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After suffering a recent earnings miss combined with a challenging economic backdrop, shares of recreational vehicle provider Winnebago Industries, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WGO#NYSE">WGO</a>) have printed gobs of red ink over the trailing month. Nevertheless, historical data reveals that investors tend to view bouts of unusual volatility as a buying opportunity, thus making the case for bullish speculation.
First, one of the main contributors to the downside in WGO stock centers on the underlying company's fiscal-first-quarter results. Winnebago <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/12/42615254/winnebago-industries-stock-falls-after-q1-earnings-miss-amid-challenging-marine-operating-environment">reported an adjusted loss per share of 3 cents</a>, badly missing analysts' consensus view of 20 cents. Further, revenue slipped 18% on a year-over-year basis to $625.6 million, also missing the estimated target of $672.232 million.
Second, management provided additional context, but this failed to bolster investor confidence. "As expected, the RV and marine operating environment remained challenging in the first quarter, marked by subdued consumer demand and a cautious dealer network reluctant to make significant commitments on new orders ahead of the historically slow winter season," said President and CEO Michael Happe.
Nevertheless, the head executive stated that the company anticipates a rise in demand as the RV and marine markets enter the more sales-friendly spring season. To be fair, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42654183/is-winnebago-industries-steering-towards-a-turnaround-in-h2-analysts-are-split">analyst views on a turnaround for WGO stock are split</a>. However, a fundamental argument for upside speculation does exist.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Historical Trends Favor WGO Stock as a Value Play</h2>
Under normal market circumstances, Winnebago stock tends to carry a neutral trajectory. Specifically, over the trailing five years, the odds that on any given Friday, WGO would generate a positive return relative to Monday's opening price comes in at 50.2%. This figure is calculated by dividing the number of positive weeks over the total number of weeks in the dataset (i.e. last five years).
However, this baseline metric doesn't reveal the emotional shifts in sentiment that may occur during periods of unusual volatility. In other words, pricing events that extend multiple standard deviations below the mean could impact the fear-greed continuum much more greatly than normal market sessions. Therefore, data-driven investors may be better served with a Bayesian inference to calculate conditional probabilities.
Last week, WGO stock lost 9.49% of its market value, which is a rare occurrence. In the past five years, there have only been 14 instances (not including last week) where WGO lost 9.49% or worse. Interestingly, eight of the following weeks saw a positive return or a success ratio of 57.14%.
Additional context makes Winnebago even more enticing. Four of the weekly losses totaling 9.49% or worse occurred in February and March of 2020. Presumably, most investors agree that COVID-19 represents a unique market impact that's unlikely to materialize again anytime soon.
Taking out the impact of COVID-19, the success ratio improves to 70%, with 10 weeks seeing a loss of 9.49% or worse and seven of the following weeks resulting in a positive return.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">A Bull Call Spread Beckons</h2>
Considering investors&#8217; tendency to buy the dip in WGO stock, speculators may want to consider <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/bull-spread#:~:text=A%20bull%20call%20spread%20involves,expires%20on%20the%20same%20date.">bull call spreads</a> of Winnebago shares. This options strategy involves buying a call and simultaneously selling a call, both for the same expiration date. The idea is to take the credit from the short call to partially offset the debit paid for the long call, thus discounting the long position.
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For WGO stock, the next available options chain expires on Jan. 17, 2025. Given the skepticism surrounding Winnebago's business and comeback intentions, market makers are currently providing attractive pricing for bull call spreads.
For example, the Jan. 17 47.50/50.00 bull call spread — buy the $47.50 call, simultaneously sell the $50 call — carries a net debit of $125 after applying the options multiplier. Should WGO stock hit or exceed the short call strike price of $50, the payout is the difference between the strike prices minus the net debit paid or $125.
In other words, within a few weeks, bullish speculators have the opportunity to pocket a 100% payout. That's an enticing proposition, given that, statistically, investors tend to load the boat when WGO stock encounters unusually steep volatility.
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Whales with a lot of money to spend have taken a noticeably bearish stance on Neumora Therapeutics.
Looking at options history for Neumora Therapeutics (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NMRA#NASDAQ">NMRA</a>) we detected 12 trades.
If we consider the specifics of each trade, it is accurate to state that 33% of the investors opened trades with bullish expectations and 50% with bearish.
From the overall spotted trades, 6 are puts, for a total amount of $581,375 and 6, calls, for a total amount of $245,900.
<h3>Expected Price Movements</h3>
Taking into account the Volume and Open Interest on these contracts, it appears that whales have been targeting a price range from $5.0 to $15.0 for Neumora Therapeutics over the last 3 months. 
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Trends</h3>
In terms of liquidity and interest, the mean open interest for Neumora Therapeutics options trades today is 7461.43 with a total volume of 6,284.00.
In the following chart, we are able to follow the development of volume and open interest of call and put options for Neumora Therapeutics's big money trades within a strike price range of $5.0 to $15.0 over the last 30 days.
<h3>Neumora Therapeutics Option Activity Analysis: Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1735242345_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Largest Options Trades Observed:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>NMRA</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$1.35</td>
<td>$1.15</td>
<td>$1.45</td>
<td>$5.00</td>
<td>$378.0K</td>
<td>15.1K</td>
<td>3.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NMRA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$4.0</td>
<td>$3.7</td>
<td>$3.79</td>
<td>$12.50</td>
<td>$77.4K</td>
<td>7.6K</td>
<td>246</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NMRA</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/19/25</td>
<td>$5.7</td>
<td>$5.0</td>
<td>$5.5</td>
<td>$10.00</td>
<td>$55.0K</td>
<td>8</td>
<td>100</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NMRA</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$2.4</td>
<td>$2.25</td>
<td>$2.25</td>
<td>$7.50</td>
<td>$44.4K</td>
<td>8.2K</td>
<td>211</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NMRA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$4.3</td>
<td>$3.9</td>
<td>$4.0</td>
<td>$12.50</td>
<td>$40.0K</td>
<td>7.6K</td>
<td>414</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Neumora Therapeutics</h3>
Neumora Therapeutics Inc is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company founded to confront the global brain disease crisis by taking a fundamentally different approach to the way treatments for brain diseases are developed. It has rapidly scaled its therapeutic pipeline, which currently consists of seven clinical and preclinical neuroscience programs that target novel mechanisms of action for a broad range of underserved neuropsychiatric disorders and neurodegenerative diseases. The company expects to continue to progress in the development of its pipeline with the planned initiation of multiple clinical trials across its programs over the next 12 to 18 months, which supports numerous anticipated data readouts.
In light of the recent options history for Neumora Therapeutics, it's now appropriate to focus on the company itself. We aim to explore its current performance.
<h3>Neumora Therapeutics's Current Market Status</h3>
<ul>
<li>Currently trading with a volume of 422,366, the NMRA's price is up by 1.03%, now at $10.74. </li>
<li>RSI readings suggest the stock is currently may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Anticipated earnings release is in 70 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What The Experts Say On Neumora Therapeutics</h3>
A total of 1 professional analysts have given their take on this stock in the last 30 days, setting an average price target of $30.0.
Turn $1000 into $1270 in just 20 days?
