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The Fund is an actively managed exchange-traded fund (an ETF). The Funds adviser seeks to achieve the Funds investment objective by using three strategies a Bitcoin futures strategy, an income strategy, and an option overlay strategy. Even though the adviser employs three strategies, the Funds portfolio is composed primarily of income producing securities.

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Sutro Biopharma shares are trading lower. The company announced updated data from the ongoing Phase 1b study of luveltamab tazevibulin in combination with bevacizumab for patients with epithelial ovarian cancer in a poster presentation at the 2024 ESMO Congress.

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Sonoma Pharmaceuticals shares are trading higher after the company was granted FDA 510(k) clearance for its microdacyn wound care solution.

Sterling Bancorp shares are trading lower after the company announced the sale of Sterling Bank and Trust F.S.B. to EverBank Financial Corp. Also, the company adopted a plan of dissolution and expects to wind down as quickly as possible after the sale.

<p><strong>BILL Holdings </strong>(NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/bill#NYSE">BILL</a>) shares have outperformed the Zacks Computer &amp; Technology sector and its Zacks Internet - Software industry peer<strong> Intuit </strong>(NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/intu#NASDAQ">INTU</a>) in the past month.</p>
<p>While BILL has moved up 5.7%, Intuit has risen 0.3%. The broader sector has dropped 0.8% over the same timeframe.</p>
<p>BILL&#39;s robust price performance has been driven by its impressive fiscal fourth-quarter 2024 results.</p>
<p>It registered 16% year-over-year growth in revenues. Core revenues, which included subscription and transaction fees, also rose 16% to $301 million. The upside was supported by BILL&#39;s ability to acquire new customers and expand its payment offerings.</p>
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<h3>BILL Holdings, Inc. Price and Consensus</h3>
<p><img alt="BILL Holdings, Inc. Price and Consensus" src="https://staticx-tuner.zacks.com/images/charts/c0/1726494702.png" style="height:283px; width:620px" title="" /></p>
<p><span style="font-size:13px">BILL Holdings, Inc. price-consensus-chart | BILL Holdings, Inc. Quote</span></p>
<p>BILL added a total of 11,300 net new customers in fourth-quarter fiscal 2024, with 4,600 customers from its direct and accounting channels and 6,700 from financial institutions. The retention rate for BILL standalone customers was 83%, demonstrating strong customer loyalty.</p>
<p>Nevertheless, investors should ask this question &mdash; will expanding clientele make BILL shares a good investment? Let&#39;s analyze.</p>
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<h3>Will BILL&#39;s Strong Portfolio Aid Prospect?</h3>
<p>BILL is solidifying its position in the financial technology landscape with a growing portfolio and strong momentum across its Spend &amp; Expense solution.</p>
<p>In fourth-quarter fiscal 2024, BILL upgraded its payment engine and platform, revamped its mobile app and added local transfer options for international payments and FedNow support for instant transfers. This shows BILL&#39;s dedication to enhancing its financial solutions.</p>
<p>In the same quarter, its solutions were utilized by 475,600 businesses and transacted $76 billion in total payment volume.</p>
<p>The Spend and Expense solution (formerly known as Divvy) saw revenue growth of 26%, driven by a 28% increase in card payment volume. This solution added 1,300 net new businesses in fourth-quarter fiscal 2024.</p>
<p>BILL&#39;s expanding SMB clientele with the likes of <strong>Adyen</strong> (OTC: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/adyey#OTC">ADYEY</a>), <strong>Regions Financial</strong> (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/rf#NYSE">RF</a>) and Xero has been a key catalyst.</p>
<p>In June, the company partnered with Regions Bank to launch Regions CashFlowIQSM, a digital solution designed to streamline payments and enhance cash-management processes for commercial clients.</p>
<p>BILL&#39;s partnership with Adyen integrates advanced acquiring and issuing capabilities into its financial operations platform for SMBs, enhancing accounts payable and receivable solutions with Adyen&#39;s technology.</p>
<h3>BILL&#39;s Q1 Outlook Looks Dull</h3>
<p>Bill Holdings&#39; strong demand for its financial operations platform among SMBs is boosting top-line growth. However, a challenging macroeconomic environment, persistent inflation and high interest rates are a major concern as SMBs tighten their spending budgets on digital initiatives.</p>
<p>For first-quarter fiscal 2025, BILL expects revenues to be between $346 million and $351 million, indicating growth of 13-15% year over year. The Zacks Consensus Estimate is pegged at $348.07 million, suggesting a rise of 14.13% year over year.</p>
<p>Non-GAAP earnings per share are expected to be between 48 cents and 51 cents. The consensus mark for earnings declined 5.7% in the past 30 days to 49 cents.</p>
<h3>BILL Stock &ndash; Buy, Sell or Hold?</h3>
<p>BILL stock is not so cheap, as the Value Score of D suggests a stretched valuation at this moment.</p>
<p>The forward 12-month Price/Sales ratio for BILL stands at 4.32X, higher than its Zacks Internet - Software sector&#39;s 3.12X, reflecting a stretched valuation.</p>
<p>BILL Holdings currently carries Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) suggesting that it may be wise to wait for a more favorable entry point in the stock.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.zacks.com/stock/news/2336690/bill-surges-6-in-a-month-should-you-buy-hold-or-sell-the-stock?cid=CS-BENZ-FT-analyst_blog|rank_focused-2336690">To read this article on Zacks.com click here.</a></p>


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BILL Surges 6% in a Month: Should You Buy, Hold or Sell the Stock?

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Sonoma Pharmaceuticals Has Been Granted FDA 510(k) Clearance For Its Microdacyn Wound Care Solution

Watching Packaging Corporation of America, International Paper; Shares See Spike In Price As Citi Reported Cascades Announced A Containerboard Price Increase Effective Oct. 7; $40/Ton Linerboard Increase, $70/Ton Corrugating Medium Increase, $40/Ton Increase In Its White-Top Linerboard; Traders Circulate Other Containerboard Manufactures Could See A Price Increase

