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PAVmed Inc is a multi-product, commercial-stage medical technology company organized to advance a broad pipeline of medical technologies from concept to commercialization. The Company operates in a single segment as a medical technology company, with the following lines of business: Diagnostics, Medical Devices, and Digital Health. Its products are EsoGuard, esocheck, and the Veris Cancer Care Platform.

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Shares of  Doma Holdings Inc. (NYSE: DOMA) rose sharply in today’s pre-market trading after the company entered a merger transaction with TRG to go private at $6.29 per share in cash.

Doma Holdings shares jumped 34.1% to $6.09 in pre-market trading

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Shares of  LuxUrban Hotels Inc.  (NASDAQ: LUXH) fell sharply during Wednesday’s session after the company issued preliminary fourth-quarter revenue outlook below estimates.

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Shares of  Richardson Electronics, Ltd.  (NASDAQ: RELL) fell sharply in today’s pre-market trading after the company posted weaker-than-expected results for its second quarter.

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Needham analyst Scott Berg reiterates Smartsheet (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMAR#NYSE">SMAR</a>) from Hold to Hold.

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B of A Securities analyst Bryan Spillane upgrades Molson Coors Beverage (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TAP#NYSE">TAP</a>) from Neutral to Buy and raises the price target from $57 to $70.

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B of A Securities Upgrades Molson Coors Beverage to Buy, Raises Price Target to $70

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Prospects for the Nordstrom family <a href="https://wwd.com/business-news/retail/nordstrom-family-store-going-private-case-1236403173/">taking their business private</a> next year look good.
<a href="https://wwd.com/business-news/retail/nordstrom-q3-results-beat-expectations-2024-sales-guidance-lifted-1236738210/">Nordstrom</a> Inc.'s financial results are improving. Executives have done a good job managing expectations. The Fed has cut rates twice this year, and the regulatory environment has loosened up.
Brothers Erik and Pete&nbsp;<a href="https://wwd.com/tag/nordstrom/">Nordstrom</a>, along with other members of the&nbsp;<a href="https://wwd.com/fashion-news/fashion-scoops/nordstrom-nyc-courreges-pop-up-exclusive-capsule-collection-1236702579/">Nordstrom</a>&nbsp;family and Mexican retailer Liverpool, have offered to acquire all of the outstanding shares of the company the group does not already own for $23 a share in cash, a total of $3.8 billion. The company is currently trading at around $23.19 a share. The Nordstrom family owns about one third of the stock. The family and any partners would have to own more than 50 percent of the voting shares to go private.
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The Nordstroms first tried to take their company private in 2017, offering <a href="https://wwd.com/feature/nordstrom-talks-break-down-next-move-unclear-1202634052/">$50 a share</a>, or $8.4 billion, with the backing of Leonard Green &amp; Partners.&nbsp;That offer was considered too low and rejected by a special committee of the board.
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Yet with the current lower offer, "I think the odds are decent and clearly better than last time," said Steve Dennis, author and president of SageBerry Consulting. "The business performance is more stable, interest rates are lowering, and there is lots of dry powder in the capital markets."
"We're expecting to see M&amp;A activity pick up next year," added Stephen Sadove, senior adviser for Mastercard and former chairman and chief executive officer of Saks Inc., commenting on the general deal-making environment. "There's money out there that should be put to use."
As Nordstrom executives work to take the company private — a process seen taking many months — they've been successful executing on strategic priorities, including an aggressive expansion of the Rack off-price chain, digital growth and comp gains at the Nordstrom business. But as one retail source said, "Nordstrom needs to do more work outside of the public markets to address the underlying performance of their core business."
While the Nordstroms underscored the strength of the business with third-quarter results and raised the sales guidance for 2024 overall, CEO Erik&nbsp;<a href="https://wwd.com/business-news/human-resources/nordstrom-head-dei-colleen-mitchell-1236683999/">Nordstrom</a>&nbsp;cited a slowdown in the first couple of weeks of the fourth quarter, while Cathy Smith, chief financial officer, said the external environment is "uncertain" and that the company is "prudently cautious" on its outlook for the current quarter. Others, including executives at Gap Inc. and Lululemon Athletica Inc., sounded more bullish notes on the holiday season.
