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Viking Global Investors' Latest 13F Filing Reveals Increased Stakes In JPMorgan Chase By 7.47M Shares, Bank of America By 24.72M, Charles Schwab By 14.66M, Intuit By 1.72M Shares, DoorDash By 4.95M, Alphabet By 3.66M, Netflix By 502.3K, Starbucks By 5.34M, CSX By 14.67M; Decreased Stakes In US Bancorp By 24.45M Shares, Philip Morris By 5.09M, Amazon By 2.61M, Adobe By 1.23M, Progressive By 2.17M, Sherwin-Williams By 618K, UnitedHealth Group By 438.8K

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<p>A potential rags-to-riches tale twice over, information technology specialist <strong>Super Micro Computer Inc.</strong> (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMCI#NASDAQ">SMCI</a>) represents one of the hottest trades on Wall Street right now. Ordinarily, an enterprise like Super Micro — which specializes in high-performance servers critical for artificial intelligence — would be booming in the current tech environment. Unfortunately, an ignominious accounting controversy derailed its prior bull run. Still, the company may have <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/super-micro-computer">finally righted the ship.</a></p>
<p>In August of last year, a report by short seller Hindenburg Research blasted Super Micro <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/08/40606308/super-micro-computer-short-report-shows-limited-evidence-of-accounting-wrongdoing-a">for accounting manipulation</a>, sibling self-dealing and sanctions evasion. Soon thereafter, the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/02/43646949/supermicro-sees-conservative-40-billion-revenue-target-despite-auditor-exit-stocks-50-slide">accusations attracted subpoenas</a> from the Department of Justice and the Securities and Exchange Commission. Not helping matters was that a few months later, accounting firm <strong>Ernst &amp; Young</strong> resigned as the company's auditor.</p>
<p>To be clear, an independent Special Committee <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/02/43641646/super-micro-reports-preliminary-q2-earnings-company-expects-file-delayed-reports-coming-weeks">found no evidence of fraud or misconduct</a> on the part of management or the company's board. However, Super Micro did itself no favors by <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/42999983/jim-cramer-says-smci-stock-is-a-sell-amid-accounting-irregularities-super-micro-computer-stock-has-fallen-66-in-6-monthsheres-what-technical-analysis-shows">missing the filing</a> of its Form 10-K with the SEC back in the middle of 2024. The tech specialist temporarily avoided delisting from Nasdaq in November by appointing a new auditor. However, the exchange issued a Feb. 25 <a href="https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1375365/000137536524000045/smci-20241206.htm?utm_source=chatgpt.com">deadline</a> to regain compliance.</p>
<p><span style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Fast-forward to Tuesday of this week, when management stated that it would <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/02/43646949/supermicro-sees-conservative-40-billion-revenue-target-despite-auditor-exit-stocks-50-slide" target="_blank" rel="noopener">meet the aforementioned deadline</a>. In addition, the leadership team laid out an ambitious growth target, projecting fiscal 2026 revenue to hit $40 billion despite a mountain of obstacles. This strong showing of c</span>onfidence—a sales forecast CEO Charles Liang labeled as a "conservative estimation"—helped send SMCI stock skyward.</p>
<p>Although the equity is on pace for a blistering return this week, there could still be more room to run.</p>
<p><strong>Also Read: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/market-summary/25/02/43737344/sp-500-nears-another-all-time-high-whats-driving-the-action">S&amp;P 500 Nears Another All-Time High: What&#8217;s Driving The Action?</a></strong></p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">FOMO Fuels the Remarkable Rise of SMCI Stock</h2>
<p>As mentioned in prior Options Corner columns, FOMO or the fear of missing out is a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/25/02/43711694/crypto-proxy-mstr-stock-bullish-pennant-hot-inflation">powerful emotional catalyst</a>. This equity spark plug helped boost <strong>Robinhood Markets Inc.</strong> (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HOOD#NASDAQ">HOOD</a>) and <strong>Palantir Technologies Inc.</strong> (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NASDAQ">PLTR</a>) despite these two enterprises already enjoying incredible performances. Therefore, a risk related to opportunity costs exists when prematurely exiting from a FOMO stock.</p>
