Ambac Financial Group Stock (NYSE:AMBC), Trade Ideas

Ambac Financial Group

Ambac Financial Group Inc is a financial services holding company. The business operations of the company include Legacy Financial Guarantee Insurance, Specialty Property and Casualty Insurance and Insurance Distribution. The Company has three reportable segments namely Legacy Financial Guarantee Insurance, Specialty Property and Casualty Insurance and Insurance Distribution. Majority of revenues are earned from Legacy Financial Guarantee Insurance segment.

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On Wednesday, shares of Ambac Financial Group (NYSE: AMBC) experienced volatile short activity. After the activity, the stock price went up +2.01% to $16.22.

The overall sentiment for AMBC has been Bearish.

Short Volatility Alert: Ambac Financial Group

On Wednesday, shares of Ambac Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE: AMBC) experienced volatile short activity. After the activity, the stock price went down -1.71% to $14.00.

The overall sentiment for AMBC has been Neutral.

Short Volatility Alert: Ambac Financial Group, Inc.

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<a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/?utm_source=insights">According to Benzinga Pro</a> following are the gainers and losers in <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/insurance/">Insurance</a> industry for today's Intraday session. 
<h3>Gainers</h3>
<ul>
<li>Reliance Global Group (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RELI#NASDAQ">RELI</a>) stock moved upwards by 18.84% to $0.61 during Monday's regular session. The current volume of 2.2 million shares is 0% of Reliance Global Group's average full-day volume over the last 100 days (last updated at 12:40 EST). The market value of their outstanding shares is at $2.7 million. </li>
<li>Crawford (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRD#NYSE">CRD</a>) shares increased by 5.84% to $12.72. As of 12:40 EST, this security is trading at a volume of 45.1K shares, making up 0% of its average full-day volume over the last 100 days. The market value of their outstanding shares is at 621963076. </li>
<li>Crawford (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRD#NYSE">CRD</a>) stock rose 5.74% to $11.96. Trading volume for this security as of 12:40 EST is 2.8K, which is 0% of its average full-day volume over the last 100 days. The market value of their outstanding shares is at 584686845. The company's, Q4 earnings came out today. </li>
<li>Trupanion (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TRUP#NASDAQ">TRUP</a>) stock rose 5.6% to $28.81. Trading volume for this security as of 12:40 EST is 193.7K, which is 0% of its average full-day volume over the last 100 days. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $1.1 billion. </li>
<li>Intl General Insurance (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IGIC#NASDAQ">IGIC</a>) stock increased by 5.13% to $12.48. Intl General Insurance's stock is trading at a volume of 69.6K shares as of 12:40 EST. This is 0% of its average full-day volume over the last 100 days. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $594.8 million. </li>
<li>Cheche Group (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CCG#NASDAQ">CCG</a>) stock rose 4.48% to $4.46. As of 12:40 EST, Cheche Group's stock is trading at a volume of 14.1K, which is 0% of its average full-day volume over the last 100 days. The company's market cap stands at $328.1 million. </li>
</ul>
<h3>Losers</h3>
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<li>Waterdrop (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WDH#NYSE">WDH</a>) shares declined by 7.43% to $1.19 during Monday's regular session. Trading volume for Waterdrop's stock is 366.8K as of 12:40 EST. This is 0% of its average full-day volume over the last 100 days. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $484.7 million. </li>
<li>Ambac Financial Group (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMBC#NYSE">AMBC</a>) shares decreased by 6.98% to $15.06. As of 12:40 EST, Ambac Financial Group's stock is trading at a volume of 184.7K, which is 0% of its average full-day volume over the last 100 days. The company's market cap stands at $731.7 million. As per the news, the Q4 earnings report came out 4 days ago. </li>
<li>Maiden Holdings, Ltd. 6.625% Notes due 2046 (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MHLA#NYSE">MHLA</a>) stock declined by 6.95% to $15.13. As of 12:40 EST, this security is trading at a volume of 2.0K shares, making up 0% of its average full-day volume over the last 100 days. </li>
<li>American Coastal (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ACIC#NASDAQ">ACIC</a>) shares decreased by 5.8% to $11.21. American Coastal's stock is trading at a volume of 385.0K shares as of 12:40 EST. This is 0% of its average full-day volume over the last 100 days. The company's market cap stands at $556.6 million. As per the press release, Q4 earnings came out 2 days ago. </li>
<li>SelectQuote (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SLQT#NYSE">SLQT</a>) shares decreased by 5.23% to $1.91. Trading volume for SelectQuote's stock is 378.7K as of 12:40 EST. This is 0% of its average full-day volume over the last 100 days. The company's market cap stands at $341.3 million. </li>
<li>Citizens (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CIA#NYSE">CIA</a>) stock fell 4.77% to $2.6. Citizens's stock is trading at a volume of 18.9K shares as of 12:40 EST. This is 0% of its average full-day volume over the last 100 days. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $136.2 million. </li>
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Insurance Stocks Moving In Monday's Intraday Session