Nordstrom did report a third-quarter drop in net earnings, but there were increases in operating profits and sales revenues that surpassed Wall Street expectations. But investors remain concerned about expenses and by the commentary on sluggish early fourth-quarter selling.
Wall Street takes a dim view of&nbsp;<a href="https://wwd.com/business-news/retail/nordstrom-brothers-proposal-to-take-nordstrom-private-under-review-1236321193/">Nordstrom</a>&nbsp;and most department stores. Through a go-private transaction,&nbsp;<a href="https://wwd.com/fashion-news/fashion-scoops/nordstrom-nyc-courreges-pop-up-exclusive-capsule-collection-1236702579/">Nordstrom</a>&nbsp;could reach a higher valuation, and preempt an unwanted bid for the company. Given its low stock price and the recent string of investor interest in department stores, including Kohl's and Macy's,&nbsp;<a href="https://wwd.com/business-news/financial/nordstrom-jwn-q1-2024-earnings-sales-increase-1236408611/">Nordstrom</a>&nbsp;could be vulnerable to takeover offers.
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On Thursday, Nordstrom declined to comment on the plan to take the company private, and referred WWD to its September disclosure by a special committee of the board, which indicated: "There can be no assurance that the company will pursue this transaction or other strategic outcome, or that a proposed transaction will be approved or consummated. The company does not intend to disclose further developments regarding this matter unless and until further disclosure is determined to be appropriate or necessary."
Two big questions surround the plan to go private: Is there a deadline for putting together a deal, and how would Nordstrom's strategies change once turning private?
"To accelerate growth and improve differentiation in a challenging market, Nordstrom needs to take bolder action to future proof it's business model much of which will take a lot of capital and not show payback for multiple years," Dennis said. "So getting out of the public eye could give them air cover, and allow them to not worry so much about quarterly earnings focus."
Going private takes the Nordstroms out from under the constant glare of Wall Street, and enables them to eliminate the time and costs of producing quarterly reports, staging conference calls and meetings with investors. Management would also deal with less public scrutiny, far fewer stakeholders and regulatory requirements, and can be more decisive with a smaller constituency to report to. They'll have more time to focus on long-term strategy and spend time with their families. Private companies can be less transparent so competitors know less about what they're up against.
But if Nordstrom had to borrow money and leverage up to do the deal, "it could put them in long-term financial jeopardy," Dennis said.
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"Weighing Nordstrom's Chances Of Going Private; Since Disclosing Its Intentions On Taking Nordstrom Inc. Private, The Nordstrom Family Has Been Tight-lipped On What Progress Has Been Made" - WWD

On Friday, Booz Allen Hamilton Holding Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BAH#NYSE">BAH</a>)&nbsp;and Palantir Technologies Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NASDAQ">PLTR</a>) collaborated to accelerate <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/24/12/b42360655/booz-allen-and-palantir-partner-to-advance-and-accelerate-u-s-national-defense" rel="noreferrer noopener">defense mission innovation</a>.
The partnership focuses on driving transformational information infrastructure modernization&nbsp;and accelerating integrated warfighting operations with coalition partners.
The partnership builds on multiple previous strategic collaborations between the companies to support signature programs for the U.S. government.
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It has additional potential for co-creation, IP development, and teaming across various critical missions.
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Meanwhile, Donald Trump&#8217;s proposed Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), which Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy would lead, <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/regulations/24/11/42013424/trumps-musk-ramaswamy-doge-plan-what-it-means-for-defense-and-it-stocks" rel="noreferrer noopener">raises concerns about</a> the future of U.S. defense contractors and government IT firms.
Trump&#8217;s DOGE could significantly impact the defense budget as part of his broader plan to restructure federal agencies and reduce wasteful spending.
