platform, creating a diversified revenue stream. The synergistic alliance enables cross-platform content distribution, potentially amplifying user engagement, advertiser appeal, and content creator attraction. With its enhanced scale, diverse content portfolio, and dual-model approach, SiriusXM is uniquely positioned to capitalize on the evolving digital audio landscape, offering substantial growth potential for long-term investors.
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<h2>SIRI Expands Horizons in the Digital Audio Landscape</h2>
Despite a challenging stock performance, SiriusXM continues to demonstrate resilience and adaptability in the evolving audio entertainment landscape. The company&#39;s core business remains robust, with a dominant position in the in-vehicle audio entertainment space reinforced by long-standing partnerships with major automakers like Toyota and Ford. As the automotive industry shifts toward electric and autonomous vehicles, SiriusXM has strategically positioned itself as a key player in the future of in-car entertainment and information services.
SiriusXM&#39;s expansion beyond traditional satellite radio has been a game-changer. The company&#39;s investments in streaming capabilities and exclusive podcast content have allowed it to compete more effectively with pure-play streaming services. This diversification strategy has successfully tapped into younger demographics and expanded the subscriber base beyond car owners.
A significant milestone in this expansion was the launch of SiriusXM Podcasts+ in August. This new subscription service, available directly in Apple Podcasts, offers ad-free listening, exclusive bonus content and early access to new episodes of popular shows. The service includes high-profile podcasts like SmartLess and Last Podcast on the Left, among others. This move not only enhances SiriusXM&#39;s podcast offerings but also strengthens its position in the competitive podcast market.
The integration of artificial intelligence and machine learning into SiriusXM&#39;s platform has significantly improved its personalization capabilities. This technological advancement has enhanced user experience, increased listener engagement and improved retention rates. The ability to offer tailored content recommendations has become a key differentiator for SiriusXM in the crowded audio entertainment market.
From a valuation perspective, SiriusXM&#39;s current stock price presents an intriguing opportunity for long-term investors. The company&#39;s forward 12-month price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 7.05 is significantly below the Zacks Broadcast Radio and Television industry average of 28.57. While this discounted valuation could reflect market concerns, it also suggests a potential upside if the company continues to execute its growth strategy successfully.
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Looking ahead, SiriusXM is well-positioned to capitalize on emerging trends in the audio entertainment industry. The company&#39;s investments in voice-activated technology and integration with smart home devices are opening new avenues for growth. Moreover, SiriusXM&#39;s exploration of interactive and visual elements to complement its audio offerings could revolutionize consumer engagement with radio content.
SiriusXM&#39;s commitment to exclusive content remains a strong selling point. Recent high-profile deals with popular podcasters like Alex Cooper and musicians, including Coldplay, Eric Church, and Jelly Roll, have further enriched its content library, appealing to a diverse audience.
While challenges persist, including navigating the evolving landscape of digital rights and royalties, SiriusXM&#39;s management has demonstrated adaptability and forward-thinking leadership. The company&#39;s efforts to streamline its technology infrastructure and embrace cloud-based solutions are expected to yield operational efficiencies and cost savings in the coming years.
Despite a projected 2.19% year-over-year decline in revenues for 2024, with the Zacks Consensus Estimate pegged at $3.25 billion, the consensus estimate for earnings has moved up by 3.8% to $3.25 per share over the past 30 days. This suggests growing optimism about SiriusXM&#39;s profitability, even in a challenging market environment.
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<h2>Tesla to Spotify: SIRI&#39;s Rivals Spell Trouble</h2>
Sirius XM faces intense competition in an increasingly competitive and rapidly evolving audio entertainment landscape, raising concerns about its future viability.
SiriusXM&#39;s traditional stronghold &mdash; the automotive sector &mdash; is facing unprecedented disruption. The rise of electric vehicles (EVs) and autonomous driving technology has opened the door for tech giants and innovative startups to challenge SiriusXM&#39;s once-unassailable position in in-car entertainment. Tesla, for instance, has been equipping its vehicles with its own entertainment system, bypassing traditional satellite radio altogether.
