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Citigroup analyst Jon Tower maintains Domino's Pizza (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DPZ#NASDAQ">DPZ</a>) with a Neutral and raises the price target from $440 to $520.

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CVS Health shares are trading higher after Director Michael Mahoney disclosed the purchase of 30,000 shares at an average price of $66.70 per share.

Litecoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/ltc/usd">LTC</a>) is rallying as the SEC took its first official step toward a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/02/43635400/litecoin-surges-18-in-seven-days-trader-says-its-about-to-pull-an-xrp">potential ETF approval</a>. 
What Happened: Polymarket <a href="https://polymarket.com/">data</a> shows an 85% chance of a Litecoin ETF approval in 2025, with odds for an approval before July 31 jumping from 37% to 54% since Feb. 15.
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<td>Cryptocurrency</td>
<td>Price&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</td>
<td>Market Cap</td>
<td>24-Hour Trend</td>
<td>7-Day Trend</td>
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<td>Litecoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/ltc/usd">LTC</a>)</td>
<td>&nbsp;$137.01</td>
<td>$10.35 billion</td>
<td>+10.6%&nbsp;</td>
<td>+14.5%&nbsp;</td>
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<td>Chainlink (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/link/usd">LINK</a>)</td>
<td>&nbsp;$17.98&nbsp;&nbsp;</td>
<td>$11.5 billion</td>
<td>+2.7%&nbsp;</td>
<td>-3.4%&nbsp;</td>
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<td>TRON (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/trx/usd">TRX</a>)</td>
<td>&nbsp;$0.2426</td>
<td>$20.9 billion</td>
<td>+4%&nbsp;</td>
<td>-0.8%&nbsp;</td>
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Trader Notes: Crypto trader Claire called Litecoin's setup &#8220;perfect&#8221;, stating that bulls only need one final push.
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Professor Moriarty, a trader and researcher, <a href="https://x.com/Moriarty_web3/status/1892175529446400188">highlighted</a> that Litecoin has broken through resistance in a classic bull flag pattern, setting up for potential upside. If LTC retests and holds support, he sees Target 1 at $185 and Target 2 at $218.
Statistics: IntoTheBlock data shows Litecoin's large transaction volume dropping by 13.5%, while daily active addresses increased 7.7% in a single day. Transactions greater than $100,000 declined from 2,141 to 1,936.  Currently, 86% of Litecoin holders are in profit, 6% are at breakeven.
Coinglass data shows Litecoin's open interest spiking by 25.8%, hitting an all-time high of $933 million in a single day. LTC liquidations in the past 24 hours totaled $5.5 million, with $4.5 million in short liquidations—indicating traders betting against LTC were squeezed.
Community News:  The Litecoin Foundation <a href="https://x.com/LTCFoundation/status/1892245359142773149">announced</a> that the SEC has opened NASDAQ's request for the proposed CoinShares Litecoin ETF to public comments—a crucial step in the approval process. This raises speculation if LTC is soon to witness a Bitcoin moment in ETF listings.
In January, Bloomberg's senior ETF analyst <a href="https://x.com/EricBalchunas/status/1879936611506614589">stated</a> that Litecoin has "checked all the boxes" and could be the first altcoin ETF of the year.
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Litecoin Soars 10% As SEC Acknowledges ETF Filing—'Perfect Setup,' Says Trader

Northland Capital Markets analyst Gus Richard maintains Arteris (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AIP#NASDAQ">AIP</a>) with a Outperform and raises the price target from $14 to $16.

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Citigroup analyst Jason Bazinet maintains AppLovin (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/APP#NASDAQ">APP</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $460 to $600.

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Oppenheimer analyst Timothy Horan maintains BlackSky Technology (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BKSY#NYSE">BKSY</a>) with a Outperform and raises the price target from $10 to $30.

