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State Dept Says Secretary Of State Marco Rubio Spoke With Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi On Friday; Rubio Stressed U.sS. Commitment To Allies In Region As Well As 'Serious Concern Over China's Coercive Actions Against Taiwan And In The South China Sea'

Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bearish stance on Celestica (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CLS#NYSE">CLS</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 CLS, 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 14 uncommon options trades for Celestica.
This isn't normal.
The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 42% bullish and 50%, bearish.
Out of all of the special options we uncovered, 5 are puts, for a total amount of $335,120, and 9 are calls, for a total amount of $706,320.
<h3>Predicted Price Range</h3>
Analyzing the Volume and Open Interest in these contracts, it seems that the big players have been eyeing a price window from $110.0 to $160.0 for Celestica during the past quarter. 
<h3>Analyzing Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
In today's trading context, the average open interest for options of Celestica stands at 329.64, with a total volume reaching 1,036.00. The accompanying chart delineates the progression of both call and put option volume and open interest for high-value trades in Celestica, situated within the strike price corridor from $110.0 to $160.0, throughout the last 30 days.
<h3>Celestica Option Activity Analysis: Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1737752051_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 align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>CLS</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$35.6</td>
<td>$35.4</td>
<td>$35.4</td>
<td>$145.00</td>
<td>$215.9K</td>
<td>1</td>
<td align="right">61</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CLS</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$8.6</td>
<td>$7.9</td>
<td>$8.0</td>
<td>$130.00</td>
<td>$160.0K</td>
<td>1.1K</td>
<td align="right">414</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CLS</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$23.5</td>
<td>$22.4</td>
<td>$23.0</td>
<td>$120.00</td>
<td>$115.0K</td>
<td>283</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CLS</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$8.0</td>
<td>$7.7</td>
<td>$7.8</td>
<td>$130.00</td>
<td>$92.8K</td>
<td>1.1K</td>
<td align="right">212</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CLS</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/24/25</td>
<td>$15.1</td>
<td>$14.1</td>
<td>$15.0</td>
<td>$110.00</td>
<td>$91.5K</td>
<td>206</td>
<td align="right">61</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Celestica</h3>
Celestica Inc offers supply chain solutions. The company has two operating and reportable segments: Advanced Technology Solutions (ATS) and Connectivity &amp; Cloud Solutions (CCS). The ATS segment consists of the ATS end market and is comprised of the Aerospace and Defense, Industrial, health tech, and Capital Equipment businesses. Its Capital Equipment business is comprised of the semiconductor, display, and robotics equipment businesses, and the CCS segment consists of Communications and Enterprise end markets, Enterprise end market is comprised of its servers and storage businesses. The company generates a majority of its revenue from the Connectivity &amp; Cloud Solutions segment.
Following our analysis of the options activities associated with Celestica, we pivot to a closer look at the company's own performance.
<h3>Present Market Standing of Celestica</h3>
<ul>
<li>Currently trading with a volume of 1,959,223, the CLS's price is up by 1.69%, now at $125.0. </li>
<li>RSI readings suggest the stock is currently may be overbought.</li>
<li>Anticipated earnings release is in 5 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Professional Analyst Ratings for Celestica</h3>
Over the past month, 1 industry analysts have shared their insights on this stock, proposing an average target price of $115.0.
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&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from RBC Capital keeps a Outperform rating on Celestica with a target price of $115. 
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Market Whales and Their Recent Bets on CLS Options

