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Amgen

Amgen is a leader in biotechnology-based human therapeutics. Flagship drugs include red blood cell boosters Epogen and Aranesp, immune system boosters Neupogen and Neulasta, and Enbrel and Otezla for inflammatory diseases. Amgen introduced its first cancer therapeutic, Vectibix, in 2006 and markets bone-strengthening drug Prolia/Xgeva (approved 2010) and Evenity (2019). The acquisition of Onyx bolstered the firm's therapeutic oncology portfolio with Kyprolis. Recent launches include Repatha (cholesterol-lowering), Aimovig (migraine), Lumakras (lung cancer), and Tezspire (asthma). The 2023 Horizon acquisition brings several rare-disease drugs, including thyroid eye disease drug Tepezza. Amgen also has a growing biosimilar portfolio.

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Amgen Inc

The Schwab US Dividend Equity ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SCHD#NYSE">SCHD</a>) has given back more than half of its one-year gains in the last month, with the ETF falling more than 7% in December. Here's a look at what may be <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42528079/this-high-yield-dividend-etf-is-undergoing-a-harsh-reversal-signaling-bearish-trends-here-what-you-need-to-know">plaguing the fund. </a>
What To Know: The Schwab US Dividend Equity ETF is heavily weighted in the healthcare sector with four pharmaceutical stocks representing 15.83% of the fund's total holdings. The sector has underperformed recently as increased uncertainty emerged surrounding the potential appointments and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/biotech/24/11/41822473/trumps-potential-health-czar-robert-f-kennedy-jr-rattles-vaccine-stocks-shoot-first-reaction">policy changes</a> that could come under President-elect Donald Trump.&nbsp;
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Healthcare Holdings</h2>
Bristol-Meyers Squibb Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BMY#NYSE">BMY</a>) is the fund's top pharmaceutical holding, representing 4.64% of its assets. The stock is down 2.6% over the past month. 
Pfizer, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PFE#NYSE">PFE</a>) is also in the fund's top 10 holdings. It fell more than 5% following the presidential election as the vaccine-maker faces an uncertain political and regulatory environment ahead. 
AbbVie, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ABBV#NYSE">ABBV</a>) and Amgen, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMGN#NASDAQ">AMGN</a>) round out the dividend-focused fund's healthcare holdings.  AbbVie shares are down slightly, though Amgen shares are down by more than 10% in December following disappointing <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/content/42377651/amgen-stock-falls-on-weight-loss-drug-data-overreaction-or-fair">clinical trial </a>results from its weight-loss drug candidate, MariTide. 
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Additionally, the incoming Trump administration could again play a factor as Trump has pledged to raise tariffs on foreign imports which could reignite inflation and lead to interest rates staying higher for longer.&nbsp;
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Deep-pocketed investors have adopted a bearish approach towards Amgen (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMGN#NASDAQ">AMGN</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 AMGN usually suggests something big is about to happen.
We gleaned this information from our observations today when Benzinga's options scanner highlighted 10 extraordinary options activities for Amgen. This level of activity is out of the ordinary.
The general mood among these heavyweight investors is divided, with 10% leaning bullish and 60% bearish. Among these notable options, 6 are puts, totaling $327,012, and 4 are calls, amounting to $381,036.
<h3>Predicted Price Range</h3>
Analyzing the Volume and Open Interest in these contracts, it seems that the big players have been eyeing a price window from $135.0 to $310.0 for Amgen during the past quarter. 
<h3>Analyzing Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
In terms of liquidity and interest, the mean open interest for Amgen options trades today is 108.33 with a total volume of 445.00.
In the following chart, we are able to follow the development of volume and open interest of call and put options for Amgen's big money trades within a strike price range of $135.0 to $310.0 over the last 30 days.
<h3>Amgen Option Volume And Open Interest Over Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1734981331_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Significant Options Trades Detected:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th align="right">Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>AMGN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$13.4</td>
<td>$13.2</td>
<td>$13.2</td>
<td>$260.00</td>
<td>$209.8K</td>
<td align="right">127</td>
<td align="right">186</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMGN</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$11.9</td>
<td>$11.75</td>
<td>$11.9</td>
<td>$250.00</td>
<td>$147.5K</td>
<td align="right">64</td>
<td align="right">124</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMGN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>12/27/24</td>
<td>$18.45</td>
<td>$16.85</td>
<td>$17.6</td>
<td>$245.00</td>
<td>$70.4K</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">40</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMGN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$131.25</td>
<td>$126.35</td>
<td>$129.07</td>
<td>$135.00</td>
<td>$64.5K</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">5</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMGN</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$50.2</td>
<td>$49.75</td>
<td>$50.14</td>
<td>$310.00</td>
<td>$44.9K</td>
<td align="right">159</td>
<td align="right">15</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Amgen</h3>
Amgen is a leader in biotechnology-based human therapeutics. Flagship drugs include red blood cell boosters Epogen and Aranesp, immune system boosters Neupogen and Neulasta, and Enbrel and Otezla for inflammatory diseases. Amgen introduced its first cancer therapeutic, Vectibix, in 2006 and markets bone-strengthening drug Prolia/Xgeva (approved 2010) and Evenity (2019). The acquisition of Onyx bolstered the firm's therapeutic oncology portfolio with Kyprolis. Recent launches include Repatha (cholesterol-lowering), Aimovig (migraine), Lumakras (lung cancer), and Tezspire (asthma). The 2023 Horizon acquisition brings several rare-disease drugs, including thyroid eye disease drug Tepezza. Amgen also has a growing biosimilar portfolio.
<h3>Current Position of Amgen</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a volume of 1,153,448, the price of AMGN is down -0.14% at $263.02. </li>
<li>RSI indicators hint that the underlying stock may be approaching oversold.</li>
<li>Next earnings are expected to be released in 43 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Professional Analyst Ratings for Amgen</h3>
Over the past month, 2 industry analysts have shared their insights on this stock, proposing an average target price of $293.0.
Unusual Options Activity Detected: Smart Money on the Move
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&#x2A; An analyst from RBC Capital has decided to maintain their Outperform rating on Amgen, which currently sits at a price target of $330. 
&#x2A; An analyst from B of A Securities has revised its rating downward to Underperform, adjusting the price target to $256. 
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Spotlight on Amgen: Analyzing the Surge in Options Activity

