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The 2024 National Football League season enters Week 3 with nine of the 32 teams holding a perfect 2-0 record, including the Kansas City Chiefs, hoping to become the first NFL team to win<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/sports-betting/24/07/39752864/bettors-favor-kansas-city-chiefs-for-super-bowl-three-peat-heres-a-look-at-how-states-are-"> three straight Super Bowls.</a>
Here's a look at the betting odds and media companies that could benefit in the third week of the 2024 NFL season.
Week 3 Betting Odds: Week 3 features 16 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/entertainment/24/09/40886493/nfl-games-dominate-week-1-ratings-start-week-2-with-a-bang-here-these-companies-might-benef">NFL games </a>across Thursday, Sunday and Monday and will see two matchups of 2-0 perfect teams.
Here are the week 3 matchups and the betting odds from sportsbook DraftKings Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DKNG#NASDAQ">DKNG</a>) with the team's records in parentheses.
<ul>
<li>New England Patriots (1-1) at New York Jets (1-1) -6</li>
<li>Denver Broncos (0-2) at Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2-0) -6.5</li>
<li>Los Angeles Chargers (2-0) at Pittsburgh Steelers (2-0) -1.5</li>
<li>New York Giants (0-2) at Cleveland Browns (1-1) -6.5</li>
<li>Houston Texans (2-0) -2 at Minnesota Vikings (2-0)</li>
<li>Philadelphia Eagles (1-1) at New Orleans Saints (2-0) -2.5</li>
<li>Green Bay Packers (1-1) at Tennessee Titans (0-2) -2</li>
<li>Chicago Bears (1-1) at Indianapolis Colts (0-2) -1.5</li>
<li>Carolina Panthers (0-2) at Las Vegas Raiders (1-1) -5</li>
<li>Miami Dolphins (1-1) at Seattle Seahawks (2-0) -4.5</li>
<li>Detroit Lions (1-1) -3 at Arizona Cardinals (1-1)</li>
<li>Baltimore Ravens (0-2) -1 at Dallas Cowboys (1-1)</li>
<li>San Francisco 49ers (1-1) -7 at Los Angeles Rams (0-2)</li>
<li>Kansas City Chiefs (2-0) -3.5 at Atlanta Falcons (1-1)</li>
<li>Jacksonville Jaguars (0-2) at Buffalo Bills (2-0) -5</li>
<li>Washington Commanders (1-1) at Cincinnati Bengals (0-2) -7.5</li>
</ul>
A quick look at the betting odds shows five of the away teams favored, down from the six away teams favored in week two and up from two away teams favored in the first week.
The third week features the 2-0 matchups between the Chargers and Steelers and the Texans vs. the Vikings. BetMGM's John Ewing <a href="https://x.com/johnewing/status/1836214185673248852">notes </a>that in the last 10 years, underdogs are 35-20-1 against the spread when undefeated teams play each other.
None of the Week 3 matchups are between 0-2 teams, which means there could still be nine 0-3 teams after the week is over as these teams fight to get a win on their record.
Bettors may focus on 0-2 teams desperate for a win. Ewing noted that 0-2 teams are 52-33-1 against the spread in Week 3 over the past decade.
Thursday night's game kicks off with a big spread of six points, and sports betting reporter Ben Fawkes <a href="https://x.com/BFawkes22/status/1836766403648483476" target="_blank" rel="noopener">notes </a>that it will be the first time the Jets are favored against the Patriots in 25 games. This will end the longest active head-to-head streak of two teams against each other.
Sports betting reporter Evan Abrams <a href="https://x.com/EvanHAbrams/status/1835526810903138789">notes </a>that underdogs of 6+ points are 8-0 against the spread through the first two weeks, marking the best start for big underdogs in NFL history.
According to Fawkes, at DraftKings, the most bets on teams against the spread are the Chiefs -3.5 (81% of bets), Saints -2.5 (78%), Bengals -7.5 (77%), Raiders -5.5 (77%), and 49ers -7 (76%).
Sportsbooks have been<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/09/40885110/draftkings-sportsbooks-could-benefit-from-week-2-nfl-underdogs-winning"> benefitting from underdogs </a>covering the spread and winning outright, and the public is 11-20-1 against the spread through the first two weeks, according to <a href="https://x.com/BFawkes22/status/1836526740220579887">Fawkes</a>.
Read Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/sports-betting/24/09/40720484/which-4-teams-have-never-reached-the-super-bowl-betting-payouts-if-history-is-made-in-2024">Which 4 Teams Have Never Reached The Super Bowl? Betting Payouts If History Is Made In 2024 NFL Season</a>
Media Stocks on Watch: NFL games are averaging 19.7 million viewers per game through the first two weeks, up 12% year-over-year, as <a href="https://x.com/NFLMedia/status/1836495412649509024">reported </a>by the league. This marks the second-highest average through the second week in league history.
Here are the national primetime television games for the third week of the NFL season:
<ul>
<li>Thursday, Sept. 19, 8:15 p.m. ET: Patriots, Jets on Prime Video, a unit of Amazon.com Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) and NFL+</li>
<li>Sunday, Sept. 22, 8:20 p.m. ET: Chiefs, Falcons on NBC, Peacock, units of Comcast Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CMCSA#NASDAQ">CMCSA</a>)</li>
<li>Monday, Sept. 23, 7:30 p.m. ET: Jaguars, Bills on ESPN, a unit of The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIS#NYSE">DIS</a>)</li>
<li>Monday, Sept. 23, 8:15 p.m. ET: Commanders, Bengals on ABC, ESPN+, units of Disney</li>
</ul>
The Sunday 1 p.m. ET and 4 p.m. ET games will be broadcast by Paramount Global (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PARA#NASDAQ">PARA</a>) (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PARAA#NASDAQ">PARAA</a>) unit CBS and Fox Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FOX#NASDAQ">FOX</a>) (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FOXA#NASDAQ">FOXA</a>) unit FOX.
Disney could be the big winner for the week with two Monday Night Football games across its networks. Comcast also stands to benefit with a primetime matchup featuring the Chiefs. While Taylor Swift could be in attendance to watch boyfriend Travis Kelce, the Chiefs remain a popular team for viewership regardless. 
The Chiefs&#8217; first two games of the season are the most-watched NFL games, drawing 28 million viewers in Week 1 and 27.9 million in Week 2.
Comcast has two of the top five most watched NFL games through the first two weeks, with CBS, Fox and Disney each having one game on the list.
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</ul>
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NFL Week 3 Betting Odds, National TV Games: Can Disney Win With Two Monday Night Football Games? How Many 2-0 Teams Will Stay Perfect?