20-year pro options trader reveals his one-line chart technique that shows when to buy and sell. Copy his trades, which have had averaged a 27% profit every 20 days. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premium/ideas/options-moneyline-2/?t=Moop1arja3be22op14&amp;utm_source=benzinga-insights">Click here for access</a>. 
&#x2A; Reflecting concerns, an analyst from HC Wainwright &amp; Co. lowers its rating to Buy with a new price target of $30.
Trading options involves greater risks but also offers the potential for higher profits. Savvy traders mitigate these risks through ongoing education, strategic trade adjustments, utilizing various indicators, and staying attuned to market dynamics. Keep up with the latest options trades for Neumora Therapeutics with <a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/register174">Benzinga Pro</a> for real-time alerts.

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Financial giants have made a conspicuous bullish move on e.l.f. Beauty. Our analysis of options history for e.l.f. Beauty (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ELF#NYSE">ELF</a>) revealed 9 unusual trades.
Delving into the details, we found 33% of traders were bullish, while 22% showed bearish tendencies. Out of all the trades we spotted, 3 were puts, with a value of $697,100, and 6 were calls, valued at $298,944.
<h3>What's The Price Target?</h3>
Analyzing the Volume and Open Interest in these contracts, it seems that the big players have been eyeing a price window from $115.0 to $200.0 for e.l.f. Beauty during the past quarter. 
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Trends</h3>
In today's trading context, the average open interest for options of e.l.f. Beauty stands at 123.67, with a total volume reaching 796.00. The accompanying chart delineates the progression of both call and put option volume and open interest for high-value trades in e.l.f. Beauty, situated within the strike price corridor from $115.0 to $200.0, throughout the last 30 days.
<h3>e.l.f. Beauty Option Activity Analysis: Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1735242340_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Biggest Options Spotted:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th align="right">Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>ELF</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$18.9</td>
<td>$18.5</td>
<td>$18.6</td>
<td>$130.00</td>
<td>$558.0K</td>
<td align="right">174</td>
<td align="right">300</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ELF</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$6.7</td>
<td>$6.6</td>
<td>$6.7</td>
<td>$132.00</td>
<td>$81.0K</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">145</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ELF</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$69.8</td>
<td>$68.3</td>
<td>$69.8</td>
<td>$200.00</td>
<td>$69.8K</td>
<td align="right">40</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ELF</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$70.1</td>
<td>$68.6</td>
<td>$69.3</td>
<td>$200.00</td>
<td>$69.3K</td>
<td align="right">40</td>
<td align="right">20</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ELF</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$26.5</td>
<td>$26.2</td>
<td>$26.5</td>
<td>$140.00</td>
<td>$55.7K</td>
<td align="right">82</td>
<td align="right">42</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About e.l.f. Beauty</h3>
e.l.f. Beauty Inc is a multi-brand beauty company that offers inclusive, accessible, clean, vegan and cruelty-free cosmetics and skin care products. The Company's mission is to make the best of beauty accessible to every eye, lip, face, and skin concern. The company offers cosmetic accessories for women which include eyeliner, mascara, false eyelashes, lipstick, the foundation for the face, moisturizer, cleanser, and other tools through its stores and e-commerce channels. The products that the company sells are marketed under the e.l.f. Cosmetics, W3LL PEOPLE and Keys Soulcare brands. It carries out sales within the US and internationally, out of which maximum revenue is generated from the US.
Following our analysis of the options activities associated with e.l.f. Beauty, we pivot to a closer look at the company's own performance.
<h3>Where Is e.l.f. Beauty Standing Right Now?</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a trading volume of 353,827, the price of ELF is down by -0.16%, reaching $131.7.</li>
<li>Current RSI values indicate that the stock is may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Next earnings report is scheduled for 40 days from now.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What Analysts Are Saying About e.l.f. Beauty</h3>
In the last month, 5 experts released ratings on this stock with an average target price of $165.0.
Turn $1000 into $1270 in just 20 days?
20-year pro options trader reveals his one-line chart technique that shows when to buy and sell. Copy his trades, which have had averaged a 27% profit every 20 days. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premium/ideas/options-moneyline-2/?t=Moop1arja3be22op14&amp;utm_source=benzinga-insights">Click here for access</a>. 
&#x2A; An analyst from DA Davidson persists with their Buy rating on e.l.f. Beauty, maintaining a target price of $170. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Truist Securities continues to hold a Buy rating for e.l.f. Beauty, targeting a price of $150. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from DA Davidson continues to hold a Buy rating for e.l.f. Beauty, targeting a price of $170. 
&#x2A; An analyst from DA Davidson persists with their Buy rating on e.l.f. Beauty, maintaining a target price of $170. 
&#x2A; In a cautious move, an analyst from Goldman Sachs downgraded its rating to Buy, setting a price target of $165. 
Options trading presents higher risks and potential rewards. Astute traders manage these risks by continually educating themselves, adapting their strategies, monitoring multiple indicators, and keeping a close eye on market movements. Stay informed about the latest e.l.f. Beauty options trades with real-time alerts from <a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/register174">Benzinga Pro</a>.

e.l.f. Beauty Unusual Options Activity For December 26

Deep-pocketed investors have adopted a bearish approach towards Lam Research (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LRCX#NASDAQ">LRCX</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 LRCX usually suggests something big is about to happen.
We gleaned this information from our observations today when Benzinga's options scanner highlighted 20 extraordinary options activities for Lam Research. This level of activity is out of the ordinary.
The general mood among these heavyweight investors is divided, with 30% leaning bullish and 40% bearish. Among these notable options, 12 are puts, totaling $585,068, and 8 are calls, amounting to $1,196,232.
<h3>Projected Price Targets</h3>
Taking into account the Volume and Open Interest on these contracts, it appears that whales have been targeting a price range from $54.0 to $164.0 for Lam Research over the last 3 months. 
<h3>Analyzing Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
In today's trading context, the average open interest for options of Lam Research stands at 793.58, with a total volume reaching 4,701.00. The accompanying chart delineates the progression of both call and put option volume and open interest for high-value trades in Lam Research, situated within the strike price corridor from $54.0 to $164.0, throughout the last 30 days.
<h3>Lam Research Option Activity Analysis: Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1735242335_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Biggest Options Spotted:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th align="right">Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>LRCX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$5.45</td>
<td>$5.15</td>
<td>$5.25</td>
<td>$85.00</td>
<td>$787.5K</td>
<td align="right">627</td>
<td>1.5K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>LRCX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$8.85</td>
<td>$8.75</td>
<td>$8.85</td>
<td>$68.00</td>
<td>$172.5K</td>
<td align="right">72</td>
<td>0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>LRCX</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/03/25</td>
<td>$10.95</td>
<td>$10.75</td>
<td>$10.84</td>
<td>$85.00</td>
<td>$54.2K</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td>350</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>LRCX</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$93.7</td>
<td>$89.65</td>
<td>$90.05</td>
<td>$164.00</td>
<td>$54.0K</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td>6</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>LRCX</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/03/25</td>
<td>$11.15</td>
<td>$10.4</td>
<td>$10.8</td>
<td>$85.00</td>
<td>$54.0K</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td>200</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Lam Research</h3>
Lam Research is one of the largest semiconductor wafer fabrication equipment manufacturers in the world. It specializes in deposition and etch, which entail the buildup of layers on a semiconductor and the subsequent selective removal of patterns from each layer. Lam holds the top market share in etch and holds the clear second share in deposition. It is more exposed to memory chipmakers for DRAM and NAND chips. It counts as top customers the largest chipmakers in the world, including TSMC, Samsung, Intel, and Micron.