On Friday,&nbsp;Novo Nordisk A/S (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVO#NYSE">NVO</a>) released headline results from the REDEFINE 1 Phase 3 trial in the&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42613036/novo-nordisks-hybrid-weight-loss-drug-falls-short-on-expectations-stock-plunges" rel="noreferrer noopener">global REDEFINE program</a>.
When evaluating the effects of treatment if all people adhered to treatment, people treated with CagriSema achieved a weight loss of 22.7% after 68 weeks compared to a reduction of 11.8% with cagrilintide 2.4 mg, 16.1% with semaglutide 2.4 mg and 2.3% with placebo alone.
In November, Novo Nordisk said its hybrid drug, CagriSema, aims to reduce weight by 25% without&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/biotech/24/11/41706292/as-race-to-best-miracle-obesity-drug-heats-up-ozempic-maker-novo-nordisk-tests-new-hybrid-drug-th" rel="noreferrer noopener">added side effects</a>.
William Blair points out that Novo Nordisk didn&#8217;t provide detailed tolerability data in its press release, making it hard to compare their treatment with Eli Lilly&#8217;s Zepbound directly. However, only 57% of patients could increase their dose to the highest level with CagriSema, compared to 83% with cagrilintide and 70% with Wegovy, suggesting that CagriSema may have a tougher tolerability profile.
The analyst writes the tolerability issue is a key reason why investors are concerned about the REDEFINE 1 trial. The analyst <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/amgn/analyst-ratings" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">rates the shares Outperform</a>.
The results from CagriSema are also beneficial for Amgen Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMGN#NASDAQ">AMGN</a>), which recently showed that its GLP-1R agonist/GIPR antagonist, MariTide, leads to effective <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/11/42189129/amgen-reveals-data-from-closely-watched-monthly-obesity-drug-with-weight-loss-of-up-to-20-at-one-year-and-no-plateau" rel="noreferrer noopener">weight loss in Phase 2 trials.</a>
MariTide&#8217;s weight loss of about 20% after 52 weeks (or 18% at the 420 mg dose) is similar to or slightly below the weight loss seen with other GLP-1 therapies, such as CagriSema and Zepbound.
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The analyst writes that MariTide&#8217;s advantage could lie in its less frequent monthly dosing, which may stand out in the obesity market.
Additionally, the way MariTide is dosed appears to reduce gastrointestinal side effects with the first dose, suggesting it may have a more tolerable long-term profile and improve patient adherence.
Price Action: AMGN stock is up 1.58% at $265.33 at last check Friday.
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What's Going On With Amgen Stock On Friday?

CORRECTION: Amgen shares are trading higher. Weight-loss related stocks are up on Friday following weaker-than-expected data from competitor Novo Nordisk.

