Roku에 대한 매도 수량은 투자자에게 Roku의 주식 하락에 베팅하는 정도를 알려줍니다. 매도 수량 데이터는 2주마다 업데이트됩니다.

Roku (NASDAQ:ROKU) 주식, 공매도 수량 보고

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Roku enables consumers to stream television programming. It has more than 80 million streaming households and provided well over 100 billion streaming hours in 2023. Roku is the top streaming operating system in the US, reaching more than half of broadband households, according to the company. Roku's OS is built into streaming devices and televisions that Roku sells and on connected televisions from other manufacturers that license Roku's name and software. Roku also operates the Roku Channel, a free, ad-supported streaming television platform that offers a mix of on-demand and live television programming. Roku generates revenue primarily from selling devices, licensing, and advertising, and it receives fees from subscription streaming platforms that sell subscriptions through Roku.

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로쿠(NASDAQ:ROKU)는 화요일(21일) 시간외 거래에서 넷플릭스(NASDAQ:NFLX)의 4분기 실적이 예상치를 상회했다는 소식 이후 상승했다.

로쿠, 화요일 시간외 거래서 3% 가까이 상승하는 이유는?

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수요일(8일) 미국 증시는 혼조세를 보였다. 다음은 수요일에 소매 투자자와 트레이더의 주목을 받은 주요 종목이다. 수요일 주목받은 주식:D-웨이브 퀀텀, 코스트코, AMD, 로쿠 및 테슬라

수요일 주목받은 주식: D-웨이브 퀀텀, 코스트코, AMD, 로쿠 및 테슬라

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새로이 등장한 블록 인테백(NASDAQ:IVAC)은 태양전지나 하드디스크 드라이브와 같은 애플리케이션용 기술을 제조하는 회사로, 최근 변화를 겪었다. 과거의 구조조정 문제를 뒤로하고, 이 회사의 예상 EBITDA는 훨씬 건강해 보인다. 이제 투자은행 훌리한 로키(Houlihan Lokey)가 어떤 전략적 대안이 있는지 탐색 중인데, 이는 기본적으로 거래를 원하는 누구와도 대화를 나누고 있다는 뜻이다.

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Roku shares are trading higher after Netflix reported strong quarterly earnings.

Roku Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ROKU#NASDAQ">ROKU</a>) shares are trading higher in Tuesday&#8217;s after-hours session after Netflix Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NFLX#NASDAQ">NFLX</a>) reported better-than-expected <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/43114866/netflix-q4-earnings-highlights-nfl-squid-game-power-best-subscriber-growth-in-company-history">financial results for the fourth quarter</a>.
What Happened With Netflix: Netflix reported fourth-quarter revenue of $10.25 billion, beating analysts estimates of $10.11 billion. The streaming giant reported quarterly earnings of $4.27 per share, beating analyst estimates of $4.19 per share.
Shares appear to be soaring in response to the company&#8217;s strong subscriber growth. Netflix said it added 18.91 million paid subscribers in the quarter, bringing its total subscriber count up to 301.63 million.
Netflix noted that its advertising plan continues to be quite popular, generating over 55% of sign-ups in the quarter. The company&#8217;s ads plan grew nearly 30% on a quarter-over-quarter basis.
&#8220;We're on track to reach sufficient scale for ads members in all of our ads countries in 2025. A top priority in 2025 is to improve our offering for advertisers so that we can substantially grow our advertising revenue,&#8221; the company said. 
NFLX Earnings: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/43114866/netflix-q4-earnings-highlights-nfl-squid-game-power-best-subscriber-growth-in-company-history">Netflix Q4 Earnings: Record Subscribers, NFL, &#8216;Squid Game&#8217; Push Past &#8216;Highest Expectations&#8217;</a>
Why It Matters For ROKU: Roku is well-positioned to benefit from strong advertising trends from Netflix and other streaming companies.
Roku creates revenue opportunities with streaming companies through partnerships and advertising. The company operates an advertising distribution platform, allowing it to capitalize on the growth of streaming. Netflix was reportedly <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/22/06/27622300/3-reasons-why-this-analyst-thinks-a-netflix-roku-deal-may-not-materialize" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">considering a takeover of Roku</a> a couple of years ago, but a deal never materialized.
Roku is due to report its <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/calendars/earnings">fourth-quarter financial results</a> in early February, although a date has not yet been confirmed by the company. Analysts expect Roku to report a loss of 41 cents per share and revenue of $1.15 billion, according to estimates from <a href="http://pro.benzinga.com">Benzinga Pro</a>.
ROKU Price Action: <a href="http://benzinga.com/quote/roku">Roku shares</a> were up 3.71% in after-hours, trading at $82.70 at the time of publication Tuesday, according to <a href="http://pro.benzinga.com">Benzinga Pro</a>.
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Roku Stock Is Rising After-Hours Tuesday: Here's Why

Roku shares are trading higher after JMP Securities initiated coverage on the stock with a Market Outperform rating and a price target of $95.