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The recent crypto market downturn has wiped out significant value from altcoins, leading to deeply negative sentiment and extreme volatility. However, traders urge patience, believing this could be a prime accumulation phase before the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/bitcoin-price-prediction">next major rally</a>.
What Happened: Crypto analyst Michael van de Poppe <a href="https://x.com/CryptoMichNL/status/1891960884014219297">described</a> the current altcoin market as &#8220;insane volatility&#8221; with &#8220;super negative&#8221; sentiment. 
He believes this marks the transition from old narratives dying to new narratives emerging, advising traders to hold onto utility-driven altcoins as their time is coming.
Crypto trader Osemka <a href="https://x.com/Osemka8/status/1892165450026398184">highlighted</a> that Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) closed below the 4-hour breaker but quickly engulfed it with the next candle, suggesting downside might be limited for now. 
The price is still respecting the diagonal breakout trend. For altcoins he sees the following trends:
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<li>OTHERS (representing smaller-cap alts) is retesting a major breakout level from last year. If today&#8217;s candle closes green, the relative strength indext will confirm a retest, potentially leading to upside.</li>
<li>TOTAL2 (the altcoin market cap excluding Bitcoin) is attempting to break out from a triangular structure, while sitting on strong monthly support—a promising setup.</li>
<li>Ethereum (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/eth/usd">ETH</a>) is sitting on major monthly support, pushing toward $2,750 resistance. The RSI has already broken out, signaling building momentum for a big move.</li>
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Also Read: <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/02/43792319/record-breaking-token-creation-in-january-raises-concerns-over-altcoin-liquidity-market-quality">Record-Breaking Token Creation In January Raises Concerns Over Altcoin Liquidity, Market Quality</a>
What's Next: Crypto analyst Miles Deutscher <a href="https://x.com/milesdeutscher/status/1892213559976984869">pointed</a> out that altcoin open interest (excluding BTC and ETH) has dropped 50% from December highs but still remains above pre-election levels. 
He warned that another 50% decline could take OI back to September lows, suggesting more leverage may need to be flushed before a sustained rally.
In another <a href="https://x.com/milesdeutscher/status/1892204502402654515">X</a> post, he describes the classic cycle psychology of altcoins. 
Anger is transitioning into Depression, where low interest, dull price action, and apathy dominate. This phase slowly grinds out weak hands through boredom rather than panic.
Historically, this has been the best accumulation period, as the biggest gains come when everyone else has checked out.
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Oppenheimer analyst Jason Helfstein maintains Compass (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COMP#NYSE">COMP</a>) with a Outperform and raises the price target from $12 to $13.

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This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders will search for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges heavily from its normal worth. High amounts of trading activity could push option prices to exaggerated or underestimated levels. 
Below are some instances of options activity happening in the Industrials sector: 
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<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>
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<td>EOSE</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$7.50</td>
<td>$35.1K</td>
<td>19.7K</td>
<td>10.5K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>HTZ</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$4.00</td>
<td>$37.5K</td>
<td>769</td>
<td>5.5K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>JOBY</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$10.00</td>
<td>$36.0K</td>
<td>11.6K</td>
<td>928</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>UAL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$109.00</td>
<td>$36.2K</td>
<td>1.6K</td>
<td>607</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DE</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$470.00</td>
<td>$2.2 million</td>
<td>919</td>
<td>400</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MMM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/20/26</td>
<td>$185.00</td>
<td>$34.3K</td>
<td>76</td>
<td>368</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CSX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$32.50</td>
<td>$28.0K</td>
<td>639</td>
<td>315</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>FWRD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$35.00</td>
<td>$27.7K</td>
<td>678</td>
<td>253</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SMR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$20.00</td>
<td>$50.9K</td>
<td>759</td>
<td>112</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>RKLB</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$40.00</td>
<td>$42.2K</td>
<td>5.8K</td>
<td>102</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These itemized elaborations have been created using the accompanying table. 