The streaming audio market, once viewed as a complementary service to SiriusXM&#39;s core business, has now become an existential threat. Spotify (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/spot#NYSE">SPOT</a>), Apple&nbsp;Music and Amazon Music have continued to expand their user bases, offering personalized playlists, exclusive content and seamless integration across multiple devices.
While SiriusXM has invested heavily in podcast content and technology, it faces fierce competition from dedicated podcast platforms like Spotify and Apple Podcasts, as well as newcomers like Substack and Patreon, which offer creators more control and monetization options.
<h2>Conclusion</h2>
While SiriusXM&#39;s stock performance so far in 2024 has been disappointing, the company&#39;s strong market position, innovative strategies and dual-model approach make it an intriguing option for investors with a longer time horizon. The current dip in stock price could indeed represent a buying opportunity for those who believe in the company&#39;s ability to navigate the changing media landscape and capitalize on emerging technologies. SiriusXM currently sports a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy).
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Robinhood Markets Option Alert: Nov 15 $35 Calls At The Ask: 5431 @ $0.12 Vs 6888 OI; Earnings 10/30 After Close Ref=$22.45

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>
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<tr>
<td>AAL</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$10.00</td>
<td>$37.9K</td>
<td>34.8K</td>
<td>1.3K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$250.00</td>
<td>$40.9K</td>
<td>1.4K</td>
<td>1.2K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>LMT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>10/18/24</td>
<td>$615.00</td>
<td>$45.8K</td>
<td>315</td>
<td>552</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NXT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>10/18/24</td>
<td>$40.00</td>
<td>$35.2K</td>
<td>5.1K</td>
<td>413</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MMM</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>11/15/24</td>
<td>$145.00</td>
<td>$34.2K</td>
<td>346</td>
<td>349</td>
</tr>
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<td>AVAV</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$290.00</td>
<td>$139.9K</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>179</td>
</tr>
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<td>LHX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$260.00</td>
<td>$37.6K</td>
<td>1.3K</td>
<td>72</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BLDR</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$170.00</td>
<td>$37.4K</td>
<td>79</td>
<td>61</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SAVE</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$7.50</td>
<td>$28.6K</td>
<td>9.5K</td>
<td>52</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>FTAI</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$145.00</td>
<td>$31.1K</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>33</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These bullet-by-bullet explanations have been constructed using the accompanying table. 
• Regarding AAL (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAL#NASDAQ">AAL</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 472 day(s) on January 16, 2026. Parties traded 253 contract(s) at a $10.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 11 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $37.9K, with a price of $150.0 per contract. There were 34817 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1355 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For BA (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BA#NYSE">BA</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 262 day(s) on June 20, 2025. This event was a transfer of 200 contract(s) at a $250.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $40.9K, with a price of $205.0 per contract. There were 1483 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1211 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding LMT (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LMT#NYSE">LMT</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 17 day(s) on October 18, 2024. Parties traded 56 contract(s) at a $615.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 19 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $45.8K, with a price of $820.0 per contract. There were 315 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 552 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding NXT (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NXT#NASDAQ">NXT</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 17 day(s) on October 18, 2024. Parties traded 294 contract(s) at a $40.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 21 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $35.2K, with a price of $125.0 per contract. There were 5145 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 413 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For MMM (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MMM#NYSE">MMM</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 45 day(s) on November 15, 2024. This event was a transfer of 31 contract(s) at a $145.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 17 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $34.2K, with a price of $1108.0 per contract. There were 346 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 349 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding AVAV (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVAV#NASDAQ">AVAV</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 171 day(s) on March 21, 2025. Parties traded 171 contract(s) at a $290.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 48 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $139.9K, with a price of $820.0 per contract. There were 0 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 179 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For LHX (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LHX#NYSE">LHX</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 80 day(s) on December 20, 2024. This event was a transfer of 71 contract(s) at a $260.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 12 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $37.6K, with a price of $530.0 per contract. There were 1344 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 72 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For BLDR (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BLDR#NYSE">BLDR</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 108 day(s) on January 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 52 contract(s) at a $170.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $37.4K, with a price of $720.0 per contract. There were 79 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 61 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding SAVE (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SAVE#NYSE">SAVE</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 108 day(s) on January 17, 2025. Parties traded 52 contract(s) at a $7.50 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 9 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $28.6K, with a price of $550.0 per contract. There were 9515 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 52 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For FTAI (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FTAI#NASDAQ">FTAI</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 262 day(s) on June 20, 2025. This event was a transfer of 11 contract(s) at a $145.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $31.1K, with a price of $2830.0 per contract. There were 0 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 33 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 Industrials Stocks With Whale Alerts 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. 