Trump has long emphasized his support for a stronger U.S. military. Yet, his broader push for government efficiency could mean tough decisions for defense spending, which currently accounts for 13% of the federal budget or about $877 billion in 2023.
The risk for defense contractors is heightened, as Trump&#8217;s focus on reducing government waste may pressure the defense sector, especially since defense spending is currently at an all-time high.
According to Goldman Sachs analyst Noah Poponak, it was nearing the peak of this spending cycle, making it difficult for defense companies to see further growth. Booz Allen Hamilton Holding stock gained 12% year-to-date.
Wedbush&#8217;s Dan Ives sees Palantir as a key leader in <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/12/42307179/salesforce-palantir-and-oracle-spearhead-an-ai-revolution-says-wedbushs-dan-ives-a-renaissance-of-growth" rel="noreferrer noopener">the AI transformation</a> of the enterprise software industry. He notes the company&#8217;s strong position following its surge in stock price after receiving FedRAMP High Authorization.
He views the AI revolution as a broad trend affecting multiple sectors, including software, cybersecurity, and storage. Looking ahead to 2025, Ives expects Palantir to lead this transformation. Palantir Technologies stock surged over 333% year-to-date.
Price Actions: At the last check on Friday, BAH stock was up 1.84% at $145.33. PLTR is up 5.96%.
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SkyWater Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SKYT#NASDAQ">SKYT</a>) shares are up on Friday following an announcement about securing up to $16 million in funding administered <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/24/12/b42360789/skywater-announces-proposed-chips-funding-to-enhance-domestic-semiconductor-production-and-capabil" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">by the U.S. Department of Commerce.</a>
The proposed federal funding is part of the CHIPS Act, which President Joe Biden signed in 2022. It will support SkyWater&#8217;s efforts to enhance its production capabilities at its Minnesota facility. Key markets include aerospace, defense, biomedical, industrial, thermal imaging, and quantum computing.
SkyWater will use the funding to accelerate facility modernization, increase production capacity, and develop new technology.
The company expects to boost its semiconductor technology development by 30%, creating around 70 new jobs in Bloomington, Minnesota.
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This funding is also expected to help SkyWater meet the rising demand for domestically produced microelectronics and ensure a reliable supply of trusted silicon for critical Department of Defense (DOD) and commercial programs, according to a press release.
In addition to the CHIPS funding, SkyWater will receive $19 million from the State of Minnesota&#8217;s Forward Fund.
The combined state and federal incentives, along with $320 million in planned customer-funded capital expenditures through 2026. It will also bring SkyWater&#8217;s total expected investment to over $350 million this decade. The company said it is also eligible for the Advanced Manufacturing Investment Tax Credit, which could cover up to 25% of qualified capital expenditures.
SkyWater CEO Thomas Sonderman emphasized the company&#8217;s role in expanding U.S. onshore semiconductor capacity and strengthening the U.S. supply chain.
The funding aligns with the Biden-Harris Administration&#8217;s goal to bolster domestic chip production, ensuring long-term economic and national security.
&#8220;Today&#8217;s proposed investments across Texas and Minnesota would help bolster domestic chip production and help secure our supply chain for decades to come,&#8221; said&nbsp;U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo.&nbsp;
The investment is seen as a critical step in meeting the growing demand for technology essential to the nation&#8217;s defense and commercial sectors.
Price Action: SKYT shares are trading higher by 14.3% to $9.430&nbsp;at last check Friday.
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SkyWater Technology Shares Rise As Semiconductor Maker Secures $16 Million In Federal Funds

Financial giants have made a conspicuous bullish move on Micron Technology. Our analysis of options history for Micron Technology (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MU#NASDAQ">MU</a>) revealed 39 unusual trades.
Delving into the details, we found 48% of traders were bullish, while 46% showed bearish tendencies. Out of all the trades we spotted, 16 were puts, with a value of $738,388, and 23 were calls, valued at $1,064,308.
