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Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bearish stance on Trade Desk (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TTD#NASDAQ">TTD</a>).
And retail traders should know.
We noticed this today when the trades showed up on publicly available options history that we track here at Benzinga.
Whether these are institutions or just wealthy individuals, we don't know. But when something this big happens with TTD, it often means somebody knows something is about to happen.
So how do we know what these investors just did? 
Today, <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/?utm_source=insights">Benzinga</a>'s options scanner spotted 8 uncommon options trades for Trade Desk.
This isn't normal.
The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 25% bullish and 75%, bearish.
Out of all of the special options we uncovered, 4 are puts, for a total amount of $808,150, and 4 are calls, for a total amount of $244,857.
<h3>Predicted Price Range</h3>
Based on the trading activity, it appears that the significant investors are aiming for a price territory stretching from $50.0 to $115.0 for Trade Desk over the recent three months. 
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Trends</h3>
In terms of liquidity and interest, the mean open interest for Trade Desk options trades today is 754.25 with a total volume of 633.00.
In the following chart, we are able to follow the development of volume and open interest of call and put options for Trade Desk's big money trades within a strike price range of $50.0 to $115.0 over the last 30 days.
<h3>Trade Desk Option Volume And Open Interest Over Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1726864342_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Noteworthy Options Activity:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>TTD</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$15.05</td>
<td>$14.4</td>
<td>$15.02</td>
<td>$115.00</td>
<td>$600.8K</td>
<td>208</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>TTD</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$14.9</td>
<td>$14.3</td>
<td>$14.3</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
<td>$143.0K</td>
<td>440</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">100</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>TTD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>09/20/24</td>
<td>$4.55</td>
<td>$4.35</td>
<td>$4.52</td>
<td>$105.00</td>
<td>$118.4K</td>
<td>2.4K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">401</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>TTD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>09/20/24</td>
<td>$19.6</td>
<td>$19.2</td>
<td>$19.2</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
<td>$57.6K</td>
<td>1.3K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">50</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>TTD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$22.7</td>
<td>$21.6</td>
<td>$21.6</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
<td>$43.2K</td>
<td>451</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">20</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Trade Desk</h3>
The Trade Desk provides a self-service platform that helps advertisers and ad agencies programmatically find and purchase digital ad inventory (display, video, audio, and social) on different devices like computers, smartphones, and connected TVs. It utilizes data to optimize the performance of ad impressions purchased. The firm's platform is referred to as a demand-side platform in the digital ad industry. The firm generates its revenue from fees based on a percentage of what its clients spend on advertising.
After a thorough review of the options trading surrounding Trade Desk, we move to examine the company in more detail. This includes an assessment of its current market status and performance.
<h3>Where Is Trade Desk Standing Right Now?</h3>
<ul>
<li>Trading volume stands at 3,241,277, with TTD's price down by -0.57%, positioned at $109.51.</li>
<li>RSI indicators show the stock to be may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Earnings announcement expected in 48 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What Analysts Are Saying About Trade Desk</h3>
5 market experts have recently issued ratings for this stock, with a consensus target price of $119.0.
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&#x2A; An analyst from Loop Capital persists with their Buy rating on Trade Desk, maintaining a target price of $120. 
&#x2A; Reflecting concerns, an analyst from Needham lowers its rating to Buy with a new price target of $115. 
&#x2A; In a cautious move, an analyst from B of A Securities downgraded its rating to Buy, setting a price target of $135. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Wedbush persists with their Outperform rating on Trade Desk, maintaining a target price of $115. 
&#x2A; Reflecting concerns, an analyst from Cantor Fitzgerald lowers its rating to Neutral with a new price target of $110.
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.
If you want to stay updated on the latest options trades for Trade Desk, <a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/register174">Benzinga Pro</a> gives you real-time options trades alerts.

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Spotlight on Trade Desk: Analyzing the Surge in Options Activity

Financial giants have made a conspicuous bullish move on Carvana. Our analysis of options history for Carvana (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CVNA#NYSE">CVNA</a>) revealed 24 unusual trades.
Delving into the details, we found 62% of traders were bullish, while 25% showed bearish tendencies. Out of all the trades we spotted, 12 were puts, with a value of $609,015, and 12 were calls, valued at $2,048,631.
<h3>Expected Price Movements</h3>
Based on the trading activity, it appears that the significant investors are aiming for a price territory stretching from $70.0 to $250.0 for Carvana over the recent three months. 
