옵션 체인은 다양한 행사가격과 만기일에 대한 Morgan Stanley의 주식 옵션 주요 데이터를 보여줍니다. 트레이더들은 이 정보를 사용하여 잠재적 거래를 분석하고 Morgan Stanley에 대한 시장 심리를 평가합니다..

Morgan Stanley (NYSE:MS) 주식, 옵션 체인

Morgan Stanley

Morgan Stanley is a global investment bank whose history, through its legacy firms, can be traced back to 1924. The company has institutional securities, wealth management, and investment management segments with approximately 45% of net revenue from its institutional securities business, 45% from wealth management, and 10% from investment management. About 30% of its total revenue is from outside the Americas. The company had over $5 trillion of client assets as well as around 80,000 employees at the end of 2023.

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은행 및 금융 서비스 주식의 주가는 JP모건 체이스(NYSE:JPM)와 웰스 파고(NYSE:WFC)의 예상보다 나은 3분기 실적에 힘입어 금요일 상승했다. 이로 인해 아폴로 글로벌 매니지먼트(NYSE:APO)와 모건 스탠리(NYSE:MS)와 같은 금융 회사들에의 상승도 부추겼다.

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Morgan Stanley's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MS#NYSE">MS</a>) short percent of float has risen 3.79% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 16.84 million shares sold short, which is 1.37% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 3.22 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>Morgan Stanley Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1730380524_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Morgan Stanley 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 Morgan Stanley'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>, Morgan Stanley's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 3.37%, 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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The U.S. cruise industry is riding high as shares of Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RCL#NYSE">RCL</a>), Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NCLH#NYSE">NCLH</a>), and Carnival Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CCL#NYSE">CCL</a>) rank among the S&amp;P 500&#8217;s <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/cruise-lines">top 15 performers in October.</a>
As Royal Caribbean and Norwegian prepare to report earnings this week, investors are watching closely to see if strong booking trends and earnings beats can <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/insights/earnings/24/10/41577932/earnings-outlook-for-royal-caribbean-gr">sustain the sector's momentum.</a>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Strong October Performance For Cruise Stocks</h3>
Cruise line stocks have surged this month, benefitting from upward earnings revisions and renewed optimism around travel demand. Royal Caribbean and Norwegian shares have risen 14.5% and 16.3% month-to-date, respectively, while Carnival is up 18.6%. 
Royal Caribbean is scheduled to report its third-quarter earnings on Oct. 29 before the market opens, while Norwegian will release its results on Oct. 31, also ahead of the market open.
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<td>United Airlines Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UAL#NASDAQ">UAL</a>)</td>
<td>34.48%</td>
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<td>Raymond James Financial, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RJF#NYSE">RJF</a>)</td>
<td>21.04%</td>
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<td>Palantir Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NASDAQ">PLTR</a>)</td>
<td>20.95%</td>
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<td>Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LW#NYSE">LW</a>)</td>
<td>20.04%</td>
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<td>Carnival Corporation &amp; plc</td>
<td>18.59%</td>
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<td>General Motors Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GM#NYSE">GM</a>)</td>
<td>17.85%</td>
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<td>16.41%</td>
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<td>Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd</td>
<td>16.31%</td>
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<td>Wells Fargo &amp; Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WFC#NYSE">WFC</a>)</td>
<td>15.97%</td>
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<td>15.10%</td>
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<td>14.54%</td>
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<td>Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.</td>
<td>14.53%</td>
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<td>Morgan Stanley (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MS#NYSE">MS</a>)</td>
<td>14.25%</td>
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Read Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/10/41583892/why-carnival-stock-hit-a-new-52-week-high-today">Why Carnival Stock Hit A New 52-Week High Today</a>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Wall Street Expectations: Solid Growth Forecasted</h3>
Wall Street Analysts are forecasting substantial growth for both Royal Caribbean and Norwegian Cruise Line during the third quarter of 2024. 
Royal Caribbean is expected to report adjusted earnings per share (EPS) of $5.03 on revenue of $4.11 billion. If met, this would represent a 31% increase in EPS and 18% revenue growth from the same quarter of 2023, as per <a href="https://bzresearch.myclickfunnels.com/benzinga-pro-content-webinar-registration/?utm_source=BZprocontent102824&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1">Benzinga Pro</a> data.
Norwegian Cruise Line is projected to report adjusted EPS of 94 cents and revenue of $2.77 billion. Meeting these estimates would imply a 24% EPS growth and 9% revenue increase year-over-year.
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<td>Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.</td>
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<td>Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. </td>
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<td>0.94</td>
<td>$2.77 billion</td>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Bank Of America Expects A Double Beat, But Caution Is Needed</h3>
&#8220;Carnival was very constructive on booking trends when the company reported in September, and we expect Royal Caribbean and Norwegian to echo this commentary into 2025,&#8221; Bank of America analyst Andrew Didora wrote in a note published Monday.
Didora raised his 12-month price target for Royal Caribbean from $172 to $205 and for Norwegian from $23 to $25, citing "continued healthy yield trends and steady macro trends." 
However, he maintains a &#8220;Neutral&#8221; rating on both stocks, suggesting that while there's momentum, valuations are reaching stretched levels.
Royal Caribbean is currently trading at nearly 12x its projected 2025 EBITDA, a level last seen in 2017. Norwegian trades at around 9.5x its 2025 EBITDA, in line with its historical average.
The expert also explained that while the cruise sector has had strong tailwinds in 2024, some minor headwinds could impact near-term guidance. 
Hurricane Milton, which caused Royal Caribbean's Icon of the Seas sailing to be canceled, may slightly affect fourth-quarter revenues.
Norwegian, which only has about 8% of its Q4 capacity deployed in the Caribbean, is also expected to experience minimal disruption from the hurricane.
According to analysts, the effects of Hurricane Milton are unlikely to significantly alter the positive outlook for either company.
Speculation around potential share buybacks has added another layer of interest among investors. Royal Caribbean, in particular, may be considering a buyback as part of its capital allocation strategy. 
Bank of America has raised Royal Caribbean&#8217;s 2024 EPS estimate slightly from $11.52 to $11.58, stating that this &#8220;could pave the way for a buyback on this earnings call.&#8221;
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Cruise Lines Among S&P 500's Top October Performers: Can Royal Caribbean, Norwegian Earnings Sustain The Momentum?