Financial giants have made a conspicuous bullish move on Vertiv Hldgs. Our analysis of options history for Vertiv Hldgs (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VRT#NYSE">VRT</a>) revealed 49 unusual trades.
Delving into the details, we found 34% of traders were bullish, while 34% showed bearish tendencies. Out of all the trades we spotted, 25 were puts, with a value of $2,546,796, and 24 were calls, valued at $1,826,665.
<h3>Projected Price Targets</h3>
Taking into account the Volume and Open Interest on these contracts, it appears that whales have been targeting a price range from $75.0 to $185.0 for Vertiv Hldgs over the last 3 months. 
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Trends</h3>
In terms of liquidity and interest, the mean open interest for Vertiv Hldgs options trades today is 845.68 with a total volume of 18,840.00.
In the following chart, we are able to follow the development of volume and open interest of call and put options for Vertiv Hldgs's big money trades within a strike price range of $75.0 to $185.0 over the last 30 days.
<h3>Vertiv Hldgs 30-Day Option Volume &amp; Interest Snapshot</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1737752045_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>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>VRT</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>02/28/25</td>
<td>$1.06</td>
<td>$0.84</td>
<td>$0.93</td>
<td>$115.00</td>
<td>$459.8K</td>
<td>74</td>
<td>4.9K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>VRT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$28.45</td>
<td>$27.5</td>
<td>$27.87</td>
<td>$135.00</td>
<td>$384.8K</td>
<td>3.7K</td>
<td>354</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>VRT</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$14.0</td>
<td>$13.25</td>
<td>$14.0</td>
<td>$140.00</td>
<td>$357.0K</td>
<td>135</td>
<td>424</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>VRT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$26.05</td>
<td>$24.7</td>
<td>$25.47</td>
<td>$170.00</td>
<td>$351.7K</td>
<td>163</td>
<td>350</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>VRT</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$27.75</td>
<td>$27.1</td>
<td>$27.2</td>
<td>$155.00</td>
<td>$342.7K</td>
<td>33</td>
<td>126</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Vertiv Hldgs</h3>
Vertiv Holdings Co brings together hardware, software, analytics and ongoing services to ensure its customers vital applications run continuously, perform optimally and grow with their business needs. The company solves the important challenges faced by data centers, communication networks and commercial and industrial facilities with a portfolio of power, cooling and IT infrastructure solutions and services that extends from the cloud to the edge of the network. Its services include critical power, thermal management, racks and enclosures, monitoring and management, and other services. Its three business segments include the Americas, Asia Pacific; and Europe, Middle East &amp; Africa.
Following our analysis of the options activities associated with Vertiv Hldgs, we pivot to a closer look at the company's own performance.
<h3>Where Is Vertiv Hldgs Standing Right Now?</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a trading volume of 7,162,371, the price of VRT is up by 0.98%, reaching $155.0.</li>
<li>Current RSI values indicate that the stock is may be overbought.</li>
<li>Next earnings report is scheduled for 19 days from now.</li>
</ul>
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Options are a riskier asset compared to just trading the stock, but they have higher profit potential. Serious options traders manage this risk by educating themselves daily, scaling in and out of trades, following more than one indicator, and following the markets closely.
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What the Options Market Tells Us About Vertiv Hldgs

CRH (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRH#NYSE">CRH</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 5 years by 8.64% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 21.82%. Currently, CRH has a market capitalization of $68.75 billion. 
Buying $100 In CRH: If an investor had bought $100 of CRH stock 5 years ago, it would be worth $268.82 today based on a price of $101.52 for CRH at the time of writing.
<h3>CRH's Performance Over Last 5 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1737751911_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

