Yuma Energy (OTC:YUMAQ) Stock, Quote.Headers.trade-ideas

Yuma Energy Inc is active in the oil and gas domain. It is an oil and gas company focused on the acquisition, development, and exploration of conventional and unconventional oil and natural gas resources in the United States Gulf Coast and California. Its operations are focused on onshore assets located in central and southern Louisiana, where it is targeting the Austin Chalk, Tuscaloosa, Wilcox, Frio, Marg Tex and Hackberry formations. In addition, it has a non-operated position in the Bakken Shale in North Dakota and operated positions in Kern and Santa Barbara Counties in California. It also holds operated and non-operated properties in southeast Texas containing both conventional and unconventional properties located in Jefferson and Madison counties.

Yuma Energy Inc

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News

TOVX

Theriva Biologics Has Received A Decision to Grant European Patent Number EP3965804 Titled "Beta-Lactamase Compositions For Treatment Of Graft Versus Host Disease"

<p>Wednesday&#8217;s release of the December Consumer Price Index will provide fresh insights into inflation's trajectory, potentially influencing the Federal Reserve&#8217;s policy stance amid mounting <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/interest-rates">uncertainty over interest rates.</a></p>
<p>The eagerly awaited report follows Tuesday&#8217;s release of the Producer Price Index for December, which showed wholesale prices advancing 3.3% year-over-year, slightly below <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/42973016/producer-prices-rise-less-than-expected-offer-opportunity-for-market-rebound">the 3.4% expected. </a></p>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">December CPI Preview: What To Watch</h3>
<p>The headline inflation rate is projected to rise 2.9% year-over-year, according to TradingEconomics, marking an increase from November's 2.7% pace. On a monthly basis, headline inflation is expected to grow by 0.3%, maintaining the same pace as the prior month.</p>
<p>Core inflation, which excludes volatile food and energy prices, is forecasted to remain steady at 3.3% year-over-year, while core prices are anticipated to advance 0.2% month-over-month, down from 0.3% in November. </p>
<p>Bank of America economist <strong>Stephen Juneau</strong> said his team expects core CPI to register a "soft 0.3% m/m, with risks of rounding down to 0.2%."</p>
<p>Juneau anticipates cooling in core goods prices while core services remain largely unchanged. Categories like airfares and lodging, which surprised to the upside in November, are projected to moderate.</p>
<p>"Shelter prices have cooled relative to earlier in 2024, but there is still room for improvement," Juneau added.</p>
<p>Juneau also indicated that the Fed is likely to remain on hold for an extended period but flagged the risk of a rate hike if inflation remains sticky. </p>
<p>&#8220;If core PCE inflation exceeds 3% and long-term inflation expectations become unanchored, hikes will be in play,&#8221; he said.</p>
<p><figure class="wp-block-table is-style-stripes"><br />
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Metric</th>
<th>Econ. consensus</th>
<th>November 2024</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td><strong>Headline CPI YoY</strong></td>
<td>2.9%</td>
<td>2.7%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>Headline CPI MoM</strong></td>
<td>0.3%</td>
<td>0.3%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>Core CPI YoY</strong></td>
<td>3.3%</td>
<td>3.3%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>Core CPI MoM</strong></td>
<td>0.3%</td>
<td>0.2%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<p></p></figure></p>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Betting Markets Signal Confidence In Inflation Staying Elevated</h3>
<p>According to data from CFTC-regulated prediction platform Kalshi:</p>
<ul>
<li>There is a 99% probability of headline inflation coming in above 2.7% year-over-year.</li>
<li>75% probability it exceeds 2.8%.</li>
<li>28% probability it surpasses 2.9%.</li>
<li>Just 2% probability it breaks the 3.0% level.</li>
</ul>
<p>Traders betting on headline CPI above 2.9% – an outcome that would top economist consensus estimates – stand to receive $3 for every $1 wagered if the event resolves to YES.</p>
<p><iframe loading="lazy" style="border: 0;" src="https://kalshi.com/external-widgets/events/KXCPIYOY-24DEC?color_scheme=light&amp;widget_size=large&amp;utm_campaign=benzingawidget" width="552px" height="400px"></iframe></p>
<p>For core CPI, the market shows:</p>
<ul>
<li>A 99% chance it comes in above 2.9%.</li>
<li>96% probability it surpasses 3.0%.</li>
<li>93% chance it breaks 3.1%.</li>
<li>62% chance it exceeds 3.2%.</li>
<li>Only a 20% probability it rises above 3.3%.</li>
</ul>
<p>A $1 wager on core CPI exceeding 3.3% could yield $4 if the event resolves positively.</p>
<p>Betting on monthly shelter inflation also reflects significant interest:</p>
<ul>
<li>99% chance shelter inflation exceeds 0.1%.</li>
<li>81% chance it surpasses 0.2%.</li>
<li>A 51% probability it comes in above 0.3%.</li>
<li>A slim 7% chance it breaks 0.4%.</li>
</ul>
<p>Those betting $1 on shelter inflation exceeding 0.4% stand to win $5 for every $1 wagered if the outcome resolves to YES.</p>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Fed&#8217;s Dilemma: Hawkish Or Dovish?</h3>
<p>The December inflation data will play a pivotal role in shaping expectations for the Federal Reserve's next policy moves. </p>
<p>While Fed futures currently assign a 97% chance of holding rates steady in January and 78% in March, inflation&#8217;s persistence above the Fed's 2% target is complicating the outlook for 2025.</p>
<p>Bank of America no longer anticipates rate cuts this year, revising its forecast following December&#8217;s stronger-than-expected jobs report. "Inflation appears to have stalled moderately above the Fed&#8217;s target," Juneau said. The bank also flagged the risk of debates shifting towards rate hikes. </p>
<p>Fed futures point to a 55% chance of a rate cut by June, but that likelihood increases to 70% by October, as per the CME FedWatch Tool. However, if inflation prints above expectations, markets could see further delays in rate cuts, with the first reduction potentially pushed into late 2025 or even 2026.</p>
<p>Conversely, a lower-than-expected inflation print could bolster the case for cuts as early as mid-2025, reinforcing speculation of monetary easing by summer.</p>
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Analyst Color

Macro Economic Events

Econ #s

Economics

All Eyes On December Inflation: Betting Odds Signal Risk Of Fed Struggling To Tame