<p>A recent post on the Bogleheads Forum illuminated a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/24/07/39577621/we-are-56-54-with-450-000-income-and-5-1-million-portfolio-but-live-in-a-pricey-area-with-our-14">common dilemma</a> for those nearing retirement: deciding whether to retire early.</p>
<p>A 57-year-old user, currently single and living in a low-cost-of-living area with no debt and a paid-off home, is contemplating retirement. With a current net worth of approximately $1.3 million, the user is trying to determine the right time to retire.</p>
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<li><strong>The average American couple has saved this much money for retirement —</strong><a href="http://www.benzinga.com/money/smartasset"><strong> </strong><strong>How do you compare</strong></a><strong>?</strong></li>
<li><strong>Can you guess how many retire with a $5,000,000 nest egg? &#8211;</strong><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/retire-5mil-nest-egg"><strong> </strong><strong>How does it compare to the average?</strong></a></li>
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<p><strong>Financial Overview</strong></p>
<p>The user's financial situation includes:</p>
<p>• $750K in a 457(b) plan</p>
<p>• $275K in a Roth IRA</p>
<p>• $275K in after-tax accounts</p>
<p>• $30K in savings</p>
<p>All investments, except savings, are allocated in a 60/40 portfolio. The user plans to rely on a pension of $65K annually starting at age 60, which includes a 3% cost-of-living adjustment after the first four years. Social Security benefits of $6K annually are expected to begin at age 70.</p>
<p>The current spending is around $60K per year, though the user only spends $40K and is looking to add some extra cash for more enjoyable activities.</p>
<p><strong>Trending:</strong> <strong>Warren Buffett once said, "If you don't find a way to make money while you sleep, you will work until you die." </strong><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/connect-invest-real-estate-notes"><strong>These high-yield real estate notes that pay 7.5% &#8211; 9% make earning passive income easier than ever.</strong></a></p>
<p><strong>Key Concerns:</strong></p>
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<li>Health care Costs: The user will need to secure health care through the ACA exchange, estimated to cost about $500 per month.</li>
</ul>
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<li>Daily Activities: The user is uncertain about how to fill the next 30 years and plans to start volunteering while pursuing interests like playing in bands.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Decision to Retire: The user is seeking reassurance about the decision to retire now rather than work another year to slightly improve financial security.</li>
</ul>
<p><strong><em>See Also:</em></strong><em> </em><strong><em>The number of ‘401(k)' Millionaires is up 43% from last year —</em></strong><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/401k-millionaires"><strong><em> </em></strong><strong><em>Here are three ways to join the club.</em></strong></a></p>
<p>The Bogleheads forum responses offered <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/24/07/40041316/laugh-all-you-want-robert-kiyosaki-rich-dad-poor-dad-warns-millions-of-401-k-s-and-iras-will-be-">various perspectives</a> and reassurances:</p>
<p>Forum members assured the user that their financial situation is secure enough to support early retirement. The pension, despite its lack of inflation adjustment in the initial years, along with existing investments, should comfortably cover expenses.</p>
<p>Regarding boredom, suggestions ranged from finding fulfilling activities and hobbies to maintaining flexible plans. Volunteering and other hobbies like playing guitar were noted as great ways to stay engaged.</p>
<p><strong>Trending: This billion-dollar fund has invested in the next big real estate boom,</strong><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/fundrise-flagship-fund"><strong> </strong><strong>here's how you can join for $10.</strong></a></p>
<p>Several users emphasized that retiring is deeply personal and not purely financial. They advised considering whether the current work is enjoyable or a source of stress. The consensus was that if financial concerns are minimal and personal fulfillment is prioritized, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/24/05/38761475/retire-early-or-retire-rich-man-asks-whether-its-better-to-retire-at-40-with-125-000-a-year-or-a">retiring now could be a wise choice</a>.</p>
<p>Overall, the majority agreed that the user is financially prepared to retire and should focus on what will bring personal satisfaction.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Retiring is as much about <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/can-you-guess-how-many-americans-successfully-retire-with-1-million-saved">personal readiness and happiness</a> as it is about finances. As one forum member aptly noted, "The only thing you can't buy is more time, so would you rather spend it working or doing whatever YOU want?"</p>
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<li><strong>Can you guess how many Americans successfully retire with $1,000,000 saved?</strong><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/red-ventures"><strong> </strong><strong>The percentage may shock you</strong></a><strong>.</strong></li>
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I'm A Single 57-Year-Old With No Debt, $1.3 Million In Savings, And $65,000 Pension – Can I Retire Early?

<p><strong>Children&#8217;s Place, Inc.</strong> (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLCE#NASDAQ">PLCE</a>) shares are pulling back Monday following large gains after the company posted a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/09/40818077/whats-going-on-with-childrens-place-stock-after-q2-earnings">second-quarter earnings beat last week.</a></p>
<p><strong>The Details:</strong></p>
<p>Children's Place shares jumped last week following the company's second-quarter earnings release. Children's Place beat earnings expectations, though quarterly sales declined, which the company attributed to cost-cutting measures, significantly improved profitability. </p>
<p>Additionally, stores saw a positive comparable store sales result for the first time since 2021, driven by stronger units per transaction and conversion metrics and improving traffic trends, while wholesale business rebounded with double-digit growth.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>
<p><strong>Read Next: </strong><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/09/40856610/why-temu-parent-pdd-holdings-stock-is-down"><strong>Why Temu Parent PDD Holdings&#8217; Stock Is Down</strong></a></p>
<p>Though Children's Place stock is pulling back Monday, it remains up by more than 160% over the past five days. According to data from <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/?gspk=YWRhbWVja2VydDUzMzY&amp;gsxid=zBMR4PKmcgBw">Benzinga Pro</a>, Children's Place shares are trading well-above the stock&#8217;s 50-day moving average of $7.31 and 53.68% of shares are being sold short which may be contributing to the volatility. </p>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">How To Buy PLCE Stock: </h3>
<p>By now you're likely curious about how to participate in the market for Children&#8217;s Place &#8211; be it to purchase shares, or even attempt to bet against the company.</p>
<p>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 <strong>Berkshire Hathaway</strong>, 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. </p>
<p>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.</p>
<p><strong>PLCE Price Action:</strong> According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/?gspk=YWRhbWVja2VydDUzMzY&amp;gsxid=zBMR4PKmcgBw">Benzinga Pro</a>, Children's Place shares are down 16.2% at $12.17 at the time of publication Monday.</p>
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<p><em>Image: Gerd Altmann from Pixabay</em></p>


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What's Going On With Children's Place Stock Today?