JMP Securities analyst Matthew Condon initiates coverage on Roku (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ROKU#NASDAQ">ROKU</a>) with a Market Outperform rating and announces Price Target of $95.

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JMP Securities Initiates Coverage On Roku with Market Outperform Rating, Announces Price Target of $95

The streaming wars&#8217; biggest winner might be the company that helps viewers navigate them all. That&#8217;s the thesis behind JMP Securities&#8217; bullish new coverage of Roku, which sees the streaming platform capitalizing on a massive shift of advertising dollars from traditional TV <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/streaming">to streaming services.</a>
JMP Securities analyst Matthew Condon on Tuesday initiated coverage on Roku, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ROKU#NASDAQ">ROKU</a>) with an Outperform rating and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/ROKU/analyst-ratings">a $98 price target.</a> 
&#8220;With multiple catalysts across its Home Screen and The Roku Channel monetization and deepening third-party demand partnerships, we believe revenue estimates can move higher from here,&#8221; Condon wrote in his note.
Roku recently announced that it has surpassed 90 million streaming households, marking its expansion into nearly half of all U.S. broadband households and securing its position as the leading TV operating system in the U.S., Canada and Mexico.
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Expert Ideas: Condon sees a potential upside of 25.2% for Roku stock, as<a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2025/01/21/jmp-upgrades-roku-says-stock-is-poised-to-dominate-the-us-streaming-market-.html"> reported</a> by CNBC.  The analyst highlighted that $166 billion of linear TV advertising spend is shifting to connected TV as streaming platforms continue aggressively acquiring rights to live sporting events. 
Condon said "near-term competition concerns are overdone" and expects continued growth, particularly from its Home Screen and Roku Channel which act as a "lead-in" for the platform's other services. 
NFLX: Roku's competitor, streaming giant Netflix, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NFLX#NASDAQ">NFLX</a>) is set to report its fourth-quarter earnings after the market close on Tuesday. Investors will be watching for the platform's <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/sports/25/01/43039879/netflix-analyst-predicts-q4-subscriber-beat-cautions-on-q1-guidance-subs-that-joined-for-nfl-boxing-could-churn-off">subscriber count</a> and advertising revenue related to recent live sporting events.&nbsp;
Analysts are expecting Netflix to report earnings of $4.19 per share on revenue of $10.11 billion for the quarter, according to data from <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/?gspk=YWRhbWVja2VydDUzMzY&amp;gsxid=zBMR4PKmcgBw">Benzinga Pro</a>.&nbsp;
ROKU Price Action: Roku&#8217;s stock is trading 5.4% higher at $80.02 at the time of publication Tuesday.
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Sonos Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SONO#NASDAQ">SONO</a>) is grappling with the most severe crisis in its history in the aftermath of a catastrophic software rollout last year. Bloomberg columnist Mark Gurman says that several tech giants could potentially save the digital speaker company, with most speculation centering on a possible acquisition by Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>).
What Happened: In his latest Power On newsletter, Gurman <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/management/25/01/42947823/sonos-shares-jump-after-company-announces-ceo-transition-the-details">writes</a> that Sonos launched a revamped app last May that was intended to refresh the Sonos experience and pave the way for new products. However, the app was riddled with bugs and missing key features, leading to significant user dissatisfaction and tarnishing the brand&#8217;s image.
Six months post the app&#8217;s launch, the company bid farewell to CEO Patrick Spence and its chief product officer. Tom Conrad, Pandora&#8217;s co-creator and a former executive at Snap Inc., has stepped in as the interim CEO.
With Sonos&#8217; market valuation plummeting to approximately $1.7 billion from over $5 billion, the board is contemplating whether selling the company might be a feasible solution. Apple, given its similar emphasis on premium design and audio technology, is viewed as a potential buyer.
Other possible buyers include:
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<li>Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>), which Gurman says &#8220;seems like the most natural fit,&#8221;</li>
<li>Samsung Electronics Co. (KRX: 005930), a possible &#8220;wild card,&#8221;</li>
<li>Roku Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ROKU#NASDAQ">ROKU</a>), though it &#8220;would probably face antitrust concerns,&#8221; and </li>
<li>Spotify Technology SA (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPOT#NYSE">SPOT</a>), which &#8220;has long wanted to get into hardware but struggled to make it happen.&#8221;</li>
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Despite the rumors, many within Sonos are of the opinion that Conrad may become the permanent CEO if he is open to accepting the role.
Why It Matters: The turmoil at Sonos began with the departure of CEO Patrick Spence. The company&#8217;s shares took a hit following the announcement of the CEO transition.
The subsequent software debacle further eroded the company&#8217;s market value, leading to the current speculation about a potential sale.
The outcome of this crisis could significantly impact the future of Sonos and its stakeholders.

