Netflix Option Alert: Jun 20 $800 Calls Sweep (4) near the Ask: 40 vs 1109 OI; Earnings 7/17 After Close [est] 

Netflix Option Alert: Jun 20 $800 Calls Sweep (4) near the Ask: 40 @ $420.0 vs 1109 OI; Earnings 7/17 After Close [est] Ref=$1220.7

Netflix Option Alert: Dec 19 $1140 Puts Sweep (29) near the Bid: 56 vs 633 OI; Earnings 7/17 After Close [est] 

Netflix Option Alert: Dec 19 $1140 Puts Sweep (29) near the Bid: 56 @ $89.756 vs 633 OI; Earnings 7/17 After Close [est] Ref=$1193.45

Netflix Option Alert: Jan 16 $10 Calls at the Bid: 100 vs 2399 OI; Earnings 7/17 After Close [est] 

Netflix Option Alert: Jan 16 $10 Calls at the Bid: 100 @ $1218.45 vs 2399 OI; Earnings 7/17 After Close [est] Ref=$1226.5

Netflix Option Alert: Jul 18 $1240 Puts Sweep (13) near the midpoint: 116 vs 191 OI; Earnings 7/17 After Close [est] 

Netflix Option Alert: Jul 18 $1240 Puts Sweep (13) near the midpoint: 116 @ $66.218 vs 191 OI; Earnings 7/17 After Close [est] Ref=$1228.92

Netflix Option Alert: Jul 18 $1240 Puts Sweep (23) near the midpoint: 110 vs 191 OI; Earnings 7/17 After Close [est] 

Netflix Option Alert: Jul 18 $1240 Puts Sweep (23) near the midpoint: 110 @ $66.381 vs 191 OI; Earnings 7/17 After Close [est] Ref=$1228.92

Netflix Option Alert: Jul 18 $1240 Puts Sweep (18) near the midpoint: 86 vs 191 OI; Earnings 7/17 After Close [est] 

Netflix Option Alert: Jul 18 $1240 Puts Sweep (18) near the midpoint: 86 @ $66.52 vs 191 OI; Earnings 7/17 After Close [est] Ref=$1227.95

Netflix Option Alert: Jan, 2027 $15 Calls Sweep (6) near the Bid: 13 vs 18 OI; Earnings 7/17 After Close [est] 

Netflix Option Alert: Jan, 2027 $15 Calls Sweep (6) near the Bid: 13 @ $1228.0 vs 18 OI; Earnings 7/17 After Close [est] Ref=$1249.25

Netflix Option Alert: Dec 19 $1140 Calls Sweep (14) near the Ask: 43 vs 156 OI; Earnings 7/17 After Close [est] 

Netflix Option Alert: Dec 19 $1140 Calls Sweep (14) near the Ask: 43 @ $209.386 vs 156 OI; Earnings 7/17 After Close [est] Ref=$1249.13

Netflix Option Alert: Dec 19 $1040 Calls Sweep (14) near the Ask: 36 vs 192 OI; Earnings 7/17 After Close [est] 

Netflix Option Alert: Dec 19 $1040 Calls Sweep (14) near the Ask: 36 @ $261.95 vs 192 OI; Earnings 7/17 After Close [est] Ref=$1228.0

Netflix Option Alert: Jan 16 $10 Calls at the Bid: 9 vs 2379 OI; Earnings 7/17 After Close [est] 

Netflix Option Alert: Jan 16 $10 Calls at the Bid: 9 @ $1214.86 vs 2379 OI; Earnings 7/17 After Close [est] Ref=$1224.2745

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Netflix's relatively simple business model involves only one business, its streaming service. It has the biggest television entertainment subscriber base in both the United States and the collective international market, with more than 300 million subscribers globally. Netflix has exposure to nearly the entire global population outside of China. The firm has traditionally avoided a regular slate of live programming or sports content, instead focusing on on-demand access to episodic television, movies, and documentaries. The firm introduced ad-supported subscription plans in 2022, giving the firm exposure to the advertising market in addition to the subscription fees that have historically accounted for nearly all its revenue.

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Fans of the hit Netflix Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NFLX#NASDAQ">NFLX</a>) series "Squid Game" could have more reasons to celebrate this week, as a<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/entertainment/25/04/44877995/netflix-crushes-q1-says-its-working-hard-to-improve-and-expand-its-offering" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> third and final season</a> will be launched on the streaming platform, along with several games based on the hit series.
Netflix Bets on Mobile Game: Over the years, Netflix has been more aggressive in launching mobile games, especially ones <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/entertainment/24/06/39213738/netflix-reality-show-games-and-chill-streaming-giant-sees-success-from-interactive-games-ba">based on series </a>and movies on the company's streaming platform.
"Squid Game: Unleashed," which launched last year for the second season of the hit Netflix show, is getting updates for the third season and will also have more ways to play.
The <a href="https://www.squidgameunleashed.com/">game </a>will be playable on Google's Chromebook and large-screen Android devices, marking a first for a Netflix game, as reported by <a href="https://variety.com/2025/gaming/news/squid-game-unleashed-chromecast-gaming-news-roundup-1236438283/">Variety</a>.
"Squid Game: Unleashed" is a 32-player party royale mobile game featuring characters, challenges, and more from the hit series.
"You'll be able to experience immersive gameplay on a bigger screen, with keyboard and mouse support, updated control layouts and graphics that take full advantage of your device's display," a Google description reads.
According to the report, the game will receive updates tied to the third season of the game after its release, along with being available on more devices.
"Squid Game" season three will be released on Netflix on June 27. It will follow the second season, which premiered in December 2024 and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42751367/netflix-posts-record-debut-with-squid-game-season-2-heres-how-many-people-watched-show">broke Netflix records </a>with 68 million views in its first week of release.
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Fortnite Piggybacks on Squid Game Mania: Hit battle royale game &#8220;Fortnite&#8221; from Epic Games, which is partially owned by Sony Group Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SONY#NYSE">SONY</a>), the Walt Disney Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIS#NYSE">DIS</a>) and Tencent Holdings (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TCEHY#OTC">TCEHY</a>), is also diving into "Squid Game" mania this week.
"Fortnite" is <a href="https://www.fortnite.com/news/fight-for-survival-in-reloads-squid-grounds-map?lang=en-US">releasing </a>a version of the game that, in its Reload mode, will feature key locations from the series, like the labyrinth and playground, and interactive games like "Red Light, Green Light."
The hit battle royale game will also feature bundles of in-game purchasable items, including guards&#8217; and characters&#8217; skins from the series.
"Fortnite's" partnership with "Squid Game" will be for a limited time and also include several tournament challenges where contestants can earn in-game items.
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Netflix Is Turning 'Squid Game' Into Something Bigger As Fortnite Tries To Keep Up