<a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/?utm_source=insights">According to Benzinga Pro</a> following are the gainers and losers in <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/insurance/">Insurance</a> industry for today's Intraday session. 
<h3>Gainers</h3>
<ul>
<li>Root (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ROOT#NASDAQ">ROOT</a>) shares rose 16.33% to $32.54 during Thursday's regular session. Root's stock is trading at a volume of 1.4 million shares as of 12:40 EST. This is 0% of its average full-day volume over the last 100 days. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $476.6 million. </li>
<li>SelectQuote (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SLQT#NYSE">SLQT</a>) shares rose 8.95% to $1.94. The current volume of 1.1 million shares is 0% of SelectQuote's average full-day volume over the last 100 days (last updated at 12:40 EST). The company's market cap stands at $307.5 million. </li>
<li>Conifer Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CNFR#NASDAQ">CNFR</a>) stock moved upwards by 6.35% to $1.17. As of 12:40 EST, this security is trading at a volume of 1.1K shares, making up 0% of its average full-day volume over the last 100 days. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $10.3 million. </li>
<li>Lemonade (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LMND#NYSE">LMND</a>) shares rose 3.94% to $16.32. Trading volume for Lemonade's stock is 3.0 million as of 12:40 EST. This is 0% of its average full-day volume over the last 100 days. The company's market cap stands at $1.1 billion. As per the news, the Q4 earnings report came out 2 days ago. </li>
<li>Fanhua (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FANH#NASDAQ">FANH</a>) shares moved upwards by 3.93% to $4.75. Trading volume for this security as of 12:40 EST is 2.6K, which is 0% of its average full-day volume over the last 100 days. The company's market cap stands at $299.0 million. </li>
<li>Maiden Holdings, Ltd. 6.625% Notes due 2046 (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MHLA#NYSE">MHLA</a>) stock rose 3.77% to $16.49. Maiden Holdings, Ltd. 6.625% Notes due 2046's stock is trading at a volume of 342 shares as of 12:40 EST. This is 0% of its average full-day volume over the last 100 days. </li>
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<h3>Losers</h3>
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<li>Marpai (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MRAI#NASDAQ">MRAI</a>) stock declined by 5.41% to $1.4 during Thursday's regular session. As of 12:40 EST, Marpai's stock is trading at a volume of 77.6K, which is 0% of its average full-day volume over the last 100 days. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $14.7 million. </li>
<li>MBIA (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MBI#NYSE">MBI</a>) shares fell 4.8% to $6.55. MBIA's stock is trading at a volume of 531.6K shares as of 12:40 EST. This is 0% of its average full-day volume over the last 100 days. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $373.0 million. The company's, Q4 earnings came out yesterday. </li>
<li>Huize Holding (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HUIZ#NASDAQ">HUIZ</a>) shares decreased by 4.51% to $0.65. As of 12:40 EST, this security is trading at a volume of 13.0K shares, making up 0% of its average full-day volume over the last 100 days. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $35.9 million. </li>
<li>Assured Guaranty (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AGO#NYSE">AGO</a>) stock fell 4.22% to $91.0. As of 12:40 EST, this security is trading at a volume of 312.4K shares, making up 0% of its average full-day volume over the last 100 days. The company's market cap stands at $5.2 billion. As per the press release, Q4 earnings came out 2 days ago. </li>
<li>Ambac Financial Group (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMBC#NYSE">AMBC</a>) shares declined by 4.14% to $16.24. As of 12:40 EST, this security is trading at a volume of 176.1K shares, making up 0% of its average full-day volume over the last 100 days. The company's market cap stands at $765.5 million. As per the news, the Q4 earnings report came out 2 days ago. </li>
<li>Intl General Insurance (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IGIC#NASDAQ">IGIC</a>) shares fell 2.64% to $12.57. As of 12:40 EST, this security is trading at a volume of 63.8K shares, making up 0% of its average full-day volume over the last 100 days. The company's market cap stands at $600.9 million. </li>
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Insurance Stocks Moving In Thursday's Intraday Session