<h3>Lam Research's Current Market Status</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a trading volume of 2,523,239, the price of LRCX is up by 0.7%, reaching $74.35.</li>
<li>Current RSI values indicate that the stock is may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Next earnings report is scheduled for 27 days from now.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What The Experts Say On Lam Research</h3>
3 market experts have recently issued ratings for this stock, with a consensus target price of $82.0.
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U.S. stocks traded slightly lower toward the end of trading, with the S&amp;P 500 edging lower on Thursday.
The Dow traded down 0.03% to 43,283.94 while the NASDAQ fell 0.05% to 20,021.98. The S&amp;P 500 also fell, dropping, 0.07% to 6,035.54.
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Leading and Lagging Sectors Industrials shares rose by 0.3% on Thursday.
In trading on Thursday, consumer discretionary shares dipped by 0.5%.
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U.S. initial jobless claims fell by 1,000 from the previous week to a reading of 219,000 during the second week of December, compared to market estimates of 224,000.
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<li>SEALSQ Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LAES#NASDAQ">LAES</a>) shares shot up 48% to $8.08. On Thursday, SEALSQ announced the launch of SEALQUANTUM.com Lab, a research hub designed to help businesses transition to quantum-safe encryption</li>
<li>Shares of SciSparc Ltd. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPRC#NASDAQ">SPRC</a>)got a boost, surging 117% to $0.4801 after the company announced it received its first shipment of vehicles manufactured by Anhui Jianghuai Automobile Group.</li>
<li>Zoomcar Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ZCAR#NASDAQ">ZCAR</a>) shares were also up, gaining 75% to $2.50 after it reported a 43% year-on-year increase in November bookings.</li>
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Equities Trading DOWN
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<li>Neuphoria Therapeutics Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NEUP#NASDAQ">NEUP</a>) shares dropped 32% to $4.52.</li>
<li>Shares of Baosheng Media Group Holdings Limited (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BAOS#NASDAQ">BAOS</a>) were down 42% to $4.14.</li>
<li>SaverOne 2014 Ltd (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SVRE#NASDAQ">SVRE</a>) was down, falling 33% to $1.0148.</li>
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Commodities In commodity news, oil traded down 0.2% to $69.98 while gold traded up 0.5% at $2,649.10.
Silver traded up 0.2% to $30.335 on Thursday, while copper rose 0.7% to $4.1375.
Euro zone
In Europe, markets in Germany, France, London, Spain and Switzerland are closed for the Boxing Day holiday.
European shares were higher today. The eurozone's STOXX 600 gained 0.17%, Germany's DAX fell 0.18% and France's CAC 40 rose 0.14%. Spain's IBEX 35 Index rose 0.33%, while London's FTSE 100 rose 0.42%.
Asia Pacific Markets
Asian markets closed mostly higher on Thursday, with Japan's Nikkei 225 gaining 1.12%, China's Shanghai Composite Index gaining 0.14% and India's BSE Sensex falling 0.01%.
Economics
U.S. initial jobless claims fell by 1,000 from the previous week to a reading of 219,000 during the second week of December, compared to market estimates of 224,000.
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Paylocity Holding's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PCTY#NYSE">PCTY</a>) short percent of float has fallen 25.09% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 925 thousand shares sold short, which is 2.12% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 2.7 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>Paylocity Holding Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1735241421_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Paylocity Holding 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 Paylocity Holding'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>, Paylocity Holding's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 5.68%, 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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First Solar's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FSLR#NYSE">FSLR</a>) short percent of float has risen 27.67% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 8.10 million shares sold short, which is 9.92% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 3.81 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>First Solar Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1735241416_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for First Solar 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 First Solar'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>, First Solar's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 4.68%, 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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Peering Into First Solar's Recent Short Interest

Summit Materials's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SUM#NYSE">SUM</a>) short percent of float has risen 49.37% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 5.16 million shares sold short, which is 4.78% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 1.62 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>Summit Materials Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1735241410_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Summit Materials 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 Summit Materials'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>, Summit Materials's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 2.42%, 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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An endorsement of a weight-loss drug by world's richest man Elon Musk could prove beneficial in the battle between two health care companies seeing revenue growth and soaring stock prices as interest in <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/weight-loss-drug">weight-loss drugs grows.</a>
What Happened: A post from Musk on Christmas shared his latest take on weight-loss drugs and could provide a suggestion to anyone<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42291702/obesity-drug-wars-heat-up-amgen-challenges-eli-lilly-novos-dominance"> trying to decide</a> between Eli Lilly's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LLY#NYSE">LLY</a>) Mounjaro and Novo Nordisk's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVO#NYSE">NVO</a>) Ozempic for weight-loss treatment.
The <a href="https://x.com/elonmusk/status/1872086971557761348">post </a>from Musk called himself "Ozempic Santa." Despite the post labeled with Ozempic, Musk admitted in the comments that it is actually Mounjaro that he has taken for weight-loss support.
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"Technically, Mounjaro, but that doesn't have the same ring to it," Musk tweeted.
Mounjaro and Ozempic are both GLP-1 receptors that can be used to help people with diabetes. The treatments are also increasing in popularity as weight-loss options for people around the world.
When it comes to the two weight-loss drug options, Musk shared his personal takes on both.
"High doses of Ozempic made me fart &amp; burp like Barney from The Simpson's. Mounjaro seems to have fewer side effects and be more effective," Musk said.
With the Christmas posts, Musk has now shared publicly that he has tried Mounjaro, Ozempic and Wegovy, another treatment from Novo Nordisk.
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Why It's Important: Musk's Christmas post, continues his public support for weight-loss drugs.
After &#8220;South Park&#8221; aired a special mocking weight-loss drugs as a luxury for the wealthy, the billionaire<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/05/39019043/elon-musk-says-ozempic-will-become-very-cheap-after-new-comedy-special-paints-it-as-weight-loss-drug"> predicted these medications</a> would become more affordable over time.
In May, responding to a post about childhood obesity, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/05/38634420/ozempic-ftw-elon-musk-touts-novo-nordisks-blockbuster-drug-as-solution-to-childhood-obesity-problem">Musk signaled support</a> for weight-loss medications by posting &#8220;Ozempic ftw&#8221; (for the win), suggesting these drugs could be a future tool against the epidemic.
The billionaire's future battle <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/health-care/24/12/42607280/elon-musk-vs-rfk-jr-obesity-crisis-debate-sparks-struggle-for-trumps-influence">could be convincing</a> Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Donald Trump that Americans need more access to affordable weight-loss drugs like Mounjaro. Musk is arguing for more access while Kennedy, who Trump said will be nominated to lead the Health and Human Services, supports healthier eating to fight obesity.
