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This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders often look for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges away from its normal worth. Abnormal amounts of trading activity could push option prices to hyperbolic or underperforming levels. 
Below are some instances of options activity happening in the Industrials sector: 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>GE</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>04/19/24</td>
<td>$155.00</td>
<td>$44.0K</td>
<td>3.0K</td>
<td>1.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BLDR</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>05/17/24</td>
<td>$180.00</td>
<td>$49.9K</td>
<td>223</td>
<td>162</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>08/16/24</td>
<td>$200.00</td>
<td>$32.9K</td>
<td>1.2K</td>
<td>159</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ZIM</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/17/24</td>
<td>$10.00</td>
<td>$79.1K</td>
<td>4.3K</td>
<td>152</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NXT</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>05/17/24</td>
<td>$55.00</td>
<td>$117.4K</td>
<td>1.1K</td>
<td>116</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PH</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>05/17/24</td>
<td>$550.00</td>
<td>$36.4K</td>
<td>65</td>
<td>60</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GD</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>08/16/24</td>
<td>$280.00</td>
<td>$33.2K</td>
<td>61</td>
<td>28</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>EMR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/21/24</td>
<td>$110.00</td>
<td>$26.0K</td>
<td>4.0K</td>
<td>24</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SPWR</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$40.00</td>
<td>$37.7K</td>
<td>1</td>
<td>10</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>URI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>05/10/24</td>
<td>$500.00</td>
<td>$80.0K</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>5</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These bullet-by-bullet explanations have been constructed using the accompanying table. 
• For GE (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GE#NYSE">GE</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 3 day(s) on April 19, 2024. This event was a transfer of 200 contract(s) at a $155.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 3 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $44.0K, with a price of $220.0 per contract. There were 3064 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1107 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding BLDR (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BLDR#NYSE">BLDR</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 31 day(s) on May 17, 2024. Parties traded 51 contract(s) at a $180.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 16 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $49.9K, with a price of $960.0 per contract. There were 223 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 162 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding BA (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BA#NYSE">BA</a>), we observe a call option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 122 day(s) on August 16, 2024. Parties traded 70 contract(s) at a $200.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $32.9K, with a price of $470.0 per contract. There were 1276 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 159 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding ZIM (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ZIM#NYSE">ZIM</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 31 day(s) on May 17, 2024. Parties traded 878 contract(s) at a $10.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 30 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $79.1K, with a price of $90.0 per contract. There were 4301 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 152 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding NXT (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NXT#NASDAQ">NXT</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 31 day(s) on May 17, 2024. Parties traded 100 contract(s) at a $55.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 7 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $117.4K, with a price of $1177.0 per contract. There were 1127 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 116 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For PH (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PH#NYSE">PH</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 31 day(s) on May 17, 2024. This event was a transfer of 16 contract(s) at a $550.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $36.4K, with a price of $2280.0 per contract. There were 65 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 60 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For GD (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GD#NYSE">GD</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 122 day(s) on August 16, 2024. This event was a transfer of 32 contract(s) at a $280.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 5 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $33.2K, with a price of $1040.0 per contract. There were 61 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 28 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For EMR (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EMR#NYSE">EMR</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 66 day(s) on June 21, 2024. This event was a transfer of 50 contract(s) at a $110.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $26.0K, with a price of $520.0 per contract. There were 4071 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 24 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For SPWR (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPWR#NASDAQ">SPWR</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 276 day(s) on January 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 10 contract(s) at a $40.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $37.7K, with a price of $3770.0 per contract. There were 1 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 10 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For URI (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/URI#NYSE">URI</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 24 day(s) on May 10, 2024. This event was a transfer of 5 contract(s) at a $500.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $80.0K, with a price of $16000.0 per contract. There were 0 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 5 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more about unusual options activity</a>. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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10 Industrials Stocks With Whale Alerts In Today's Session

