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When it comes to retirement savings, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/24/10/41193824/are-you-rich-enough-to-be-in-the-top-1-heres-both-the-income-and-net-worth-you-need-to-rank-amon">hitting the $5 million mark</a> is like joining an ultraexclusive club – so exclusive that less than 0.1% of retirees manage to achieve it.&nbsp;
According to data from the Employee Benefit Research Institute, based on the Federal Reserve's Survey of Consumer Finances, this tiny fraction of Americans have amassed retirement savings that most people can only dream of. Even reaching the $1 million milestone is uncommon, with just 3.2% of retirees achieving that goal.
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So, who are these rare individuals sitting on $5 million nest eggs? Surprisingly, many didn't start with this goal in mind. What sets them apart are consistent saving habits, modest lifestyles and a willingness to keep working – even if only part-time – well into their retirement years. A mix of discipline and smart choices adds up over time.
For context, let's talk averages. Vanguard's 2022 data shows that the typical retirement account balance for individuals aged 65 or older was just $232,710. That means someone with $5 million has over 21 times the savings of the average retiree. Meanwhile, according to the Federal Reserve, the median retirement savings for all U.S. households sits at just $87,000. Half of American families don't have retirement accounts and another 22% have less than $50,000 saved.
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This kind of gap makes you stop and think: What are they doing differently?
Many of those who <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/11/42173927/how-rich-are-you-find-out-whether-you-rank-as-upper-middle-or-lower-class-based-on-income-and-other-factors">manage to save millions </a>for retirement start saving and investing early, letting compound interest work its magic over decades. Consistency is key too: while the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/24/09/41075540/is-your-401-k-balance-above-average-find-out-if-youre-beating-most-savers">average 401(k) employee</a> contributes 7.4% of their salary, often matched by 4.6% from their employer, high-net-worth individuals typically save at even higher rates.
But it's not just about saving. These retirees often diversify their income streams with investments, rental properties or part-time work. They're also savvy about taxes, using strategies to keep more of their money working for them.&nbsp;
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The reality is that a $5 million retirement isn't a realistic goal for most people – and that's okay. A comfortable retirement is still within reach if you plan wisely and stay disciplined. This is where a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/can-you-guess-how-many-americans-successfully-retire-with-1-million-saved">financial advisor can make a huge difference</a>. They can help you craft a personalized plan that aligns with your income, savings and lifestyle goals, maximizing your chances of financial security in retirement.
Whether your goal is $5 million or much smaller, the path to a secure retirement starts with taking control of your financial future. And while you might not join the ultra-wealthy 0.1%, you can still achieve a lifestyle that feels rich in its way.
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Can You Guess What Percent Of People Retire With A $5 Million Nest Egg? Hint: It's Way Less Than 1%