<p>Whales with a lot of money to spend have taken a noticeably bullish stance on <strong>Avis Budget Gr</strong>.</p>
<p>Looking at options history for Avis Budget Gr (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CAR#NASDAQ">CAR</a>) we detected 14 trades.</p>
<p>If we consider the specifics of each trade, it is accurate to state that 57% of the investors opened trades with bullish expectations and 42% with bearish.</p>
<p>From the overall spotted trades, 3 are puts, for a total amount of $107,520 and 11, calls, for a total amount of $705,127.</p>
<h3>What's The Price Target?</h3>
<p>Based on the trading activity, it appears that the significant investors are aiming for a price territory stretching from $65.0 to $100.0 for Avis Budget Gr over the recent three months. </p>
<h3>Insights into Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
<p>Assessing the volume and open interest is a strategic step in options trading. These metrics shed light on the liquidity and investor interest in Avis Budget Gr's options at specified strike prices. The forthcoming data visualizes the fluctuation in volume and open interest for both calls and puts, linked to Avis Budget Gr's substantial trades, within a strike price spectrum from $65.0 to $100.0 over the preceding 30 days.</p>
<h3>Avis Budget Gr Call and Put Volume: 30-Day Overview</h3>
<p><img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1726515035_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" /></p>
<h3>Significant Options Trades Detected:</h3>
<p>
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th><strong>Symbol</strong></th>
<th><strong>PUT/CALL</strong></th>
<th><strong>Trade Type</strong></th>
<th><strong>Sentiment</strong></th>
<th><strong>Exp. Date</strong></th>
<th><strong>Ask</strong></th>
<th><strong>Bid</strong></th>
<th><strong>Price</strong></th>
<th><strong>Strike Price</strong></th>
<th><strong>Total Trade Price</strong></th>
<th style="text-align: right;"><strong>Open Interest</strong></th>
<th style="text-align: right;"><strong>Volume</strong></th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>CAR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>10/18/24</td>
<td>$8.6</td>
<td>$8.5</td>
<td>$8.6</td>
<td>$75.00</td>
<td>$130.9K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">98</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">214</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CAR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>09/27/24</td>
<td>$7.0</td>
<td>$6.9</td>
<td>$7.0</td>
<td>$73.00</td>
<td>$116.2K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">330</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">174</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CAR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>09/27/24</td>
<td>$9.0</td>
<td>$8.6</td>
<td>$9.0</td>
<td>$70.00</td>
<td>$104.4K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">200</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">199</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CAR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>09/27/24</td>
<td>$9.0</td>
<td>$8.2</td>
<td>$9.0</td>
<td>$70.00</td>
<td>$74.7K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">200</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">83</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CAR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$26.0</td>
<td>$25.3</td>
<td>$26.0</td>
<td>$75.00</td>
<td>$52.0K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">104</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">40</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</p>
<h3>About Avis Budget Gr</h3>
<p>Avis Budget Group Inc is a provider of automotive vehicle rental and car-sharing services. Its brands include Avis, Budget, and Zipcar. Avis is targeted to serve the premium commercial and leisure segments of the travel industry, while Budget is focused on value-conscious customers. The company operates its own network of rental locations and licenses its brands to franchisees. Zipcar is a car-sharing service that allows members to use the company-owned Zipcar fleet at an hourly rate. The company's largest region by revenue is the Americas.</p>
<p>After a thorough review of the options trading surrounding Avis Budget Gr, we move to examine the company in more detail. This includes an assessment of its current market status and performance.</p>
<h3>Present Market Standing of Avis Budget Gr</h3>
<ul>
<li>Currently trading with a volume of 504,694, the CAR's price is up by 4.22%, now at $79.58. </li>
<li>RSI readings suggest the stock is currently is currently neutral between overbought and oversold.</li>
<li>Anticipated earnings release is in 44 days.</li>
</ul>
<p>Trading options involves greater risks but also offers the potential for higher profits. Savvy traders mitigate these risks through ongoing education, strategic trade adjustments, utilizing various indicators, and staying attuned to market dynamics. Keep up with the latest options trades for Avis Budget Gr with <a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/register174">Benzinga Pro</a> for real-time alerts.</p>


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Avis Budget Gr's Options: A Look at What the Big Money is Thinking

<p>Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bullish stance on <strong>HCA Healthcare</strong> (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HCA#NYSE">HCA</a>).</p>
<p>And retail traders should know.</p>
<p>We noticed this today when the trades showed up on publicly available options history that we track here at Benzinga.</p>
<p>Whether these are institutions or just wealthy individuals, we don't know. But when something this big happens with HCA, it often means somebody knows something is about to happen.</p>
<p>So how do we know what these investors just did? </p>
<p>Today, <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/?utm_source=insights">Benzinga</a>'s options scanner spotted 16 uncommon options trades for HCA Healthcare.</p>
<p>This isn't normal.</p>
<p>The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 31% bullish and 12%, bearish.</p>
<p>Out of all of the special options we uncovered, 3 are puts, for a total amount of $91,353, and 13 are calls, for a total amount of $911,865.</p>
<h3>Predicted Price Range</h3>
<p>Based on the trading activity, it appears that the significant investors are aiming for a price territory stretching from $310.0 to $420.0 for HCA Healthcare over the recent three months. </p>
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Trends</h3>
<p>Examining the volume and open interest provides crucial insights into stock research. This information is key in gauging liquidity and interest levels for HCA Healthcare's options at certain strike prices. Below, we present a snapshot of the trends in volume and open interest for calls and puts across HCA Healthcare's significant trades, within a strike price range of $310.0 to $420.0, over the past month.</p>
<h3>HCA Healthcare Option Volume And Open Interest Over Last 30 Days</h3>
<p><img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1726515029_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" /></p>
<h3>Noteworthy Options Activity:</h3>
<p>
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th><strong>Symbol</strong></th>
<th><strong>PUT/CALL</strong></th>
<th><strong>Trade Type</strong></th>
<th><strong>Sentiment</strong></th>
<th><strong>Exp. Date</strong></th>
<th><strong>Ask</strong></th>
<th><strong>Bid</strong></th>
<th><strong>Price</strong></th>
<th><strong>Strike Price</strong></th>
<th><strong>Total Trade Price</strong></th>
<th style="text-align: right;"><strong>Open Interest</strong></th>
<th style="text-align: right;"><strong>Volume</strong></th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>HCA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$73.4</td>
<td>$71.9</td>
<td>$71.9</td>
<td>$335.00</td>
<td>$224.7K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">155</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">120</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>HCA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$56.3</td>
<td>$54.6</td>
<td>$54.73</td>
<td>$355.00</td>
<td>$171.5K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">38</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">120</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>HCA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>09/20/24</td>
<td>$54.5</td>
<td>$54.4</td>
<td>$54.5</td>
<td>$350.00</td>
<td>$81.7K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">15</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">15</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>HCA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$73.7</td>
<td>$72.6</td>
<td>$73.15</td>
<td>$335.00</td>
<td>$80.4K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">155</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">50</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>HCA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$56.6</td>
<td>$55.4</td>
<td>$56.0</td>
<td>$355.00</td>
<td>$61.6K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">38</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">50</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</p>
<h3>About HCA Healthcare</h3>
<p>HCA Healthcare is a Nashville-based healthcare provider organization operating the largest collection of acute-care hospitals in the United States. As of June 2024, the firm owned and operated 188 hospitals, 123 freestanding outpatient surgery centers, and a broad network of physician offices, urgent-care clinics, and freestanding emergency rooms across 20 states and a small foothold in England.</p>
<p>Following our analysis of the options activities associated with HCA Healthcare, we pivot to a closer look at the company's own performance.</p>
<h3>Where Is HCA Healthcare Standing Right Now?</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a trading volume of 471,571, the price of HCA is up by 2.28%, reaching $403.0.</li>
<li>Current RSI values indicate that the stock is may be overbought.</li>
<li>Next earnings report is scheduled for 36 days from now.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What The Experts Say On HCA Healthcare</h3>
<p>Over the past month, 5 industry analysts have shared their insights on this stock, proposing an average target price of $409.2.</p>
<ul>
<li>Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Truist Securities keeps a Buy rating on HCA Healthcare with a target price of $430. </li>
<li>Maintaining their stance, an analyst from RBC Capital continues to hold a Outperform rating for HCA Healthcare, targeting a price of $405. </li>
<li>An analyst from Cantor Fitzgerald downgraded its action to Overweight with a price target of $392. </li>
<li>An analyst from Cantor Fitzgerald downgraded its action to Overweight with a price target of $392. </li>
<li>In a cautious move, an analyst from Morgan Stanley downgraded its rating to Equal-Weight, setting a price target of $427. </li>
</ul>
<p>Options trading presents higher risks and potential rewards. Astute traders manage these risks by continually educating themselves, adapting their strategies, monitoring multiple indicators, and keeping a close eye on market movements. Stay informed about the latest HCA Healthcare options trades with real-time alerts from <a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/register174">Benzinga Pro</a>.</p>