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U.S. stock futures were slightly lower this morning, with the Dow futures falling around 0.1% on Friday.
Shares of PriceSmart, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PSMT#NASDAQ">PSMT</a>) fell sharply in today's pre-market trading after the company reported <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/PSMT/earnings">worse-than-expected first-quarter EPS results.</a>
Pricesmart posted quarterly GAAP EPS of $1.21, missing market estimates of $1.31.
PriceSmart shares fell 3.3% to $90.40 &nbsp;in the pre-market trading session.
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<li>Mercury General Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MCY#NYSE">MCY</a>) shares tumbled 30.1% to $42.42 in pre-market trading after declining around 6% on Wednesday.</li>
<li>Vinci Partners Investments Ltd (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VINP#NASDAQ">VINP</a>) shares dipped 15.5% to $8.10 in pre-market trading.</li>
<li>Urogen Pharma Ltd (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/URGN#NASDAQ">URGN</a>) fell 7.6% to $10.20 in pre-market trading.</li>
<li>ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Ltd (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ZIM#NYSE">ZIM</a>) declined 7.4% to $19.16 in pre-market trading.</li>
<li>ORIC Pharmaceuticals Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ORIC#NASDAQ">ORIC</a>) fell 5.8% to $8.01 in pre-market trading.</li>
<li>Natwest Group PLC – ADR (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NWG#NYSE">NWG</a>) fell 5.5% to $9.30 in pre-market trading.</li>
<li>Regional Management Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RM#NYSE">RM</a>) declined 4.8% to $31.20 in pre-market trading. Regional Management will report fourth quarter results on Wednesday, Feb. 5.</li>
<li>Roku Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ROKU#NASDAQ">ROKU</a>) fell 2.8% to $80.70 in pre-market trading. Roku shares surged over 6% on Wednesday after the company reported surpassing 90 million streaming households in the first week of January 2025.</li>
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PriceSmart Posts Weak Earnings, Joins Roku And Other Big Stocks Moving Lower In Friday's Pre-Market Session

The US stock market experienced a mixed day on Wednesday, with the Dow Jones index rising around 0.25% to 42,635.20. The S&amp;P 500 index ended the day nearly 0.2% higher at 5,918.25 while the tech-heavy Nasdaq declined 0.06% to 19,478.88.
These are the top stocks that gained the attention of retail traders and investors throughout the day:
D-Wave Quantum Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QBTS#NYSE">QBTS</a>) shares fell 36.13% to close at $6.10, with an intraday high and low of $6.79 and $4.65 respectively. The 52-week high and low are $11.41 and $0.68. The <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/42878295/quantum-stocks-tumble-why-rigetti-ionq-and-d-wave-are-falling">drop in quantum-related stocks</a> comes after Nvidia Corporation CEO Jensen Huang expressed skepticism about the near-term usefulness of quantum computers.
Costco Wholesale Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COST#NASDAQ">COST</a>) shares rose by 0.65% to close at $927.37, with an intraday high and low of $930.5 and $915.42 respectively. The 52-week high and low are $1008.25 and $658.26. The <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/retail-sales/25/01/42888095/costco-stock-climbs-after-december-net-sales-up-99-year-over-year">stock climbed</a> after the company reported a 9.9% year-over-year increase in its December net sales.
Advanced Micro Devices Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>) shares fell by 4.31% to close at $121.84, with an intraday high and low of $125.30 and $120.12 respectively. The 52-week high and low are $227.30 and $117.91. The <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/42874399/amd-invests-20m-in-absci-to-boost-ai-drug-discovery">company was in focus</a> after it invested $20 million in Absci Corporation for AI drug discovery advancements.
Roku Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ROKU#NASDAQ">ROKU</a>) shares rose by 6.42% to close at $83, with an intraday high and low of $84.92 and $78.60 respectively. The 52-week high and low are $99.80 and $48.33. The shares traded higher after the company reported <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/entertainment/25/01/42886962/roku-shares-are-on-the-rise-what-you-need-to-know">surpassing 90 million streaming households</a> in the first week of January 2025.
Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) shares rose by 0.15% to close at $394.94, with an intraday high and low of $402.50 and $387.40 respectively. The 52-week high and low are $488.54 and $138.80. Tesla CEO Elon Musk announced that the Grok chatbot, developed by his AI startup xAI, would be <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/25/01/42867252/xais-grok-chatbot-to-be-integrated-into-tesla-vehicles-soon-says-elon-musk">integrated into Tesla vehicles</a>. The statement was made on Tuesday.
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D-Wave Quantum, Costco, AMD, Roku, And Tesla: Why These 5 Stocks Are On Investors' Radars Today