<h3>What's The Price Target?</h3>
After evaluating the trading volumes and Open Interest, it's evident that the major market movers are focusing on a price band between $50.0 and $170.0 for Micron Technology, spanning the last three months.
<h3>Insights into 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 Micron Technology's options at specified strike prices. The forthcoming data visualizes the fluctuation in volume and open interest for both calls and puts, linked to Micron Technology's substantial trades, within a strike price spectrum from $50.0 to $170.0 over the preceding 30 days.
<h3>Micron Technology Option Volume And Open Interest Over Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1733505368_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Noteworthy Options Activity:</h3>

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<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>
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<tbody>
<tr>
<td>MU</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$44.6</td>
<td>$44.3</td>
<td>$44.3</td>
<td>$60.00</td>
<td>$177.2K</td>
<td>116</td>
<td align="right">40</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MU</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/13/24</td>
<td>$11.0</td>
<td>$10.4</td>
<td>$10.85</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
<td>$108.5K</td>
<td>605</td>
<td align="right">26</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MU</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/13/24</td>
<td>$5.3</td>
<td>$5.0</td>
<td>$5.1</td>
<td>$106.00</td>
<td>$98.9K</td>
<td>793</td>
<td align="right">200</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MU</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$11.65</td>
<td>$11.5</td>
<td>$11.5</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
<td>$80.5K</td>
<td>4.4K</td>
<td align="right">73</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MU</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>12/06/24</td>
<td>$1.86</td>
<td>$1.83</td>
<td>$1.84</td>
<td>$102.00</td>
<td>$76.2K</td>
<td>2.1K</td>
<td align="right">695</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Micron Technology</h3>
Micron is one of the largest semiconductor companies in the world, specializing in memory and storage chips. Its primary revenue stream comes from dynamic random access memory, or DRAM, and it also has minority exposure to not-and or NAND, flash chips. Micron serves a global customer base, selling chips into data centers, mobile phones, consumer electronics, and industrial and automotive applications. The firm is vertically integrated.
<h3>Present Market Standing of Micron Technology</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a trading volume of 5,721,375, the price of MU is up by 0.56%, reaching $101.43.</li>
<li>Current RSI values indicate that the stock is may be approaching oversold.</li>
<li>Next earnings report is scheduled for 12 days from now.</li>
</ul>
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Micron Technology's Options: A Look at What the Big Money is Thinking

Whales with a lot of money to spend have taken a noticeably bullish stance on Lululemon Athletica.
Looking at options history for Lululemon Athletica (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LULU#NASDAQ">LULU</a>) we detected 59 trades.
If we consider the specifics of each trade, it is accurate to state that 42% of the investors opened trades with bullish expectations and 33% with bearish.
From the overall spotted trades, 7 are puts, for a total amount of $217,905 and 52, calls, for a total amount of $2,957,779.
<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 $130.0 to $480.0 for Lululemon Athletica during the past quarter. 
<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 Lululemon Athletica's options at specified strike prices. The forthcoming data visualizes the fluctuation in volume and open interest for both calls and puts, linked to Lululemon Athletica's substantial trades, within a strike price spectrum from $130.0 to $480.0 over the preceding 30 days.
