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Wall Street powered through the shortened holiday week, with both the S&amp;P 500 and the Nasdaq 100 climbing to fresh record highs, as upbeat economic data and major policy shifts <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets">helped fuel investor confidence.</a>
Optimism got an extra boost after President Donald Trump announced a surprise trade deal with Vietnam. The agreement includes a 20% tariff on all Vietnamese imports and a 40% tariff on transshipped goods. In return, U.S. companies will get full access to Vietnam's domestic market, a key win for American exporters. 
Markets responded positively, with investors viewing it as a signal that Trump is favoring targeted trade enforcement over sweeping tariffs.
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Congress Passes Trump&#8217;s OBBBA, Economic Data Outperform</h3>
The U.S. Senate passed the bill on July 1, 2025, in a narrow 51–50 vote, with Vice President J.D. Vance casting the tie-breaking vote.
The House of Representatives followed on July 3, approving the final version of the bill in a 218–214 vote.
The White House announced that President Donald Trump will sign the bill into law on July 4, 2025, at 4 p.m. ET—a symbolic moment timed with Independence Day.
Labor market data surpassed expectations: Nonfarm payrolls rose by 147,000 in June, exceeding the projection of 110,000. The unemployment rate dropped to 4.1%, defying forecasts for a rise to 4.3% and hitting its lowest level since January. A big surprise came from government hiring, which added 73,000 jobs — the largest<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/economic-data/25/07/46244105/june-jobs-report-nonfarm-payroll-adp-data"> jump since March 2023.</a>
On the industrial side, new orders for U.S. manufactured goods jumped 8.2% in May to $642 billion. This was the largest monthly surge since 2014 and the third-largest on record, as firms moved quickly to capitalize on the temporary suspension of "Liberation Day" tariffs.
This economic resilience complicates the Federal Reserve's outlook for near-term rate cuts. Chair Jerome Powell said the door remains open for a potential rate cut at the July 30 meeting, though he emphasized the importance of incoming data. Yet, after the robust jobs report, market-based odds for a cut fell sharply to just 7%.
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Michigan-based automakers were among the week's top gainers. Ford Motor Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/F#NYSE">F</a>) jumped 10% this week after reporting a 14% year-over-year increase in second-quarter U.S. vehicle sales, reaching 612,095 units. The surge was led by strong demand for its Maverick and F-Series pickup trucks.
General Motors Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GM#NYSE">GM</a>) also topped the week&#8217;s best-performer ranking after posting a 7% rise in quarterly sales to 746,588 vehicles. 
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For one teen living abroad, aging out of childhood came with an unexpected setback — the loss of Social Security survivor benefits, despite still being enrolled in high school. The student, currently residing in the Philippines, shared their experience on Reddit's <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/SocialSecurity/comments/1lo1jfp/ssa_benefits_cut_off_at_18_still_in_high_school/">r/SocialSecurity</a>, detailing a months-long struggle to reinstate benefits and receive back pay after turning 18 in October.
The teen had been receiving Social Security benefits as a dependent of their American father, who qualified for Social Security Disability Insurance. Under <a href="https://www.ssa.gov/pubs/EN-05-10137.pdf">Social Security rules</a>, these benefits can continue past age 18 if the student is still enrolled full-time in high school — but only if they complete and submit <a href="https://www.ssa.gov/forms/ssa-1372.pdf">Form SSA-1372</a>, a school attendance certification form.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Form Submitted — But Lost in the Shuffle</h2>
"I've followed the rules, submitted everything (twice!), called for help, and done everything I was supposed to—but I&#8217;m still being left in the dark," the student wrote.&nbsp;
They say they followed the steps precisely: their school completed its section of the SSA-1372 form on September 5, and the student mailed it shortly after. After some delivery concerns, they resent it using a more secure courier service later that month.
Despite this, a termination notice from the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/05/45601283/social-security-checks-could-shrink-for-450000-retirees-as-government-resumes-seizing-benefits-over-student-loan-defaults">Social Security Administration</a> arrived just before the student's 18th birthday. A second attempt to submit the form was made in October. Still, by June this year — more than eight months later — no benefits had resumed and no back payments had been received.
"We also tried calling the SSA toll-free number multiple times, but every agent seems to say something different," the student wrote. "One agent told us they could see a note and that the documents were being processed. But when we called again and spoke to someone else, they claimed they didn't see any record of receiving my forms at all."
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Miscommunication and Misdelivery</h2>
A key issue may be where the form was sent. The student followed mailing instructions that pointed to a Veterans Affairs office in Manila. Some commenters on Reddit urged the student to send the form to the U.S. Embassy in Manila, rather than the VA office.&nbsp;
This confusion isn't unusual, according to commenters in the thread. One noted that if the case ends up at the Program Service Center — the office that handles student benefits — it can take months due to a growing backlog.&nbsp;
&#8220;It's not uncommon if it takes up to a year," the commenter said. "But once they get to your case, you'll get a lump sum payment for the 6 months you were a full time high school student at an accredited school."
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Living Abroad Adds Another Layer of Complexity</h2>
Receiving <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/financial-advisors/25/06/46158210/hes-67-still-working-and-just-sold-his-house-his-bank-advisor-says-claiming-social-security-now-or-lose-money-later-is-that-true">Social Security benefits</a> while living overseas is possible — but it comes with additional rules. U.S. citizens are generally eligible to receive payments abroad, and the Philippines is one of the countries where payments can be sent. However, for non-citizen dependents or survivors, eligibility may depend on meeting specific requirements — such as having lived in the U.S. for at least five years.
In this case, the student believes their high school meets all the necessary SSA requirements. Their principal even confirmed that a similar situation had occurred before — and the previous student was eventually paid in full.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Still Waiting, Still Hoping</h2>
The teen graduated from high school in May and should have remained eligible for benefits until then. Despite multiple submissions, confirmation attempts, and a missed callback appointment from SSA, they are still waiting for resolution.
Their story highlights the frustration many beneficiaries face when navigating the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/25/02/43710578/your-benefits-have-been-suspended-some-americans-abroad-suddenly-lose-access-to-their-social-security-benefits">SSA system from abroad</a> — especially when timelines matter and communication is inconsistent.
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A stronger-than-expected labor report just crushed any hopes that the Federal Reserve would lower rates this month—despite speculation from Wall Street and direct demands <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/donald-trump">from President Donald Trump.</a>
In June, the U.S. economy added 147,000 jobs, topping forecasts, while the unemployment rate ticked down to 4.1%, according to the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics data released Friday. Those numbers make it hard for the Fed to justify an imminent rate cut, as inflation remains above the 2% target. 
That's a problem for Trump, who's been repeatedly calling out Fed Chair Jerome Powell for delivering large rate cuts. 
But the Fed appears unfazed—at least for now.
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Economists Just Don&#8217;t See Near-Term Fed Rate Cuts</h3>
Bank of America economist Aditya Bhave said the data was "solid," adding that, "average job growth is above breakeven, and the u-rate is down. This should let the Fed stay in wait-and-see mode."
He did flag a few concerns—like weaker private-sector job growth at just 74,000 and flat aggregate private income—but not enough to change the outlook. 
Bhave reiterated his base case that "the Fed won't cut this year," especially if the economy holds up and inflation trends higher, possibly to 3% in the coming months.
That puts markets in a bind.
Over the past few weeks, traders had priced in what some economists called a "Goldilocks" path—a scenario where inflation stays tame enough to allow cuts even with decent job growth. But Bhave pushed back on that idea, saying, "We always thought this scenario was the least likely."
If he&#8217;s right, either stocks or short-term bond yields, or both, are probably mispriced.
"Given the strong jobs numbers along with the extension of tax cuts and potentially higher tariff levels…the Fed is much less likely to cut rates this month than many were talking about earlier this week," said Chris Zaccarelli, chief investment officer at Northlight Asset Management. 
Zaccarelli believes a cut could still happen—just not right away. "The Fed is likely to wait until later in this quarter or even until the fourth quarter." 