Check Out What Whales Are Doing With HCA

<p>Deep-pocketed investors have adopted a bearish approach towards Enphase Energy (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ENPH#NASDAQ">ENPH</a>), and it's something market players shouldn't ignore. Our tracking of public options records at Benzinga unveiled this significant move today. The identity of these investors remains unknown, but such a substantial move in ENPH usually suggests something big is about to happen.</p>
<p>We gleaned this information from our observations today when Benzinga's options scanner highlighted 10 extraordinary options activities for Enphase Energy. This level of activity is out of the ordinary.</p>
<p>The general mood among these heavyweight investors is divided, with 20% leaning bullish and 80% bearish. Among these notable options, 5 are puts, totaling $460,945, and 5 are calls, amounting to $219,919.</p>
<h3>Predicted Price Range</h3>
<p>Analyzing the Volume and Open Interest in these contracts, it seems that the big players have been eyeing a price window from $90.0 to $185.0 for Enphase Energy during the past quarter. </p>
<h3>Analyzing Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
<p>Examining the volume and open interest provides crucial insights into stock research. This information is key in gauging liquidity and interest levels for Enphase Energy's options at certain strike prices. Below, we present a snapshot of the trends in volume and open interest for calls and puts across Enphase Energy's significant trades, within a strike price range of $90.0 to $185.0, over the past month.</p>
<h3>Enphase Energy Option Volume And Open Interest Over Last 30 Days</h3>
<p><img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1726515024_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" /></p>
<h3>Biggest Options Spotted:</h3>
<p>
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th><strong>Symbol</strong></th>
<th><strong>PUT/CALL</strong></th>
<th><strong>Trade Type</strong></th>
<th><strong>Sentiment</strong></th>
<th><strong>Exp. Date</strong></th>
<th><strong>Ask</strong></th>
<th><strong>Bid</strong></th>
<th><strong>Price</strong></th>
<th><strong>Strike Price</strong></th>
<th><strong>Total Trade Price</strong></th>
<th style="text-align: right;"><strong>Open Interest</strong></th>
<th style="text-align: right;"><strong>Volume</strong></th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>ENPH</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$8.2</td>
<td>$7.95</td>
<td>$8.2</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
<td>$246.0K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">127</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">300</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ENPH</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$29.7</td>
<td>$29.2</td>
<td>$29.7</td>
<td>$130.00</td>
<td>$112.9K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">62</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">38</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ENPH</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>10/18/24</td>
<td>$10.6</td>
<td>$10.4</td>
<td>$10.45</td>
<td>$105.00</td>
<td>$82.5K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">454</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">82</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ENPH</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>11/15/24</td>
<td>$10.25</td>
<td>$9.05</td>
<td>$10.0</td>
<td>$105.00</td>
<td>$45.0K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">327</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">15</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ENPH</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$13.85</td>
<td>$12.55</td>
<td>$12.69</td>
<td>$185.00</td>
<td>$38.9K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">562</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">32</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</p>
<h3>About Enphase Energy</h3>
<p>Enphase Energy is a global energy technology company. The company delivers smart, easy-to-use solutions that manage solar generation, storage, and communication on one platform. The company's microinverter technology primarily serves the rooftop solar market and produces a fully integrated solar-plus-storage solution. Geographically, it derives a majority of revenue from the United States.</p>
<p>In light of the recent options history for Enphase Energy, it's now appropriate to focus on the company itself. We aim to explore its current performance.</p>
<h3>Current Position of Enphase Energy</h3>
<ul>
<li>Trading volume stands at 1,216,940, with ENPH's price up by 2.23%, positioned at $112.36.</li>
<li>RSI indicators show the stock to be is currently neutral between overbought and oversold.</li>
<li>Earnings announcement expected in 38 days.</li>
</ul>
<p>Options are a riskier asset compared to just trading the stock, but they have higher profit potential. Serious options traders manage this risk by educating themselves daily, scaling in and out of trades, following more than one indicator, and following the markets closely.</p>
<p>If you want to stay updated on the latest options trades for Enphase Energy, <a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/register174">Benzinga Pro</a> gives you real-time options trades alerts.</p>