The Institute for Clinical and Economic Review (ICER) has identified five prescription drugs whose price increases in 2023 lacked sufficient clinical evidence to justify the hikes.
Gilead Sciences Inc's (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GILD#NASDAQ">GILD</a>) Biktarvy, Johnson &amp; Johnson's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JNJ#NYSE">JNJ</a>) Darzalex, Novartis AG's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVS#NYSE">NVS</a>) Entresto, Exelixis Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EXEL#NASDAQ">EXEL</a>) Cabometyx, and Pfizer Inc's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PFE#NYSE">PFE</a>) Xeljanz are among the five drugs flagged for unsupported price increases.
These five drugs' unsupported net price increases <a target="_blank" href="https://icer.org/news-insights/press-releases/icer-announces-most-significant-drug-price-hikes-unsupported-by-new-clinical-evidence-in-us/" rel="noreferrer noopener">produced</a> $815 million in incremental added costs to U.S. payers in 2023. These price increases contributed significantly to the overall spending surge.
ICER's analysis <a target="_blank" href="https://icer.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/UPI_2024_Report_121224.pdf" rel="noreferrer noopener">revealed</a> that the other five drugs on the list did demonstrate new clinical evidence to justify their increased costs.
Merck &amp; Co Inc's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MRK#NYSE">MRK</a>) Keytruda, AstraZeneca Plc's (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AZN#NASDAQ">AZN</a>) Imfinizi and Tagrisso, Bristol Myers Squibb &amp; Co's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BMY#NYSE">BMY</a>) Opdivo, and Amgen Inc's (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMGN#NASDAQ">AMGN</a>) Prolia
The findings are part of ICER's latest Unsupported Price Increases (UPI) report, which examines the top 10 drugs with significant net price increases in the past year.
ICER's Vice President of Research, Dr. Foluso Agboola, highlighted the impact of these price hikes, noting they exceed inflation rates and strain the healthcare system.
The ICER report highlighted that Gilead's Biktarvy saw its wholesale acquisition cost increase by 5.9%, with its hike costing U.S. payers $359 million in additional drug spending.
According to the ICER report, the Darzalex price before discounts increased by 7.6%, compared to 6.2% for Entresto, 7.5% for Cabometyx, and 6% for Xeljanz.
Those price increases added an additional $190 million, $108 million, $86 million, and $72 million to 2023 U.S. drug spending, respectively.
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<li>ICER's evaluation followed a detailed protocol introduced in April 2024. The organization assessed drugs meeting criteria such as ranking among the top 250 by U.S. sales revenue and exceeding consumer price index growth plus 2% in their Wholesale Acquisition Cost.</li>
<li>The analysis focused on distinguishing price increases driven by value from those unrelated to new clinical evidence.</li>
<li>Manufacturers provided input, and ICER reviewed published studies for evidence of additional health benefits.</li>
</ul>
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Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bullish stance on Amgen (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMGN#NASDAQ">AMGN</a>).
And retail traders should know.
We noticed this today when the trades showed up on publicly available options history that we track here at Benzinga.
Whether these are institutions or just wealthy individuals, we don't know. But when something this big happens with AMGN, it often means somebody knows something is about to happen.
So how do we know what these investors just did? 
Today, <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/?utm_source=insights">Benzinga</a>'s options scanner spotted 11 uncommon options trades for Amgen.
This isn't normal.
The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 45% bullish and 36%, bearish.
Out of all of the special options we uncovered, 6 are puts, for a total amount of $372,685, and 5 are calls, for a total amount of $171,796.
<h3>What's The Price Target?</h3>
After evaluating the trading volumes and Open Interest, it's evident that the major market movers are focusing on a price band between $220.0 and $282.5 for Amgen, spanning the last three months.
<h3>Insights into Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
Assessing the volume and open interest is a strategic step in options trading. These metrics shed light on the liquidity and investor interest in Amgen's options at specified strike prices. The forthcoming data visualizes the fluctuation in volume and open interest for both calls and puts, linked to Amgen's substantial trades, within a strike price spectrum from $220.0 to $282.5 over the preceding 30 days.
<h3>Amgen Call and Put Volume: 30-Day Overview</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1734030989_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Significant Options Trades Detected:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>AMGN</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$4.05</td>
<td>$3.85</td>
<td>$3.85</td>
<td>$270.00</td>
<td>$152.0K</td>
<td>1.3K</td>
<td align="right">822</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMGN</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$4.3</td>
<td>$3.95</td>
<td>$3.95</td>
<td>$270.00</td>
<td>$54.9K</td>
<td>1.3K</td>
<td align="right">148</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMGN</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$3.1</td>
<td>$2.86</td>
<td>$2.98</td>
<td>$267.50</td>
<td>$50.4K</td>
<td>625</td>
<td align="right">170</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMGN</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$3.75</td>
<td>$2.69</td>
<td>$2.94</td>
<td>$267.50</td>
<td>$45.0K</td>
<td>625</td>
<td align="right">180</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMGN</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$4.25</td>
<td>$3.85</td>
<td>$3.85</td>
<td>$270.00</td>
<td>$43.8K</td>
<td>1.3K</td>
<td align="right">427</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Amgen</h3>
Amgen is a leader in biotechnology-based human therapeutics. Flagship drugs include red blood cell boosters Epogen and Aranesp, immune system boosters Neupogen and Neulasta, and Enbrel and Otezla for inflammatory diseases. Amgen introduced its first cancer therapeutic, Vectibix, in 2006 and markets bone-strengthening drug Prolia/Xgeva (approved 2010) and Evenity (2019). The acquisition of Onyx bolstered the firm's therapeutic oncology portfolio with Kyprolis. Recent launches include Repatha (cholesterol-lowering), Aimovig (migraine), Lumakras (lung cancer), and Tezspire (asthma). The 2023 Horizon acquisition brings several rare-disease drugs, including thyroid eye disease drug Tepezza. Amgen also has a growing biosimilar portfolio.
Following our analysis of the options activities associated with Amgen, we pivot to a closer look at the company's own performance.
<h3>Amgen's Current Market Status</h3>
<ul>
<li>Currently trading with a volume of 1,698,248, the AMGN's price is down by -0.17%, now at $272.95. </li>
<li>RSI readings suggest the stock is currently may be approaching oversold.</li>
<li>Anticipated earnings release is in 54 days.</li>
</ul>
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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 Health Care 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>TEVA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$15.00</td>
<td>$28.7K</td>
<td>19.8K</td>
<td>1.3K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CADL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$6.00</td>
<td>$44.6K</td>
<td>1.2K</td>
<td>995</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PFE</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$25.00</td>
<td>$28.7K</td>
<td>27.4K</td>
<td>566</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MDT</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$75.00</td>
<td>$70.6K</td>
<td>95</td>
<td>286</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>RXRX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$10.00</td>
<td>$35.2K</td>
<td>5.8K</td>
<td>273</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMED</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
<td>$147.5K</td>
<td>6.3K</td>
<td>250</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>UNH</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$580.00</td>
<td>$37.6K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
<td>148</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CVS</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/13/24</td>
<td>$55.00</td>
<td>$26.5K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
<td>130</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMGN</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$270.00</td>
<td>$123.5K</td>
<td>217</td>
<td>48</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NVO</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/24/25</td>
<td>$105.00</td>
<td>$34.0K</td>
<td>32</td>
<td>32</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These bullet-by-bullet explanations have been constructed using the accompanying table. 
• Regarding TEVA (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TEVA#NYSE">TEVA</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 37 day(s) on January 17, 2025. Parties traded 100 contract(s) at a $15.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 15 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $28.7K, with a price of $287.0 per contract. There were 19843 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1350 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding CADL (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CADL#NASDAQ">CADL</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 9 day(s) on December 20, 2024. Parties traded 372 contract(s) at a $6.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 22 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $44.6K, with a price of $120.0 per contract. There were 1230 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 995 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For PFE (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PFE#NYSE">PFE</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 401 day(s) on January 16, 2026. This event was a transfer of 101 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 $28.7K, with a price of $285.0 per contract. There were 27415 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 566 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For MDT (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MDT#NYSE">MDT</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 282 day(s) on September 19, 2025. This event was a transfer of 286 contract(s) at a $75.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 34 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $70.6K, with a price of $247.0 per contract. There were 95 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 286 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding RXRX (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RXRX#NASDAQ">RXRX</a>), we observe a call option trade with neutral sentiment. It expires in 401 day(s) on January 16, 2026. Parties traded 150 contract(s) at a $10.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $35.2K, with a price of $235.0 per contract. There were 5818 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 273 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding AMED (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMED#NASDAQ">AMED</a>), we observe a put option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 37 day(s) on January 17, 2025. Parties traded 250 contract(s) at a $90.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $147.5K, with a price of $590.0 per contract. There were 6378 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 250 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For UNH (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UNH#NYSE">UNH</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 37 day(s) on January 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 8 contract(s) at a $580.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 8 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $37.6K, with a price of $4710.0 per contract. There were 1038 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 148 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For CVS (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CVS#NYSE">CVS</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 2 day(s) on December 13, 2024. This event was a transfer of 100 contract(s) at a $55.00 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 $26.5K, with a price of $265.0 per contract. There were 1033 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 130 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding AMGN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMGN#NASDAQ">AMGN</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 401 day(s) on January 16, 2026. Parties traded 47 contract(s) at a $270.00 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 $123.5K, with a price of $2630.0 per contract. There were 217 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 48 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding NVO (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVO#NYSE">NVO</a>), we observe a call option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 44 day(s) on January 24, 2025. Parties traded 32 contract(s) at a $105.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $34.0K, with a price of $1065.0 per contract. There were 32 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 32 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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Amgen Boosts Q1 Dividend By 6% From $2.25 To $2.38 Per Share