<h3>Lululemon Athletica Option Activity Analysis: Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1733505363_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>LULU</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$19.5</td>
<td>$18.6</td>
<td>$19.4</td>
<td>$410.00</td>
<td>$193.9K</td>
<td>759</td>
<td>299</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>LULU</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/06/24</td>
<td>$78.05</td>
<td>$73.05</td>
<td>$76.47</td>
<td>$330.00</td>
<td>$122.2K</td>
<td>353</td>
<td>92</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>LULU</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/06/24</td>
<td>$7.85</td>
<td>$6.7</td>
<td>$6.75</td>
<td>$400.00</td>
<td>$114.2K</td>
<td>2.8K</td>
<td>5.5K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>LULU</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$131.7</td>
<td>$130.5</td>
<td>$131.7</td>
<td>$310.00</td>
<td>$92.1K</td>
<td>163</td>
<td>10</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>LULU</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/19/25</td>
<td>$115.65</td>
<td>$111.3</td>
<td>$112.93</td>
<td>$330.00</td>
<td>$79.0K</td>
<td>46</td>
<td>8</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Lululemon Athletica</h3>
Lululemon Athletica designs, distributes, and markets athletic apparel, footwear, and accessories for women, men, and girls. Lululemon offers pants, shorts, tops, and jackets for both leisure and athletic activities such as yoga and running. The company also sells fitness accessories, such as bags, yoga mats, and equipment. Lululemon sells its products through more than 700 company-owned stores in about 20 countries, e-commerce, outlets, and wholesale accounts. The company was founded in 1998 and is based in Vancouver, Canada.
Following our analysis of the options activities associated with Lululemon Athletica, we pivot to a closer look at the company's own performance.
<h3>Lululemon Athletica's Current Market Status</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a volume of 7,192,514, the price of LULU is up 18.28% at $407.84. </li>
<li>RSI indicators hint that the underlying stock may be overbought.</li>
<li>Next earnings are expected to be released in 104 days.</li>
</ul>
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A Closer Look at Lululemon Athletica's Options Market Dynamics

Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bullish stance on Intuitive Machines (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LUNR#NASDAQ">LUNR</a>).
And retail traders should know.
We noticed this today when the positions 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 LUNR, it often means somebody knows something is about to happen.
Today, Benzinga's options scanner spotted 12 options trades for Intuitive Machines.
This isn't normal.
The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 66% bullish and 25%, bearish.
Out of all of the options we uncovered, there was 1 put, for a total amount of $69,437, and 11, calls, for a total amount of $840,437.
<h3>Projected Price Targets</h3>
Based on the trading activity, it appears that the significant investors are aiming for a price territory stretching from $10.0 to $17.5 for Intuitive Machines 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 Intuitive Machines'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 Intuitive Machines's whale activity within a strike price range from $10.0 to $17.5 in the last 30 days. 
<h3>Intuitive Machines 30-Day Option Volume &amp; Interest Snapshot</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1733505357_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Biggest Options Spotted:</h3>

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<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>
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<td>LUNR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$0.85</td>
<td>$0.8</td>
<td>$0.85</td>
<td>$17.50</td>
<td>$198.9K</td>
<td>2.8K</td>
<td>2.7K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>LUNR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$2.9</td>
<td>$2.75</td>
<td>$2.85</td>
<td>$10.00</td>
<td>$123.1K</td>
<td>7.1K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>LUNR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$0.95</td>
<td>$0.9</td>
<td>$0.95</td>
<td>$17.50</td>
<td>$118.4K</td>
<td>2.8K</td>
<td>3.8K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>LUNR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$2.85</td>
<td>$2.8</td>
<td>$2.8</td>
<td>$10.00</td>
<td>$72.2K</td>
<td>7.1K</td>
<td>1.3K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>LUNR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$2.9</td>
<td>$2.75</td>
<td>$2.9</td>
<td>$10.00</td>
<td>$69.6K</td>
<td>7.1K</td>
<td>333</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Intuitive Machines</h3>
Intuitive Machines Inc is a space exploration, infrastructure, and services company. It is a diversified space company focused on space exploration. It supplies space products and services to support sustained robotic and human exploration to the Moon, Mars, and beyond. Its products and services are offered through its four business units: Lunar Access Services, Orbital Services, Lunar Data Services, and Space Products and Infrastructure.
Following our analysis of the options activities associated with Intuitive Machines, we pivot to a closer look at the company's own performance.
<h3>Current Position of Intuitive Machines</h3>
<ul>
<li>Currently trading with a volume of 8,549,794, the LUNR's price is up by 3.04%, now at $12.37. </li>
<li>RSI readings suggest the stock is currently may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Anticipated earnings release is in 104 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What Analysts Are Saying About Intuitive Machines</h3>
Over the past month, 4 industry analysts have shared their insights on this stock, proposing an average target price of $15.25.