Other economists echoed that timeline. Bill Adams, chief economist at Comerica Bank, said, "The Fed has a maximum employment mandate, not a job growth or GDP growth mandate. If the unemployment rate is holding steady…the job market won't give the Fed a reason to cut."
Adams sees a rate cut as possible in October or December, "but more likely to be driven by cooler-than-expected inflation than by an increase in unemployment."
Nancy Vanden Houten, lead U.S. economist at Oxford Economics, said the Fed still has reason to wait. "While there were some elements of softness beneath the better-than-expected headlines, the June employment report was strong enough to allow the Federal Reserve to keep policy on hold," she said.
She doesn't expect action until the inflationary impact of tariffs fades. "We expect the inflationary impact of tariffs to have peaked by the fourth quarter, allowing the Fed to start cutting rates in December."
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Investors Still Betting On Cuts</h3>
Despite the Fed's cautious tone, markets are still leaning toward at least two rate cuts this year. Fed futures currently imply 55 basis points of cuts by December 2025, according to CME Group Fed Watch. 
CFTC-regulated betting exchange Kalshi shows there's a 37% chance of two 25-basis-point cuts by December. As of Friday, Kalshi traders were pricing the following probabilities for Fed cuts by December 2025:
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<li>1 cut (25 bps): 22%</li>
<li>2 cuts (50 bps): 36%</li>
<li>3 cuts (75 bps): 17%</li>
<li>4 cuts (100 bps): 5%</li>
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That means the market sees a 58% chance of at least two cuts by year-end, and a 22% probability of three or more, despite the strength of the labor market and the potential second-half inflationary risks from tariffs. 
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Aerospace startup Muon Space has <a href="https://www.muonspace.com/press/muon-space-completes-146-million-series-b-to-scale-satellite-constellations-for-defense-and-commercial-missions">booked</a> $146 million in total Series B funding, allowing the satellite constellation manufacturer to ramp up production at a new 130,000-square-foot complex in San Jose, California. Its book of business grew by leaps and bounds in 2024, adding over $100 million in contracts. The high-tech team is growing as well, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/muon-space">doubling</a> in one year to over 150 employees.
The four-year old company collected $89.5 million in new funds, with $44.5 million in equity and $45 million in credit facilities. The round follows August 2024's $56 million <a href="https://www.muonspace.com/press/muon-space-secures-56m-series-b-funding-surpasses-100m-in-customer-contracts-in-2024-including-landmark-agreement-with-snc">cash haul</a>. Congruent Venture led the investor syndicate, along with Activate Capital, Acme Capital, Costanoa Ventures, Radical Ventures and ArcTern Ventures. Congruent Managing Partner Joshua Posamentier touted the installment, saying, "Muon is building the high-performance scale solution the space industry has been missing."
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Aerospace engineers Jonny Dyer, Paul Day, Dan McCleese, Reuben Rohrschneider and Pascal Stang incorporated Muon Space in 2021. All have strong resumes in propulsion, mission control and large-scale operations, according to <a href="https://techfundingnews.com/muon-space-series-b-funding-satellite-constellation">Techfundingnews</a>, with "shared expertise in scalable hardware design and a vision for vertically integrated satellite systems." It lists its smaller competitors as Planet, Icey, and Spire.
SpaceX and <a href="https://www.airbus.com/en/products-services/space/telecommunications-and-navigation-satellites/low-earth-orbit-satellite-constellation">Airbus</a> popularized 21st century satellite constellations, but they have been around for more than three decades. The basic manufacturing tech constructs and deploys multiple satellites into a coordinated network, using streamlined and automated production techniques. The system design has many applications, especially those requiring continuous global coverage. The Starlink satellite system is probably the best-known example of a modern constellation.
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In addition to new funding, Muon announced the acquisition of Starlight Engines, a 2022 propulsion startup described as "pioneering the first commercially available solid propellant Hall-effect thruster systems – a safe, affordable and scalable alternative to traditional propulsion systems." The company is now integrating the tech into production, expecting the acquisition to "accelerate delivery times while improving both schedule reliability and overall mission performance.&#8221;&nbsp;&nbsp;
The San Jose facility will support production at scale, ramping up to 500 mini-satellites (100 to 500 kg) per year. According to Muon, it meets strict <a href="https://www.ul.com/services/national-industrial-security-system-certification">UL 2050</a> security standards that let the manufacturer bid for lucrative commercial and defense contracts. The full integration environment has allocated 70,000 square feet to manufacturing and 30,000 square feet to cleanroom environments, both powered by a 300 kilowatt solar array. Standardization is lowering production costs, with many systems <a href="https://www.airborne.com/are-you-ready-for-the-future-of-satellite-constellation-production/#:~:text=Automation%20provides%20the%20answer.,waste%20while%20improving%20structural%20performance.">sharing</a> components and modular designs.&nbsp;
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Satellite constellations now number in the <a href="https://eos.com/blog/satellite-constellation/">thousands</a>, evidence this tech has blossomed into a high-demand manufacturing niche. But it's always tough for startups to compete against industry whales. The company says it will meet this challenge with a vertically integrated approach that offers an &#8220;industrial-scale alternative, unlocking faster delivery, improved mission performance, and greater resilience across the space value chain.&#8221;
"We're focused on delivering mission-optimized satellite constellation systems to customers at unprecedented speed," says CEO Dyer. And Muon Space's growing book of business, highlighted by 2024's new contracts, predicts a bright future for the maturing startup.&nbsp;
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Palo Alto Networks's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PANW#NYSE">PANW</a>) short percent of float has fallen 11.79% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 23.73 million shares sold short, which is 3.59% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 6.57 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?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">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.
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<h3>Palo Alto Networks Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
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As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Palo Alto Networks 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 Palo Alto Networks'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://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Palo Alto Networks's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 6.95%, 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?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
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Lantheus Holdings's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LNTH#NYSE">LNTH</a>) short percent of float has risen 14.21% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 9.13 million shares sold short, which is 17.36% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 8.21 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?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">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.
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<h3>Lantheus Holdings Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1751655622_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Lantheus Holdings 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 Lantheus Holdings'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://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Lantheus Holdings's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 7.82%, which means the company has more 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?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
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Anglogold Ashanti's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AU#NYSE">AU</a>) short percent of float has risen 15.5% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 6.68 million shares sold short, which is 1.49% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 2.08 days to cover their short positions on average.
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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?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">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.
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<h3>Anglogold Ashanti Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1751655618_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Anglogold Ashanti 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 Anglogold Ashanti'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://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Anglogold Ashanti's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 4.07%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
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This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.