Cryptocurrency markets are trading lower on Thursday as President-elect Donald Trump rang the bell at the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/12/42466189/trump-talks-stocks-bitcoin-ai-economy-with-jim-cramer-youre-going-to-see-some-very-good-days-ahead">New York Stock Exchange</a>.
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<td>Price&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</td>
<td>Gains +/-</td>
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<td>Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>)</td>
<td>$99,666.97</td>
<td>-1.7%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Ethereum (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/eth/usd">ETH</a>)</td>
<td>$3,882.77</td>
<td>+1.8%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Solana (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/sol/usd">SOL</a>)</td>
<td>$228.16</td>
<td>-0.9%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>XRP (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/xrp/usd">XRP</a>)</td>
<td>$2.36</td>
<td>-3.2%</td>
</tr>
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<td>Dogecoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/doge/usd">DOGE</a>)</td>
<td>$0.404</td>
<td>-3.2%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/shib/usd">SHIB</a>)</td>
<td>$0.00002804</td>
<td>-4%</td>
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Notable Statistics:
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<li>IntoTheBlock data shows large transaction volume increasing by 5.3% and daily active addresses falling by 11.9%. Transactions greater than $100,000 remained relatively flat while exchanges netflows are up by 308.9%.</li>
<li>Coinglass data reports 100,126 traders were liquidated in the past 24 hours for $290.48 million.</li>
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Notable Developments:
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<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/12/42470280/waterfall-network-raises-116-million-to-enhance-blockchain-scalability-and-decentralization">Waterfall Network Raises $11.6 Million To Enhance Blockchain Scalability And Decentralization</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/12/42453467/japanese-crypto-behemoth-coincheck-enters-wall-street-with-nasdaq-listing">Japan&#8217;s Coincheck Crypto Exchange Enters Wall Street With Nasdaq Listing</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/12/42469967/elon-musk-vivek-ramaswamy-slam-sec-just-another-weaponized-institution">Elon Musk, Vivek Ramaswamy Slam SEC: &#8216;Just Another Weaponized Institution&#8217;</a></li>
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Top Gainers:
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<td>Gains +/-</td>
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<td>Aave (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/aave/usd">AAVE</a>)</td>
<td>&nbsp;$359.71</td>
<td>+23.9%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Lido DAO (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/">LDO</a>)</td>
<td>&nbsp;$2.27</td>
<td>+20%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Chainlink (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/link/usd">LINK</a>)</td>
<td>&nbsp;$26.98</td>
<td>+12.9%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
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Trader Notes: With Bitcoin prices breaking the $100,000 mark, crypto trader Jelle sees a potential drop back to $97,000 from here. He added that this could be for scaring traders and then a "real breakout."
Jelle is expecting a "true breakout before Christmas &#8212; 2025 is going to be a crazy ride."
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">Would be classic <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Bitcoin?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Bitcoin</a> to drop back to $97,000 from here &#8211; make everyone scared as shit &amp; then pump back for the real breakout &#39;muh dead cat bounce! &#x1f972;&#39; <a href="https://t.co/V22GRQqWbX">pic.twitter.com/V22GRQqWbX</a>
&mdash; Jelle (@CryptoJelleNL) <a href="https://twitter.com/CryptoJelleNL/status/1867286481771147686?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 12, 2024</a></blockquote>
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Crypto trader Javon Marks <a href="https://x.com/JavonTM1/status/1867231557347389451">sees</a> Bitcoin trading well above the $67,559 level, indicating a bullish setup. 
The next target is $116,652, representing a potential 15% move higher. A breakout above this level could pave the way for further gains, with more than $165,000 as the subsequent target.
Crypto trader Nic <a href="https://x.com/nicrypto/status/1867253140673696154">predicts</a> an "explosive BTC price action" as the 20-day Bollinger band bandwidth is at its lowest level in months. He advises, "Keep an eye out for an upside breakout above the upper band."
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Shares of auto supplier stocks are trading lower. Weakness may be in reaction to worse-than-expected November PPI data, which could cloud rate cut outlook.

Mueller Industries (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MLI#NYSE">MLI</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 20 years by 4.06% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 12.46%. Currently, Mueller Industries has a market capitalization of $9.56 billion. 
Buying $100 In MLI: If an investor had bought $100 of MLI stock 20 years ago, it would be worth $1,032.18 today based on a price of $84.09 for MLI at the time of writing.
<h3>Mueller Industries's Performance Over Last 20 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1734034594_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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Shares of homebuilders are trading lower. Weakness may be in reaction to worse-than-expected November PPI data, which could cloud rate cut outlook.

In the current market session, PayPal Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PYPL#NASDAQ">PYPL</a>) stock price is at $90.43, after a 0.35% drop. However, over the past month, the company's stock went up by 4.63%, and in the past year, by 46.52%. Shareholders might be interested in knowing whether the stock is overvalued, even if the company is not performing up to par in the current session. 