Roku inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ROKU#NASDAQ">ROKU</a>) shares are trading higher Wednesday after the company reported surpassing 90 million streaming households in the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/42847980/roku-surpasses-90m-streaming-households-in-early-january-2025-whats-going-on">first week of January 2025. </a>
What To Know: This milestone highlights Roku's position as the leading TV operating system in the U.S., Canada and Mexico and its expansion into nearly half of all U.S. broadband households. CEO Anthony Wood credited the platform's ease of use and viewer-focused features for driving growth. 
&#8220;Roku&#8217;s extensive scale sets us apart in the streaming industry, with more engagement than any other TV OS platform in the U.S.,&#8221;&nbsp;said Wood.
The company also highlighted its expanding content library, including over 500 free live linear channels and a strong advertising platform, which are central to its strategy. The achievement builds on a decade of growth for Roku's TV program and 15 years since the launch of its first streaming device, solidifying its position in the streaming market.
ROKU Price Action: Roku shares closed Wednesday up 6.42% at $83, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard?new_user=False&amp;backend=google-oauth2">Benzinga Pro.</a>
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Roku Shares Are On The Rise: What You Need To Know

Roku shares are trading higher. The company on Tuesday announced it surpassed 90 million streaming households in the first week of January.

Roku, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ROKU#NASDAQ">ROKU</a>) shares are trading higher on Tuesday, following a milestone achievement<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premarket" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> for the streaming giant.</a>
What Happened: The San Jose, California-based company has surpassed 90 million streaming households in the first week of January.
The company&#8217;s devices are now in nearly half of all U.S. broadband households, making them one of the top-selling TV operating systems in the U.S. for over five years.
Roku founder and CEO Anthony Wood attributed the brand's success to simplifying and enhancing the streaming experience for its customers.
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Why It Matters: This milestone reflects Roku's ongoing success 15 years after launching its first streaming device.
Roku&#8217;s innovations include features like Backdrops, which turns any Roku TV into a piece of art, and Roku Smart Picture, which optimizes picture quality automatically.
The Roku platform also offers a vast library of content, including over 500 free live channels, premium content, and thousands of free on-demand options.
The Roku Channel itself has seen 80% year-over-year growth, further demonstrating the platform's success in capturing consumer attention.
Price Action: Roku shares are up 5.25% to $84.10 premarket at last check Tuesday.
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Roku Surpasses 90M Streaming Households in Early January 2025: What's Going On?

Driven by global expansion, award-winning TVs and streaming devices, and a delightful viewer experience that is the lead-in to all TV
Roku, the #1 selling TV OS in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico&#x2A;, has surpassed 90 million streaming households in the first week of January 2025&#x2A;&#x2A;, a significant milestone as streaming becomes the leading way to watch TV. As the top selling TV OS for over five years in the U.S.&#x2A;&#x2A;&#x2A;, Roku is in nearly half of all U.S. broadband households.

Roku Surpasses 90M Streaming Households in Early January 2025, Leading TV OS in US, Canada, Mexico for Over 5-Years

Needham analyst Laura Martin reiterates Roku (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ROKU#NASDAQ">ROKU</a>) with a Buy and maintains $100 price target.