Below are some instances of options activity happening in the Consumer Discretionary sector: 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
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<td>TSLA</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>10/04/24</td>
<td>$252.50</td>
<td>$78.0K</td>
<td>3.7K</td>
<td>19.5K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BABA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$150.00</td>
<td>$101.3K</td>
<td>3.4K</td>
<td>7.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PDD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>10/04/24</td>
<td>$142.00</td>
<td>$76.0K</td>
<td>1.3K</td>
<td>2.9K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CVNA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>10/04/24</td>
<td>$175.00</td>
<td>$45.7K</td>
<td>1.7K</td>
<td>2.2K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMZN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$205.00</td>
<td>$26.5K</td>
<td>7.3K</td>
<td>1.3K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CPNG</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$27.50</td>
<td>$27.1K</td>
<td>10.1K</td>
<td>515</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SBUX</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>11/15/24</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
<td>$35.8K</td>
<td>8.3K</td>
<td>454</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>UA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$7.50</td>
<td>$39.0K</td>
<td>2.9K</td>
<td>301</td>
</tr>
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<td>LOW</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>10/04/24</td>
<td>$265.00</td>
<td>$151.1K</td>
<td>640</td>
<td>221</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SG</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>10/18/24</td>
<td>$35.00</td>
<td>$28.3K</td>
<td>2.0K</td>
<td>158</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These bullet-by-bullet explanations have been constructed using the accompanying table. 
• Regarding TSLA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 3 day(s) on October 4, 2024. Parties traded 122 contract(s) at a $252.50 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 20 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $78.0K, with a price of $640.0 per contract. There were 3711 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 19562 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding BABA (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BABA#NYSE">BABA</a>), we observe a call option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 472 day(s) on January 16, 2026. Parties traded 109 contract(s) at a $150.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $101.3K, with a price of $930.0 per contract. There were 3445 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 7028 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding PDD (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PDD#NASDAQ">PDD</a>), we observe a call option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 3 day(s) on October 4, 2024. Parties traded 200 contract(s) at a $142.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $76.0K, with a price of $380.0 per contract. There were 1322 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2989 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding CVNA (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CVNA#NYSE">CVNA</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 3 day(s) on October 4, 2024. Parties traded 127 contract(s) at a $175.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 67 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $45.7K, with a price of $360.0 per contract. There were 1797 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2251 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding AMZN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>), we observe a call option sweep with neutral sentiment. It expires in 108 day(s) on January 17, 2025. Parties traded 47 contract(s) at a $205.00 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 $26.5K, with a price of $565.0 per contract. There were 7380 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1390 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding CPNG (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CPNG#NYSE">CPNG</a>), we observe a call option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 108 day(s) on January 17, 2025. Parties traded 280 contract(s) at a $27.50 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $27.1K, with a price of $97.0 per contract. There were 10178 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 515 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For SBUX (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SBUX#NASDAQ">SBUX</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 45 day(s) on November 15, 2024. This event was a transfer of 200 contract(s) at a $90.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $35.8K, with a price of $179.0 per contract. There were 8384 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 454 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For UA (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UA#NYSE">UA</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 108 day(s) on January 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 300 contract(s) at a $7.50 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 19 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $39.0K, with a price of $130.0 per contract. There were 2998 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 301 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding LOW (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LOW#NYSE">LOW</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 3 day(s) on October 4, 2024. Parties traded 195 contract(s) at a $265.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 17 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $151.1K, with a price of $775.0 per contract. There were 640 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 221 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For SG (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SG#NYSE">SG</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 17 day(s) on October 18, 2024. This event was a transfer of 126 contract(s) at a $35.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 30 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $28.3K, with a price of $225.0 per contract. There were 2014 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 158 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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This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders often look for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges away from its normal worth. Abnormal amounts of trading activity could push option prices to hyperbolic or underperforming levels. 