According to a former Netflix Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NFLX#NASDAQ">NFLX</a>) executive, the company is now aiming for something bigger, which goes beyond the purview of legacy streaming.
Check out the current price of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/nflx">NFLX stock here</a>.
What Happened: On Monday, AlphaSense, an expert network that connects subject-matter experts with investors and analysts, shared the transcript of one such conversation between a former Netflix executive and an analyst, discussing the streaming giant&#8217;s future.
The expert here highlighted the company&#8217;s foray into building a physical, or real-world empire, not unlike that of the Walt Disney Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIS#NYSE">DIS</a>) with its theme parks, cruises, merchandise and more.
They cite the upcoming Netflix House, Squid Game trials, and Bridgerton-themed balls as more than just novelty, and a strategic bet on customer retention and diversified revenue streams. 
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&#8220;This isn't just about buzz,&#8221; the expert explained. &#8220;It's a revenue stream, a retention play, and a way to deepen loyalty, more like Disney's ecosystem than HBO's content-first model.&#8221;
&#8220;One of the reasons why I think people love Netflix so much is because it actually almost has like a personality to it,&#8221; he says, pointing to how the company blends content with cultural relevance.
&#8220;For Squid Game we had something called the Squid Game trials where you could go and play six real-life Squid Game events in person,&#8221; the former exec said, using this as an example to illustrate the company&#8217;s efforts in translating its intellectual property into immersive events.
These experiences, including pop-up attractions, themed balls, and the upcoming Netflix House, are already being treated as a revenue stream. But more importantly, they're part of a long-game retention and brand strategy, they say.
The longer-term implication, he suggested, is that Netflix's value proposition is evolving. No longer just a streaming app, the company is building an ecosystem where screen content connects directly to physical consumer touchpoints, from branded experiences and immersive events to merchandise and more.
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Why It Matters: Last month, Netflix&#8217;s Co-CEO, Ted Sarandos, stated that the company had pumped $125 billion into the U.S. economy from 2020 through 2024, citing over 900 productions and 140,000 jobs across all 50 states during these four years.
&#8220;People forget this is a real business,&#8221; he says, highlighting the sector&#8217;s overlooked economic clout when it comes to trade talks and federal policies.
When the company first announced its experiential entertainment venues last year, many experts and analysts saw it as something that would help <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/entertainment/24/06/39439112/will-netflix-save-shopping-malls-new-experiences-a-potential-game-changer-for-retail-center">save shopping malls</a> in the U.S.
Price Action: Shares of Netflix were up 1.80% on Monday, trading at $1,253.54, and are up 0.60% after hours.
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Netflix scores well across the board in Benzinga&#8217;s Edge Stock Rankings, with a favorable price trend in the short, medium, and long term. Click <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premium/ideas/benzinga-edge-2#:~:text=Turn%20Market%20Chaos,when%20markets%20rebound">here</a> for deeper insights into the stock, its peers and competitors.
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From 'Squid Game' Trials To Bridgerton Balls: Ex-Insider Says Netflix Is Quietly Building A Real-World Empire — A Disney-Style Ecosystem In The Works

Financial giants have made a conspicuous bearish move on Netflix. Our analysis of options history for Netflix (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NFLX#NASDAQ">NFLX</a>) revealed 98 unusual trades.
Delving into the details, we found 40% of traders were bullish, while 41% showed bearish tendencies. Out of all the trades we spotted, 33 were puts, with a value of $2,212,866, and 65 were calls, valued at $7,813,270.
<h3>Expected Price Movements</h3>
After evaluating the trading volumes and Open Interest, it's evident that the major market movers are focusing on a price band between $10.0 and $2440.0 for Netflix, spanning the last three months.
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Development</h3>
In today's trading context, the average open interest for options of Netflix stands at 451.81, with a total volume reaching 4,986.00. The accompanying chart delineates the progression of both call and put option volume and open interest for high-value trades in Netflix, situated within the strike price corridor from $10.0 to $2440.0, throughout the last 30 days.
<h3>Netflix 30-Day Option Volume &amp; Interest Snapshot</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1750705605_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Largest Options Trades Observed:</h3>

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<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>
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<td>NFLX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/18/26</td>
<td>$786.0</td>
<td>$776.05</td>
<td>$780.0</td>
<td>$500.00</td>
<td>$702.0K</td>
<td>53</td>
<td align="right">15</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NFLX</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$139.6</td>
<td>$136.5</td>
<td>$137.29</td>
<td>$1280.00</td>
<td>$683.5K</td>
<td>59</td>
<td align="right">50</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NFLX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/19/25</td>
<td>$1235.85</td>
<td>$1229.4</td>
<td>$1231.66</td>
<td>$10.00</td>
<td>$369.4K</td>
<td>6.0K</td>
<td align="right">6</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NFLX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/18/26</td>
<td>$780.0</td>
<td>$776.0</td>
<td>$780.0</td>
<td>$500.00</td>
<td>$234.0K</td>
<td>53</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NFLX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/17/27</td>
<td>$462.55</td>
<td>$460.0</td>
<td>$460.0</td>
<td>$1000.00</td>
<td>$230.0K</td>
<td>79</td>
<td align="right">5</td>
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<h3>About Netflix</h3>
Netflix's relatively simple business model involves only one business, its streaming service. It has the biggest television entertainment subscriber base in both the United States and the collective international market, with more than 300 million subscribers globally. Netflix has exposure to nearly the entire global population outside of China. The firm has traditionally avoided a regular slate of live programming or sports content, instead focusing on on-demand access to episodic television, movies, and documentaries. The firm introduced ad-supported subscription plans in 2022, giving the firm exposure to the advertising market in addition to the subscription fees that have historically accounted for nearly all its revenue.
In light of the recent options history for Netflix, it's now appropriate to focus on the company itself. We aim to explore its current performance.
<h3>Present Market Standing of Netflix</h3>
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<li>With a volume of 1,545,837, the price of NFLX is up 1.37% at $1248.26. </li>
<li>RSI indicators hint that the underlying stock may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Next earnings are expected to be released in 24 days.</li>
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<h3>What Analysts Are Saying About Netflix</h3>
In the last month, 5 experts released ratings on this stock with an average target price of $1445.0.
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&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Oppenheimer keeps a Outperform rating on Netflix with a target price of $1425. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Wells Fargo persists with their Overweight rating on Netflix, maintaining a target price of $1500. 
&#x2A; An analyst from UBS has decided to maintain their Buy rating on Netflix, which currently sits at a price target of $1450. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Pivotal Research keeps a Buy rating on Netflix with a target price of $1600. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Citigroup has decided to maintain their Neutral rating on Netflix, which currently sits at a price target of $1250. 
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Unpacking the Latest Options Trading Trends in Netflix

Netflix's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NFLX#NYSE">NFLX</a>) short percent of float has fallen 3.65% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 7.82 million shares sold short, which is 1.85% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 2.67 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?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">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.
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<h3>Netflix Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1750690826_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Netflix 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 Netflix'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://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Netflix's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 9.94%, 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?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">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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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>ASTS</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$45.00</td>
<td>$26.3K</td>
<td>100</td>
<td>13.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>META</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$685.00</td>
<td>$49.0K</td>
<td>2.1K</td>
<td>12.3K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BIDU</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$85.00</td>
<td>$126.2K</td>
<td>4.5K</td>
<td>1.2K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GOOGL</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/19/25</td>
<td>$165.00</td>
<td>$26.7K</td>
<td>5.1K</td>
<td>234</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NFLX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>07/11/25</td>
<td>$1190.00</td>
<td>$29.8K</td>
<td>62</td>
<td>39</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SPOT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$660.00</td>
<td>$26.7K</td>
<td>353</td>
<td>34</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These bullet-by-bullet explanations have been constructed using the accompanying table. 
• Regarding ASTS (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ASTS#NASDAQ">ASTS</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 28 day(s) on July 18, 2025. Parties traded 65 contract(s) at a $45.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 7 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $26.3K, with a price of $405.0 per contract. There were 100 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 13085 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For META (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bearish, is expiring today. Parties traded 190 contract(s) at a $685.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 38 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $49.0K, with a price of $258.0 per contract. There were 2140 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 12344 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For BIDU (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BIDU#NASDAQ">BIDU</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 28 day(s) on July 18, 2025. This event was a transfer of 499 contract(s) at a $85.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $126.2K, with a price of $253.0 per contract. There were 4546 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1204 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For GOOGL (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 182 day(s) on December 19, 2025. This event was a transfer of 22 contract(s) at a $165.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 12 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $26.7K, with a price of $1215.0 per contract. There were 5108 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 234 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For NFLX (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NFLX#NASDAQ">NFLX</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 21 day(s) on July 11, 2025. This event was a transfer of 5 contract(s) at a $1190.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $29.8K, with a price of $5975.0 per contract. There were 62 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 39 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For SPOT (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPOT#NYSE">SPOT</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be neutral, is expiring today. Parties traded 5 contract(s) at a $660.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $26.7K, with a price of $5350.0 per contract. There were 353 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 34 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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6 Communication Services Stocks With Whale Alerts In Today's Session