<p>While skepticism reasonably abounds — after all, SMCI stock is a high-risk, high-reward idea — it's worth pointing out that some <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/content/43693235/super-micro-computers-stock-is-about-to-make-a-super-big-advance">technical analysts see further upside ahead</a>. Essentially, SMCI — thanks to the radical pivoting of the fundamental narrative — could be breaking away from the negative implications of a head-and-shoulders pattern that was forming in the price chart.</p>
<p>If this bullish pivot holds true, it's possible that SMCI stock could reach certain resistance targets at $49, $62 and $80 quickly. As well, speculators should note that the equity previously exchanged hands above $100. Therefore, additional upside from here wouldn't be entirely out of the question.</p>
<p>What's more, the statistical evidence is quite enticing. A purely stochastic or temporal view of pricing data over the past five years reveals that a position entered at the beginning of the week has about a 53.4% chance of rising by the end of it. Over a four-week period, the long odds improve to 57.63%. In many ways, short-term speculators have the wind at their backs.</p>
<p><figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="576" src="https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/14143145/SMCI-stock-probability-gambit-1024x576.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-783867" srcset="https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/14143145/SMCI-stock-probability-gambit-1024x576.jpg 1024w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/14143145/SMCI-stock-probability-gambit-300x169.jpg 300w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/14143145/SMCI-stock-probability-gambit-768x432.jpg 768w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/14143145/SMCI-stock-probability-gambit.jpg 1280w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption"><em>Image by author</em></figcaption></figure></p>
<p>However, probabilities of a security can change based on dynamic conditions or parameters. For example, SMCI stock posted a return last week of 33.38%. Whenever SMCI gains 10% or more in a one-week period, the long odds in the subsequent week stand at 55.88%. Over a four-week period, the success ratio pops to 61.8%.</p>
<p>One caveat is that one-week returns of 30% or more are rare: it's happened four times over the past five years. Admittedly, there has only been one positive return in the subsequent four-week period. However, that one performance brought home a gain of almost 62% (in late May 2023).</p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Plotting a Bullish Strategy for Super Micro</h2>
<p>While the trajectory for SMCI stock appears to favor the bullish angle, technically speaking, the equity may fall just shy of the 10% mark for this week. However, given the special circumstances surrounding the underlying company, I believe it is appropriate to model SMCI as if it did breach the double-digit percentage threshold.</p>
<p>Assuming this framework, there are two intriguing ideas to consider, both involving a multi-leg options strategy called the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/bull-spread">bull call spread</a>. A bull spread involves buying a call option and simultaneously selling a call option at a higher strike price for the same expiration date. The idea is to use the credit received from the short call to partially offset the debit paid for the long call. While this transaction necessarily caps the maximum reward possible, it also discounts the net long position.</p>
<p>A conservative trade — under the relative context of a high-risk, high-reward transaction, of course — would be to consider the 45/50 bull call spread for the options chain expiring March 14. At the time of writing, this trade requires a debit paid of $220 (which is the most that can be lost) for the chance to earn $280 or a payout of over 127%.</p>
<p>For a swing-for-the-fences approach, an ultra-aggressive trader may consider the 51/55 bull spread for the options chain expiring March 7. This transaction aims to take advantage of the expansion of the price volatility curve three weeks following a double-digit return. It's also possible that this expansion could occur earlier, thus allowing the chance for an early exit. Here, traders would pay $115 for the chance to earn $285, a payout of almost 248%.</p>
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<p><strong>Snoop Dogg</strong> has never been just a rapper. He's a cultural icon, a business mogul and, undeniably, one of the most influential figures in cannabis. This week, at the CHAMPS Trade Show in Las Vegas, he solidified his place in the smoking industry with the official launch of Dogg Woods Signature Blunt Wraps.</p>
<p>The cannabis industry expo served as the perfect stage for Snoop's latest venture, as he unveiled his all-natural, slow-burning blunt wraps to an eager crowd. To mark the occasion, he hosted a blunt-rolling competition, personally judging contenders as they showcased their skills. </p>