Reiteration

Needham Reiterates Buy on Roku, Maintains $100 Price Target

<h2 class="wp-block-heading">New On The Block</h2>
Intevac, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IVAC#NASDAQ">IVAC</a>), which manufactures technologies for applications like solar cells and hard disk drives, has undergone a makeover. With its old restructuring woes in the rearview mirror, the company&#8217;s forecasted EBITDA is looking a lot healthier — basically, it&#8217;s flexing its financial muscles. Now, investment bank Houlihan Lokey is putting out feelers to see what kind of strategic alternatives are out there, which basically means they're chatting with anyone who might want <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/mergers-and-acquisitions">to ink a deal</a>.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Updates From The Block</h2>
Hershey Trust Co., holding a hefty 80% of the voting power at The Hershey Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HSY#NYSE">HSY</a>), recently told Mondelez International, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MDLZ#NASDAQ">MDLZ</a>) to try again after <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/12/42398159/whats-going-on-with-hershey-stock-monday">rejecting their preliminary bid</a>, calling it &#8220;too low,&#8221; according to <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-12-11/hershey-s-main-owner-said-to-reject-mondelez-s-offer-as-too-low?sref=TBDibEcD&amp;embedded-checkout=true">Bloomberg</a>. Meanwhile, Mondelez is wrestling with skyrocketing cocoa and coffee prices, possibly using that stress as fuel for their merger plans. Cocoa prices have gone through the roof—up over three times in the past year, and there was a 20% leap between October and November alone. Blame it on bad weather in cocoa-growing regions, shrinking global inventories, and the usual supply chain drama. Even BofA Securities analyst Peter T. Galbo jumped in, noting that Hershey looks like a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/12/42483141/hershey-merger-talks-fail">pretty tasty merger target</a> amid all the cocoa chaos​.
Nippon Life Insurance wants to acquire all the shares it doesn&#8217;t already own in Resolution Life Group Holdings. The all-cash deal of $8.2 billion is the largest overseas acquisition ever by a Japanese insurer. It&#8217;s also only the second major deal Nippon Life has announced this year. It's clear that Japanese insurers, like Nippon Life, are on the lookout for opportunities abroad.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Off The Block</h2>
Dow agreed to sell a 40% stake in its U.S. Gulf Coast infrastructure assets to a fund managed by Macquarie Asset Management for $2.4 billion. The new partnership, cheekily named Diamond Infrastructure Solutions, will act as a go-to provider of top-tier infrastructure services for Dow and other industrial clients in Texas and Louisiana.
Novolex, the packaging giant backed by Apollo Global Management, has sealed the deal to acquire Pactiv Evergreen. The price hovers around <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42395976/pactiv-evergreen-realreal-kodiak-sciences-and-other-big-stocks-moving-higher-on-monday">$3.22 billion</a>. The Wall Street Journal <a href="https://www.wsj.com/articles/apollo-backed-novolex-to-buy-pactiv-evergreen-for-3-22-billion-0e4815cf">reported</a> that the price tag equates to about $18 per share in cash, which is a sweet 23% premium over the stock's closing price of $14.66 on Dec. 6. It's also about 32% above where Pactiv's stock was trading on Dec. 2, right before rumors started flying about Apollo sniffing around for a takeover. 
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Bankruptcy Block</h2>
The Onion's owners are upset with a bankruptcy judge for nixing their winning bid to buy Alex Jones&#8216; Infowars company. A federal bankruptcy judge declared <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/media/24/11/41982446/jokes-on-jones-onion-backed-by-families-of-sandy-hook-victims-buys-info-wars">last month's auction</a> and The Onion's offer "flawed," citing issues like a lack of transparency and an uneven playing field, as well as the failure to maximize value for Jones' creditors. This decision came after Elon Musk <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/11/42229130/elon-musks-x-objects-to-sale-of-conspiracy-theorist-alex-joness-infowars-accounts-to-the-onion-claims-ownership-over-joness-social-media">stirred the pot</a>. Jones vowed that even if Infowars gets shut down, he'll simply move his operations to his backup studios and keep broadcasting via satellites, stations, and of course, Musk&#8217;s X platform. Despite all the drama, the ruling was a rare victory for Jones, who's been battling legal claims from the families of victims from the Sandy Hook tragedy, which he defamed by calling it a hoax.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Notes From The Block</h2>
Fitch Ratings <a href="https://www.fitchratings.com/research/corporate-finance/us-corporate-m-a-could-accelerate-in-2025-credit-implications-mixed-02-12-2024">identified</a> several sectors with ample dry powder and legroom for acquisitions. They include construction, aerospace, gaming and leisure, healthcare, banking, and tech. Benzinga narrowed down which companies, based on growth potential and brand recognition, will likely attract suitors in 2025. These are primarily mid-size firms with market caps between $5 and $12 billion.
<ul>
<li>Dutch Bros Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BROS#NYSE">BROS</a>): This takeover target boasts expanding profits, minimal debt load, strong brand recognition, and potentially untapped markets in the coffee-crazed northeastern U.S.</li>
<li>Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WBA#NASDAQ">WBA</a>): On Dec. 10, news broke that Sycamore Partners was <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42421855/walgreens-stock-jumps-on-report-of-potential-private-equity-sale-what-you-need-to-know">exploring an acquisition</a> of Walgreens, who intend to take the company private and potentially split up its divisions.</li>
<li>Roku Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ROKU#NASDAQ">ROKU</a>): ROKU's market cap is just under $12 billion, which is couch cushion cash for companies like Disney, Netflix, or Apple that could benefit from adding a hardware supplier</li>
<li>Zoom Video Communications Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ZM#NASDAQ">ZM</a>): With a $26 billion market cap, Zoom needs a buyer with deep pockets like Google, Microsoft, or Apple, but the company has plenty of positive free cash flow and a sturdy balance sheet.</li>
</ul>
For <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/24/12/42473024/5-merger-and-acquisition-targets-to-buy-before-trump-takes-over">more coverage, click here</a>.
For last week&#8217;s Deal Dispatch, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/24/12/42378209/deal-dispatch-ubisoft-in-buyout-talks-dental-supplier-explores-sale-beloved-drive-through-goes-bankrupt">click here</a>.
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Deal Dispatch: Hershey Wants More From Mondelez, Houlihan Shops Intevac, Onion And Infowars Saga Continues