Biodexa Pharmaceuticals PLC (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BDRX#NASDAQ">BDRX</a>), an acquisition-focused clinical stage biopharmaceutical company developing a pipeline of innovative products for the treatment of diseases with unmet medical needs, today announces a ratio change on its American Depositary Receipts ("ADR") from one (1) ADR representing four hundred (400) ordinary shares, to the new ratio of one (1) ADR representing ten thousand (10,000) ordinary shares (the "Ratio Change"). The effective date of the Ratio Change is expected to be October 4,2024.
Pursuant to the Ratio Change, ADR holders will be required on a mandatory basis to surrender their ADRs for cancellation and exchange to receive one (1) new ADR (New CUSIP: 59564R807) for every twenty-five (25) old ADRs (Old CUSIP: 59564R708). No fractional ADRs will be allocated. The aggregate fractions, if any, will be sold and the net proceeds will be distributed to the entitled ADR holder. The Company's Depositary, JP Morgan Chase Bank, N.A. will contact ADR holders and arrange for the exchange of their existing ADRs for new ADRs.

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Biodexa Pharmaceuticals Announces A Ratio Change On Its ADRs From 1 ADS Representing 400 Ordinary Shares, To The New Ratio Of 1 ADR Representing 10,000 Ordinary Shares (1-For-25) ; Effective Date Of The Ratio Change Is Expected To Be October 4,2024.

Dividends

W. P. Carey Increases Quarterly Dividend From $0.87 To $0.875/Share

Guidance

Lennar Sees Q4 Average Sales Price ~$425,000; Financial Services Operating Earnings $140M

Lennar shares are trading higher after the company reported better-than-expected Q3 financial results.

Lennar (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LEN#NYSE">LEN</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $4.26 per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $3.68 by 15.76 percent. The company reported quarterly sales of $9.416 billion which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $9.164 billion by 2.76 percent. This is a 7.86 percent increase over sales of $8.730 billion the same period last year.