<p>The event reached its climax when Snoop, in full DJ Snoopadelic mode, took over the booth for his smoking lifestyle website, SWED.com, spinning a live set that had the crowd vibing.</p>
<p><strong>Read Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cannabis/24/08/40561252/inside-snoop-doggs-new-cannabis-store-chain-smoke-weed-every-day" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Inside Snoop Dogg's New Cannabis Store Chain: ‘Smoke Weed Every Day'</a></strong></p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">A New Era For Blunts?</h2>
<p>Snoop's affinity for blunts is no secret. But this time, he's making a shift, moving away from his longtime go-to wrap and introducing something he believes is superior. Crafted from broadleaf tobacco, Dogg Woods blunt wraps are designed for a smooth, slow burn that enhances both flavor and experience.</p>
<p>"Smoking is about more than just the blunt—it's about the moments, the laughter and the connections you share with your people," said Snoop Dogg. "I made these wraps so everyone can roll up something smooth and enjoy those good vibes together."</p>
<p>Whether rolled by seasoned hands or first-time users, the wraps promise an elevated experience, making it easier for smokers to craft the perfect blunt.</p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Expanding The SWED.com Empire</h2>
<p>The launch of Dogg Woods wraps is just one part of Snoop's growing footprint in the cannabis lifestyle market. His booth at CHAMPS also showcased an array of smoking accessories, including rolling papers, glass pipes, hemp-based products and curated hemp flower — all available at SWED.com, his rapidly growing e-commerce platform.</p>
<p>Since its December launch, SWED.com has gained traction as a destination for cannabis culture, blending Snoop's signature style with high-quality products. More than just a retail hub, the platform also offers exclusive Death Row Records merchandise, bringing together music and cannabis under one roof.</p>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Introducing &#8216;SWED Sessions&#8217;</h3>
<p>Further cementing his influence in the space, Snoop unveiled &#8220;SWED Sessions,&#8221; a brand-new podcast hosted by cannabis advocate <strong>Tammy Pettigrew.</strong> Designed as an insider's look at the culture, the show will feature exclusive interviews with Snoop Dogg and other high-profile guests, exploring the latest trends, business moves and personal stories shaping the industry.</p>
<p>With a strategic mix of product launches, media expansion and cultural engagement, Snoop continues to elevate his presence in the cannabis world. Dogg Woods blunt wraps, already available at SWED.com, are just the latest step in what's shaping up to be another defining chapter in his storied career.</p>
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<p><strong>Blackstone's</strong> (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BX#NYSE">BX</a>) short percent of float has fallen 13.29% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has <strong>10.92 million shares sold short</strong>, which is 1.5% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, <strong>it would take traders 3.37 days to cover their short positions on average.</strong></p>
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
<p>Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock/">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.</p>
<p>Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.</p>
<p><strong>See Also:</strong> <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/short-interest"><strong>List of the most shorted stocks</strong></a></p>
<h3>Blackstone Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<p><img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1739565022_0.png" alt="short_fig" /></p>
<p>As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Blackstone has declined since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to rise in the near-term but traders should be aware that less shares are being shorted.</p>
<h3>Comparing Blackstone's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
<p>Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.</p>
<p>According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Blackstone's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 3.26%, which means the company has <strong>less</strong> short interest than most of its peers.</p>
<p>Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be <strong>bullish</strong> for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze/"><strong>This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</strong></a></p>
<p><em>This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.</em></p>