During the last three months, 13 analysts shared their evaluations of Amgen (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMGN#NASDAQ">AMGN</a>), revealing diverse outlooks from bullish to bearish.
The table below offers a condensed view of their recent ratings, showcasing the changing sentiments over the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th align="right">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">5</td>
<td align="right">4</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Analysts have recently evaluated Amgen and provided 12-month price targets. The average target is $340.38, accompanied by a high estimate of $405.00 and a low estimate of $215.00. This upward trend is evident, with the current average reflecting a 0.18% increase from the previous average price target of $339.78.
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1733835712_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Exploring Analyst Ratings: An In-Depth Overview</h2>
The standing of Amgen among financial experts is revealed through an in-depth exploration of recent analyst actions. The summary below outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Tim Anderson</td>
<td>B of A Securities</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Underperform</td>
<td>$256.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Gregory Renza</td>
<td>RBC Capital</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$330.00</td>
<td>$360.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Geoff Meacham</td>
<td>Citigroup</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$335.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Michael Yee</td>
<td>Jefferies</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$380.00</td>
<td>$380.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Colin Bristow</td>
<td>UBS</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$326.00</td>
<td>$335.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Olivia Brayer</td>
<td>Cantor Fitzgerald</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$405.00</td>
<td>$405.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Yaron Weber</td>
<td>TD Cowen</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$383.00</td>
<td>$381.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Aaron Gal</td>
<td>Bernstein</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$380.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Robyn Karnauskas</td>
<td>Truist Securities</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$333.00</td>
<td>$320.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Carter Gould</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$315.00</td>
<td>$300.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Olivia Brayer</td>
<td>Cantor Fitzgerald</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$405.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Gregory Renza</td>
<td>RBC Capital</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$362.00</td>
<td>$362.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Brian Skorney</td>
<td>Baird</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Underperform</td>
<td>$215.00</td>
<td>$215.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Analysts adapt their recommendations to changing market conditions and company performance. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their response to recent developments related to Amgen. This information provides a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Offering insights into predictions, analysts assign qualitative values, from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey expectations for the relative performance of Amgen compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts set price targets as an estimate of a stock's future value. Comparing the current and prior price targets provides insight into how analysts' expectations have changed over time. This information can be valuable for investors seeking to understand consensus views on the stock's potential future performance.</li>
</ul>
Navigating through these analyst evaluations alongside other financial indicators can contribute to a holistic understanding of Amgen's market standing. Stay informed and make data-driven decisions with our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/AMGN/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights">Stay up to date on Amgen analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>Get to Know Amgen Better</h2>
Amgen is a leader in biotechnology-based human therapeutics. Flagship drugs include red blood cell boosters Epogen and Aranesp, immune system boosters Neupogen and Neulasta, and Enbrel and Otezla for inflammatory diseases. Amgen introduced its first cancer therapeutic, Vectibix, in 2006 and markets bone-strengthening drug Prolia/Xgeva (approved 2010) and Evenity (2019). The acquisition of Onyx bolstered the firm's therapeutic oncology portfolio with Kyprolis. Recent launches include Repatha (cholesterol-lowering), Aimovig (migraine), Lumakras (lung cancer), and Tezspire (asthma). The 2023 Horizon acquisition brings several rare-disease drugs, including thyroid eye disease drug Tepezza. Amgen also has a growing biosimilar portfolio.
<h3>Financial Insights: Amgen</h3>
Market Capitalization: Positioned above industry average, the company's market capitalization underscores its superiority in size, indicative of a strong market presence.
Positive Revenue Trend: Examining Amgen's financials over 3 months reveals a positive narrative. The company achieved a noteworthy revenue growth rate of 23.18% as of 30 September, 2024, showcasing a substantial increase in top-line earnings. In comparison to its industry peers, the company stands out with a growth rate higher than the average among peers in the Health Care sector.
Net Margin: The company's net margin is a standout performer, exceeding industry averages. With an impressive net margin of 33.28%, the company showcases strong profitability and effective cost control.
Return on Equity (ROE): Amgen's ROE surpasses industry standards, highlighting the company's exceptional financial performance. With an impressive 42.08% ROE, the company effectively utilizes shareholder equity capital.
Return on Assets (ROA): The company's ROA is a standout performer, exceeding industry averages. With an impressive ROA of 3.11%, the company showcases effective utilization of assets.
Debt Management: Amgen's debt-to-equity ratio stands notably higher than the industry average, reaching 8.02. This indicates a heavier reliance on borrowed funds, raising concerns about financial leverage.
<h2>Analyst Ratings: Simplified</h2>
Experts in banking and financial systems, analysts specialize in reporting for specific stocks or defined sectors. Their comprehensive research involves attending company conference calls and meetings, analyzing financial statements, and engaging with insiders to generate what are known as analyst ratings for stocks. Typically, analysts assess and rate each stock once per quarter.
Analysts may enhance their evaluations by incorporating forecasts for metrics like growth estimates, earnings, and revenue, delivering additional guidance to investors. It is vital to acknowledge that, although experts in stocks and sectors, analysts are human and express their opinions when providing insights.
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Demystifying Amgen: Insights From 13 Analyst Reviews