Momentum traders are enjoying their best stretch in over a decade, with the strategy's flagship fund outpacing the broader U.S. market by the widest margin since records began — and it's a selective basket of stocks, led by Palantir Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NASDAQ">PLTR</a>), doing <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/screener/top-momentum-stocks">all the heavy lifting.</a>
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Momentum Strategy Crushes S&amp;P 500</h1>
The iShares MSCI USA Momentum Factor ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MTUM#NYSE">MTUM</a>) is up 11.4% year-to-date through June, versus a modest 2% gain for the S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>). 
That nine percentage point lead marks the largest six-month outperformance since MTUM's launch in 2013.
While the absolute performance is below the first half of 2024 — when the AI-fueled rally sent momentum stocks soaring 25% — the relative gap is now wider, as the broader market cooled following U.S. trade tensions and rate uncertainty.
MTUM targets large- and mid-cap U.S. stocks showing strong recent price momentum, adjusting exposure semi-annually to overweight leaders and cut laggards. 
The momentum style has clearly paid off in 2025.
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<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Five Stocks Are Driving The Momentum Rally – And Weighting Is The Key</h1>
Five stocks are powering the momentum&#8217;s outperformance in 2025, thanks to both strong returns and significantly higher weightings than in the S&amp;P 500.
<ol class="wp-block-list">
<li>Palantir Technologies has surged 83.4% year-to-date and carries a 3.72% weight in MTUM ETF versus just 0.6% in the SPY.</li>
<li>Netflix Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NFLX#NASDAQ">NFLX</a>) is up 38.7% with a 4.88% weight, more than quadruple its 1.03% allocation in the SPY. </li>
<li>Philip Morris International Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PM#NYSE">PM</a>) has climbed 53.1%, with a 3.25% momentum weight compared to just 0.56% in the broader SPY.</li>
<li>Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>), up 18%, holds a 5.2% position in MTUM versus 3% in the SPY. </li>
<li>GE Vernova Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GEV#NYSE">GEV</a>), up 47.5%, has a 2.13% weight in the momentum ETF, far above its 0.3% SPY weighting. </li>
</ol>
Together, these five names account for roughly 6.6 percentage points — or over half — of the MTUM's year-to-date return.
<figure class="wp-block-table is-style-stripes"> 
<table class="has-fixed-layout">
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Stock Name</th>
<th>YTD Return</th>
<th>MTUM Weight</th>
<th>SPY Weight</th>
<th>MTUM Contribution</th>
<th>SPY Contribution</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Palantir Technologies Inc.</td>
<td>+83.4%</td>
<td>3.72%</td>
<td>0.6%</td>
<td>+197 bps</td>
<td>+26 bps</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Netflix Inc.</td>
<td>+38.7%</td>
<td>4.88%</td>
<td>1.03%</td>
<td>+158 bps</td>
<td>+29 bps</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Philip Morris International</td>
<td>+53.1%</td>
<td>3.25%</td>
<td>0.56%</td>
<td>+131 bps</td>
<td>+20 bps</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Meta Platforms Inc.</td>
<td>+18.0%</td>
<td>5.20%</td>
<td>3.0%</td>
<td>+92 bps</td>
<td>+47 bps</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GE Vernova Inc.</td>
<td>+47.5%</td>
<td>2.13%</td>
<td>0.3%</td>
<td>+80 bps</td>
<td>+9 bps</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Cumulative Contribution</td>
<td>—</td>
<td>—</td>
<td>—</td>
<td>+658 bps</td>
<td>+131 bps</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</figure>
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Top Wall Street analysts changed their outlook on these top names. For a complete view of all analyst rating changes, including upgrades and downgrades, please see our <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings">analyst ratings page</a>.
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<li>Raymond James raised GMS Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GMS#NYSE">GMS</a>) price target from $80 to $90. Raymond James analyst Sam Darkatsh maintained an Outperform rating. GMS shares closed at $81.01 on Wednesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/GMS/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
<li>Pivotal Research increased the price target for Netflix, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NFLX#NASDAQ">NFLX</a>) from $1,350 to $1,600. Pivotal Research analyst Jeffrey Wlodarczak maintained a Buy rating. Netflix shares closed at $1,222.29 on Wednesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/NFLX/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
<li>Oppenheimer raised Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) price target from $215 to $250. Oppenheimer analyst Jason Helfstein maintained an Outperform rating. Amazon shares closed at $212.52 on Wednesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/AMZN/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
<li>Mizuho increased the price target for Array Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARRY#NASDAQ">ARRY</a>) from $8 to $9. Mizuho analyst Maheep Mandloi maintained a Neutral rating. Array Technologies shares closed at $7.54 on Wednesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/ARRY/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
<li>Deutsche Bank cut the price target for NIKE, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NKE#NYSE">NKE</a>) from $77 to $71. Deutsche Bank analyst Krisztina Katai maintained a Buy rating. Nike shares closed at $59.51 on Wednesday. See how other analysts <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/NKE/analyst-ratings">view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>B of A Securities increased Jabil Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JBL#NYSE">JBL</a>) price target from $225 to $245. B of A Securities analyst Ruplu Bhattacharya maintained a Buy rating. Jabil shares settled at $204.66 on Wednesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/JBL/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>DA Davidson raised NICE Ltd. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NICE#NASDAQ">NICE</a>) price target from $185 to $195. DA Davidson analyst Gil Luria maintained a Buy rating. NICE shares closed at $165.33 on Wednesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/NICE/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
<li>JMP Securities slashed Lennar Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LEN#NYSE">LEN</a>) price target from $150 to $130. JMP Securities analyst Aaron Hecht maintained a Market Outperform rating. Lennar shares closed at $103.41 on Wednesday.  <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/LEN/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Baird raised the price target for Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CAT#NYSE">CAT</a>) from $395 to $422. Baird analyst Mircea Dobre maintained an Outperform rating. Caterpillar shares settled at $359.80 on Wednesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/MSFT/analyst-ratings">See how </a><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/CAT/analyst-ratings">other </a><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/MSFT/analyst-ratings">analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Wells Fargo increased Micron Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MU#NASDAQ">MU</a>) price target from $130 to $150. Wells Fargo analyst Aaron Rakers maintained an Overweight rating. Micron shares closed at $121.82 on Wednesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/MU/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
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Amazon To Rally Around 18%? Here Are 10 Top Analyst Forecasts For Friday

Pivotal Research analyst Jeffrey Wlodarczak maintains Netflix (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NFLX#NASDAQ">NFLX</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $1350 to $1600.

Pivotal Research Maintains Buy on Netflix, Raises Price Target to $1600

Wells Fargo analyst Steven Cahall maintains Netflix (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NFLX#NASDAQ">NFLX</a>) with a Overweight and raises the price target from $1222 to $1500.

