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Cemex shares are trading lower after the company reported worse-than-expected Q1 sales results.

Moelis shares are trading lower after the company missed Q1 revenue estimates.

UBS analyst Joshua Spector maintains Methanex (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MEOH#NASDAQ">MEOH</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $59 to $62.

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Over the past 24 hours, Ethereum Classic's (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/etc/usd">ETC</a>) price has fallen 4.45% to $26.03. This continues its negative trend over the past week where it has experienced a 0.0% loss, moving from $26.11 to its current price. 
The chart below compares the price movement and volatility for Ethereum Classic over the past 24 hours (left) to its price movement over the past week (right). The gray bands are Bollinger Bands, measuring the volatility for both the daily and weekly price movements. The wider the bands are, or the larger the gray area is at any given moment, the larger the volatility.
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Ethereum Classic's trading volume has climbed 8.0% over the past week, moving in tandem, directionally, with the overall circulating supply of the coin, which has increased 0.0%. This brings the circulating supply to 146.73 million, which makes up an estimated 69.64% of its max supply of 210.70 million. According to our data, the current market cap ranking for ETC is #29 at $3.83 billion.
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Cryptocurrency Ethereum Classic Down More Than 4% Within 24 hours

Benchmark analyst David Williams reiterates MaxLinear (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MXL#NASDAQ">MXL</a>) with a Buy and maintains $28 price target.

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Polygon's (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/matic/usd">MATIC</a>) price has decreased 3.02% over the past 24 hours to $0.70. This is contrary to the coins performance over the past week where it has experienced an up-trend of 3.0%, moving from $0.69 to its current price.
The chart below compares the price movement and volatility for Polygon over the past 24 hours (left) to its price movement over the past week (right). The gray bands are Bollinger Bands, measuring the volatility for both the daily and weekly price movements. The wider the bands are, or the larger the gray area is at any given moment, the larger the volatility.
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The trading volume for the coin has increased 2.0% over the past week while the overall circulating supply of the coin has increased 0.45% to over 9.28 billion which makes up an estimated 92.83% of its max supply, which is 10.00 billion. The current market cap ranking for MATIC is #20 at $6.57 billion.
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Grown Rogue International Inc. (CSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GRIN#CSE">GRIN</a>) (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GRUSF#OTC">GRUSF</a>) has increased ownership in its Michigan operations from 52.2% to 80% via two transactions valued at $2.8 million.
The purchase price included $200,000 paid in cash and $2.6 million paid by way of four-year sellers&#8217; notes, the company said on Thursday.
Grown Rogue boosted its ownership in Golden Harvests, LLC, the entity that controls its Michigan operations, operating out of an 80,000 sq ft facility containing roughly 15,000 sq ft of flowering bench space.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Other Deal Details</h3>
<ul>
<li>Canopy Management, LLC holds a 60% interest in Golden Harvests and Canopy is 87% indirectly owned by Grown Rogue.</li>
<li>Under the deal, the company bought the total remaining minority interest in Canopy for $800,000, which includes a 20% down payment in cash and monthly payments for four years with an interest rate of 5.2% per annum.</li>
<li>Grown Rogue purchased 20% of the minority interest in Golden Harvests for $2 million, which includes minimum quarterly payments in cash for four years.</li>
<li>The transaction provides for a valuation of Golden Harvests at $10 million.</li>
<li>All payments owing to the sellers are expected to be completed with cash on hand and cash generated from operations.</li>
<li>The company retains the option to acquire the remaining 20% of Golden Harvests at a fair market valuation.</li>
<li>The minority interest in Golden Harvests is owned by Dave Pleitner, an insider of the company, and 8% of the interest in Canopy is owned by certain directors of the company.</li>
</ul>
&#8220;Michigan is such an important asset to our Company because it was the first market we proved we could migrate our operational excellence from Oregon to additional markets," said Obie Strickler, CEO of Grown Rogue. "Michigan has been a tremendous market for us, and we are thrilled to own a larger piece of this strong business. Michigan still has approximately 25,000 sq ft of facility that can be built out and we are in discussions to expand and optimize the additional capacity.&#8221;
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">GRUSF Price Action</h3>
Grown Rogue's shares traded 0.15% lower at $0.651 per share at the time of writing on Thursday morning.