<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1734034517_0.png" alt="Past Year Chart" />

<h3>How Does PayPal Holdings P/E Compare to Other Companies?</h3>
The P/E ratio measures the current share price to the company's EPS. It is used by long-term investors to analyze the company's current performance against it's past earnings, historical data and aggregate market data for the industry or the indices, such as S&amp;P 500. A higher P/E indicates that investors expect the company to perform better in the future, and the stock is probably overvalued, but not necessarily. It also could indicate that investors are willing to pay a higher share price currently, because they expect the company to perform better in the upcoming quarters. This leads investors to also remain optimistic about rising dividends in the future. 
PayPal Holdings has a lower P/E than the aggregate P/E of 48.61 of the Financial Services industry. Ideally, one might believe that the stock might perform worse than its peers, but it's also probable that the stock is undervalued. 

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In conclusion, the price-to-earnings ratio is a useful metric for analyzing a company's market performance, but it has its limitations. While a lower P/E can indicate that a company is undervalued, it can also suggest that shareholders do not expect future growth. Additionally, the P/E ratio should not be used in isolation, as other factors such as industry trends and business cycles can also impact a company's stock price. Therefore, investors should use the P/E ratio in conjunction with other financial metrics and qualitative analysis to make informed investment decisions.

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Community Health Systems Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CYH#NYSE">CYH</a>) shares are trading lower by 7% to $3.38 Thursday afternoon. The company announced a definitive agreement to sell its North Carolina Hospital to Duke Health for <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/24/12/b42448292/community-health-systems-announces-definitive-agreement-to-sell-north-carolina-hospital-to-duke-he">approximately $280 million</a>.
What Else: Community Health Systems announced that a subsidiary has entered a definitive agreement to sell the 123-bed Lake Norman Regional Medical Center in Mooresville, N.C., and related businesses to Duke Health for approximately $280 million, pending adjustments. 
The transaction, expected to close in first-quarter 2025, is subject to regulatory approvals and other conditions. The sale aligns with the company&#8217;s previously discussed plans for potential divestitures, as highlighted during its third-quarter 2024 earnings call.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">How To Buy CYH Stock</h2>
Besides going to a brokerage platform to purchase a share &#8211; or fractional share &#8211; of stock, you can also gain access to shares either by buying an exchange traded fund (ETF) that holds the stock itself, or by allocating yourself to a strategy in your 401(k) that would seek to acquire shares in a mutual fund or other instrument. 
For example, in Community Health Sys (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CYH#NYSE">CYH</a>)'s case, it is in the Health Care sector. An ETF will likely hold shares in many liquid and large companies that help track that sector, allowing an investor to gain exposure to the trends within that segment.