<p><strong>Applied Digital Corporation</strong> (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/APLD#NASDAQ">APLD</a>) shares are trading higher Tuesday after the company <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/01/g42969804/applied-digital-agrees-to-build-a-partnership-with-macquarie-asset-management-for-funding-of-up-to">secured a significant $5 billion financing agreement </a>with Macquarie Asset Management to fund the growth of its high-performance computing (HPC) data centers.</p>
<p><strong>What To Know: </strong>The deal will involve MAM investing up to $900 million in the Ellendale HPC Campus and grants MAM the right to invest an additional $4.1 billion in Applied Digital&#8217;s future HPC projects. Applied Digital will retain an 85% ownership stake in its HPC assets, minimizing dilution to public stockholders.</p>
<p>The financing is expected to help Applied Digital complete the 400 MW Ellendale HPC Campus, repay existing debt and further expand its HPC data center pipeline. The company is positioning itself as a leader in the HPC sector, aiming to meet the rising demand for AI and other advanced computing applications.</p>
<p>The agreement includes a 12.75% dividend on the preferred equity investment, which increases after five and six years. Applied Digital plans to use the funds for construction, platform expenses and to recover equity investment, while also ensuring the development of additional projects within the HPC sector.</p>
<p><strong>APLD Price Action: </strong>Applied Digital shares were up 11.6% at $8.69 at the time of writing on Tuesday, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard?new_user=False&amp;backend=google-oauth2">Benzinga Pro.</a></p>
<p><figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><a href="https://bzresearch.myclickfunnels.com/benzinga-pro-content-webinar-registration/?utm_source=BZprocontent011425&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="537" src="https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/14153119/Screenshot-2025-01-14-at-15.30.20-1024x537.png" alt="" class="wp-image-733378" style="width:451px;height:auto" srcset="https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/14153119/Screenshot-2025-01-14-at-15.30.20-1024x537.png 1024w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/14153119/Screenshot-2025-01-14-at-15.30.20-300x157.png 300w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/14153119/Screenshot-2025-01-14-at-15.30.20-768x403.png 768w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/14153119/Screenshot-2025-01-14-at-15.30.20.png 1479w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></a></figure></p>
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Financing

Movers

Tech

APLD

Applied Digital Shares Are Up Today: What's Going On?

WIIM

ICLR

ICON shares are trading lower after the company issued FY25 guidance with its midpoint below estimates.

Guidance

ICON Earlier Issued Guidance; Sees FY25 Revenue $8.05B-$8.65B vs $8.496B Est., Adj. EPS $13.00-$15.00 vs $14.83 Est.

<p>Deep-pocketed investors have adopted a bullish approach towards Adobe (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ADBE#NASDAQ">ADBE</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 ADBE usually suggests something big is about to happen.</p>
<p>We gleaned this information from our observations today when Benzinga's options scanner highlighted 59 extraordinary options activities for Adobe. This level of activity is out of the ordinary.</p>
<p>The general mood among these heavyweight investors is divided, with 42% leaning bullish and 42% bearish. Among these notable options, 29 are puts, totaling $3,580,794, and 30 are calls, amounting to $1,737,649.</p>
<h3>Predicted Price Range</h3>
<p>Based on the trading activity, it appears that the significant investors are aiming for a price territory stretching from $300.0 to $800.0 for Adobe over the recent three months. </p>
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Development</h3>
<p>In today's trading context, the average open interest for options of Adobe stands at 418.34, with a total volume reaching 4,197.00. The accompanying chart delineates the progression of both call and put option volume and open interest for high-value trades in Adobe, situated within the strike price corridor from $300.0 to $800.0, throughout the last 30 days.</p>
<h3>Adobe Option Activity Analysis: Last 30 Days</h3>
<p><img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1736887561_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" /></p>
<h3>Largest Options Trades Observed:</h3>
<p>
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th><strong>Symbol</strong></th>
<th><strong>PUT/CALL</strong></th>
<th><strong>Trade Type</strong></th>
<th><strong>Sentiment</strong></th>
<th><strong>Exp. Date</strong></th>
<th><strong>Ask</strong></th>
<th><strong>Bid</strong></th>
<th><strong>Price</strong></th>
<th><strong>Strike Price</strong></th>
<th><strong>Total Trade Price</strong></th>
<th><strong>Open Interest</strong></th>
<th align="right"><strong>Volume</strong></th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>ADBE</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>08/15/25</td>
<td>$32.55</td>
<td>$30.85</td>
<td>$32.7</td>
<td>$400.00</td>
<td>$1.3M</td>
<td>247</td>
<td align="right">400</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ADBE</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$68.0</td>
<td>$66.5</td>
<td>$66.5</td>
<td>$420.00</td>
<td>$465.5K</td>
<td>250</td>
<td align="right">70</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ADBE</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$12.05</td>
<td>$12.0</td>
<td>$12.0</td>
<td>$505.00</td>
<td>$247.7K</td>
<td>40</td>
<td align="right">206</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ADBE</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$47.8</td>
<td>$46.05</td>
<td>$46.9</td>
<td>$380.00</td>
<td>$234.5K</td>
<td>395</td>
<td align="right">50</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ADBE</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$49.7</td>
<td>$48.95</td>
<td>$49.7</td>
<td>$440.00</td>
<td>$223.6K</td>
<td>1.4K</td>
<td align="right">48</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</p>
<h3>About Adobe</h3>
<p>Adobe provides content creation, document management, and digital marketing and advertising software and services to creative professionals and marketers for creating, managing, delivering, measuring, optimizing, and engaging with compelling content multiple operating systems, devices, and media. The company operates with three segments: digital media content creation, digital experience for marketing solutions, and publishing for legacy products (less than 5% of revenue).</p>
<p>Having examined the options trading patterns of Adobe, our attention now turns directly to the company. This shift allows us to delve into its present market position and performance</p>
<h3>Current Position of Adobe</h3>
<ul>
<li>Currently trading with a volume of 2,420,445, the ADBE's price is down by -0.26%, now at $407.44. </li>
<li>RSI readings suggest the stock is currently may be oversold.</li>
<li>Anticipated earnings release is in 58 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What Analysts Are Saying About Adobe</h3>
<p>Over the past month, 3 industry analysts have shared their insights on this stock, proposing an average target price of $530.0.</p>
<p><strong>Unusual Options Activity Detected: Smart Money on the Move</strong></p>
<p>Benzinga Edge's Unusual Options board spots potential market movers before they happen. See what positions big money is taking on your favorite stocks. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premium/ideas/benzinga-edge-checkout/?t=Be8be9arja3be22bz20&amp;utm_source=benzinga-insights"><strong>Click here for access</strong></a>.<br />
&#x2A; An analyst from Wells Fargo persists with their Overweight rating on Adobe, maintaining a target price of $640.<br />
&#x2A; An analyst from UBS has decided to maintain their Neutral rating on Adobe, which currently sits at a price target of $475.<br />
&#x2A; An analyst from Deutsche Bank downgraded its action to Hold with a price target of $475. </p>
<p>Options are a riskier asset compared to just trading the stock, but they have higher profit potential. Serious options traders manage this risk by educating themselves daily, scaling in and out of trades, following more than one indicator, and following the markets closely.</p>
<p>If you want to stay updated on the latest options trades for Adobe, <a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/register174">Benzinga Pro</a> gives you real-time options trades alerts.</p>