ENPH

Spotlight on Enphase Energy: Analyzing the Surge in Options Activity

<p><strong>Brunswick Corporation</strong>&#39;s (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/bc#NYSE">BC</a>) Freedom Boat Club, the world&#39;s largest boat club network, acquired the South Florida franchise operations and territory. The acquisition adds 13 corporate locations from Pompano Beach to Stuart, FL, accelerating the company&#39;s growth and expanding its corporate presence along the Southeast Florida coastline. Brunswick&#39;s shares moved up 4.4% during trading hours on Sept. 13, 2024.</p>
<p>Situated near Freedom Boat Club&#39;s existing corporate locations in Fort Lauderdale, Miami, and Islamorada, the acquisition enhances its operational efficiencies. This is one of the company&#39;s largest additions, covering Broward, Palm Beach, and Martin counties. It intends to build on the strong foundation laid by the former franchise owner while continuing to provide outstanding experiences for its members.</p>
<p>The addition of the South Florida franchise offers a key opportunity to accelerate growth in a year-round boating region while also leveraging synergies with Brunswick&#39;s family of brands.</p>
<h2>FBC Expansion Drives BC&#39;s Growth</h2>
<p>Brunswick Corporation leads the marine recreation industry with innovations that enhance water experiences. The company&#39;s Boat segment includes the Brunswick Boat Group, which manufactures and distributes recreational boats, and Business Acceleration. Brunswick significantly expanded FBC since acquiring it in 2019, growing from 170 to more than 415 locations across North America, Europe and Australia.</p>
<p>During second-quarter 2024, the Boat segment delivered steady results despite planned reductions in wholesale orders. Channel partners remain cautious with their orders, but the impact of modest model-year pricing and share gains offset some of the softness.</p>
<p>FBC contributed about 10% to the Boat segment&#39;s revenues and experienced steady membership growth despite macroeconomic uncertainty. The club also expanded with two new flagship locations in Denmark and the UK and recorded 200,000 member trips during the quarter. Discounting and promotional activities remain high, especially for prior model year products, to boost retail sales. Investments in digital platforms continue to benefit the company, with nearly 40% of FBC membership sales in the quarter being digitally assisted.</p>
<h2>BC&#39;s Price Performance</h2>
<p><img alt="Zacks Investment Research" src="https://staticx-tuner.zacks.com/images/articles/charts/b0/77829.jpg?v=386916374" /></p>
<p>Image Source: Zacks Investment Research</p>
<p>Shares of Brunswick have increased 5.9% in the past three months compared with the industry&#39;s 6.3% rise. The company is likely to benefit from new model introductions and marketing and promotional activities. Also, the emphasis on expansion bodes well.</p>
<p>Continued slower retail sales and higher discounting and carrying costs are a concern. Owing to these headwinds, the company expects full-year unit retail sales to decline by approximately 10% compared with the original forecast of flat sales.</p>
<h2>Zacks Rank &amp; Key Picks</h2>
<p>Brunswick currently carries a Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell).</p>
<p>Here are some better-ranked stocks from the Consumer Discretionary sector.</p>
<p><strong>Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.</strong> (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/rcl#NYSE">RCL</a>) currently sports a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy).</p>
<p>RCL has a trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 18.5%, on average. The stock has gained 75.1% in the past year. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for RCL&#39;s 2024 sales and earnings per share indicates growth of 18.1% and 71.1%, respectively, from the year-ago levels.</p>
<p><strong>DoubleDown Interactive Co., Ltd.</strong> (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ddi#NASDAQ">DDI</a>) currently sports a Zacks Rank of 1. DDI has a trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 22.1%, on average. The stock has increased 41.8% in the past year.</p>
<p>The Zacks Consensus Estimate for DDI&#39;s 2024 sales and EPS indicates an increase of 12.6% and 15.8%, respectively, from the year-ago levels.</p>
<p>Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd.<strong> </strong>currently sports a Zacks Rank of 1. NCLH has a trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 5.7%, on average. The stock has moved up 12.9% in the past year.</p>
<p>The Zacks Consensus Estimate for NCLH&#39;s 2024 sales and EPS indicates an increase of 9.8% and 125.7%, respectively, from the year-ago levels.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.zacks.com/stock/news/2336688/bc-s-freedom-boat-club-expands-south-florida-operations?cid=CS-BENZ-FT-analyst_blog|company_news_corporate_actions-2336688">To read this article on Zacks.com click here.</a></p>


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<p><strong>Accenture plc</strong> (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/acn#NYSE">ACN</a>) has seen its stock rise 22% in the past three months, outperforming the industry&#39;s 14.9% growth and the 2.4% uptick in the S&amp;P 500 composite index.</p>
<p>We have a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) on ACN shares, given the company&#39;s technological prowess, strong cash position, contribution from acquisitions and consistent dividend payouts.</p>
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<h2>Accenture PLC Price</h2>
<p><img alt="Accenture PLC Price" src="https://staticx-tuner.zacks.com/images/charts/4f/1726492889.png" style="height:310px; width:600px" title="" /></p>
<p>Accenture PLC price | Accenture PLC Quote</p>
<p>Let&#39;s look at the factors in detail that make the stock an attractive pick.</p>
</div>
<h2>Technology-Based Growth Strategy</h2>
<p>Accenture&#39;s broader growth strategy focuses on delivering comprehensive value to its stakeholders through technology. By focusing on building a digital core with cloud, data, and AI technologies and investing in talent, Accenture is well-positioned for long-term success. We believe this strategy positions Accenture as a trusted partner for its clients and keeps the stock attractive.</p>
<h2>Strong Cash Position</h2>
<p>Accenture had a cash and cash equivalents balance of $5.5 billion at the end of third-quarter fiscal 2024 against a total long-term debt of just $69 million. Cash provided by operating activities was $1 billion and free cash flow came in at $1 million. Accenture generates&nbsp;significant cash from operations&nbsp;and also holds a huge cash balance, management has the flexibility to pursue growth in any areas that exhibit true potential.</p>
<p>This flexibility and technological prowess allowed it to pursue acquisition opportunities in different markets. The company spent $2.5 billion across 25 acquisitions in fiscal 2023.&nbsp;A disciplined acquisition strategy&nbsp;helps ACN channel its business in high-growth areas, adding skills and capabilities, and deepening industry and functional expertise.</p>
<h2>Dividend Spinner</h2>
<p>Commitment to shareholder returns makes ACN a reliable way for investors to compound wealth over the long term. The company paid $2.8 billion, $2.5 billion and $2.2 billion in dividends in 2023, 2022, and 2021, respectively. We are expecting steady income growth, which will translate to steady cash flow, enabling it to pay out stable dividends.</p>
<h2>Other Stocks to Consider</h2>
<p>Investors can look at&nbsp;some other top-ranked stocks like <strong>AppLovin&nbsp;</strong>(NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/app#NASDAQ">APP</a>), <strong>Climb Global Solutions </strong>(NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/clmb#NASDAQ">CLMB</a>), and<strong> HNI Corporation </strong>(NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/hni#NYSE">HNI</a>).</p>
<p>APP currently sports a Zacks Rank of 1 (Strong Buy). The company has a long-term earnings growth expectation of 20%. APP delivered a trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 21.1%, on average.</p>
<p>Climb Global Solutions flaunts a Zacks Rank #1 at present. It has a long-term earnings growth expectation of 11%. CLMB delivered a trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 25.2%, on average.</p>
<p>HNI sports a Zacks Rank #1 at present. It has a long-term earnings growth expectation of 12%. HNI delivered a trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 51.3%, on average.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.zacks.com/stock/news/2336610/here-s-why-you-should-add-accenture-stock-to-your-portfolio?cid=CS-BENZ-FT-analyst_blog|rank_focused-2336610">To read this article on Zacks.com click here.</a></p>


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Here's Why You Should Add Accenture Stock to Your Portfolio