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Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bullish stance on Spotify Technology (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPOT#NYSE">SPOT</a>).
And retail traders should know.
We noticed this today when the positions showed up on publicly available options history that we track here at Benzinga.
Whether these are institutions or just wealthy individuals, we don't know. But when something this big happens with SPOT, it often means somebody knows something is about to happen.
Today, Benzinga's options scanner spotted 12 options trades for Spotify Technology.
This isn't normal.
The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 75% bullish and 25%, bearish.
Out of all of the options we uncovered, there was 1 put, for a total amount of $41,945, and 11, calls, for a total amount of $416,620.
<h3>Predicted Price Range</h3>
After evaluating the trading volumes and Open Interest, it's evident that the major market movers are focusing on a price band between $105.0 and $500.0 for Spotify Technology, spanning the last three months.
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Trends</h3>
In terms of liquidity and interest, the mean open interest for Spotify Technology options trades today is 39.0 with a total volume of 65.00.
In the following chart, we are able to follow the development of volume and open interest of call and put options for Spotify Technology's big money trades within a strike price range of $105.0 to $500.0 over the last 30 days.
<h3>Spotify Technology Option Activity Analysis: Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1734034177_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 align="right">Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>SPOT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$77.4</td>
<td>$76.0</td>
<td>$76.0</td>
<td>$460.00</td>
<td>$60.8K</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SPOT</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$41.95</td>
<td>$41.9</td>
<td>$41.9</td>
<td>$460.00</td>
<td>$41.9K</td>
<td align="right">40</td>
<td align="right">13</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SPOT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/18/26</td>
<td>$385.55</td>
<td>$382.2</td>
<td>$385.55</td>
<td>$105.00</td>
<td>$38.5K</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SPOT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/18/26</td>
<td>$385.35</td>
<td>$382.0</td>
<td>$385.35</td>
<td>$105.00</td>
<td>$38.5K</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SPOT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/18/26</td>
<td>$381.2</td>
<td>$378.0</td>
<td>$381.2</td>
<td>$110.00</td>
<td>$38.1K</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Spotify Technology</h3>
Spotify is the leading global music streaming service provider, with over 600 million monthly active users and 250 million paying subscribers, with the latter comprising the firm's premium segment. most of the firm's revenue and nearly all its gross profit come from the subscribers, who pay a monthly fee to access a very comprehensive music library that consists of most of the most popular songs ever recorded, including all from the major record labels. The firm also sells separate audiobook subscriptions and integrates podcasts within its standard music app. Podcast content is not exclusive and is typically free to access on other platforms. Ad-supported users can access a similar music catalog but cannot customize a similar on-demand experience.
In light of the recent options history for Spotify Technology, it's now appropriate to focus on the company itself. We aim to explore its current performance.
<h3>Present Market Standing of Spotify Technology</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a trading volume of 1,016,422, the price of SPOT is up by 1.15%, reaching $482.38.</li>
<li>Current RSI values indicate that the stock is may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Next earnings report is scheduled for 54 days from now.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What Analysts Are Saying About Spotify Technology</h3>
A total of 5 professional analysts have given their take on this stock in the last 30 days, setting an average price target of $500.0.
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&#x2A; An analyst from Macquarie persists with their Outperform rating on Spotify Technology, maintaining a target price of $500. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Barclays keeps a Overweight rating on Spotify Technology with a target price of $475. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Phillip Securities downgraded its action to Accumulate with a price target of $485. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from B of A Securities keeps a Buy rating on Spotify Technology with a target price of $515. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Canaccord Genuity persists with their Buy rating on Spotify Technology, maintaining a target price of $525. 
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Whales with a lot of money to spend have taken a noticeably bullish stance on Lam Research.
Looking at options history for Lam Research (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LRCX#NASDAQ">LRCX</a>) we detected 8 trades.
If we consider the specifics of each trade, it is accurate to state that 50% of the investors opened trades with bullish expectations and 37% with bearish.
From the overall spotted trades, 5 are puts, for a total amount of $1,398,938 and 3, calls, for a total amount of $284,388.
<h3>Predicted Price Range</h3>
After evaluating the trading volumes and Open Interest, it's evident that the major market movers are focusing on a price band between $67.0 and $90.0 for Lam Research, spanning the last three months.
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Trends</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 Lam Research'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 Lam Research's whale trades within a strike price range from $67.0 to $90.0 in the last 30 days. 
<h3>Lam Research Call and Put Volume: 30-Day Overview</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1734034172_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Biggest Options Spotted:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>LRCX</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$13.5</td>
<td>$13.3</td>
<td>$13.3</td>
<td>$80.00</td>
<td>$861.8K</td>
<td>2.8K</td>
<td align="right">698</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>LRCX</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$4.35</td>
<td>$4.3</td>
<td>$4.35</td>
<td>$74.00</td>
<td>$217.9K</td>
<td>6.4K</td>
<td align="right">8</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>LRCX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$6.5</td>
<td>$6.4</td>
<td>$6.4</td>
<td>$85.00</td>
<td>$208.0K</td>
<td>367</td>
<td align="right">326</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>LRCX</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$4.4</td>
<td>$4.3</td>
<td>$4.35</td>
<td>$67.00</td>
<td>$188.8K</td>
<td>1.2K</td>
<td align="right">438</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>LRCX</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$1.9</td>
<td>$1.83</td>
<td>$1.84</td>
<td>$72.00</td>
<td>$92.0K</td>
<td>4.7K</td>
<td align="right">15</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Lam Research</h3>
Lam Research is one of the largest semiconductor wafer fabrication equipment manufacturers in the world. It specializes in deposition and etch, which entail the buildup of layers on a semiconductor and the subsequent selective removal of patterns from each layer. Lam holds the top market share in etch and holds the clear second share in deposition. It is more exposed to memory chipmakers for DRAM and NAND chips. It counts as top customers the largest chipmakers in the world, including TSMC, Samsung, Intel, and Micron.
<h3>Present Market Standing of Lam Research</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a trading volume of 4,135,291, the price of LRCX is down by -2.88%, reaching $75.98.</li>
<li>Current RSI values indicate that the stock is may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Next earnings report is scheduled for 41 days from now.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What The Experts Say On Lam Research</h3>
In the last month, 3 experts released ratings on this stock with an average target price of $82.0.
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&#x2A; An analyst from Bernstein persists with their Market Perform rating on Lam Research, maintaining a target price of $85. 
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&#x2A; An analyst from Morgan Stanley persists with their Equal-Weight rating on Lam Research, maintaining a target price of $78. 
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Kosmos Energy Ltd. ("Kosmos" or the "Company") (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KOS#NYSE">KOS</a>) notes today's announcement by Tullow Oil plc ("Tullow") (LSE: TLW) regarding a potential transaction involving Tullow and Kosmos and confirms that it is in very preliminary discussions with Tullow regarding a possible all-share offer by Kosmos for Tullow.
There can be no certainty that any offer will be made, nor as to the terms on which any offer might be made. Pursuant to Rule 2.5 of the Code, Kosmos reserves the right to vary the form and/or mix of the offer consideration and vary the transaction structure. A further announcement will be made as and when appropriate.