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Development</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 Carvana'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 Carvana's whale activity within a strike price range from $70.0 to $250.0 in the last 30 days. 
<h3>Carvana 30-Day Option Volume &amp; Interest Snapshot</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1726864336_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>CVNA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>09/27/24</td>
<td>$26.9</td>
<td>$24.35</td>
<td>$26.67</td>
<td>$146.00</td>
<td>$1.3M</td>
<td>3.8K</td>
<td>3.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CVNA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$69.4</td>
<td>$68.05</td>
<td>$69.4</td>
<td>$105.00</td>
<td>$138.8K</td>
<td>20</td>
<td>0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CVNA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>09/27/24</td>
<td>$2.24</td>
<td>$2.03</td>
<td>$2.04</td>
<td>$180.00</td>
<td>$102.5K</td>
<td>619</td>
<td>1.6K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CVNA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>11/15/24</td>
<td>$72.5</td>
<td>$71.4</td>
<td>$72.5</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
<td>$94.2K</td>
<td>222</td>
<td>0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CVNA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>10/04/24</td>
<td>$20.2</td>
<td>$18.35</td>
<td>$19.14</td>
<td>$155.00</td>
<td>$78.4K</td>
<td>2.2K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Carvana</h3>
Carvana Co is an e-commerce platform for buying and selling used cars. The company derives revenue from used vehicle sales, wholesale vehicle sales and other sales and revenues. The other sales and revenues include sales of loans originated and sold in securitization transactions or to financing partners, commissions received on VSCs and sales of GAP waiver coverage. The foundation of the business is retail vehicle unit sales. This drives the majority of the revenue and allows the company to capture additional revenue streams associated with financing, VSCs, auto insurance and GAP waiver coverage, as well as trade-in vehicles.
<h3>Carvana's Current Market Status</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a volume of 5,365,127, the price of CVNA is up 1.65% at $173.56. </li>
<li>RSI indicators hint that the underlying stock may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Next earnings are expected to be released in 41 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What Analysts Are Saying About Carvana</h3>
Over the past month, 4 industry analysts have shared their insights on this stock, proposing an average target price of $183.0.
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&#x2A; In a cautious move, an analyst from B of A Securities downgraded its rating to Buy, setting a price target of $185. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Evercore ISI Group has decided to maintain their In-Line rating on Carvana, which currently sits at a price target of $157. 
&#x2A; An analyst from JMP Securities has revised its rating downward to Market Outperform, adjusting the price target to $200. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Stephens &amp; Co. downgraded its action to Overweight with a price target of $190. 
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CVNA

Unpacking the Latest Options Trading Trends in Carvana

Quanta Services (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PWR#NYSE">PWR</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 10 years by 11.95% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 23.16%. Currently, Quanta Services has a market capitalization of $42.86 billion. 
Buying $100 In PWR: If an investor had bought $100 of PWR stock 10 years ago, it would be worth $786.19 today based on a price of $290.89 for PWR at the time of writing.
<h3>Quanta Services's Performance Over Last 10 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1726864218_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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Here's How Much You Would Have Made Owning Quanta Services Stock In The Last 10 Years

Jim Cramer, the host of CNBC&#8217;s &#8220;Mad Money,&#8221; is known for his energetic and often controversial <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/24/09/40905525/jim-cramer-says-he-likes-this-nancy-pelosi-portfolio-stock-very-much-and-this-ai-play-is-reasonably">takes on the stock market</a>. However, Cramer&#8217;s message on retirement planning is crystal clear and emphatic: &#8220;When it comes to managing your money, nothing is more important than retirement.&#8221;
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Cramer doesn&#8217;t hold back about financial education. &#8220;There&#8217;s a gaping hole in the American education system,&#8221; he says. Sure, high schools teach chemistry, geometry and even foreign languages. You might graduate college fluent in French and capable of discussing quantum physics. But as Cramer points out, &#8220;the one thing they almost never teach … financial literacy.&#8221; He&#8217;s not talking about economics but the everyday stuff: financial planning, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/24/01/36696321/will-your-1-5-million-nest-egg-last-if-you-retire-early-at-62">retirement readiness</a> and investing.
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Retirement planning might feel like something to tackle later, but Cramer wants you to pay attention. He says, "For those of you who are about to change the channel because the whole idea of saving for retirement puts you to sleep, hear me out … You need to know this stuff." He believes your future self will thank you for sorting out your retirement funds. Eventually, everyone will stop working – "Hopefully sooner rather than later," he quips, unless you're lucky enough to love your job.