<a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/?utm_source=insights">According to Benzinga Pro</a> following are the gainers and losers in <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/insurance/">Insurance</a> industry for today's Intraday session. 
<h3>Gainers</h3>
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<li>Root (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ROOT#NASDAQ">ROOT</a>) stock moved upwards by 8.05% to $27.23 during Wednesday's regular session. As of 12:40 EST, this security is trading at a volume of 873.6K shares, making up 0% of its average full-day volume over the last 100 days. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $349.0 million. </li>
<li>Ryan Specialty Hldgs (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RYAN#NYSE">RYAN</a>) shares rose 7.49% to $50.78. As of 12:40 EST, this security is trading at a volume of 767.8K shares, making up 0% of its average full-day volume over the last 100 days. The company's market cap stands at $5.5 billion. As per the press release, Q4 earnings came out yesterday. </li>
<li>Kingstone Companies (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KINS#NASDAQ">KINS</a>) shares increased by 7.04% to $3.8. As of 12:40 EST, this security is trading at a volume of 25.9K shares, making up 0% of its average full-day volume over the last 100 days. The company's market cap stands at $33.8 million. </li>
<li>Ambac Financial Group (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMBC#NYSE">AMBC</a>) stock moved upwards by 6.52% to $17.62. As of 12:40 EST, this security is trading at a volume of 278.4K shares, making up 0% of its average full-day volume over the last 100 days. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $787.7 million. The company's, Q4 earnings came out yesterday. </li>
<li>Trupanion (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TRUP#NASDAQ">TRUP</a>) shares moved upwards by 4.93% to $28.61. As of 12:40 EST, this security is trading at a volume of 456.0K shares, making up 0% of its average full-day volume over the last 100 days. The company's market cap stands at $1.1 billion. </li>
<li>Erie Indemnity (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ERIE#NASDAQ">ERIE</a>) shares moved upwards by 3.97% to $404.81. The current volume of 59.6K shares is 0% of Erie Indemnity's average full-day volume over the last 100 days (last updated at 12:40 EST). The company's market cap stands at $20.3 billion. As per the press release, Q4 earnings came out 2 days ago. </li>
</ul>
<h3>Losers</h3>
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<li>Marpai (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MRAI#NASDAQ">MRAI</a>) shares declined by 10.44% to $1.63 during Wednesday's regular session. Marpai's stock is trading at a volume of 70.5K shares as of 12:40 EST. This is 0% of its average full-day volume over the last 100 days. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $17.9 million. </li>
<li>Maiden Hldgs (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MHLD#NASDAQ">MHLD</a>) shares decreased by 6.26% to $1.2. Maiden Hldgs's stock is trading at a volume of 189.8K shares as of 12:40 EST. This is 0% of its average full-day volume over the last 100 days. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $133.0 million. </li>
<li>Reliance Global Group (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RELI#NASDAQ">RELI</a>) stock declined by 5.89% to $0.47. As of 12:40 EST, Reliance Global Group's stock is trading at a volume of 127.0K, which is 0% of its average full-day volume over the last 100 days. The company's market cap stands at $2.5 million. </li>
<li>FG Finl Gr (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FGFPP#NASDAQ">FGFPP</a>) shares declined by 5.6% to $16.53. As of 12:40 EST, this security is trading at a volume of 1.0K shares, making up 0% of its average full-day volume over the last 100 days. </li>
<li>Hippo Holdings (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HIPO#NYSE">HIPO</a>) stock decreased by 5.01% to $13.68. Trading volume for Hippo Holdings's stock is 194.0K as of 12:40 EST. This is 0% of its average full-day volume over the last 100 days. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $325.8 million. </li>
<li>ProAssurance (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PRA#NYSE">PRA</a>) shares fell 4.45% to $12.47. ProAssurance's stock is trading at a volume of 122.9K shares as of 12:40 EST. This is 0% of its average full-day volume over the last 100 days. The company's market cap stands at $665.1 million. The company's, Q4 earnings came out yesterday. </li>
</ul>
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Ambac Financial Group shares are trading higher after the company reported better-than-expected Q4 financial results.

Ambac Financial Group (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMBC#NYSE">AMBC</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $0.32 per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $(0.02) by 1700 percent. The company reported quarterly sales of $75.50 million which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $66.56 million by 13.43 percent. This is a 65.54 percent decrease over sales of $219.10 million the same period last year.