NVO, LLY Price Action: Novo Nordisk stock trades at $87.56 at the time of writing. The stock is down 14% year-to-date in 2024 and up 200.6% over the last five years.
Eli Lilly stock trades at $795.87 at the time of writing. The stock is up 34% year-to-date in 2024 and up 504.7% over the last five years.
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President-elect Donald Trump&#8216;s second term could provide for-profit prisons an economic and regulatory boon amid Trump&#8217;s plans to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/09/40744471/trumps-plan-to-ban-mortgages-for-undocumented-immigrants-sparks-debate-what-do-the-numbers-say">deport people living in the country illegally</a>.
Private Prisons: Corecivic Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CXW#NYSE">CXW</a>) and Geo Group Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GEO#NYSE">GEO</a>) are the two largest private prison operators in the United States.
Geo Group owns 50 facilities and 64,502 beds across the U.S. concentrated in the South and Southwest. In 2023, CoreCivic operated 43 facilities with approximately 65,000 beds, according to company filings. The facilities include migrant detention centers and minimum-to-medium security prisons.
Private prisons are a topic of debate given their for-profit nature and alleged human rights abuses. <a href="https://news.uchicago.edu/story/us-prison-labor-programs-violate-fundamental-human-rights-new-report-finds">According</a> to the University of Chicago Law School, labor conditions in private prisons are poor. The majority of prisoners are forced to work, often for wages under a dollar per hour, or face solitary confinement or loss of visitation rights. The report found that prisoners produce at least $2 billion annually in goods and over $9 billion in maintenance services.
In August 2016, then-President Barack Obama announced a plan to reduce and eliminate the use of private prisons in the U.S. Following Trump&#8217;s inauguration for his first term in 2017, Attorney General Jeff Sessions rescinded Obama&#8217;s memorandum, <a href="https://www.bop.gov/resources/news/pdfs/20170224_doj_memo.pdf">saying</a> the decision &#8220;impaired the Bureau&#8217;s ability to meet the future needs of the federal correctional system.&#8221; The stock prices of Geo and CoreCivic subsequently rallied over 30%.
As of July 2024, there <a href="https://homeland.house.gov/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/24-01143-ICEs-Signed-Response-to-Representative-Tony-Gonzales.pdf">were</a> 662,566 &#8220;noncitizens&#8221; with criminal histories on ICE's national docket, which includes those detained by ICE and on the agency's non-detained docket. Of those, 435,719 are convicted criminals and 226,847 have pending criminal charges.
Trump&#8217;s Immigration Plan: Future immigration enforcement, an issue Trump made central to his 2016, 2020, and 2024 campaigns, would require detention centers, perhaps operated by Geo and CoreCivic.
The ACLU <a href="https://wp.api.aclu.org/news/immigrants-rights/unchecked-growth-private-prison-corporations-and-immigration-detention-three-years-into-the-biden-administration">found</a> in 2023 that over 90% of migrants detained by ICE were held in privately owned facilities.
In a CNN <a href="https://www.cnn.com/2024/12/18/politics/border-czar-homan-trump-deportation-plans/index.html">interview</a>, Tom Homan, Trump&#8217;s incoming border czar, said the government needs a minimum of 100,000 beds to carry out Trump&#8217;s immigration plan. This represents a more than 100% increase over current capacity. He also elaborated on the extent to which Trump will carry out deportation.
"I don't have a number. We want to arrest as many people as we can that are in the country illegally," Homan said. "If you're here illegally, you're not off the table. It's a violation of the law; it's a crime to enter this country illegally."
The American Immigration Council, a pro-immigration advocacy group, <a href="https://www.americanimmigrationcouncil.org/research/mass-deportation">says</a> there were around 11 million people living in the U.S. illegally in 2022, roughly 3% of the country&#8217;s population. The council estimates that a deportation plan would cost at least $315 billion.
Why it Matters: Geo Group and CoreCivic also appear to be preparing for the future demand for detention centers. On Dec. 16, Geo Group announced a $70 million capital expenditure plan to expand ICE service capabilities.
In September, short-seller Andrew Left <a href="https://citronresearch.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Geo-Group-093024.pdf">called</a> Geo Group the &#8220;default play&#8221; for a Trump presidency given his positions on immigration enforcement.
The market at large also seems convinced. Geo Group&#8217;s stock has risen over 86% since election day, while CoreCivic&#8217;s stock has risen over 58%.
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‘Dogecoin Killer' Shiba Inu's (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/shib/usd">SHIB</a>) relatively flat performance over the past week has not stopped <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/11/42173367/shiba-inu-burn-rate-soars-487-in-a-day-what-is-going-on">its burn rates from increasing</a>.
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<td>Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/shib/usd">SHIB</a>)</td>
<td>&nbsp;$0.00002167</td>
<td>$12.8 billion</td>
<td>-5.2%</td>
<td>&nbsp;-2.2%</td>
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<td>&nbsp;$0.314</td>
<td>$46.3 billion</td>
<td>-5%&nbsp;</td>
<td>-1.5%&nbsp;</td>
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<td>&nbsp;$0.00001743&nbsp;&nbsp;</td>
<td>$7.3 billion</td>
<td>&nbsp;-5.5%</td>
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Technical Analysis: Benzinga technical analysis shows Shiba Inu's RSI is oversold at 28.6. This suggests that the price has fallen significantly over a short period, with potential for a price rebound or reversal.
Traders may interpret an RSI below 30 as a signal to look for a buying opportunity, expecting the price to recover soon. However, technical indicators do not predict price action.
Meanwhile, the 200-day simple moving average is below the 50-day and 100-day SMAs, implying a transition from a downtrend to an uptrend. It indicates that the longer-term average price (200-day) is beginning to align with recent upward momentum, suggesting potential for sustained bullishness.
Statistics: Shibburn data shows the ecosystem burned 20.9 million SHIB in the past 24 hours, pushing the burn rate higher by 2,227.6%. 
Around 19 hours ago, a single transaction involved the burning of 13.1 million SHIB and around four hours ago, a single transaction burned 1 million SHIB coins.
Whale Alert data <a href="https://x.com/whale_alert/status/1871955035837321658">shows</a> 2.88 trillion SHIB transferred from a Turkish exchange to an unknown wallet. 
BtcTurk responded that these transfers are part of wallet optimization efforts and fully managed by them, and there is nothing out of the ordinary.
IntoTheBlock data shows large transaction volume increasing by 169.9% in a single day. Shibariumscan data shows daily transactions spiked from 4.51 million to 4.74 million in a single day.
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MicroStrategy Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSTR#NASDAQ">MSTR</a>) shares are trading lower Thursday driven by a Bitcoin pullback and investor reaction to the company's plans to issue additional shares to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/24/12/42684275/microstrategy-portland-general-electric-and-other-big-stocks-moving-lower-in-thursdays-pre-market-session">fund further Bitcoin purchases.</a>
What To Know: In a filing with the SEC, the company proposed increasing its authorized Class A common stock from 330 million to 10.33 billion units and preferred stock from 5 million to over 1 billion units. This move is intended to support the company's strategy of accumulating Bitcoin, a cornerstone of its transition from software to cryptocurrency investment.