Now, Cramer isn't here to sing the praises of the 401(k) as the be-all and end-all of financial planning. He knows it's a mixed bag. "Sometimes I think it's the wrong approach," he admits.&nbsp;
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/charlie-munger-100k">Charlie Munger said if you want to be rich, &#8220;find a way to get your hands on $100,000&#8221; — here&#8217;s what he means.</a>
The Good
One of the best aspects of a 401(k) is its tax-deferred status. "You pay no taxes on what you put in and you never pay a penny of capital gains taxes on the profits you make within your 401(k)," Cramer says. This allows your investments to compound tax-free until withdrawals begin. Cramer calls compounding "the eighth wonder of the world." Investing $5,000 a year at age 30 could grow to over $511,000 by 60.
Another perk? Employer matching. "For every dollar you invest in your 401(k) plan, your employer might say, ‘Hey, we'll throw in 50 cents.'" Cramer urges you to use free money if your company offers it.
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The Bad
But it's not all sunshine and rainbows. "401(k) plans can have many problems," Cramer warns. They can be riddled with hidden fees that eat away at returns. "I find that extortionate," he says. Some employers offer many choices while others limit you to just a few mutual funds.
The Ugly
Without employer matching, the 401(k) looks less attractive. In that case, Cramer suggests considering an IRA, which offers the same tax-deferred status and can be rolled over when changing jobs. "You can only contribute $6,500 a year to your IRA," he notes, rising to $7,500 if you're over 50. It's lower than the 401(k) limit but without some strings attached.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">So, What Should You Do?</h2>
Cramer's advice? Be picky. "Before you contribute money to your 401(k), make sure it gives you the option to put your cash into something worth investing in." If you're stuck with a limited range of choices, opt for a low-cost index fund that mirrors the market.
Cramer's not saying to ditch the 401(k) altogether, but he's <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/can-you-guess-how-many-americans-successfully-retire-with-1-million-saved">urging you to be smart about it.</a> Take the free money if your employer offers it, avoid high fees and choose your investments wisely.&nbsp;
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Jim Cramer Insists: 'When It Comes To Managing Your Money, Nothing Is More Important Than Retirement' – Even If The Topic 'Puts You To Sleep'

GameStop (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GME#NYSE">GME</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 5 years by 63.2% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 77.15%. Currently, GameStop has a market capitalization of $9.28 billion. 
Buying $100 In GME: If an investor had bought $100 of GME stock 5 years ago, it would be worth $1,741.04 today based on a price of $21.75 for GME at the time of writing.
<h3>GameStop's Performance Over Last 5 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1726864213_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/EAST">Eastside Distilling</a> (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EAST#NASDAQ">EAST</a>) shares closed down 4.94% at $0.51</li>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/SNDL">SNDL</a> (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SNDL#NASDAQ">SNDL</a>) shares closed down 4.76% at $1.99</li>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/MRMD">MariMed</a> (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MRMD#OTC">MRMD</a>) shares closed down 4.59% at $0.16</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 3.53% at $10.67</li>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/TLRY">Tilray Brands</a> (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TLRY#NASDAQ">TLRY</a>) shares closed down 3.38% at $1.72</li>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/YCBD">cbdMD</a> (AMEX:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/YCBD#AMEX">YCBD</a>) shares closed down 3.33% at $0.47</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 down 3.15% at $0.26</li>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/TCNNF">Trulieve Cannabis</a> (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TCNNF#OTC">TCNNF</a>) shares closed down 3.02% at $11.04</li>
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This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

Cannabis

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LMLLF

MRMD

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Financial giants have made a conspicuous bearish move on Moderna. Our analysis of options history for Moderna (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MRNA#NASDAQ">MRNA</a>) revealed 22 unusual trades.
Delving into the details, we found 31% of traders were bullish, while 54% showed bearish tendencies. Out of all the trades we spotted, 13 were puts, with a value of $4,197,475, and 9 were calls, valued at $516,749.
<h3>What's The Price Target?</h3>
Taking into account the Volume and Open Interest on these contracts, it appears that whales have been targeting a price range from $50.0 to $120.0 for Moderna over the last 3 months. 
<h3>Analyzing Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
Looking at the volume and open interest is a powerful move while trading options. This data can help you track the liquidity and interest for Moderna'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 Moderna's whale trades within a strike price range from $50.0 to $120.0 in the last 30 days. 