Merger and acquisitions activity peaked in the United States in 2021, but after SPACs got shellacked and the Biden administration took a harsher view of large-scale mergers, deals became fewer and further between.
This trend is expected to reverse in 2025 as the Federal Reserve lowers interest rates and a more M&amp;A-friendly Federal Trade Commission (FTC) enters the fold. Analysts at Goldman Sachs expect many <a href="https://finance.yahoo.com/news/goldman-sachs-sees-more-larger-162800585.html">larger-scale deals</a> to be explored in the next 12 months, and one may already be underway as Mondelez International (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MLDZ#NASDAQ">MLDZ</a>) is again considering purchasing chocolate conglomerate Hershey Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HSY#NYSE">HSY</a>).
Today, we'll explore five more stocks that could be M&amp;A targets in 2025.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">How We Made Our Picks</h2>
Fitch Ratings has identified <a href="https://www.fitchratings.com/research/corporate-finance/us-corporate-m-a-could-accelerate-in-2025-credit-implications-mixed-02-12-2024">several sectors</a> with ample dry powder and legroom for acquisitions, such as homebuilding and construction, aerospace, gaming and leisure, healthcare, banking, and (of course) tech. We looked for companies in these industries and narrowed down our selections based on growth potential, brand recognition, financial position, and number of potential suitors. These are primarily mid-size firms with market caps between $5 and $12 billion.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Dutch Bros Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BROS#NYSE">BROS</a>)</h3>
If you're annoyed waiting in long lines at Starbucks or Dunkin&#8217; for your morning coffee, you aren't alone. Even with mobile orders and online promos, drive-thru lines are a constant pressure point for big chains, and as coffee prices continue to rise, customers might consider eschewing the line altogether.
<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="304" src="https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/12163047/Bros-1024x304.png" alt="" class="wp-image-690339" srcset="https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/12163047/Bros-1024x304.png 1024w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/12163047/Bros-300x89.png 300w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/12163047/Bros-768x228.png 768w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/12163047/Bros.png 1302w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></figure>
Artisan coffee chains like Dutch Bros might be a way for bigger companies to gain a competitive edge without sacrificing quality. BROS is a fast-growing coffee chain with over 900 stores in the United States, mainly in the Western part of the country, that prides itself on quick drive-thru experiences and attentive service. While 900 stores might seem quaint to giants like Starbucks, this is impressive growth from the 135 stores in operation in 2009, and the company also sells its name-brand varieties online. Dutch Bros revenue growth has continued its steady ascent, and gross profits have more than doubled since 2020. BROS is a takeover target thanks to these expanding profits, minimal debt load, strong brand recognition, and potentially untapped markets in the coffee-crazed northeastern United States.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WBA#NASDAQ">WBA</a>)</h3>
Walgreens has long been a takeover target, but realistic dealmaking scenarios have failed to materialize, and the stock has been stuck in a multi-year decline. While a public acquisition has eluded WBA, 2025 could be the year the company returns to private markets.
<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="304" src="https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/12163047/WBA-1024x304.png" alt="" class="wp-image-690340" srcset="https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/12163047/WBA-1024x304.png 1024w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/12163047/WBA-300x89.png 300w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/12163047/WBA-768x228.png 768w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/12163047/WBA.png 1302w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></figure>
On December 10, news broke that Sycamore Partners was <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42421855/walgreens-stock-jumps-on-report-of-potential-private-equity-sale-what-you-need-to-know">exploring an acquisition</a> of Walgreens, who intend to take the company private and potentially split up its divisions. WBA stock has plummeted from a $100 billion market cap in 2015 to just $8.5 billion at the end of 2024, making a private market acquisition much more feasible.
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Roku Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ROKU#NASDAQ">ROKU</a>)</h3>
Roku's stock chart will forever be distorted by the COVID-19 pandemic and meme stock craze, which saw its price jump from $100 to $500 in less than a year. When rates began rising in early 2022, ROKU was decimated and has traded under $100 per share for the better part of the last two years. But Netflix and Disney+ have shown that streaming services are the new way Americans watch TV, and Roku provides hardware and software to bring these services into living rooms.
<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="299" src="https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/12163048/ROKU-1024x299.png" alt="" class="wp-image-690341" srcset="https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/12163048/ROKU-1024x299.png 1024w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/12163048/ROKU-300x88.png 300w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/12163048/ROKU-768x224.png 768w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/12163048/ROKU.png 1300w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></figure>
ROKU made a record $1.5 billion in gross profits in 2023 thanks to more customers ditching cable for streaming services requiring Roku's products, such as smart TVs, streaming sticks, and the all-new Roku Ultra, the company's fastest and highest-quality device. ROKU's market cap is just under $12 billion, which is couch cushion cash for companies like Disney, Netflix, or Apple that could benefit from adding a hardware supplier that can entice potential customers to sign up for their services (and steer them from the competition).
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Zoom Video Communications Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ZM#NASDAQ">ZM</a>)</h3>
Another company with a rollercoaster stock chart is Zoom, the video conferencing service that kept people connected during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. Zoom found itself in the right place at the right time, and its stock exploded from $76 in January 2020 to nearly $500 by the start of November. But by August 2022, the stock had given up all its COVID gains and settled back under $100.
<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="300" src="https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/12163048/ZM-1024x300.png" alt="" class="wp-image-690342" srcset="https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/12163048/ZM-1024x300.png 1024w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/12163048/ZM-300x88.png 300w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/12163048/ZM-768x225.png 768w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/12163048/ZM.png 1302w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></figure>
ZM shares have traded under the $100 mark for most of the last two years, but the previous three months have shown the stock shaking off the cobwebs. In October, ZM's 50-day moving average made a bullish cross over the 200-day MA, and there's optimism that Zoom's infrastructure, brand recognition, and return to positive sales growth will make it a desirable acquisition in 2025. With a $26 billion market cap, Zoom needs a buyer with deep pockets like Google, Microsoft, or Apple, but the company has plenty of positive free cash flow and a sturdy balance sheet.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">SPDR Regional Banking ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KRE#NYSE">KRE</a>)</h3>
Now, no one is actually looking to acquire a banking ETF. However, the small and mid-size bank sector is ripe for consolidation, and the performance of this index shows how much optimism has flooded the industry since Donald Trump's election night victory. In 2023, the number of FDIC-insured commercial banks <a href="https://www.statista.com/statistics/184536/number-of-fdic-insured-us-commercial-bank-institutions/">grew to 4,470</a>, the first expansion in more than two decades (over 8,000 banks were insured in 2000). Many market analysts believe this to be a one-time blip and expect consolidation to resume under new FTC leadership.
<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="300" src="https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/12163103/KRE-1024x300.png" alt="" class="wp-image-690343" srcset="https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/12163103/KRE-1024x300.png 1024w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/12163103/KRE-300x88.png 300w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/12163103/KRE-768x225.png 768w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/12163103/KRE.png 1302w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></figure>
The S&amp;P Regional Banking ETF got a massive boost on the Wednesday following the presidential election as a deregulation agenda paves the way for bank mergers and acquisitions. KRE is a relatively small fund with only $5.7 billion in assets under management, but it holds a diverse range of regional banking stocks. Over 140 banks and financial services firms fill the index, ranging from large caps like Truist Financial ($60 billion market cap) to niche local banks like Atlantic Union Bancshares (under $4 billion market cap). Selecting which of the more than 4,000 banks will be acquired is a monumental task; buying this small ETF is a way to take advantage of the overall M&amp;A trend.
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5 Merger and Acquisition Targets to Buy Before Trump Takes Over