Kosmos Energy Notes Announcement By Tullow Oil Regarding A Potential Transaction Involving Tullow And Kosmos And Confirms That It Is In Very Preliminary Discussions With Tullow Regarding A Possible All-Share Offer By Kosmos For Tullow

Whales with a lot of money to spend have taken a noticeably bearish stance on JPMorgan Chase.
Looking at options history for JPMorgan Chase (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JPM#NYSE">JPM</a>) we detected 29 trades.
If we consider the specifics of each trade, it is accurate to state that 34% of the investors opened trades with bullish expectations and 51% with bearish.
From the overall spotted trades, 9 are puts, for a total amount of $567,565 and 20, calls, for a total amount of $1,342,170.
<h3>Predicted Price Range</h3>
After evaluating the trading volumes and Open Interest, it's evident that the major market movers are focusing on a price band between $145.0 and $370.0 for JPMorgan Chase, spanning the last three months.
<h3>Analyzing Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
Looking at the volume and open interest is a powerful move while trading options. This data can help you track the liquidity and interest for JPMorgan Chase'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 JPMorgan Chase's whale trades within a strike price range from $145.0 to $370.0 in the last 30 days. 
<h3>JPMorgan Chase 30-Day Option Volume &amp; Interest Snapshot</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1734034167_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Noteworthy Options Activity:</h3>