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<a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/?utm_source=insights">According to Benzinga Pro</a> following are the gainers and losers in <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/insurance/">Insurance</a> industry for today's Intraday session. 
<h3>Gainers</h3>
<ul>
<li>Fidelis Insurance Hldgs (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FIHL#NYSE">FIHL</a>) stock increased by 5.67% to $13.96 during Thursday's regular session. Trading volume for Fidelis Insurance Hldgs's stock is 353.1K as of 12:40 EST. This is 0% of its average full-day volume over the last 100 days. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $1.4 billion. </li>
<li>Heritage Insurance Hldgs (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HRTG#NYSE">HRTG</a>) stock rose 5.38% to $6.65. The current volume of 149.8K shares is 0% of Heritage Insurance Hldgs's average full-day volume over the last 100 days (last updated at 12:40 EST). The company's market cap stands at $196.5 million. </li>
<li>Skyward Specialty (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SKWD#NASDAQ">SKWD</a>) stock moved upwards by 5.27% to $35.95. Skyward Specialty's stock is trading at a volume of 183.6K shares as of 12:40 EST. This is 0% of its average full-day volume over the last 100 days. The company's market cap stands at $1.3 billion. As per the press release, Q4 earnings came out 2 days ago. </li>
<li>Donegal Gr (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DGICB#NASDAQ">DGICB</a>) stock increased by 3.94% to $13.95. As of 12:40 EST, Donegal Gr's stock is trading at a volume of 3.5K, which is 0% of its average full-day volume over the last 100 days. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $498.3 million. As per the press release, Q4 earnings came out today. </li>
<li>Lemonade (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LMND#NYSE">LMND</a>) stock moved upwards by 2.93% to $17.54. As of 12:40 EST, this security is trading at a volume of 774.3K shares, making up 0% of its average full-day volume over the last 100 days. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $1.2 billion. </li>
<li>GoHealth (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOCO#NASDAQ">GOCO</a>) stock increased by 2.57% to $13.13. Trading volume for this security as of 12:40 EST is 965, which is 0% of its average full-day volume over the last 100 days. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $122.2 million. </li>
</ul>
<h3>Losers</h3>
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<li>Maiden Hldgs (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MHLD#NASDAQ">MHLD</a>) stock declined by 5.58% to $1.44 during Thursday's regular session. As of 12:40 EST, Maiden Hldgs's stock is trading at a volume of 206.9K, which is 0% of its average full-day volume over the last 100 days. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $170.5 million. </li>
<li>Tian Ruixiang Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TIRX#NASDAQ">TIRX</a>) shares declined by 4.37% to $0.57. The current volume of 43.9K shares is 0% of Tian Ruixiang Holdings's average full-day volume over the last 100 days (last updated at 12:40 EST). The company's market cap stands at $1.9 million. </li>
<li>Cheche Group (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CCG#NASDAQ">CCG</a>) shares decreased by 3.43% to $5.35. Trading volume for Cheche Group's stock is 17.0K as of 12:40 EST. This is 0% of its average full-day volume over the last 100 days. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $394.5 million. </li>
<li>Waterdrop (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WDH#NYSE">WDH</a>) shares fell 2.58% to $1.13. Waterdrop's stock is trading at a volume of 211.6K shares as of 12:40 EST. This is 0% of its average full-day volume over the last 100 days. The company's market cap stands at $442.7 million. </li>
<li>Ambac Financial Group (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMBC#NYSE">AMBC</a>) shares fell 1.85% to $15.95. As of 12:40 EST, Ambac Financial Group's stock is trading at a volume of 92.3K, which is 0% of its average full-day volume over the last 100 days. The company's market cap stands at $734.4 million. </li>
<li>Kingsway Financial Servs (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KFS#NYSE">KFS</a>) shares decreased by 1.75% to $8.45. As of 12:40 EST, this security is trading at a volume of 1.0K shares, making up 0% of its average full-day volume over the last 100 days. The company's market cap stands at $243.3 million. </li>
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<a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/?utm_source=insights">According to Benzinga Pro</a> following are the gainers and losers in <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/insurance/">Insurance</a> industry for today's Intraday session. 
<h3>Gainers</h3>
<ul>
<li>Trupanion (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TRUP#NASDAQ">TRUP</a>) stock moved upwards by 7.88% to $24.68 during Tuesday's regular session. The current volume of 839.9K shares is 0% of Trupanion's average full-day volume over the last 100 days (last updated at 12:40 EST). The market value of their outstanding shares is at $951.4 million. The company's, Q4 earnings came out 3 days ago. </li>
<li>Skyward Specialty (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SKWD#NASDAQ">SKWD</a>) shares increased by 3.19% to $35.23. The current volume of 286.2K shares is 0% of Skyward Specialty's average full-day volume over the last 100 days (last updated at 12:40 EST). The market value of their outstanding shares is at $1.3 billion. The company's, Q4 earnings came out today. </li>
<li>Marpai (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MRAI#NASDAQ">MRAI</a>) shares increased by 2.98% to $1.38. As of 12:40 EST, Marpai's stock is trading at a volume of 160.4K, which is 0% of its average full-day volume over the last 100 days. The company's market cap stands at $12.4 million. </li>
<li>Fanhua (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FANH#NASDAQ">FANH</a>) shares rose 2.84% to $5.42. Fanhua's stock is trading at a volume of 19.5K shares as of 12:40 EST. This is 0% of its average full-day volume over the last 100 days. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $334.7 million. </li>
<li>Ambac Financial Group (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMBC#NYSE">AMBC</a>) shares increased by 2.42% to $16.03. Trading volume for this security as of 12:40 EST is 187.2K, which is 0% of its average full-day volume over the last 100 days. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $707.2 million. </li>
<li>Tiptree (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TIPT#NASDAQ">TIPT</a>) shares increased by 2.16% to $17.01. Tiptree's stock is trading at a volume of 56.8K shares as of 12:40 EST. This is 0% of its average full-day volume over the last 100 days. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $611.8 million. </li>
</ul>
<h3>Losers</h3>
<ul>
<li>Cheche Group (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CCG#NASDAQ">CCG</a>) shares declined by 9.06% to $4.92 during Tuesday's regular session. Trading volume for Cheche Group's stock is 33.0K as of 12:40 EST. This is 0% of its average full-day volume over the last 100 days. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $378.7 million. </li>
<li>Maiden Hldgs (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MHLD#NASDAQ">MHLD</a>) stock declined by 7.4% to $1.56. Trading volume for this security as of 12:40 EST is 112.1K, which is 0% of its average full-day volume over the last 100 days. The company's market cap stands at $170.5 million. </li>
<li>SelectQuote (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SLQT#NYSE">SLQT</a>) stock declined by 6.04% to $1.64. As of 12:40 EST, this security is trading at a volume of 596.5K shares, making up 0% of its average full-day volume over the last 100 days. The company's market cap stands at $272.0 million. </li>
<li>Huize Holding (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HUIZ#NASDAQ">HUIZ</a>) shares fell 3.93% to $0.72. As of 12:40 EST, Huize Holding's stock is trading at a volume of 62.5K, which is 0% of its average full-day volume over the last 100 days. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $36.8 million. </li>
<li>Crawford (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRD#NYSE">CRD</a>) stock declined by 3.64% to $12.2. The current volume of 2.5K shares is 0% of Crawford's average full-day volume over the last 100 days (last updated at 12:40 EST). The market value of their outstanding shares is at 596419692. </li>
<li>Investors Title (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ITIC#NASDAQ">ITIC</a>) stock decreased by 3.26% to $151.09. As of 12:40 EST, this security is trading at a volume of 217 shares, making up 0% of its average full-day volume over the last 100 days. The company's market cap stands at $285.6 million. </li>
</ul>
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TIPT