Below are some instances of options activity happening in the Information Technology sector: 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>NVDA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>10/04/24</td>
<td>$117.00</td>
<td>$53.0K</td>
<td>7.2K</td>
<td>113.7K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AAPL</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>10/04/24</td>
<td>$225.00</td>
<td>$26.5K</td>
<td>16.5K</td>
<td>50.4K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SMCI</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>10/11/24</td>
<td>$38.00</td>
<td>$27.5K</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>4.4K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PLTR</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$31.00</td>
<td>$40.8K</td>
<td>189</td>
<td>3.3K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MSTR</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>10/04/24</td>
<td>$150.00</td>
<td>$47.2K</td>
<td>2.3K</td>
<td>3.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>10/11/24</td>
<td>$165.00</td>
<td>$64.3K</td>
<td>5.1K</td>
<td>3.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MU</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>10/04/24</td>
<td>$99.00</td>
<td>$46.3K</td>
<td>574</td>
<td>3.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AVGO</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>10/11/24</td>
<td>$155.00</td>
<td>$30.8K</td>
<td>790</td>
<td>2.9K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>QCOM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$200.00</td>
<td>$47.7K</td>
<td>4.8K</td>
<td>2.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SNOW</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>10/18/24</td>
<td>$115.00</td>
<td>$76.0K</td>
<td>2.4K</td>
<td>1.2K</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These bullet-by-bullet explanations have been constructed using the accompanying table. 
• Regarding NVDA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 3 day(s) on October 4, 2024. Parties traded 241 contract(s) at a $117.00 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 $53.0K, with a price of $220.0 per contract. There were 7298 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 113715 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding AAPL (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 3 day(s) on October 4, 2024. Parties traded 100 contract(s) at a $225.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 7 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $26.5K, with a price of $265.0 per contract. There were 16543 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 50485 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding SMCI (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMCI#NASDAQ">SMCI</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 10 day(s) on October 11, 2024. Parties traded 250 contract(s) at a $38.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 13 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $27.5K, with a price of $110.0 per contract. There were 0 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 4484 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding PLTR (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NYSE">PLTR</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 143 day(s) on February 21, 2025. Parties traded 180 contract(s) at a $31.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 18 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $40.8K, with a price of $227.0 per contract. There were 189 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 3337 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 put option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 3 day(s) on October 4, 2024. This event was a transfer of 192 contract(s) at a $150.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $47.2K, with a price of $246.0 per contract. There were 2302 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 3190 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 10 day(s) on October 11, 2024. This event was a transfer of 221 contract(s) at a $165.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 17 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $64.3K, with a price of $291.0 per contract. There were 5161 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 3163 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 call option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 3 day(s) on October 4, 2024. Parties traded 200 contract(s) at a $99.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $46.3K, with a price of $232.0 per contract. There were 574 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 3055 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For AVGO (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVGO#NASDAQ">AVGO</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 10 day(s) on October 11, 2024. This event was a transfer of 280 contract(s) at a $155.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 8 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $30.8K, with a price of $110.0 per contract. There were 790 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2929 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding QCOM (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QCOM#NASDAQ">QCOM</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 80 day(s) on December 20, 2024. Parties traded 159 contract(s) at a $200.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 8 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $47.7K, with a price of $300.0 per contract. There were 4855 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2077 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding SNOW (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SNOW#NYSE">SNOW</a>), we observe a call option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 17 day(s) on October 18, 2024. Parties traded 304 contract(s) at a $115.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $76.0K, with a price of $250.0 per contract. There were 2453 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1214 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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Israel Military Spokesman Says This Attack Was Serious And Will Have Consequences

Airbnb, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ABNB#NASDAQ">ABNB</a>) stock is moving lower on Tuesday amid heightening geopolitical tensions after Iran launched a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/etfs/broad-u-s-equity-etfs/24/10/41120592/iran-set-to-launch-ballistic-missile-attack-against-israel-report">missile attack on Israel</a>.