B of A Securities analyst Tim Anderson reinstates Amgen (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMGN#NASDAQ">AMGN</a>) with a Underperform and announces $256 price target.

Price Target

Initiation

B of A Securities Reinstates Underperform on Amgen, Announces $256 Price Target

Amgen (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMGN#NASDAQ">AMGN</a>) today announced&nbsp;new data demonstrating that adding BLINCYTO&#xAE; (blinatumomab) to chemotherapy significantly improves disease-free survival (DFS) in newly diagnosed pediatric patients with National Cancer Institute (NCI) standard risk (SR) B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia (B-ALL) of average or higher risk of relapse. The data are from a Phase 3 study (AALL1731) conducted by the Children's Oncology Group. The results were simultaneously <a href="https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4319894-1&amp;h=1897591024&amp;u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nejm.org%2Fdoi%2Ffull%2F10.1056%2FNEJMoa2411680&amp;a=published">published</a>&nbsp;in the New England Journal of Medicine and will be presented during the plenary session on Sunday, Dec. 8, at 2 p.m. PT at the 66th American Society of Hematology (ASH) Annual Meeting &amp; Exposition in San Diego.
Based on the results of the first pre-specified interim analysis for efficacy, the study met its primary endpoint of DFS and study randomization was terminated early based on the recommendation from the data and safety monitoring committee due to the benefit observed in the BLINCYTO arm compared to the chemotherapy-only arm. Overall, the 3-year DFS was 96.0% for patients treated with chemotherapy plus BLINCYTO compared to 87.9% for those treated with only chemotherapy. The hazard ratio (HR) was 0.39 [95% confidence interval (CI) 0.24-0.64], indicating a 61% reduction in the risk of disease relapse, secondary malignant neoplasm or remission death with BLINCYTO. At 3 years, more patients remained alive and cancer free when treated with BLINCYTO plus chemotherapy compared to chemotherapy alone.

Amgen Announced Blincyto Added To Chemotherapy Significantly Improves Survival In Newly Diagnosed Pediatric Patients With B-cell Precursor Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia At ASH; Said Phase 3 Study Results Demonstrated Three Year, Disease-Free Survival of 96%