• For EOSE (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EOSE#NASDAQ">EOSE</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 86 day(s) on May 16, 2025. This event was a transfer of 1000 contract(s) at a $7.50 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 10 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $35.1K, with a price of $35.0 per contract. There were 19705 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 10540 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding HTZ (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HTZ#NASDAQ">HTZ</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 30 day(s) on March 21, 2025. Parties traded 1500 contract(s) at a $4.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 40 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $37.5K, with a price of $25.0 per contract. There were 769 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 5502 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For JOBY (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JOBY#NYSE">JOBY</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 57 day(s) on April 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 900 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 $36.0K, with a price of $40.0 per contract. There were 11665 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 928 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding UAL (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UAL#NASDAQ">UAL</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 2 day(s) on February 21, 2025. Parties traded 250 contract(s) at a $109.00 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 $36.2K, with a price of $145.0 per contract. There were 1611 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 607 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding DE (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DE#NYSE">DE</a>), we observe a call option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 695 day(s) on January 15, 2027. Parties traded 200 contract(s) at a $470.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $2.2 million, with a price of $11275.0 per contract. There were 919 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 400 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding MMM (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MMM#NYSE">MMM</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 394 day(s) on March 20, 2026. Parties traded 52 contract(s) at a $185.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 8 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $34.3K, with a price of $665.0 per contract. There were 76 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 368 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding CSX (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CSX#NASDAQ">CSX</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 30 day(s) on March 21, 2025. Parties traded 350 contract(s) at a $32.50 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 14 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $28.0K, with a price of $80.0 per contract. There were 639 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 315 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For FWRD (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FWRD#NASDAQ">FWRD</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 30 day(s) on March 21, 2025. This event was a transfer of 241 contract(s) at a $35.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 9 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $27.7K, with a price of $115.0 per contract. There were 678 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 253 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For SMR (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMR#NYSE">SMR</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 86 day(s) on May 16, 2025. 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 $50.9K, with a price of $510.0 per contract. There were 759 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 112 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding RKLB (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RKLB#NASDAQ">RKLB</a>), we observe a call option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 331 day(s) on January 16, 2026. Parties traded 63 contract(s) at a $40.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $42.2K, with a price of $670.0 per contract. There were 5850 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 102 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more news on unusual options activity</a>. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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10 Industrials Stocks Whale Activity In Today's Session

This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders often look for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges away from its normal worth. Abnormal amounts of trading activity could push option prices to hyperbolic or underperforming levels. 
Below are some instances of options activity happening in the Consumer Discretionary sector: 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>TSLA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$370.00</td>
<td>$80.6K</td>
<td>23.7K</td>
<td>103.8K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CVNA</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$260.00</td>
<td>$30.0K</td>
<td>2.1K</td>
<td>3.8K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMZN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>02/28/25</td>
<td>$222.50</td>
<td>$239.5K</td>
<td>694</td>
<td>2.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>RIVN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$13.00</td>
<td>$33.4K</td>
<td>14.2K</td>
<td>1.6K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SBUX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$115.00</td>
<td>$294.3K</td>
<td>7.6K</td>
<td>1.5K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BABA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$150.00</td>
<td>$45.5K</td>
<td>4.0K</td>
<td>1.4K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>HAS</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$65.00</td>
<td>$37.5K</td>
<td>468</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>TXRH</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$175.00</td>
<td>$57.6K</td>
<td>613</td>
<td>530</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BIRK</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$55.00</td>
<td>$45.9K</td>
<td>661</td>
<td>364</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GAP</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/07/25</td>
<td>$22.00</td>
<td>$45.9K</td>
<td>17</td>
<td>251</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These itemized elaborations have been created using the accompanying table. 