Morgan Stanley (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MS#NYSE">MS</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 5 years by 6.58% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 20.25%. Currently, Morgan Stanley has a market capitalization of $189.35 billion. 
Buying $100 In MS: If an investor had bought $100 of MS stock 5 years ago, it would be worth $258.44 today based on a price of $117.46 for MS at the time of writing.
<h3>Morgan Stanley's Performance Over Last 5 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1730142019_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

If You Invested $100 In This Stock 5 Years Ago, You Would Have $300 Today

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: 
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<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>
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<td>NU</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>11/15/24</td>
<td>$13.00</td>
<td>$28.5K</td>
<td>37.4K</td>
<td>2.3K</td>
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<td>RELY</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$15.00</td>
<td>$73.5K</td>
<td>402</td>
<td>420</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PNC</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>11/01/24</td>
<td>$182.50</td>
<td>$30.0K</td>
<td>378</td>
<td>300</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PYPL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>11/15/24</td>
<td>$80.00</td>
<td>$26.0K</td>
<td>6.1K</td>
<td>245</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>COIN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$5.00</td>
<td>$82.7K</td>
<td>886</td>
<td>220</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MS</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>11/01/24</td>
<td>$102.00</td>
<td>$70.9K</td>
<td>219</td>
<td>209</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>UBS</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$20.00</td>
<td>$229.5K</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>180</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>WFC</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>11/15/24</td>
<td>$60.00</td>
<td>$51.9K</td>
<td>17.1K</td>
<td>126</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>FUTU</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>11/01/24</td>
<td>$75.00</td>
<td>$117.7K</td>
<td>471</td>
<td>100</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>11/15/24</td>
<td>$155.00</td>
<td>$27.9K</td>
<td>3.5K</td>
<td>52</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These itemized elaborations have been created using the accompanying table. 
• Regarding NU (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NU#NYSE">NU</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 21 day(s) on November 15, 2024. Parties traded 2027 contract(s) at a $13.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 33 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $28.5K, with a price of $14.0 per contract. There were 37469 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2329 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding RELY (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RELY#NASDAQ">RELY</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 84 day(s) on January 17, 2025. Parties traded 420 contract(s) at a $15.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 28 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $73.5K, with a price of $175.0 per contract. There were 402 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 420 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For PNC (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PNC#NYSE">PNC</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 7 day(s) on November 1, 2024. This event was a transfer of 300 contract(s) at a $182.50 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $30.0K, with a price of $100.0 per contract. There were 378 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 300 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding PYPL (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PYPL#NASDAQ">PYPL</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 21 day(s) on November 15, 2024. Parties traded 50 contract(s) at a $80.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 11 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $26.0K, with a price of $520.0 per contract. There were 6173 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 245 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding COIN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COIN#NASDAQ">COIN</a>), we observe a call option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 448 day(s) on January 16, 2026. Parties traded 4 contract(s) at a $5.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $82.7K, with a price of $20695.0 per contract. There were 886 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 220 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For MS (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MS#NYSE">MS</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 7 day(s) on November 1, 2024. This event was a transfer of 47 contract(s) at a $102.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 5 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $70.9K, with a price of $1510.0 per contract. There were 219 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 209 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding UBS (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UBS#NYSE">UBS</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 203 day(s) on May 16, 2025. Parties traded 180 contract(s) at a $20.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 14 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $229.5K, with a price of $1275.0 per contract. There were 0 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 180 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For WFC (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WFC#NYSE">WFC</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 21 day(s) on November 15, 2024. This event was a transfer of 100 contract(s) at a $60.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 6 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $51.9K, with a price of $514.0 per contract. There were 17107 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 126 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For FUTU (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FUTU#NASDAQ">FUTU</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 7 day(s) on November 1, 2024. This event was a transfer of 64 contract(s) at a $75.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 64 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $117.7K, with a price of $1840.0 per contract. There were 471 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 100 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For BX (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BX#NYSE">BX</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 21 day(s) on November 15, 2024. This event was a transfer of 20 contract(s) at a $155.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 3 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $27.9K, with a price of $1372.0 per contract. There were 3531 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 52 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 Financials Stocks Whale Activity In Today's Session

Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bearish stance on Morgan Stanley (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MS#NYSE">MS</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 MS, 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 Morgan Stanley.
This isn't normal.
The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 27% bullish and 45%, bearish.
Out of all of the special options we uncovered, 3 are puts, for a total amount of $101,824, and 8 are calls, for a total amount of $2,023,941.
<h3>What's The Price Target?</h3>
Taking into account the Volume and Open Interest on these contracts, it appears that whales have been targeting a price range from $105.0 to $125.0 for Morgan Stanley over the last 3 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 Morgan Stanley's options at specified strike prices. The forthcoming data visualizes the fluctuation in volume and open interest for both calls and puts, linked to Morgan Stanley's substantial trades, within a strike price spectrum from $105.0 to $125.0 over the preceding 30 days.
<h3>Morgan Stanley Option Volume And Open Interest Over Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1729866651_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>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>MS</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$2.04</td>
<td>$2.0</td>
<td>$2.03</td>
<td>$125.00</td>
<td>$1.4M</td>
<td>9.9K</td>
<td>7.3K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MS</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>10/25/24</td>
<td>$10.45</td>
<td>$10.25</td>
<td>$10.25</td>
<td>$109.00</td>
<td>$200.0K</td>
<td>650</td>
<td>200</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MS</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$4.1</td>
<td>$4.05</td>
<td>$4.1</td>
<td>$120.00</td>
<td>$97.9K</td>
<td>4.7K</td>
<td>1.3K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MS</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$4.15</td>
<td>$4.05</td>
<td>$4.11</td>
<td>$120.00</td>
<td>$94.5K</td>
<td>4.7K</td>
<td>387</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MS</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$3.1</td>
<td>$3.0</td>
<td>$3.1</td>
<td>$105.00</td>
<td>$48.3K</td>
<td>1.1K</td>
<td>163</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Morgan Stanley</h3>
Morgan Stanley is a global investment bank whose history, through its legacy firms, can be traced back to 1924. The company has institutional securities, wealth management, and investment management segments with approximately 45% of net revenue from its institutional securities business, 45% from wealth management, and 10% from investment management. About 30% of its total revenue is from outside the Americas. The company had over $5 trillion of client assets as well as around 80,000 employees at the end of 2023.
Following our analysis of the options activities associated with Morgan Stanley, we pivot to a closer look at the company's own performance.
<h3>Morgan Stanley's Current Market Status</h3>
<ul>
<li>Trading volume stands at 1,189,900, with MS's price up by 0.19%, positioned at $119.4.</li>
<li>RSI indicators show the stock to be may be overbought.</li>
<li>Earnings announcement expected in 83 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What Analysts Are Saying About Morgan Stanley</h3>
In the last month, 5 experts released ratings on this stock with an average target price of $123.2.
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&#x2A; An analyst from Jefferies has decided to maintain their Buy rating on Morgan Stanley, which currently sits at a price target of $135. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Wells Fargo continues to hold a Underweight rating for Morgan Stanley, targeting a price of $107. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Goldman Sachs persists with their Neutral rating on Morgan Stanley, maintaining a target price of $121. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Barclays has decided to maintain their Overweight rating on Morgan Stanley, which currently sits at a price target of $135. 
&#x2A; In a positive move, an analyst from HSBC has upgraded their rating to Buy and adjusted the price target to $118. 
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Behind the Scenes of Morgan Stanley's Latest Options Trends

Management

Morgan Stanley Names CEO Ted Pick As Chairman Effective January 1, 2025; James Gorman To Retire As Chairman And Become Chairman Emeritus At Year-End

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. 
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>AGNC</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>11/22/24</td>
<td>$10.00</td>
<td>$34.0K</td>
<td>583</td>
<td>12.4K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MS</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$125.00</td>
<td>$27.9K</td>
<td>1.8K</td>
<td>2.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PYPL</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$50.00</td>
<td>$25.3K</td>
<td>2.7K</td>
<td>657</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>COIN</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>11/15/24</td>
<td>$180.00</td>
<td>$63.0K</td>
<td>2.5K</td>
<td>627</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>WAL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$70.00</td>
<td>$141.8K</td>
<td>182</td>
<td>300</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>FUTU</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$70.00</td>
<td>$137.8K</td>
<td>18</td>
<td>262</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>USB</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$47.50</td>
<td>$51.4K</td>
<td>22</td>
<td>200</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BK</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$75.00</td>
<td>$104.7K</td>
<td>3</td>
<td>136</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>IVZ</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$17.00</td>
<td>$27.2K</td>
<td>480</td>
<td>100</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>JPM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$220.00</td>
<td>$38.9K</td>
<td>6.0K</td>
<td>64</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These bullet-by-bullet explanations have been constructed using the accompanying table. 
• For AGNC (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AGNC#NASDAQ">AGNC</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 32 day(s) on November 22, 2024. This event was a transfer of 2000 contract(s) at a $10.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 43 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $34.0K, with a price of $17.0 per contract. There were 583 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 12461 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding MS (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MS#NYSE">MS</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 60 day(s) on December 20, 2024. Parties traded 158 contract(s) at a $125.00 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 $27.9K, with a price of $177.0 per contract. There were 1864 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2076 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding PYPL (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PYPL#NASDAQ">PYPL</a>), we observe a put option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 151 day(s) on March 21, 2025. Parties traded 650 contract(s) at a $50.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $25.3K, with a price of $39.0 per contract. There were 2717 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 657 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding COIN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COIN#NASDAQ">COIN</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 25 day(s) on November 15, 2024. Parties traded 84 contract(s) at a $180.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 3 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $63.0K, with a price of $750.0 per contract. There were 2596 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 627 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding WAL (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WAL#NYSE">WAL</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 88 day(s) on January 17, 2025. Parties traded 100 contract(s) at a $70.00 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 $141.8K, with a price of $1418.0 per contract. There were 182 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 300 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding FUTU (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FUTU#NASDAQ">FUTU</a>), we observe a put option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 207 day(s) on May 16, 2025. Parties traded 260 contract(s) at a $70.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $137.8K, with a price of $530.0 per contract. There were 18 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 262 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For USB (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/USB#NYSE">USB</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 333 day(s) on September 19, 2025. This event was a transfer of 98 contract(s) at a $47.50 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 12 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $51.4K, with a price of $525.0 per contract. There were 22 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 200 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For BK (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BK#NYSE">BK</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 333 day(s) on September 19, 2025. This event was a transfer of 136 contract(s) at a $75.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 4 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $104.7K, with a price of $770.0 per contract. There were 3 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 136 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding IVZ (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IVZ#NYSE">IVZ</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 452 day(s) on January 16, 2026. Parties traded 94 contract(s) at a $17.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 9 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $27.2K, with a price of $290.0 per contract. There were 480 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 100 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding JPM (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JPM#NYSE">JPM</a>), we observe a call option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 88 day(s) on January 17, 2025. Parties traded 30 contract(s) at a $220.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $38.9K, with a price of $1297.0 per contract. There were 6049 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 64 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more about unusual options activity</a>. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