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<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cannabis/24/03/37487000/grown-rogue-sets-sights-on-illinois-cannabis-market-with-strategic-expansion">Grown Rogue Sets Sights On Illinois Cannabis Market With Strategic Expansion</a></li>
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Lido Staked Ether's (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/">STETH</a>) price has decreased 3.32% over the past 24 hours to $3,105.08. This is contrary to the coins performance over the past week where it has experienced an up-trend of 1.0%, moving from $3,078.52 to its current price.
The chart below compares the price movement and volatility for Lido Staked Ether over the past 24 hours (left) to its price movement over the past week (right). The gray bands are Bollinger Bands, measuring the volatility for both the daily and weekly price movements. The wider the bands are, or the larger the gray area is at any given moment, the larger the volatility.
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The trading volume for the coin has decreased 26.0% over the past week, while the overall circulating supply of the coin has increased 0.42% to over 9.34 million. The current market cap ranking for STETH is #7 at $29.09 billion.
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UBS analyst Brennan Hawken maintains Moelis (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MC#NYSE">MC</a>) with a Sell and raises the price target from $45 to $47.

UBS Maintains Sell on Moelis, Raises Price Target to $47

Valerie L Jabbar, Senior Vice President at Kroger (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KR#NYSE">KR</a>), executed a substantial insider sell on April 24, according to an SEC filing.
What Happened: According to a Form 4 filing with the <a href="https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/0000056873/000095017024047476//Archives/edgar/data/56873/000095017024047476/0000950170-24-047476-index.htm">U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission</a> on Wednesday, Jabbar sold 15,000 shares of Kroger. The total transaction value is $832,800.
Kroger shares are trading down 0.12% at $56.08 at the time of this writing on Thursday morning.
<h3>Delving into Kroger's Background</h3>
Kroger is one of the largest grocery retailers in the United States with more than 2,700 stores across a portfolio of over 20 supermarket banners. The company touts its ingrained position across US communities, citing that it is a top-two grocer in most of its major market areas. Over one fourth of Kroger's roughly $110 billion in nonperishable and fresh food sales (about 75% of revenue) stems from its private-label portfolio, of which the company manufactures about 30% of units via its 33 food production plants. The firm also operates fuel stations and pharmacies at 60% and 80% of its locations, respectively.
<h3>Kroger: Financial Performance Dissected</h3>
Revenue Growth: Kroger displayed positive results in 3 months. As of 31 January, 2024, the company achieved a solid revenue growth rate of approximately 6.44%. This indicates a notable increase in the company's top-line earnings. When compared to others in the Consumer Staples sector, the company excelled with a growth rate higher than the average among peers.
Key Profitability Indicators:
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Gross Margin: The company faces challenges with a low gross margin of 22.72%, suggesting potential difficulties in cost control and profitability compared to its peers.
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Earnings per Share (EPS): Kroger's EPS outshines the industry average, indicating a strong bottom-line trend with a current EPS of 1.01.
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Debt Management: Kroger's debt-to-equity ratio surpasses industry norms, standing at 1.66. This suggests the company carries a substantial amount of debt, posing potential financial challenges.
Analyzing Market Valuation:
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Price to Earnings (P/E) Ratio: Kroger's current Price to Earnings (P/E) ratio of 18.97 is higher than the industry average, indicating that the stock may be overvalued according to market sentiment.
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Price to Sales (P/S) Ratio: The P/S ratio of 0.27 is lower than the industry average, implying a discounted valuation for Kroger's stock in relation to sales performance.
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EV/EBITDA Analysis (Enterprise Value to its Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation &amp; Amortization): Kroger's EV/EBITDA ratio, lower than industry averages at 8.06, indicates attractively priced shares.
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Market Capitalization: Positioned above industry average, the company's market capitalization underscores its superiority in size, indicative of a strong market presence.
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<h3>Why Insider Transactions Are Key in Investment Decisions</h3>
In the complex landscape of investment decisions, investors should approach insider transactions as part of a comprehensive analysis, considering various elements.
In the context of legal matters, the term "insider" refers to any officer, director, or beneficial owner holding more than ten percent of a company's equity securities, as outlined by Section 12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This includes executives in the c-suite and significant hedge funds. Such insiders are obligated to report their transactions through a Form 4 filing, which must be completed within two business days of the transaction.
Pointing towards optimism, a company insider's new purchase signals their positive anticipation for the stock to rise.