Insurance Stocks Moving In Tuesday's Intraday Session

<a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/?utm_source=insights">According to Benzinga Pro</a> following are the gainers and losers in <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/insurance/">Insurance</a> industry for today's Intraday session. 
<h3>Gainers</h3>
<ul>
<li>Tian Ruixiang Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TIRX#NASDAQ">TIRX</a>) shares moved upwards by 33.53% to $0.8 during Monday's regular session. The current volume of 7.7 million shares is 0% of Tian Ruixiang Holdings's average full-day volume over the last 100 days (last updated at 12:40 EST). The company's market cap stands at $2.3 million. </li>
<li>Marpai (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MRAI#NASDAQ">MRAI</a>) shares rose 12.19% to $1.38. Trading volume for this security as of 12:40 EST is 174.5K, which is 0% of its average full-day volume over the last 100 days. The company's market cap stands at $11.9 million. </li>
<li>Mercury General (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MCY#NYSE">MCY</a>) stock moved upwards by 9.5% to $50.57. Mercury General's stock is trading at a volume of 556.1K shares as of 12:40 EST. This is 0% of its average full-day volume over the last 100 days. The company's market cap stands at $2.8 billion. As per the press release, Q4 earnings came out 4 days ago. </li>
<li>Conifer Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CNFR#NASDAQ">CNFR</a>) shares increased by 7.66% to $1.3. Trading volume for Conifer Holdings's stock is 1.6K as of 12:40 EST. This is 0% of its average full-day volume over the last 100 days. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $10.3 million. </li>
<li>Reliance Global Group (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RELI#NASDAQ">RELI</a>) shares moved upwards by 5.85% to $0.49. As of 12:40 EST, this security is trading at a volume of 196.1K shares, making up 0% of its average full-day volume over the last 100 days. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $2.4 million. </li>
<li>FG Finl Gr (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FGFPP#NASDAQ">FGFPP</a>) shares rose 4.72% to $18.85. Trading volume for FG Finl Gr's stock is 3.0K as of 12:40 EST. This is 0% of its average full-day volume over the last 100 days. </li>
</ul>
<h3>Losers</h3>
<ul>
<li>CNA Financial (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CNA#NYSE">CNA</a>) shares decreased by 5.84% to $44.43 during Monday's regular session. CNA Financial's stock is trading at a volume of 265.9K shares as of 12:40 EST. This is 0% of its average full-day volume over the last 100 days. The company's market cap stands at $12.0 billion. </li>
<li>SelectQuote (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SLQT#NYSE">SLQT</a>) stock declined by 4.95% to $1.73. The current volume of 820.0K shares is 0% of SelectQuote's average full-day volume over the last 100 days (last updated at 12:40 EST). The company's market cap stands at $283.9 million. </li>
<li>Hippo Holdings (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HIPO#NYSE">HIPO</a>) stock declined by 4.68% to $10.6. As of 12:40 EST, this security is trading at a volume of 109.8K shares, making up 0% of its average full-day volume over the last 100 days. The company's market cap stands at $254.8 million. </li>
<li>Ambac Financial Group (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMBC#NYSE">AMBC</a>) stock decreased by 4.32% to $15.64. Trading volume for this security as of 12:40 EST is 610.7K, which is 0% of its average full-day volume over the last 100 days. The company's market cap stands at $707.2 million. </li>
<li>Fanhua (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FANH#NASDAQ">FANH</a>) stock fell 3.71% to $5.2. As of 12:40 EST, Fanhua's stock is trading at a volume of 10.1K, which is 0% of its average full-day volume over the last 100 days. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $310.3 million. </li>
<li>Maiden Hldgs (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MHLD#NASDAQ">MHLD</a>) stock decreased by 3.43% to $1.69. As of 12:40 EST, this security is trading at a volume of 49.1K shares, making up 0% of its average full-day volume over the last 100 days. The company's market cap stands at $170.5 million. </li>
</ul>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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 Financials sector: 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>WFC</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/17/24</td>
<td>$55.00</td>
<td>$28.6K</td>
<td>4.2K</td>
<td>5.9K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>C</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$75.00</td>
<td>$180.0K</td>
<td>4.0K</td>
<td>2.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>COIN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>04/19/24</td>
<td>$145.00</td>
<td>$175.4K</td>
<td>1.6K</td>
<td>1.3K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMBC</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>02/16/24</td>
<td>$15.00</td>
<td>$25.3K</td>
<td>15.2K</td>
<td>1.3K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SOFI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$12.00</td>
<td>$112.5K</td>
<td>27.3K</td>
<td>1.2K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ABR</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>04/19/24</td>
<td>$12.50</td>
<td>$170.0K</td>
<td>12.4K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AFRM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/15/24</td>
<td>$42.50</td>
<td>$170.5K</td>
<td>2.9K</td>
<td>695</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NYCB</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>07/19/24</td>
<td>$5.00</td>
<td>$26.0K</td>
<td>5.1K</td>
<td>518</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>FLYW</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/15/24</td>
<td>$25.00</td>
<td>$38.7K</td>
<td>2.8K</td>
<td>398</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PYPL</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>04/19/24</td>
<td>$60.00</td>
<td>$34.1K</td>
<td>15.5K</td>
<td>377</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These bullet-by-bullet explanations have been constructed using the accompanying table. 
• For WFC (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WFC#NYSE">WFC</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 92 day(s) on May 17, 2024. This event was a transfer of 200 contract(s) at a $55.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 7 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $28.6K, with a price of $143.0 per contract. There were 4204 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 5999 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding C (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/C#NYSE">C</a>), we observe a call option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 701 day(s) on January 16, 2026. Parties traded 643 contract(s) at a $75.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $180.0K, with a price of $280.0 per contract. There were 4096 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2010 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 trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 64 day(s) on April 19, 2024. This event was a transfer of 50 contract(s) at a $145.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $175.4K, with a price of $3509.0 per contract. There were 1668 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1360 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding AMBC (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMBC#NYSE">AMBC</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 1 day(s) on February 16, 2024. Parties traded 241 contract(s) at a $15.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 12 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $25.3K, with a price of $105.0 per contract. There were 15214 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1312 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 sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 337 day(s) on January 17, 2025. Parties traded 970 contract(s) at a $12.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 11 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $112.5K, with a price of $116.0 per contract. There were 27390 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1291 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For ABR (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ABR#NYSE">ABR</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 64 day(s) on April 19, 2024. This event was a transfer of 1000 contract(s) at a $12.50 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 15 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $170.0K, with a price of $170.0 per contract. There were 12437 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1054 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 call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 29 day(s) on March 15, 2024. This event was a transfer of 509 contract(s) at a $42.50 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 6 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $170.5K, with a price of $335.0 per contract. There were 2969 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 695 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding NYCB (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NYCB#NYSE">NYCB</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 155 day(s) on July 19, 2024. Parties traded 200 contract(s) at a $5.00 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 $26.0K, with a price of $130.0 per contract. There were 5189 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 518 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For FLYW (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FLYW#NASDAQ">FLYW</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 29 day(s) on March 15, 2024. This event was a transfer of 387 contract(s) at a $25.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 25 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $38.7K, with a price of $100.0 per contract. There were 2866 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 398 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For PYPL (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PYPL#NASDAQ">PYPL</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 64 day(s) on April 19, 2024. This event was a transfer of 102 contract(s) at a $60.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 17 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $34.1K, with a price of $335.0 per contract. There were 15502 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 377 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 Financials Stocks Whale Activity In Today's Session