<h3>Moderna Option Volume And Open Interest Over Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1726863434_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>MRNA</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$55.0</td>
<td>$54.25</td>
<td>$54.5</td>
<td>$120.00</td>
<td>$1.3M</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">46</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">752</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MRNA</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$55.0</td>
<td>$54.75</td>
<td>$55.0</td>
<td>$120.00</td>
<td>$1.0M</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">46</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">952</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MRNA</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$54.15</td>
<td>$54.1</td>
<td>$54.15</td>
<td>$120.00</td>
<td>$552.3K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">46</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">102</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MRNA</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$54.05</td>
<td>$54.0</td>
<td>$54.05</td>
<td>$120.00</td>
<td>$502.6K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">46</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">272</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MRNA</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/18/26</td>
<td>$19.05</td>
<td>$16.6</td>
<td>$18.45</td>
<td>$65.00</td>
<td>$276.7K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">104</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">150</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Moderna</h3>
Moderna is a commercial-stage biotech that was founded in 2010 and had its initial public offering in December 2018. The firm's mRNA technology was rapidly validated with its covid vaccine, which was authorized in the United States in December 2020. Moderna had 40 mRNA development candidates in clinical development as of September 2024. Programs span a wide range of therapeutic areas, including infectious disease, oncology, cardiovascular disease, and rare genetic diseases.
Having examined the options trading patterns of Moderna, our attention now turns directly to the company. This shift allows us to delve into its present market position and performance
<h3>Current Position of Moderna</h3>
<ul>
<li>Trading volume stands at 12,030,554, with MRNA's price down by -3.43%, positioned at $65.69.</li>
<li>RSI indicators show the stock to be may be oversold.</li>
<li>Earnings announcement expected in 41 days.</li>
</ul>
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Moderna Unusual Options Activity For September 20

Financial giants have made a conspicuous bullish move on XPeng. Our analysis of options history for XPeng (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XPEV#NYSE">XPEV</a>) revealed 8 unusual trades.
Delving into the details, we found 50% of traders were bullish, while 37% showed bearish tendencies. Out of all the trades we spotted, 3 were puts, with a value of $101,800, and 5 were calls, valued at $879,208.
<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 $6.0 to $10.0 for XPeng during the past quarter. 
<h3>Insights into Volume &amp; Open Interest</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 XPeng'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 XPeng's whale activity within a strike price range from $6.0 to $10.0 in the last 30 days. 
<h3>XPeng Call and Put Volume: 30-Day Overview</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1726863429_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>XPEV</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$1.82</td>
<td>$1.75</td>
<td>$1.82</td>
<td>$10.00</td>
<td>$387.1K</td>
<td>465</td>
<td>2.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>XPEV</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$1.88</td>
<td>$1.85</td>
<td>$1.88</td>
<td>$10.00</td>
<td>$363.5K</td>
<td>465</td>
<td>4.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>XPEV</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$3.85</td>
<td>$3.8</td>
<td>$3.8</td>
<td>$6.00</td>
<td>$53.1K</td>
<td>1.3K</td>
<td>143</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>XPEV</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>10/04/24</td>
<td>$0.15</td>
<td>$0.13</td>
<td>$0.13</td>
<td>$8.50</td>
<td>$39.0K</td>
<td>277</td>
<td>3.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>XPEV</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$1.91</td>
<td>$1.89</td>
<td>$1.89</td>
<td>$10.00</td>
<td>$37.8K</td>
<td>465</td>
<td>4.5K</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About XPeng</h3>
Founded in 2015, XPeng is a leading Chinese smart electric vehicle company that designs, develops, manufactures, and markets EVs in China. Its products primarily target the growing base of technology-savvy middle-class consumers in the midrange to high-end segment in China's passenger vehicle market. The company sold over 141,000 EVs in 2023, accounting for about 2% of China's passenger new energy vehicle market. It is also a leader in autonomous driving technology.
Following our analysis of the options activities associated with XPeng, we pivot to a closer look at the company's own performance.
<h3>Where Is XPeng Standing Right Now?</h3>
<ul>
<li>Currently trading with a volume of 12,013,899, the XPEV's price is up by 2.13%, now at $9.59. </li>
<li>RSI readings suggest the stock is currently may be overbought.</li>
<li>Anticipated earnings release is in 54 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Expert Opinions on XPeng</h3>
1 market experts have recently issued ratings for this stock, with a consensus target price of $11.5.