Despite insider sells not always signaling a bearish sentiment, they can be driven by various factors.
<h3>Navigating the World of Insider Transaction Codes</h3>
Examining transactions, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/investing-tools">investors</a> often concentrate on those unfolding in the open market, meticulously detailed in Table I of the Form 4 filing. A P in Box 3 denotes a purchase, while S signifies a sale. Transaction code C indicates the conversion of an option, and transaction code A denotes a grant, award, or other acquisition of securities from the company.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/sec/insider-trades/search/index?company_cik=0000056873">Check Out The Full List Of Kroger's Insider Trades.</a>
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Insider Transaction: Valerie L Jabbar Sells $832K Worth Of Kroger Shares

Whales with a lot of money to spend have taken a noticeably bearish stance on Micron Technology.
Looking at options history for Micron Technology (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MU#NASDAQ">MU</a>) we detected 20 trades.
If we consider the specifics of each trade, it is accurate to state that 25% of the investors opened trades with bullish expectations and 55% with bearish.
From the overall spotted trades, 11 are puts, for a total amount of $982,938 and 9, calls, for a total amount of $504,492.
<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 $65.0 and $150.0 for Micron Technology, spanning the last three months.
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Development</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 Micron Technology'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 Micron Technology's whale trades within a strike price range from $65.0 to $150.0 in the last 30 days. 
<h3>Micron Technology Option Volume And Open Interest Over Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1714057289_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 style="text-align: right;">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>MU</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>09/20/24</td>
<td>$6.0</td>
<td>$5.9</td>
<td>$6.0</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
<td>$450.0K</td>
<td>911</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">2</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MU</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/21/24</td>
<td>$4.45</td>
<td>$4.4</td>
<td>$4.4</td>
<td>$120.00</td>
<td>$195.3K</td>
<td>10.0K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">259</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MU</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$8.4</td>
<td>$8.35</td>
<td>$8.35</td>
<td>$95.00</td>
<td>$137.7K</td>
<td>1.9K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">165</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MU</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>05/17/24</td>
<td>$5.45</td>
<td>$5.4</td>
<td>$5.41</td>
<td>$110.00</td>
<td>$64.8K</td>
<td>6.5K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">161</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MU</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>09/20/24</td>
<td>$8.1</td>
<td>$8.0</td>
<td>$8.0</td>
<td>$105.00</td>
<td>$61.6K</td>
<td>697</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">2</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Micron Technology</h3>
Micron is one of the largest semiconductor companies in the world, specializing in memory and storage chips. Its primary revenue stream comes from dynamic random access memory, or DRAM, and it also has minority exposure to not-and or NAND, flash chips. Micron serves a global customer base, selling chips into data centers, mobile phones, consumer electronics, and industrial and automotive applications. The firm is vertically integrated.
In light of the recent options history for Micron Technology, it's now appropriate to focus on the company itself. We aim to explore its current performance.
<h3>Current Position of Micron Technology</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a trading volume of 5,354,997, the price of MU is down by -2.28%, reaching $109.23.</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 62 days from now.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Professional Analyst Ratings for Micron Technology</h3>
In the last month, 5 experts released ratings on this stock with an average target price of $146.8.
<ul>
<li>An analyst from Keybanc has decided to maintain their Overweight rating on Micron Technology, which currently sits at a price target of $150. </li>
<li>An analyst from Cantor Fitzgerald has decided to maintain their Overweight rating on Micron Technology, which currently sits at a price target of $150. </li>
<li>An analyst from Citigroup persists with their Buy rating on Micron Technology, maintaining a target price of $150. </li>
<li>An analyst from Stifel persists with their Buy rating on Micron Technology, maintaining a target price of $140. </li>
<li>An analyst from B of A Securities has decided to maintain their Buy rating on Micron Technology, which currently sits at a price target of $144. </li>
</ul>
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Decoding Micron Technology's Options Activity: What's the Big Picture?

Aimee Katz, 10% Owner at Zurn Elkay Water (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ZWS#NYSE">ZWS</a>), reported an insider sell on April 24, according to a new SEC filing. 
What Happened: Katz's recent Form 4 filing with the <a href="https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/0001439288/000110465924051269//Archives/edgar/data/1439288/000110465924051269/0001104659-24-051269-index.htm">U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission</a> on Wednesday unveiled the sale of 249,582 shares of Zurn Elkay Water. The total transaction value is $7,996,607.