• For TSLA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 2 day(s) on February 21, 2025. This event was a transfer of 221 contract(s) at a $370.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 8 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $80.6K, with a price of $365.0 per contract. There were 23758 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 103841 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For CVNA (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CVNA#NYSE">CVNA</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 2 day(s) on February 21, 2025. This event was a transfer of 37 contract(s) at a $260.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 19 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $30.0K, with a price of $810.0 per contract. There were 2158 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 3829 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For AMZN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 9 day(s) on February 28, 2025. This event was a transfer of 479 contract(s) at a $222.50 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 33 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $239.5K, with a price of $500.0 per contract. There were 694 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2184 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding RIVN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RIVN#NASDAQ">RIVN</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 2 day(s) on February 21, 2025. Parties traded 200 contract(s) at a $13.00 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 $33.4K, with a price of $167.0 per contract. There were 14278 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1633 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding SBUX (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SBUX#NASDAQ">SBUX</a>), we observe a call option trade with neutral sentiment. It expires in 30 day(s) on March 21, 2025. Parties traded 1450 contract(s) at a $115.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $294.3K, with a price of $203.0 per contract. There were 7689 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1528 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding BABA (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BABA#NYSE">BABA</a>), we observe a call option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 149 day(s) on July 18, 2025. Parties traded 66 contract(s) at a $150.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $45.5K, with a price of $690.0 per contract. There were 4005 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1486 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding HAS (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HAS#NASDAQ">HAS</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 2 day(s) on February 21, 2025. Parties traded 500 contract(s) at a $65.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 31 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $37.5K, with a price of $75.0 per contract. There were 468 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1067 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding TXRH (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TXRH#NASDAQ">TXRH</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 2 day(s) on February 21, 2025. Parties traded 96 contract(s) at a $175.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 27 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $57.6K, with a price of $600.0 per contract. There were 613 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 530 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For BIRK (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BIRK#NYSE">BIRK</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be neutral, expiring in 2 day(s) on February 21, 2025. This event was a transfer of 200 contract(s) at a $55.00 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 $45.9K, with a price of $230.0 per contract. There were 661 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 364 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding GAP (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GAP#NYSE">GAP</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 16 day(s) on March 7, 2025. Parties traded 251 contract(s) at a $22.00 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 $45.9K, with a price of $183.0 per contract. There were 17 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 251 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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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>SMCI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$60.00</td>
<td>$29.4K</td>
<td>48.1K</td>
<td>90.7K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NVDA</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$130.00</td>
<td>$26.6K</td>
<td>70.8K</td>
<td>32.3K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>RGTI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$10.50</td>
<td>$27.0K</td>
<td>1.7K</td>
<td>5.9K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>INTC</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$45.00</td>
<td>$236.8K</td>
<td>23.0K</td>
<td>2.8K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DELL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$120.00</td>
<td>$49.1K</td>
<td>6.2K</td>
<td>1.7K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>QBTS</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$8.00</td>
<td>$80.1K</td>
<td>4.5K</td>
<td>1.4K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PLTR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>02/28/25</td>
<td>$126.00</td>
<td>$41.5K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
<td>1.2K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>FTNT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
<td>$58.5K</td>
<td>6.1K</td>
<td>1.2K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AVGO</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/07/25</td>
<td>$225.00</td>
<td>$123.5K</td>
<td>877</td>
<td>708</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MCHP</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>02/28/25</td>
<td>$60.00</td>
<td>$65.0K</td>
<td>560</td>
<td>522</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These bullet-by-bullet explanations have been constructed using the accompanying table. 