Options

Markets

ADBE

Check Out What Whales Are Doing With ADBE

<p>Whales with a lot of money to spend have taken a noticeably bullish stance on <strong>SoFi Techs</strong>.</p>
<p>Looking at options history for SoFi Techs (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SOFI#NASDAQ">SOFI</a>) we detected 20 trades.</p>
<p>If we consider the specifics of each trade, it is accurate to state that 55% of the investors opened trades with bullish expectations and 40% with bearish.</p>
<p>From the overall spotted trades, 2 are puts, for a total amount of $56,450 and 18, calls, for a total amount of $1,063,948.</p>
<h3>Projected Price Targets</h3>
<p>After evaluating the trading volumes and Open Interest, it's evident that the major market movers are focusing on a price band between $10.0 and $28.0 for SoFi Techs, spanning the last three months.</p>
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Development</h3>
<p>Looking at the volume and open interest is an insightful way to conduct due diligence on a stock.</p>
<p>This data can help you track the liquidity and interest for SoFi Techs's options for a given strike price.</p>
<p>Below, we can observe the evolution of the volume and open interest of calls and puts, respectively, for all of SoFi Techs's whale activity within a strike price range from $10.0 to $28.0 in the last 30 days. </p>
<h3>SoFi Techs 30-Day Option Volume &amp; Interest Snapshot</h3>
<p><img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1736887556_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" /></p>
<h3>Noteworthy Options Activity:</h3>
<p>
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th><strong>Symbol</strong></th>
<th><strong>PUT/CALL</strong></th>
<th><strong>Trade Type</strong></th>
<th><strong>Sentiment</strong></th>
<th><strong>Exp. Date</strong></th>
<th><strong>Ask</strong></th>
<th><strong>Bid</strong></th>
<th><strong>Price</strong></th>
<th><strong>Strike Price</strong></th>
<th><strong>Total Trade Price</strong></th>
<th><strong>Open Interest</strong></th>
<th><strong>Volume</strong></th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>SOFI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$2.58</td>
<td>$2.56</td>
<td>$2.56</td>
<td>$15.00</td>
<td>$159.4K</td>
<td>24.2K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SOFI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>02/20/26</td>
<td>$4.15</td>
<td>$4.1</td>
<td>$4.15</td>
<td>$15.00</td>
<td>$119.5K</td>
<td>212</td>
<td>290</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SOFI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/18/26</td>
<td>$4.7</td>
<td>$4.4</td>
<td>$4.6</td>
<td>$15.00</td>
<td>$91.9K</td>
<td>12.9K</td>
<td>222</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SOFI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$4.45</td>
<td>$4.4</td>
<td>$4.4</td>
<td>$10.00</td>
<td>$88.0K</td>
<td>53.1K</td>
<td>505</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SOFI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$3.9</td>
<td>$3.85</td>
<td>$3.85</td>
<td>$15.00</td>
<td>$74.6K</td>
<td>60.9K</td>
<td>1.4K</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</p>
<h3>About SoFi Techs</h3>
<p>SoFi is a financial-services company that was founded in 2011 and is based in San Francisco. Initially known for its student loan refinancing business, the company has expanded its product offerings to include personal loans, credit cards, mortgages, investment accounts, banking services, and financial planning. The company intends to be a one-stop shop for its clients' finances and operates solely through its mobile app and website. Through its acquisition of Galileo in 2020, the company also offers payment and account services for debit cards and digital banking.</p>
<p>After a thorough review of the options trading surrounding SoFi Techs, we move to examine the company in more detail. This includes an assessment of its current market status and performance.</p>
<h3>Current Position of SoFi Techs</h3>
<ul>
<li>Currently trading with a volume of 27,472,893, the SOFI's price is up by 1.63%, now at $14.3. </li>
<li>RSI readings suggest the stock is currently may be approaching oversold.</li>
<li>Anticipated earnings release is in 13 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What Analysts Are Saying About SoFi Techs</h3>
<p>3 market experts have recently issued ratings for this stock, with a consensus target price of $13.0.</p>
<p><strong>Turn $1000 into $1270 in just 20 days?</strong></p>
<p>20-year pro options trader reveals his one-line chart technique that shows when to buy and sell. Copy his trades, which have had averaged a 27% profit every 20 days. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premium/ideas/options-moneyline-2/?t=Moop1arja3be22op14&amp;utm_source=benzinga-insights"><strong>Click here for access</strong></a>.<br />
&#x2A; An analyst from Keefe, Bruyette &amp; Woods downgraded its action to Underperform with a price target of $8.<br />
&#x2A; An analyst from Morgan Stanley persists with their Underweight rating on SoFi Techs, maintaining a target price of $13.<br />
&#x2A; An analyst from Citigroup persists with their Buy rating on SoFi Techs, maintaining a target price of $18. </p>
<p>Trading options involves greater risks but also offers the potential for higher profits. Savvy traders mitigate these risks through ongoing education, strategic trade adjustments, utilizing various indicators, and staying attuned to market dynamics. Keep up with the latest options trades for SoFi Techs with <a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/register174">Benzinga Pro</a> for real-time alerts.</p>