This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders often look for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges away from its normal worth. Abnormal amounts of trading activity could push option prices to hyperbolic or underperforming levels. 
Below are some instances of options activity happening in the Consumer Discretionary sector: 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>TSLA</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>04/19/24</td>
<td>$155.00</td>
<td>$56.1K</td>
<td>30.5K</td>
<td>123.2K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMZN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>04/26/24</td>
<td>$185.00</td>
<td>$36.0K</td>
<td>9.7K</td>
<td>6.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SBUX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/17/24</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
<td>$43.7K</td>
<td>10.5K</td>
<td>3.3K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CZR</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>05/17/24</td>
<td>$34.00</td>
<td>$27.6K</td>
<td>1.9K</td>
<td>2.7K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>LEN</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>04/19/24</td>
<td>$149.00</td>
<td>$33.2K</td>
<td>93</td>
<td>1.3K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GPS</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/21/24</td>
<td>$21.00</td>
<td>$44.2K</td>
<td>1.3K</td>
<td>368</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NKE</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$95.00</td>
<td>$30.9K</td>
<td>3.7K</td>
<td>309</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CPNG</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$25.00</td>
<td>$52.0K</td>
<td>5.2K</td>
<td>279</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>LI</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>05/17/24</td>
<td>$40.00</td>
<td>$28.7K</td>
<td>5.4K</td>
<td>114</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>TJX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$85.00</td>
<td>$56.8K</td>
<td>2.6K</td>
<td>55</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These bullet-by-bullet explanations have been constructed using the accompanying table. 
• For TSLA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 3 day(s) on April 19, 2024. This event was a transfer of 215 contract(s) at a $155.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 10 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $56.1K, with a price of $263.0 per contract. There were 30585 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 123274 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding AMZN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 10 day(s) on April 26, 2024. Parties traded 100 contract(s) at a $185.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 8 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $36.0K, with a price of $360.0 per contract. There were 9774 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 6110 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding SBUX (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SBUX#NASDAQ">SBUX</a>), we observe a call option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 31 day(s) on May 17, 2024. Parties traded 259 contract(s) at a $90.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $43.7K, with a price of $169.0 per contract. There were 10517 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 3378 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding CZR (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CZR#NASDAQ">CZR</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 31 day(s) on May 17, 2024. Parties traded 644 contract(s) at a $34.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 25 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $27.6K, with a price of $43.0 per contract. There were 1939 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2785 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For LEN (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LEN#NYSE">LEN</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 3 day(s) on April 19, 2024. This event was a transfer of 196 contract(s) at a $149.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 28 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $33.2K, with a price of $170.0 per contract. There were 93 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1366 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding GPS (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GPS#NYSE">GPS</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 66 day(s) on June 21, 2024. Parties traded 202 contract(s) at a $21.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 16 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $44.2K, with a price of $219.0 per contract. There were 1361 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 368 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding NKE (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NKE#NYSE">NKE</a>), we observe a put option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 276 day(s) on January 17, 2025. Parties traded 35 contract(s) at a $95.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $30.9K, with a price of $885.0 per contract. There were 3725 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 309 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding CPNG (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CPNG#NYSE">CPNG</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 276 day(s) on January 17, 2025. Parties traded 200 contract(s) at a $25.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 3 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $52.0K, with a price of $260.0 per contract. There were 5221 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 279 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For LI (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LI#NASDAQ">LI</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 31 day(s) on May 17, 2024. This event was a transfer of 25 contract(s) at a $40.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 3 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $28.7K, with a price of $1150.0 per contract. There were 5425 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 114 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding TJX (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TJX#NYSE">TJX</a>), we observe a call option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 276 day(s) on January 17, 2025. Parties traded 40 contract(s) at a $85.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $56.8K, with a price of $1420.0 per contract. There were 2679 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 55 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more about unusual options activity</a>. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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10 Consumer Discretionary Stocks With Whale Alerts In Today's Session