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&#x2A; Showing optimism, an analyst from JP Morgan upgrades its rating to Overweight with a revised price target of $11. 
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XPeng's Options Frenzy: What You Need to Know

Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bullish stance on Workday (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WDAY#NASDAQ">WDAY</a>).
And retail traders should know.
We noticed this today when the trades showed up on publicly available options history that we track here at Benzinga.
Whether these are institutions or just wealthy individuals, we don't know. But when something this big happens with WDAY, it often means somebody knows something is about to happen.
So how do we know what these investors just did? 
Today, <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/?utm_source=insights">Benzinga</a>'s options scanner spotted 13 uncommon options trades for Workday.
This isn't normal.
The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 76% bullish and 7%, bearish.
Out of all of the special options we uncovered, 3 are puts, for a total amount of $112,330, and 10 are calls, for a total amount of $1,420,928.
<h3>Expected Price Movements</h3>
Based on the trading activity, it appears that the significant investors are aiming for a price territory stretching from $240.0 to $250.0 for Workday over the recent three months. 
<h3>Analyzing Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
In today's trading context, the average open interest for options of Workday stands at 683.5, with a total volume reaching 5,349.00. The accompanying chart delineates the progression of both call and put option volume and open interest for high-value trades in Workday, situated within the strike price corridor from $240.0 to $250.0, throughout the last 30 days.
<h3>Workday Option Activity Analysis: Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1726863424_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 style="text-align: right;">Open Interest</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>WDAY</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$15.9</td>
<td>$15.6</td>
<td>$15.73</td>
<td>$250.00</td>
<td>$225.6K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">753</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">673</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>WDAY</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$15.8</td>
<td>$15.7</td>
<td>$15.87</td>
<td>$250.00</td>
<td>$223.3K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">753</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">882</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>WDAY</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$16.1</td>
<td>$15.6</td>
<td>$15.85</td>
<td>$250.00</td>
<td>$205.0K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">753</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">222</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>WDAY</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$15.9</td>
<td>$15.7</td>
<td>$15.87</td>
<td>$250.00</td>
<td>$158.4K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">753</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">511</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>WDAY</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$15.9</td>
<td>$15.8</td>
<td>$15.86</td>
<td>$250.00</td>
<td>$156.8K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">753</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">386</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Workday</h3>
Workday is a software company that offers human capital management, or HCM, financial management, and business planning solutions. Known for being a cloud-only software provider, Workday is headquartered in Pleasanton, California. Founded in 2005, Workday now employs over 18,000 employees.
Having examined the options trading patterns of Workday, our attention now turns directly to the company. This shift allows us to delve into its present market position and performance
<h3>Current Position of Workday</h3>
<ul>
<li>Currently trading with a volume of 3,612,779, the WDAY's price is up by 0.35%, now at $248.29. </li>
<li>RSI readings suggest the stock is currently may be approaching oversold.</li>
<li>Anticipated earnings release is in 67 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What The Experts Say On Workday</h3>
A total of 5 professional analysts have given their take on this stock in the last 30 days, setting an average price target of $297.0.
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&#x2A; An analyst from Goldman Sachs has decided to maintain their Buy rating on Workday, which currently sits at a price target of $305. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Keybanc continues to hold a Overweight rating for Workday, targeting a price of $305. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Deutsche Bank continues to hold a Hold rating for Workday, targeting a price of $275. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Wells Fargo has decided to maintain their Overweight rating on Workday, which currently sits at a price target of $300. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from BMO Capital continues to hold a Outperform rating for Workday, targeting a price of $300. 
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Workday's Options: A Look at What the Big Money is Thinking

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The Federal Reserve&#8217;s decision cut interest rates by 0.5% on Wednesday <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/09/40943496/fed-rate-cut-eases-debt-refinancing-for-smaller-cloud-computing-firms-analyst-flags">may pull investors</a> away from money market funds and into longer duration bonds, according to a portfolio manager.
Total money market fund assets&nbsp;decreased by $20.02 billion to $6.30 trillion for a week ending on Wednesday, Sept. 18, the Investment Company Institute said. Among taxable money market funds, government funds&nbsp;decreased by $18.82 billion and prime funds decreased by $2.42 billion.&nbsp;
&#8220;Historically, we&#8217;ve seen more assets move into longer duration bonds when yields have fallen, and I think we&#8217;ve already seen some of that happen this year,&#8221; said Timothy Ng, a fixed-income portfolio manager with Capital Group.