AGNC

Walt Disney Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIS#NYSE">DIS</a>) named Morgan Stanley&#8217;s (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MS#NYSE">MS</a>) James P. Gorman as Chairman of the Board, effective January 2, 2025, <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/24/10/b41426383/the-walt-disney-company-board-names-james-p-gorman-as-chairman-effective-january-2-2025" rel="noreferrer noopener">taking over from</a> Mark G. Parker.
Parker will depart on January 2 after nine years of service. Gorman will depart as Executive Chairman of Morgan Stanley on December 31, 2024.
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He is currently Chair of the Disney Board&#8217;s Succession Planning Committee, which is working to identify and prepare the company&#8217;s next CEO. Gorman flagged Disney&#8217;s plan to appoint a new CEO, which it expects to announce in early 2026.
During Disney&#8217;s <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/entertainment/24/05/38690996/disney-ceo-bob-iger-remains-tight-lipped-on-successor-but-assures-smooth-transition" rel="noreferrer noopener">second-quarter earnings call</a>, CEO Bob Iger gave a vague response when asked about his succession plans, stating that the board is actively managing the process with a dedicated committee. Iger assured a smooth transition but did not reveal specific details, sparking continued speculation on who will succeed him. Industry experts named key internal candidates like Dana Walden and Josh D&#8217;Amaro. Bob Iger returned as Disney&#8217;s CEO in November 2022 after serving as CEO and Chair from 2005 to 2020. In 2020, Iger was succeeded by Bob Chapek, but tensions reportedly arose between the two over the CEO office at Disney headquarters.
Jim Cramer <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/10/41377944/jim-cramer-says-hed-buy-the-dip-if-disney-stock-goes-to-this-level" rel="noreferrer noopener">expressed interest in</a> buying more Disney shares if the stock drops below $90 during the October Investing Club Meeting. He noted Disney&#8217;s theme parks have faced challenges but emphasized the strategic opportunity of purchasing during market downturns. Cramer suggested Disney focus more on theme parks for growth instead of relying solely on movies and television.
Disney reportedly <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/09/41045649/disney-trims-workforce-by-300-targets-corporate-departments-for-cost-management" rel="noreferrer noopener">fired 300 employees</a> across multiple corporate departments as of September. Earlier in 2024, the company let go of 140 employees in its television division and 175 workers in its Pixar subsidiary.
Disney stock lost over 13% in the last six months. Investors can gain exposure to Disney through iShares Russell 1000 Value ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IWD#NYSE">IWD</a>) and Vanguard Growth ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VUG#NYSE">VUG</a>).
Price Actions: DIS stock is down 0.76% at $96.55 at the last check Monday.
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Equities

Disney's Leadership Shift: James Gorman Named As Chairman, CEO Search Underway

U.S. banks are preparing to slash interest payments on corporate deposits as the Federal Reserve&#8217;s recent <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/interest-rates">rate cuts take effect. </a>
Following the Fed's decision in September to lower its benchmark rate by 50 basis points, the first reduction in over four years, U.S. financial institutions are focusing on corporate deposits as a key area to maintain profit margins amid declining interest levels, according to a report from the <a href="https://www.ft.com/content/1056329a-9500-468f-89b7-1834ba6e6090">Financial Times</a>.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Corporate Deposit Rates Come Under Pressure</h3>
In the wake of the Federal Reserve&#8217;s rapid rate hikes through 2022 and early 2023, banks increased interest payments on deposits to retain customers.
As benchmark interest rates soared to 23-year highs, corporate depositors, in particular, saw rates on their accounts rise sharply with Fed policy, the FT reported. These accounts became a significant tool for banks to attract and retain capital, preventing businesses from shifting funds into higher-yielding alternatives like money market funds.
With the recent rate cuts and more expected in the coming months, U.S. banks are now focusing on reducing the costs associated with these corporate deposits.
Several industry executives have echoed this sentiment. Bruce Van Saun, CEO of Citizens Financial Group Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CFG#NYSE">CFG</a>), told the FT that banks are actively pricing down deposits in corporate accounts since &#8220;they were demanding every penny on the way up.&#8221;
This trend is likely to continue, with projections indicating that the Fed&#8217;s rates could fall from 5% to around 3% by 2026.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Banks Leverage Flexibility Amid Weak Loan Demand</h3>
The environment of lower interest rates has also coincided with a downturn in loan demand. 
While this has pressured banks&#8217; net interest income, it has provided more flexibility when it comes to adjusting deposit rates. 
Jason Goldberg, a research analyst at Barclays, told the FT: "it's still very early in the cycle, but you certainly have started to see banks take action a little bit prior to this Fed cut in mid-September."
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Small, Midsized Banks Eye Margin Protections</h3>
Mid-sized and smaller U.S. banks have been under significant pressure to raise the interest rates they offer on savings accounts in order to prevent customers from moving their money elsewhere. 
This competition has been especially tough for regional banks, while larger institutions like JPMorgan Chase &amp; Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JPM#NYSE">JPM</a>) and Bank of America Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BAC#NYSE">BAC</a>) have had an advantage. Nearly one-third of JPMorgan deposits earn no interest, the FT report said. 
Citizens Financial, which holds approximately $175 billion in deposits, is among the regional players employing sophisticated models to balance customer retention with deposit rate cuts. 
Van Saun reportedly said the bank takes a &#8220;very, very scientific&#8221; approach to pricing deposits, ensuring that rates are high enough to keep corporate clients satisfied but not so high as to erode profitability.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Implications For Bank Stocks </h3>
Shares of major U.S. financial institutions, tracked by the Financial Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLF#NYSE">XLF</a>), are trading at record highs following a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/10/41331839/financial-sector-hits-record-highs-as-goldman-sachs-bank-of-america-citi-beat-q3-ea">robust third-quarter earnings season. </a>
Major banks like JPMorgan Chase &amp; Co., Goldman Sachs Group Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GS#NYSE">GS</a>) , Bank of America, Citigroup Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/C#NYSE">C</a>), Morgan Stanley (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MS#NYSE">MS</a>) and Wells Fargo &amp; Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WFC#NYSE">WFC</a>) all exceeded earnings expectations, brightening the outlook for their shareholders.
For these large institutions, the planned cuts in corporate deposit rates could further bolster their profit margins, or at the very least help them maintain profitability. Their scale and perceived safety make it unlikely that such moves will result in significant withdrawals, providing a strategic advantage.
In contrast, smaller and mid-sized banks, represented by the SPDR S&amp;P Regional Banking ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KRE#NYSE">KRE</a>), have less flexibility to cut interest rates on corporate deposits without risking customer attrition. 
With heightened competition in the sector, these banks are in a more precarious position — overly aggressive cuts could prompt corporate depositors to move their funds elsewhere. As a result, these institutions may face pressure on their profit margins to keep depositors satisfied.
A silver lining could exist: for regional banks: lower interest rates might stimulate loan demand, which could help offset the pressure on deposit funding costs by increasing lending volumes.
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US Banks Plan Sharp Cuts In Corporate Deposit Returns As Fed Lowers Interest Rates: Could Financial Stocks Take A Hit?