Wells Fargo Maintains Overweight on Netflix, Raises Price Target to $1500

June 18, 2025 records indicate that Representative Rick Allen filed a purchase of Netflix (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NFLX#NASDAQ">NFLX</a>), valued between $16,002 and $65,000. According to the June filing, the transaction occurred on May 16, 2025.
Currently, Netflix shares are trading down 0.03% at $1220.25.
<h3>Representative's Recent Trading Activity</h3>
In the last three years, Rick Allen completed 51 stock transactions totaling more than $1.65 million. SouthState and Accenture stocks were among the largest trades. Some of the most notable transactions the Rep. has executed recently include: 
<ul>
<li>Netflix (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NFLX#NASDAQ">NFLX</a>): $15,001 - $50,000 Purchase</li>
<li>Thermo Fisher Scientific (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TMO#NYSE">TMO</a>): $15,001 - $50,000 Sale</li>
<li>Thermo Fisher Scientific (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TMO#NYSE">TMO</a>): $15,001 - $50,000 Sale</li>
</ul>
Here's a summary of Rick Allen's recent trades:
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Company</th>
<th>Ticker</th>
<th>Stock Type</th>
<th>Amount</th>
<th>Transaction Type</th>
<th>Transaction Date</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Netflix</td>
<td>NFLX</td>
<td>STOCK</td>
<td>$15,001 - $50,000</td>
<td>P</td>
<td>2025-05-16</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Thermo Fisher Scientific</td>
<td>TMO</td>
<td>STOCK</td>
<td>$15,001 - $50,000</td>
<td>S</td>
<td>2025-05-16</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Us Treasury Bill 912797Ms3 Due</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td>$1,001 - $15,000</td>
<td>P</td>
<td>2025-05-16</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Us Treasury Bill Due</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td>$15,001 - $50,000</td>
<td>S</td>
<td>2025-04-15</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Us Treasury Bill Due 3/15/2027</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td>$50,001 - $100,000</td>
<td>S</td>
<td>2025-04-15</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
To keep an eye on Rick Allen's trades and other government stock activity, check out our <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/gov-trades/members/rick-allen">real-time tracking tool</a>!
<h3>Why Congressional Transactions Matter</h3>
A congressional transaction is when any representative or senator either buys or sells an individual stock.
Anyone working in Congress must file a Periodic Transaction Report to inform the public of their recent transaction within 30 days of being notified of the transaction and within 45 days of the transaction date.
In April 2012, Former President Barack Obama signed the STOCK Act into law. The act prohibits members of Congress from using private information given to them by their position for personal gain such as buying or selling a stock. The act also expanded disclosure requirements for members of Congress by requiring them to file a monthly disclosure.
<h3>The Importance of Congressional Transactions</h3>
Congressional transactions shouldn't be the primary reason for an investing decision, but they can be an important factor for an investor to consider.
When a senator or representative makes a new purchase, it could be an indication they expect the stock to rise.
A sale, on the other hand, can be made for a variety of reasons, and may not necessarily mean the seller thinks the stock will go down.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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Recent Report Shows That Rep. Rick Allen Bought Up to $65K Worth of Netflix Stock

Roundhill Investments launched five new <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/etfs">WeeklyPay ETFs</a>, each aiming to deliver weekly dividends without sacrificing upside or using options.
The new additions include:
<ul class="wp-block-list">
<li>Roundhill AMZN WeeklyPay ETF (BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZW#BATS">AMZW</a>), following Amazon (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>), </li>
<li>Roundhill BRKB WeeklyPay ETF (BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BRKW#BATS">BRKW</a>), following Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BRK#NYSE">BRK</a>), </li>
<li>Roundhill HOOD WeeklyPay ETF (BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HOOW#BATS">HOOW</a>), following Robinhood (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HOOD#NASDAQ">HOOD</a>)</li>
<li>Roundhill META WeeklyPay ETF (BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/METW#BATS">METW</a>), following Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>) </li>
<li>Roundhill NFLX WeeklyPay ETF (BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NFLW#BATS">NFLW</a>), following Netflix (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NFLX#NASDAQ">NFLX</a>)</li>
</ul>
These launches bring the WeeklyPay family to 10 ETFs. Each fund aims to capture 120% of the aggregate return of its underlying security each calendar week, as well as a regular distribution.
That&#8217;s a clear divergence from the way most single-stock income ETFs operate, usually through selling covered calls, which exchange upside potential for option premiums. And with more than $15 billion flowing into such a strategy, the company obviously believes there is room for disruption.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">A Different Kind Of Income ETF</h2>
Instead of depending on derivatives, Roundhill&#8217;s WeeklyPay ETFs employ leverage to enhance returns, aiming at 1.2x the performance of the underlying stock on a weekly basis. That multiplier, naturally, involves risk, particularly in downward environments, but it also avoids having investors forego gains in a bull market, as with covered call strategies.
The money also makes weekly payments, which might be enticing for income-oriented investors tired of the slow dribble of dividends.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">From Tech Giants To Meme Stocks</h2>
Roundhill&#8217;s current roster already boasts single-stock ETFs tied to such names as Apple (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>), Nvidia (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), Tesla (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>), and Palantir (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NASDAQ">PLTR</a>). But the company isn&#8217;t yet done.
It has applied for additional WeeklyPay ETFs tracking an eclectic roster: from blue chips such as Microsoft (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>) and Alphabet (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>), to semicon-weighty names such as AMD (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>) and ASML Holding (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ASML#NASDAQ">ASML</a>), to speculative darlings such as Reddit (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RDDT#NYSE">RDDT</a>), DraftKings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DKNG#NASDAQ">DKNG</a>), and MicroStrategy (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSTR#NASDAQ">MSTR</a>).
The message is plain: Roundhill is looking to track the entire gamut of investor demand—tech, momentum, income, and high-risk stocks—all under one umbrella.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">What To Watch</h2>
While the structure has upside potential, it&#8217;s not without its cautionary tales. Leveraged exposure, even at a 1.2x rate, amplifies gains and losses as much as it amplifies the underlying. And while the absence of options sidesteps issues of premium decay and call-away risk, investors should still look at how distributions are made and what level of volatility to anticipate.
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Roundhill's New ETFs Offer Weekly Income From Amazon, Meta, Netflix, And More

The typical compensation package for S&amp;P 500 CEOs rose by nearly 10% in 2024, according to an Associated Press <a href="https://apnews.com/article/ceo-pay-compensation-pay-ratio-perks-1b968327984edfc67486c2e0e3dc2fff">CEO compensation survey</a>.&nbsp;
The median pay package for CEOs rose to $17.1 million in 2024, up 9.7% from the previous year. Meanwhile, median compensation for employees at these companies went up just 1.7% to $85,419.
Additionally, the S&amp;P 500 rose 23% in 2024, and profits for those companies went up 9%.&nbsp;
"2024 was expected to be a strong year, so the (nearly) 10% increases are commensurate with the timing of the pay decisions," Dan Laddin, a partner at Compensation Advisory Partners, told AP.
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Raises for the average employee were "long overdue," according to Institute for Policy Studies Global Economy Project Director Sarah Anderson. Still, many workers in the U.S. struggle to pay their bills, especially lower earners.&nbsp;
Top earners in the survey included Axon Enterprises&#8217; (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AXON#NASDAQ">AXON</a>) Rick Smith, who has a pay package valued at $164.5 million, GE Aerospace's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GE#NYSE">GE</a>) Lawrence Culp, Apple's (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/APPL#NASDAQ">APPL</a>) Tim Cook, Carrier Global's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CARR#NYSE">CARR</a>) David Gitlin, and Netflix's (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NFLX#NASDAQ">NFLX</a>) Ted Sarandos.&nbsp;
The bulk of the pay packages for these top earners consisted of stock or options awards, the survey found. The median stock award went up by 15% in 2024, while base salaries only grew by 4%.
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"For CEOs, target long-term incentives consistently increase more each year than salaries or bonuses," Melissa Burek, a partner with Compensation Advisory Partners, told the AP. "Given the significant role that long-term incentives play in executive pay, this trend makes sense."
Morningstar Sustainalytic Senior Director of Stewardship Jackie Cook also told the AP that there are benefits to tying CEO pay to performance, but noted that increased use of share-based pay has led to a "phenomenal rise" in CEO compensation "tracking recent years' market performance," which has "widened the pay gap within workplaces."
At half the companies included in the survey, it would take the average worker 192 years to make what their CEOs make in one year, according to the AP. This pay ratio tends to be highest in industries where wages are low, like fast food or hospitality.
"With CEO pay continuing to climb, we still have an enormous problem with excessive pay gaps," Anderson told the AP. "These huge disparities are not only unfair to lower-level workers who are making significant contributions to company value – they also undercut enterprise effectiveness by lowering employee morale and boosting turnover rates."
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Median CEO Pay Topped $17.1 Million In 2024, While Median Employee Pay Increased Just 1.7%