• For SMCI (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMCI#NASDAQ">SMCI</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 2 day(s) on February 21, 2025. This event was a transfer of 62 contract(s) at a $60.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 4 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $29.4K, with a price of $475.0 per contract. There were 48158 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 90783 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding NVDA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 2 day(s) on February 21, 2025. Parties traded 1900 contract(s) at a $130.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 38 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $26.6K, with a price of $14.0 per contract. There were 70835 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 32305 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding RGTI (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RGTI#NASDAQ">RGTI</a>), we observe a call option trade with neutral sentiment. It expires in 2 day(s) on February 21, 2025. Parties traded 300 contract(s) at a $10.50 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $27.0K, with a price of $90.0 per contract. There were 1716 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 5965 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For INTC (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTC#NASDAQ">INTC</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be neutral, expiring in 331 day(s) on January 16, 2026. This event was a transfer of 2115 contract(s) at a $45.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $236.8K, with a price of $112.0 per contract. There were 23060 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2856 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For DELL (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DELL#NYSE">DELL</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 2 day(s) on February 21, 2025. This event was a transfer of 289 contract(s) at a $120.00 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 $49.1K, with a price of $170.0 per contract. There were 6270 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1767 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding QBTS (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QBTS#NYSE">QBTS</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 30 day(s) on March 21, 2025. Parties traded 1000 contract(s) at a $8.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 16 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $80.1K, with a price of $80.0 per contract. There were 4574 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1441 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For PLTR (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NASDAQ">PLTR</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be neutral, expiring in 9 day(s) on February 28, 2025. This event was a transfer of 100 contract(s) at a $126.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $41.5K, with a price of $415.0 per contract. There were 1071 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1259 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding FTNT (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FTNT#NASDAQ">FTNT</a>), we observe a call option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 695 day(s) on January 15, 2027. Parties traded 16 contract(s) at a $100.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $58.5K, with a price of $3660.0 per contract. There were 6191 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1207 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding AVGO (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVGO#NASDAQ">AVGO</a>), we observe a call option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 16 day(s) on March 7, 2025. Parties traded 100 contract(s) at a $225.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $123.5K, with a price of $1235.0 per contract. There were 877 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 708 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding MCHP (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MCHP#NASDAQ">MCHP</a>), we observe a call option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 9 day(s) on February 28, 2025. Parties traded 250 contract(s) at a $60.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $65.0K, with a price of $260.0 per contract. There were 560 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 522 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more about unusual options activity</a>. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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Maxim Group analyst Matthew Galinko maintains Adeia (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ADEA#NASDAQ">ADEA</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $15 to $17.

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Maxim Group Maintains Buy on Adeia, Raises Price Target to $17

Amplify ETFs is refining its portfolio by rebranding one of its funds while phasing out two others. To highlight its 12% <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/etfs">option income strategy</a>, Amplify ETFs has renamed its Amplify Bloomberg U.S. Treasury Target High Income ETF to the Amplify Bloomberg U.S. Treasury 12% Premium Income ETF (BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TLTP#BATS">TLTP</a>), effective Feb. 19. 
Moreover, on Feb. 12, Amplify announced that it is liquidating the Amplify BlackSwan Tech &amp; Treasury ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QSWN#NYSE">QSWN</a>) and Amplify Thematic All-Stars ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MVPS#NYSE">MVPS</a>).
Also Read: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/43278060/cannabis-etf-changes-amplify-etfs-revamps-funds-to-boost-us-exposure">Cannabis ETF Changes: Amplify ETFs Revamp Funds To Boost US Exposure</a>
New Name, Same Strategy
The rebranding aims to enhance investor clarity regarding the fund's primary objective of delivering 12% annualized option premium income with monthly distributions. The ETF employs a weekly U.S. Treasury covered call option strategy, targeting higher income levels by combining option premiums with U.S. Treasury bond income. Notably, there are no changes to its investment strategy, structure, or management.
TLTP continues tracking the Bloomberg U.S. Treasury 20+ Year 12% Premium Covered Call 2.0 Index, ensuring its 12% option premium income target alongside Treasury bond returns.
Amplify has over $10.6 billion in assets under management as of Jan. 31.
Shutting Down QSWN and MVPS
Following recommendations from Amplify Investments LLC, the board of trustees of the Amplify ETF Trust unanimously decided that closing these funds was in the best interest of shareholders.
Key dates for investors:
<ul>
<li>February 26, 2025: Final date for creation or redemption orders.</li>
<li>March 5, 2025: Last trading day; funds will cease trading after market close.</li>
<li>March 10, 2025: Expected final distribution to shareholders.</li>
</ul>
Investors may sell shares before March 5, though brokerage fees may apply.