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Lennar Q3 2024 GAAP EPS $4.26 Beats $3.68 Estimate, Sales $9.416B Beat $9.164B Estimate

Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bearish stance on Morgan Stanley (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MS#NYSE">MS</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 MS, it often means somebody knows something is about to happen.
Today, Benzinga's options scanner spotted 8 options trades for Morgan Stanley.
This isn't normal.
The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 25% bullish and 50%, bearish.
Out of all of the options we uncovered, there was 1 put, for a total amount of $48,850, and 7, calls, for a total amount of $497,736.
<h3>Expected Price Movements</h3>
Analyzing the Volume and Open Interest in these contracts, it seems that the big players have been eyeing a price window from $80.0 to $105.0 for Morgan Stanley during the past quarter. 
<h3>Analyzing Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
In today's trading context, the average open interest for options of Morgan Stanley stands at 5764.14, with a total volume reaching 1,318.00. The accompanying chart delineates the progression of both call and put option volume and open interest for high-value trades in Morgan Stanley, situated within the strike price corridor from $80.0 to $105.0, throughout the last 30 days.
<h3>Morgan Stanley Option Volume And Open Interest Over Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1726777913_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 style="text-align: right;">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>MS</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$6.85</td>
<td>$6.75</td>
<td>$6.8</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
<td>$125.8K</td>
<td>14.8K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">206</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MS</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$23.0</td>
<td>$22.9</td>
<td>$22.9</td>
<td>$80.00</td>
<td>$103.0K</td>
<td>56</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">50</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MS</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$4.3</td>
<td>$4.2</td>
<td>$4.2</td>
<td>$105.00</td>
<td>$84.0K</td>
<td>7.8K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">211</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MS</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>10/18/24</td>
<td>$3.9</td>
<td>$3.8</td>
<td>$3.85</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
<td>$57.3K</td>
<td>3.5K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">379</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MS</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$8.45</td>
<td>$8.35</td>
<td>$8.45</td>
<td>$97.50</td>
<td>$50.7K</td>
<td>220</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">63</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Morgan Stanley</h3>
Morgan Stanley is a global investment bank whose history, through its legacy firms, can be traced back to 1924. The company has institutional securities, wealth management, and investment management segments with approximately 45% of net revenue from its institutional securities business, 45% from wealth management, and 10% from investment management. About 30% of its total revenue is from outside the Americas. The company had over $5 trillion of client assets as well as around 80,000 employees at the end of 2023.
Having examined the options trading patterns of Morgan Stanley, our attention now turns directly to the company. This shift allows us to delve into its present market position and performance
<h3>Morgan Stanley's Current Market Status</h3>
<ul>
<li>Currently trading with a volume of 9,054,366, the MS's price is up by 1.44%, now at $100.73. </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>Expert Opinions on Morgan Stanley</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 $105.0.
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&#x2A; Reflecting concerns, an analyst from Goldman Sachs lowers its rating to Neutral with a new price target of $105.
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Looking At Morgan Stanley's Recent Unusual Options Activity

Deep-pocketed investors have adopted a bearish approach towards Marathon Petroleum (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MPC#NYSE">MPC</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 MPC 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 Marathon Petroleum. This level of activity is out of the ordinary.
The general mood among these heavyweight investors is divided, with 36% leaning bullish and 54% bearish. Among these notable options, 9 are puts, totaling $484,470, and 2 are calls, amounting to $91,160.
<h3>Expected Price Movements</h3>
Based on the trading activity, it appears that the significant investors are aiming for a price territory stretching from $155.0 to $155.0 for Marathon Petroleum over the recent 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 Marathon Petroleum's options at specified strike prices. The forthcoming data visualizes the fluctuation in volume and open interest for both calls and puts, linked to Marathon Petroleum's substantial trades, within a strike price spectrum from $155.0 to $155.0 over the preceding 30 days.
<h3>Marathon Petroleum Option Volume And Open Interest Over Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1726777908_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Significant Options Trades Detected:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Open Interest</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>MPC</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/18/26</td>
<td>$21.6</td>
<td>$20.85</td>
<td>$21.6</td>
<td>$155.00</td>
<td>$105.8K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">431</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">200</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MPC</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/18/26</td>
<td>$22.25</td>
<td>$20.8</td>
<td>$21.8</td>
<td>$155.00</td>
<td>$95.9K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">431</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">144</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MPC</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/18/26</td>
<td>$21.9</td>
<td>$20.6</td>
<td>$21.9</td>
<td>$155.00</td>
<td>$61.3K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">431</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">48</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MPC</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/18/26</td>
<td>$22.4</td>
<td>$20.6</td>
<td>$21.9</td>
<td>$155.00</td>
<td>$52.5K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">431</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">72</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MPC</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$24.8</td>
<td>$24.25</td>
<td>$24.8</td>
<td>$155.00</td>
<td>$49.6K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">4</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">20</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Marathon Petroleum</h3>
Marathon Petroleum is an independent refiner with 13 refineries in the midcontinent, West Coast, and Gulf Coast of the United States with total throughput capacity of 3.0 million barrels per day. Its Dickinson, North Dakota, facility produces 184 million gallons a year of renewable diesel. Its Martinez, California, facility will have the ability to produce 730 million gallons a year of renewable diesel once converted. The firm also owns and operates midstream assets primarily through its listed master limited partnership, MPLX.
<h3>Where Is Marathon Petroleum Standing Right Now?</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a trading volume of 2,110,663, the price of MPC is up by 1.02%, reaching $166.35.</li>
<li>Current RSI values indicate that the stock is is currently neutral between overbought and oversold.</li>
<li>Next earnings report is scheduled for 47 days from now.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What The Experts Say On Marathon Petroleum</h3>
Over the past month, 2 industry analysts have shared their insights on this stock, proposing an average target price of $187.5.
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&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Morgan Stanley continues to hold a Overweight rating for Marathon Petroleum, targeting a price of $182. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Mizuho continues to hold a Neutral rating for Marathon Petroleum, targeting a price of $193. 
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What the Options Market Tells Us About Marathon Petroleum

Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bearish stance on Carnival (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CCL#NYSE">CCL</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 CCL, it often means somebody knows something is about to happen.
Today, Benzinga's options scanner spotted 16 options trades for Carnival.
This isn't normal.
The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 37% bullish and 50%, bearish.
Out of all of the options we uncovered, there was 1 put, for a total amount of $123,686, and 15, calls, for a total amount of $1,266,723.
<h3>Expected Price Movements</h3>
Analyzing the Volume and Open Interest in these contracts, it seems that the big players have been eyeing a price window from $7.5 to $30.0 for Carnival during the past quarter. 
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Trends</h3>
In terms of liquidity and interest, the mean open interest for Carnival options trades today is 7897.0 with a total volume of 21,485.00.
In the following chart, we are able to follow the development of volume and open interest of call and put options for Carnival's big money trades within a strike price range of $7.5 to $30.0 over the last 30 days.
<h3>Carnival Call and Put Volume: 30-Day Overview</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1726777903_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>CCL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>10/18/24</td>
<td>$0.69</td>
<td>$0.67</td>
<td>$0.67</td>
<td>$20.00</td>
<td>$335.0K</td>
<td>15.6K</td>
<td>5.3K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CCL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>10/11/24</td>
<td>$3.0</td>
<td>$2.99</td>
<td>$3.0</td>
<td>$16.00</td>
<td>$299.7K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CCL</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$7.5</td>
<td>$7.3</td>
<td>$7.45</td>
<td>$25.00</td>
<td>$123.6K</td>
<td>701</td>
<td>167</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CCL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$11.55</td>
<td>$11.4</td>
<td>$11.5</td>
<td>$7.50</td>
<td>$115.0K</td>
<td>5.0K</td>
<td>100</td>
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<h3>About Carnival</h3>
Carnival is the largest global cruise company, with 92 ships in service at the end of fiscal 2023. Its portfolio of brands includes Carnival Cruise Lines, Holland America, Princess Cruises, and Seabourn in North America; P&amp;O Cruises and Cunard Line in the United Kingdom; Aida in Germany; Costa Cruises in Southern Europe. It's currently folding its P&amp;O Australia brand into Carnival. The firm also owns Holland America Princess Alaska Tours in Alaska and the Canadian Yukon. Carnival's brands attracted nearly 13 million guests in 2019, prior to covid-19, a level it reached again in 2023.
After a thorough review of the options trading surrounding Carnival, we move to examine the company in more detail. This includes an assessment of its current market status and performance.
<h3>Present Market Standing of Carnival</h3>
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<li>With a trading volume of 25,781,477, the price of CCL is up by 2.18%, reaching $18.76.</li>
<li>Current RSI values indicate that the stock is may be overbought.</li>
<li>Next earnings report is scheduled for 11 days from now.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Expert Opinions on Carnival</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 $25.0.
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Candidates are invited to explore full- and part-time seasonal opportunities supporting Macy's, Inc.'s portfolio of nameplates, including Macy's, Bloomingdale's and Bluemercury
Holiday hiring events will take place nationwide at all stores and distribution centers throughout the season, with the first on Thursday, September 26
Macy's, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/M#NYSE">M</a>) today announced plans to hire more than 31,500 full- and part-time seasonal positions this upcoming holiday season at its Macy's, Bloomingdale's and Bluemercury stores, as well as its distribution centers. Macy's, Inc. offers several convenient hiring experiences for candidates including an online application process that takes as little as five minutes, with most job offers made within 48 hours. Additionally, the company is holding four nationwide in-person holiday hiring events at all stores and supply chain locations. Times may vary by location.
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<h3>GAINERS:</h3>