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<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 align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>JPM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$13.2</td>
<td>$13.0</td>
<td>$13.2</td>
<td>$245.00</td>
<td>$264.0K</td>
<td>1.4K</td>
<td align="right">201</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>JPM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/19/25</td>
<td>$39.0</td>
<td>$38.8</td>
<td>$39.0</td>
<td>$220.00</td>
<td>$195.0K</td>
<td>5.9K</td>
<td align="right">50</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>JPM</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$129.7</td>
<td>$125.0</td>
<td>$127.33</td>
<td>$370.00</td>
<td>$127.3K</td>
<td>0</td>
<td align="right">20</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>JPM</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$127.5</td>
<td>$124.75</td>
<td>$126.77</td>
<td>$370.00</td>
<td>$126.7K</td>
<td>0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>JPM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$9.85</td>
<td>$9.5</td>
<td>$9.5</td>
<td>$290.00</td>
<td>$95.0K</td>
<td>865</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About JPMorgan Chase</h3>
JPMorgan Chase is one of the largest and most complex financial institutions in the United States, with nearly $4.1 trillion in assets. It is organized into four major segments--consumer and community banking, corporate and investment banking, commercial banking, and asset and wealth management. JPMorgan operates, and is subject to regulation, in multiple countries.
Having examined the options trading patterns of JPMorgan Chase, our attention now turns directly to the company. This shift allows us to delve into its present market position and performance
<h3>JPMorgan Chase's Current Market Status</h3>
<ul>
<li>Trading volume stands at 3,535,176, with JPM's price down by -0.85%, positioned at $241.47.</li>
<li>RSI indicators show the stock to be is currently neutral between overbought and oversold.</li>
<li>Earnings announcement expected in 34 days.</li>
</ul>
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Believes Annual Meeting Outcome is Critical to Future of the Company and that the Current Board is Best Positioned to Continue Clinical Trial Momentum, Commercialize Ampligen and Deliver Long-Term Value for Shareholders
In AIM's View, the Activist Group's Plan to Reimburse Individuals More Than $5 Million for Failed Attempts to Gain Control of the Board – Without Putting this to a Shareholder Vote – Is Grossly Irresponsible and Not in the Best Interests of All Shareholders
Reminds Shareholders that Both Leading Independent Proxy Advisory Firms – ISS and Glass Lewis – Recommended Against Giving the Dissident Nominees Control of the AIM Board, Specifically Citing Their Lack of a Plan, Among Other Issues
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Questions How Activist Group Nominee Paul Sweeney Could Function as an Independent Director Given that Mr. Kellner is Apparently the Biggest Investor in Mr. Sweeney's Private Equity Firm
AIM ImmunoTech Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AIM#NYSE">AIM</a>) ("AIM" or the "Company") today issued the following statement in connection with the upcoming 2024 Annual Meeting of Stockholders (the "Annual Meeting"), presently scheduled for December 17, 2024:
With the Annual Meeting quickly approaching, it is critical that shareholders vote on the WHITE universal proxy card to re-elect all four current members of our Board of Directors (the "Board"). As shareholders consider this important decision, we ask that they keep the following in mind:

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American Finl Gr (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AFG#NYSE">AFG</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 20 years by 1.51% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 9.92%. Currently, American Finl Gr has a market capitalization of $11.70 billion. 
Buying $1000 In AFG: If an investor had bought $1000 of AFG stock 20 years ago, it would be worth $6,717.04 today based on a price of $139.40 for AFG at the time of writing.
<h3>American Finl Gr's Performance Over Last 20 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1734033750_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
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Digital Brands Group, Inc. ("DBG") (NASDAQ:<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DBGI#NASDAQ">DBGI</a>), a curated collection of luxury lifestyle brands, today announces the first 45 day results since it entered into a marketing partnership on October 21, 2024, with VAYNERCOMMERCE, <a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=VmeG5jLdiW1NKdO9fpxUEmxQ2TUJ0hnWuLsYb8ZX0HfwQE5DXEtypGvgP8fykCT_4_RflHvPIZ0MmXfa8W2CRylttnpgoe0zz_6_TK8q5hw=">https://vaynercommerce.com/</a>. VAYNERCOMMERCE is a full service digital growth agency created by Gary Vaynerchuk, also known as GARYVEE. VAYNERCOMMERCE's services aim to help digital companies scale their online presence and revenues.
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Anchored by next-generation IBM Quantum System Two in Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park, new initiative will advance useful quantum applications as industries move towards quantum-centric supercomputing&nbsp;
YORKTOWN HEIGHTS, N.Y. and CHICAGO, Dec. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, IBM (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IBM#NYSE">IBM</a>) and Illinois Governor JB Pritzker announced a collaboration to establish the new National Quantum Algorithm Center in the Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park (IQMP) in Chicago.
Anchored by IBM and other quantum computing pioneers including the University of Chicago and the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, the center will be fueled by IBM's next-generation quantum computer, IBM Quantum System Two, which the company plans to deploy in Chicago in the coming year.
IBM Quantum System Two within the IQMP will be powered by IBM Quantum Heron, which can execute utility-scale algorithms beyond the capabilities of brute-force, classical simulation methods. Users will be able to leverage this system with Qiskit, IBM's performant quantum software, which is designed to be able to extend the length and complexity of quantum circuits to extract accurate results for problems of scientific and research value.