The latest market snapshot at Thursday morning reveals Zurn Elkay Water shares down by 0.0%, trading at $32.12.
<h3>Delving into Zurn Elkay Water's Background</h3>
Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corp designs procure, manufactures, and markets a range of clean water solutions for drinking water, hygiene, and sustainable water management. The Zurn Elkay product portfolio includes professional-grade water control and safety, water distribution and drainage, drinking water, finish plumbing, hygienic, environmental and site works products for public and private spaces.
<h3>Understanding the Numbers: Zurn Elkay Water's Finances</h3>
Revenue Growth: Zurn Elkay Water's remarkable performance in 3 months is evident. As of 31 December, 2023, the company achieved an impressive revenue growth rate of 4.85%. This signifies a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. As compared to its peers, the company achieved a growth rate higher than the average among peers in Industrials sector.
Profitability Metrics: Unlocking Value
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<li>
Gross Margin: The company maintains a high gross margin of 43.69%, indicating strong cost management and profitability compared to its peers.
</li>
<li>
Earnings per Share (EPS): Zurn Elkay Water's EPS reflects a decline, falling below the industry average with a current EPS of 0.08.
</li>
</ul>
Debt Management: Zurn Elkay Water's debt-to-equity ratio is below the industry average. With a ratio of 0.34, the company relies less on debt financing, maintaining a healthier balance between debt and equity, which can be viewed positively by investors.
Valuation Metrics: A Closer Look
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<li>
Price to Earnings (P/E) Ratio: The current Price to Earnings ratio of 49.42 is higher than the industry average, indicating the stock is priced at a premium level according to the market sentiment.
</li>
<li>
Price to Sales (P/S) Ratio: With a relatively high Price to Sales ratio of 3.7 as compared to the industry average, the stock might be considered overvalued based on sales performance.
</li>
<li>
EV/EBITDA Analysis (Enterprise Value to its Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation &amp; Amortization): Zurn Elkay Water's EV/EBITDA ratio stands at 20.99, surpassing industry benchmarks. This places the company in a position with a higher-than-average market valuation.
</li>
</ul>
Market Capitalization Perspectives: The company's market capitalization falls below industry averages, signaling a relatively smaller size compared to peers. This positioning may be influenced by factors such as perceived growth potential or operational scale.
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<h3>Why Insider Transactions Are Important</h3>
Insider transactions are not the sole determinant of investment choices, but they are a factor worth considering.
In the realm of legality, an "insider" is defined as any officer, director, or beneficial owner holding more than ten percent of a company's equity securities under Section 12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This includes executives in the c-suite and major hedge funds. These insiders are required to disclose their transactions through a Form 4 filing, to be submitted within two business days of the transaction.
Notably, when a company insider makes a new purchase, it is considered an indicator of their positive expectations for the stock.
Conversely, insider sells may not necessarily signal a bearish stance on the stock and can be motivated by various factors.
<h3>Navigating the World of Insider Transaction Codes</h3>
Surveying the realm of stock transactions, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/investing-tools">investors</a> often give prominence to those unfolding in the open market, systematically detailed in Table I of the Form 4 filing. A P in Box 3 indicates a purchase, while S signifies a sale. Transaction code C denotes the conversion of an option, and transaction code A denotes a grant, award, or other acquisition of securities from the company.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/sec/insider-trades/search/index?company_cik=0001439288">Check Out The Full List Of Zurn Elkay Water's Insider Trades.</a>
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Aimee Katz Takes Money Off The Table, Sells $8.00M In Zurn Elkay Water Stock

Making a noteworthy insider sell on April 24, April Jalazo, 10% Owner at Zurn Elkay Water (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ZWS#NYSE">ZWS</a>), is reported in the latest SEC filing.
What Happened: Jalazo opted to sell 249,582 shares of Zurn Elkay Water, according to a Form 4 filing with the <a href="https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/0001439288/000110465924051271//Archives/edgar/data/1439288/000110465924051271/0001104659-24-051271-index.htm">U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission</a> on Wednesday. The transaction's total worth stands at $7,996,607.
The latest update on Thursday morning shows Zurn Elkay Water shares down by 0.0%, trading at $32.12.