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Shares of Trade Desk Inc are up roughly 4% to $134.13 in the month of December. The stock has seen volatility this month amid reports of a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/entertainment/24/12/42278221/trade-desk-shares-are-on-the-rise-today-what-you-need-to-know">potential merger</a> with streaming giant Roku Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ROKU#NASDAQ">ROKU</a>).
The speculation arises as Trade Desk expands in the connected TV (CTV) market with the launch of its Ventura OS on November 20.
What To Know: Analysts at Guggenheim Securities recently highlighted the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/entertainment/24/12/42278221/trade-desk-shares-are-on-the-rise-today-what-you-need-to-know">strategic appeal</a> of combining Trade Desk's demand-side advertising platform with Roku&#8217;s global streaming footprint across 85 million households, enhancing their competitive position in the CTV space.
The merger could strengthen Trade Desk&#8217;s Ventura OS ambitions while boosting Roku&#8217;s advertising monetization, potentially making the combined entity a formidable rival to Alphabet Inc and Amazon.com Inc.
However, challenges remain. Roku&#8217;s CEO Anthony Wood, who holds significant voting shares, must approve any deal. Analysts warned of potential conflicts for Trade Desk in treating advertising clients fairly.
While no official talks have been confirmed, the news highlights overlapping goals as TTD competes against giants like Amazon and Alphabet.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Is TTD A Good Stock To Buy?</h2>
When deciding whether to buy a stock, there are some key fundamentals investors may want to consider. One of these factors is revenue growth. Buying a stock is essentially a bet that the business will continue to grow and generate profits in the future.
Trade Desk has reported average annual revenue growth of 33.75% over the past 5 years. Looking forward, the company most recently said it expects FY24 revenues of $2.37B.
It's also important to pay attention to valuation when deciding whether to buy a stock. Trade Desk has a forward P/E ratio of 99.01. This means investors are paying $99.01 for each dollar of expected earnings in the future. The average forward P/E ratio of Trade Desk's peers is 25.13.
Other important metrics to look at include a company's profitability, balance sheet, performance relative to a benchmark index and valuation compared to peers. For in-depth analysis tools and important financial data, check out <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com">Benzinga PRO</a>.
TTD has a 52-week high of $141.53 and a 52-week low of $61.48.