This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders often look for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges away from its normal worth. Abnormal amounts of trading activity could push option prices to hyperbolic or underperforming levels. 
Here's the list of options activity happening in today's session: 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>AAPL</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>04/19/24</td>
<td>$167.50</td>
<td>$42.8K</td>
<td>19.0K</td>
<td>56.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMD</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>04/19/24</td>
<td>$160.00</td>
<td>$28.9K</td>
<td>20.6K</td>
<td>26.6K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NVDA</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>04/19/24</td>
<td>$870.00</td>
<td>$45.7K</td>
<td>6.1K</td>
<td>17.8K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MSFT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>04/19/24</td>
<td>$420.00</td>
<td>$27.7K</td>
<td>11.0K</td>
<td>7.7K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SMCI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>04/19/24</td>
<td>$950.00</td>
<td>$70.5K</td>
<td>1.1K</td>
<td>1.9K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>FTNT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>05/17/24</td>
<td>$70.00</td>
<td>$104.6K</td>
<td>3.4K</td>
<td>1.3K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>HPE</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>05/17/24</td>
<td>$18.00</td>
<td>$34.2K</td>
<td>4.1K</td>
<td>1.2K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>TSM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>04/19/24</td>
<td>$147.00</td>
<td>$25.6K</td>
<td>1.7K</td>
<td>687</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>IREN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>11/15/24</td>
<td>$5.00</td>
<td>$33.0K</td>
<td>4.3K</td>
<td>605</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>WDC</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>05/31/24</td>
<td>$71.00</td>
<td>$47.0K</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>603</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These itemized elaborations have been created using the accompanying table. 
• Regarding AAPL (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 3 day(s) on April 19, 2024. Parties traded 317 contract(s) at a $167.50 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 7 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $42.8K, with a price of $136.0 per contract. There were 19028 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 56051 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For AMD (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 3 day(s) on April 19, 2024. This event was a transfer of 139 contract(s) at a $160.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 19 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $28.9K, with a price of $208.0 per contract. There were 20692 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 26647 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding NVDA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 3 day(s) on April 19, 2024. Parties traded 32 contract(s) at a $870.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 4 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $45.7K, with a price of $1430.0 per contract. There were 6199 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 17888 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding MSFT (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 3 day(s) on April 19, 2024. Parties traded 117 contract(s) at a $420.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 10 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $27.7K, with a price of $237.0 per contract. There were 11072 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 7718 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For SMCI (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMCI#NASDAQ">SMCI</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 3 day(s) on April 19, 2024. This event was a transfer of 41 contract(s) at a $950.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 5 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $70.5K, with a price of $1700.0 per contract. There were 1165 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1985 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For FTNT (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FTNT#NASDAQ">FTNT</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 31 day(s) on May 17, 2024. This event was a transfer of 534 contract(s) at a $70.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 43 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $104.6K, with a price of $195.0 per contract. There were 3429 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1319 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding HPE (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HPE#NYSE">HPE</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 31 day(s) on May 17, 2024. Parties traded 1143 contract(s) at a $18.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 20 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $34.2K, with a price of $30.0 per contract. There were 4113 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1262 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For TSM (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSM#NYSE">TSM</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 3 day(s) on April 19, 2024. This event was a transfer of 118 contract(s) at a $147.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 5 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $25.6K, with a price of $217.0 per contract. There were 1742 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 687 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding IREN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IREN#NASDAQ">IREN</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 213 day(s) on November 15, 2024. Parties traded 200 contract(s) at a $5.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 3 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $33.0K, with a price of $165.0 per contract. There were 4361 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 605 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding WDC (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WDC#NASDAQ">WDC</a>), we observe a call option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 45 day(s) on May 31, 2024. Parties traded 100 contract(s) at a $71.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $47.0K, with a price of $470.0 per contract. There were 0 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 603 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more news on unusual options activity</a>. 
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Packing smart is your first step towards a hassle-free adventure abroad. Here's a list of ten items that should never find their way into your checked luggage. Keep these in your carry-on or leave them at home to avoid travel troubles!
1. Valuables and Important Documents
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Never check in anything that you can&#8217;t afford to lose. This includes your passport, other identification documents, expensive jewelry, and electronic devices. These are items that, if lost, could not only disrupt your trip but could also be difficult and expensive to replace.
2. Medication
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Always keep your essential medication with you in your carry-on bag. Checked luggage can occasionally be delayed or lost, and finding a pharmacy immediately upon arrival might not always be possible. It's especially critical if your medication regimen must be strictly followed. Another complication to consider, your prescription may not be valid abroad, and you may need to see a local doctor to regain access to the medicines you take regularly. 
3. All Your Clothes
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While it might seem convenient to pack all your outfits in one big suitcase, imagine losing all your clothes to a misplaced bag. Always pack at least one change of clothes and basic necessities in your carry-on, just in case.
4. Fragile Items
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Fragile items and your checked bag are a match made in disaster. Always carry delicate electronics, glass, or ceramics in your hand luggage, or better yet, leave them at home if they&#8217;re not essential to your trip. 
5. Travel Itineraries and Hotel Information
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Keep your travel itinerary, hotel information, and any tour bookings readily accessible in your carry-on. Losing such information can lead to unnecessary stress and confusion upon arrival.
6. Spare Batteries and Power Banks
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Airlines often have strict regulations about transporting batteries in checked luggage due to fire risks. Keep your power banks and spare batteries close in your carry-on. The airline representative may specifically ask you if you have power banks in your checked luggage, if you do, you should move it to your hand luggage before it is handed over to the airline.
7. Keys
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Imagine coming home from a long trip and realizing your house keys were in the checked bag that didn't make it back. Always keep your keys in your carry-on to avoid being locked out upon your return.
8. Food Items
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Certain food items might not be allowed across borders and could be confiscated if found in your checked luggage. To avoid waste and the hassle of inspections, keep food items to a minimum and familiarize yourself with the customs regulations of your destination.
9. Excessive Liquids
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While there are limits to the amount of liquids you can bring in your carry-on, placing them in your checked luggage could lead to spills and damage to your belongings. Pack them carefully or buy them at your destination.
10. Cash and Credit Cards
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Carry your cash, credit cards, and traveler's checks with you at all times. It's not uncommon for bags to be tampered with or go missing during international travel. Keeping money on your person ensures it stays safe.
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Cullinan Therapeutics Inc&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CGEM#NASDAQ">CGEM</a>), formerly&nbsp;Cullinan Oncology Inc,&nbsp;announced its plans to expand into autoimmune diseases and intends to pursue the development of CLN-978 in autoimmune diseases, with systemic lupus erythematosus&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/24/04/g38266041/cullinan-therapeutics-announces-strategic-expansion-into-autoimmune-diseases" rel="noreferrer noopener">(SLE) as a first indication</a>.&nbsp;
In SLE, the immune system of the body mistakenly attacks healthy tissue.
The company believes that CLN-978 has the potential to be a first-in-class, off-the-shelf, disease-modifying treatment in autoimmune diseases with a differentiated safety profile​.&nbsp;
The company plans to submit an investigational new drug application to study CLN-978 in patients with SLE in the third quarter of 2024 and is also planning for future development in other autoimmune diseases.&nbsp;
Cullinan Therapeutics has discontinued enrollment in its B cell non-Hodgkin lymphoma (B-NHL) study to focus ongoing development on autoimmune indications.
Recent data demonstrated the potential of CD19-directed CAR T therapies in 15 patients with autoimmune diseases.
The company shared initial clinical observations from its Phase 1 dose escalation trial of CLN-978 in B cell non-Hodgkin lymphoma.&nbsp;
Clinical observations from three patients treated in a Phase 1 dose escalation trial of patients with B-NHL show that CLN-978 was clinically active at the initial starting dose of 30 μg administered subcutaneously once weekly.&nbsp;
Two of the three patients experienced objective clinical benefit, including one who experienced a complete response.&nbsp;
Grade 1 cytokine release syndrome occurred in two patients, and no patients experienced immune effector cell-associated neurotoxicity syndrome.&nbsp;
The company also announced a&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/24/04/g38265981/cullinan-therapeutics-announces-oversubscribed-280-million-private-placement" rel="noreferrer noopener">$280 million private placement</a>. The proceeds from the private placement, combined with current cash, cash equivalents, short-term investments, and interest receivable, are expected to fund Cullinan&#8217;s current operating plan into 2028.
Monday,&nbsp;William Blair&nbsp;initiated coverage on Cullinan&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/CGEM/analyst-ratings" rel="noreferrer noopener">with an Outperform rating</a>&nbsp;and a $35-per-share fair value based on the potential of the company&#8217;s diversified pipeline of assets, including CLN-619 in endometrial cancer, CLN-978 in B-cell malignancies and autoimmune diseases.
The analyst says the company&#8217;s strategy, which is flexible across different treatment methods and emphasizes developing new drugs and licensing existing ones, has led to a diverse portfolio of unique assets.&nbsp;
This approach consistently offers chances for significant value growth based on clinical results.&nbsp;
The success of zipalertinib and CLN-619 so far demonstrates the effectiveness of this strategy. With many projects, the company can focus on advancing programs that show promise as standalone treatments.
Price Action:&nbsp;CGEM shares are up 3.75% at $17.70 on the last check Tuesday.