What Does the Market Think About Anglogold Ashanti?

In the current session, the stock is trading at $59.93, after a 2.62% increase. Over the past month, Frontdoor Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FTDR#NASDAQ">FTDR</a>) stock increased by 3.43%, and in the past year, by 78.68%. With performance like this, long-term shareholders are optimistic but others are more likely to look into the price-to-earnings ratio to see if the stock might be overvalued.

<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1751655616_0.png" alt="Past Year Chart" />

<h3>A Look at Frontdoor P/E Relative to Its 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. 
Compared to the aggregate P/E ratio of the 19.33 in the Diversified Consumer Services industry, Frontdoor Inc. has a lower P/E ratio of 19.02. Shareholders might be inclined to think that the stock might perform worse than it's industry peers. It's also possible that the stock is undervalued. 

<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1751655617_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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Many children look forward to summer getting started. After nine months of sitting at desks, writing notes, and taking exams, they're ready for a more flexible schedule. However, these summer vacations are stressful for many parents. They have to plan camp trips and keep their children busy while juggling full-time work.
This concern recently made its way into the HENRY Finance Reddit community. This group is filled with high earners who aren't rich yet, and many of them explained how challenging it is to <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/HENRYfinance/comments/1lk7qrt/working_parents_and_summers_is_the_world_against/">take care of the kids during summer</a>.
"The world is set up against families with two working parents," the original poster mentioned.
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The couple, with one of the spouses being the original poster, earns a combined $260,000 per year. They have a 3-year-old in daycare and a 6-year-old in a summer program that has been disappointing so far. Other Redditors shared their experiences with raising children during the summer and how they are navigating the current environment.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Try Gyms</h2>
One of the top comments came from a Redditor who encouraged the community to give gyms a try. Many gyms have activities for children and offer structured activities. The commenter specifically mentioned two gyms that offer a wide range of activities.
"Both the YMCA and Lifetime Fitness do full summer camps with drop-off and pick-up flexibility. All day programming, but time by the pool, weekly fieldtrips, etc."
If you work out at the gym each day, you may want to take your kids with you during some of those days. That way, they're getting in good exercise, which will let them use their energy early in the day.&nbsp;
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Create Structure</h2>
Many Redditors emphasized the value of creating structure in your children's schedules. Some parents were stay-at-home moms until they saw it was too hard for them to commit to structured schedules for their children at a consistent rate.&nbsp;
It's also an uphill battle since many parents in the neighborhood may also have their kids in a summer camp. This trend plays out in many areas, and it gives parents fewer options for their kids if they don't want to embark on a summer program.
"We would all be miserable with an extended period of no structure," one Redditor stated. Another person commented right under that post in agreement.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Prioritize Correctly</h2>
While you have to work to put food on the table, you don't want to overdo it either. It makes more sense to work extra hours and pursue every good opportunity when you are single, but the dynamic shifts for many people when they become adults. One Redditor summed this trend up nicely.
"Make sure you are spending time wisely at work and not just working for work&#8217;s sake. Cut back rigorously on [stuff] that doesn't matter. When I had no kids, I put in 60 hours regularly; as a parent, I put in 35-45, depending on the situation. My performance reviews never got worse."
The original poster responded to the comments with some thoughts and a career journey that encapsulates many individuals who are grappling between their work and being present for their children.
"My current work is actually closing in the middle of July. And I&#8217;ve already lined something else up, but it&#8217;s gonna take a little [time] to be credentialed, and so I am going to pull the kids from everything and spend some nice weeks with them at home. But the new job is definitely gonna be longer hours at first. But, it&#8217;s also good for the career. But, I don&#8217;t want to forget what&#8217;s important for sure."
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'The World Is Set Up Against Families With Two Working Parents' – A Couple Earning $260,000 Per Year Shares Their Struggle With Summer Camps

Arkadiy Amiryan, Chief Operating Officer of Veles Finance, challenged the idea that user-friendly crypto trading bots are responsible for flash crashes or amplifying herd behavior in the digital asset market. 
Instead, he pointed to social media hype and high-profile endorsements as the primary drivers of sudden price swings, emphasizing that bots alone do not destabilize the market. 
"In my opinion, cryptocurrency market crashes happen due to loud and sometimes reckless statements from the most popular people," Amiryan told Benzinga in an interview. "Someone says or writes something in X—and then we see a rapid fall of some project. This looks like unfair play."
He emphasized that scams and speculative tokens, rather than automated strategies, pose the more immediate threat to market stability.
Amiryan highlighted that trading bots, like those offered by Veles Finance, are neutral tools that execute predefined strategies without emotional bias. 
&#8220;Bots don't suffer from FOMO, but the blind spot is always risk management. If users fail to set proper safeguards, that's where problems can arise,&#8221; he said.
Founded in 2022 and based in Dubai, Veles Finance provides a no-code, cloud-native platform enabling both novice and advanced traders to deploy customized automated trading strategies across leading exchanges such as Binance, Bybit, and OKX. 
Veles currently supports over 49,000 traders, with $418 million in total bot deposits and over $79 million in cumulative user profits.
Veles Finance on Thursday expanded its reach through a strategic partnership with cryptocurrency exchange Bitget, integrating its automated trading bots into the Bitget platform. 
This collaboration gives Bitget's global user base direct access to Veles's customizable bots across both spot and futures markets.
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Amiryan acknowledged the growing accessibility of trading bots, thanks to user-friendly platforms like Veles, but stressed the company's focus on responsible trading. 
&#8220;We always educate our users about risk management. Trading bots are powerful, but users must understand their strategies and market conditions to avoid unnecessary exposure,&#8221; he said.
The Bitget-Veles partnership also provides users with advanced risk management features, including dynamic stop-losses, multi-take profits, and trailing profit mechanisms. 
Veles's professional-grade backtesting engine further allows users to refine strategies using historical market data before committing capital.
As automated crypto trading continues to grow, Amiryan emphasized that scalability will not come at the cost of user-centricity. 
&#8220;Our priority is always our users. Without them, we cannot grow. As we scale, we'll keep improving user experience, ensuring that customization and control remain at the core of our product.&#8221;
Industry participants like Amiryan believe that while algorithmic trading may introduce efficiencies, the key to navigating crypto's inherent volatility lies in robust education, risk awareness, and strategic execution, not the abandonment of automation.
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The Surprising Factor Behind Crypto Flash Crashes—And It's Not Trading Bots