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&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Canaccord Genuity keeps a Buy rating on Intuitive Machines with a target price of $17. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Cantor Fitzgerald continues to hold a Overweight rating for Intuitive Machines, targeting a price of $15. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Benchmark continues to hold a Buy rating for Intuitive Machines, targeting a price of $16. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Canaccord Genuity persists with their Buy rating on Intuitive Machines, maintaining a target price of $12. 
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U.S. stocks were mixed, with the Nasdaq Composite gaining more than 100 points on Friday.
Shares of Ulta Beauty, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ULTA#NASDAQ">ULTA</a>) rose sharply during Friday&#8217;s session after the company reported better-than-expected third-quarter financial results and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42368761/whats-going-on-with-ulta-beauty-stock-friday">raised its FY24 outlook</a>.
Ulta Beauty reported quarterly earnings of $5.14 per share, which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $4.54. Quarterly revenue came in at $2.53 billion, which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $2.5 billion and is an increase over sales of $2.49 billion from the same period last year.
Also, Telsey Advisory Group maintained an Outperform rating on the stock and raised its price target from $450 to $500.
Ulta Beauty shares jumped 10.4% to $433.76 on Friday.
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<li>Rubrik, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RBRK#NYSE">RBRK</a>) gained 33.3% to $71.54 after the company reported better-than-expected third-quarter financial results and issued fourth-quarter revenue guidance above estimates. Also, Keybanc maintained an Overweight rating on the stock and raised its price target from $57 to $75.</li>
<li>Nano-X Imaging Ltd. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NNOX#NASDAQ">NNOX</a>) surged 29.5% to $8.08. Cantor Fitzgerald analyst Ross Osborn maintained Nano X Imaging with an Overweight and raised the price target from $11 to $12.</li>
<li>D-Wave Quantum Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QBTS#NYSE">QBTS</a>) gained 28.6% to $4.8465.</li>
<li>Rigetti Computing, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RGTI#NASDAQ">RGTI</a>) surged 25.9% to $4.0050.</li>
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<li>Serve Robotics Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SERV#NASDAQ">SERV</a>) climbed 21.5% to $11.58.</li>
<li>Canaan Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CAN#NASDAQ">CAN</a>) gained 20.8% to $2.72 after Rosenblatt maintained a Buy rating on the stock and raised its price target from $3 to $4.</li>
<li>Recursion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RXRX#NASDAQ">RXRX</a>) gained 19.8% to $7.90.</li>
<li>Lululemon Athletica Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LULU#NASDAQ">LULU</a>) rose 18.2% to $407.50 following upbeat quarterly earnings.</li>
<li>Hut 8 Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HUT#NASDAQ">HUT</a>) gained 15% to $31.77 after the company provided operational updates for November 2024. The company produced 94 BTC for a total of 9,122 on its balance sheet.</li>
<li>Aurora Innovation, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AUR#NASDAQ">AUR</a>) surged 14.7% to $7.94.</li>
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<li>Veeva Systems Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VEEV#NYSE">VEEV</a>) gained 10.3% to $255.60 after the company reported a year-over-year increase in third-quarter financial results. Also, Piper Sandler and Needham raised their respective price targets on the stock.</li>
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Buying a car shouldn't feel like financial quicksand – but for Ashley from Jacksonville, Florida, that's exactly what happened when her husband's $72,000 impulse buy turned their financial picture upside down.
On a recent episode of The Ramsey Show, Ashley laid out her case to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/24/09/40972049/dave-ramsey-tells-29-year-old-1m-in-debt-and-spending-like-shes-in-congress-im-getting-ready-to-">financial guru Dave Ramsey</a>, who didn't hold back. "$72,000 for a Kia?" he exclaimed, his disbelief echoing the sentiments of anyone who's ever tried to make a budget work with a champagne-priced car in the garage.