Trading Ideas

If You Invested $100 In This Stock 5 Years Ago, You Would Have This Much Today

Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>) may face declining user rates after its decision to change its content moderation to a community notes style being used<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/42851889/meta-ditches-fact-checking-for-community-notes-zuckerberg-says-opportunity-to-restore-free-expression"> by rival X.</a>
Users have noticed several changes since the social media company&#8217;s policy shift and President Donald Trump&#8216;s inauguration. 
What Happened: Users on Meta-owned Facebook and Instagram who were previously following Joe Biden, Jill Biden and Kamala Harris on the POTUS, FLOTUS and VP accounts<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/social-media/25/01/43149771/follow-biden-or-harris-on-instagram-facebook-chances-are-youre-now-following-trump-or-vance"> are now following</a> Donald Trump, Melania Trump and J.D. Vance.
While this is a normal move for Meta as in past presidential transfers, many users didn't expect the change and were surprised to automatically be following people they may not have wanted to follow.
Adding to the woes were reports and a later confirmation that people who unfollowed those accounts might automatically follow the accounts back, an error Meta acknowledged it was working on.
A <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/23/technology/instagram-facebook-abortion-pill-providers.html">report </a>from the New York Times says Instagram and Facebook posts related to abortion pills were hidden, removed and in some cases the related accounts were suspended.
Meta acknowledged that it suspended some accounts and blurred posts, later restoring them after inquiries from the New York Times.
The company said the hiding of posts and suspending of accounts was not related to recent content moderation policies or a change in what can and can't be said on the social media platforms. Users were quick to note the timing of the posts being blocked coming after Meta loosened its restrictions.
Meta previously blocked posts from abortion providers and said the latest move was done in some cases due to its rules that prohibit the sale of pharmaceutical drugs on Facebook and Instagram. The company also acknowledged that some of the posts blocked or account suspensions may have been "over-enforcement."
"We've been quite clear in recent weeks that we want to allow more speech and reduce enforcement mistakes," Meta said in a statement.
Read Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/10/41637326/meta-platforms-q3-earnings-revenue-beat-eps-beat-daily-actives-up-5-strong-momentum-in-ai">Meta Platforms Q3 Earnings: Revenue Beat, EPS Beat, Daily Actives Up 5%, &#8216;Strong Momentum&#8217; In AI</a>
Why It's Important: Concerns over what can and can't be posted on Facebook and Instagram has become a major talking point since Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced the content moderation policy changes earlier this month.
&#8220;It&#8217;s time to get back to our roots around free expression on Facebook and Instagram,&#8221; Zuckerberg&nbsp;<a href="https://about.fb.com/news/2025/01/meta-more-speech-fewer-mistakes/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">said&nbsp;</a>in a video.
Recent reports have said that Meta will not use the Community Notes approach for paid ads on Facebook and Instagram, which could mean that companies are free to post what they want and potentially violate past and current policies if they are paying to get the content in front of Meta users.
With the content moderation changes, some users are looking to exit Facebook and Instagram and head to rival platforms like Bluesky. This continues a trend that began leading up to the 2024 presidential election and persisted after the results, as X users sought to leave Elon Musk&#8216;s platform due to his close ties with Trump. Like Musk, Zuckerberg also attended Trump's inauguration on Jan. 20.
A <a href="https://www.nbcnews.com/tech/social-media/meta-boycott-facebook-instagram-users-delete-accounts-policy-changes-rcna187480">report </a>from NBC News showed hundreds of posts and comments across social media of users looking to delete their accounts or to boycott Meta Platforms. Google Trends <a href="https://trends.google.com/trends/explore?q=delete%20meta,delete%20facebook,delete%20instagram,delete%20whatsapp&amp;geo=US#TIMESERIES">shows </a>that searches for "delete Facebook" and "delete Instagram" are at their highest level in the past 12 months and nearing five-year highs from late 2020 and early 2021.
Meta Platforms is set to report its fourth-quarter financial results on Jan. 29 after the market close. Analysts expect the company to report earnings per share of $6.77 and revenue of $46.99 billion, according to data <a href="https://bzresearch.myclickfunnels.com/benzinga-pro-content-webinar-registration/?utm_source=BZprocontent012425&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1">from Benzinga Pro.</a>
The company has beaten analyst estimates for earnings per share in seven straight quarters and revenue in nine straight quarters.
Quarterly metrics and company commentary could provide an early look at whether users left the platform or stopped using it less during the months of October, November, and December.
META Price Action: Meta stock is up 1.5% to $646.13 on Friday versus a 52-week trading range of $387.10 to $652.00. Meta stock is up 68% over the last year.
Read Next: 
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<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/social-media/25/01/42833727/dana-white-wanted-elon-musk-mark-zuckerberg-in-cage-fight-now-hes-on-metas-board-of-directors">Dana White Wanted Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg In Cage Fight, Now He&#8217;s On Meta&#8217;s Board Of Directors</a></li>
</ul>
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Meta Suspends Abortion Pill Accounts, 'Delete Facebook' Searches Near 5-Year Peak

<a href="https://www.axios.com/2025/01/24/foundry-blackstone-media-marketing-deal">https://www.axios.com/2025/01/24/foundry-blackstone-media-marketing-deal</a>
Blackstone-backed IDG is nearing a deal to sell <a href="https://www.axios.com/2022/02/17/idg-rebrand-foundry-martech">Foundry</a>, its division that runs publications like PCWorld and Macworld, to private equity firm Regent, Axios has learned.
Why it matters: The expected sale comes <a href="https://www.axios.com/2024/11/26/ad-tech-deals-forecast">amid an uptick</a> of ad tech, marketing tech, and digital content deals as companies seek to consolidate the fragmented market.
Zoom in: According to sources familiar with the matter, Foundry's sale to Regent is expected to be announced soon and would be set to close by the end of the first quarter. The sources wished to remain anonymous because the deal is not yet public.
<ul>
<li>Terms of the agreement could not be determined.</li>
<li>Los Angeles-based Regent's portfolio includes media and consumer companies.</li>
<li>In 2016, it <a href="https://www.defensenews.com/home/2016/03/25/defense-news-under-new-ownership/">bought</a> Sightline Media Group, a collection of military-related publications like Defense News and Federal Times from Tegna. In 2023, it <a href="https://www.regentlp.com/news/cheddar-news-has-new-owners">acquired</a> streaming network Cheddar from Altice USA.</li>
<li>Blackstone and IDG declined to comment. Regent did not respond to a request for comment.</li>
</ul>
Catch up quick: Blackstone <a href="https://www.blackstone.com/news/press/blackstone-completes-acquisition-of-international-data-group-a-leading-market-intelligence-and-data-platform-for-the-technology-industry/">acquired</a> IDG for $1.3 billion in 2021. That company had two subsidiaries: IDC, a data-driven research and intelligence business, and IDG Communications, a 60-year-old publisher. The latter rebranded to Foundry in 2022 as it invested more in marketing tech.
<ul>
<li>Former Foundry president Kumaran Ramanathan told Axios in 2022 that the company's biggest source of revenue is its data and software unit, which includes demand generation.</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
The big picture: With the deprecation of internet-tracking cookies, companies have looked to new marketing tools and <a href="https://www.axios.com/pro/media-deals/2024/06/20/first-party-data-cannes">first-party data partnerships</a> to better understand and reach potential customers.
<ul>
<li>Foundry's pitch is it can offer intent data informed by its own <a href="https://foundryco.com/our-brands/">portfolio of websites</a> that serves B2B audiences, including IT managers with ComputerWorld, developers with InfoWorld and chief information officers with CIO.</li>
</ul>
What we're watching: Foundry pursued a series of acquisitions prior to and just after the Blackstone deal, including <a href="https://www.idg.com/news/idg-launches-next-generation-of-marketing-automation-with-agreement-to-acquire-triblio/">Triblio</a>, <a href="https://www.idg.com/news/idg-communications-acquires-marketing-and-data-intelligence-company-kickfire/">KickFire</a>, <a href="https://www.idg.com/news/idg-communications-acquires-leadsift-a-leading-b2b-sales-marketing-intelligence-platform/">LeadSift</a> and <a href="https://www.idg.com/news/idg-communications-acquires-selling-simplified-to-become-the-largest-provider-of-b2b-tech-leads-globally/">Selling Simplified</a>.