When people name their GOATs, or Greatest of All Time athletes, across various sports there's a good chance that Joey Chestnut's name comes up. After <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/restaurants/24/07/39635507/joey-chestnut-the-patriot-reigning-champ-shuns-chinese-backed-hot-dogs-for-impossible-america">a controversial ban </a>from the 2024 Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest, the king is returning next month.
What Happened: Whether Chestnut is a GOAT or sports king likely depends on your definition of competitive eating as a sport. One thing is for sure: Since 2007, there haven't been many sure things, like <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/entertainment/23/07/33109620/july-fourth-hot-dog-eating-contest-joey-chestnut-wins-mens-competition-miki-sudo-named-wome">betting on Chestnut </a>to win the annual Fourth of July hot dog eating contest.
"I'm thrilled to be returning to the Nathan's Famous Fourth of July Hot Dog Eating Contest. This event means the world to me. It's a cherished tradition, a celebration of American culture, and a huge part of my life," Chestnut <a href="https://x.com/joeyjaws/status/1934612017052336469">tweeted</a>.
Chestnut was banned from the competition last year due to its sponsorship of the plant-based food company Impossible Foods, which was viewed as a rival of Nathan's Famous Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NATH#NASDAQ">NATH</a>), the annual competition&#8217;s sponsor.
"While I have and continue to partner with a variety of companies, including some in the plant-based space, those relationships were never a conflict with my love for hot dogs. To be clear: Nathan's is the only hot dog company I've ever worked with," Chestnut added.
Chestnut has won the event 16 times including 16 of the 17 competitions from 2007 to 2023.
Last year's competition, without Chestnut, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/restaurants/24/07/39637022/nathans-fourth-of-july-hot-dog-eating-contest-crowns-new-king-glizzy-queen-wins-again">was won by </a>Patrick Bertoletti who ate 58 hot dogs and buns in 10 minutes. While the figure was enough to beat the live competition, Bertoletti's total was small in comparison to past years featuring Chestnut.
Chestnut ate 62 hot dogs and buns in 2023 and in 2021 ate a record 76 hot dogs and buns. Chestnut ate 70 or more hot dogs and buns in the years 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 and 2021.
While he wasn't present at the New York event last year, a YouTube stream of Chestnut taking on four U.S. Army soldiers saw the competitive eater down 57 hot dogs and buns in five minutes on the Fourth of July, beating the combined total of 49 from the four competitors. This was only one shy of Bertoletti's championship total but came in five fewer minutes.
Netflix Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NFLX#NASDAQ">NFLX</a>) also aired a live eating competition of Chestnut versus former champion Takeru Kobayashi in September. Chestnut won that competition with a total of 83 versus 62 from Kobayashi.
Without Chestnut competing in last year's competition, fewer viewers tuned in. ESPN, a unit of The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIS#NYSE">DIS</a>), had around 831,000 <a href="https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/2024/07/12/joey-chestnut-ban-took-bite-out-of-nathans-hot-dog-contest-tv-ratings/74384625007/">viewers </a>for the 2024 event, compared to totals of over one million in past years. This marked the lowest viewership for the event since 2013.
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Betting Odds: Legal sportsbooks have not released betting odds for the Fourth of July hot dog eating contest, but Chestnut is sure to be a heavy betting favorite.
In 2023, Chestnut had odds of -5000, meaning a bettor had to wager $5,000 to win $100. Without Chestnut last year, the odds saw competitor eaters listed with odds of +100 or higher.
Betting odds from <a href="https://www.legalsportsbetting.com/news/joey-chestnut-headlines-july-4-hot-dog-contest-at-2500-odds-06-16-2025/">Bovada </a>currently list Chestnut as a -2500 betting favorite, followed by Bertoletti at +950, Geoff Esper at +1,200, Nick Wehry at +2,000 and James Webb at +2,500. Esper was the runner-up last year with 53, followed by Webb in third at 52 and Wehry at fourth with 46.75.
With Chestnut being a huge favorite, bettors may turn to the over/under on how many hot dogs the champ will eat or bet on who will finish in second place.
The rise of prediction markets like Kalshi and Polymarket could see more betting options for people as well.
There is also betting on the women's competition, which will likely see Miki Sudo as the heavy favorite. Sudo had won 10 of the last 11 competitions, with the lone non-win coming when she sat out the competition while pregnant. Sudo broke the women's record last year with 51 hot dogs and buns.
After being banned for a year, there's a good chance Chestnut will return ready to defend his past titles and likely see a large portion of betting volume.
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Joey Chestnut: The GOAT Returns After 16 Hot Dog Titles — Can Anyone Stop Him?

Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bullish stance on Netflix (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NFLX#NASDAQ">NFLX</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 NFLX, it often means somebody knows something is about to happen.
So how do we know what these investors just did? 
Today, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga</a>'s options scanner spotted 93 uncommon options trades for Netflix.
This isn't normal.
The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 41% bullish and 34%, bearish.
Out of all of the special options we uncovered, 36 are puts, for a total amount of $2,309,578, and 57 are calls, for a total amount of $3,231,469.
<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 $450.0 to $1750.0 for Netflix over the last 3 months. 
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Development</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 Netflix's options at specified strike prices. The forthcoming data visualizes the fluctuation in volume and open interest for both calls and puts, linked to Netflix's substantial trades, within a strike price spectrum from $450.0 to $1750.0 over the preceding 30 days.
<h3>Netflix 30-Day Option Volume &amp; Interest Snapshot</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1750183259_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Largest Options Trades Observed:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th align="right">Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>NFLX</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$57.0</td>
<td>$56.45</td>
<td>$57.0</td>
<td>$1225.00</td>
<td>$210.9K</td>
<td align="right">80</td>
<td align="right">45</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NFLX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/17/27</td>
<td>$367.0</td>
<td>$362.5</td>
<td>$367.0</td>
<td>$1160.00</td>
<td>$183.5K</td>
<td align="right">42</td>
<td align="right">5</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NFLX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/20/26</td>
<td>$180.5</td>
<td>$177.85</td>
<td>$180.5</td>
<td>$1220.00</td>
<td>$180.5K</td>
<td align="right">32</td>
<td align="right">21</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NFLX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/19/25</td>
<td>$157.9</td>
<td>$157.0</td>
<td>$157.0</td>
<td>$1200.00</td>
<td>$157.0K</td>
<td align="right">839</td>
<td align="right">10</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NFLX</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/19/25</td>
<td>$132.65</td>
<td>$132.25</td>
<td>$132.25</td>
<td>$1260.00</td>
<td>$132.2K</td>
<td align="right">38</td>
<td align="right">10</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Netflix</h3>
Netflix's relatively simple business model involves only one business, its streaming service. It has the biggest television entertainment subscriber base in both the United States and the collective international market, with more than 300 million subscribers globally. Netflix has exposure to nearly the entire global population outside of China. The firm has traditionally avoided a regular slate of live programming or sports content, instead focusing on on-demand access to episodic television, movies, and documentaries. The firm introduced ad-supported subscription plans in 2022, giving the firm exposure to the advertising market in addition to the subscription fees that have historically accounted for nearly all its revenue.
Following our analysis of the options activities associated with Netflix, we pivot to a closer look at the company's own performance.
<h3>Current Position of Netflix</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a trading volume of 941,567, the price of NFLX is down by -0.3%, reaching $1221.72.</li>
<li>Current RSI values indicate that the stock is may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Next earnings report is scheduled for 30 days from now.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What Analysts Are Saying About Netflix</h3>
Over the past month, 4 industry analysts have shared their insights on this stock, proposing an average target price of $1336.25.
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&#x2A; An analyst from Oppenheimer persists with their Outperform rating on Netflix, maintaining a target price of $1425. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Citigroup continues to hold a Neutral rating for Netflix, targeting a price of $1250. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from UBS keeps a Buy rating on Netflix with a target price of $1450. 
&#x2A; An analyst from JP Morgan has revised its rating downward to Neutral, adjusting the price target to $1220. 
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.
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This Is What Whales Are Betting On Netflix