<h3>All You Need to Know About Zurn Elkay Water</h3>
Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corp designs procure, manufactures, and markets a range of clean water solutions for drinking water, hygiene, and sustainable water management. The Zurn Elkay product portfolio includes professional-grade water control and safety, water distribution and drainage, drinking water, finish plumbing, hygienic, environmental and site works products for public and private spaces.
<h3>Key Indicators: Zurn Elkay Water's Financial Health</h3>
Revenue Growth: Zurn Elkay Water displayed positive results in 3 months. As of 31 December, 2023, the company achieved a solid revenue growth rate of approximately 4.85%. This indicates a notable increase in the company's top-line earnings. When compared to others in the Industrials sector, the company excelled with a growth rate higher than the average among peers.
Key Profitability Indicators:
<ul>
<li>
Gross Margin: The company maintains a high gross margin of 43.69%, indicating strong cost management and profitability compared to its peers.
</li>
<li>
Earnings per Share (EPS): With an EPS below industry norms, Zurn Elkay Water exhibits below-average bottom-line performance with a current EPS of 0.08.
</li>
</ul>
Debt Management: With a below-average debt-to-equity ratio of 0.34, Zurn Elkay Water adopts a prudent financial strategy, indicating a balanced approach to debt management.
Valuation Metrics: A Closer Look
<ul>
<li>
Price to Earnings (P/E) Ratio: The current Price to Earnings ratio of 49.42 is higher than the industry average, indicating the stock is priced at a premium level according to the market sentiment.
</li>
<li>
Price to Sales (P/S) Ratio: The current P/S ratio of 3.7 is above industry norms, reflecting an elevated valuation for Zurn Elkay Water's stock and potential overvaluation based on sales performance.
</li>
<li>
EV/EBITDA Analysis (Enterprise Value to its Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation &amp; Amortization): Zurn Elkay Water's EV/EBITDA ratio, surpassing industry averages at 20.99, positions it with an above-average valuation in the market.
</li>
</ul>
Market Capitalization: Indicating a reduced size compared to industry averages, the company's market capitalization poses unique challenges.
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<h3>Understanding the Significance of Insider Transactions</h3>
Insightful as they may be, insider transactions should be considered alongside a thorough examination of other investment criteria.
From a legal standpoint, the term "insider" pertains to any officer, director, or beneficial owner holding more than ten percent of a company's equity securities as outlined in Section 12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This encompasses executives in the c-suite and significant hedge funds. These insiders are mandated to inform the public of their transactions through a Form 4 filing, to be submitted within two business days of the transaction.
A company insider's new purchase is a indicator of their positive anticipation for a rise in the stock.
While insider sells may not necessarily reflect a bearish view and can be motivated by various factors.
<h3>Essential Transaction Codes Unveiled</h3>
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/investing-tools">Investors</a> prefer focusing on transactions that take place in the open market, indicated in Table I of the Form 4 filing. A P in Box 3 indicates a purchase, while S indicates a sale. Transaction code C indicates the conversion of an option, and transaction code A indicates grant, award or other acquisition of securities from the company.
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Deep-pocketed investors have adopted a bullish approach towards Unity Software (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/U#NYSE">U</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 U usually suggests something big is about to happen.
We gleaned this information from our observations today when Benzinga's options scanner highlighted 10 extraordinary options activities for Unity Software. This level of activity is out of the ordinary.
The general mood among these heavyweight investors is divided, with 50% leaning bullish and 20% bearish. Among these notable options, 5 are puts, totaling $153,595, and 5 are calls, amounting to $359,127.
<h3>Predicted Price Range</h3>
Analyzing the Volume and Open Interest in these contracts, it seems that the big players have been eyeing a price window from $19.0 to $40.0 for Unity Software during the past quarter. 
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Trends</h3>
Examining the volume and open interest provides crucial insights into stock research. This information is key in gauging liquidity and interest levels for Unity Software's options at certain strike prices. Below, we present a snapshot of the trends in volume and open interest for calls and puts across Unity Software's significant trades, within a strike price range of $19.0 to $40.0, over the past month.