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>SOFI</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>11/01/24</td>
<td>$10.00</td>
<td>$26.9K</td>
<td>2.3K</td>
<td>5.4K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AIG</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$85.00</td>
<td>$44.7K</td>
<td>9</td>
<td>1.3K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>WFC</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>10/25/24</td>
<td>$64.00</td>
<td>$40.0K</td>
<td>2.4K</td>
<td>759</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>COIN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$280.00</td>
<td>$63.5K</td>
<td>1.3K</td>
<td>691</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AFRM</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$40.00</td>
<td>$49.0K</td>
<td>2.7K</td>
<td>453</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GS</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>11/15/24</td>
<td>$530.00</td>
<td>$37.7K</td>
<td>589</td>
<td>175</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ERIE</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$520.00</td>
<td>$396.0K</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>150</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MS</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>10/18/24</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
<td>$75.2K</td>
<td>3.4K</td>
<td>118</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>C</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>11/15/24</td>
<td>$70.00</td>
<td>$58.0K</td>
<td>685</td>
<td>80</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BLK</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$950.00</td>
<td>$54.3K</td>
<td>60</td>
<td>46</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These bullet-by-bullet explanations have been constructed using the accompanying table. 
• Regarding SOFI (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SOFI#NASDAQ">SOFI</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 14 day(s) on November 1, 2024. Parties traded 421 contract(s) at a $10.00 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 $26.9K, with a price of $64.0 per contract. There were 2338 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 5442 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding AIG (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AIG#NYSE">AIG</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 63 day(s) on December 20, 2024. Parties traded 389 contract(s) at a $85.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 40 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $44.7K, with a price of $115.0 per contract. There were 9 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1317 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For WFC (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WFC#NYSE">WFC</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 7 day(s) on October 25, 2024. This event was a transfer of 400 contract(s) at a $64.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 12 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $40.0K, with a price of $100.0 per contract. There were 2447 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 759 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding COIN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COIN#NASDAQ">COIN</a>), we observe a call option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 63 day(s) on December 20, 2024. Parties traded 56 contract(s) at a $280.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $63.5K, with a price of $1135.0 per contract. There were 1302 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 691 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding AFRM (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AFRM#NASDAQ">AFRM</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 154 day(s) on March 21, 2025. Parties traded 86 contract(s) at a $40.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 32 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $49.0K, with a price of $570.0 per contract. There were 2717 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 453 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding GS (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GS#NYSE">GS</a>), we observe a call option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 28 day(s) on November 15, 2024. Parties traded 25 contract(s) at a $530.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $37.7K, with a price of $1511.0 per contract. There were 589 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 175 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For ERIE (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ERIE#NASDAQ">ERIE</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 154 day(s) on March 21, 2025. This event was a transfer of 150 contract(s) at a $520.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $396.0K, with a price of $2640.0 per contract. There were 0 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 150 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For MS (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MS#NYSE">MS</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bullish, is expiring today. Parties traded 37 contract(s) at a $100.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $75.2K, with a price of $2035.0 per contract. There were 3461 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 118 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For C (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/C#NYSE">C</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 28 day(s) on November 15, 2024. This event was a transfer of 80 contract(s) at a $70.00 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 $58.0K, with a price of $729.0 per contract. There were 685 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 80 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For BLK (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BLK#NYSE">BLK</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 336 day(s) on September 19, 2025. This event was a transfer of 10 contract(s) at a $950.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $54.3K, with a price of $5430.0 per contract. There were 60 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 46 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more about unusual options activity</a>. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