What To Know: According to <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2024/10/01/iran-readying-imminent-ballistic-missile-attack-against-israel-us-official-tells-nbc-news.html">CNBC</a>, Iran&#8217;s attack is expected to target military and government operations. This attack comes after Israel launched an airstrike attack that killed Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah.
A White House Official told CNBC that, "We are actively supporting defensive preparations to defend Israel against this attack.&#8221; 
In addition, the U.S. has notified all government employees and their families in Israel to shelter in place. The embassy also told U.S. citizens in the same letter to remain cautious of rocket fire.
The Iranian missile attack at Israel could negatively impact demand for travel related services, including hotels and airlines. The missile attack has effected stocks in other sectors, including oil and defense.
How To Buy Airbnb Shares
By now you're likely curious about how to participate in the market for Airbnb (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ABNB#NASDAQ">ABNB</a>) &#8211; be it to purchase shares, or even attempt to bet against the company.
Buying shares is typically done through a brokerage account. You can find a list of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/best-stock-trading-platforms">possible trading platforms here.</a> Many will allow you to buy ‘fractional shares,' which allows you to own portions of stock without buying an entire share. For example, some stock, like Berkshire Hathaway, can cost thousands of dollars to own just one share. However, if you only want to invest a fraction of that, brokerages will allow you to do so.
If you're looking to bet against a company, the process is more complex. You'll need access to an options trading platform, or a broker who will allow you to ‘go short' a share of stock by lending you the shares to sell. The process of shorting a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock">stock can be found at this resource.</a> Otherwise, if your broker allows you to trade options, you can either buy a put option, or sell a call option at a strike price above where shares are currently trading &#8211; either way it allows you to profit off of the share price decline.
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ABNB Price Action: At the time of publication, Airbnb shares are trading 1.70% lower at $124.62, according to data from <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>.
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ProShares Ultra Bloomberg Crude Oil (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UCO#NASDAQ">UCO</a>) shares are trading higher by 6.43% to $27.06 Tuesday. Geopolitical tensions in the Middle East are once again on the rise, and this time, the potential for <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/etfs/broad-u-s-equity-etfs/24/10/41120592/iran-set-to-launch-ballistic-missile-attack-against-israel-report">significant conflict</a> is having a direct impact on financial markets, particularly in the energy sector.
The latest development comes from reports that Iran has launched a ballistic missile attack on Israel in retaliation for an airstrike that reportedly killed Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah.
As tensions escalate, the market is responding, and one of the major movers is UCO.
Why This Matters: UCO is a leveraged exchange-traded fund (ETF) designed to provide investors with twice the daily return of the Bloomberg WTI Crude Oil Subindex, which tracks the price movements of West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil. 
Essentially, UCO moves in direct correlation with oil prices, but with twice the volatility. When oil prices rise, UCO magnifies those gains, making it a popular choice for investors looking to capitalize on significant shifts in the energy market. On the flip side, it also carries higher risks due to its leverage.
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The ongoing conflict between Iran and Israel is particularly concerning for global oil markets because the Middle East remains a critical region for oil production and export. Iran, a major oil producer, controls access to the Strait of Hormuz, a vital chokepoint through which approximately 20% of the world's oil supply passes. 