Streaming viewership for movies, shows, and sports hit a major milestone in May, surpassing the combined audience of broadcast and cable TV for the first time—a shift that underscores the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/streaming">medium's growing dominance.</a>
What Happened: Consumers are likely not surprised to hear that streaming is the most popular monthly viewing option for content, as the sector has taken viewers away from traditional broadcast television and cable television.
However, it may be surprising to hear that streaming's 44.8% market share in May beat the combined total of broadcast and cable television, which had a 44.2% market share, according to Nielsen data.
The remaining 10.9% was listed as miscellaneous categories.
This marked the first time streaming has passed the other two mediums combined, according to a Variety report.
Gauge, Nielsen's monthly TV consumption report, has tracked streaming data since May 2021. Since then, streaming usage has increased 71%. Comparatively, broadcast viewership is down 21%, and cable television viewership is down 39%.
Among the winners in streaming&#8217;s growth is YouTube, the video platform owned by Alphabet Inc (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>). In May, YouTube made up 12.5% of Nielsen&#8217;s viewership, the highest monthly total for a streamer over the four years of tracking.
YouTube viewership is up 120% over the four years and the platform is regularly the monthly streaming leader.
The other streaming leader mentioned in the monthly report was Netflix Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NFLX#NASDAQ">NFLX</a>). According to the report, Netflix viewership has increased 27% between May 2021 and now. Netflix has been the leading SVOD over the past four years.
The biggest streaming program in May was Netflix's "You," with the final season released on April 23. Over four billion minutes of multiple seasons of "You" were watched during the month.
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Why It's Important: Streaming continues to grow significantly and take over viewership from cable and broadcast television.
Nielsen's report emphasizes that streaming passed the other two entities combined for the first time in May when football and other key sports were not on.
Live sports, particularly NCAA Football and NFL, remain keys for broadcast and cable television during the fall and winter months and keys to grabbing strong viewership and lucrative advertising dollars.
Netflix and other streamers have shown interest in landing more live sports and are taking more market share away during the football months.
On Christmas Day 2024, Netflix streamed two NFL games and posted the biggest streaming day in history.
With streaming platforms securing more sports rights in addition to original series and movies, May may mark just the beginning of streaming surpassing the combined viewership of broadcast and cable TV.
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Streaming Dethrones TV Giants: Netflix, YouTube Lead The Takeover