AFRM

ERIE

SOFI

OpenAI and Microsoft Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>) are entering high-stakes negotiations to determine converting Microsoft&#8217;s $14 billion investment in OpenAI into equity in the AI company.
OpenAI, the creator of ChatGPT, recently closed a funding round that <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/10/41149788/openai-valuation-soars-to-157b-in-latest-funding-round" rel="noreferrer noopener">valued the company</a> at $157 billion, which adds complexity to the discussions around equity distribution.
The negotiations marked a significant shift as OpenAI transitioned from its original nonprofit structure to a for-profit corporation, the Wall Street Journal <a target="_blank" href="https://www.wsj.com/tech/ai/the-14-billion-question-dividing-openai-and-microsoft-71cf7d37?mod=tech_lead_story" rel="noreferrer noopener">reports</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;
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OpenAI and Microsoft are facing tensions in their partnership due to financial strain and rising expenses at OpenAI. OpenAI, expecting a $5 billion loss this year, has asked Microsoft for additional funding and computing power, but Microsoft has been hesitant after OpenAI&#8217;s leadership changes. This has strained the relationship between the two companies, the New York Times <a target="_blank" href="https://www.nytimes.com/2024/10/17/technology/microsoft-openai-partnership-deal.html" rel="noreferrer noopener">reports</a>.
OpenAI is grappling with soaring costs and pressure to find more affordable computing options, while Microsoft is concerned about its dependence on OpenAI&#8217;s AI technologies.
As both companies renegotiate terms, OpenAI&#8217;s projected computing expenses are expected to rise significantly, potentially reaching $37.5 billion annually by 2029.
Microsoft, OpenAI&#8217;s largest investor, stands to gain a substantial stake in one of the most valuable AI startups in the US.
According to WSJ, both companies have hired major financial advisors to assist in the negotiations. Microsoft works with Morgan Stanley (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MS#NYSE">MS</a>), while OpenAI has brought in Goldman Sachs (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GS#NYSE">GS</a>).
Microsoft, early investors like Khosla Ventures, and OpenAI employees have rights to future profits from the for-profit entity. However, their returns are capped. This means Microsoft needs to recoup its $13.75 billion investment before seeing profit returns, the WSJ report said.
OpenAI, whose <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/09/41078513/openai-plans-to-more-than-double-chatgpt-price-over-next-5-years-report" rel="noreferrer noopener">monthly revenue hit</a> $300 million in August, proposed increasing the chatbot&#8217;s price by 10% in 2024 and doubling it to $44 over the next five years as it gains traction.
The ChatGPT parent&#8217;s revenue in August more than tripled from the previous year, with 350 million monthly users as of June.
OpenAI&#8217;s new AI-powered search engine, SearchGPT, <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/09/41087674/openais-searchgpt-set-to-disrupt-googles-search-empire-as-former-engineer-sounds-alarm-on-deteriorat" rel="noreferrer noopener">aims to compete</a> with Alphabet Inc&#8217;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>) (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>) Google, challenging its long-standing search market dominance.
Price Action: MSFT stock is up 0.24% at $417.72 at the last check Friday.
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OpenAI's For Profit Structure Adds Valuation Complexity to Microsoft And Other Equity Investors: Report

Morgan Stanley (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MS#NYSE">MS</a>) stock received price target increases from analysts after beating Street estimates and showing strength across multiple company segments in third-quarter<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/10/41354865/morgan-stanley-q3-earnings-institutional-securities-sees-momentum-total-client-assets-surpass-7-5t-"> financial results.</a>
The Morgan Stanley Analysts: 
<ul>
<li>Barclays analyst Jason Goldberg maintained an Overweight rating and raised the price target from $121 to $135.</li>
<li>Bank of America analyst Ebrahim Poonawala reiterated a Buy rating and raised the price target from $120 to $135.</li>
</ul>
Barclays on Morgan Stanley: The financial services and investment bank saw markets, investment banking, wealth management and investment management all exceed forecasts, Goldberg said in a new investor note.
The analyst highlighted company commentary that said pipelines were "healthy and diverse." &nbsp;
"Corporate activity is showing momentum, while sponsors desire to transact is ‘steadily materializing,'" Goldberg said.
The analyst noted strong growth in both wealth management and investment management compared to the second quarter.
"Reflecting 3Q24's strength and revenue momentum heading into 4Q24, we are raising our 2024 EPS estimate by $0.45 to $7.40."
The analyst raised the stock price target and several financial metrics, noting a "more constructive capital markets backdrop and increased confidence in a soft landing."
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Bank of America on Morgan Stanley: Third quarter results from Morgan Stanley show the stock is "ready to reacquire the lost valuation premium," and that "the funnel is flowing," Poonawala said in a new investor note.
"We expect stock valuation to continue to re-rate higher ahead of a positive EPS revision cycle and improving profitability," Poonawala said.
The analyst said the year-to-date results could indicate<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/23/10/35437322/morgan-stanley-appoints-battle-tested-edward-pick-as-ceo-james-gorman-to-assume-role-of-executiv"> that new CEO</a> Ted Pick has the "ability to deliver on targets."
"Stronger than expected 3Q24 results bolter our thesis as these should provide the Street increased confidence that continued investments in a hard to replicate wealth franchise combined with declining interest rates should drive robust growth in asset management."
Morgan Stanley is showing durable revenues, strong risk management and a gain from secular themes like the generational wealth transfer in the United States, the analyst added. &nbsp;
MS Price Action: Morgan Stanley stock was down 0.08% to $119.41 on Thursday, compared to a 52-week trading range of $69.42 to $121.45. Morgan Stanley stock is up 28% year-to-date in 2024.
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Earnings Misses

Price Target

Reiteration

Analyst Ratings

Morgan Stanley Analysts Optimistic After Q3: Fed Rate Declines 'Should Drive Robust Growth' In Asset Management

RBC Capital analyst Gerard Cassidy maintains Morgan Stanley (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MS#NYSE">MS</a>) with a Sector Perform and raises the price target from $108 to $122.