<h3>Unity Software Call and Put Volume: 30-Day Overview</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1714057284_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>U</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>11/15/24</td>
<td>$6.75</td>
<td>$6.65</td>
<td>$6.75</td>
<td>$19.00</td>
<td>$141.0K</td>
<td>437</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>U</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>09/20/24</td>
<td>$6.1</td>
<td>$6.05</td>
<td>$6.1</td>
<td>$19.00</td>
<td>$71.3K</td>
<td>457</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>U</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>11/15/24</td>
<td>$2.8</td>
<td>$2.75</td>
<td>$2.75</td>
<td>$29.00</td>
<td>$63.2K</td>
<td>375</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">230</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>U</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$17.75</td>
<td>$17.4</td>
<td>$17.42</td>
<td>$40.00</td>
<td>$43.5K</td>
<td>2.2K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>U</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>11/15/24</td>
<td>$5.8</td>
<td>$5.7</td>
<td>$5.79</td>
<td>$21.00</td>
<td>$42.3K</td>
<td>3</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Unity Software</h3>
Unity Software Inc provides a software platform for creating and operating interactive, real-time 3D content. The platform can be used to create, run, and monetize interactive, real-time 2D and 3D content for mobile phones, tablets, PCs, consoles, and augmented and virtual reality devices. The business is spread across the United States, Greater China, EMEA, APAC, and Other Americas, of which key revenue is derived from the EMEA region. The products are used in the gaming industry, architecture and construction sector, animation industry, and designing sector.
Having examined the options trading patterns of Unity Software, our attention now turns directly to the company. This shift allows us to delve into its present market position and performance
<h3>Where Is Unity Software Standing Right Now?</h3>
<ul>
<li>Trading volume stands at 1,642,320, with U's price down by -3.1%, positioned at $22.84.</li>
<li>RSI indicators show the stock to be may be oversold.</li>
<li>Earnings announcement expected in 14 days.</li>
</ul>
Options are a riskier asset compared to just trading the stock, but they have higher profit potential. Serious options traders manage this risk by educating themselves daily, scaling in and out of trades, following more than one indicator, and following the markets closely.
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Decoding Unity Software's Options Activity: What's the Big Picture?

Over the past 24 hours, Chainlink's (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/link/usd">LINK</a>) price has fallen 3.72% to $14.44. This is opposite to its positive trend over the past week where it has experienced a 7.0% gain, moving from $13.56 to its current price. 
The chart below compares the price movement and volatility for Chainlink over the past 24 hours (left) to its price movement over the past week (right). The gray bands are Bollinger Bands, measuring the volatility for both the daily and weekly price movements. The wider the bands are, or the larger the gray area is at any given moment, the larger the volatility.
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1714057277_0.png" alt="price_chart" />
Chainlink's trading volume has climbed 3.0% over the past week along with the circulating supply of the coin, which has increased 0.58%. This brings the circulating supply to 587.10 million, which makes up an estimated 58.71% of its max supply of 1.00 billion. According to our data, the current market cap ranking for LINK is #18 at $8.51 billion.
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Two-year agreement among Rogers, Amazon and the&nbsp;NHL brings live games to more fans across more devices
TORONTO, April 25, 2024 /CNW/ -&nbsp;Amazon (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>), Rogers Communications, and the National Hockey League (NHL) today announced a milestone two-year agreement in Canada to bring hockey fans Monday night NHL hockey exclusively on Prime Video.
Prime Monday Night Hockey
Prime Monday Night Hockey&nbsp;will stream all national regular season Monday night NHL games in English for the 2024/25 and 2025/26 NHL seasons. The deal is the NHL&#39;s first exclusive national broadcast package with a digital-only streaming service in Canada.&nbsp;The Prime Monday Night Hockey package, produced by Prime Video, will feature a new broadcast team offering in-depth analysis and play-by-play coverage, and stream live exclusively to Prime members in Canada.