SOFI

Spotlight on SoFi Techs: Analyzing the Surge in Options Activity

<p>Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bullish stance on <strong>Applied Mat</strong> (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMAT#NASDAQ">AMAT</a>).</p>
<p>And retail traders should know.</p>
<p>We noticed this today when the trades showed up on publicly available options history that we track here at Benzinga.</p>
<p>Whether these are institutions or just wealthy individuals, we don't know. But when something this big happens with AMAT, it often means somebody knows something is about to happen.</p>
<p>So how do we know what these investors just did? </p>
<p>Today, <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/?utm_source=insights">Benzinga</a>'s options scanner spotted 24 uncommon options trades for Applied Mat.</p>
<p>This isn't normal.</p>
<p>The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 58% bullish and 33%, bearish.</p>
<p>Out of all of the special options we uncovered, 4 are puts, for a total amount of $1,295,935, and 20 are calls, for a total amount of $968,497.</p>
<h3>Projected Price Targets</h3>
<p>After evaluating the trading volumes and Open Interest, it's evident that the major market movers are focusing on a price band between $120.0 and $210.0 for Applied Mat, spanning the last three months.</p>
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Trends</h3>
<p>In terms of liquidity and interest, the mean open interest for Applied Mat options trades today is 935.79 with a total volume of 2,321.00.</p>
<p>In the following chart, we are able to follow the development of volume and open interest of call and put options for Applied Mat's big money trades within a strike price range of $120.0 to $210.0 over the last 30 days.</p>
<h3>Applied Mat Option Volume And Open Interest Over Last 30 Days</h3>
<p><img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1736887551_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" /></p>
<h3>Biggest Options Spotted:</h3>
<p>
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th><strong>Symbol</strong></th>
<th><strong>PUT/CALL</strong></th>
<th><strong>Trade Type</strong></th>
<th><strong>Sentiment</strong></th>
<th><strong>Exp. Date</strong></th>
<th><strong>Ask</strong></th>
<th><strong>Bid</strong></th>
<th><strong>Price</strong></th>
<th><strong>Strike Price</strong></th>
<th><strong>Total Trade Price</strong></th>
<th><strong>Open Interest</strong></th>
<th align="right"><strong>Volume</strong></th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>AMAT</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$18.8</td>
<td>$17.9</td>
<td>$18.2</td>
<td>$160.00</td>
<td>$1.0M</td>
<td>884</td>
<td align="right">600</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMAT</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/31/25</td>
<td>$19.25</td>
<td>$19.0</td>
<td>$19.25</td>
<td>$190.00</td>
<td>$144.4K</td>
<td>52</td>
<td align="right">75</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMAT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$8.2</td>
<td>$8.0</td>
<td>$8.2</td>
<td>$165.00</td>
<td>$126.2K</td>
<td>2.4K</td>
<td align="right">155</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMAT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$2.47</td>
<td>$2.24</td>
<td>$2.44</td>
<td>$175.00</td>
<td>$97.0K</td>
<td>2.3K</td>
<td align="right">442</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMAT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$5.8</td>
<td>$5.65</td>
<td>$5.65</td>
<td>$190.00</td>
<td>$66.6K</td>
<td>1.8K</td>
<td align="right">120</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</p>
<h3>About Applied Mat</h3>
<p>Applied Materials Inc is the largest semiconductor wafer fabrication equipment, or WFE, manufacturer in the world. Applied Materials has a broad portfolio spanning nearly every corner of the WFE ecosystem. Specifically, Applied Materials holds a market share leadership position in deposition, which entails the layering of new materials on semiconductor wafers. It is more exposed to general-purpose logic chips made at integrated device manufacturers and foundries. It counts the largest chipmakers in the world as customers, including TSMC, Intel, and Samsung.</p>
<p>Following our analysis of the options activities associated with Applied Mat, we pivot to a closer look at the company's own performance.</p>
<h3>Present Market Standing of Applied Mat</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a volume of 2,183,774, the price of AMAT is up 0.68% at $172.03. </li>
<li>RSI indicators hint that the underlying stock may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Next earnings are expected to be released in 30 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Expert Opinions on Applied Mat</h3>
<p>Over the past month, 3 industry analysts have shared their insights on this stock, proposing an average target price of $204.0.</p>
<p><strong>Unusual Options Activity Detected: Smart Money on the Move</strong></p>
<p>Benzinga Edge's Unusual Options board spots potential market movers before they happen. See what positions big money is taking on your favorite stocks. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premium/ideas/benzinga-edge-checkout/?t=Be8be9arja3be22bz20&amp;utm_source=benzinga-insights"><strong>Click here for access</strong></a>.<br />
&#x2A; An analyst from Goldman Sachs has decided to maintain their Buy rating on Applied Mat, which currently sits at a price target of $202.<br />
&#x2A; An analyst from Wells Fargo has decided to maintain their Overweight rating on Applied Mat, which currently sits at a price target of $200.<br />
&#x2A; An analyst from Mizuho persists with their Outperform rating on Applied Mat, maintaining a target price of $210. </p>
<p>Options are a riskier asset compared to just trading the stock, but they have higher profit potential. Serious options traders manage this risk by educating themselves daily, scaling in and out of trades, following more than one indicator, and following the markets closely.</p>
<p>If you want to stay updated on the latest options trades for Applied Mat, <a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/register174">Benzinga Pro</a> gives you real-time options trades alerts.</p>


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<p>Fiserv (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FI#NYSE">FI</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 20 years by 8.13% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 16.47%. Currently, Fiserv has a market capitalization of $116.20 billion. </p>
<p><strong>Buying $1000 In FI:</strong> If an investor had bought $1000 of FI stock 20 years ago, it would be worth <strong>$21,077.40</strong> today based on a price of $204.24 for FI at the time of writing.</p>
<h3>Fiserv's Performance Over Last 20 Years</h3>
<p><img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1736887543_0.png" alt="comp_fig" /></p>
<p>Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.</p>
<p><em>This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.</em></p>