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Grant Cardone, real estate titan and founder of Cardone Capital, has said that Americans should rent instead of buying homes and recently posted on X, formerly Twitter, giving seven reasons why:
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">7 reasons to Rent vs Buying a home: 1) Apartments have Better amenities &#8211; pool, security, gyms, theatres, technology. Today apartments are amenity rich. 2) Economics &#8211; rents are 1/2 the cost of a mortgage today with interest rates at 7%, ($3800) and avg rents are 1800. 3) No… <a href="https://t.co/Uf30CFDRII">pic.twitter.com/Uf30CFDRII</a>
&mdash; Grant Cardone (@GrantCardone) <a href="https://twitter.com/GrantCardone/status/1778794729473224734?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 12, 2024</a></blockquote>
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<li>Apartments have better amenities, such as pools and gyms.</li>
<li>Rents are half the cost of a mortgage today with interest rates at 7%.</li>
<li>The average down payment on a home is 20%. Instead, renters can keep that cash or invest it.</li>
<li>Renting presents a shorter commitment, such as a 14-month lease instead of a 30-year mortgage.</li>
<li>Apartment living provides renters with an immediate community of people with similar interests.</li>
<li>Renters do not have to pay for maintenance.</li>
<li>Homeowners insurance and property taxes are &#8220;exploding&#8221; for homeowners.</li>
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Deere (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DE#NYSE">DE</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 5 years by 6.72% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 18.41%. Currently, Deere has a market capitalization of $109.62 billion. 
Buying $100 In DE: If an investor had bought $100 of DE stock 5 years ago, it would be worth $232.81 today based on a price of $393.80 for DE at the time of writing.
<h3>Deere's Performance Over Last 5 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1713288640_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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$100 Invested In Deere 5 Years Ago Would Be Worth This Much Today