Asset Sales

'Scoop: Blackstone's IDG Nears Deal To Sell Foundry To Regent' - Axios

Triumph Group, Inc. (TRIUMPH) (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TGI#NYSE">TGI</a>) Actuation Products and Services business delivered over $28M in aftermarket shipments in its Fiscal Year to date in support of Boeing 787 and Airbus A380 Landing Gear overhaul activity, the highest level achieved to date. TRIUMPH designed, provides, and services the entire landing gear hydraulic actuation suite for both the B787 and A380 aircraft. TRIUMPH's Boeing 787 landing gear system includes nose wheel steering, extend and retract actuation, truss bracing, truck positioning, uplocks, door actuation, control valves and a ground service panel.
As early production units of the Boeing 787 fleet reach 12 years in service, demand for mandatory heavy landing gear overhaul requirements is triggered. Over 500 aircraft are expected to be inducted over the next 5 years for landing gear maintenance. The expanded use of the A380 platform in support of increasing commercial air traffic also benefitted TRIUMPH's aftermarket sales, particularly for wing landing gear and body landing gear actuation components.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

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Triumph Reports $28M in Aftermarket Sales For Boeing 787 And Airbus A380 Landing Gear Overhauls; Expects 500+ Aircraft Inductions Over Next 5 Years For Landing Gear Maintenance

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Elon Musk Recent Email To X Staff: 'User Growth Is Stagnant, Revenue Is Unimpressive, And We're Barely Breaking Even'

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RH shares are trading lower following a short report from Hunterbrook.

Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bullish stance on Futu Hldgs (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FUTU#NASDAQ">FUTU</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 FUTU, 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 20 uncommon options trades for Futu Hldgs.
This isn't normal.
The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 60% bullish and 25%, bearish.
Out of all of the special options we uncovered, 2 are puts, for a total amount of $115,492, and 18 are calls, for a total amount of $846,290.
<h3>Projected Price Targets</h3>
Based on the trading activity, it appears that the significant investors are aiming for a price territory stretching from $90.05 to $173.05 for Futu Hldgs over the recent three months. 
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Trends</h3>
Looking at the volume and open interest is an insightful way to conduct due diligence on a stock.
This data can help you track the liquidity and interest for Futu Hldgs's options for a given strike price.
Below, we can observe the evolution of the volume and open interest of calls and puts, respectively, for all of Futu Hldgs's whale activity within a strike price range from $90.05 to $173.05 in the last 30 days. 
<h3>Futu Hldgs Option Volume And Open Interest Over Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1737750850_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 align="right">Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>FUTU</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$2.5</td>
<td>$2.41</td>
<td>$2.5</td>
<td>$110.00</td>
<td>$225.2K</td>
<td align="right">509</td>
<td>2.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>FUTU</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$8.7</td>
<td>$8.65</td>
<td>$8.65</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
<td>$83.6K</td>
<td align="right">15</td>
<td>95</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>FUTU</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/24/25</td>
<td>$7.25</td>
<td>$4.95</td>
<td>$5.95</td>
<td>$90.05</td>
<td>$55.3K</td>
<td align="right">868</td>
<td>112</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>FUTU</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/24/25</td>
<td>$6.4</td>
<td>$5.4</td>
<td>$6.4</td>
<td>$90.05</td>
<td>$49.9K</td>
<td align="right">868</td>
<td>1</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>FUTU</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$4.8</td>
<td>$4.5</td>
<td>$4.7</td>
<td>$145.00</td>
<td>$47.0K</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td>100</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Futu Hldgs</h3>
Futu Holdings Ltd is an online broker providing one-stop online investing services. The company provides its services through its digital platform Futu NiuNiu, which includes market data, trading service, and news feed of Hong Kong, Mainland China, Singapore, and United States equity markets. It generates its revenue in the form of brokerage commission and handling charge services.
After a thorough review of the options trading surrounding Futu Hldgs, we move to examine the company in more detail. This includes an assessment of its current market status and performance.
<h3>Futu Hldgs's Current Market Status</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a trading volume of 2,292,574, the price of FUTU is up by 0.96%, reaching $93.33.</li>
<li>Current RSI values indicate that the stock is may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Next earnings report is scheduled for 48 days from now.</li>
</ul>
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Futu Hldgs's Options: A Look at What the Big Money is Thinking

Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bearish stance on Riot Platforms (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RIOT#NASDAQ">RIOT</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 RIOT, 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 23 uncommon options trades for Riot Platforms.
This isn't normal.
The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 43% bullish and 52%, bearish.
Out of all of the special options we uncovered, 6 are puts, for a total amount of $619,604, and 17 are calls, for a total amount of $1,004,977.
<h3>Projected Price Targets</h3>
After evaluating the trading volumes and Open Interest, it's evident that the major market movers are focusing on a price band between $8.0 and $20.0 for Riot Platforms, spanning the last three months.
<h3>Insights into Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
Looking at the volume and open interest is a powerful move while trading options. This data can help you track the liquidity and interest for Riot Platforms's options for a given strike price. Below, we can observe the evolution of the volume and open interest of calls and puts, respectively, for all of Riot Platforms's whale trades within a strike price range from $8.0 to $20.0 in the last 30 days. 
<h3>Riot Platforms 30-Day Option Volume &amp; Interest Snapshot</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1737750845_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>RIOT</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$6.45</td>
<td>$6.4</td>
<td>$6.4</td>
<td>$19.50</td>
<td>$178.5K</td>
<td>140</td>
<td align="right">280</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>RIOT</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$3.95</td>
<td>$3.9</td>
<td>$3.9</td>
<td>$16.00</td>
<td>$107.2K</td>
<td>432</td>
<td align="right">276</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>RIOT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$3.4</td>
<td>$3.35</td>
<td>$3.35</td>
<td>$12.00</td>
<td>$100.1K</td>
<td>602</td>
<td align="right">300</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>RIOT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$5.5</td>
<td>$5.4</td>
<td>$5.5</td>
<td>$8.00</td>
<td>$97.3K</td>
<td>2.3K</td>
<td align="right">177</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>RIOT</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$3.25</td>
<td>$3.2</td>
<td>$3.2</td>
<td>$14.00</td>
<td>$96.0K</td>
<td>149</td>
<td align="right">300</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Riot Platforms</h3>
Riot Platforms Inc is a vertically integrated Bitcoin mining company focused on building, supporting, and operating blockchain technologies. The company's segments include Bitcoin Mining; Data Center Hosting and Engineering. It generates maximum revenue from the Bitcoin Mining segment which generates revenue from the Bitcoin the company earns through its mining activities.
Following our analysis of the options activities associated with Riot Platforms, we pivot to a closer look at the company's own performance.
<h3>Riot Platforms's Current Market Status</h3>
<ul>
<li>Currently trading with a volume of 39,634,631, the RIOT's price is up by 3.66%, now at $13.46. </li>
<li>RSI readings suggest the stock is currently may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Anticipated earnings release is in 27 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What The Experts Say On Riot Platforms</h3>
A total of 1 professional analysts have given their take on this stock in the last 30 days, setting an average price target of $16.0.
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&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Needham continues to hold a Buy rating for Riot Platforms, targeting a price of $16. 
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Riot Platforms's Options: A Look at What the Big Money is Thinking