&quot;Rogers&#39; partnership with the NHL has been incredibly successful and integral to Sportsnet&#39;s leadership as the number one sports media brand in Canada,&quot; said Colette Watson, President, Rogers Sports &amp; Media. &quot;Today&#39;s content ecosystem is evolving, and we&#39;re really pleased to work with Amazon to continue to grow the game and help hockey fans watch games when and where they want.&quot;
&quot;With Prime Monday Night Hockey, we&#39;re offering our customers even more from their Prime membership,&quot; said Magda Grace, head of Prime Video, Canada, Australia and New Zealand. &quot;We&#39;re committed to driving more innovation for fans as we bring the NHL into more Canadian homes and across more devices on Monday nights than ever before. We&#39;re thrilled to be offering Prime Monday Night Hockey as part of our one-stop entertainment destination, which includes add-on channels like Sportsnet for even more hockey and sports content, the latest movies to rent or buy, popular and award-winning Amazon Originals to stream with Prime, and so much more.&quot;&nbsp;
&quot;We are thrilled to collaborate with Amazon and Rogers on this project. Amazon has a strong track record of presenting sports on Prime Video in a highly innovative and viewer-friendly manner,&quot; said David Proper, NHL Senior Executive Vice President, Media &amp; International Strategy. &quot;We are committed to serving hockey fans and reaching new audiences with our robust content distribution strategy that brings viewers exciting NHL content to a multitude of streaming services. With this groundbreaking partnership, we are continuing to stay true to that goal.&quot;&nbsp;
At&nbsp;the beginning of the 2023/24 hockey season, Sportsnet launched on Prime Video Channels in Canada. Today&#39;s announcement builds on the 12-year landmark agreement between Rogers and the NHL that was announced in November 2013. Since 2021, the NHL has worked with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to deliver new in-game analytics and video highlights to enhance fan experiences.&nbsp;

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Amazon And Rogers Communications Announce 2-Year Agreement For Prime Video To Become The Home Of National Monday Night NHL Games In Canada Beginning In 2024-25 Season, With Prime Monday Night Hockey

Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bearish stance on Home Depot (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HD#NYSE">HD</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 HD, 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 12 uncommon options trades for Home Depot.
This isn't normal.
The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 8% bullish and 50%, bearish.
Out of all of the special options we uncovered, 6 are puts, for a total amount of $1,159,613, and 6 are calls, for a total amount of $224,955.
<h3>Projected Price Targets</h3>
After evaluating the trading volumes and Open Interest, it's evident that the major market movers are focusing on a price band between $325.0 and $420.0 for Home Depot, spanning the last three months.
<h3>Analyzing Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
Examining the volume and open interest provides crucial insights into stock research. This information is key in gauging liquidity and interest levels for Home Depot's options at certain strike prices. Below, we present a snapshot of the trends in volume and open interest for calls and puts across Home Depot's significant trades, within a strike price range of $325.0 to $420.0, over the past month.
<h3>Home Depot Option Volume And Open Interest Over Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1714057278_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 style="text-align: right;">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>HD</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/21/24</td>
<td>$19.55</td>
<td>$18.95</td>
<td>$18.95</td>
<td>$340.00</td>
<td>$847.1K</td>
<td>4.7K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>HD</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>05/10/24</td>
<td>$28.35</td>
<td>$26.65</td>
<td>$27.63</td>
<td>$357.50</td>
<td>$138.1K</td>
<td>0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">70</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>HD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>07/19/24</td>
<td>$14.9</td>
<td>$14.65</td>
<td>$14.75</td>
<td>$330.00</td>
<td>$66.3K</td>
<td>68</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">108</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>HD</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>05/10/24</td>
<td>$30.25</td>
<td>$28.65</td>
<td>$29.45</td>
<td>$357.50</td>
<td>$58.9K</td>
<td>0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>HD</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>05/17/24</td>
<td>$17.7</td>
<td>$17.25</td>
<td>$17.7</td>
<td>$345.00</td>
<td>$56.6K</td>
<td>2.9K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">3</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Home Depot</h3>
Home Depot is the world's largest home improvement specialty retailer, operating more than 2,300 warehouse-format stores offering more than 30,000 products in store and 1 million products online in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Its stores offer numerous building materials, home improvement products, lawn and garden products, and decor products and provide various services, including home improvement installation services and tool and equipment rentals. The acquisition of distributor Interline Brands in 2015 allowed Home Depot to enter the maintenance, repair, and operations business, which has been expanded through the tie-up with HD Supply (2020). Moreover, the additions of the Company Store brought textile exposure to the lineup, while Redi Carpet added multifamily flooring.
After a thorough review of the options trading surrounding Home Depot, 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 Home Depot</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a volume of 869,240, the price of HD is down -0.89% at $330.05. </li>
<li>RSI indicators hint that the underlying stock may be oversold.</li>
<li>Next earnings are expected to be released in 19 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What Analysts Are Saying About Home Depot</h3>
In the last month, 5 experts released ratings on this stock with an average target price of $398.0.