&#8220;I expect this trend to continue as the Fed continues to cut rates,&#8221; he said.
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&#8220;I think some of that flow will go into both equities and bonds, but in terms of relative scale, it will likely depend on the outlook for the economy, valuations and market sentiment between the two asset classes.&#8221;
A lot of assets moved into the money markets in recent years because money market yields were very attractive, but that may no longer be the case as the Fed plans to make further rate cuts this year, he said.
&#8220;Now you&#8217;re not getting as much yield waiting around, and you run the risk of missing out on capital appreciation that comes with having more duration in your portfolio as yields fall,&#8221; he said.
Price Action: Exchange-traded funds that hold money market funds gained slightly into Friday&#8217;s late-afternoon trading.
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<li>iShares Short Treasury Bond ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SHV#NASDAQ">SHV</a>) gained 0.05%</li>
<li>BlackRock Short Maturity Bond ETF (BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NEAR#BATS">NEAR</a>) rose 0.06%</li>
<li>SPDR Bloomberg Barclays 1-3 Month T-Bill ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BIL#NYSE">BIL</a>) went up 0.044%</li>
<li>Invesco&nbsp;Ultra Short Duration ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GSY#NYSE">GSY</a>) picked up 0.07%</li>
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iBio (AMEX:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IBIO#AMEX">IBIO</a>) reported quarterly losses of $(6.50) per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $(7.41) by 12.28 percent. The company reported quarterly sales of $225.000 thousand which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $25.000 thousand by 800.00 percent.

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Financial giants have made a conspicuous bearish move on CrowdStrike Holdings. Our analysis of options history for CrowdStrike Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRWD#NASDAQ">CRWD</a>) revealed 44 unusual trades.
Delving into the details, we found 38% of traders were bullish, while 45% showed bearish tendencies. Out of all the trades we spotted, 12 were puts, with a value of $485,505, and 32 were calls, valued at $1,672,938.
<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 $160.0 and $350.0 for CrowdStrike Holdings, spanning the last three months.
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Trends</h3>
In today's trading context, the average open interest for options of CrowdStrike Holdings stands at 1009.16, with a total volume reaching 14,198.00. The accompanying chart delineates the progression of both call and put option volume and open interest for high-value trades in CrowdStrike Holdings, situated within the strike price corridor from $160.0 to $350.0, throughout the last 30 days.
<h3>CrowdStrike Holdings Call and Put Volume: 30-Day Overview</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1726862890_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Significant Options Trades Detected:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>CRWD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>10/18/24</td>
<td>$5.65</td>
<td>$5.6</td>
<td>$5.6</td>
<td>$310.00</td>
<td>$138.3K</td>
<td>2.9K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">775</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CRWD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>09/27/24</td>
<td>$29.65</td>
<td>$29.25</td>
<td>$29.45</td>
<td>$265.00</td>
<td>$115.0K</td>
<td>512</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">447</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CRWD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>09/27/24</td>
<td>$29.65</td>
<td>$29.25</td>
<td>$29.46</td>
<td>$265.00</td>
<td>$94.5K</td>
<td>512</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">447</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CRWD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>09/20/24</td>
<td>$19.1</td>
<td>$18.85</td>
<td>$18.85</td>
<td>$270.00</td>
<td>$94.2K</td>
<td>2.5K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">301</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CRWD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>09/27/24</td>
<td>$29.65</td>
<td>$28.95</td>
<td>$29.37</td>
<td>$265.00</td>
<td>$85.2K</td>
<td>512</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">447</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About CrowdStrike Holdings</h3>
CrowdStrike is a cloud-based cybersecurity company specializing in next-generation security verticals such as endpoint, cloud workload, identity, and security operations. CrowdStrike's primary offering is its Falcon platform that offers a proverbial single pane of glass for an enterprise to detect and respond to security threats attacking its IT infrastructure. The Texas-based firm was founded in 2011 and went public in 2019.
Following our analysis of the options activities associated with CrowdStrike Holdings, we pivot to a closer look at the company's own performance.
<h3>CrowdStrike Holdings's Current Market Status</h3>
<ul>
<li>Trading volume stands at 9,545,342, with CRWD's price up by 8.03%, positioned at $299.64.</li>
<li>RSI indicators show the stock to be may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Earnings announcement expected in 67 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Expert Opinions on CrowdStrike Holdings</h3>
Over the past month, 5 industry analysts have shared their insights on this stock, proposing an average target price of $322.4.