<p>Financial giants have made a conspicuous bullish move on MicroStrategy. Our analysis of options history for MicroStrategy (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSTR#NASDAQ">MSTR</a>) revealed 145 unusual trades.</p>
<p>Delving into the details, we found 44% of traders were bullish, while 40% showed bearish tendencies. Out of all the trades we spotted, 35 were puts, with a value of $2,123,015, and 110 were calls, valued at $14,926,000.</p>
<h3>Expected Price Movements</h3>
<p>Taking into account the Volume and Open Interest on these contracts, it appears that whales have been targeting a price range from $10.5 to $380.0 for MicroStrategy over the last 3 months. </p>
<h3>Analyzing Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
<p>Looking at the volume and open interest is an insightful way to conduct due diligence on a stock.</p>
<p>This data can help you track the liquidity and interest for MicroStrategy's options for a given strike price.</p>
<p>Below, we can observe the evolution of the volume and open interest of calls and puts, respectively, for all of MicroStrategy's whale activity within a strike price range from $10.5 to $380.0 in the last 30 days. </p>
<h3>MicroStrategy Option Volume And Open Interest Over Last 30 Days</h3>
<p><img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1726514143_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" /></p>
<h3>Significant Options Trades Detected:</h3>
<p>
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th><strong>Symbol</strong></th>
<th><strong>PUT/CALL</strong></th>
<th><strong>Trade Type</strong></th>
<th><strong>Sentiment</strong></th>
<th><strong>Exp. Date</strong></th>
<th><strong>Ask</strong></th>
<th><strong>Bid</strong></th>
<th><strong>Price</strong></th>
<th><strong>Strike Price</strong></th>
<th><strong>Total Trade Price</strong></th>
<th><strong>Open Interest</strong></th>
<th style="text-align: right;"><strong>Volume</strong></th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>MSTR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$34.55</td>
<td>$34.1</td>
<td>$34.41</td>
<td>$123.00</td>
<td>$1.7M</td>
<td>43</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">501</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MSTR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/19/25</td>
<td>$54.15</td>
<td>$52.85</td>
<td>$53.05</td>
<td>$140.00</td>
<td>$1.0M</td>
<td>520</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">241</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MSTR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/19/25</td>
<td>$53.65</td>
<td>$52.65</td>
<td>$52.73</td>
<td>$140.00</td>
<td>$358.3K</td>
<td>520</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">632</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MSTR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>10/18/24</td>
<td>$22.5</td>
<td>$22.45</td>
<td>$22.45</td>
<td>$120.00</td>
<td>$223.9K</td>
<td>2.2K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">81</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MSTR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/19/25</td>
<td>$54.15</td>
<td>$52.85</td>
<td>$53.04</td>
<td>$140.00</td>
<td>$196.2K</td>
<td>520</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">294</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</p>
<h3>About MicroStrategy</h3>
<p>MicroStrategy Inc is a provider of enterprise analytics and mobility software. It offers MicroStrategy Analytics platform that delivers reports and dashboards and enables users to conduct ad hoc analysis and share insights through mobile devices or the Web; MicroStrategy Server, which provides analytical processing and job management. The company's reportable operating segment is engaged in the design, development, marketing, and sales of its software platform through licensing arrangements and cloud-based subscriptions and related services.</p>
<p>In light of the recent options history for MicroStrategy, it's now appropriate to focus on the company itself. We aim to explore its current performance.</p>
<h3>Present Market Standing of MicroStrategy</h3>
<ul>
<li>Trading volume stands at 7,277,458, with MSTR's price down by -4.28%, positioned at $135.41.</li>
<li>RSI indicators show the stock to be may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Earnings announcement expected in 44 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What The Experts Say On MicroStrategy</h3>
<p>3 market experts have recently issued ratings for this stock, with a consensus target price of $171.0.</p>
<ul>
<li>Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Canaccord Genuity continues to hold a Buy rating for MicroStrategy, targeting a price of $173. </li>
<li>An analyst from Barclays downgraded its action to Overweight with a price target of $146. </li>
<li>An analyst from Cantor Fitzgerald downgraded its action to Overweight with a price target of $194. </li>
</ul>
<p>Trading options involves greater risks but also offers the potential for higher profits. Savvy traders mitigate these risks through ongoing education, strategic trade adjustments, utilizing various indicators, and staying attuned to market dynamics. Keep up with the latest options trades for MicroStrategy with <a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/register174">Benzinga Pro</a> for real-time alerts.</p>


MSTR

Market Whales and Their Recent Bets on MSTR Options

<p>Whales with a lot of money to spend have taken a noticeably bullish stance on <strong>Pinterest</strong>.</p>
<p>Looking at options history for Pinterest (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PINS#NYSE">PINS</a>) we detected 10 trades.</p>
<p>If we consider the specifics of each trade, it is accurate to state that 20% of the investors opened trades with bullish expectations and 20% with bearish.</p>
<p>From the overall spotted trades, 7 are puts, for a total amount of $657,391 and 3, calls, for a total amount of $134,038.</p>
<h3>Predicted Price Range</h3>
<p>Based on the trading activity, it appears that the significant investors are aiming for a price territory stretching from $24.0 to $31.0 for Pinterest over the recent three months. </p>
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Development</h3>
<p>Looking at the volume and open interest is a powerful move while trading options. This data can help you track the liquidity and interest for Pinterest's options for a given strike price. Below, we can observe the evolution of the volume and open interest of calls and puts, respectively, for all of Pinterest's whale trades within a strike price range from $24.0 to $31.0 in the last 30 days. </p>
<h3>Pinterest Option Volume And Open Interest Over Last 30 Days</h3>
<p><img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1726514138_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" /></p>
<h3>Biggest Options Spotted:</h3>
<p>
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th><strong>Symbol</strong></th>
<th><strong>PUT/CALL</strong></th>
<th><strong>Trade Type</strong></th>
<th><strong>Sentiment</strong></th>
<th><strong>Exp. Date</strong></th>
<th><strong>Ask</strong></th>
<th><strong>Bid</strong></th>
<th><strong>Price</strong></th>
<th><strong>Strike Price</strong></th>
<th><strong>Total Trade Price</strong></th>
<th><strong>Open Interest</strong></th>
<th><strong>Volume</strong></th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>PINS</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$6.0</td>
<td>$5.95</td>
<td>$5.99</td>
<td>$30.00</td>
<td>$176.2K</td>
<td>2.1K</td>
<td>1.2K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PINS</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$6.0</td>
<td>$5.9</td>
<td>$5.95</td>
<td>$30.00</td>
<td>$167.1K</td>
<td>2.1K</td>
<td>567</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PINS</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$6.0</td>
<td>$5.9</td>
<td>$5.95</td>
<td>$30.00</td>
<td>$102.9K</td>
<td>2.1K</td>
<td>750</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PINS</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$5.95</td>
<td>$5.85</td>
<td>$5.9</td>
<td>$30.00</td>
<td>$77.8K</td>
<td>2.1K</td>
<td>132</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PINS</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$6.35</td>
<td>$6.05</td>
<td>$6.25</td>
<td>$30.00</td>
<td>$62.5K</td>
<td>483</td>
<td>202</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</p>
<h3>About Pinterest</h3>
<p>Pinterest is an online product and idea discovery platform that helps users gather ideas on everything from cooking recipes to travel destinations. Founded in 2010, the platform consists of a largely female audience, which accounts for roughly two thirds of its nearly 500 million monthly active users. The company generates revenue by selling digital ads and is now rolling out more in-platform e-commerce features. About 20% of users reside in the US and Canada, but the region accounted for about 80% of revenue in 2023.</p>
<p>In light of the recent options history for Pinterest, it's now appropriate to focus on the company itself. We aim to explore its current performance.</p>
<h3>Present Market Standing of Pinterest</h3>
<ul>
<li>Currently trading with a volume of 4,316,115, the PINS's price is up by 0.12%, now at $28.89. </li>
<li>RSI readings suggest the stock is currently may be approaching oversold.</li>
<li>Anticipated earnings release is in 42 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Expert Opinions on Pinterest</h3>
<p>In the last month, 3 experts released ratings on this stock with an average target price of $44.666666666666664.</p>
<ul>
<li>An analyst from RBC Capital has revised its rating downward to Outperform, adjusting the price target to $48. </li>
<li>An analyst from Piper Sandler has revised its rating downward to Overweight, adjusting the price target to $45. </li>
<li>Reflecting concerns, an analyst from Cantor Fitzgerald lowers its rating to Overweight with a new price target of $41.</li>
</ul>
<p>Options trading presents higher risks and potential rewards. Astute traders manage these risks by continually educating themselves, adapting their strategies, monitoring multiple indicators, and keeping a close eye on market movements. Stay informed about the latest Pinterest options trades with real-time alerts from <a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/register174">Benzinga Pro</a>.</p>