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<p><strong>Campbell`s's</strong> (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CPB#NYSE">CPB</a>) short percent of float has fallen 5.13% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has <strong>16.38 million shares sold short</strong>, which is 8.5% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, <strong>it would take traders 5.2 days to cover their short positions on average.</strong></p>
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
<p>Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock/">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.</p>
<p>Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.</p>
<p><strong>See Also:</strong> <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/short-interest"><strong>List of the most shorted stocks</strong></a></p>
<h3>Campbell`s Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<p><img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1739565017_0.png" alt="short_fig" /></p>
<p>As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Campbell`s has declined since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to rise in the near-term but traders should be aware that less shares are being shorted.</p>
<h3>Comparing Campbell`s's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
<p>Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.</p>
<p>According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Campbell`s's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 5.66%, which means the company has <strong>more</strong> short interest than most of its peers.</p>
<p>Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be <strong>bullish</strong> for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze/"><strong>This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</strong></a></p>
<p><em>This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.</em></p>


How Is The Market Feeling About Campbell's?

<p><strong>Welltower's</strong> (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WELL#NYSE">WELL</a>) short percent of float has fallen 7.07% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has <strong>8.81 million shares sold short</strong>, which is 1.84% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, <strong>it would take traders 3.36 days to cover their short positions on average.</strong></p>
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
<p>Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock/">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.</p>
<p>Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.</p>
<p><strong>See Also:</strong> <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/short-interest"><strong>List of the most shorted stocks</strong></a></p>
<h3>Welltower Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<p><img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1739565012_0.png" alt="short_fig" /></p>
<p>As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Welltower has declined since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to rise in the near-term but traders should be aware that less shares are being shorted.</p>
<h3>Comparing Welltower's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
<p>Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.</p>
<p>According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Welltower's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 7.26%, which means the company has <strong>less</strong> short interest than most of its peers.</p>
<p>Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be <strong>bullish</strong> for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze/"><strong>This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</strong></a></p>
<p><em>This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.</em></p>


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Looking Into Welltower's Recent Short Interest

<p>Cleanspark (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CLSK#NASDAQ">CLSK</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 5 years by 8.59% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 21.21%. Currently, Cleanspark has a market capitalization of $2.97 billion. </p>
<p><strong>Buying $100 In CLSK:</strong> If an investor had bought $100 of CLSK stock 5 years ago, it would be worth <strong>$261.68</strong> today based on a price of $10.57 for CLSK at the time of writing.</p>
<h3>Cleanspark's Performance Over Last 5 Years</h3>
<p><img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1739565008_0.png" alt="comp_fig" /></p>
<p>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.</p>
<p><em>This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.</em></p>


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$100 Invested In Cleanspark 5 Years Ago Would Be Worth This Much Today

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Moderna shares are trading higher after the company reported a Q4 revenue beat.

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Coca-Cola Europacific Partners shares are trading higher after the company reported a year-over-year increase in FY24 financial results.

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Datadog shares are trading lower after Wells Fargo downgraded the stock from Overweight to Equal-Weight and multiple firms cut their respective price targets on the stock.

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Fed's Logan Says Level Of Long-rates Is A Key Factor In Assessing Financial Conditions; We Will Lower Rates Further If We Need; That's Not Where We Are Right Now; Right Now The Focus Is On Restoring 2% Inflation

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Teamsters Posts On X "Hertz Teamsters at the Dallas-Fort Worth Airport and Palm Beach International Airport have voted to ratify new collective bargaining agreements, ending their strikes"

Fed's Logan Says Some Of Increase In Longer-Term Rates Came From Expectations For Stronger Economic Growth, Expectation Fed Policy Rate Will Stay Higher For Longer; Some Of The Increase In Long Rates Due To Inflation Views