What's Going On With Trade Desk (TTD) Stock?

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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. 
Below are some instances of options activity happening in the Communication Services sector: 
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<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>GOOGL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/13/24</td>
<td>$177.50</td>
<td>$52.1K</td>
<td>18.5K</td>
<td>24.9K</td>
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<td>RDDT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>12/13/24</td>
<td>$160.00</td>
<td>$96.7K</td>
<td>403</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
</tr>
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<td>GOOG</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$185.00</td>
<td>$46.2K</td>
<td>37</td>
<td>950</td>
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<td>TMUS</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$230.00</td>
<td>$64.2K</td>
<td>1.9K</td>
<td>849</td>
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<td>META</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/24/25</td>
<td>$640.00</td>
<td>$28.6K</td>
<td>5</td>
<td>561</td>
</tr>
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<td>BIDU</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$70.00</td>
<td>$55.9K</td>
<td>1.2K</td>
<td>429</td>
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<td>CHTR</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/03/25</td>
<td>$365.00</td>
<td>$87.0K</td>
<td>8</td>
<td>200</td>
</tr>
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<td>RBLX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$55.00</td>
<td>$31.6K</td>
<td>4.9K</td>
<td>148</td>
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<td>ASTS</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$12.50</td>
<td>$34.6K</td>
<td>15.2K</td>
<td>135</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ROKU</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$120.00</td>
<td>$48.9K</td>
<td>1</td>
<td>115</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These bullet-by-bullet explanations have been constructed using the accompanying table. 
• For GOOGL (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 4 day(s) on December 13, 2024. This event was a transfer of 410 contract(s) at a $177.50 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 34 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $52.1K, with a price of $127.0 per contract. There were 18554 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 24969 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For RDDT (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RDDT#NYSE">RDDT</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be neutral, expiring in 4 day(s) on December 13, 2024. This event was a transfer of 100 contract(s) at a $160.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $96.7K, with a price of $967.0 per contract. There were 403 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1068 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For GOOG (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 129 day(s) on April 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 34 contract(s) at a $185.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 5 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $46.2K, with a price of $1360.0 per contract. There were 37 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 950 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For TMUS (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TMUS#NASDAQ">TMUS</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be neutral, expiring in 39 day(s) on January 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 176 contract(s) at a $230.00 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 $64.2K, with a price of $365.0 per contract. There were 1949 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 849 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 call option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 46 day(s) on January 24, 2025. This event was a transfer of 20 contract(s) at a $640.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $28.6K, with a price of $1430.0 per contract. There were 5 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 561 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 sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 39 day(s) on January 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 22 contract(s) at a $70.00 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 $55.9K, with a price of $2542.0 per contract. There were 1261 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 429 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For CHTR (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CHTR#NASDAQ">CHTR</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 25 day(s) on January 3, 2025. This event was a transfer of 116 contract(s) at a $365.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 11 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $87.0K, with a price of $750.0 per contract. There were 8 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 200 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For RBLX (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RBLX#NYSE">RBLX</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be neutral, expiring in 102 day(s) on March 21, 2025. This event was a transfer of 47 contract(s) at a $55.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $31.6K, with a price of $673.0 per contract. There were 4936 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 148 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding ASTS (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ASTS#NASDAQ">ASTS</a>), we observe a call option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 403 day(s) on January 16, 2026. Parties traded 20 contract(s) at a $12.50 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $34.6K, with a price of $1730.0 per contract. There were 15210 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 135 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding ROKU (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ROKU#NASDAQ">ROKU</a>), we observe a call option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 767 day(s) on January 15, 2027. Parties traded 30 contract(s) at a $120.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $48.9K, with a price of $1630.0 per contract. There were 1 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 115 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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