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&#x2A; An analyst from Raymond James has decided to maintain their Outperform rating on CrowdStrike Holdings, which currently sits at a price target of $275. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Rosenblatt persists with their Buy rating on CrowdStrike Holdings, maintaining a target price of $330. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Cantor Fitzgerald has decided to maintain their Overweight rating on CrowdStrike Holdings, which currently sits at a price target of $350. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Bernstein has decided to maintain their Outperform rating on CrowdStrike Holdings, which currently sits at a price target of $327. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Canaccord Genuity continues to hold a Buy rating for CrowdStrike Holdings, targeting a price of $330. 
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Nike, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NKE#NYSE">NKE</a>) is the latest company to take part in what has become a trend among big companies: bringing back an executive to assume <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/09/40954074/why-nike-shares-are-trading-higher-by-around-7-here-are-20-stocks-moving-premarket">the role of CEO</a>.
The sneaker giant <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/09/40957353/nikes-new-ceo-elliott-hill-to-focus-on-repairing-retailer-relations">announced on Thursday</a> the appointment of Elliott Hill, the company&#8217;s former president of consumer and marketplace who has been with Nike for three decades, as its new CEO to replace retiring CEO John Donahoe.
Nike is not alone in having an executive — the company&#8217;s former CEO, in many cases — return to the company to fill its top leadership post in a &#8220;Boomerang CEO&#8221; trend.
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<li>Bob Iger: Almost two years ago, Iger returned to The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIS#NYSE">DIS</a>) <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/entertainment/22/11/29798775/bob-iger-returns-as-disney-ceo-after-reports-of-growing-rift-with-bob-chapek">as its CEO</a> to replace CEO Bob Chapek. Iger previously served in that top role from 2005 to 2020. Last July, the company&#8217;s board voted unanimously to extend his CEO contract to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/23/07/33207650/disneys-board-votes-for-continuity-extends-ceo-igers-contract-to-2026">the end of 2026</a>.</li>
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<li>Howard Schulz: In April 2022, Schulz returned to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/22/03/26163125/starbucks-ceo-kevin-johnson-announces-retirement-founder-howard-schultz-to-return-in-interim-role">the CEO post</a> at Starbucks Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SBUX#NASDAQ">SBUX</a>) for the third time in an interim capacity to fill in for retiring CEO Kevin Johnson. Schulz founded the company and served as CEO first from 1986 to 2000 and again from 2008 to 2017. He stepped down as interim CEO in August to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/top-stories/24/08/40396716/starbucks-new-ceo-brian-niccol-boosts-company-valuation-by-over-15b-in-one-day-whats-his-net-worth">hand over the reins</a> to Brian Niccol, former CEO of Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CMG#NYSE">CMG</a>).</li>
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<li>Sam Altman: In November 2023, Altman <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/23/11/35911061/sam-altman-to-return-as-openai-ceo-as-new-board-collaborating-to-figure-out-details">returned as the CEO</a> of OpenAI just four days after he was ousted from the position. He was reinstated as CEO on Nov. 22, two days after employees demanded that Altman be given back his CEO job.</li>
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<li>Sergio Ermotti: In April 2023, Ermotti returned <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/large-cap/23/03/31546168/ubs-rehires-former-ceo-to-oversee-credit-suisse-takeover">as the CEO</a> of UBS Group AG (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UBS#NYSE">UBS</a>) to oversee its takeover of Credit Suisse. Ermotti, who assumed the position after CEO Ralph Hamers stepped down, was previously UBS&#8217; CEO from November 2011 to November 2020</li>
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<li>Nike rose 6.41% to $86.17</li>
<li>Walt Disney gained 0.11% to $93.55</li>
<li>Starbucks dropped 0.64% to $96.28</li>
<li>Under Armour edged up 0.87% to $7.55</li>
<li>UBS slipped 1.43% to $29.97</li>
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East West Bancorp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EWBC#NASDAQ">EWBC</a>) has been analyzed by 11 analysts in the last three months, revealing a diverse range of perspectives from bullish to bearish.
The table below offers a condensed view of their recent ratings, showcasing the changing sentiments over the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Bullish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Indifferent</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">5</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">5</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">2</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">4</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">2</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Analysts have set 12-month price targets for East West Bancorp, revealing an average target of $94.91, a high estimate of $105.00, and a low estimate of $80.00. This upward trend is evident, with the current average reflecting a 6.26% increase from the previous average price target of $89.32.