<a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/?utm_source=insights">According to Benzinga Pro</a> following are the gainers and losers in <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/insurance/">Insurance</a> industry for today's Intraday session. 
<h3>Gainers</h3>
<ul>
<li>Kingstone Companies (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KINS#NASDAQ">KINS</a>) stock increased by 4.97% to $2.11 during Wednesday's regular session. As of 12:40 EST, Kingstone Companies's stock is trading at a volume of 636, which is 0% of its average full-day volume over the last 100 days. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $26.3 million. </li>
<li>Fanhua (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FANH#NASDAQ">FANH</a>) stock rose 3.43% to $6.62. As of 12:40 EST, Fanhua's stock is trading at a volume of 4.3K, which is 0% of its average full-day volume over the last 100 days. The company's market cap stands at $384.6 million. </li>
<li>Abacus Life (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ABL#NASDAQ">ABL</a>) stock moved upwards by 2.72% to $10.55. Abacus Life's stock is trading at a volume of 19.0K shares as of 12:40 EST. This is 0% of its average full-day volume over the last 100 days. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $659.4 million. </li>
<li>Arch Capital Group (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ACGL#NASDAQ">ACGL</a>) stock moved upwards by 2.43% to $77.39. The current volume of 905.8K shares is 0% of Arch Capital Group's average full-day volume over the last 100 days (last updated at 12:40 EST). The market value of their outstanding shares is at $28.3 billion. </li>
<li>Ambac Financial Group (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMBC#NYSE">AMBC</a>) shares moved upwards by 2.23% to $16.46. As of 12:40 EST, this security is trading at a volume of 70.2K shares, making up 0% of its average full-day volume over the last 100 days. The company's market cap stands at $728.0 million. </li>
<li>Axis Capital Holdings (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AXS#NYSE">AXS</a>) stock rose 2.06% to $56.42. Trading volume for Axis Capital Holdings's stock is 216.8K as of 12:40 EST. This is 0% of its average full-day volume over the last 100 days. The company's market cap stands at $4.8 billion. </li>
</ul>
<h3>Losers</h3>
<ul>
<li>FG Finl Gr (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FGF#NASDAQ">FGF</a>) stock fell 10.76% to $1.43 during Wednesday's regular session. Trading volume for this security as of 12:40 EST is 8.4K, which is 0% of its average full-day volume over the last 100 days. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $16.8 million. </li>
<li>Trupanion (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TRUP#NASDAQ">TRUP</a>) stock fell 6.99% to $28.61. Trupanion's stock is trading at a volume of 218.5K shares as of 12:40 EST. This is 0% of its average full-day volume over the last 100 days. The company's market cap stands at $1.2 billion. </li>
<li>Global Indemnity Group (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GBLI#NYSE">GBLI</a>) stock decreased by 4.06% to $30.7. Trading volume for Global Indemnity Group's stock is 5.0K as of 12:40 EST. This is 0% of its average full-day volume over the last 100 days. The company's market cap stands at $365.6 million. </li>
<li>Lemonade (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LMND#NYSE">LMND</a>) stock declined by 4.0% to $16.36. Lemonade's stock is trading at a volume of 716.5K shares as of 12:40 EST. This is 0% of its average full-day volume over the last 100 days. The company's market cap stands at $1.1 billion. </li>
<li>Fidelity National Finl (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FNF#NYSE">FNF</a>) shares declined by 2.26% to $48.45. The current volume of 590.2K shares is 0% of Fidelity National Finl's average full-day volume over the last 100 days (last updated at 12:40 EST). The company's market cap stands at $13.4 billion. </li>
<li>Prudential (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PUK#NYSE">PUK</a>) stock decreased by 2.2% to $21.18. As of 12:40 EST, this security is trading at a volume of 454.5K shares, making up 0% of its average full-day volume over the last 100 days. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $29.1 billion. </li>
</ul>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