When you use&nbsp;<a href="https://www.investopedia.com/ask/answers/difference-between-fundamental-and-technical-analysis/">fundamental analysis</a>&nbsp;to estimate the value of a stock, you have to make a lot of projections.
How quickly will the sales grow? Will profit margins expand or contract? What will the company's capital structure look like, and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.tker.co/i/84489088/a-bunch-of-ways-higher-interest-rates-are-bad">where will interest rates go</a>? Where will tax rates be in the future?
If the projections you put into your valuation model are off, then the value you calculate will be off. Analysts call this phenomenon "<a href="https://www.tker.co/p/price-sensitive-to-earnings-multiple-assumptions">garbage in, garbage out.</a>"
To demonstrate how difficult this exercise is, let's try projecting the sales for A1 Widgets Corporation, a hypothetical company that's the worldwide leader in selling indestructible widgets. Based on A1's order book, sales for widgets will grow for exactly five years. In the fifth year, everyone in the world who will ever need a widget will have one. From there, there will be no more demand for widgets, and the widget factories will close.
What will A1's sales look like after the fifth year?
If you said $0, then you'd be wrong.
Because A1's owners and management had the foresight to quietly gain a foothold in the emerging cloud infrastructure and AI technology businesses. As a result, the company will soon see more sales and growth than ever before. Earnings will eclipse what they made selling widgets. And the stock price will explode.
No, this was not a trick question.
There are countless examples of companies expanding into or outright pivoting to businesses that no one could've foreseen.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Buying a stock is about more than investing in a company's product &#x1f914;</h2>
Having a great product to sell isn't enough to have a business that'll generate a great return for shareholders for many years to come.
You also must have stellar management with a killer instinct for allocating capital.
Not only does management have to figure out how to sell the company's core product for growth and profitability, but they also have to be able to read the tea leaves and recognize when the tides of business are turning. Maybe the market for the product is saturated. Maybe the product is becoming obsolete. Maybe customer preferences are shifting with technological developments. Maybe there are other significant opportunities to pursue, and the company has both the finances and expertise to capitalize on them.
Most companies continually make subtle adjustments that often go largely unnoticed. Some completely overhaul their business.
Take Berkshire Hathaway, which was a textile company when Warren Buffett took over it in 1965. Not long after, Berkshire became an&nbsp;<a href="https://www.nationalindemnity.com/about-us/geico.html">insurance company</a>&nbsp;that also&nbsp;<a href="https://www.sees.com/about-us/corporate">sold candy</a>. Today, it's a diversified conglomerate selling everything from energy to airplane parts to underwear. And it has a&nbsp;<a href="https://www.tker.co/p/warren-buffett-on-picking-stocks">massive stock portfolio</a>&nbsp;generating market-beating returns. (I discussed Berkshire's culture of change in a&nbsp;<a href="https://www.tker.co/i/162841568/watch">recent appearance on Yahoo Finance</a>.)
Another famous example of a company that's undergone a total transformation is Netflix. The company defined change when it introduced DVD rentals by mail while many consumers were still walking the aisles of brick-and-mortar video stores. While it dominated the mail-based rental business, management quickly shifted its efforts and aggressively invested in streaming services and original content. In 2023, Netflix&nbsp;<a href="https://about.netflix.com/en/news/netflix-dvd-the-final-season">mailed its last DVD</a>. The&nbsp;<a href="https://finance.yahoo.com/quote/NFLX/">stock</a>&nbsp;currently trades at an all-time high, with the company valued at over $500 billion.
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Last week, I was on&nbsp;<a href="https://finance.yahoo.com/video/understanding-valuation-investors-often-miss-100002273.html">Yahoo Finance's "Stocks in Translation"</a>&nbsp;podcast with Jared Blikre and Sydnee Fried. (Catch it on&nbsp;<a href="https://finance.yahoo.com/video/understanding-valuation-investors-often-miss-100002273.html">Yahoo Finance</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/understanding-valuation-what-investors-often-miss/id1749117130?i=1000712248093">Apple Podcasts</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/1C8YlWo91KwlJA9A7PZf3k">Spotify</a>, or&nbsp;<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BCr8bSl53lE">YouTube</a>!) Jared brought up Apple, which generated&nbsp;<a href="https://www.apple.com/newsroom/pdfs/fy2024-q4/FY24_Q4_Consolidated_Financial_Statements.pdf">$96 billion in sales</a>&nbsp;from services.
Here's what I said about Apple during our discussion:
<blockquote class="wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow">If we were having a conversation about valuations 25 years ago when Apple was only making desktop computers, [you would ask] how many computers can they sell before you hit a ceiling? And so if you&#8217;re only thinking about investing in a company that only makes computers, then yeah, it might not make sense to pay a premium on the stock that you&#8217;re buying. But if you can be a little bit more imaginative, and if you understand that this is a company that understands change and tweaks its business model as the world changes, and as it reaches a saturation point, then you can begin to imagine a path where a company can continue grow earnings like Apple has and turn into a multi-trillion dollar company.
</blockquote>
Apple's Mac computers account for less than a tenth of the company's sales. Meanwhile, phones, a category they didn't get into until 2007, account for about half of sales. Services account for about a quarter of sales.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">It's even harder than you think &#x1fae0;</h2>
Acknowledging that your best product has matured and may be on a path to obsolescence is a tough pill to swallow. That said, once you've come to this realization, the hard part is likely just beginning.
Those leading the change will inevitably be met with resistance, not just outside the company, but also inside the company, where many employees won't be ready to let go of the old way of doing things.
Even assuming you have the full buy-in of the company, who knows if you're pivoting in the right direction? You very well could be trading one failing business for another that's doomed to go sideways.
Of course, even the most successful companies have made many bets that have gone bad. The difference between companies that can and can't move past these failures is great risk management and the confidence of shareholders.
But if you fail enough times, you'll eventually lose the faith of the shareholders.
No one ever said any of this was easy.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">How investors can play this &#x1f4b8;</h2>
Every publicly traded company is doing everything it can to make sure earnings will grow, perhaps in a way that leads to market-beating returns in the company's stock price.
<a href="https://www.tker.co/p/best-performing-stocks-experience-large-max-drawdowns">But many disappoint</a>.
Unfortunately, there isn't a surefire way to identify winners&nbsp;<a href="https://www.tker.co/p/spiva-persistence-2024-past-performance-no-guarantee">consistently</a>&nbsp;enough that you can build a portfolio that&nbsp;<a href="https://www.tker.co/p/spiva-2024-active-managers-underperform-benchmark">outperforms the market</a>.
One of the reasons for this is that over time, it's a&nbsp;<a href="https://www.tker.co/p/warren-buffett-on-picking-stocks">minority of stocks with massive returns</a>&nbsp;driving the market's performance.
So, how can investors play this?
Historically, one of the best moves has been to buy broadly diversified index funds like those tracking the S&amp;P 500. While the diversification may limit your upside, it also makes it almost certain that you'll have exposure to the big winners, including the companies that successfully pivot their businesses in ways that create massive amounts of shareholder value.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">A quick personal note…</h2>
The evolution of many companies isn't too dissimilar from the ups and downs many of us face in our lives.
As I recently shared with&nbsp;<a href="https://www.tker.co/p/sam-ro-on-joes-happy-hour-may-2025">Joe Fahmy on his podcast</a>, my entry to writing about markets was anything but planned and orderly. And over the span of my career, I experienced&nbsp;<a href="https://www.tker.co/p/backwards-financial-decisions">at least six major pay cuts</a>, including one big one that occurred after I got laid off.
Few of us are lucky enough to live a life where everything goes up and to the right in a smooth, straight line.
But most of us are on a non-linear path, whether by choice or because of forces outside our control.
The good news is that just because things don't go as planned doesn't mean we're doomed to spiral. Read enough biographies (and business case studies), and you'll eventually see that the most impressive people (and companies) were the ones who had to overcome many challenges by making big, unplanned changes.
Just a thought.
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Moments Lab, a Paris-based AI startup focused on revolutionizing video production,<a href="https://www.momentslab.com/blog/moments-lab-raises-24-million-in-fresh-funding"> announced</a> on June 3 that it raised $24 million in Series B funding to expand its technology that automates <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/25/05/45335277/trump-calls-hollywoods-decline-a-national-security-threat-orders-a-100-tariff-on-foreign-films">Hollywood</a> editing workflows for companies like Amazon (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>), Hearst, and Warner Bros. Discovery (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WBD#NASDAQ">WBD</a>).
The fresh capital injection brings the company's total funding to $37.4 million,<a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/pitch-deck-ai-startup-moments-lab-raised-millions-media-video-2025-6"> Business Insider</a> reports. According to Moments Lab, the round was led by Oxx, with additional support from Orange Ventures, Kadmos, Supernova Invest, and Elaia Partners. Founded in 2016 by twin brothers Philippe and Fred Petitpont, Moments Lab helps entertainment companies accelerate video production using its patented AI technologies.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Agentic AI Tools Redefine How Hollywood Edits Video</h2>
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Its latest development, an <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/06/45783322/amazon-launches-new-agentic-ai-group-to-boost-robotics-enhance-user-interactions">agentic AI</a> tool, turns raw video footage into rough cuts using simple prompts, dramatically cutting down manual editing time. According to Business Insider, this new tool is currently being tested by Hearst, and executives say its most promising application is in the fast-paced world of reality TV.
Philippe Petitpont told Business Insider that media companies are under pressure to meet content demands from streamers like Netflix (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NFLX#NASDAQ">NFLX</a>), Amazon Prime Video, and Peacock, while reducing production costs at the same time. Moments Lab's solution helps them meet those demands without compromising output.
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&#8220;The demand from Netflix, Amazon&#8217;s Prime Video, Peacock, is so strong that production companies need to produce more content than ever before, and they don&#8217;t have more money to produce a show,&#8221; Petitpont told Business Insider. &#8220;Being able to produce at lower cost is more important than ever. That&#8217;s where they&#8217;re interested in using new approaches.&#8221;
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Moments Lab is Monetizing Unused Footage</h2>
The company's AI model has been trained on 1.5 billion assets, including open-source data and content from participating partners in its research consortium, Business Insider says. According to Petitpont, clients have doubled their social media revenue by using the platform to repurpose archival footage.