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<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/CNGGF">Cann Gr</a> (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CNGGF#OTC">CNGGF</a>) shares closed up 346.42% at $0.02</li>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/BLGVF">Belgravia Hartford Cap</a> (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BLGVF#OTC">BLGVF</a>) shares closed up 53.73% at $0.02</li>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/CBDY">Target Group</a> (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CBDY#OTC">CBDY</a>) shares closed up 45.00% at $0.00</li>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/SOLCF">SOL Glb Inv</a> (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SOLCF#OTC">SOLCF</a>) shares closed up 35.97% at $0.04</li>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/MGWFF">Maple Leaf Green World</a> (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MGWFF#OTC">MGWFF</a>) shares closed up 24.59% at $0.02</li>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/RMHB">Rocky Mountain High</a> (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RMHB#OTC">RMHB</a>) shares closed up 11.11% at $0.01</li>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/UGRO">Urban-gro</a> (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UGRO#NASDAQ">UGRO</a>) shares closed up 9.56% at $1.39</li>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/XXII">22nd Century Group</a> (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XXII#NASDAQ">XXII</a>) shares closed up 9.30% at $0.26</li>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/CNPOF">RIV Capital</a> (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CNPOF#OTC">CNPOF</a>) shares closed up 8.50% at $0.16</li>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/FUAPF">Global Compliance</a> (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FUAPF#OTC">FUAPF</a>) shares closed up 7.22% at $0.00</li>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/GENE">Genetic Technologies</a> (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GENE#NASDAQ">GENE</a>) shares closed up 5.53% at $0.81</li>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/CRBP">Corbus Pharmaceuticals</a> (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRBP#NASDAQ">CRBP</a>) shares closed up 4.80% at $51.70</li>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/MXC">Mexco Energy</a> (AMEX:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MXC#AMEX">MXC</a>) shares closed up 4.52% at $11.96</li>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/FFNTF">4Front Ventures</a> (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FFNTF#OTC">FFNTF</a>) shares closed up 3.98% at $0.05</li>
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<h3>LOSERS:</h3>
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<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/LBUY">Leafbuyer Techs</a> (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LBUY#OTC">LBUY</a>) shares closed down 70.00% at $0.0006</li>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/BMMJ">Body and Mind</a> (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BMMJ#OTC">BMMJ</a>) shares closed down 29.89% at $0.02</li>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/LMLLF">Pharmadrug</a> (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LMLLF#OTC">LMLLF</a>) shares closed down 26.78% at $0.02</li>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/KAYS">Kaya Holdings</a> (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KAYS#OTC">KAYS</a>) shares closed down 18.02% at $0.04</li>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/LVRLF">CordovaCann</a> (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LVRLF#OTC">LVRLF</a>) shares closed down 12.82% at $0.08</li>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/CURR">Currenc Group</a> (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CURR#NASDAQ">CURR</a>) shares closed down 4.03% at $3.01</li>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/CNTMF">Cansortium</a> (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CNTMF#OTC">CNTMF</a>) shares closed down 3.53% at $0.16</li>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/NWVCF">EnWave</a> (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NWVCF#OTC">NWVCF</a>) shares closed down 3.19% at $0.15</li>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/CPHRF">Cipher Pharmaceuticals</a> (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CPHRF#OTC">CPHRF</a>) shares closed down 3.11% at $11.06</li>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/CVSI">CV Sciences</a> (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CVSI#OTC">CVSI</a>) shares closed down 3.04% at $0.04</li>
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FedEx Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FDX#NYSE">FDX</a>) reported financial results for the first quarter of fiscal 2025 after the market close on Thursday. Here&#8217;s a look at the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/24/09/b40947326/fedex-reports-first-quarter-diluted-eps-of-3-21-and-adjusted-diluted-eps-of-3-60">key metrics from the quarter</a>.
Q1 Earnings: FedEx reported first-quarter revenue of $21.6 billion, missing analyst <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/calendars/earnings">estimates</a> of $21.955 billion, according to <a href="http://pro.benzinga.com">Benzinga Pro</a>. The company reported first-quarter adjusted earnings of $3.60 per share, missing analyst estimates of $4.80 per share.
FedEx said its first-quarter&nbsp;results were negatively affected by a mix shift, which reduced demand for priority services, increased demand for deferred services and constrained yield growth. The quarter was also impacted by higher operating expenses and one fewer operating day in the quarter.