Deep-pocketed investors have adopted a bearish approach towards Chevron (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CVX#NYSE">CVX</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 CVX usually suggests something big is about to happen.
We gleaned this information from our observations today when Benzinga's options scanner highlighted 11 extraordinary options activities for Chevron. This level of activity is out of the ordinary.
The general mood among these heavyweight investors is divided, with 27% leaning bullish and 54% bearish. Among these notable options, 4 are puts, totaling $169,056, and 7 are calls, amounting to $337,288.
<h3>Predicted Price Range</h3>
Based on the trading activity, it appears that the significant investors are aiming for a price territory stretching from $140.0 to $195.0 for Chevron over the recent three months. 
<h3>Insights into Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
In today's trading context, the average open interest for options of Chevron stands at 2140.6, with a total volume reaching 2,431.00. The accompanying chart delineates the progression of both call and put option volume and open interest for high-value trades in Chevron, situated within the strike price corridor from $140.0 to $195.0, throughout the last 30 days.
<h3>Chevron 30-Day Option Volume &amp; Interest Snapshot</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1737750839_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Noteworthy Options Activity:</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>CVX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$7.35</td>
<td>$7.15</td>
<td>$7.2</td>
<td>$170.00</td>
<td>$70.5K</td>
<td>1.5K</td>
<td align="right">105</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CVX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$7.85</td>
<td>$7.7</td>
<td>$7.75</td>
<td>$150.00</td>
<td>$68.9K</td>
<td>4.1K</td>
<td align="right">163</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CVX</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$0.73</td>
<td>$0.7</td>
<td>$0.7</td>
<td>$140.00</td>
<td>$64.8K</td>
<td>4.1K</td>
<td align="right">916</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CVX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$6.75</td>
<td>$5.95</td>
<td>$5.95</td>
<td>$195.00</td>
<td>$49.3K</td>
<td>748</td>
<td align="right">85</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CVX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>02/14/25</td>
<td>$2.58</td>
<td>$2.45</td>
<td>$2.51</td>
<td>$157.50</td>
<td>$47.8K</td>
<td>2.3K</td>
<td align="right">189</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Chevron</h3>
Chevron is an integrated energy company with exploration, production, and refining operations worldwide. It is the second-largest oil company in the United States with production of 3.1 million of barrels of oil equivalent a day, including 7.7 million cubic feet a day of natural gas and 1.8 million of barrels of liquids a day. Production activities take place in North America, South America, Europe, Africa, Asia, and Australia. Its refineries are in the US and Asia for total refining capacity of 1.8 million barrels of oil a day. Proven reserves at year-end 2023 stood at 11.1 billion barrels of oil equivalent, including 6.0 billion barrels of liquids and 30.4 trillion cubic feet of natural gas.
Following our analysis of the options activities associated with Chevron, we pivot to a closer look at the company's own performance.
<h3>Chevron's Current Market Status</h3>
<ul>
<li>Currently trading with a volume of 4,577,672, the CVX's price is up by 0.1%, now at $156.17. </li>
<li>RSI readings suggest the stock is currently may be overbought.</li>
<li>Anticipated earnings release is in 7 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What Analysts Are Saying About Chevron</h3>
In the last month, 2 experts released ratings on this stock with an average target price of $172.0.
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&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Raymond James continues to hold a Outperform rating for Chevron, targeting a price of $180. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Truist Securities has decided to maintain their Hold rating on Chevron, which currently sits at a price target of $164. 
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Chevron Unusual Options Activity For January 24

<a href="https://www.barrons.com/articles/endeavor-tko-group-silver-lake-takeover-40767787">https://www.barrons.com/articles/endeavor-tko-group-silver-lake-takeover-40767787</a>
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A group of big investors may ask the courts to grant it more than the current takeover price for <a href="https://www.barrons.com/market-data/stocks/edr?mod=article_chiclet">Endeavor Group</a> Holdings, given a sharp rally in its most valuable asset, a majority stake in the company that owns Ultimate Fight Championship and World Wrestling Entertainment.
It is also possible that Silver Lake, the tech investment firm that reached <a href="https://investor.endeavorco.com/news/news-details/2024/Silver-Lake-to-Take-Endeavor-Private/default.aspx">a deal to take Endeavor private</a> in April, could boost its offer for Endeavor, which is led by CEO and Hollywood agent Ari Emanuel. The deal is expected to close in the current quarter.
In a statement to Barron's, however, Silver Lake said: "We believe the transaction price is fair and will not increase it."
Silver Lake, which holds a controlling stake in Endeavor, agreed to buy the company for $27.50 a share, or $13 billion, in a deal in which Emanuel and other members of Endeavor management would retain stakes in the company. Public investors would be cashed out at $27.50 a share.

