United Airlines Holdings에 대한 매도 수량은 투자자에게 United Airlines Holdings의 주식 하락에 베팅하는 정도를 알려줍니다. 매도 수량 데이터는 2주마다 업데이트됩니다.

United Airlines Holdings (NASDAQ:UAL) 주식, 공매도 수량 보고

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United Airlines is a major us network carrier with hubs in San Francisco, Chicago, Houston, Denver, Los Angeles, New York/Newark, and Washington, D.C. United operates a hub-and-spoke system that is more focused on international and long-haul travel than its large us peers.

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유가 하락으로 인해 월요일 몇몇 항공사 주식이 상승세를 보였습니다. 가장 큰 움직임을 보이는 몇 가지를 살펴보겠다.

항공사 주식이 월요일 상승한 이유: 원유 가격 하락으로 인한 영향

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미국 크루즈 산업이 상승세를 타면서, 로얄 캐리비안 크루즈(NYSE:RCL), 노르웨이안 크루즈 라인 홀딩스(NYSE:NCLH), 카니발(NYSE:CCL)의 주가가 10월 S&amp;P 500에서 상위 15위에 올랐다.

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시장 참가자들은 거의 모든 이들이 11월 7일 연방준비제도(연준) 회의에서 금리 인하를 가격에 반영하고 있으며, 정책 입안자들은 회의 전 전통적인 블랙아웃 기간에 들어가 공개 발언을 자제하고 있는 상황이다.

11월 금리 인하 거의 결정: 연준의 마지막 결정 이후 가장 많이 급등한 10개 주식

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Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) has announced a new feature for its Find My app that allows users to share the location of lost items with third parties, including airlines.
What Happened: The new feature, called Share Item Location, is part of the iOS 18.2 public beta and will soon be available to all users as a free software update for iPhone Xs and later. 
Users can generate a secure link in the Find My app on their iPhone, iPad, or Mac to share the location of an AirTag or Find My network accessory with others.
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Once the item is found, the shared location will be disabled. The owner can also stop sharing this data at any time, ensuring control over privacy. The link will also automatically expire after seven days.
This new AirTag feature will soon be accepted by over 15 airlines, including United Airlines Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UAL#NASDAQ">UAL</a>), Delta Air Lines Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DAL#NYSE">DAL</a>), and British Airways, as part of their customer service process for locating mishandled or delayed bags.
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In January, the company was <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/01/36527121/apples-next-gen-airtag-launch-said-to-be-delayed-because-theres-simply-a-lot-of-unsold-original-ones">reportedly forced to delay</a> the release of its second-generation AirTag to 2025 due to an overstock of the first-generation product. The company&#8217;s existing AirTags were still performing effectively, and Apple faced minimal competition in the &#8220;Find My&#8221; network.
Apple has been working on solutions to address the misuse of AirTags. In 2023, the company <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/23/05/32184898/airtag-stalking-solutions-apple-and-google-submit-proposal-to-keep-users-safe">submitted a proposal</a> in partnership with Alphabet Inc.&#8217;s Google to combat unwanted tracking via Bluetooth location-tracking devices like AirTag.
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This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders will search for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges heavily from its normal worth. High amounts of trading activity could push option prices to exaggerated or underestimated levels. 
Below are some instances of options activity happening in the Industrials sector: 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>RKLB</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$25.00</td>
<td>$32.0K</td>
<td>1.4K</td>
<td>1.3K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PH</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$640.00</td>
<td>$41.6K</td>
<td>309</td>
<td>585</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CAR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>11/22/24</td>
<td>$105.00</td>
<td>$60.0K</td>
<td>11</td>
<td>500</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MTZ</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$125.00</td>
<td>$51.6K</td>
<td>25</td>
<td>235</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ZIM</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/27/24</td>
<td>$22.00</td>
<td>$28.0K</td>
<td>1</td>
<td>100</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>UAL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/19/25</td>
<td>$43.00</td>
<td>$48.4K</td>
<td>60</td>
<td>44</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DE</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$400.00</td>
<td>$41.2K</td>
<td>214</td>
<td>30</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>URI</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$770.00</td>
<td>$56.6K</td>
<td>25</td>
<td>20</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GEV</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$220.00</td>
<td>$51.3K</td>
<td>101</td>
<td>20</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AXON</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$250.00</td>
<td>$36.1K</td>
<td>55</td>
<td>1</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These itemized elaborations have been created using the accompanying table. 
• Regarding RKLB (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RKLB#NASDAQ">RKLB</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 430 day(s) on January 16, 2026. Parties traded 100 contract(s) at a $25.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 21 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $32.0K, with a price of $320.0 per contract. There were 1489 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1354 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding PH (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PH#NYSE">PH</a>), we observe a put option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 38 day(s) on December 20, 2024. Parties traded 170 contract(s) at a $640.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $41.6K, with a price of $245.0 per contract. There were 309 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 585 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For CAR (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CAR#NASDAQ">CAR</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 10 day(s) on November 22, 2024. This event was a transfer of 500 contract(s) at a $105.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 3 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $60.0K, with a price of $120.0 per contract. There were 11 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 500 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding MTZ (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MTZ#NYSE">MTZ</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 66 day(s) on January 17, 2025. Parties traded 30 contract(s) at a $125.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 9 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $51.6K, with a price of $1720.0 per contract. There were 25 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 235 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For ZIM (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ZIM#NYSE">ZIM</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 45 day(s) on December 27, 2024. This event was a transfer of 100 contract(s) at a $22.00 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 $28.0K, with a price of $270.0 per contract. There were 1 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 100 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding UAL (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UAL#NASDAQ">UAL</a>), we observe a call option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 402 day(s) on December 19, 2025. Parties traded 10 contract(s) at a $43.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $48.4K, with a price of $4845.0 per contract. There were 60 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 44 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding DE (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DE#NYSE">DE</a>), we observe a put option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 430 day(s) on January 16, 2026. Parties traded 10 contract(s) at a $400.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $41.2K, with a price of $4120.0 per contract. There were 214 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 30 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding URI (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/URI#NYSE">URI</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 311 day(s) on September 19, 2025. Parties traded 10 contract(s) at a $770.00 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 $56.6K, with a price of $5661.0 per contract. There were 25 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 20 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding GEV (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GEV#NYSE">GEV</a>), we observe a call option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 430 day(s) on January 16, 2026. Parties traded 4 contract(s) at a $220.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $51.3K, with a price of $12826.0 per contract. There were 101 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 20 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For AXON (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AXON#NASDAQ">AXON</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 430 day(s) on January 16, 2026. This event was a transfer of 1 contract(s) at a $250.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $36.1K, with a price of $36169.0 per contract. There were 55 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more news on unusual options activity</a>. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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10 Industrials Stocks Whale Activity In Today's Session