Forget apple pie and fireworks—Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) just pulled off the most explosive <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/07/46257412/is-the-market-open-on-july-4th-everything-you-need-to-know">Fourth of July</a> in history, hitting $109,433 during the day. That's not just a milestone, it's a monument.
Back in 2012, a Bitcoin cost you seven bucks and some hope, noted a <a href="https://x.com/DocumentingBTC/status/1941085985472954766">post</a> on X. In 2016, it was cheaper than a tank of gas. 
Now? It could buy you a Tesla Model 3 (costs around $44k to $56K in the U.S.) and still leave enough for a long weekend in Miami.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">The American Dream, Digitized</h2>
Here's a red-white-and-blue reality check:
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<thead>
<tr>
<th>Year</th>
<th>July 4 Price</th>
<th>YoY Gain</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>2025</td>
<td>$109,433</td>
<td>+86%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2024</td>
<td>$58,659</td>
<td>+89%</td>
</tr>
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<td>2023</td>
<td>$31,051</td>
<td>+57%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2022</td>
<td>$19,750</td>
<td>-44%</td>
</tr>
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<td>2021</td>
<td>$34,973</td>
<td>+285% from 2020</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</figure>
Data Source: <a href="https://x.com/DocumentingBTC/status/1941085985472954766">X</a>
Bitcoin didn't just beat inflation—it obliterated every traditional asset class over a decade. The 10-year CAGR from 2015 to 2025? Over 100% annually. Show us another Fourth of July tradition with returns like that.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">The Investor Angle: Is This Still The Beginning?</h2>
With talk of a U.S. Bitcoin strategic reserve heating up and ETF flows keeping crypto flush, Bitcoin's legitimacy is no longer in question. What is up for debate is valuation—can the rally continue from here?
Crypto-native plays like Coinbase Global Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COIN#NASDAQ">COIN</a>) and miners like MARA Holdings Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MARA#NASDAQ">MARA</a>) are already riding the fireworks. But even conservative investors are quietly allocating to Bitcoin via regulated ETFs, betting this Fourth of July trend still has legs.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">BTC: Earnings Every Year</h2>
America celebrates independence once a year. Bitcoin's been earning it every year. From $0.01 in 2010 to over $100K in 2025, it's become the most relentless freedom trade of our time.
This Fourth of July, Bitcoin didn't just party—it planted a flag.
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Bitcoin's 4th Of July Boom: Enough For A Tesla And A Tan

A recent Reddit <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/Salary/comments/1lo6qma/is_reaching_100kyear_in_the_us_easy_i_guess_it/">thread</a> lit up with debate after a person claimed that <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/25/02/43895999/making-over-100000-a-year-heres-how-big-your-retirement-nest-egg-should-be-in-your-40s-50s-and-60s-if-you-want-to-retire-rich">earning $100,000 a year</a> in the U.S. is &#8220;easy&#8221; if you follow a clear path and put in the work. The poster, who identified themselves as an IT project manager making $150,000 annually, said the blueprint is there for anyone willing to sacrifice and stay consistent.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Clear Path, Not Effortless</h2>
&#8220;Blows my mind how many people line up to argue with me every time I say that <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/topics/25/06/46044025/earning-more-than-100000-feels-like-a-dream-to-many-but-when-you-look-closer-some-of-these-jobs-arent-as-difficult-as-youd-think">earning $100k per year</a> in the US is easy,&#8221; wrote the original poster. &#8220;Now, does it require you getting off your ass and doing more than working fast food? Absolutely. Will anyone hand you a $100K/year job with little or no effort on your part? Nope. Nor should they.&#8221;
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According to them, the &#8220;easy&#8221; part isn&#8217;t about lack of effort; it&#8217;s that there are many well-documented ways to get there. Whether it&#8217;s engineering, trades, or IT, the steps are no longer a mystery.
&#8220;You still need to do your part,&#8221; they wrote. &#8220;And ‘doing your part' often requires multiple years of sacrifice: Doing real, actual learning, and doing things that make you uncomfortable.&#8221;
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Simple, But Not Easy</h2>
Many commenters pushed back, saying the word &#8220;easy&#8221; ignores how much effort and privilege it can take. One person summed it up by saying, &#8220;Figuring out how to make $100K is simple. Actually doing it is hard, not easy.&#8221;
Another added, &#8220;I guess I would word it as &#8216;easily achievable with a lot of effort and good decision making.'&#8221;
Some pointed out that location, field, and upbringing play a huge role.&nbsp;
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Opportunity Isn't Equal</h2>
The original poster acknowledged that where you live matters, but argued that many people can move or train for remote jobs, especially post-COVID. &#8220;To those with drive and vision… they leave town, learn a skill or a trade, come back home, work in the small hospital here or become electricians, plumbers, etc.&#8221;
Still, others emphasized systemic barriers, noting that not everyone has the support system or the luxury to fail and bounce back. &#8220;Imagine trying to get a job while homeless. How do you appear? How do you act with a lack of sleep or safety?&#8221;
One particularly upvoted comment noted, &#8220;People value different things. Some of the smartest people I've met don't care about making more money. They want <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/24/12/42301100/most-americans-dont-see-wealth-as-the-key-to-financial-success-heres-what-matters-more-to-59-of-them">free time and a fulfilled life</a>.&#8221;
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">A Matter Of Definition</h2>
While the debate over semantics continued, one thing became obvious: most agreed that making six figures in the U.S. is possible, but not easy.
&#8220;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/25/01/43403375/58-of-people-say-100000-a-year-is-the-bare-minimum-to-avoid-the-financial-stress-of-daily-life-heres-how-many-actually-earn-this">$100K/year isn't magic</a>,&#8221; a person said. &#8220;But it is accessible to most people in the U.S. who are able to stay consistent, strategic, and willing to endure discomfort in the short term. The game is winnable. But you still have to play.&#8221;
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Is Earning $100K/Year In The U.S. 'Easy?' A Project Manager Says It Requires 'Getting Off Your Ass And Doing More Than Working Fast Food'