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>AMGN</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/13/24</td>
<td>$270.00</td>
<td>$126.0K</td>
<td>711</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>JNJ</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$160.00</td>
<td>$162.3K</td>
<td>2.0K</td>
<td>939</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>HUM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$310.00</td>
<td>$54.2K</td>
<td>71</td>
<td>742</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>LLY</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$830.00</td>
<td>$28.3K</td>
<td>2.0K</td>
<td>520</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>UNH</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/27/24</td>
<td>$600.00</td>
<td>$96.7K</td>
<td>17</td>
<td>474</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DHR</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/06/24</td>
<td>$240.00</td>
<td>$279.3K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
<td>306</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>HIMS</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$25.00</td>
<td>$89.1K</td>
<td>8.4K</td>
<td>289</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MEDP</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$340.00</td>
<td>$25.8K</td>
<td>224</td>
<td>178</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PFE</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$25.00</td>
<td>$29.4K</td>
<td>4.1K</td>
<td>145</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ELV</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$390.00</td>
<td>$28.2K</td>
<td>348</td>
<td>58</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These itemized elaborations have been created using the accompanying table. 
• For AMGN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMGN#NASDAQ">AMGN</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 8 day(s) on December 13, 2024. This event was a transfer of 618 contract(s) at a $270.00 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 $126.0K, with a price of $205.0 per contract. There were 711 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1006 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For JNJ (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JNJ#NYSE">JNJ</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 106 day(s) on March 21, 2025. This event was a transfer of 800 contract(s) at a $160.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $162.3K, with a price of $203.0 per contract. There were 2021 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 939 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding HUM (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HUM#NYSE">HUM</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 197 day(s) on June 20, 2025. Parties traded 21 contract(s) at a $310.00 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 $54.2K, with a price of $2582.0 per contract. There were 71 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 742 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For LLY (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LLY#NYSE">LLY</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be neutral, expiring in 15 day(s) on December 20, 2024. This event was a transfer of 13 contract(s) at a $830.00 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 $28.3K, with a price of $2176.0 per contract. There were 2007 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 520 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding UNH (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UNH#NYSE">UNH</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 22 day(s) on December 27, 2024. Parties traded 117 contract(s) at a $600.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 17 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $96.7K, with a price of $830.0 per contract. There were 17 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 474 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding DHR (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DHR#NYSE">DHR</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 1 day(s) on December 6, 2024. Parties traded 266 contract(s) at a $240.00 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 $279.3K, with a price of $1050.0 per contract. There were 1000 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 306 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For HIMS (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HIMS#NYSE">HIMS</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be neutral, expiring in 43 day(s) on January 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 99 contract(s) at a $25.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $89.1K, with a price of $900.0 per contract. There were 8479 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 289 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding MEDP (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MEDP#NASDAQ">MEDP</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 15 day(s) on December 20, 2024. Parties traded 30 contract(s) at a $340.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 12 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $25.8K, with a price of $860.0 per contract. There were 224 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 178 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For PFE (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PFE#NYSE">PFE</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be neutral, expiring in 771 day(s) on January 15, 2027. This event was a transfer of 70 contract(s) at a $25.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $29.4K, with a price of $420.0 per contract. There were 4153 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 145 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For ELV (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ELV#NYSE">ELV</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 15 day(s) on December 20, 2024. This event was a transfer of 47 contract(s) at a $390.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 18 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $28.2K, with a price of $600.0 per contract. There were 348 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 58 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>. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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&nbsp;Investment Establishes Second Facility in Holly Springs; Builds on Previous $550M Commitment
THOUSAND OAKS, Calif., Dec. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Amgen (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMGN#NASDAQ">AMGN</a>) today announced a $1 billion expansion to establish a second drug substance manufacturing facility in North Carolina. This brings the company's total planned investment in Holly Springs to more than $1.5 billion, building on its previously announced $550 million commitment.

Amgen Announces A $1B Expansion To Establish A Second Drug Substance Manufacturing Facility In North Carolina; Bringing The Company's Total Planned Investment In Holly Springs To More Than $1.5B, Building On Its Previously Announced $550M Commitment

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The battle for the multibillion-dollar obesity market just got fiercer. Amgen Inc's (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMGN#NASDAQ">AMGN</a>) new drug candidate, MariTide, reported promising results, helping patients <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/weight-loss-drugs">shed around 20%</a> of their body weight.
But when up against the current titans — Eli Lilly And Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LLY#NYSE">LLY</a>) and Novo Nordisk A/S (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVO#NYSE">NVO</a>) — "promising" may not cut it.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Weight Loss: A Tough Market For Newcomers</h2>
Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk's drugs, Zepbound and Wegovy, aren't just treatments—they're juggernauts. Amgen's MariTide enters the fray with a unique antibody-peptide mechanism, which could offer less frequent dosing and potentially fewer rebounds in weight. Yet, with side effects like nausea and vomiting in 70% of patients, it's a tough sell in a market where first impressions matter.
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As Nicholas Anderson of Thornburg Investment Management <a href="https://www.livemint.com/companies/eli-lilly-and-novo-nordisk-s-obesity-moat-just-got-stronger-11733036578455.html">points</a> out, "A 20% weight loss would have been best-in-class a few years ago. But Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly have drugs in the pipeline that could meet or exceed 25% weight loss." 
Worse for Amgen, MariTide is still in phase 2, while Lilly and Novo's next-generation drugs are nearly ready for market.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">The Pfizer-Merck Parallel</h2>
Pharma history suggests dominance isn't guaranteed—Merck &amp; Co Inc's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MRK#NYSE">MRK</a>) statin Mevacor paved the way in the 1980s but was eventually outpaced by Pfizer Inc's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PFE#NYSE">PFE</a>) Lipitor. 
However, with obesity drugs, the first movers seem poised to stay on top. Despite Amgen's potential 10% market share, it's hard to see MariTide displacing the leaders in what some are calling "the greatest pharmaceutical bonanza of all time."
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">A Big Market, Even For The Underdogs</h2>
Amgen doesn't need to dethrone Lilly and Novo to win. Even a small slice of the projected $100 billion market is lucrative. MariTide's once-monthly injection offers manufacturing efficiencies and cardiovascular perks, as noted by BMO Capital Markets analyst Evan Seigerman.
For now, Amgen may only nibble at the obesity market pie, but the stakes are massive. Whether it's a scrappy upstart or a next-gen titan, one thing is certain—the weight-loss wars are just getting started.
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Weight Loss Drug Wars Heat Up: Amgen Challenges Eli Lilly, Novo's Dominance