Amplify's Focus
These adjustments demonstrate Amplify ETFs' commitment to aligning its offerings with investor demand. While TLTP's rebranding aims to bring its robust income strategy into the limelight, the closure of QSWN and MVPS signals a shift toward a more streamlined ETF portfolio.
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Maxim Group analyst Jack Vander Aarde maintains Bragg Gaming Group (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BRAG#NASDAQ">BRAG</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $9 to $11.

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Shares of homebuilder stocks are trading lower after Toll Brothers reported worse-than-expected Q1 financial results.

Financial giants have made a conspicuous bearish move on Honeywell Intl. Our analysis of options history for Honeywell Intl (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HON#NASDAQ">HON</a>) revealed 10 unusual trades.
Delving into the details, we found 30% of traders were bullish, while 50% showed bearish tendencies. Out of all the trades we spotted, 2 were puts, with a value of $194,900, and 8 were calls, valued at $266,989.
<h3>Expected Price Movements</h3>
Based on the trading activity, it appears that the significant investors are aiming for a price territory stretching from $165.0 to $212.5 for Honeywell Intl over the recent three months. 
<h3>Insights into Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
Examining the volume and open interest provides crucial insights into stock research. This information is key in gauging liquidity and interest levels for Honeywell Intl's options at certain strike prices. Below, we present a snapshot of the trends in volume and open interest for calls and puts across Honeywell Intl's significant trades, within a strike price range of $165.0 to $212.5, over the past month.
<h3>Honeywell Intl Option Activity Analysis: Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1739986234_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Significant Options Trades Detected:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>HON</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$1.4</td>
<td>$1.25</td>
<td>$1.4</td>
<td>$200.00</td>
<td>$128.1K</td>
<td>4.1K</td>
<td align="right">128</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>HON</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$16.7</td>
<td>$16.6</td>
<td>$16.7</td>
<td>$210.00</td>
<td>$66.8K</td>
<td>1.5K</td>
<td align="right">40</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>HON</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$11.6</td>
<td>$11.5</td>
<td>$11.5</td>
<td>$210.00</td>
<td>$41.4K</td>
<td>895</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>HON</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$5.4</td>
<td>$5.2</td>
<td>$5.25</td>
<td>$210.00</td>
<td>$37.8K</td>
<td>1.8K</td>
<td align="right">448</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>HON</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$3.8</td>
<td>$2.95</td>
<td>$3.8</td>
<td>$210.00</td>
<td>$34.9K</td>
<td>1.8K</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Honeywell Intl</h3>
Honeywell traces its roots to 1885 with Albert Butz's firm, Butz Thermo-Electric Regulator, which produced a predecessor to the modern thermostat. Other inventions by Honeywell include biodegradable detergent and autopilot. Today, Honeywell is a global multi-industry behemoth with one of the largest installed bases of equipment. It operates through four business segments: aerospace technologies (37% of 2023 company revenue), industrial automation (29%), energy and sustainability solutions (17%), and building automation (17%). Recently, Honeywell has made several portfolio changes to focus on fewer end markets and align with a set of secular growth trends. The firm is working diligently to expand its installed base, deriving around 30% of its revenue from recurring aftermarket services.
<h3>Honeywell Intl's Current Market Status</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a volume of 1,698,031, the price of HON is up 1.21% at $210.56. </li>
<li>RSI indicators hint that the underlying stock is currently neutral between overbought and oversold.</li>
<li>Next earnings are expected to be released in 64 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Professional Analyst Ratings for Honeywell Intl</h3>
5 market experts have recently issued ratings for this stock, with a consensus target price of $236.8.
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&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from RBC Capital keeps a Sector Perform rating on Honeywell Intl with a target price of $236. 