Prestige Consumer's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PBH#NYSE">PBH</a>) short percent of float has fallen 9.48% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 1.66 million shares sold short, which is 4.87% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 6.32 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?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">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.
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<h3>Prestige Consumer Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1751652102_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Prestige Consumer 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 Prestige Consumer'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://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Prestige Consumer's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 3.54%, which means the company has more short interest than most of its peers.
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What Does the Market Think About Prestige Consumer?

Lattice Semiconductor's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LSCC#NYSE">LSCC</a>) short percent of float has risen 5.2% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 11.06 million shares sold short, which is 13.16% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 5.3 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?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">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.
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<h3>Lattice Semiconductor Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1751652097_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Lattice Semiconductor 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 Lattice Semiconductor'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://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Lattice Semiconductor's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 8.87%, which means the company has more 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?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">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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What Does the Market Think About Lattice Semiconductor?

TKO Group Holdings's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TKO#NYSE">TKO</a>) short percent of float has risen 20.06% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 6.52 million shares sold short, which is 8.5% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 9.04 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?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">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.
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<h3>TKO Group Holdings Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1751652092_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for TKO Group Holdings 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 TKO Group Holdings'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://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>, TKO Group Holdings's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 8.64%, 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?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
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What Does the Market Think About TKO Group Holdings?

In the current market session, ExlService Hldgs Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EXLS#NASDAQ">EXLS</a>) share price is at $45.42, after a 1.72% spike. Moreover, over the past month, the stock decreased by 5.67%, but in the past year, spiked by 41.87%. Shareholders might be interested in knowing whether the stock is overvalued, even if the company is performing up to par in the current session. 

<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1751652021_0.png" alt="Past Year Chart" />

<h3>ExlService Hldgs 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. 
ExlService Hldgs has a better P/E ratio of 33.83 than the aggregate P/E ratio of 29.42 of the Professional Services industry. Ideally, one might believe that ExlService Hldgs 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/2025/1751652021_1.png" alt="Guage" />

In conclusion, the price-to-earnings ratio is a useful metric for analyzing a company's market performance, but it has its limitations. While a lower P/E can indicate that a company is undervalued, it can also suggest that shareholders do not expect future growth. Additionally, the P/E ratio should not be used in isolation, as other factors such as industry trends and business cycles can also impact a company's stock price. Therefore, investors should use the P/E ratio in conjunction with other financial metrics and qualitative analysis to make informed investment decisions.