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When we talk about <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/24/12/42350109/are-you-earning-enough-to-be-considered-rich-heres-what-the-top-5-are-raking-in-annually">wealthy retirees</a>, the image might vary depending on your goals. For some, it's about living stress-free in a sunny, affordable paradise. For others, it's being able to splurge on their grandkids, hobbies or bucket-list adventures. Building real wealth in retirement comes down to two things: net worth and reliable income streams.
Net Worth Benchmarks
To land in the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/24/10/41127976/are-you-a-rich-retiree-heres-the-net-worth-and-income-you-need-to-be-in-the-top-10">top 10% of retirees</a>, you need an average net worth of $1.9 million, according to Federal Reserve data. However, many financial experts agree that a solid net worth goal starts at $1 million – excluding your primary home&#8217;s value.
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Why exclude the house? Unless you plan to sell it and live in an RV, it's more of an asset on paper than something that funds your day-to-day life. Your net worth, instead, should include things like:
• Retirement accounts (401(k)s, IRAs, etc.)
• Investments (stocks, bonds, mutual funds)
• Real estate (beyond your primary residence)
• Other valuables minus any debts or liabilities.
The key is steady saving, smart investing and avoiding dragging debt into your golden years.
Reliable Income Streams
Wealthy retirees know one secret: it's not just what you've saved; it's what keeps flowing in. Here's what typical income streams might look like:
• <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/25/01/42920272/despite-a-modest-50-monthly-increase-in-2025-americans-worry-social-security-may-not-survive-past-2034">Social Security</a>: It's not a fortune but helps cover the basics.
• Investments: Dividends and interest from stocks, bonds or mutual funds can provide a steady income.
• Rental Properties: Real estate can offer consistent cash flow, assuming you've planned well.
• Pensions: If you're one of the lucky few with a pension, it's a major bonus.
The goal here? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/24/12/42468262/from-470-to-3-300-in-dividend-income-in-5-years-investor-shares-stock-portfolio-and-tips-says-its-a">Passive income</a> covers your living expenses, so you don't need to dip into your savings for everyday costs.
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Factors That Shape "Wealthy"
Retirement is deeply personal, but a few big factors can determine whether you feel wealthy or stretched:
• Where You Live: A $1 million retirement fund stretches much further in the Midwest than in coastal hot spots.
• Health care Costs: Medical expenses can add up fast. Experts estimate a 65-year-old couple retiring today will spend about $315,000 on health care.
• Lifestyle Choices: Want to travel frequently or pick up a new hobby? Those extras will affect how much you need.
Levels of Retirement Freedom
There's no universal definition of wealth, but here's a simple breakdown to help you frame your goals:
• Lean Retirement (FIRE): $800,000 to $1.6 million lets you live simply but comfortably.
• Standard Retirement: $1.5 million to $3 million gives you flexibility without too much worry.
• Luxurious Retirement: $5 million+ when you've reached the "do whatever you want" level.
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Managing Your Big Expenses
In retirement, a few expenses will take up most of your budget:
• Housing: It's often the biggest cost. Downsizing or paying off your mortgage can make a huge difference.
• Health care: Plan for rising costs here, whether it's routine care or unexpected emergencies.
• Food and Transportation: These add up, but they're easier to manage if you've handled the big-ticket items.
At its core, a wealthy retirement isn't about dollar signs but freedom. To join the top 10%, aim for a net worth of $1.9 million or more, supported by income streams that give you stability. Pay down debt, keep health care in mind and plan based on your lifestyle and where you live.
With <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/are-you-rich">thoughtful saving and planning</a>, you can create a retirement where you're not just surviving but truly thriving. Because that's what being "wealthy" in retirement means.
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Can You Guess What It Takes To Be Wealthy In Retirement? Hint: It's Probably Less Than Your Goal

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The majority of the system processes have been corrected, resulting in increasing shipping rates which is reducing the backlog to normalized levels. We are addressing errors that occurred with our customers and continue to improve our processes. Our manufacturing and distribution operations are functioning at historical levels.

Mohawk Implemented A New Order Management System In Its Flooring North America Segment And Incurred More Conversion Issues Than Anticipated; Majority Of The System Processes Have Been Corrected, Resulting In Increasing Shipping Rates Which Is Reducing The Backlog To Normalized Levels