Any conflict involving Iran could disrupt oil flows through the Strait, leading to supply shortages and sharp increases in crude oil prices. The threat of a ballistic missile attack by Iran increases the likelihood of a broader regional conflict, which would exacerbate fears of supply disruptions.
What Else: As reports of these imminent attacks surfaced, the price of crude oil surged, with investors rushing to hedge against the uncertainty. The United States Oil Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/USO#NYSE">USO</a>), which directly tracks oil prices, saw a 3% increase, while UCO spiked even higher due to its leveraged nature. 
UCO's upward movement reflects the market's anticipation that if tensions in the Middle East continue to escalate, crude oil prices could soar further.
In addition to the direct impact on oil supply routes, increased military presence by the United States in the region could further strain relations with Iran, potentially leading to sanctions or military engagements that could disrupt oil exports from the region. In such a scenario, oil prices would likely surge even more dramatically, pushing UCO to higher levels.
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According to data from&nbsp;<a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/register174">Benzinga Pro</a>, UCO has a 52-week high of $36.51 and a 52-week low of $22.88.

Why ProShares Ultra Bloomberg Crude Oil (UCO) Is Up 6% Today

Chubb (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CB#NYSE">CB</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 20 years by 2.77% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 11.19%. Currently, Chubb has a market capitalization of $118.01 billion. 
Buying $100 In CB: If an investor had bought $100 of CB stock 20 years ago, it would be worth $830.53 today based on a price of $292.14 for CB at the time of writing.
<h3>Chubb's Performance Over Last 20 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1727803950_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

$100 Invested In This Stock 20 Years Ago Would Be Worth $800 Today

Charles Schwab (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SCHW#NYSE">SCHW</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 20 years by 2.06% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 10.48%. Currently, Charles Schwab has a market capitalization of $116.84 billion. 
Buying $100 In SCHW: If an investor had bought $100 of SCHW stock 20 years ago, it would be worth $721.69 today based on a price of $63.87 for SCHW at the time of writing.
<h3>Charles Schwab's Performance Over Last 20 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1727803945_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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$100 Invested In This Stock 20 Years Ago Would Be Worth $700 Today

APA Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/APA#NASDAQ">APA</a>) shares are trading higher after the company announced a Final Investment Decision (FID) for the first oil development in<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/24/10/g41116965/apa-announces-final-investment-decision-for-first-oil-development-offshore-suriname" rel="noreferrer noopener"> Block 58, located offshore Suriname</a>.
In June 2024, APA, along with TotalEnergies SE (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TTE#NYSE">TTE</a>) and Staatsolie Maatschappij Suriname disclosed key advancements towards the <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/06/39187808/suriname-oil-boom-on-the-horizon-totalenergies-apa-near-fid-for-block-58" rel="noreferrer noopener">FID for developing offshore&nbsp;Block 58</a>.
TotalEnergies and APA operate Block 58, with each holding a 50% stake. Staatsolie, Suriname&#8217;s national oil company, has the option to join the development project with up to a 20% interest once the FID is made.
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The total investment is estimated at $10.5 billion, with first oil expected in 2028.
The project, named GranMorgu, includes production from the Krabdagu and Sapakara oil discoveries and has confirmed gross estimated recoverable resources exceeding 750 million barrels of oil through appraisal drilling.
GranMorgu will utilize technology to minimize greenhouse gas emissions, featuring an all-electric FPSO configuration with zero routine flaring and complete reinjection of associated gas into reservoirs.
Alongside securing approval for the Phase-1 Central Area Field Development, the partnership has maintained the option for additional exploration in Block 58.
This will enable the companies to thoroughly investigate the substantial untapped potential of the block within the established trend, as well as explore untested areas.
Investors can gain exposure to APA via&nbsp;Texas Capital Funds Trust Texas Capital Texas Oil Index ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OILT#NYSE">OILT</a>) and Octane All-Cap Value Energy ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OCTA#NASDAQ">OCTA</a>).