&#x2A; In a positive move, an analyst from Deutsche Bank has upgraded their rating to Buy and adjusted the price target to $260. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Barclays has decided to maintain their Overweight rating on Honeywell Intl, which currently sits at a price target of $251. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Morgan Stanley continues to hold a Equal-Weight rating for Honeywell Intl, targeting a price of $217. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Wells Fargo has decided to maintain their Equal-Weight rating on Honeywell Intl, which currently sits at a price target of $220. 
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Unpacking the Latest Options Trading Trends in Honeywell Intl

Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bearish stance on Caterpillar (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CAT#NYSE">CAT</a>).
And retail traders should know.
We noticed this today when the trades showed up on publicly available options history that we track here at Benzinga.
Whether these are institutions or just wealthy individuals, we don't know. But when something this big happens with CAT, it often means somebody knows something is about to happen.
So how do we know what these investors just did? 
Today, <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/?utm_source=insights">Benzinga</a>'s options scanner spotted 16 uncommon options trades for Caterpillar.
This isn't normal.
The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 25% bullish and 50%, bearish.
Out of all of the special options we uncovered, 8 are puts, for a total amount of $593,895, and 8 are calls, for a total amount of $513,089.
<h3>Expected Price Movements</h3>
Based on the trading activity, it appears that the significant investors are aiming for a price territory stretching from $280.0 to $390.0 for Caterpillar over the recent three months. 
<h3>Analyzing Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
Assessing the volume and open interest is a strategic step in options trading. These metrics shed light on the liquidity and investor interest in Caterpillar's options at specified strike prices. The forthcoming data visualizes the fluctuation in volume and open interest for both calls and puts, linked to Caterpillar's substantial trades, within a strike price spectrum from $280.0 to $390.0 over the preceding 30 days.
<h3>Caterpillar Call and Put Volume: 30-Day Overview</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1739986229_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Largest Options Trades Observed:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>CAT</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$18.2</td>
<td>$17.3</td>
<td>$18.2</td>
<td>$320.00</td>
<td>$154.7K</td>
<td>581</td>
<td align="right">100</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CAT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$18.25</td>
<td>$18.2</td>
<td>$18.22</td>
<td>$360.00</td>
<td>$116.6K</td>
<td>601</td>
<td align="right">67</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CAT</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$39.5</td>
<td>$36.05</td>
<td>$37.8</td>
<td>$390.00</td>
<td>$113.4K</td>
<td>2.1K</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CAT</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$37.3</td>
<td>$37.25</td>
<td>$37.3</td>
<td>$390.00</td>
<td>$111.9K</td>
<td>2.1K</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CAT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$104.9</td>
<td>$102.0</td>
<td>$103.5</td>
<td>$280.00</td>
<td>$103.2K</td>
<td>47</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Caterpillar</h3>
Caterpillar is the world's leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. Its reporting segments are: construction industries (40% sales/47% operating profit, or OP), resource industries (20% sales/19% OP), and energy &amp; transportation (40% sales/34% OP). Market share approaches 20% across many products. Caterpillar operates a captive finance subsidiary to facilitate sales. The firm has global reach (46% US sales/54% ex-US). Construction skews more domestic, while the other divisions are more geographically diversified. An independent network of 156 dealers operates approximately 2,800 facilities, giving Caterpillar reach into about 190 countries for sales and support services.
Having examined the options trading patterns of Caterpillar, our attention now turns directly to the company. This shift allows us to delve into its present market position and performance
<h3>Current Position of Caterpillar</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a trading volume of 714,321, the price of CAT is down by -0.83%, reaching $351.05.</li>
<li>Current RSI values indicate that the stock is may be oversold.</li>
<li>Next earnings report is scheduled for 64 days from now.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What Analysts Are Saying About Caterpillar</h3>
A total of 5 professional analysts have given their take on this stock in the last 30 days, setting an average price target of $376.8.
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&#x2A; An analyst from Morgan Stanley has decided to maintain their Underweight rating on Caterpillar, which currently sits at a price target of $300. 