Financial giants have made a conspicuous bullish move on United Airlines Holdings. Our analysis of options history for United Airlines Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UAL#NASDAQ">UAL</a>) revealed 29 unusual trades.
Delving into the details, we found 58% of traders were bullish, while 31% showed bearish tendencies. Out of all the trades we spotted, 3 were puts, with a value of $151,350, and 26 were calls, valued at $2,923,468.
<h3>Expected Price Movements</h3>
Analyzing the Volume and Open Interest in these contracts, it seems that the big players have been eyeing a price window from $45.0 to $110.0 for United Airlines Holdings during the past quarter. 
<h3>Analyzing Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
Looking at the volume and open interest is an insightful way to conduct due diligence on a stock.
This data can help you track the liquidity and interest for United Airlines Holdings's options for a given strike price.
Below, we can observe the evolution of the volume and open interest of calls and puts, respectively, for all of United Airlines Holdings's whale activity within a strike price range from $45.0 to $110.0 in the last 30 days. 
<h3>United Airlines Holdings Option Activity Analysis: Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1731350814_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Significant Options Trades Detected:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>UAL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$4.4</td>
<td>$4.35</td>
<td>$4.4</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
<td>$1.3M</td>
<td>8.2K</td>
<td>3.2K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>UAL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$12.6</td>
<td>$12.5</td>
<td>$12.5</td>
<td>$80.00</td>
<td>$250.0K</td>
<td>20.1K</td>
<td>220</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>UAL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$10.45</td>
<td>$10.15</td>
<td>$10.15</td>
<td>$110.00</td>
<td>$203.0K</td>
<td>169</td>
<td>200</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>UAL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$17.95</td>
<td>$16.1</td>
<td>$17.84</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
<td>$80.0K</td>
<td>274</td>
<td>47</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>UAL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>11/15/24</td>
<td>$19.0</td>
<td>$18.75</td>
<td>$19.0</td>
<td>$70.00</td>
<td>$76.0K</td>
<td>4.7K</td>
<td>62</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About United Airlines Holdings</h3>
United Airlines is a major us network carrier with hubs in San Francisco, Chicago, Houston, Denver, Los Angeles, New York/Newark, and Washington, D.C. United operates a hub-and-spoke system that is more focused on international and long-haul travel than its large us peers.
After a thorough review of the options trading surrounding United Airlines Holdings, we move to examine the company in more detail. This includes an assessment of its current market status and performance.
<h3>Present Market Standing of United Airlines Holdings</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a volume of 2,839,705, the price of UAL is up 0.99% at $88.38. </li>
<li>RSI indicators hint that the underlying stock may be overbought.</li>
<li>Next earnings are expected to be released in 71 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What The Experts Say On United Airlines Holdings</h3>
5 market experts have recently issued ratings for this stock, with a consensus target price of $90.4.
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&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Susquehanna continues to hold a Positive rating for United Airlines Holdings, targeting a price of $85. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Morgan Stanley keeps a Overweight rating on United Airlines Holdings with a target price of $88. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Jefferies keeps a Buy rating on United Airlines Holdings with a target price of $95. 
&#x2A; An analyst from TD Cowen persists with their Buy rating on United Airlines Holdings, maintaining a target price of $100. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from B of A Securities keeps a Buy rating on United Airlines Holdings with a target price of $84. 
Options trading presents higher risks and potential rewards. Astute traders manage these risks by continually educating themselves, adapting their strategies, monitoring multiple indicators, and keeping a close eye on market movements. Stay informed about the latest United Airlines Holdings options trades with real-time alerts from <a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/register174">Benzinga Pro</a>.