ACGL

GBLI

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>C</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/19/24</td>
<td>$49.00</td>
<td>$337.6K</td>
<td>11.7K</td>
<td>6.6K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>LMND</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/19/24</td>
<td>$22.50</td>
<td>$114.7K</td>
<td>4.0K</td>
<td>2.9K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>COIN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/22/23</td>
<td>$150.00</td>
<td>$28.8K</td>
<td>1.2K</td>
<td>2.3K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMBC</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/15/24</td>
<td>$14.00</td>
<td>$102.4K</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>1.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SQ</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/19/24</td>
<td>$70.00</td>
<td>$27.2K</td>
<td>9.1K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>RILY</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/19/24</td>
<td>$20.00</td>
<td>$47.5K</td>
<td>14.9K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MMC</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/19/24</td>
<td>$195.00</td>
<td>$29.7K</td>
<td>288</td>
<td>819</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PYPL</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/21/24</td>
<td>$67.50</td>
<td>$477.5K</td>
<td>1.3K</td>
<td>500</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AXP</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>09/20/24</td>
<td>$175.00</td>
<td>$416.0K</td>
<td>256</td>
<td>445</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SOFI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/21/24</td>
<td>$10.00</td>
<td>$33.4K</td>
<td>13.2K</td>
<td>280</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These bullet-by-bullet explanations have been constructed using the accompanying table. 
• For C (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/C#NYSE">C</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be neutral, expiring in 35 day(s) on January 19, 2024. This event was a transfer of 1600 contract(s) at a $49.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $337.6K, with a price of $211.0 per contract. There were 11768 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 6622 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding LMND (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LMND#NYSE">LMND</a>), we observe a call option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 35 day(s) on January 19, 2024. Parties traded 2550 contract(s) at a $22.50 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $114.7K, with a price of $45.0 per contract. There were 4094 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2976 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 bullish, expiring in 7 day(s) on December 22, 2023. This event was a transfer of 50 contract(s) at a $150.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 7 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $28.8K, with a price of $577.0 per contract. There were 1265 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2317 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding AMBC (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMBC#NYSE">AMBC</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 91 day(s) on March 15, 2024. Parties traded 410 contract(s) at a $14.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 15 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $102.4K, with a price of $250.0 per contract. There were 0 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1191 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding SQ (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SQ#NYSE">SQ</a>), we observe a call option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 35 day(s) on January 19, 2024. Parties traded 40 contract(s) at a $70.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $27.2K, with a price of $680.0 per contract. There were 9104 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1092 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For RILY (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RILY#NASDAQ">RILY</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be neutral, expiring in 35 day(s) on January 19, 2024. This event was a transfer of 100 contract(s) at a $20.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $47.5K, with a price of $475.0 per contract. There were 14976 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1090 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For MMC (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MMC#NYSE">MMC</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 35 day(s) on January 19, 2024. This event was a transfer of 173 contract(s) at a $195.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 23 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $29.7K, with a price of $167.0 per contract. There were 288 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 819 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding PYPL (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PYPL#NASDAQ">PYPL</a>), we observe a put option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 189 day(s) on June 21, 2024. Parties traded 500 contract(s) at a $67.50 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $477.5K, with a price of $955.0 per contract. There were 1371 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 500 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 put option trade with neutral sentiment. It expires in 280 day(s) on September 20, 2024. Parties traded 400 contract(s) at a $175.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $416.0K, with a price of $1040.0 per contract. There were 256 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 445 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For SOFI (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SOFI#NASDAQ">SOFI</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 189 day(s) on June 21, 2024. This event was a transfer of 200 contract(s) at a $10.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 5 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $33.4K, with a price of $167.0 per contract. There were 13293 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 280 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 Financials Stocks With Whale Alerts In Today's Session