Federal Express operating results fell during the quarter due to lower U.S. domestic priority package volume. Increased wage and purchased transportation rates also negatively impacted operating results. FedEx Freight operating results decreased during the quarter due to a decline in weight per shipment and reduced priority shipments.
FedEx noted it completed a $1 billion accelerated <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/buybacks">buyback</a> during the quarter. The company expects to repurchase an additional $1.5 billion of its common stock during fiscal 2025. As of Aug. 31, $4.1 billion remained on the buyback program. FedEx said it ended the quarter with $5.9 billion in cash on hand.
&#8220;Despite a challenging quarter, we remain focused on transforming our network, improving our efficiency, lowering our cost-to-serve, and enhancing our ability to adapt with speed to evolving market dynamics,&#8221; said&nbsp;Raj Subramaniam, president and CEO of FedEx.
&#8220;Overall, I remain confident in the value-creation opportunities ahead as we focus on reducing our structural cost, growing revenue profitably, and leveraging the insights from our vast collection of data as we continue to build the world&#8217;s most flexible, efficient and intelligent network.&#8221;
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/09/40932449/darden-restaurants-fedex-and-3-stocks-to-watch-heading-into-thursday">Darden Restaurants, FedEx And 3 Stocks To Watch Thursday</a>
Outlook: FedEx revised its full-year outlook lower. The company now sees full-year 2025 revenue growing in the low single-digit range, versus its prior outlook of revenue growth in the low-to-mid single-digits. 
The company also lowered its full-year earnings forecast from a range of $18.25 to $20.25 per share to a new range of $17.90 to $18.90 per share.
Management will hold a conference call to discuss these quarterly results at 5:30 p.m. ET.
FDX Price Action: <a href="http://benzinga.com/quote/fdx">FedEx shares</a> were down 8.94% in after hours, trading at $273.55 at the time of publication Thursday, according to <a href="http://pro.benzinga.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Benzinga Pro</a>.
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The European Commission has officially <a href="https://citizens-initiative.europa.eu/initiatives/details/2024/000011_en">registered</a> the PsychedeliCare initiative, which advocates for establishing a transnational legal framework for <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/psychedelic-assisted-therapies">psychedelic-assisted treatments</a> for mental health disorders. As Green Market Report <a href="https://www.greenmarketreport.com/eu-initiative-begins-bid-to-open-access-to-psychedelic-therapies/">outlined</a>, this European Citizens&#8217; Initiative aims to create progressive regulations around psychedelic therapies across the E.U.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Aiming For Legal Framework On Psychedelic Therapies</h3>
"We are scientists, medical doctors, therapists, neuroscience researchers, creative and marketing professionals, artists, policy experts, human and civil rights activists, spiritual practitioners and educators. Together, united behind science and knowledge of EU laws, the goal of our initiative is to enable Europeans to access safe, regulated and conscientious Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy", the group states on its website.
The PsychedeliCare initiative seeks to promote expert consensus on the standards of care in psychedelic-assisted therapy, covering therapist training, ethical guidelines and safety measures. It also calls for E.U.-funded research to strengthen the evidence on the safety and efficacy of psychedelic treatments for mental health conditions.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Economic Impact And Unmet Needs</h3>
Organizers of the initiative highlighted the high economic toll of mental health disorders in the E.U., <a href="https://www.oecd.org/en/topics/sub-issues/mental-health.html">estimated</a> at $669.4 billion annually by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. With 50% of psychiatric patients not responding to current treatments, the initiative underscores the need for innovative approaches like psychedelic therapies. The E.U. has approved just one psychiatric treatment in the last three years, compared to 68 new oncology treatments.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Global Momentum For Psychedelics</h3>
The PsychedeliCare organizers point to international developments, including the U.S. FDA&#8217;s <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/fda-breakthrough-designation">breakthrough therapy designations</a> for <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/mdma-assisted-therapy">MDMA</a> and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/psilocybin-assisted-therapy">psilocybin</a>, as well as Canada&#8217;s and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/biotech/24/01/36770123/australian-psychiatrists-provide-first-psychedelic-assisted-medical-treatments-in-50-years">Australia's</a> advancements in allowing psychedelic-assisted therapies for anxiety and depression. The initiative hopes to encourage the E.U. to follow suit and incentivize mental health R&amp;D.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Signature Collection: The Next Step</h3>