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<p>President-elect<strong> Donald Trump</strong> has made tariffs one of the most talked about items ahead of his inauguration on Jan. 20. So far, he has not backed down from plans to place or increase tariffs on <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/tariffs">various trade partners</a>, including Canada, Mexico and China.</p>
<p><strong>What Happened</strong>: On Tuesday, Trump took things a step further by naming a new agency tasked with overseeing tariffs.</p>
<p>"For far too long, we have relied on taxing our Great People using the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Though soft and pathetically weak Trade agreements, the American Economy has delivered growth and prosperity to the World, while taxing ourselves," Trump <a href="https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/posts/113827650534234057">said </a>in a post on Truth Social. "I am today announcing that I will create the EXTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE to collect our Tariffs, Duties and all Revenue that come from Foreign sources."</p>
<p>Trump intends for Jan. 20 <em>—</em> inauguration day <em>—</em> to be the birthdate for the so-called &#8220;External Revenue Service.&#8221; Normally, a new law would need to be passed first to create a new bureau or statutory body.</p>
<p>"We will begin charging those that make money off of us with Trade, and they will start paying, FINALLY, their fair share,&#8221; Trump added. </p>
<p>It&#8217;s worth noting that the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), under the Department of Homeland Security, already oversees tariffs and revenue from foreign countries. Its key functions include collecting customs duties and tariffs. The CBP also enforces trade laws and ensures revenue accountability as one of the federal government's largest revenue collectors.</p>
<p>Meanwhile, Democratic lawmakers are already scrutinizing Trump&#8217;s External Revenue Service plan. "No amount of silly rebranding will hide the fact that Trump is planning a multi-trillion-dollar tax hike on American families and small businesses to pay for another round of tax handouts to the rich," Oregon Sen. Ron Wyden, the top Democrat on the Senate Finance Committee, <a href="https://www.finance.senate.gov/chairmans-news/wyden-statement-on-trumps-so-called-external-revenue-service">said</a> in a statement.</p>
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<p><strong>Why It's Important: </strong>Trump's plans to place tariffs on three of the country's largest trade partners have led to many question marks on how the other countries will respond and if items will get more expensive for American consumers as a trade off.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/24/12/42536470/costco-warns-that-tariffs-raise-prices-trump-team-says-trade-policies-will-make-life-affordable">Retail executives</a> <strong>Costco Wholesale </strong>(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COST#NASDAQ">COST</a>) and<strong> Dollar Tree </strong>(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DLTR#NASDAQ">DLTR</a>) have already warned about tariffs on earnings calls. Tariffs <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/global/24/12/42402629/trump-to-change-dollar-stores-for-good-dollar-tree-exec-says-prepared-to-act">could mean higher prices</a> for consumers, less product assortment or a change to product sizes, they say.</p>
<p>Trump joked that Canada <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/global/24/12/42300450/trump-told-trudeau-canada-could-avoid-tariffs-by-becoming-51st-state-a-look-at-sectors-trade-war-could-impact">could become the</a> 51<sup>st</sup> state of America to avoid tariffs. While the country <a href="https://apnews.com/article/canada-trump-chretien-51st-state-ad9749047d0b627eed56be22f43ea7cd">isn't ready</a> to do that, a new report signals the country could be working on avoiding the tariffs.</p>
<p>Canadian ambassador <strong>Kirsten Hillman</strong> said Canada is prepared to buy more items from the U.S., as <a href="https://apnews.com/article/canada-ambassador-us-trump-hillman-9ced5ba12cd6526a2bbb4a810fa9af18">reported </a>by the Associated Press. The move would ensure that there is not a deficit for America in its trade with Canada.</p>
<p>Hillman warned that a plan to put tariffs on all Canadian products will lead to prices going up for Americans.</p>
<p>"And at a time when the cost of living is challenging, when food prices are high, it seems like the wrong direction to go in," Hillman said.</p>
<p>Top items exported from Canada to the U.S. include oil, gas and automotive parts. These industries could see higher-priced goods under Trump's tariff plan.</p>
<p>Large Canadian oil companies<strong> Suncor Energy</strong> (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SU#NYSE">SU</a>), <strong>Enbridge </strong>(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ENB#NYSE">ENB</a>), <strong>Canadian Natural Resources</strong> (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CNQ#NYSE">CNQ</a>) and <strong>TC Energy </strong>(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TRP#NYSE">TRP</a>) could face significant impacts from the tariffs and a potential blow to the sector.</p>
<p>Railway company <strong>Canadian Pacific Kansas City Limited </strong>(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CP#NYSE">CP</a>) and trucking companies<strong> Old Dominion Freight Line </strong>(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ODFL#NASDAQ">ODFL</a>) and<strong> Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings</strong> (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KNX#NYSE">KNX</a>) could also be impacted by the tariffs and the negative impact on trade between the United States and Canada.</p>
<p>Mexican President <strong>Claudia Sheinbaum</strong> has recently shown a serious focus on migration and security, two of Trump's vocal demands to keep the U.S. from placing tariffs on the country, as reported by Reuters.</p>
<p>Sheinbaum has <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cannabis/25/01/42895985/trump-and-mexican-president-sheinbaum-spirited-clash-over-territorial-renaming-tariffs-and-cartels">publicly sparred with Trump</a>, but it remains to be seen if she will be able to avoid tariffs for Mexico.</p>
<p><strong>Ford Motor Company </strong>(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/F#NYSE">F</a>), <strong>General Motors Company</strong> (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GM#NYSE">GM</a>) and <strong>Honda Motor Company</strong> (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HMC#NYSE">HMC</a>) are among the automotive companies that <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/regulations/24/12/42688941/are-us-vehicles-under-30000-a-thing-of-the-past-trumps-mexico-tariff-plans-could-change-auto-market">have sub-$30,000 vehicles </a>that are partially or fully built in Mexico and Canada.</p>
<p>Higher tariffs on China could rattle the American economy as the country remains a major source of many exported goods. To get ahead of potential tariff increases, China saw its exports up 10.7% in the month of December, NPR <a href="https://www.npr.org/2025/01/13/nx-s1-5258024/china-exports-us-tariffs">reported</a>.</p>
<p>The growth was higher than estimates of 7% and could show that companies and China are taking proactive approaches to get ahead of higher-costing goods.</p>
<p><strong>ETF Price Action: </strong>The <strong>iShares MSCI Canada ETF</strong> (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EWC#NYSE">EWC</a>) is up 0.3% to $39.94 on Tuesday. The ETF is up 11% over the last year and down 4.5% over the last month.</p>
<p>The <strong>iShares MSCI Mexico ETF </strong>(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EWW#NYSE">EWW</a>) is up 1.5% to $48.15 on Tuesday. The ETF is down 25.3% over the last year and down 6.4% over the last month.</p>
<p>The <strong>iShares MSCI China ETF</strong> (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MCHI#NASDAQ">MCHI</a>) is up 2.3% to $44.89 on Tuesday. The ETF is up 19.2% over the last year and down 5.5% over the last month.</p>
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<p>As both <strong>JPMorgan Chase &amp; Co</strong> (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JPM#NYSE">JPM</a>) and <strong>Wells Fargo &amp; Co</strong> (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WFC#NYSE">WFC</a>) prepare to release their <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/earnings">fourth quarter earnings</a> on Wednesday before the market opens, the spotlight's on their technicals. </p>
<p>Investors are betting big on both, but only one can come out on top when the numbers drop. Let's take a quick spin through the charts and see who's in the driver's seat ahead of the big reveal.</p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">JPM Stock: Strong Bullish Momentum</h2>
<p>JPM stock is cruising, and it's not just the bull market that's pushing it. </p>
<p><figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://bzresearch.myclickfunnels.com/benzinga-pro-content-webinar-registration/?utm_source=BZprocontent011425&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="630" height="490" src="https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/14145142/Screenshot-2025-01-15-at-1.20.02-AM.png" alt="" class="wp-image-733331" srcset="https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/14145142/Screenshot-2025-01-15-at-1.20.02-AM.png 630w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/14145142/Screenshot-2025-01-15-at-1.20.02-AM-300x233.png 300w" sizes="(max-width: 630px) 100vw, 630px" /></a></figure></p>