Bitcoin's recent volatility, with a peak near $100,000 and subsequent fluctuations, has added pressure on MicroStrategy's stock. The company recently acquired $561 million worth of Bitcoin, bringing its total holdings to approximately $40 billion. However, its aggressive Bitcoin purchases and reliance on stock issuance to fund acquisitions have drawn investor scrutiny.
MicroStrategy shares have faced significant challenges, including a more than 37% decline from their all-time high and an 8.5% drop following their inclusion in the Nasdaq 100. The ongoing stock issuance and Bitcoin market volatility continue to weigh on investor sentiment.
MSTR Price Action: MicroStrategy shares were down 4.16% at $343.06 at the time of writing, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard?new_user=False&amp;backend=google-oauth2">Benzinga Pro.</a>
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Whales with a lot of money to spend have taken a noticeably bearish stance on Amentum Holdings.
Looking at options history for Amentum Holdings (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMTM#NYSE">AMTM</a>) we detected 12 trades.
If we consider the specifics of each trade, it is accurate to state that 25% of the investors opened trades with bullish expectations and 75% with bearish.
From the overall spotted trades, 2 are puts, for a total amount of $62,908 and 10, calls, for a total amount of $599,620.
<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 $20.0 to $25.0 for Amentum Holdings during the past quarter. 
<h3>Analyzing 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 Amentum Holdings's options at specified strike prices. The forthcoming data visualizes the fluctuation in volume and open interest for both calls and puts, linked to Amentum Holdings's substantial trades, within a strike price spectrum from $20.0 to $25.0 over the preceding 30 days.
<h3>Amentum Holdings Option Activity Analysis: Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1735240536_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Biggest Options Spotted:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>AMTM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$2.7</td>
<td>$2.6</td>
<td>$2.7</td>
<td>$25.00</td>
<td>$135.0K</td>
<td>4.9K</td>
<td>2.4K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMTM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$2.75</td>
<td>$2.65</td>
<td>$2.7</td>
<td>$25.00</td>
<td>$112.8K</td>
<td>4.9K</td>
<td>2.9K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMTM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$2.5</td>
<td>$2.2</td>
<td>$2.35</td>
<td>$25.00</td>
<td>$58.7K</td>
<td>4.9K</td>
<td>1.6K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMTM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$2.5</td>
<td>$2.2</td>
<td>$2.35</td>
<td>$25.00</td>
<td>$58.7K</td>
<td>4.9K</td>
<td>1.3K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMTM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$2.5</td>
<td>$2.35</td>
<td>$2.35</td>
<td>$25.00</td>
<td>$58.7K</td>
<td>4.9K</td>
<td>771</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Amentum Holdings</h3>
Amentum Holdings Inc is engaged in engineering and technology solutions. The United States and its allies trust it to address their technical and complex scientific, security, and sustainability challenges.
Following our analysis of the options activities associated with Amentum Holdings, we pivot to a closer look at the company's own performance.
<h3>Current Position of Amentum Holdings</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a volume of 1,039,781, the price of AMTM is up 1.97% at $20.2. </li>
<li>RSI indicators hint that the underlying stock may be approaching oversold.</li>
<li>Next earnings are expected to be released in 132 days.</li>
</ul>
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AMTM

Check Out What Whales Are Doing With AMTM

Whales with a lot of money to spend have taken a noticeably bearish stance on Zscaler.
Looking at options history for Zscaler (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ZS#NASDAQ">ZS</a>) we detected 21 trades.
If we consider the specifics of each trade, it is accurate to state that 9% of the investors opened trades with bullish expectations and 80% with bearish.
From the overall spotted trades, 2 are puts, for a total amount of $128,915 and 19, calls, for a total amount of $1,446,125.
<h3>Projected Price Targets</h3>
After evaluating the trading volumes and Open Interest, it's evident that the major market movers are focusing on a price band between $145.0 and $220.0 for Zscaler, spanning the last three months.
<h3>Analyzing Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
Looking at the volume and open interest is a powerful move while trading options. This data can help you track the liquidity and interest for Zscaler's options for a given strike price. Below, we can observe the evolution of the volume and open interest of calls and puts, respectively, for all of Zscaler's whale trades within a strike price range from $145.0 to $220.0 in the last 30 days. 
<h3>Zscaler 30-Day Option Volume &amp; Interest Snapshot</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1735240532_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Noteworthy Options Activity:</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>ZS</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>08/15/25</td>
<td>$7.2</td>
<td>$7.05</td>
<td>$7.05</td>
<td>$145.00</td>
<td>$97.9K</td>
<td>0</td>
<td align="right">140</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ZS</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$48.25</td>
<td>$47.9</td>
<td>$47.9</td>
<td>$150.00</td>
<td>$91.0K</td>
<td>2.7K</td>
<td align="right">92</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ZS</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$48.05</td>
<td>$47.75</td>
<td>$47.75</td>
<td>$150.00</td>
<td>$90.7K</td>
<td>2.7K</td>
<td align="right">20</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ZS</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$47.8</td>
<td>$47.5</td>
<td>$47.5</td>
<td>$150.00</td>
<td>$90.2K</td>
<td>2.7K</td>
<td align="right">158</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ZS</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$47.7</td>
<td>$47.4</td>
<td>$47.4</td>
<td>$150.00</td>
<td>$90.0K</td>
<td>2.7K</td>
<td align="right">111</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Zscaler</h3>
Zscaler is a software-as-a-service, or SaaS, firm focusing on providing cloud-native cybersecurity solutions to primarily enterprise customers. Zscaler's offerings can be broadly partitioned into Zscaler Internet Access, which provides secure access to external applications, and Zscaler Private Access, which provides secure access to internal applications. The firm is headquartered in San Jose, California, and went public in 2018.
Having examined the options trading patterns of Zscaler, our attention now turns directly to the company. This shift allows us to delve into its present market position and performance
<h3>Current Position of Zscaler</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a volume of 373,425, the price of ZS is down -0.66% at $186.03. </li>
<li>RSI indicators hint that the underlying stock may be approaching oversold.</li>
<li>Next earnings are expected to be released in 63 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Expert Opinions on Zscaler</h3>
In the last month, 5 experts released ratings on this stock with an average target price of $229.0.
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&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from JP Morgan continues to hold a Overweight rating for Zscaler, targeting a price of $240. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Piper Sandler continues to hold a Overweight rating for Zscaler, targeting a price of $235. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Wells Fargo persists with their Equal-Weight rating on Zscaler, maintaining a target price of $190. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Keybanc continues to hold a Overweight rating for Zscaler, targeting a price of $250. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Canaccord Genuity keeps a Buy rating on Zscaler with a target price of $230. 
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Market Whales and Their Recent Bets on Zscaler Options

Deep-pocketed investors have adopted a bullish approach towards Occidental Petroleum (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OXY#NYSE">OXY</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 OXY usually suggests something big is about to happen.
We gleaned this information from our observations today when Benzinga's options scanner highlighted 19 extraordinary options activities for Occidental Petroleum. This level of activity is out of the ordinary.