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1726862597_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Interpreting Analyst Ratings: A Closer Look</h2>
The standing of East West Bancorp among financial experts is revealed through an in-depth exploration of recent analyst actions. The summary below outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Brandon King</td>
<td>Truist Securities</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$93.00</td>
<td>$96.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Manan Gosalia</td>
<td>Morgan Stanley</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$103.00</td>
<td>$95.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Brandon King</td>
<td>Truist Securities</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$96.00</td>
<td>$80.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Andrew Terrell</td>
<td>Stephens &amp; Co.</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$95.00</td>
<td>$86.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>David Chiaverini</td>
<td>Wedbush</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Timur Braziler</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$95.00</td>
<td>$85.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Matthew Clark</td>
<td>Piper Sandler</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$92.00</td>
<td>$72.50</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Gary Tenner</td>
<td>DA Davidson</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
<td>$92.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Brandon King</td>
<td>Truist Securities</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$80.00</td>
<td>$86.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Elan Zanger</td>
<td>Jefferies</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$85.00</td>
<td>$94.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jared Shaw</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$105.00</td>
<td>$106.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Analysts frequently update their recommendations based on evolving market conditions and company performance. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their reaction to recent developments related to East West Bancorp. This information provides a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Gaining insights, analysts provide qualitative assessments, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings reflect expectations for the relative performance of East West Bancorp compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Delving into movements, analysts provide estimates for the future value of East West Bancorp's stock. This analysis reveals shifts in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
</ul>
Understanding these analyst evaluations alongside key financial indicators can offer valuable insights into East West Bancorp's market standing. Stay informed and make well-considered decisions with our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/EWBC/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights">Stay up to date on East West Bancorp analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>Unveiling the Story Behind East West Bancorp</h2>
East West Bancorp Inc is the holding company for East West Bank, a full-service commercial bank with cross-border operations concentrated in the United States and China. East-West Bank is one of a few U.S. based banks with a full banking license in China. The bank's cost strategy has increasingly focused on expanding its deposit base away from time deposits to commercial deposits. The bank has also taken part in entertainment partnerships between participants in China and Hollywood. Most of these efforts include financing the production and distribution of film and television projects. The bank leverages its cultural and regulatory knowledge in the U.S. and China to assist its customers in entering new markets. Most of its earning assets are in loans held for investment.
<h3>East West Bancorp: Delving into Financials</h3>
Market Capitalization: Positioned above industry average, the company's market capitalization underscores its superiority in size, indicative of a strong market presence.
Revenue Challenges: East West Bancorp's revenue growth over 3 months faced difficulties. As of 30 June, 2024, the company experienced a decline of approximately -1.41%. This indicates a decrease in top-line earnings. In comparison to its industry peers, the company stands out with a growth rate higher than the average among peers in the Financials sector.
Net Margin: East West Bancorp's financial strength is reflected in its exceptional net margin, which exceeds industry averages. With a remarkable net margin of 46.05%, the company showcases strong profitability and effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): East West Bancorp's ROE stands out, surpassing industry averages. With an impressive ROE of 4.05%, the company demonstrates effective use of equity capital and strong financial performance.
Return on Assets (ROA): East West Bancorp's ROA excels beyond industry benchmarks, reaching 0.4%. This signifies efficient management of assets and strong financial health.
Debt Management: East West Bancorp's debt-to-equity ratio is below industry norms, indicating a sound financial structure with a ratio of 0.5.
<h2>Analyst Ratings: Simplified</h2>
Analyst ratings serve as essential indicators of stock performance, provided by experts in banking and financial systems. These specialists diligently analyze company financial statements, participate in conference calls, and engage with insiders to generate quarterly ratings for individual stocks.
Some analysts publish their predictions for metrics such as growth estimates, earnings, and revenue to provide additional guidance with their ratings. When using analyst ratings, it is important to keep in mind that stock and sector analysts are also human and are only offering their opinions to investors.
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Wall Street analysts reacted by adjusting their rate cut forecasts more aggressively, reflecting expectations of a looser policy trajectory ahead.
Both gold prices and major U.S. stock indices, including the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/09/40941053/s-p-500-dow-jones-hit-record-highs-magnificent-7-add-400-billion-after-feds-histori">S&amp;P 500 and Dow Jones</a>, surged to record highs following the Fed&#8217;s decision.
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