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<p>Trading at $245.75, JPM stock is firmly parked above its eight, 20, and 50-day simple moving averages (SMAs), signaling a roaring bullish trend. The stock has been soaking up buying pressure like a sponge, with investors clearly confident about its upcoming earnings report. </p>
<p>The eight-day SMA of $242.38, 20-day SMA of $240.09 and 50-day SMA of $240.73 are all flashing bullish signals &#8211; an indication that JPM stock is firing on all cylinders.</p>
<p>Looking ahead, analysts are forecasting strong results: $4.11 in EPS and $41.7 billion in revenue. Given the strong upward momentum and positive technicals, JPMorgan looks primed to continue its bull run post-earnings, barring any major surprises.</p>
<p>With its 200-day SMA sitting at $214.20, the long-term bullish trend is also clearly intact.</p>
<p><strong>Read Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/01/42938578/jamie-dimon-calls-elon-musk-an-extraordinary-talent-jp-morgan-ceo-shares-why-trumps-election-victory-didnt-surprise-him">Jamie Dimon Calls Elon Musk &#8216;An Extraordinary Talent&#8217; — JP Morgan CEO Shares Why Trump&#8217;s Election Victory Didn&#8217;t Surprise Him</a></strong></p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">WFC Stock: Cautionary Signals Amid Long-Term Strength</h2>
<p>Meanwhile, WFC stock is a bit more on the fence. </p>
<p><figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://bzresearch.myclickfunnels.com/benzinga-pro-content-webinar-registration/?utm_source=BZprocontent011425&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="630" height="490" src="https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/14145416/Screenshot-2025-01-15-at-1.20.16-AM.png" alt="" class="wp-image-733334" srcset="https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/14145416/Screenshot-2025-01-15-at-1.20.16-AM.png 630w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/14145416/Screenshot-2025-01-15-at-1.20.16-AM-300x233.png 300w" sizes="(max-width: 630px) 100vw, 630px" /></a></figure></p>
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<p>Trading at $71.17, WFC stock is still above its eight, 20 and 200-day moving averages, suggesting a bullish short and long-term outlook. But the medium-term charts aren't quite as rosy. The 50-day SMA of $71.73 is giving off a bearish signal, indicating that WFC stock could be in for a bit of a pause, or even a minor pullback, before earnings. </p>
<p>The 50-day SMA trading above the price further confirms this potential weakness, even though the 200-day SMA of $61.67 continues to signal bullishness in the long run.</p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">The Verdict: JPM Looks Stronger for Now</h2>
<p>In the grand scheme of things, Wells Fargo's longer-term trend is still bullish, but with technicals showing some indecision in the medium-term. So, WFC stock will need a solid earnings beat to kick things back into gear. </p>
<p>JPM stock, on the other hand, is looking incredibly strong across the board, and its solid bullish momentum makes it the clear technical winner going into Wednesday's earnings report.</p>
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<p><strong>Nature&#8217;s Miracle Holding Inc. </strong>(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NMHI#NASDAQ">NMHI</a>) shares are trading higher Tuesday after announcing that it had entered into a Securities Purchase Agreement (SPA) with a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/01/g42971420/d-boral-capital-served-as-placement-agent-to-natures-miracle-holding-inc-announces-up-to-29-7-mill">single institutional investor. </a></p>
<p><strong>What To Know: </strong>The agreement allows Nature&#8217;s Miracle to sell up to $29.7 million in a newly-designated class of convertible preferred stock. The initial tranche of $2.7 million will be funded immediately, with $1.8 million paid within one business day of the deal closing and the remaining $900,000 to be funded once the company&#8217;s common stock is registered for resale.</p>
<p>Furthermore, the investor will receive warrants to purchase shares of common stock with each tranche funding. </p>
<p><strong>NMHI Price Action:</strong> Nature Miracle shares were up 33.6% at $1.52 at the time of writing, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard?new_user=False&amp;backend=google-oauth2">Benzinga Pro.</a></p>
<p><figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><a href="https://bzresearch.myclickfunnels.com/benzinga-pro-content-webinar-registration/?utm_source=BZprocontent011425&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="546" src="https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/14151643/Screenshot-2025-01-14-at-15.16.16-1024x546.png" alt="" class="wp-image-733369" style="width:547px;height:auto" srcset="https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/14151643/Screenshot-2025-01-14-at-15.16.16-1024x546.png 1024w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/14151643/Screenshot-2025-01-14-at-15.16.16-300x160.png 300w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/14151643/Screenshot-2025-01-14-at-15.16.16-768x410.png 768w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/14151643/Screenshot-2025-01-14-at-15.16.16.png 1505w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></a></figure></p>
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<p>Financial giants have made a conspicuous bearish move on Devon Energy. Our analysis of options history for Devon Energy (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DVN#NYSE">DVN</a>) revealed 11 unusual trades.</p>
<p>Delving into the details, we found 27% of traders were bullish, while 54% showed bearish tendencies. Out of all the trades we spotted, 3 were puts, with a value of $306,780, and 8 were calls, valued at $362,898.</p>
<h3>What's The Price Target?</h3>
<p>Taking into account the Volume and Open Interest on these contracts, it appears that whales have been targeting a price range from $35.0 to $45.0 for Devon Energy over the last 3 months. </p>
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Trends</h3>
<p>Assessing the volume and open interest is a strategic step in options trading. These metrics shed light on the liquidity and investor interest in Devon Energy's options at specified strike prices. The forthcoming data visualizes the fluctuation in volume and open interest for both calls and puts, linked to Devon Energy's substantial trades, within a strike price spectrum from $35.0 to $45.0 over the preceding 30 days.</p>
<h3>Devon Energy Option Volume And Open Interest Over Last 30 Days</h3>
<p><img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1736886935_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" /></p>
<h3>Noteworthy Options Activity:</h3>
<p>
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th><strong>Symbol</strong></th>
<th><strong>PUT/CALL</strong></th>
<th><strong>Trade Type</strong></th>
<th><strong>Sentiment</strong></th>
<th><strong>Exp. Date</strong></th>
<th><strong>Ask</strong></th>
<th><strong>Bid</strong></th>
<th><strong>Price</strong></th>
<th><strong>Strike Price</strong></th>
<th><strong>Total Trade Price</strong></th>
<th align="right"><strong>Open Interest</strong></th>
<th align="right"><strong>Volume</strong></th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>DVN</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>08/15/25</td>
<td>$5.4</td>
<td>$5.3</td>
<td>$5.4</td>
<td>$40.00</td>
<td>$152.2K</td>
<td align="right">565</td>
<td align="right">526</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DVN</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>08/15/25</td>
<td>$5.45</td>
<td>$5.4</td>
<td>$5.4</td>
<td>$40.00</td>
<td>$123.9K</td>
<td align="right">565</td>
<td align="right">242</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DVN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>08/15/25</td>
<td>$3.85</td>
<td>$3.7</td>
<td>$3.85</td>
<td>$37.50</td>
<td>$103.5K</td>
<td align="right">567</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DVN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>11/21/25</td>
<td>$2.81</td>
<td>$2.75</td>
<td>$2.81</td>
<td>$42.50</td>
<td>$48.3K</td>
<td align="right">147</td>
<td align="right">294</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DVN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>11/21/25</td>
<td>$2.86</td>
<td>$2.75</td>
<td>$2.75</td>
<td>$42.50</td>
<td>$45.1K</td>
<td align="right">147</td>
<td align="right">452</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</p>
<h3>About Devon Energy</h3>
<p>Devon Energy is an oil and gas producer with acreage in several top US shale plays. While roughly two thirds of its production comes from the Permian Basin, it also holds a meaningful presence in the Anadarko, Eagle Ford, and Bakken basins. At the end of 2023, Devon reported net proved reserves of 1.8 billion barrels of oil equivalent. Net production averaged roughly 658,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day in 2023 at a ratio of 73% oil and natural gas liquids and 27% natural gas.</p>
<h3>Devon Energy's Current Market Status</h3>
<ul>
<li>Currently trading with a volume of 5,716,451, the DVN's price is down by -0.33%, now at $36.65. </li>
<li>RSI readings suggest the stock is currently may be overbought.</li>
<li>Anticipated earnings release is in 35 days.</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Turn $1000 into $1270 in just 20 days?</strong></p>
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Devon Energy's Options Frenzy: What You Need to Know