Price Action: APA shares are up 4.80% at $25.64 at the last check Tuesday.
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<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/2024-presidential-election">Election years</a> can be a testing time for investors of all shapes and sizes, and the close-run contest between two incumbents, Kamala Harris and Donald Trump, appears to be too difficult to call for anybody on Wall Street hoping to sidestep the prospect of economic uncertainty for the United States.&nbsp;
The build-up to the 2024 presidential election has been exceptionally unpredictable for many reasons. Joe Biden stepping out of the race and the assassination attempt on Trump have served as two pivotal examples of the unforeseen circumstances thrown up on the campaign trail. For the increasing role that artificial intelligence is playing in forecasting for broker-dealers, the technology could be set to face its most testing months yet.&nbsp;
Could institutional use of AI on Wall Street be set for its biggest reckoning as election uncertainty appears to spell significant volatility for US markets? Let's take a deeper look at how Q4 2024 may be a watershed moment for trading intelligence:&nbsp;
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Measuring The Impact Of The US Election</h3>
Because of varying policies and fiscal stances, polling data can have a significant impact on Wall Street.&nbsp;
Recently, Morgan Stanley quantified the <a href="https://www.morganstanley.com/ideas/us-election-2024-stock-market-implications">market impact of a Republican victory</a>, which could see an extension of the 2017 tax cuts that may result in higher interest rates impacting corporate profits and stock valuations. The introduction of tariffs could also impact overseas trade and international stocks, while prospective investment opportunities in growth markets like energy, telecommunications, and utilities could offer added value.&nbsp;
Statistically, it's worth remembering that markets generally perform well regardless of who occupies The White House.
IBKRCampus data shows that the best-performing hypothetical portfolio between 1900 and 2023 by some margin would be a ‘bipartisan' one that retained investments during Democratic and Republican administrations.&nbsp;
Data shows that $10,000 invested during this time <a href="https://www.interactivebrokers.com/campus/traders-insight/securities/macro/will-the-2024-presidential-election-affect-the-stock-market/" rel="nofollow">would return $9.9 million</a> when kept fully exposed to markets between 1900 and 2023. However, $10,000 invested only during Democrat and Republican presidencies would've returned approximately $528,000 and $181,000, respectively. 
Additionally, the reason for these differences between Democrat and Republican returns is more closely linked to factors like major financial crises such as the Great Depression and the impact of war.&nbsp;
Although this data suggests that the impact of presidencies and elections can be minimal over the long term, the build-up to elections offers periods of heightened market sensitivity, especially when dealing with close-run races.&nbsp;
The uncertainty stemming from elections that are too difficult to call can increase market fluctuations, with some risk-averse investors opting to withdraw their positions to re-enter the stocks and shares later on in an event that generally causes a post-election rally for Wall Street.&nbsp;
However, these periods of volatility can be an excellent opportunity for institutions to capitalize on uncertainty and take advantage of price movements.&nbsp;
Backing broker-dealer pursuits in identifying and taking fleeting price movements in stocks and commodities on Wall Street will be artificial intelligence, which has grown substantially in the years that followed the 2020 US presidential election. But is the technology adaptable enough to deal with the volatility thrown up by an unpredictable race for the White House?&nbsp;
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">New Challenges For Groundbreaking AI</h3>
Institutions like broker-dealers have been utilizing artificial intelligence to gain unprecedented predictive insights into a number of markets to better shape decisions and anticipate future price trends.&nbsp;
Fundamental analysis with AI comes in many forms, with many institutions now relying on alternative data like <a href="https://www.gloify.com/blog/the-future-of-hedge-fund-investment-with-ai/#:~:text=Some%20funds%20feed%20alternative%20data,may%20offer%20an%20investing%20edge." rel="nofollow">satellite imagery and credit card transactions</a> fed into machine learning (ML) models to identify fresh alpha signals as they emerge.&nbsp;
Broker-dealers can tap into big data sets in order to discover cutting-edge correlations that can provide faster opportunities to develop investment strategies ahead of rivals.&nbsp;
While these examples sound highly adaptable, they can't predict an assassination attempt on the Republican nominee or pinpoint the moment the sitting president decides to drop out of the race for another term. So is AI capable of living up to expectations in election years?&nbsp;
The answer may rest in the level of sentiment analysis that leading AI platforms can conduct on behalf of users.&nbsp;
The ability of these models to utilize <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/content/40181433/sidesmedia-using-social-media-sentiment-analysis-for-trading-decisions">social media sentiment analysis</a> for instances of herding behavior and attitudes towards parties and candidates can help to use social listening to understand where the next twist or turn in the race will come from and how US citizens are reacting to breaking news can help to shape broker-dealer decisions on Wall Street.&nbsp;
Already, social media herding behavior can carry a significant <a href="https://www.26degreesglobalmarkets.com/market-impact-its-importance-and-how-to-manage-it/" rel="nofollow">impact on market movements</a>, so this information reappropriated to voter intentions could help to get to the bottom of election metadata to better track market opportunities. 