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Ashley's husband had already paid off a reliable car. Then, he decided to upgrade to a $32,000 SUV. It was not the best financial move but not catastrophic. But then the dealership dangled the shiny bait of a Kia EV6 – a car he didn't need and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/11/42122576/dave-ramsey-guarantees-if-you-have-a-car-payment-you-will-be-broke-your-whole-life-heres-how-he-says-you-can-become-rich">couldn't afford</a>. A year later, they owe $65,000 on the EV. Ashley says he can't sell the car because the highest amount he's "getting" for the car is $40,000. That's $25,000 underwater, with a monthly car payment of $1,200 – not including insurance.
"Oh and our rent is $1,500," Ashley added. "We're not in a financial place to afford this car."
Naturally, Ramsey wanted to know where the $40,000 valuation came from. "Who said?" he asked. Ashley explained that her husband had checked with a few dealerships.
Ramsey immediately fired back. "Yeah, he's not good at this," he said, cutting her off. "You're telling me it dropped $32,000 in just one year?"
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Ramsey cut right to the point: "Your husband called the same dealer that screwed him the first time and asked what they can give him for it. And they thought, ‘Oh, we're going to get this guy again.'"
Ashley's husband isn't alone in feeling the sting of buying a new EV. Electric vehicles are depreciating faster than gas-powered cars. A study from iSeeCars.com, reported by Spectrum News 1, shows used EV prices dropped 31.8% over the past year compared to just 3.6% for traditional cars. It's a harsh reality for anyone expecting EVs to hold their value like a Tesla stock tip.
In Ashley's case, the depreciation was a gut punch: a $32,000 drop in just one year. Ramsey called this financial fallout a "stupid tax." As he explained, it's the price you pay when a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/24/11/41883704/start-with-a-beater-car-says-dave-ramsey-when-youre-debt-free-and-paying-cash-for-your-dream-ride-youll-appreciate-the-sacrifice">bad decision hits your wallet</a> harder than expected.
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Ramsey's solution? Take a personal loan to cover the gap, then buy a reliable, cheaper car. With Ashley's husband earning $90,000 a year and minimal credit card debt, there's enough wiggle room to make this work.
"We'll call that debt a ‘stupid tax,'" Ramsey said, keeping it real. "Which is what I have to pay when I do something stupid, [too]."
Ashley's story cautions against the risks of impulsive financial decisions, especially with big-ticket items like cars. The rapid depreciation of EVs adds an extra layer of complexity, making it crucial for buyers to think long-term.
The moral of the story? Before you sign on the dotted line, do the math, sleep on it and maybe – just maybe – skip the $72,000 electric Kia. Or as Ramsey might put it: "Don't let stupid cost you everything."&nbsp;
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UiPath Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PATH#NYSE">PATH</a>) analysts stay mostly on the sidelines with concerns for the short-term after the company reported third-quarter financial results Thursday.
The PATH Analysts: Oppenheimer analyst Brian Schwartz maintained a Perform rating on UiPath with no price target.
RBC Capital Markets analyst Matthew Hedberg maintained a Sector Perform rating with a $16 price target.
Truist analyst Terry Tillman maintained a Hold rating with a $14 price target.
KeyBanc Capital Markets analyst Jason Celino maintained a Sector Weight rating with no price target.
JPMorgan analyst Mark Murphy maintained an Overweight rating and raised the price target from $17 to $18.
Oppenheimer on PATH: Management commentary could suggest that stabilization is expected for the company next year, Schwartz said in a new investor note.
The analyst said margin growth returning and guidance for faster free cash flow growth are positives from the quarter. The negatives were soft guidance, modest billings growth and declining net new ARR (annual recurring revenue) trends, the analyst added.
"F3Q results and guidance are unlikely to alleviate investor concerns that AI is weakening the company's moat," Schwartz said.
RBC Capital on PATH: The quarterly results showed improved execution and a stable demand environment Hedberg said in a new investor note.