<p>Deep-pocketed investors have adopted a bullish approach towards FTAI Aviation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FTAI#NASDAQ">FTAI</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 FTAI usually suggests something big is about to happen.</p>
<p>We gleaned this information from our observations today when Benzinga's options scanner highlighted 13 extraordinary options activities for FTAI Aviation. This level of activity is out of the ordinary.</p>
<p>The general mood among these heavyweight investors is divided, with 46% leaning bullish and 38% bearish. Among these notable options, 5 are puts, totaling $475,419, and 8 are calls, amounting to $321,290.</p>
<h3>What's The Price Target?</h3>
<p>After evaluating the trading volumes and Open Interest, it's evident that the major market movers are focusing on a price band between $80.0 and $200.0 for FTAI Aviation, spanning the last three months.</p>
<h3>Insights into Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
<p>In today's trading context, the average open interest for options of FTAI Aviation stands at 1142.73, with a total volume reaching 2,934.00. The accompanying chart delineates the progression of both call and put option volume and open interest for high-value trades in FTAI Aviation, situated within the strike price corridor from $80.0 to $200.0, throughout the last 30 days.</p>
<h3>FTAI Aviation Call and Put Volume: 30-Day Overview</h3>
<p><img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1736886929_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" /></p>
<h3>Significant Options Trades Detected:</h3>
<p>
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th><strong>Symbol</strong></th>
<th><strong>PUT/CALL</strong></th>
<th><strong>Trade Type</strong></th>
<th><strong>Sentiment</strong></th>
<th><strong>Exp. Date</strong></th>
<th><strong>Ask</strong></th>
<th><strong>Bid</strong></th>
<th><strong>Price</strong></th>
<th><strong>Strike Price</strong></th>
<th><strong>Total Trade Price</strong></th>
<th><strong>Open Interest</strong></th>
<th><strong>Volume</strong></th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>FTAI</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$4.0</td>
<td>$1.05</td>
<td>$1.75</td>
<td>$145.00</td>
<td>$262.5K</td>
<td>2.3K</td>
<td>1.5K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>FTAI</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$43.8</td>
<td>$40.8</td>
<td>$43.0</td>
<td>$200.00</td>
<td>$129.0K</td>
<td>31</td>
<td>30</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>FTAI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$3.3</td>
<td>$0.4</td>
<td>$2.7</td>
<td>$165.00</td>
<td>$67.5K</td>
<td>1.1K</td>
<td>564</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>FTAI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$12.6</td>
<td>$11.6</td>
<td>$11.7</td>
<td>$165.00</td>
<td>$57.3K</td>
<td>187</td>
<td>51</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>FTAI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$86.2</td>
<td>$82.1</td>
<td>$83.78</td>
<td>$80.00</td>
<td>$50.2K</td>
<td>31</td>
<td>6</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</p>
<h3>About FTAI Aviation</h3>
<p>FTAI Aviation Ltd is a aerospace company .It owns and maintains commercial jet engines with a focus on CFM56 engines. FTAI owns and leases jet aircraft which often facilitates the acquisition of engines at attractive prices. It invests in aviation assets and aerospace products that generate strong and stable cash flows with the potential for earnings growth and asset appreciation.</p>
<p>In light of the recent options history for FTAI Aviation, it's now appropriate to focus on the company itself. We aim to explore its current performance.</p>
<h3>FTAI Aviation's Current Market Status</h3>
<ul>
<li>Trading volume stands at 1,756,753, with FTAI's price up by 3.31%, positioned at $170.02.</li>
<li>RSI indicators show the stock to be may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Earnings announcement expected in 37 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What Analysts Are Saying About FTAI Aviation</h3>
<p>Over the past month, 5 industry analysts have shared their insights on this stock, proposing an average target price of $179.2.</p>
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&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Compass Point keeps a Buy rating on FTAI Aviation with a target price of $181.<br />
&#x2A; In a positive move, an analyst from Wolfe Research has upgraded their rating to Outperform and adjusted the price target to $190.<br />
&#x2A; An analyst from Stifel persists with their Buy rating on FTAI Aviation, maintaining a target price of $167.<br />
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from BTIG continues to hold a Buy rating for FTAI Aviation, targeting a price of $190.<br />
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Morgan Stanley continues to hold a Overweight rating for FTAI Aviation, targeting a price of $168. </p>
<p>Options trading presents higher risks and potential rewards. Astute traders manage these risks by continually educating themselves, adapting their strategies, monitoring multiple indicators, and keeping a close eye on market movements. Stay informed about the latest FTAI Aviation options trades with real-time alerts from <a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/register174">Benzinga Pro</a>.</p>