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Pursuing Accuracy</h3>
Artificial intelligence tools can help to provide broker-dealers with a broad understanding of structured and unstructured data sets that would take humans too much time to process to capitalize on opportunities leveraged by volatility.&nbsp;
Adapting AI to trade stocks means that trends can be identified faster with greater accuracy to present human traders with actionable insights that can be converted into trading strategies.&nbsp;
United with prime services that can utilize relationships with key investment banks for superior access to global equity, forex, and commodities markets, rapidly accessing and interpreting these insights carries the potential to supply broker-dealers with the tools necessary to trade effectively off the back of emerging trends in sentiment and breaking news.&nbsp;
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">AI's Biggest Test On Wall Street</h3>
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/ai">Artificial intelligence</a> algorithms haven't been tasked with overcoming a chaotic US presidential campaign yet, and 2024 will stand as one of the biggest tests yet for the emerging technology.&nbsp;
For broker-dealers seeking to take advantage of short-term price fluctuations with AI, Q4 2024 is set to be full of opportunities that will challenge intelligence tools in unprecedented ways. With the right blend of human scrutiny and sentiment analysis, we could be looking at a watershed moment for the incorporation of AI in driving broker-dealer performance.
On the date of publication, Dmytro Spilka did not hold (either directly or indirectly) any positions in the securities mentioned in this article. The opinions expressed in this article are those of the writer. Dmytro Spilka does not intend to make a trade in any of the securities mentioned above in the next 72 hours.

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Advanced Micro Devices's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NYSE">AMD</a>) short percent of float has fallen 7.69% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 46.40 million shares sold short, which is 2.88% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 1.32 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock/">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/short-interest">List of the most shorted stocks</a>
<h3>Advanced Micro Devices Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1727803824_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Advanced Micro Devices has declined since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to rise in the near-term but traders should be aware that less shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Advanced Micro Devices's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Advanced Micro Devices's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 4.48%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze/">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.

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Primerica's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PRI#NYSE">PRI</a>) short percent of float has risen 6.3% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 354 thousand shares sold short, which is 1.35% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 3.05 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock/">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/short-interest">List of the most shorted stocks</a>
<h3>Primerica Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1727803819_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Primerica has grown since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to fall in the near-term but traders should be aware that more shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Primerica's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Primerica's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 2.43%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze/">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.

Peering Into Primerica's Recent Short Interest

Iveda Solutions's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IVDA#NYSE">IVDA</a>) short percent of float has risen 328.57% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 19 thousand shares sold short, which is 0.9% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 1.0 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock/">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/short-interest">List of the most shorted stocks</a>
<h3>Iveda Solutions Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1727803813_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Iveda Solutions has grown since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to fall in the near-term but traders should be aware that more shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Iveda Solutions's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Iveda Solutions's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 3.18%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze/">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.

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