<p>Financial giants have made a conspicuous bullish move on Medtronic. Our analysis of options history for Medtronic (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MDT#NYSE">MDT</a>) revealed 20 unusual trades.</p>
<p>Delving into the details, we found 50% of traders were bullish, while 45% showed bearish tendencies. Out of all the trades we spotted, 9 were puts, with a value of $589,660, and 11 were calls, valued at $949,530.</p>
<h3>What's The Price Target?</h3>
<p>Taking into account the Volume and Open Interest on these contracts, it appears that whales have been targeting a price range from $85.0 to $95.0 for Medtronic over the last 3 months. </p>
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Trends</h3>
<p>In terms of liquidity and interest, the mean open interest for Medtronic options trades today is 942.55 with a total volume of 26,313.00.</p>
<p>In the following chart, we are able to follow the development of volume and open interest of call and put options for Medtronic's big money trades within a strike price range of $85.0 to $95.0 over the last 30 days.</p>
<h3>Medtronic Option Activity Analysis: Last 30 Days</h3>
<p><img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1739564131_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" /></p>
<h3>Largest Options Trades Observed:</h3>
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<td>MDT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$5.7</td>
<td>$5.5</td>
<td>$5.6</td>
<td>$87.00</td>
<td>$280.0K</td>
<td>24</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MDT</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$0.9</td>
<td>$0.82</td>
<td>$0.83</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
<td>$207.5K</td>
<td>1.1K</td>
<td>2.5K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MDT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$4.85</td>
<td>$4.7</td>
<td>$4.75</td>
<td>$88.00</td>
<td>$118.7K</td>
<td>556</td>
<td>522</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MDT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$1.49</td>
<td>$1.43</td>
<td>$1.5</td>
<td>$95.00</td>
<td>$112.5K</td>
<td>2.5K</td>
<td>2.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MDT</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>08/15/25</td>
<td>$2.33</td>
<td>$2.23</td>
<td>$2.23</td>
<td>$85.00</td>
<td>$111.5K</td>
<td>180</td>
<td>505</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</p>
<h3>About Medtronic</h3>
<p>One of the largest medical-device companies, Medtronic develops and manufactures therapeutic medical devices for chronic diseases. Its portfolio includes pacemakers, defibrillators, heart valves, stents, insulin pumps, spinal fixation devices, neurovascular products, advanced energy, and surgical tools. The company markets its products to healthcare institutions and physicians in the United States and overseas. Foreign sales account for roughly 50% of the company's total sales.</p>
<p>Following our analysis of the options activities associated with Medtronic, we pivot to a closer look at the company's own performance.</p>
<h3>Current Position of Medtronic</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a trading volume of 4,822,351, the price of MDT is up by 0.56%, reaching $92.72.</li>
<li>Current RSI values indicate that the stock is may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Next earnings report is scheduled for 4 days from now.</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Turn $1000 into $1270 in just 20 days?</strong></p>
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<p>Options are a riskier asset compared to just trading the stock, but they have higher profit potential. Serious options traders manage this risk by educating themselves daily, scaling in and out of trades, following more than one indicator, and following the markets closely.</p>
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Markets