<ul>
<li>In a cautious move, an analyst from HSBC downgraded its rating to Reduce, setting a price target of $323. </li>
<li>Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Truist Securities continues to hold a Buy rating for Home Depot, targeting a price of $417. </li>
<li>An analyst from Evercore ISI Group has decided to maintain their Outperform rating on Home Depot, which currently sits at a price target of $415. </li>
<li>Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Evercore ISI Group keeps a Outperform rating on Home Depot with a target price of $425. </li>
<li>An analyst from Wedbush persists with their Outperform rating on Home Depot, maintaining a target price of $410. </li>
</ul>
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Spotlight on Home Depot: Analyzing the Surge in Options Activity

It was reported on April 24, that Ice Mountain LLC, 10% Owner at Zurn Elkay Water (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ZWS#NYSE">ZWS</a>) executed a significant insider sell, according to an SEC filing.
What Happened: A Form 4 filing with the <a href="https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/0001439288/000110465924051272//Archives/edgar/data/1439288/000110465924051272/0001104659-24-051272-index.htm">U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission</a> on Wednesday outlined that LLC executed a sale of 249,582 shares of Zurn Elkay Water with a total value of $7,996,607.
The latest market snapshot at Thursday morning reveals Zurn Elkay Water shares down by 0.0%, trading at $32.12.
<h3>Discovering Zurn Elkay Water: A Closer Look</h3>
Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corp designs procure, manufactures, and markets a range of clean water solutions for drinking water, hygiene, and sustainable water management. The Zurn Elkay product portfolio includes professional-grade water control and safety, water distribution and drainage, drinking water, finish plumbing, hygienic, environmental and site works products for public and private spaces.
<h3>Zurn Elkay Water: Delving into Financials</h3>
Positive Revenue Trend: Examining Zurn Elkay Water's financials over 3 months reveals a positive narrative. The company achieved a noteworthy revenue growth rate of 4.85% as of 31 December, 2023, showcasing a substantial increase in top-line earnings. As compared to its peers, the company achieved a growth rate higher than the average among peers in Industrials sector.
Key Profitability Indicators:
<ul>
<li>
Gross Margin: The company sets a benchmark with a high gross margin of 43.69%, reflecting superior cost management and profitability compared to its peers.
</li>
<li>
Earnings per Share (EPS): Zurn Elkay Water's EPS is below the industry average. The company faced challenges with a current EPS of 0.08. This suggests a potential decline in earnings.
</li>
</ul>
Debt Management: The company maintains a balanced debt approach with a debt-to-equity ratio below industry norms, standing at 0.34.
Assessing Valuation Metrics:
<ul>
<li>
Price to Earnings (P/E) Ratio: The current Price to Earnings ratio of 49.42 is higher than the industry average, indicating the stock is priced at a premium level according to the market sentiment.
</li>
<li>
Price to Sales (P/S) Ratio: The current P/S ratio of 3.7 is above industry norms, reflecting an elevated valuation for Zurn Elkay Water's stock and potential overvaluation based on sales performance.
</li>
<li>
EV/EBITDA Analysis (Enterprise Value to its Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation &amp; Amortization): Zurn Elkay Water's EV/EBITDA ratio, surpassing industry averages at 20.99, positions it with an above-average valuation in the market.
</li>
</ul>
Market Capitalization Perspectives: The company's market capitalization falls below industry averages, signaling a relatively smaller size compared to peers. This positioning may be influenced by factors such as perceived growth potential or operational scale.
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<h3>Why Insider Transactions Are Key in Investment Decisions</h3>
In the complex landscape of investment decisions, investors should approach insider transactions as part of a comprehensive analysis, considering various elements.
Within the legal framework, an "insider" is defined as any officer, director, or beneficial owner holding more than ten percent of a company's equity securities as per Section 12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This includes executives in the c-suite and major hedge funds. These insiders are mandated to disclose their transactions through a Form 4 filing, to be submitted within two business days of the transaction.
The initiation of a new purchase by a company insider serves as a strong indication that they expect the stock to rise.
However, insider sells may not always signal a bearish view and can be influenced by various factors.
<h3>Transaction Codes Worth Your Attention</h3>
Digging into the details of stock transactions, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/investing-tools">investors</a> frequently turn their attention to those taking place in the open market, as outlined in Table I of the Form 4 filing. A P in Box 3 indicates a purchase, while S signifies a sale. Transaction code C signals the conversion of an option, and transaction code A denotes a grant, award, or other acquisition of securities from the company.
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