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Billionaire Bill Gates is worth $175 billion today and helped transform the tech industry by<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/startups/24/09/40982632/bill-gates-says-if-he-started-microsoft-today-hed-focus-on-this-industry-instead"> co-founding Microsoft.</a> Things could have looked a lot different if Gates didn't fix a bad habit along the way. While an undergraduate student at Harvard University, Gates has a bad habit of procrastinating.
&#8220;I liked to show people that I didn&#8217;t do any work, and that I didn&#8217;t go to classes and I didn&#8217;t care,&#8221; Gates said in a 2005 Q&amp;A session with&nbsp;Warren Buffett,&nbsp;as&nbsp;<a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2018/03/16/bill-gates-quit-this-bad-habit-before-he-became-successful.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">reported</a>&nbsp;by CNBC.
Gates said he would prepare for tests at the last minute.
&#8220;People thought that was funny. That was my positioning: the guy who did nothing until the last minute.&#8221;
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Gates recalled the need to break this &#8220;very bad habit&#8221; when he entered the business world. The billionaire dropped out of Harvard after two years.
&#8220;When I went into business that was a really bad habit and it took me a couple years to get over that.&#8221;
Gates acknowledged that while procrastination might have seemed like a cool character trait in college, it quickly became a liability in the business world, where last-minute work is generally frowned upon.
&#8220;Nobody praised me because I would do things at the last minute.&#8221;
Gates said in the business world, he worked hard to reverse course and tried to emulate the students at Harvard &#8220;who were always organized and had things done on time.&#8221;
While he was able to get rid of the bad habit, Gates confessed in the 2005 interview that he still hadn&#8217;t fully learned not to put things off.
&#8220;I&#8217;m still working on it, but procrastination is not a good habit.&#8221;
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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. 
Here's the list of options activity happening in today's session: 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>HOOD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>07/03/25</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
<td>$86.9K</td>
<td>12.7K</td>
<td>4.9K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>COIN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>08/15/25</td>
<td>$400.00</td>
<td>$91.3K</td>
<td>8.4K</td>
<td>2.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SOFI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>07/25/25</td>
<td>$14.50</td>
<td>$206.8K</td>
<td>1.1K</td>
<td>636</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>V</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>07/11/25</td>
<td>$357.50</td>
<td>$30.0K</td>
<td>171</td>
<td>345</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>WFC</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
<td>$51.0K</td>
<td>16</td>
<td>257</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BULL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$10.00</td>
<td>$44.5K</td>
<td>2.7K</td>
<td>236</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AXP</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$330.00</td>
<td>$36.9K</td>
<td>1.1K</td>
<td>195</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MA</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$585.00</td>
<td>$94.0K</td>
<td>100</td>
<td>137</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AFRM</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$70.00</td>
<td>$100.4K</td>
<td>678</td>
<td>80</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>JPM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/17/27</td>
<td>$380.00</td>
<td>$31.0K</td>
<td>40</td>
<td>16</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These itemized elaborations have been created using the accompanying table. 
• For HOOD (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HOOD#NASDAQ">HOOD</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 1 day(s) on July 3, 2025. 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 $86.9K, with a price of $435.0 per contract. There were 12759 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 4928 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For COIN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COIN#NASDAQ">COIN</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be neutral, expiring in 42 day(s) on August 15, 2025. This event was a transfer of 54 contract(s) at a $400.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 3 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $91.3K, with a price of $1692.0 per contract. There were 8492 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2187 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding SOFI (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SOFI#NASDAQ">SOFI</a>), we observe a call option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 21 day(s) on July 25, 2025. Parties traded 507 contract(s) at a $14.50 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $206.8K, with a price of $408.0 per contract. There were 1196 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 636 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For V (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/V#NYSE">V</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be neutral, expiring in 7 day(s) on July 11, 2025. This event was a transfer of 68 contract(s) at a $357.50 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $30.0K, with a price of $442.5 per contract. There were 171 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 345 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding WFC (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WFC#NYSE">WFC</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 77 day(s) on September 19, 2025. Parties traded 65 contract(s) at a $90.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 12 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $51.0K, with a price of $785.0 per contract. There were 16 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 257 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For BULL (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BULL#NASDAQ">BULL</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 77 day(s) on September 19, 2025. This event was a transfer of 100 contract(s) at a $10.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $44.5K, with a price of $445.0 per contract. There were 2769 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 236 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding AXP (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AXP#NYSE">AXP</a>), we observe a call option sweep with neutral sentiment. It expires in 14 day(s) on July 18, 2025. Parties traded 44 contract(s) at a $330.00 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 $36.9K, with a price of $840.0 per contract. There were 1142 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 195 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For MA (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MA#NYSE">MA</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 77 day(s) on September 19, 2025. This event was a transfer of 33 contract(s) at a $585.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 5 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $94.0K, with a price of $2850.0 per contract. There were 100 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 137 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For AFRM (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AFRM#NASDAQ">AFRM</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be neutral, expiring in 196 day(s) on January 16, 2026. This event was a transfer of 80 contract(s) at a $70.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $100.4K, with a price of $1255.0 per contract. There were 678 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 80 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding JPM (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JPM#NYSE">JPM</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 896 day(s) on December 17, 2027. Parties traded 16 contract(s) at a $380.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 3 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $31.0K, with a price of $1937.0 per contract. There were 40 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 16 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more about unusual options activity</a>. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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10 Financials Stocks Whale Activity In Today's Session