To move forward, PsychedeliCare must collect 1 million signatures within a year, meeting the minimum thresholds in at least seven E.U. countries. If successful, the European Commission will be required to respond and consider potential legal action. The initiative also seeks to position Europe as a global hub for psychedelic therapy innovation.
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In the latest chapter of Alabama&#8217;s medical cannabis rollout saga, local cannabis company <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/alabama-always-llc">Alabama Always, LLC</a> has filed a lawsuit against the Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission (AMCC), seeking a partial summary judgment and a permanent injunction. <a href="https://www.alreporter.com/2024/09/18/new-amcc-lawsuit-chaos-delays-and-broken-rules-in-alabamas-cannabis-rollout/">According</a> to Alabama Political Reporter, the lawsuit accuses the AMCC of violating the Alabama Administrative Procedure Act (AAPA), citing numerous procedural failures that have derailed the state's medical cannabis program, leaving thousands of patients in limbo.
At the core of the legal battle are the Commission's <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cannabis/23/12/36115077/cannabis-licensing-saga-continues-in-alabama-troubled-marijuana-regulator-hit-with-new-lawsuit">controversial decisions on integrated license awards</a> and denials in 2023. Alabama Always argues that these decisions were not only flawed but illegal, claiming the AMCC bypassed mandatory contested case hearings and violated its own blind scoring rules.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Key Allegations Against The AMCC</h3>
Alabama Always alleges that the AMCC&#8217;s reliance on an "investigative hearing" process undermines transparency and due process. The company contends that the Commission's refusal to follow the AAPA and its insistence on continuing with its invalid hearing practices will only further delay the already troubled rollout of medical cannabis.
In addition to these claims, the lawsuit targets the AMCC's adoption of an "emergency rule" in October 2023, which the plaintiff says was implemented without the required public notice or comment. According to Alabama Always, the rule was designed to fast-track the licensing process at the expense of transparency and accountability.
Attorney Will Somerville, representing Alabama Always, emphasized the Commission's failure to comply with state law. &#8220;They have never explained why some people got licenses and some didn't. Most egregiously to me, they didn't explain how they thought some people could do the job of producing medical cannabis while others couldn't," Somerville said, urging the court to force the AMCC to start fresh and adhere to legal requirements.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Legal Delays Impact Patients And Businesses</h3>
The lawsuit isn&#8217;t just a bureaucratic battle; real lives are at stake. Patients in Alabama waiting for access to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/medical-cannabis">medical cannabis</a> continue to suffer as the Commission's administrative failures drag on. Observers have criticized the AMCC for prioritizing self-preservation over fixing the flawed process.
As the legal process unfolds, Judge James H. Anderson will determine whether Alabama Always's motion will reset the entire licensing process, or if the AMCC will continue its current practices, further entrenching uncertainty for the patients and businesses involved.
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Alabama Marijuana Company Sues Medical Cannabis Commission Over Licensing Chaos, Seeks Program Overhaul As Patients Remain In Limbo

KBR (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KBR#NYSE">KBR</a>)&nbsp;announced today that KTJV, a KBR and Technip Energies joint venture, has been selected by Lake Charles&nbsp;LNG Export Company, a subsidiary of Energy Transfer LP, for its Lake Charles LNG transformation project.
Under the terms of the agreement, KTJV will provide high-end engineering, procurement, construction management, construction, commissioning, startup and other related services, subject to Lake Charles LNG's decision to issue a notice to proceed for the project.
The project would transform Energy Transfer's existing import facility into a world-class LNG export facility to meet the world's growing LNG and energy security demands. This conversion would include the delivery of three liquefaction trains and modifications to existing storage and dock facilities designed to enable the export of 16.45 metric tons per annum of LNG.

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