The analyst highlighted the company's commentary on stabilized net new ARR in the report.
"We continue to believe PATH is likely to remain range-bound over the medium term and as execution improvement plays out and the agent vision unfolds," Hedberg said.
Hedberg highlighted UiPath's commentary on early interest from customers with over 1,000 sign-ups for the Agent Builder product.
"While we like the agent vision and improved execution, we think it will take some time to see tangible benefits from agentic solutions, and we'd like to see more proof points of stability in results."
Truist on PATH: The company's growth remains sluggish going forward, Tillman said in a new investor note.
"The story remains a work in progress in terms of improving annualized renewal run-rate and returning net new ARR to a position of solid growth," Tillman said.
The analyst said the company showed progress in the third quarter with advancing partnerships and early adoption of its agentic automation.
"Sustained execution improvement remain key to growth reacceleration, in our opinion."
KeyBanc on PATH: Initial fiscal 2026 commentary was more mixed than expected, Celino said in a new investor note.
The analyst said the commentary that net new ARR dollars are expected to stabilize could be viewed as a downtick versus consensus estimates of a modest uptick.
"In terms of macro, UiPath noted trends remain largely consistent with no noticeable signs of improvements or deterioration," Celino said.
Celino said there could be long-term opportunities, but the near-term execution and growth challenges remain near-term concerns.
JPMorgan on PATH: The company showed a positive tone with its outlook and commentary, Murphy said in a new investor note.
The analyst said the company's Second Act is centered on the Agentic Model.
"UiPath appears to be making bold moves and speaking very confidently to its Agentic vision, conveying an ability to up-level conversations with customers and elevating its platform beyond just automation," Murphy said.
The new platform could open up the company for "new growth vectors," the analyst said.
"Overall, we view the performance in the quarter as solid, and see the business as mostly stable/stabilizing."
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Ulta Beauty, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ULTA#NASDAQ">ULTA</a>) shares are moving higher on Friday after the company reported better-than-expected 2024 third-quarter earnings on Thursday <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/42351981">after the market closed</a>.
The Details: Ulta shares traded about 10% higher after the bell on Thursday following the release of the company&#8217;s earnings report. The earnings report included adjusted earnings per share of $5.14, beating analyst estimates of $4.54. 
In addition, the company reported sales of $2.53 billion, beating analyst estimates of $2.50 billion. Comparable sales for the quarter were up 4.5% year-over-year which the company attributed to a&nbsp;0.5%&nbsp;increase in transactions and a&nbsp;0.1%&nbsp;growth in average ticket.
Ulta reported other important pieces of financial information. The company reported selling, general and administrative expenses of $682.3 million and operating income of $318.5 million. Additionally, it reported cash and cash equivalents of $177.8 million.
The company repurchased 731,458 shares during the third quarter. Furthermore, it has approximately $2.9 billion remaining in authorized share repurchases.
Ulta raised its guidance for the 2024 fiscal year. Previously the company expected net sales from $11.0 billion to $11.2 billion. Ulta now expects between $11.1 billion to $11.2 billion versus analyst estimates of $11.17 billion.
Analyst Changes: Following the earnings report, multiple analysts issued <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/ULTA/analyst-ratings">price target adjustments</a>.
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<li>Telsey Advisory Group analyst Dana Telsey maintained an Outperform rating on Ulta and raised the price target from&nbsp;$450&nbsp;to&nbsp;$500.</li>
<li>Canaccord Genuity analyst Susan Anderson maintained a Buy rating on Ulta and raised its price target from $476 to $500.</li>
<li>Piper Sandler analyst Korinne Wolfmeyer reiterated a Neutral rating on Ulta and raised its price target from $360 to $390.</li>
<li>Wells Fargo analyst Ike Boruchow maintained an Underweight rating on Ulta and raised its price target from $300 to $350.</li>
<li>Stifel analyst Mark Astrachan maintained a Hold rating on Ulta and raised its price target from $395 to $455.</li>
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