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Decoding Pinterest's Options Activity: What's the Big Picture?

<p>Deep-pocketed investors have adopted a bearish approach towards UnitedHealth Group (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UNH#NYSE">UNH</a>), and it's something market players shouldn't ignore. Our tracking of public options records at Benzinga unveiled this significant move today. The identity of these investors remains unknown, but such a substantial move in UNH usually suggests something big is about to happen.</p>
<p>We gleaned this information from our observations today when Benzinga's options scanner highlighted 34 extraordinary options activities for UnitedHealth Group. This level of activity is out of the ordinary.</p>
<p>The general mood among these heavyweight investors is divided, with 38% leaning bullish and 44% bearish. Among these notable options, 10 are puts, totaling $1,172,743, and 24 are calls, amounting to $1,541,432.</p>
<h3>What's The Price Target?</h3>
<p>Based on the trading activity, it appears that the significant investors are aiming for a price territory stretching from $350.0 to $640.0 for UnitedHealth Group over the recent three months. </p>
<h3>Analyzing Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
<p>Looking at the volume and open interest is an insightful way to conduct due diligence on a stock.</p>
<p>This data can help you track the liquidity and interest for UnitedHealth Group's options for a given strike price.</p>
<p>Below, we can observe the evolution of the volume and open interest of calls and puts, respectively, for all of UnitedHealth Group's whale activity within a strike price range from $350.0 to $640.0 in the last 30 days. </p>
<h3>UnitedHealth Group Call and Put Volume: 30-Day Overview</h3>
<p><img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1726514134_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" /></p>
<h3>Biggest Options Spotted:</h3>
<p>
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th><strong>Symbol</strong></th>
<th><strong>PUT/CALL</strong></th>
<th><strong>Trade Type</strong></th>
<th><strong>Sentiment</strong></th>
<th><strong>Exp. Date</strong></th>
<th><strong>Ask</strong></th>
<th><strong>Bid</strong></th>
<th><strong>Price</strong></th>
<th><strong>Strike Price</strong></th>
<th><strong>Total Trade Price</strong></th>
<th><strong>Open Interest</strong></th>
<th style="text-align: right;"><strong>Volume</strong></th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>UNH</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>11/15/24</td>
<td>$22.6</td>
<td>$22.15</td>
<td>$22.45</td>
<td>$590.00</td>
<td>$785.7K</td>
<td>338</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">353</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>UNH</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>11/01/24</td>
<td>$47.4</td>
<td>$45.45</td>
<td>$46.4</td>
<td>$555.00</td>
<td>$232.0K</td>
<td>0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">50</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>UNH</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$93.65</td>
<td>$91.8</td>
<td>$91.8</td>
<td>$520.00</td>
<td>$229.5K</td>
<td>1.1K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">25</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>UNH</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>11/01/24</td>
<td>$35.1</td>
<td>$34.25</td>
<td>$35.1</td>
<td>$570.00</td>
<td>$175.5K</td>
<td>0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">50</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>UNH</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>10/18/24</td>
<td>$3.35</td>
<td>$3.3</td>
<td>$3.35</td>
<td>$640.00</td>
<td>$141.2K</td>
<td>174</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">418</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</p>
<h3>About UnitedHealth Group</h3>
<p>UnitedHealth Group is one of the largest private health insurers, providing medical benefits to about 50 million members globally, including 1 million outside the us as June 2024. As a leader in employer-sponsored, self-directed, and government-backed insurance plans, UnitedHealth has obtained massive scale in managed care. Along with its insurance assets, UnitedHealth's continued investments in its Optum franchises have created a healthcare services colossus that spans everything from medical and pharmaceutical benefits to providing outpatient care and analytics to both affiliated and third-party customers.</p>
<p>Following our analysis of the options activities associated with UnitedHealth Group, we pivot to a closer look at the company's own performance.</p>
<h3>Present Market Standing of UnitedHealth Group</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a volume of 1,271,110, the price of UNH is down -0.48% at $589.39. </li>
<li>RSI indicators hint that the underlying stock may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Next earnings are expected to be released in 29 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What Analysts Are Saying About UnitedHealth Group</h3>
<p>A total of 3 professional analysts have given their take on this stock in the last 30 days, setting an average price target of $591.0.</p>
<ul>
<li>An analyst from Cantor Fitzgerald has revised its rating downward to Overweight, adjusting the price target to $591. </li>
<li>An analyst from Cantor Fitzgerald downgraded its action to Overweight with a price target of $591. </li>
<li>In a cautious move, an analyst from Cantor Fitzgerald downgraded its rating to Overweight, setting a price target of $591. </li>
</ul>
<p>Trading options involves greater risks but also offers the potential for higher profits. Savvy traders mitigate these risks through ongoing education, strategic trade adjustments, utilizing various indicators, and staying attuned to market dynamics. Keep up with the latest options trades for UnitedHealth Group with <a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/register174">Benzinga Pro</a> for real-time alerts.</p>