The general mood among these heavyweight investors is divided, with 68% leaning bullish and 21% bearish. Among these notable options, 11 are puts, totaling $419,286, and 8 are calls, amounting to $345,970.
<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 $35.0 to $57.5 for Occidental Petroleum during the past quarter. 
<h3>Insights into Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
In terms of liquidity and interest, the mean open interest for Occidental Petroleum options trades today is 2391.0 with a total volume of 10,631.00.
In the following chart, we are able to follow the development of volume and open interest of call and put options for Occidental Petroleum's big money trades within a strike price range of $35.0 to $57.5 over the last 30 days.
<h3>Occidental Petroleum Option Volume And Open Interest Over Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1735240527_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>OXY</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$9.4</td>
<td>$9.3</td>
<td>$9.3</td>
<td>$57.50</td>
<td>$67.8K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
<td align="right">74</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>OXY</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$3.1</td>
<td>$3.0</td>
<td>$3.05</td>
<td>$50.00</td>
<td>$61.0K</td>
<td>5.0K</td>
<td align="right">851</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>OXY</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$3.05</td>
<td>$2.92</td>
<td>$3.0</td>
<td>$50.00</td>
<td>$60.0K</td>
<td>5.0K</td>
<td align="right">236</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>OXY</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$3.05</td>
<td>$2.93</td>
<td>$2.95</td>
<td>$50.00</td>
<td>$59.0K</td>
<td>5.0K</td>
<td align="right">640</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>OXY</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$6.95</td>
<td>$6.8</td>
<td>$6.85</td>
<td>$55.00</td>
<td>$45.2K</td>
<td>9.9K</td>
<td align="right">66</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Occidental Petroleum</h3>
Occidental Petroleum is an independent exploration and production company with operations in the United States, Latin America, and the Middle East. At the end of 2023, the company reported net proved reserves of nearly 4 billion barrels of oil equivalent. Net production averaged 1,234 thousand barrels of oil equivalent per day in 2023 at a ratio of roughly 50% oil and natural gas liquids and 50% natural gas.
After a thorough review of the options trading surrounding Occidental Petroleum, we move to examine the company in more detail. This includes an assessment of its current market status and performance.
<h3>Where Is Occidental Petroleum Standing Right Now?</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a trading volume of 8,284,328, the price of OXY is up by 0.08%, reaching $48.16.</li>
<li>Current RSI values indicate that the stock is is currently neutral between overbought and oversold.</li>
<li>Next earnings report is scheduled for 48 days from now.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Expert Opinions on Occidental Petroleum</h3>
A total of 4 professional analysts have given their take on this stock in the last 30 days, setting an average price target of $56.25.
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&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Mizuho keeps a Neutral rating on Occidental Petroleum with a target price of $70. 
&#x2A; An analyst from UBS persists with their Neutral rating on Occidental Petroleum, maintaining a target price of $51. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Wells Fargo has decided to maintain their Equal-Weight rating on Occidental Petroleum, which currently sits at a price target of $53. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Piper Sandler persists with their Neutral rating on Occidental Petroleum, maintaining a target price of $51. 
Options are a riskier asset compared to just trading the stock, but they have higher profit potential. Serious options traders manage this risk by educating themselves daily, scaling in and out of trades, following more than one indicator, and following the markets closely.
If you want to stay updated on the latest options trades for Occidental Petroleum, <a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/register174">Benzinga Pro</a> gives you real-time options trades alerts.

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Shares of Lucid Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LCID#NASDAQ">LCID</a>) are rising Thursday but they have run into resistance around the $3.25 level. There is a chance this resistance breaks and the stock<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/24/12/42668333/tesla-model-x-lucid-gravity-or-rivian-r1s-which-three-row-electric-suv-is-a-better-buy"> keeps moving higher.</a>
Breakouts tend to be bullish. This is why our team of traders has made Lucid our Stock of the Day.
Markets are always trending. They are either going up, down, or sideways. If a market is trending higher the bulls are in control. If it is heading lower, the bears are in charge. If they go sideways, the bears and bulls have equal strength.
Sometimes, when the leadership changes from bears to bulls or bulls to bears, the price action can appear on a chart as a reversal pattern.
If the change occurs in one day, a reversal day pattern may appear. If it takes place over a few days, a V or Inverted V pattern may show up.
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If the change is slow and steady over an extended time, it may create a rounded top or rounded bottom pattern.
As you can see on the chart, a rounded bottom formed in Lucid. The bulls slowly took charge in November and the stock has been rallying since.
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There is resistance at the $3.25 level because it was previously support. Resistance forming at prices that had been support is a common occurrence in the stock market. It happens because of buyer's remorse.
There are traders and investors who purchased shares while they were at support who came to regret doing so when the support broke and the price moved lower. A number of these remorseful buyers decided to exit their positions if they can do so at breakeven.
As a result, now that the stock has rallied back to their buying prices, they are placing sell orders. This has caused resistance to form at the level that had been support.
If the stock gets above and stays above this resistance, traders will call it a breakout. This is a bullish dynamic because it shows that the sellers who created the resistance are out of the way. They have finished or canceled their orders.
This may set the stage for a move higher. Buyers will need to bid premiums to draw sellers back into the market. This could force the stock into a new uptrend and that may be about to happen with <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/LCID">Lucid</a>.
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Technicals

LCID

Stock Of The Day: Lucid Momentum Builds As Bears Lose Their Grip

Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bullish stance on Delta Air Lines (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DAL#NYSE">DAL</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 DAL, 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 20 uncommon options trades for Delta Air Lines.
This isn't normal.
The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 60% bullish and 35%, bearish.
Out of all of the special options we uncovered, 4 are puts, for a total amount of $211,223, and 16 are calls, for a total amount of $680,559.
<h3>Expected Price Movements</h3>
Analyzing the Volume and Open Interest in these contracts, it seems that the big players have been eyeing a price window from $35.0 to $90.0 for Delta Air Lines during the past quarter. 
<h3>Analyzing Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
Examining the volume and open interest provides crucial insights into stock research. This information is key in gauging liquidity and interest levels for Delta Air Lines's options at certain strike prices. Below, we present a snapshot of the trends in volume and open interest for calls and puts across Delta Air Lines's significant trades, within a strike price range of $35.0 to $90.0, over the past month.
<h3>Delta Air Lines 30-Day Option Volume &amp; Interest Snapshot</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1735239637_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Largest Options Trades Observed:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
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<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$8.9</td>
<td>$8.8</td>
<td>$8.8</td>
<td>$57.50</td>
<td>$100.3K</td>
<td>1.6K</td>
<td align="right">114</td>
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<td>DAL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$2.18</td>
<td>$2.15</td>
<td>$2.15</td>
<td>$65.00</td>
<td>$75.1K</td>
<td>46.6K</td>
<td align="right">403</td>
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<td>DAL</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$7.65</td>
<td>$7.45</td>
<td>$7.45</td>
<td>$60.00</td>
<td>$74.5K</td>
<td>967</td>
<td align="right">100</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DAL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$8.95</td>
<td>$8.9</td>
<td>$8.9</td>
<td>$67.50</td>
<td>$70.3K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
<td align="right">348</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DAL</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$7.65</td>
<td>$7.4</td>
<td>$7.45</td>
<td>$60.00</td>
<td>$67.0K</td>
<td>967</td>
<td align="right">190</td>
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<h3>About Delta Air Lines</h3>
Atlanta-based Delta Air Lines is one of the world's largest airlines, with a network of over 300 destinations in more than 50 countries. Delta operates a hub-and-spoke network, where it gathers and distributes passengers across the globe through its biggest hubs in Atlanta, New York, Salt Lake City, Detroit, Seattle, and Minneapolis-St. Paul. Delta has historically earned most of its international revenue and profits from flying passengers over the Atlantic Ocean.