Medtronic Unusual Options Activity For February 14

<p>Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bearish stance on <strong>Snap</strong> (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SNAP#NYSE">SNAP</a>).</p>
<p>And retail traders should know.</p>
<p>We noticed this today when the trades showed up on publicly available options history that we track here at Benzinga.</p>
<p>Whether these are institutions or just wealthy individuals, we don't know. But when something this big happens with SNAP, it often means somebody knows something is about to happen.</p>
<p>So how do we know what these investors just did? </p>
<p>Today, <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/?utm_source=insights">Benzinga</a>'s options scanner spotted 15 uncommon options trades for Snap.</p>
<p>This isn't normal.</p>
<p>The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 20% bullish and 66%, bearish.</p>
<p>Out of all of the special options we uncovered, 4 are puts, for a total amount of $1,885,292, and 11 are calls, for a total amount of $1,360,349.</p>
<h3>Projected Price Targets</h3>
<p>Based on the trading activity, it appears that the significant investors are aiming for a price territory stretching from $8.0 to $15.0 for Snap over the recent three months. </p>
<h3>Analyzing Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
<p>Examining the volume and open interest provides crucial insights into stock research. This information is key in gauging liquidity and interest levels for Snap's options at certain strike prices. Below, we present a snapshot of the trends in volume and open interest for calls and puts across Snap's significant trades, within a strike price range of $8.0 to $15.0, over the past month.</p>
<h3>Snap Option Activity Analysis: Last 30 Days</h3>
<p><img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1739564127_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" /></p>
<h3>Noteworthy Options Activity:</h3>
<p>
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th><strong>Symbol</strong></th>
<th><strong>PUT/CALL</strong></th>
<th><strong>Trade Type</strong></th>
<th><strong>Sentiment</strong></th>
<th><strong>Exp. Date</strong></th>
<th><strong>Ask</strong></th>
<th><strong>Bid</strong></th>
<th><strong>Price</strong></th>
<th><strong>Strike Price</strong></th>
<th><strong>Total Trade Price</strong></th>
<th><strong>Open Interest</strong></th>
<th><strong>Volume</strong></th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>SNAP</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$5.85</td>
<td>$5.75</td>
<td>$5.8</td>
<td>$15.00</td>
<td>$1.7M</td>
<td>157</td>
<td>3.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SNAP</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$2.9</td>
<td>$2.82</td>
<td>$2.81</td>
<td>$15.00</td>
<td>$843.0K</td>
<td>1.6K</td>
<td>3.2K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SNAP</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/18/26</td>
<td>$3.8</td>
<td>$3.7</td>
<td>$3.7</td>
<td>$10.00</td>
<td>$103.6K</td>
<td>3.5K</td>
<td>301</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SNAP</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/18/26</td>
<td>$3.75</td>
<td>$3.7</td>
<td>$3.7</td>
<td>$10.00</td>
<td>$92.5K</td>
<td>3.5K</td>
<td>551</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SNAP</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/18/26</td>
<td>$2.12</td>
<td>$2.09</td>
<td>$2.12</td>
<td>$10.00</td>
<td>$62.5K</td>
<td>6.9K</td>
<td>463</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</p>
<h3>About Snap</h3>
<p>Snap is a technology company best known for its marquis social media application Snapchat, a visual messaging application that has amassed hundreds of millions of users. The app was initially only used to communicate with family and friends through photographs and short videos (known as "Snaps"). Users can now enjoy augmented reality, or AR, lenses, content from famous creators and celebrities, updates about local events, and more. Although the app offers a paid subscription option with premium features, advertising sales produce most of the app's revenue. The firm also sells wearable devices called AR Spectacles, which can capture photos and videos overlayed with AR lenses, but these make up a small portion of Snap's overall sales.</p>
<p>Following our analysis of the options activities associated with Snap, we pivot to a closer look at the company's own performance.</p>
<h3>Present Market Standing of Snap</h3>
<ul>
<li>Trading volume stands at 12,771,754, with SNAP's price down by -3.47%, positioned at $10.86.</li>
<li>RSI indicators show the stock to be is currently neutral between overbought and oversold.</li>
<li>Earnings announcement expected in 69 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Professional Analyst Ratings for Snap</h3>
<p>Over the past month, 5 industry analysts have shared their insights on this stock, proposing an average target price of $13.0.</p>
<p><strong>Unusual Options Activity Detected: Smart Money on the Move</strong></p>
<p>Benzinga Edge's Unusual Options board spots potential market movers before they happen. See what positions big money is taking on your favorite stocks. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premium/ideas/benzinga-edge-checkout/?t=Be8be9arja3be22bz20&amp;utm_source=benzinga-insights"><strong>Click here for access</strong></a>.<br />
&#x2A; An analyst from Citigroup has decided to maintain their Neutral rating on Snap, which currently sits at a price target of $13.<br />
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from JP Morgan continues to hold a Underweight rating for Snap, targeting a price of $10.<br />
&#x2A; An analyst from B of A Securities has decided to maintain their Neutral rating on Snap, which currently sits at a price target of $14.<br />
&#x2A; An analyst from JMP Securities downgraded its action to Market Outperform with a price target of $16.<br />
&#x2A; Reflecting concerns, an analyst from Wells Fargo lowers its rating to Equal-Weight with a new price target of $11.</p>
<p>Options trading presents higher risks and potential rewards. Astute traders manage these risks by continually educating themselves, adapting their strategies, monitoring multiple indicators, and keeping a close eye on market movements. Stay informed about the latest Snap options trades with real-time alerts from <a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/register174">Benzinga Pro</a>.</p>