&#x2A; An analyst from DA Davidson has decided to maintain their Neutral rating on Caterpillar, which currently sits at a price target of $357. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Truist Securities has decided to maintain their Buy rating on Caterpillar, which currently sits at a price target of $438. 
&#x2A; An analyst from B of A Securities persists with their Buy rating on Caterpillar, maintaining a target price of $414. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Evercore ISI Group has decided to maintain their In-Line rating on Caterpillar, which currently sits at a price target of $375. 
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Unpacking the Latest Options Trading Trends in Caterpillar

Deep-pocketed investors have adopted a bearish approach towards Dow (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DOW#NYSE">DOW</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 DOW usually suggests something big is about to happen.
We gleaned this information from our observations today when Benzinga's options scanner highlighted 10 extraordinary options activities for Dow. This level of activity is out of the ordinary.
The general mood among these heavyweight investors is divided, with 20% leaning bullish and 80% bearish. Among these notable options, 7 are puts, totaling $572,822, and 3 are calls, amounting to $79,000.
<h3>Predicted Price Range</h3>
Based on the trading activity, it appears that the significant investors are aiming for a price territory stretching from $27.5 to $45.0 for Dow over the recent three months. 
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Development</h3>
In terms of liquidity and interest, the mean open interest for Dow options trades today is 1241.0 with a total volume of 3,199.00.
In the following chart, we are able to follow the development of volume and open interest of call and put options for Dow's big money trades within a strike price range of $27.5 to $45.0 over the last 30 days.
<h3>Dow Option Volume And Open Interest Over Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1739986223_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Biggest Options Spotted:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>DOW</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$0.9</td>
<td>$0.61</td>
<td>$0.82</td>
<td>$27.50</td>
<td>$164.0K</td>
<td>1.3K</td>
<td>2.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DOW</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$7.75</td>
<td>$7.55</td>
<td>$7.75</td>
<td>$45.00</td>
<td>$118.5K</td>
<td>1.3K</td>
<td>147</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DOW</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$7.75</td>
<td>$7.6</td>
<td>$7.75</td>
<td>$45.00</td>
<td>$113.1K</td>
<td>1.3K</td>
<td>1</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DOW</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$7.8</td>
<td>$7.65</td>
<td>$7.8</td>
<td>$45.00</td>
<td>$84.2K</td>
<td>1.3K</td>
<td>319</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DOW</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$2.88</td>
<td>$2.87</td>
<td>$2.87</td>
<td>$37.50</td>
<td>$42.7K</td>
<td>1.9K</td>
<td>26</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Dow</h3>
Dow Chemical is a diversified global chemicals producer, formed in 2019 as a result of the DowDuPont merger and subsequent separations. The firm is a leading producer of several chemicals, including polyethylene, ethylene oxide, and silicone rubber. Its products have numerous applications in both consumer and industrial end markets.
Following our analysis of the options activities associated with Dow, we pivot to a closer look at the company's own performance.
<h3>Dow's Current Market Status</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a trading volume of 2,054,029, the price of DOW is down by -1.8%, reaching $39.01.</li>
<li>Current RSI values indicate that the stock is is currently neutral between overbought and oversold.</li>
<li>Next earnings report is scheduled for 64 days from now.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What The Experts Say On Dow</h3>
Over the past month, 5 industry analysts have shared their insights on this stock, proposing an average target price of $43.4.
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&#x2A; An analyst from Piper Sandler persists with their Neutral rating on Dow, maintaining a target price of $46. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Wells Fargo continues to hold a Overweight rating for Dow, targeting a price of $50. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from JP Morgan keeps a Overweight rating on Dow with a target price of $40. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Morgan Stanley persists with their Equal-Weight rating on Dow, maintaining a target price of $43. 
&#x2A; An analyst from RBC Capital persists with their Sector Perform rating on Dow, maintaining a target price of $38. 
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