This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders often look for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges away from its normal worth. Abnormal amounts of trading activity could push option prices to hyperbolic or underperforming levels. 
Below are some instances of options activity happening in the Consumer Discretionary sector: 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>TSLA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>07/11/25</td>
<td>$320.00</td>
<td>$148.0K</td>
<td>10.5K</td>
<td>18.9K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BABA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>08/15/25</td>
<td>$110.00</td>
<td>$25.6K</td>
<td>4.0K</td>
<td>2.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>F</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$14.85</td>
<td>$79.0K</td>
<td>28.1K</td>
<td>1.3K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>JD</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>03/20/26</td>
<td>$28.00</td>
<td>$30.7K</td>
<td>1.9K</td>
<td>700</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>XPEV</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>08/15/25</td>
<td>$19.00</td>
<td>$26.2K</td>
<td>295</td>
<td>436</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CAVA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$75.00</td>
<td>$47.8K</td>
<td>1.2K</td>
<td>213</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>HOG</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$23.00</td>
<td>$33.8K</td>
<td>653</td>
<td>176</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SBUX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>07/11/25</td>
<td>$89.00</td>
<td>$36.7K</td>
<td>1.2K</td>
<td>165</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>RCL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$410.00</td>
<td>$143.4K</td>
<td>111</td>
<td>102</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NKE</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>07/11/25</td>
<td>$69.00</td>
<td>$48.0K</td>
<td>271</td>
<td>71</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These bullet-by-bullet explanations have been constructed using the accompanying table. 
• For TSLA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 7 day(s) on July 11, 2025. This event was a transfer of 200 contract(s) at a $320.00 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 $148.0K, with a price of $740.0 per contract. There were 10560 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 18921 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For BABA (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BABA#NYSE">BABA</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 42 day(s) on August 15, 2025. This event was a transfer of 50 contract(s) at a $110.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 3 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $25.6K, with a price of $513.0 per contract. There were 4089 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2173 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding F (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/F#NYSE">F</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 560 day(s) on January 15, 2027. Parties traded 1000 contract(s) at a $14.85 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 $79.0K, with a price of $79.0 per contract. There were 28155 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1336 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding JD (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JD#NASDAQ">JD</a>), we observe a put option trade with neutral sentiment. It expires in 259 day(s) on March 20, 2026. Parties traded 150 contract(s) at a $28.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $30.7K, with a price of $205.0 per contract. There were 1941 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 700 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For XPEV (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XPEV#NYSE">XPEV</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 42 day(s) on August 15, 2025. This event was a transfer of 199 contract(s) at a $19.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $26.2K, with a price of $132.0 per contract. There were 295 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 436 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For CAVA (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CAVA#NYSE">CAVA</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 77 day(s) on September 19, 2025. This event was a transfer of 29 contract(s) at a $75.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $47.8K, with a price of $1650.0 per contract. There were 1269 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 213 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding HOG (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HOG#NYSE">HOG</a>), we observe a call option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 14 day(s) on July 18, 2025. Parties traded 123 contract(s) at a $23.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $33.8K, with a price of $275.0 per contract. There were 653 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 176 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 call option trade that happens to be neutral, expiring in 7 day(s) on July 11, 2025. This event was a transfer of 65 contract(s) at a $89.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $36.7K, with a price of $566.0 per contract. There were 1289 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 165 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For RCL (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RCL#NYSE">RCL</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 196 day(s) on January 16, 2026. This event was a transfer of 88 contract(s) at a $410.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 18 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $143.4K, with a price of $1630.0 per contract. There were 111 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 102 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding NKE (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NKE#NYSE">NKE</a>), we observe a call option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 7 day(s) on July 11, 2025. Parties traded 64 contract(s) at a $69.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $48.0K, with a price of $750.0 per contract. There were 271 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 71 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 Consumer Discretionary Stocks Whale Activity In Today's Session