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Self-described "Crypto Hippie" Tyrone Ross Jr. sat down with Benzinga's Chief Content Officer Brad Olesen in a multipart interview series to discuss how his financial planning firm, 401 Financial, is educating clients about cryptocurrency and Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) and avoiding some of the pitfalls of the traditional financial advisory industry. He also made it clear where he stands when it comes to advising clients on how they<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-build-a-stock-portfolio"> should build a portfolio.</a>
"What we really try to do is one, stop them from over-trading," Ross says with regards to how he advises clients in constructing how their assets are managed.
He invoked an anecdote in which there was one client he came across who had performed over 14,000 transactions. The "beauty" of 401's model, he said, i that it gives advice, and ultimately clients can make their own decisions. 401 doesn't benefit if you trade more or less &#8211; it's just advice that comes monthly compared to some advisors who could meet with clients as little as once or twice.  
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401 Financial's name is borne from a former track coach who advised running 401 yards through the line — not just the 400. The origin story began following Tyrone's years at Bank of America Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BAC#NYSE">BAC</a>)-owned Merrill Lynch where he witnessed incredible success stories. The failings, specifically in accounting for crypto-related exposure, served to light the fire.
"I did realize there, though, when I was shown Bitcoin for the first time, I couldn&#8217;t unsee it." Despite those shortcomings, what left an indelible mark on Tyrone during his time at Merrill through 2016 was the "value" of financial planning. "That team did financial planning like I&#8217;ve never seen it to this day," Ross says.
But it's not all crypto, all the time for this financial advisor — despite the fact that he calls himself the "biggest crypto hippie you'll ever meet." While he considers traditional assets and stocks "dinosaur" bones, he adds, "if you want it (stocks), we give you exposure."
Among the assets he usually advises clients to pursue are some larger, broad market ETFs like the Vanguard S&amp;P 500 ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VOO#NYSE">VOO</a>) and a bit of emerging markets depending on age and where they are in their lives.
He says the beauty of his advice-only model is that "we&#8217;re not trying to acquire your assets" or "sell you anything" so 401 can get you into the "lowest cost ever." Ultimately, clients often know what they're going to get with Ross given his open stance on cryptocurrency and specifically Bitcoin, he says. 
Tyrone and his team want to educate as much as anything else, whether it's around dollar cost averaging or learning how to gain direct access to Bitcoin instead of buying into Bitcoin ETFs, trusts and derivatives like iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IBIT#NASDAQ">IBIT</a>), ProShares Bitcoin ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BITO#NYSE">BITO</a>), Fidelity Wise Origin Bitcoin Fund (BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FBTC#BATS">FBTC</a>) or similar funds. "I don&#8217;t like the (crypto) ETFs, because, again, I think it&#8217;s a way to siphon fees on top of buying crypto." 401 has a message for those looking to start their financial journey: "We want to work with folks that have never worked with an advisor before. We don't have any minimums … and if you can't afford it, we'll take you on anyway until you can afford it. "
As Bitcoin<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/12/42461870/michael-saylor-lauds-bitcoins-100000-milestone-it-will-be-embraced-by-the-worlds-wealthy-and-powerful"> crosses the $100,000 mark,</a> and the crypto industry&#8217;s market value nears $4 trillion, it&#8217;s only more likely that those in the market for advisory services will require someone who speaks blockchain in its native tongue.
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