FTAI

Spotlight on FTAI Aviation: Analyzing the Surge in Options Activity

<p>Whales with a lot of money to spend have taken a noticeably bearish stance on <strong>C3.ai</strong>.</p>
<p>Looking at options history for C3.ai (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AI#NYSE">AI</a>) we detected 14 trades.</p>
<p>If we consider the specifics of each trade, it is accurate to state that 28% of the investors opened trades with bullish expectations and 71% with bearish.</p>
<p>From the overall spotted trades, 12 are puts, for a total amount of $683,690 and 2, calls, for a total amount of $284,079.</p>
<h3>Expected Price Movements</h3>
<p>After evaluating the trading volumes and Open Interest, it's evident that the major market movers are focusing on a price band between $27.5 and $45.0 for C3.ai, spanning the last three months.</p>
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Trends</h3>
<p>Assessing the volume and open interest is a strategic step in options trading. These metrics shed light on the liquidity and investor interest in C3.ai's options at specified strike prices. The forthcoming data visualizes the fluctuation in volume and open interest for both calls and puts, linked to C3.ai's substantial trades, within a strike price spectrum from $27.5 to $45.0 over the preceding 30 days.</p>
<h3>C3.ai Option Volume And Open Interest Over Last 30 Days</h3>
<p><img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1736886924_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" /></p>
<h3>Noteworthy Options Activity:</h3>
<p>
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th><strong>Symbol</strong></th>
<th><strong>PUT/CALL</strong></th>
<th><strong>Trade Type</strong></th>
<th><strong>Sentiment</strong></th>
<th><strong>Exp. Date</strong></th>
<th><strong>Ask</strong></th>
<th><strong>Bid</strong></th>
<th><strong>Price</strong></th>
<th><strong>Strike Price</strong></th>
<th><strong>Total Trade Price</strong></th>
<th><strong>Open Interest</strong></th>
<th><strong>Volume</strong></th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>AI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$2.39</td>
<td>$2.38</td>
<td>$2.39</td>
<td>$45.00</td>
<td>$240.4K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AI</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$1.05</td>
<td>$0.99</td>
<td>$1.05</td>
<td>$27.50</td>
<td>$156.6K</td>
<td>2.7K</td>
<td>1.5K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AI</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$8.1</td>
<td>$8.05</td>
<td>$8.1</td>
<td>$37.50</td>
<td>$149.8K</td>
<td>5.3K</td>
<td>700</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AI</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$8.1</td>
<td>$8.1</td>
<td>$8.1</td>
<td>$37.50</td>
<td>$81.0K</td>
<td>5.3K</td>
<td>418</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AI</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$8.1</td>
<td>$8.05</td>
<td>$8.05</td>
<td>$37.50</td>
<td>$63.6K</td>
<td>5.3K</td>
<td>789</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</p>
<h3>About C3.ai</h3>
<p>C3.ai Inc is an enterprise artificial intelligence company. The company provides software-as-a-service applications that enable customers to rapidly develop, deploy, and operate large-scale Enterprise AI applications across any infrastructure. It provides solutions under three divisions namely, The C3 AI Platform, which is an end-to-end application development and runtime environment for designing, developing, and deploying AI applications: C3 AI Applications, which is a portfolio of pre-built, extensible, industry-specific, and application-specific Enterprise AI applications: and C3 Generative AI, which combines the utility of large language models. Geographically the company derives revenue from North America, Europe, the Middle East and Africa, Asia Pacific, and the Rest of the World.</p>
<p>After a thorough review of the options trading surrounding C3.ai, we move to examine the company in more detail. This includes an assessment of its current market status and performance.</p>
<h3>C3.ai's Current Market Status</h3>
<ul>
<li>Trading volume stands at 3,626,329, with AI's price up by 1.91%, positioned at $31.55.</li>
<li>RSI indicators show the stock to be may be oversold.</li>
<li>Earnings announcement expected in 43 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What The Experts Say On C3.ai</h3>
<p>1 market experts have recently issued ratings for this stock, with a consensus target price of $29.0.</p>
<p><strong>Unusual Options Activity Detected: Smart Money on the Move</strong></p>
<p>Benzinga Edge's Unusual Options board spots potential market movers before they happen. See what positions big money is taking on your favorite stocks. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premium/ideas/benzinga-edge-checkout/?t=Be8be9arja3be22bz20&amp;utm_source=benzinga-insights"><strong>Click here for access</strong></a>.<br />
&#x2A; In a cautious move, an analyst from Keybanc downgraded its rating to Underweight, setting a price target of $29. </p>
<p>Options are a riskier asset compared to just trading the stock, but they have higher profit potential. Serious options traders manage this risk by educating themselves daily, scaling in and out of trades, following more than one indicator, and following the markets closely.</p>
<p>If you want to stay updated on the latest options trades for C3.ai, <a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/register174">Benzinga Pro</a> gives you real-time options trades alerts.</p>


Decoding C3.ai's Options Activity: What's the Big Picture?

<p>Eaton Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ETN#NYSE">ETN</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 20 years by 4.09% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 12.43%. Currently, Eaton Corp has a market capitalization of $137.58 billion. </p>
<p><strong>Buying $100 In ETN:</strong> If an investor had bought $100 of ETN stock 20 years ago, it would be worth <strong>$1,018.42</strong> today based on a price of $345.60 for ETN at the time of writing.</p>
<h3>Eaton Corp's Performance Over Last 20 Years</h3>
<p><img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1736886912_0.png" alt="comp_fig" /></p>
<p>Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.</p>
<p><em>This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.</em></p>


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