This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders will search for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges heavily from its normal worth. High amounts of trading activity could push option prices to exaggerated or underestimated levels. 
Here's the list of options activity happening in today's session: 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>NVDA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>07/11/25</td>
<td>$160.00</td>
<td>$25.2K</td>
<td>88.6K</td>
<td>115.8K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CRWV</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>07/03/25</td>
<td>$160.00</td>
<td>$51.2K</td>
<td>3.7K</td>
<td>10.7K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AAPL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>08/15/25</td>
<td>$235.00</td>
<td>$104.8K</td>
<td>19.7K</td>
<td>7.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ORCL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$250.00</td>
<td>$110.0K</td>
<td>3.9K</td>
<td>5.3K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MARA</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>07/11/25</td>
<td>$17.00</td>
<td>$52.6K</td>
<td>2.9K</td>
<td>3.7K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MSTR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>07/11/25</td>
<td>$400.00</td>
<td>$57.7K</td>
<td>15.5K</td>
<td>3.3K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AVGO</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>07/11/25</td>
<td>$275.00</td>
<td>$90.1K</td>
<td>2.1K</td>
<td>2.8K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>QUBT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>07/03/25</td>
<td>$20.00</td>
<td>$40.9K</td>
<td>3.6K</td>
<td>2.2K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SEDG</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$25.00</td>
<td>$44.0K</td>
<td>1.6K</td>
<td>1.5K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SMCI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>08/15/25</td>
<td>$55.00</td>
<td>$29.7K</td>
<td>9.8K</td>
<td>1.4K</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These itemized elaborations have been created using the accompanying table. 
• For NVDA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 7 day(s) on July 11, 2025. This event was a transfer of 100 contract(s) at a $160.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $25.2K, with a price of $252.0 per contract. There were 88681 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 115803 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding CRWV (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRWV#NASDAQ">CRWV</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 1 day(s) on July 3, 2025. Parties traded 150 contract(s) at a $160.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 3 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $51.2K, with a price of $345.0 per contract. There were 3751 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 10708 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding AAPL (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>), we observe a call option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 42 day(s) on August 15, 2025. Parties traded 699 contract(s) at a $235.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $104.8K, with a price of $150.0 per contract. There were 19715 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 7135 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For ORCL (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ORCL#NYSE">ORCL</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 14 day(s) on July 18, 2025. This event was a transfer of 500 contract(s) at a $250.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 26 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $110.0K, with a price of $220.0 per contract. There were 3907 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 5310 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding MARA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MARA#NASDAQ">MARA</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 7 day(s) on July 11, 2025. Parties traded 1548 contract(s) at a $17.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 46 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $52.6K, with a price of $34.0 per contract. There were 2904 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 3793 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding MSTR (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSTR#NASDAQ">MSTR</a>), we observe a call option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 7 day(s) on July 11, 2025. Parties traded 50 contract(s) at a $400.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $57.7K, with a price of $1155.0 per contract. There were 15522 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 3348 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding AVGO (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVGO#NASDAQ">AVGO</a>), we observe a call option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 7 day(s) on July 11, 2025. Parties traded 175 contract(s) at a $275.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $90.1K, with a price of $515.0 per contract. There were 2101 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2883 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding QUBT (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QUBT#NASDAQ">QUBT</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 1 day(s) on July 3, 2025. Parties traded 372 contract(s) at a $20.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 3 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $40.9K, with a price of $110.0 per contract. There were 3648 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2240 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding SEDG (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SEDG#NASDAQ">SEDG</a>), we observe a put option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 196 day(s) on January 16, 2026. Parties traded 78 contract(s) at a $25.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $44.0K, with a price of $565.0 per contract. There were 1671 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1500 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 call option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 42 day(s) on August 15, 2025. Parties traded 100 contract(s) at a $55.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $29.7K, with a price of $297.0 per contract. There were 9817 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1490 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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