Snap's Options: A Look at What the Big Money is Thinking

<p>Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bullish stance on <strong>Chevron</strong> (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CVX#NYSE">CVX</a>).</p>
<p>And retail traders should know.</p>
<p>We noticed this today when the trades showed up on publicly available options history that we track here at Benzinga.</p>
<p>Whether these are institutions or just wealthy individuals, we don't know. But when something this big happens with CVX, it often means somebody knows something is about to happen.</p>
<p>So how do we know what these investors just did? </p>
<p>Today, <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/?utm_source=insights">Benzinga</a>'s options scanner spotted 17 uncommon options trades for Chevron.</p>
<p>This isn't normal.</p>
<p>The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 52% bullish and 35%, bearish.</p>
<p>Out of all of the special options we uncovered, 5 are puts, for a total amount of $197,606, and 12 are calls, for a total amount of $686,798.</p>
<h3>Expected Price Movements</h3>
<p>Analyzing the Volume and Open Interest in these contracts, it seems that the big players have been eyeing a price window from $95.0 to $200.0 for Chevron during the past quarter. </p>
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Development</h3>
<p>Looking at the volume and open interest is a powerful move while trading options. This data can help you track the liquidity and interest for Chevron'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 Chevron's whale trades within a strike price range from $95.0 to $200.0 in the last 30 days. </p>
<h3>Chevron Call and Put Volume: 30-Day Overview</h3>
<p><img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1739564121_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" /></p>
<h3>Noteworthy Options Activity:</h3>
<p>
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th><strong>Symbol</strong></th>
<th><strong>PUT/CALL</strong></th>
<th><strong>Trade Type</strong></th>
<th><strong>Sentiment</strong></th>
<th><strong>Exp. Date</strong></th>
<th><strong>Ask</strong></th>
<th><strong>Bid</strong></th>
<th><strong>Price</strong></th>
<th><strong>Strike Price</strong></th>
<th><strong>Total Trade Price</strong></th>
<th><strong>Open Interest</strong></th>
<th align="right"><strong>Volume</strong></th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>CVX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>06/18/26</td>
<td>$63.9</td>
<td>$61.0</td>
<td>$62.65</td>
<td>$95.00</td>
<td>$125.3K</td>
<td>0</td>
<td align="right">20</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CVX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>04/04/25</td>
<td>$4.4</td>
<td>$4.15</td>
<td>$4.15</td>
<td>$157.50</td>
<td>$83.0K</td>
<td>6</td>
<td align="right">207</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CVX</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$13.7</td>
<td>$13.55</td>
<td>$13.59</td>
<td>$170.00</td>
<td>$81.5K</td>
<td>68</td>
<td align="right">60</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CVX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/18/26</td>
<td>$58.55</td>
<td>$56.15</td>
<td>$58.02</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
<td>$75.4K</td>
<td>91</td>
<td align="right">13</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CVX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$2.24</td>
<td>$2.22</td>
<td>$2.23</td>
<td>$160.00</td>
<td>$70.4K</td>
<td>9.7K</td>
<td align="right">664</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</p>
<h3>About Chevron</h3>
<p>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.</p>
<p>Following our analysis of the options activities associated with Chevron, we pivot to a closer look at the company's own performance.</p>
<h3>Present Market Standing of Chevron</h3>
<ul>
<li>Trading volume stands at 3,316,461, with CVX's price up by 1.37%, positioned at $156.28.</li>
<li>RSI indicators show the stock to be is currently neutral between overbought and oversold.</li>
<li>Earnings announcement expected in 70 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What Analysts Are Saying About Chevron</h3>
<p>In the last month, 5 experts released ratings on this stock with an average target price of $174.0.</p>
<p><strong>Turn $1000 into $1270 in just 20 days?</strong></p>
<p>20-year pro options trader reveals his one-line chart technique that shows when to buy and sell. Copy his trades, which have had averaged a 27% profit every 20 days. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premium/ideas/options-moneyline-2/?t=Moop1arja3be22op14&amp;utm_source=benzinga-insights"><strong>Click here for access</strong></a>.<br />
&#x2A; An analyst from Barclays persists with their Overweight rating on Chevron, maintaining a target price of $171.<br />
&#x2A; An analyst from Raymond James persists with their Outperform rating on Chevron, maintaining a target price of $175.<br />
&#x2A; An analyst from Raymond James has decided to maintain their Outperform rating on Chevron, which currently sits at a price target of $180.<br />
&#x2A; An analyst from Truist Securities persists with their Hold rating on Chevron, maintaining a target price of $160.<br />
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Wells Fargo continues to hold a Overweight rating for Chevron, targeting a price of $184. </p>
<p>Options trading presents higher risks and potential rewards. Astute traders manage these risks by continually educating themselves, adapting their strategies, monitoring multiple indicators, and keeping a close eye on market movements. Stay informed about the latest Chevron options trades with real-time alerts from <a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/register174">Benzinga Pro</a>.</p>


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