RBC Capital Maintains Sector Perform on Morgan Stanley, Raises Price Target to $122

Wells Fargo analyst Whit Mayo maintains Morgan Stanley (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MS#NYSE">MS</a>) with a Underweight and raises the price target from $95 to $107.

Wells Fargo Maintains Underweight on Morgan Stanley, Raises Price Target to $107

Goldman Sachs analyst Richard Ramsden maintains Morgan Stanley (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MS#NYSE">MS</a>) with a Neutral and raises the price target from $106 to $121.

Goldman Sachs Maintains Neutral on Morgan Stanley, Raises Price Target to $121

Barclays analyst Jason Goldberg maintains Morgan Stanley (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MS#NYSE">MS</a>) with a Overweight and raises the price target from $121 to $135.

Barclays Maintains Overweight on Morgan Stanley, Raises Price Target to $135

Deep-pocketed investors have adopted a bearish approach towards Morgan Stanley (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MS#NYSE">MS</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 MS usually suggests something big is about to happen.
We gleaned this information from our observations today when Benzinga's options scanner highlighted 8 extraordinary options activities for Morgan Stanley. This level of activity is out of the ordinary.
The general mood among these heavyweight investors is divided, with 25% leaning bullish and 62% bearish. Among these notable options, 4 are puts, totaling $173,600, and 4 are calls, amounting to $187,815.
<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 $110.0 to $125.0 for Morgan Stanley during the past quarter. 
<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 Morgan Stanley'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 Morgan Stanley's whale trades within a strike price range from $110.0 to $125.0 in the last 30 days. 
<h3>Morgan Stanley 30-Day Option Volume &amp; Interest Snapshot</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1729175565_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 style="text-align: right;">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>MS</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>10/25/24</td>
<td>$3.0</td>
<td>$2.86</td>
<td>$3.0</td>
<td>$122.00</td>
<td>$59.4K</td>
<td>336</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">10</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MS</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$11.5</td>
<td>$11.25</td>
<td>$11.25</td>
<td>$110.00</td>
<td>$56.2K</td>
<td>7.9K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">50</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MS</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$15.95</td>
<td>$15.85</td>
<td>$15.85</td>
<td>$110.00</td>
<td>$50.7K</td>
<td>5.8K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">35</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MS</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$7.45</td>
<td>$7.4</td>
<td>$7.45</td>
<td>$120.00</td>
<td>$45.4K</td>
<td>963</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">69</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MS</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>11/15/24</td>
<td>$8.3</td>
<td>$6.1</td>
<td>$6.7</td>
<td>$125.00</td>
<td>$40.2K</td>
<td>84</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Morgan Stanley</h3>
Morgan Stanley is a global investment bank whose history, through its legacy firms, can be traced back to 1924. The company has institutional securities, wealth management, and investment management segments with approximately 45% of net revenue from its institutional securities business, 45% from wealth management, and 10% from investment management. About 30% of its total revenue is from outside the Americas. The company had over $5 trillion of client assets as well as around 80,000 employees at the end of 2023.
Having examined the options trading patterns of Morgan Stanley, our attention now turns directly to the company. This shift allows us to delve into its present market position and performance
<h3>Morgan Stanley's Current Market Status</h3>
<ul>
<li>Trading volume stands at 1,921,341, with MS's price up by 0.21%, positioned at $119.76.</li>
<li>RSI indicators show the stock to be may be overbought.</li>
<li>Earnings announcement expected in 91 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What The Experts Say On Morgan Stanley</h3>
In the last month, 4 experts released ratings on this stock with an average target price of $117.75.
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&#x2A; An analyst from UBS has decided to maintain their Neutral rating on Morgan Stanley, which currently sits at a price target of $112. 
&#x2A; Showing optimism, an analyst from HSBC upgrades its rating to Buy with a revised price target of $118. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Jefferies continues to hold a Buy rating for Morgan Stanley, targeting a price of $135. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Goldman Sachs has decided to maintain their Neutral rating on Morgan Stanley, which currently sits at a price target of $106. 
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Jefferies analyst Daniel Fannon maintains Morgan Stanley (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MS#NYSE">MS</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $120 to $135.

Jefferies Maintains Buy on Morgan Stanley, Raises Price Target to $135

The CNN Money Fear and Greed index showed an improvement in the overall market sentiment, while the index remained in the &#8220;Greed&#8221; zone on Wednesday.
U.S. stocks settled higher on Wednesday, with the Dow Jones index surging to a record close during the session.
Morgan Stanley (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MS#NYSE">MS</a>) shares gained 6.5% after the bank <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/10/41354865/morgan-stanley-q3-earnings-institutional-securities-sees-momentum-total-client-assets-surpass-7-5t-">topped market estimates</a> for both earnings and revenue. United Airlines (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UAL#NASDAQ">UAL</a>) also <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/10/41358280/united-airlines-posts-upbeat-earnings-joins-morgan-stanley-u-s-bancorp-and-other-big-stocks-moving-h">reported</a> stronger-than-expected quarterly results.
On the economic data front, export prices in the U.S. declined by 0.7% month-over-month in September, exceeding market estimates of a 0.4% fall. Import prices declined by 0.4% from the previous month in September.
Most sectors on the S&amp;P 500 closed on a positive note, with utilities, financials, and real estate stocks recording the biggest gains on Wednesday. However, communication services and consumer staples stocks bucked the overall market trend, closing the session lower.
The Dow Jones closed higher by around 337 points to 43,077.70 on Wednesday. The S&amp;P 500 rose 0.47% to 5,842.47, while the Nasdaq Composite rose 0.28% to close at 18,367.08 during Wednesday's session.
Investors are awaiting earnings results from The Travelers Companies, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TRV#NYSE">TRV</a>), Netflix, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NFLX#NASDAQ">NFLX</a>), and Marsh &amp; McLennan Companies, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MMC#NYSE">MMC</a>) today.
What is CNN Business Fear &amp; Greed Index?
At a current reading of 69.6, the index remained in the &#8220;Greed&#8221; zone on Wednesday, versus a prior reading of 66.9.
The Fear &amp; Greed Index is a measure of the current market sentiment. It is based on the premise that higher fear exerts pressure on stock prices, while higher greed has the opposite effect. The index is calculated based on seven equal-weighted indicators. The index ranges from 0 to 100, where 0 represents maximum fear and 100 signals maximum greediness.
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Pre-Market Outlook