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 will search for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges heavily from its normal worth. High amounts of trading activity could push option prices to exaggerated or underestimated levels. 
Below are some instances of options activity happening in the Health Care 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>ADMA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$20.00</td>
<td>$127.4K</td>
<td>2.2K</td>
<td>5.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NMRA</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$7.50</td>
<td>$86.5K</td>
<td>4.5K</td>
<td>827</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SRRK</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$40.00</td>
<td>$27.7K</td>
<td>3.2K</td>
<td>805</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NVO</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/06/24</td>
<td>$105.00</td>
<td>$28.5K</td>
<td>901</td>
<td>558</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>RVMD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$55.00</td>
<td>$55.4K</td>
<td>704</td>
<td>461</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMGN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$285.00</td>
<td>$31.0K</td>
<td>1.1K</td>
<td>439</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BSX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/13/24</td>
<td>$91.00</td>
<td>$49.3K</td>
<td>28</td>
<td>413</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BIIB</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$200.00</td>
<td>$108.0K</td>
<td>280</td>
<td>212</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SAVA</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$25.00</td>
<td>$109.2K</td>
<td>365</td>
<td>105</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PFE</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$22.50</td>
<td>$25.3K</td>
<td>11.2K</td>
<td>66</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These bullet-by-bullet explanations have been constructed using the accompanying table. 
• For ADMA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ADMA#NASDAQ">ADMA</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 18 day(s) on December 20, 2024. This event was a transfer of 1499 contract(s) at a $20.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $127.4K, with a price of $85.0 per contract. There were 2293 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 5072 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For NMRA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NMRA#NASDAQ">NMRA</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 46 day(s) on January 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 309 contract(s) at a $7.50 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 6 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $86.5K, with a price of $280.0 per contract. There were 4550 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 827 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding SRRK (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SRRK#NASDAQ">SRRK</a>), we observe a call option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 46 day(s) on January 17, 2025. Parties traded 99 contract(s) at a $40.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $27.7K, with a price of $280.0 per contract. There were 3264 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 805 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding NVO (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVO#NYSE">NVO</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 4 day(s) on December 6, 2024. Parties traded 250 contract(s) at a $105.00 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 $28.5K, with a price of $114.0 per contract. There were 901 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 558 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For RVMD (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RVMD#NASDAQ">RVMD</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 18 day(s) on December 20, 2024. This event was a transfer of 426 contract(s) at a $55.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 45 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $55.4K, with a price of $135.0 per contract. There were 704 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 461 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding AMGN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMGN#NASDAQ">AMGN</a>), we observe a call option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 18 day(s) on December 20, 2024. Parties traded 100 contract(s) at a $285.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $31.0K, with a price of $310.0 per contract. There were 1197 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 439 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For BSX (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BSX#NYSE">BSX</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 11 day(s) on December 13, 2024. This event was a transfer of 411 contract(s) at a $91.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 48 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $49.3K, with a price of $120.0 per contract. There were 28 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 413 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding BIIB (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BIIB#NASDAQ">BIIB</a>), we observe a call option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 136 day(s) on April 17, 2025. Parties traded 200 contract(s) at a $200.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $108.0K, with a price of $540.0 per contract. There were 280 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 212 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding SAVA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SAVA#NASDAQ">SAVA</a>), we observe a put option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 200 day(s) on June 20, 2025. Parties traded 50 contract(s) at a $25.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $109.2K, with a price of $2185.0 per contract. There were 365 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 105 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding PFE (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PFE#NYSE">PFE</a>), we observe a call option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 410 day(s) on January 16, 2026. Parties traded 54 contract(s) at a $22.50 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $25.3K, with a price of $470.0 per contract. There were 11285 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 66 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>. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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10 Health Care Stocks With Whale Alerts In Today's Session

RBC Capital analyst Gregory Renza maintains Amgen (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMGN#NASDAQ">AMGN</a>) with a Outperform and lowers the price target from $360 to $330.

RBC Capital Maintains Outperform on Amgen, Lowers Price Target to $330

<h3>Gainers</h3>
<ul>
<li>Poseida Therapeutics (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PSTX#NASDAQ">PSTX</a>) shares moved upwards by 224.5% to $9.28 during Tuesday's pre-market session. The company's market cap stands at $904.4 million. </li>
<li>Caribou Biosciences (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRBU#NASDAQ">CRBU</a>) stock rose 23.76% to $2.5. The company's market cap stands at $226.3 million. </li>
<li>Arrowhead Pharma (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARWR#NASDAQ">ARWR</a>) shares increased by 21.07% to $22.75. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $2.8 billion. As per the press release, Q4 earnings came out today. </li>
<li>Neurogene (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NGNE#NASDAQ">NGNE</a>) stock rose 19.47% to $26.66. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $396.0 million. </li>
<li>Tactile Systems Tech (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TCMD#NASDAQ">TCMD</a>) stock increased by 18.12% to $22.35. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $536.3 million. </li>
<li>Embecta (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EMBC#NASDAQ">EMBC</a>) stock increased by 18.04% to $17.01. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $981.5 million. As per the press release, Q4 earnings came out today. </li>
</ul>
<h3>Losers</h3>
<ul>
<li>Select Medical Hldgs (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SEM#NYSE">SEM</a>) shares declined by 43.8% to $21.75 during Tuesday's pre-market session. The company's market cap stands at $2.8 billion. </li>
<li>Alector (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ALEC#NASDAQ">ALEC</a>) stock declined by 34.35% to $2.6. The company's market cap stands at $254.6 million. </li>
<li>BrightSpring Health (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BTSGU#NASDAQ">BTSGU</a>) shares fell 20.77% to $55.01. </li>
<li>Scinai Immunotherapeutics (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SCNI#NASDAQ">SCNI</a>) shares decreased by 17.85% to $2.9. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $2.4 million. As per the news, the Q3 earnings report came out 2 days ago. </li>
<li>Cocrystal Pharma (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COCP#NASDAQ">COCP</a>) stock declined by 10.14% to $1.95. The company's market cap stands at $19.8 million. </li>
<li>Amgen (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMGN#NASDAQ">AMGN</a>) shares fell 9.94% to $264.78. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $142.3 billion. 
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</ul>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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12 Health Care Stocks Moving In Tuesday's Pre-Market Session