In light of the recent options history for Delta Air Lines, it's now appropriate to focus on the company itself. We aim to explore its current performance.
<h3>Where Is Delta Air Lines Standing Right Now?</h3>
<ul>
<li>Currently trading with a volume of 2,173,331, the DAL's price is up by 0.12%, now at $62.63. </li>
<li>RSI readings suggest the stock is currently is currently neutral between overbought and oversold.</li>
<li>Anticipated earnings release is in 15 days.</li>
</ul>
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최근 챗GPT의 모회사인 오픈AI가 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/10/41175197/openais-latest-eye-popping-valuation-ignites-analyst-expectations-for-tidal-wave-of">66억 달러 규모의 대규모 자금 조달</a>에 성공한 후, 추가로 40억 달러의 회전 신용 한도를 확보했다.
무슨 일이 (What Happened): 이 새로운 신용 한도로 인해 오픈AI의 유동성이 100억 달러로 늘어나, AI 스타트업이 엔비디아(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>)의 칩을 포함한 고비용 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/07/39856365/openai-in-talks-with-broadcom-to-develop-new-ai-chip-aims-to-reduce-reliance-on-nvidia-report">컴퓨팅 용량</a>에 투자할 수 있게 된다.
오픈AI의 CFO인 사라 프라이어(Sarah Friar)는 목요일 블로그에서 &#8220;이번 신용 시설은 우리의 재무 상태를 더욱 강화하고, 향후 성장 기회를 포착할 수 있는 유연성을 제공한다&#8221;라고 말했다.
이 신용 한도는 JP모건 체이스(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JPM#NYSE">JPM</a>), 씨티그룹(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/C#NYSE">C</a>), 골드만삭스(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GS#NYSE">GS</a>), 모건 스탠리(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MS#NYSE">MS</a>), 방코 산탄데르 S.A.(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SAN#NYSE">SAN</a>), 웰스 파고(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WFC#NYSE">WFC</a>), 미쓰이 스미토모 은행, UBS 그룹 AG(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UBS#NYSE">UBS</a>), 그리고 HSBC 홀딩스(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HSBC#NYSE">HSBC</a>)의 컨소시엄에 의해 제공된다.
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중요한 이유 (Why It Matters): 이번 주 초, 가치가 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/10/41149788/openai-valuation-soars-to-157b-in-latest-funding-round">약 1,570억 달러</a>에 달하는 오픈AI는 스라이브 캐피털(Thrive Capital) 및 코슬라 벤처스(Khosla Ventures)와 같은 벤처 캐피탈 투자자들로부터 자금을 조달했다.
마이크로소프트(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>)는 지난 5년 동안 AI 회사에 약 130억 달러를 투자한 바 있으며, 새로운 투자자인 엔비디아도 이번 자금 조달 라운드에 참여했다.
한편, 최고 기술책임자(CTO)인 미라 무라티(Mira Murati)의 갑작스러운 사임 등 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/09/41059344/sam-altman-hits-back-at-trolls-after-mira-muratis-openai-exit-explains-executive-drain-as-natural-we">주요 경영진 변화</a>에도 불구하고, 투자자들은 오픈AI의 성장 전망에 대해 여전히 낙관적이다.
하지만, 오픈AI는 일론 머스크가 오픈AI를 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/10/41156902/elon-musk-says-openai-is-evil-after-chatgpt-parent-reportedly-asked-investors-not-to-invest-in-rival">불공정한 자금 조달 관행</a>으로 비난하는 등의 비판에 직면하기도 했다.
반면, 애널리스트들은 &#8220;AI 지출의 해일&#8221;이 일어날 것으로 예상하고 있으며, 오픈AI의 최근 평가가 이 성장 단계의 촉매제로 간주되고 있다.
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무슨 일이 (What Happened): 이 중단 사태는 미 동부 시간 오후 12시 45분경부터 시작된 것으로, 온라인 중단 사태를 모니터링하는 서비스인 다운디텍터(Downdetector)에 의해 보고되었다. 많은 고객들이 자신의 계좌 잔액을 볼 수 없는 것에 대해 불만을 표시했으며, 일부 계좌에는 자금이 없는 것으로 나타났다고 수요일 CNN이 <a href="https://edition.cnn.com/2024/10/02/business/bank-of-america-outage/index.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">보도</a>했다.
뱅크 오브 아메리카는 &#8220;오늘 일부 고객이 자신의 계좌 및 잔액 정보에 액세스하는 데 문제가 발생했다&#8221;고 말하면서 이 문제를 인정했다. 이 은행 측은 문제를 해결하기 위해 노력하고 있음을 확인하고 불편을 끼쳐드려 죄송하다고 밝혔다.
추가 정보: <a href="https://kr.benzinga.com/news/usa/stocks/%EB%A7%88%EC%9D%B4%ED%81%B4-%EB%8D%B8-%EB%8D%B8-%EC%A3%BC%EC%8B%9D-12%EC%96%B5-%EB%8B%AC%EB%9F%AC-%EB%A7%A4%EA%B0%81-sp-500-%EC%9E%AC%EC%83%81%EC%9E%A5-%EB%B0%8F-ai-%ED%99%95%EC%9E%A5%EC%97%90/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">마이클 델이 최근 S&amp;P 500 편입 및 AI 확장에 따른 지분을 축소하면서 델 주식 12억 달러어치를 매각</a>
이러한 확신에도 불구하고 가동 중단의 원인은 아직 알려지지 않았으며 모든 시스템이 언제 완전히 작동할지도 불분명하다. 이 은행에 계좌를 갖고 있는 몇몇 CNN 직원들은 오후 동안 온라인 서비스에 접속할 수 없음을 확인했다.
다운디텍터에 한 고객이 &#8220;다섯 개의 계좌가 잔고가 0으로 표시되고, 20,000달러 이상이 없다&#8221;고 보고했다. 또 다른 고객은 자신은 로그인할 수 없었고 배우자는 로그인할 수 있었지만, 그녀의 계좌는 잔고가 없었다고 했다.
왜 이 일이 중요한가?: 이 중단 사태는 뱅크 오브 아메리카가 공격적으로 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/09/40983831/bank-of-america-ramps-up-expansion-over-165-new-financial-centers-set-to-open-across-63-us-marke">소매 은행 점포를 확장</a>하고 있는 시점에서 발생했다. 이 은행은 2026년까지 63개 미국 시장에 165개 이상의 새로운 금융 센터를 개설할 계획을 최근 발표했으며, 올해에는 거의 40개 센터를 개설할 예정이다. 이번 확장은 지난 2년 동안 100개 이상의 센터를 개설한 후 이루어지는 것이다.