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<p>The excitement and hype around <strong>Bitcoin </strong>spot<strong> </strong>(<span><a href="https://investorplace.com/cryptocurrency/btc-usd/"><strong>BTC-USD</strong></a></span>) ETFs is over. It was seven days ago that Bitcoin spot ETFs were approved, and since then, the coin has tumbled around 6% despite initially spiking.</p>



<p>Fears are swirling around social media, with contrarians pointing to Bitcoin ETFs as a detriment to the project or even a trojan horse. It is speculated that large institutions that are forced to buy large amounts of Bitcoin, could eventually lead to a split in the network or hard fork. One reflecting the original project and another reflecting institutional interests.</p>



<p>On the other hand, the majority view is that Bitcoin ETFs will bring an unprecedented amount of new liquidity into the market, indirectly increasing Bitcoin&rsquo;s underlying value. Either case has had a muted effect on its price so far, but could soon change.</p>



<p>The new Bitcoin ETFs give investors great exposure to Bitcoin while offloading custody risk to a third party. In the long term, these instruments are expected to be accretive for the currency&rsquo;s price.</p>



<p>So here are the best Bitcoin ETFs for investors to consider.</p>



<h2>Bitwise Bitcoin ETF (BITB)</h2>


<div><img width="300" height="169" src="https://investorplace.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/bitcoin-etf1600-300x169.png" alt="Bitcoin coin with ETF text Put on wooden floor, Concept Entering the Digital Money Fund. Bitcoin ETF"><div>Source: K.unshu / Shutterstock.com</div></div>


<p>The <strong>Bitwise Bitcoin ETF</strong> (NYSEARCA:<span><a href="https://investorplace.com/cryptocurrency/bitb/"><strong>BITB</strong></a></span>) is commonly cited as one of the best spot ETFs in Bitcoin investments. The reason is mostly due to its <a href="https://bitwiseinvestments.com/newsroom/the-bitwise-bitcoin-etf-bitb-begins-trading">low management fee</a> of 0.20% currently waived, while its assets under management remain under $1 billion.</p>



<p>Some other reasons investors have cited BITB as one of the best Bitcoin ETFs to watch. These reasons include the support of well-known service providers in the space, including <strong>Coinbase</strong> (NASDAQ:<span><a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/coin-stock-quote/"><strong>COIN</strong></a></span>) as its custodian and <strong>KPMG</strong> as its auditor. </p>



<p>Furthermore, BITB has claimed that it will donate 10% of its profits to non-profit organizations focused on Bitcoin open-source development. This should help keep the coin&rsquo;s ecosystem healthy and thriving. It gives a differentiated advantage from other ETFs in the same space.</p>



<h2>Valkyrie Bitcoin Miners ETF (WGMI)</h2>


<div><img width="300" height="169" src="https://investorplace.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/dinosaur-bitcoin-btc-crypto-crash-1600-300x169.jpg" alt="Dinosaur figurine holding a Bitcoin (BTC) concept coin between its teeth"><div>Source: shutterstock.com/Maestro-0111</div></div>


<p><strong>Valkyrie Bitcoin Miners ETF</strong> (NASDAQ:<span><a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/wgmi-stock-quote/"><strong>WGMI</strong></a></span>) is one of the more aggressive options for growth-oriented Bitcoin investors.</p>



<p>As opposed to tracking the currency&rsquo;s price by holding the underlying or via complicated financial derivatives such as futures, WGMI invests in companies directly involved in the mining process.</p>



<p>In my view, the approach of WGMI is more aggressive as investing in shares of Bitcoin mining companies has the potential to amplify gains and losses. There are more risks and moving parts to investing in a company than simply holding the underlying. If companies diversify their operating segments from purely mining Bitcoin, they can achieve greater capital appreciation.</p>



<p>Some of WGMI&rsquo;s <a href="https://markets.ft.com/data/etfs/tearsheet/holdings?s=WGMI:NMQ:USD">largest holdings</a> include <strong>Iris Energy</strong> (NASDAQ:<span><a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/iren-stock-quote/"><strong>IREN</strong></a></span>) and <strong>Riot Platforms</strong> (NASDAQ:<span><a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/riot-stock-quote/"><strong>RIOT</strong></a></span>). Despite peaking near the end of the year, its share is up 67.03% over the past year, and its management fee is a reasonable 0.75%.</p>



<h2>Simplify Bitcoin Strategy PLUS Income ETF (MAXI)</h2>


<div><img width="300" height="169" src="https://investorplace.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/etf-1600-3-300x169.png" alt="Tiles that say ETF on top of stacks of coins on a blue background"><div>Source: kenary820 / Shutterstock</div></div>


<p>The <strong>Simplify Bitcoin Strategy PLUS Income ETF</strong> (NASDAQ:<span><a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/maxi-stock-quote/"><strong>MAXI</strong></a></span>) presents an intriguing investment case. It combines Bitcoin&rsquo;s strong growth potential and capital appreciation and options strategies to generate income.</p>



<p>Unlike Bitcoin spot ETFs like BITB, MAXI achieves its beg through futures contracts. It then sells options to generate a premium, passing premium income on to investors via a dividend.</p>



<p>There are pros and cons to MAXI&rsquo;s method. It has an <a href="https://etfdb.com/etf/MAXI/#etf-ticker-valuation-dividend">annual dividend yield</a> of 28.29%, which is convenient for investors who want to generate income and limit their exposure to Bitcoin. However, this also comes with a downside. Instead of buying Bitcoin and &ldquo;letting your winners run,&rdquo; the upside is capped partially through the options&rsquo; functions, such as covered call strategies. It also has an expense ratio of 11.18%, which is enormous.</p>



<p>Still, for exposure to Bitcoin&rsquo;s price movement without owning the underlying, and a cash dividend over capital gains, MAXI could become a potent and aggressive vehicle to generate income this year. This is especially true as the theta options strategies that MAXI employs work best in volatile conditions and strong bull markets. </p>



<p><em>On the date of publication, Matthew Farley did not have (either directly or indirectly) any positions in the securities mentioned in this article. The opinions expressed are those of the writer, subject to the&nbsp;InvestorPlace.com <a href="https://investorplace.com/corporate/investorplace-publishing-guidelines/" target="_blank">Publishing Guidelines</a>.</em></p>
<div><p>Matthew started writing coverage of the financial markets during the crypto boom of 2017 and was also a team member of several fintech startups. He then started writing about Australian and U.S. equities for various publications. His work has appeared in MarketBeat, FXStreet, Cryptoslate, Seeking Alpha, and the New Scientist magazine, among others.</p></div>	<div>
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