The U.S. stock market traded mixed on Tuesday morning, with major indices showing tight movements as investors awaited the release of the Federal Reserve's <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/interest-rates">November meeting minutes</a>. 
Reports are expected to provide fresh critical insights into the central bank's outlook for interest rates. Fed futures currently assign a 59% probability of a 25-basis-point rate cut in December. The remaining odds suggest the Fed may hold rates steady in the 4.5%-4.75% range, as per CME FedWatch.
Fed futures are currently assigning a 59% chance to a 25-basis-point Fed rate cut in December, while remaining odds point to the option of holding rates steady at 4.5%-4.75%, as per CME FedWatch. 
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">25% Tariffs On All Imports</h3>
In a relatively quiet trading session, both Mexican and Canadian assets saw a surge in volatility after President-elect Donald Trump pledged to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/etfs/currency-etfs/24/11/42190765/trumps-tariff-threats-slam-mexican-peso-canadian-dollar-only-the-beginning-of-a-sorely-needed-repricing-expert-warns">raise tariffs to 25% on all imports from Mexico and Canada</a>, citing efforts to combat drug trafficking and illegal immigration.
The Mexican peso dropped 2.5%, falling to 22.80 per U.S. dollar, a level of weakness not seen since August 2022. The iShares MSCI Mexico ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EWW#NYSE">EWW</a>) also declined sharply, tumbling 2.9%.
President Claudia Sheinbaum responded with a retaliatory warning, suggesting Mexico could impose its own tariffs, escalating the risk of economic damage for both nations.
The Canadian dollar fared slightly better, sliding 0.7% but still reaching its lowest level in more than four years.
U.S. Treasury yields ticked higher, reversing some of the sharp declines seen on Monday following President-elect Trump's announcement of Scott Bessent as his pick for Treasury Secretary. The iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TLT#NASDAQ">TLT</a>) fell 0.5%, cooling off after Monday's 2.6% rally.
Gold traded flat, remaining near $2,010 per ounce. Oil prices fell 0.8% to $68.30 per barrel, as markets monitored developments around the ceasefire deal between Israel and Hezbollah as the Israeli Security Cabinet meets for the official approval.
Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) rose slightly by 0.7%, after logging its worst single-day performance in more than four months on Monday. 
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Tuesday&#8217;s Performance In Major US Indices, ETFs</h3>
<figure class="wp-block-table is-style-stripes"> 
<table>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Major Indices</td>
<td>Price</td>
<td>% (1-day)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>S&amp;P 500</td>
<td>6,013.26</td>
<td>0.4%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Nasdaq 100</td>
<td>20,891.08</td>
<td>0.4%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Dow Jones</td>
<td>44,656.98</td>
<td>-0.2%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Russell 2000</td>
<td>2,426.91</td>
<td>-0.6%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Updated at 12:52 p.m. ET</figcaption></figure>
According to&nbsp;<a href="https://bzresearch.myclickfunnels.com/benzinga-pro-content-webinar-registration/?utm_source=BZprocontent112524&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1">Benzinga Pro</a>&nbsp;data:
<ul>
<li>The&nbsp;SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) edged 0.4% higher to $596.83, eyeing the seventh straight session of gains.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIA#NYSE">DIA</a>)&nbsp;inched 0.1% lower to $447.10.</li>
<li>The tech-heavy&nbsp;Invesco QQQ Trust Series&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>) rose 0.5% up to $508.98.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;iShares Russell 2000 ETF&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IWM#NYSE">IWM</a>) fell 0.4% to $241.28.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;Utilities Sector Select Sector SPDR Fund&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLU#NYSE">XLU</a>) outperformed, rising 1%. The&nbsp;Materials Select Sector SPDR Fund&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLB#NYSE">XLB</a>) lagged, down 0.9%.</li>
</ul>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Tuesday&#8217;s Stock Movers</h3>
<ul>
<li>Shares of automakers fell after President-elect Donald Trump threatened tariffs on goods <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/global/24/11/42196251/general-motors-stellantis-lead-automaker-stock-declines-as-trump-proposes-aggressive-tariffs-on-mexico-canada">imported from Canada and Mexico.</a> Ford Motor Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/F#NYSE">F</a>), General Motors Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GM#NYSE">GM</a>) and Stellantis N.V. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/STLA#NYSE">STLA</a>) were down 2.3%, 8.4% and 5.3%, respectively. For GM this may potentially mark the worst day since August 2021. </li>
<li>Eli Lilly &amp; Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LLY#NYSE">LLY</a>) rose 5.4% while Amgen Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMGN#NASDAQ">AMGN</a>) tumbled over 8%, after the latter saw weight-loss drug results coming in below analyst expectations. </li>
<li>Zoom Video Communications Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ZM#NASDAQ">ZM</a>) fell over 7% in reaction to quarterly earnings. </li>
<li>Other stocks reacting to quarterly results included Semtech Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMTC#NASDAQ">SMTC</a>), up 18%, Analog Devices Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ADI#NASDAQ">ADI</a>), down 3%, Agilent Technologies Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/A#NYSE">A</a>), down 1.8%, Woodward Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WWD#NASDAQ">WWD</a>), up 6%, Best Buy Co. Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BBY#NYSE">BBY</a>), down 7%, Dicks Sporting Goods Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DKS#NYSE">DKS</a>), down 0.2%, VinFast Auto Ltd. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VFS#NASDAQ">VFS</a>), up 1%. </li>
</ul>
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