Moments Lab aims to empower brands to extract more value from their content libraries through AI-generated trailers, highlight reels, and even full-length documentaries. According to Business Insider, one financial media client reportedly plans to reduce the number of human editors as a result of the automation capabilities provided by the platform.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Scaling with Compliance in a Rights-Protected Industry</h2>
The company operates in a sector that remains cautious about copyright and labor rights. One of the biggest challenges in client onboarding, Petitpont told Business Insider, is convincing legal teams that their intellectual property will not be used to train the AI model. Moments Lab ensures all training data comes from legally cleared sources, including media companies involved in its research partnership program.
Moments Lab says that it plans to invest the fresh capital into expanding its U.S. operations and further developing its agentic AI suite. While the company has not made predictions about industry-wide trends, it says that its tools address the rising demand for efficiency across video production workflows.
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June 13, 2025 records indicate that Representative Jonathan Jackson filed a sale of Linde (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LIN#NASDAQ">LIN</a>), valued between $65,002 and $150,000. According to the June filing, the transaction occurred on May 7, 2025.
Currently, Linde shares are trading up 0.61% at $468.8.
<h3>What Representative Has Been Trading Recently</h3>
Over the previous three years, Jonathan Jackson conducted 98 trades, totaling more than $1.66 million. The largest of these were in Honeywell Intl and Applied Mat stock. Some of the most notable transactions the Rep. has executed recently include: 
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<li>IBM (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IBM#NYSE">IBM</a>): $50,001 - $100,000 Purchase</li>
<li>Linde (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LIN#NASDAQ">LIN</a>): $50,001 - $100,000 Sale</li>
<li>Netflix (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NFLX#NASDAQ">NFLX</a>): $50,001 - $100,000 Purchase</li>
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Here's a summary of Jonathan Jackson's most recent trades:
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<th>Company</th>
<th>Ticker</th>
<th>Stock Type</th>
<th>Amount</th>
<th>Transaction Type</th>
<th>Transaction Date</th>
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<td>Church &amp; Dwight Co</td>
<td>CHD</td>
<td>STOCK</td>
<td>$15,001 - $50,000</td>
<td>S</td>
<td>2025-05-14</td>
</tr>
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<td>IBM</td>
<td>IBM</td>
<td>STOCK</td>
<td>$50,001 - $100,000</td>
<td>P</td>
<td>2025-05-14</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Linde</td>
<td>LIN</td>
<td>STOCK</td>
<td>$50,001 - $100,000</td>
<td>S</td>
<td>2025-05-07</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Alphabet</td>
<td>GOOGL</td>
<td>STOCK</td>
<td>$15,001 - $50,000</td>
<td>S</td>
<td>2025-04-21</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Eli Lilly</td>
<td>LLY</td>
<td>STOCK</td>
<td>$15,001 - $50,000</td>
<td>P</td>
<td>2025-04-21</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
If you want to stay updated on Jonathan Jackson's trades and other congressional members, check out our <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/gov-trades/members/jonathan-jackson">government trades tool</a> to track their activity in real time!
<h3>Why Congressional Transactions Matter</h3>
A congressional transaction is when any representative or senator either buys or sells an individual stock.
Anyone working in Congress must file a Periodic Transaction Report to inform the public of their recent transaction within 30 days of being notified of the transaction and within 45 days of the transaction date.
In April 2012, Former President Barack Obama signed the STOCK Act into law. The act prohibits members of Congress from using private information given to them by their position for personal gain such as buying or selling a stock. The act also expanded disclosure requirements for members of Congress by requiring them to file a monthly disclosure.
<h3>Why Congressional Transactions Matter</h3>
Congressional transactions shouldn't be the primary reason for an investing decision, but they can be an important factor for an investor to consider.
When a senator or representative makes a new purchase, it could be an indication they expect the stock to rise.
A sale, on the other hand, can be made for a variety of reasons, and may not necessarily mean the seller thinks the stock will go down.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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While Nvidia Corp's (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) Jensen Huang has been somewhat of a controversial figure in the quantum computing space, his comments earlier this week sparked enthusiasm for the sector. One of the top beneficiaries was Quantum Computing Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QUBT#NASDAQ">QUBT</a>), which specializes in the development of integrated photonic quantum machines. Still, with QUBT stock enjoying a tremendous run, technical and statistical concerns exist regarding sustainability.
On Wednesday, Huang remarked that quantum computers are on the cusp of being able to solve complex, real-world problems that classical computers cannot address. In particular, the Nvidia CEO highlighted how <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/06/45885805/nvidias-jensen-huang-sparks-quantum-stock-frenzy">quantum computers process information in fundamentally new ways</a> relative to traditional computers, paving the way for their road to practical applications.
It's a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/03/44433571/jensen-huang-admits-mistake-says-i-was-wrong-about-quantum-computing-at-gtc-apology-fails-to-lift-rigetti-ionq-d-wave-qubt">sharp pivot</a> from Huang's comments about the innovation in January this year, when he suggested that quantum computers' practical utility was about 15 to 30 years away. At the time, the commentary <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/01/42867168/nvidias-jensen-huang-said-something-that-has-all-quantum-computing-stocks-tumbling-qubt-and-rgti-down-13-ionq-down-11">sank securities in the ecosystem</a>, with QUBT stock among the worst-hit names. In fairness, Huang in March stated that he was wrong to jump the gun on the rather pessimistic take on the sector.
Nevertheless, the head executive's original cautiousness may have a point. Although quantum computers are undoubtedly innovative and revolutionary, their ultimate utility is limited to specific <a href="https://introtoquantum.org/essentials/myths/">applications</a>. Essentially, classical computers speak in a binary code but quantum computers speak in probabilities, utilizing complex rules and dynamics from quantum physics.
As such, they're groundbreaking for solving problems that are probabilistic or quantum in nature. However, the issue is that quantum bits (qubits) that undergird the machines are highly sensitive, requiring <a href="https://news.mit.edu/2023/new-way-quantum-computing-systems-keep-their-cool-0221">extreme</a> conditions — such as near absolute zero temperatures — to operate.
In other words, there's a lot of justified optimism baked into QUBT stock — along with potentially a lot of hype.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">The Winning Streak For QUBT Stock May Be A Bit Too Hot</h2>
Part of the problem regarding buying QUBT stock based on Huang's continued about-face on the underlying sector is that, by the time retail investors are reading the comments, the optimism has already been priced in. Unless there is another positive catalyst around the corner, bidding up QUBT — which is historically volatile — presents risks.
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From the perspective of technical analysis, the security appears to be forming a double-top formation. In late December through early January, the bulls attempted to fuel the remarkable rally that transpired several weeks prior. Unfortunately for them, the market corrected severely, with Huang's initial skepticism not helping matters. QUBT stock is back again at those levels but it's not clear where the next catalyst is. Subsequently, traders may be tempted to back out.
It must be said that technical analysis is a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/what-you-need-to-know-about-technical-analysis">visual representation of market behavior</a>. As such, the interpretive value is largely heuristic. But from an empirical standpoint, QUBT stock also appears to be on shaky ground.
Assuming that the security closes around the $16.50 level today, QUBT will have printed eight non-consecutive up weeks over the last 10 weeks. Since Quantum Computing's debut as a namesake industry participant — the <a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2018/7/11/1535931/0/en/Innovative-Beverage-Group-Holdings-Inc-Announces-Corporate-Name-Change-to-Quantum-Computing-Inc-to-Reflect-Shift-in-Business-Focus-Symbol-Change-to-QUBT-and-200-1-Reverse-Stock-Spl.html">company</a> was formerly known as Innovative Beverage Group Holdings, Inc. —&nbsp; this remarkable pattern has only materialized four times. In all but one case, the following week's price action resulted in downside, with a median loss of 7.53%.
That's not the scary part. No, the real horror begins in the second week. Should the bears maintain control, the median loss at that point would be 21.85%.
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Granted, the above data stems from probabilities and projections based on past data — data which is admittedly from a super-small sample size. However, there is a danger in assuming that the balance of bullishness can be pushed to the extreme without consequence.
Case in point is Netflix Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NFLX#NASDAQ">NFLX</a>). As great as the company is, NFLX was on a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options/25/06/45803568/nflx-stock-correction-risk-following-statistically-rare-rally">statistically rare nine-week consecutive win streak</a>. The streaming giant's dominance was enough for its equity to defy gravity and it fell, almost exactly as predicted.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">An Aggressive Bear Put Spread For The Data-Driven Trader</h2>
Based strictly on the numbers, it's likely — though to be clear, not guaranteed — that the near-term bearish approach may find success. For those who want to take a shot, the 15/14 bear put spread expiring July 3 may be enticing.
The above transaction involves buying the $15 put and simultaneously selling the $14 put, for a net debit paid of $45. Should QUBT stock fall through the short strike price ($14) at expiration, the maximum reward is $55, a payout of over 122%.
Primarily, what makes this trade attractive is the statistical response to eight up weeks within a 10-week period. More often than not, irrespective of the company's fundamentals, traders have a history of bailing out. This bear spread allows the contrarian statistician to potentially extract profits from the downdraft.
Also, the aforementioned pattern reflects a shift in magnitude in terms of sentiment regime. As a baseline, the chance that a long position in QUBT stock will be profitable over any given week is only 39.83%. With the previously mentioned sequence, the long-side odds are only 25%.
Without casting any aspersions on Quantum Computing as a business, the numbers simply don't favor bullishness in the near term. It's nothing personal…it's just statistics.
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Date	Put/Call	Strike Price	Exp Date	DTE	Trade Vol	Day Vol	Vol / OI	OI	Trade Type	Sentiment
02:40 PMJun 11, 2025	CALL	$800.00	Jun 20, 2025	-6	105	40	9	1109	SWEEP	BULLISH
11:09 AMJun 10, 2025	PUT	$1140.00	Dec 19, 2025	176	67	56	11	633	SWEEP	BULLISH
09:30 AMJun 10, 2025	CALL	$10.00	Jan 16, 2026	204	100	100	4	2399	TRADE	NEUTRAL
09:36 AMJun 09, 2025	PUT	$1240.00	Jul 18, 2025	22	117	116	61	191	SWEEP	NEUTRAL
09:36 AMJun 09, 2025	PUT	$1240.00	Jul 18, 2025	22	229	110	120	191	SWEEP	NEUTRAL
09:36 AMJun 09, 2025	PUT	$1240.00	Jul 18, 2025	22	317	86	166	191	SWEEP	NEUTRAL
01:15 PMJun 05, 2025	CALL	$15.00	Jan 15, 2027	568	17	13	94	18	SWEEP	BEARISH
09:51 AMJun 05, 2025	CALL	$1140.00	Dec 19, 2025	176	43	43	28	156	SWEEP	BULLISH
10:10 AMJun 04, 2025	CALL	$1040.00	Dec 19, 2025	176	34	36	18	192	SWEEP	BULLISH
09:37 AMJun 04, 2025	CALL	$10.00	Jan 16, 2026	204	10	9	0	2379	TRADE	BEARISH