Honeywell Intl (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HON#NASDAQ">HON</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 20 years by 1.3% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 9.8%. Currently, Honeywell Intl has a market capitalization of $144.76 billion. 
Buying $100 In HON: If an investor had bought $100 of HON stock 20 years ago, it would be worth $649.96 today based on a price of $222.63 for HON at the time of writing.
<h3>Honeywell Intl's Performance Over Last 20 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1737750279_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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Hilton Worldwide (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HLT#NYSE">HLT</a>): The hotel company saw strong interest from readers during the week, which comes ahead of the company's fourth-quarter earnings report set for Feb. 6. Analysts <a href="https://bzresearch.myclickfunnels.com/benzinga-pro-content-webinar-registration/?utm_source=BZprocontent012425&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1">expect the company</a> to report earnings per share of $1.67, down from $1.68 in last year's fourth quarter. The company has beaten earnings per share estimates in four straight quarters and nine of the last 10 quarters overall. Analysts expect the company to report fourth-quarter revenue of $2.76 billion, up from $2.61 billion in last year's fourth quarter. 
The company has beaten analyst revenue estimates in seven of the last 10 quarters. In <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/10/41484529/hilton-worldwide-q3-earnings-beats-estimates-on-higher-occupancy-stock-dips-on-lackluster-outlook">the third quarter</a>, the company reported higher adjusted EBITDA, higher number of rooms under ownership and other key metrics. Investors will be closely watching if the quarterly results show additional growth. Barclays recently maintained a Buy rating on the stock and raised the price target from $268 to $270. Argus Research also maintained a Buy rating on the stock and raised the price target from $270 to $290.
Hilton shares were up slightly over the last five days and are up over 30% over the last year.
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Energy Transfer LP (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ET#NYSE">ET</a>): Energy stocks have been highly volatile since the 2024 presidential election. Energy Transfer was one of many stocks in the sector seeing increased interest from readers over the past week. The increased interest likely comes with President Donald Trump declaring a national energy emergency and vowing to drill more. Several analysts <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/ET/analyst-ratings">raised their price targets </a>on Energy Transfer in December and January. More analyst action could come soon as the weight of Trump's latest energy commentary is predicted.
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Lam Research Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LRCX#NASDAQ">LRCX</a>): The semiconductor stock saw increased interest from readers during the week, ahead of second-quarter financial results set for Jan. 29. Analysts expect the company to report earnings per share of 88 cents, up from 75 cents in last year's second quarter. The company has beaten analyst estimates for earnings per share in nine of the last 10 quarters. Analysts expect the company to report quarterly revenue of $4.31 billion, up from $3.76 billion in last year's second quarter. The company has beaten analyst revenue forecasts in more than 10 straight quarters. The stock has been received a mix <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/LRCX/analyst-ratings">of analyst ratings </a>with upgrades, downgrades and new price target. Lam Research was also recommended by CNBC host Jim Cramer, who<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/long-ideas/25/01/43191894/jim-cramer-wont-get-in-the-way-of-this-meme-stock-calls-lam-research-so-cheap"> called the stock</a> "so cheap."
Lam Research stock was down on the trading week and shares are down 5% over the last year.
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Fiserv (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FI#NYSE">FI</a>): The payments and financial services company saw increased interest from investors during the week, which comes ahead of fourth-quarter financial results on Feb. 5 and after the company announced a new CEO. Fiserv announced Michael P. Lyons will become the new CEO on Jan. 27. Lyons replaces Frank Bisignano, who was selected by President Donald Trump to be the Social Security Administration Commissioner. Lyons brings over 30 years of industry experience to Fiserv including his most recent role of president for PNC Financial Services Group. Lyons also spent time in leadership roles at Bank of America. 
The new CEO takes the role shortly before fourth-quarter results will be presented. Analysts expect the company to report earnings per share of $2.48, up from $2.19 in last year's fourth quarter. The company has beaten analyst estimates for earnings per share in five of the last six quarters. Analysts expect the company to report revenue of $4.96 billion, up from $4.92 billion in last year's fourth quarter. The company has beaten analyst revenue estimates in five of the last six quarters. Fiserv has received several <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/FI/analyst-ratings">positive analyst ratings</a> in recent weeks with Wells Fargo and Citigroup raising price targets and Seaport Global upgrading shares from Neutral to Buy.
Fiserv stock is up over the last week and shares are up over 49% in the last year.
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Digital Realty Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DLR#NYSE">DLR</a>): The data center company saw increased interest over the week, which could be related to the announcement of The Stargate Project, which includes SoftBank, OpenAI and Oracle. The plan calls for AI infrastructure to be built to help America's presence in the growing sector. Digital Realty has received several<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/DLR/analyst-ratings"> increased price targets</a> from analysts in the month of January with optimism for the data center space. Goldman Sachs analyst Kash Rangan said The Stargate Project could provide a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/25/01/43163656/stargate-project-microsoft-gains-oracle-waits-data-centers-face-long-term-questions">short-term boost</a> for Digital Realty, but has questions on the long-term impact.
"We see the announcement as a tactical positive, as we believe it reflects tighter supply/demand market dynamics than the market expects over the next two years," Rangan said.
The analyst said the project and other future projects could signal a shift away from outsourced data centers.
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