This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders 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 Financials sector: 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>BAC</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/15/23</td>
<td>$31.00</td>
<td>$36.2K</td>
<td>54.1K</td>
<td>8.3K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>HOOD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>02/16/24</td>
<td>$12.00</td>
<td>$53.6K</td>
<td>14.1K</td>
<td>3.5K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>USB</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>02/16/24</td>
<td>$35.00</td>
<td>$40.0K</td>
<td>5.9K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>RILY</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/15/23</td>
<td>$28.00</td>
<td>$31.0K</td>
<td>1.2K</td>
<td>501</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMBC</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>02/16/24</td>
<td>$15.00</td>
<td>$65.6K</td>
<td>21.7K</td>
<td>403</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PGR</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>02/16/24</td>
<td>$160.00</td>
<td>$138.3K</td>
<td>314</td>
<td>305</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>COF</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$125.00</td>
<td>$340.6K</td>
<td>299</td>
<td>243</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>UPST</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/15/24</td>
<td>$30.00</td>
<td>$40.4K</td>
<td>2.0K</td>
<td>112</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>WFC</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>05/17/24</td>
<td>$50.00</td>
<td>$33.9K</td>
<td>78</td>
<td>104</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>JPM</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>09/20/24</td>
<td>$150.00</td>
<td>$39.0K</td>
<td>1.3K</td>
<td>65</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These bullet-by-bullet explanations have been constructed using the accompanying table. 
• For BAC (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BAC#NYSE">BAC</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 2 day(s) on December 15, 2023. This event was a transfer of 2013 contract(s) at a $31.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 13 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $36.2K, with a price of $18.0 per contract. There were 54161 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 8352 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding HOOD (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HOOD#NASDAQ">HOOD</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 65 day(s) on February 16, 2024. Parties traded 624 contract(s) at a $12.00 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 $53.6K, with a price of $86.0 per contract. There were 14182 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 3566 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For USB (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/USB#NYSE">USB</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 65 day(s) on February 16, 2024. This event was a transfer of 1000 contract(s) at a $35.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 11 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $40.0K, with a price of $40.0 per contract. There were 5940 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1030 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding RILY (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RILY#NASDAQ">RILY</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 2 day(s) on December 15, 2023. Parties traded 50 contract(s) at a $28.00 strike. This particular put 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 $620.0 per contract. There were 1201 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 501 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding AMBC (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMBC#NYSE">AMBC</a>), we observe a call option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 65 day(s) on February 16, 2024. Parties traded 403 contract(s) at a $15.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $65.6K, with a price of $163.0 per contract. There were 21709 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 403 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding PGR (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PGR#NYSE">PGR</a>), we observe a put option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 65 day(s) on February 16, 2024. Parties traded 300 contract(s) at a $160.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $138.3K, with a price of $461.0 per contract. There were 314 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 305 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding COF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COF#NYSE">COF</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 401 day(s) on January 17, 2025. Parties traded 230 contract(s) at a $125.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 36 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $340.6K, with a price of $1480.0 per contract. There were 299 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 243 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For UPST (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UPST#NASDAQ">UPST</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 93 day(s) on March 15, 2024. This event was a transfer of 89 contract(s) at a $30.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 4 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $40.4K, with a price of $455.0 per contract. There were 2004 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 112 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For WFC (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WFC#NYSE">WFC</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be neutral, expiring in 156 day(s) on May 17, 2024. This event was a transfer of 73 contract(s) at a $50.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 15 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $33.9K, with a price of $465.0 per contract. There were 78 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 104 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 put option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 282 day(s) on September 20, 2024. Parties traded 62 contract(s) at a $150.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 7 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $39.0K, with a price of $630.0 per contract. There were 1351 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 65 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.

HOOD

UPST