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Dow Hits Another Record Close: Investor Sentiment Improves, But Fear Index Remains In 'Greed' Zone

Bitcoin saw a halt in its rally, while the king of meme coins, Dogecoin, fared among the biggest gainers Wednesday.
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<td>Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>)</td>
<td>+0.21%</td>
<td>$67,611.27</td>
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<td>Ethereum (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/eth/usd">ETH</a>) &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</td>
<td>-0.24%</td>
<td>$2,617.40</td>
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<td>Dogecoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/doge/usd">DOGE</a>)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</td>
<td>+7.19%</td>
<td>$0.1253</td>
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What Happened: The world's largest cryptocurrency bounced above $68,000 in the early morning hours, a level not seen since the last week of July.&nbsp;
However, bulls faced stiff resistance subsequently, resulting in a sideways movement in the high $67,000s.
Dogecoin jumped over 7%, becoming the best-performing billon-dollar capitalization coin in the last 24 hours.
"BTC continues to remain resilient above the $65,000 level as betting markets point to higher odds of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/10/41363075/26m-bet-on-trumps-election-victory-fuels-speculation-of-coordinated-activity-on-polymarket">Trump&#8217;s win</a>," Digital asset trading firm QCP Capital said.
Total cryptocurrency liquidations hit $126.32 million in the last 24 hours after hitting a two-week high the previous day. More than $72 million in bullish bets was wiped out.
Bitcoin's Open Interest jumped 3.20% in the last 24 hours. A rise in OI, coupled with a sideways price movement, indicated a potential breakout to the upside.
Market sentiment continued to be "Greed," according to the Cryptocurrency Fear &amp; Greed Index.
Top Gainers (24-Hours)
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<td>Price (Recorded at 9:30 p.m. EDT)</td>
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<td>Mog Coin (MOG)</td>
<td>+11.56%</td>
<td>$0.000002064</td>
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<td>Bonk (BONK)</td>
<td>+11.02%</td>
<td>$0.00002471</td>
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<td>Dogecoin (DOGE)</td>
<td>+6.39%</td>
<td>$0.1244</td>
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The global cryptocurrency stood at $2.32 trillion, following an increase of 0.63% in the last 24 hours.
Stocks recovered from Tuesday's retrace to close at record highs. The Dow Jones Industrial Average surged 337.28 points, or 0.79%, to close at a new peak of 43,077.70. The S&amp;P 500 gained 0.47% to end at 5,842.47, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite rose 0.28% to close at 18,367.08.
Banking giant Morgan Stanley (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MS#NYSE">MS</a>) jumped 6.51% during Wednesday's trading after<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/10/41354865/morgan-stanley-q3-earnings-institutional-securities-sees-momentum-total-client-assets-surpass-7-5t-"> its third-quarter profit beat estimates</a>.
Traders have priced in a 92% probability of a 25 basis point rate cut during the next month's FOMC meeting, according to CME FedWatch tool.
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Analyst Notes: On-chain analytics firm Santiment highlighted the astronomical surge in Bitcoin whale transactions this week.
Furthermore, conversations around the apex cryptocurrency have spiked as it breached $68,000 for the first time since July.
"Both of these signals are signs that the rally may be on hold due to key stakeholder profit taking and high crowd FOMO," Santiment said, clarifying that any retrace would likely be for a shorter period.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">&#x1f433; Bitcoin&#39;s whale transactions have spiked to their highest level in over 10 weeks, with 11,697 $100K+ transfers on the network Tuesday, and Wednesday on pace for a high mark as well. &#x1f5e3;&#xFE0F; Additionally, conversations across social media have veered heavily toward BTC over… <a href="https://t.co/Izhq6JeaAd">pic.twitter.com/Izhq6JeaAd</a>
&mdash; Santiment (@santimentfeed) <a href="https://twitter.com/santimentfeed/status/1846663363088236545?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 16, 2024</a></blockquote>
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Widely followed cryptocurrency analyst Michaël van de Poppe predicted a new all-time high for King Crypto in the coming weeks.&nbsp;
"I think we&#8217;ll see this happening in the next 3-4 weeks that we&#8217;ll see that all-time high and likely $90K before EOY," he added.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Bitcoin?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Bitcoin</a> is aiming for a new all-time high. The trend has switched. I think we&#39;ll see this happening in the next 3-4 weeks that we&#39;ll see that all-time high and likely $90K before EOY. <a href="https://t.co/7jnSyZHVR3">pic.twitter.com/7jnSyZHVR3</a>
&mdash; Michaël van de Poppe (@CryptoMichNL) <a href="https://twitter.com/CryptoMichNL/status/1846551684622999963?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 16, 2024</a></blockquote>
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