Owens &amp; Minor (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OMI#NYSE">OMI</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 5 years by 37.1% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 48.79%. Currently, Owens &amp; Minor has a market capitalization of $1.91 billion. 
Buying $1000 In OMI: If an investor had bought $1000 of OMI stock 5 years ago, it would be worth $7,292.65 today based on a price of $24.99 for OMI at the time of writing.
<h3>Owens &amp; Minor's Performance Over Last 5 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1713288634_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.

Here's How Much You Would Have Made Owning Owens & Minor Stock In The Last 5 Years

Fed's Powell Says Performance Of U.S. Has Been 'Quite Strong;' Says Recent Data Shows Lack Of Further Progress On Inflation This Year

FirstEnergy's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FE#NYSE">FE</a>) short percent of float has risen 5.18% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 11.63 million shares sold short, which is 2.64% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 4.72 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock/">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/short-interest">List of the most shorted stocks</a>
<h3>FirstEnergy Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1713288625_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for FirstEnergy has grown since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to fall in the near-term but traders should be aware that more shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing FirstEnergy's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, FirstEnergy's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 2.44%, which means the company has more short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze/">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.

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B. Riley Securities analyst Eric Wold maintains Malibu Boats (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MBUU#NASDAQ">MBUU</a>) with a Neutral and lowers the price target from $45 to $39.

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B. Riley Securities Maintains Neutral on Malibu Boats, Lowers Price Target to $39

Applied Mat's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMAT#NYSE">AMAT</a>) short percent of float has fallen 3.85% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 12.45 million shares sold short, which is 1.5% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 2.87 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock/">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/short-interest">List of the most shorted stocks</a>
<h3>Applied Mat Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1713288619_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Applied Mat has declined since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to rise in the near-term but traders should be aware that less shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Applied Mat's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Applied Mat's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 7.13%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze/">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.

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