이러한 중단 사태는 은행 부문에서는 드문 일이 아니다. 올해 초, 수천 명의 HSBC 홀딩스(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HSBC#NYSE">HSBC</a>)의 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/06/39546960/thousands-of-hsbc-britain-customers-left-stranded-by-online-banking-outage-report">영국 고객들이</a> 유사한 문제를 겪었다. 또한, 7월에 발생한 <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/content/39857887/microsoft-service-outage-brings-airlines-banks-to-standstill-in-india">마이크로소프트 서비스 중단</a>은 전 세계 여러 부문, 특히 은행 부문에 영향을 미쳤다.
 
다음 읽어볼 내용: 
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/09/41087674/openais-searchgpt-set-to-disrupt-googles-search-empire-as-former-engineer-sounds-alarm-on-deteriorat?itm_source=parsely-api" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">오픈AI의 서치GPT가 구글의 검색 제국을 붕괴시킬 예정, 이전 엔지니어가 악화되고 있는 상황에 경고</a></li>
</ul>
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한국은 불법 ‘무차입 공매도(<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/23/12/36385316/naked-short-selling-crackdown-hsbc-and-bnp-paribas-hit-with-fines-in-south-korea" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-google-interstitial="false">naked shorting</a>)&#8217; 관행을 제재하고자 목요일 공매도 금지 명령을 연장했다.
사건의 전말 (What Happened): <a href="https://fortune.com/asia/2024/06/13/illegal-short-selling-trades-life-in-prison-south-korea/">포춘</a>(Fortune)에 따르면 한국은 공매도 금지 조치를 2025년 1분기까지 연장할 것이라고 발표했다.
"공매도 금지 조치를 2025년 3월 30일까지 연장해 무차입 공매도를 예방하고 증권시장의 공정한 가격을 저해하는 관행에 대한 우려를 해소하기 위한 전자 시스템을 구축하겠다"고 금융위원회(FSC)가 <a href="https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/south-korea-extend-short-selling-ban-now-2024-06-13/#:~:text=%22The%20ban%20on%20short%2Dselling,stock%20market%20closed%20on%20Thursday.">밝혔다</a>.
이번 결정은 HSBC 홀딩스(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HSBC#NYSE">HSBC</a>)와 BNP 파리바 ADR(OTCQX:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BNPQY#OTCQX">BNPQY</a>) 등 유명 기업들이 무차입 공매도 단속으로 한국으로부터 벌금을 부과받은 후에 나온 것이다.
한국 정부는 목요일 성명을 통해 불법 공매 행위에 대해 무기징역과 더 무거운 벌금을 부과하겠다고 밝혔다. 포춘에 따르면 벌금은 불법 공매도로 얻은 이익의 6배에 달할 수 있다고 한다.
왜 중요한가 (Why it Matters): 기관투자자들이 가장 흔히 사용하는 공매도는 기업의 주가가 하락할 것이라는 점에 베팅하는 방식이다. 무차입 공매도는 먼저 증권을 빌리거나 빌릴 수 있는지 확인하지 않고 증권을 판매하는 금융 관행이다.
미국에서 공매도는 불법이 아니지만, 무차입 공매도는 극단적인 경우 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/what-is-naked-short-selling" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-google-interstitial="false">벌금</a>이나 형사 고발을 당할 수 있다.
공매도는 2021년 게임스탑(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GME#NYSE">GME</a>)의 공매도 이후 미국에서 주목을 받았다. 최고조에 게임스탑의 공매도는 100%가 넘었다. 레딧 커뮤니티 r/Wallstreetbets의 투자자들은 AMC 엔터테인먼트 홀딩스(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMC#NYSE">AMC</a>)와 코스 코퍼레이션(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KOSS#NASDAQ">KOSS</a>)를 포함하여 공매도가 높은 다른 주식을 표적으로 삼았다.
한국의 이번 결정은 투자자들, 특히 소매업계의 기관 공매도 관행에 대한 지속적인 비판 속에 나온 것이다.
게임스탑은 2024년 투자자 &#8216;로어링 키티(Roaring Kitty)&#8217;가 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/education/24/05/38793704/who-is-roaring-kitty-why-does-his-return-to-social-media-matter-for-gamestop-stock">소셜 미디어</a>로 돌아와 이 회사에서의 큰 투자 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/06/39128926/roaring-kitty-reveals-massive-gme-position-on-reddit-including-65m-call-options-is-he-bringing-c">포지션</a>을 밝힌 후 다시 주목을 받았다.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/short-interest/most-shorted">벤징가(Benzinga)</a>에 따르면 콜스 코퍼레이션(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KSS#NYSE">KSS</a>), 비욘드 미트(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BYND#NASDAQ">BYND</a>) 및 스피릿 항공(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SAVE#NYSE">SAVE</a>)은 2024년에 가장 공매도가 높은 미국 기업 중 하나이다.

보도에 따르면 모건 스탠리(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MS#NYSE">MS</a>)는 아시아 태평양 지역에서 인력 감원을 계획하고 있으며, 홍콩과 중국을 중심으로 약 50개의 일자리를 감축하기로 했다.
이러한 감축은 일본을 제외한 이 지역 은행 직원들 중 약 13%에 해당한다.
홍콩과 중국 본토에서는 40명 이상의 직원이 감축 조치에 영향을 받을 것으로 예상되며 이러한 감축의 최종 규모와 타이밍은 <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-17/morgan-stanley-plans-biggest-round-of-china-job-cuts-in-years?srnd=homepage-americas&amp;sref=TBDibEcD" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">블룸버그</a> 보도에 따르면 다양할 수 있다고 한다.
이 보도는 이 결정이 아시아 특히 중국에서 매출이 감소하여 내려졌음을 덧붙였으며, 중국 경제는 부동산 위기와 성장 불확실성과 같은 도전에 직면하고 있다고 설명했다.
글로벌 실적이 예상치를 상회했더라도 모건 스탠리는 아시아에서의 순매출이 12% 감소한 17.4억 달러를 기록했다. 1분기 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/04/38272690/why-morgan-stanley-shares-are-surging-today" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">매출</a>은 151억 달러를, 순이익은 34억 달러를 기록했다.
이번 감원 조치는 딜이 감소하고 있는 가운데 금융기관들이 비용을 최소화하려는 더 큰 업계 트렌드를 반영하는 것이다.
이번 감축은 미중 관계 악화와 중국 기업의 주식 상장 환경이 분명해지고 있는 것을 보여준다.
이 보고서에 따르면 HSBC 홀딩스 (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HSBC#NYSE">HSBC</a>), UBS 그룹 AG (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UBS#NYSE">UBS</a>), 뱅크 오브 아메리카(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BAC#NYSE">BAC</a>)와 같은 기타 금융기관도 올 초에도 아시아에서 감원 조치를 시행했다.
주가 움직임: 화요일 MS 주가는 89.14달러에 2.47% 상승했다.
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