What the Options Market Tells Us About United Airlines Holdings

This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders often look for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges away from its normal worth. Abnormal amounts of trading activity could push option prices to hyperbolic or underperforming levels. 
Below are some instances of options activity happening in the Industrials sector: 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>DAL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$65.00</td>
<td>$35.6K</td>
<td>1.4K</td>
<td>2.6K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BE</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>11/15/24</td>
<td>$12.00</td>
<td>$28.9K</td>
<td>8.1K</td>
<td>1.7K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$310.00</td>
<td>$26.8K</td>
<td>269</td>
<td>1.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>HON</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/18/26</td>
<td>$200.00</td>
<td>$465.3K</td>
<td>1.9K</td>
<td>543</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SYM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$60.00</td>
<td>$116.0K</td>
<td>408</td>
<td>401</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>UBER</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>11/15/24</td>
<td>$75.00</td>
<td>$30.5K</td>
<td>12.7K</td>
<td>283</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NXT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$25.00</td>
<td>$50.5K</td>
<td>93</td>
<td>200</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>UAL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
<td>$45.9K</td>
<td>2.4K</td>
<td>139</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>RKLB</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>11/22/24</td>
<td>$12.00</td>
<td>$28.9K</td>
<td>283</td>
<td>126</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SPCE</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$20.00</td>
<td>$25.3K</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>90</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These itemized elaborations have been created using the accompanying table. 
• Regarding DAL (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DAL#NYSE">DAL</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 221 day(s) on June 20, 2025. Parties traded 50 contract(s) at a $65.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 3 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $35.6K, with a price of $713.0 per contract. There were 1408 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2675 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding BE (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BE#NYSE">BE</a>), we observe a call option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 4 day(s) on November 15, 2024. Parties traded 193 contract(s) at a $12.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $28.9K, with a price of $150.0 per contract. There were 8101 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1774 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For BA (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BA#NYSE">BA</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 431 day(s) on January 16, 2026. This event was a transfer of 190 contract(s) at a $310.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 29 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $26.8K, with a price of $141.0 per contract. There were 269 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1192 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For HON (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HON#NASDAQ">HON</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 767 day(s) on December 18, 2026. This event was a transfer of 99 contract(s) at a $200.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 9 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $465.3K, with a price of $4700.0 per contract. There were 1965 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 543 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding SYM (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SYM#NASDAQ">SYM</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 431 day(s) on January 16, 2026. Parties traded 200 contract(s) at a $60.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 3 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $116.0K, with a price of $580.0 per contract. There were 408 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 401 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For UBER (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UBER#NYSE">UBER</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 4 day(s) on November 15, 2024. This event was a transfer of 100 contract(s) at a $75.00 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 $30.5K, with a price of $306.0 per contract. There were 12717 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 283 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding NXT (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NXT#NASDAQ">NXT</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 795 day(s) on January 15, 2027. Parties traded 25 contract(s) at a $25.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 8 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $50.5K, with a price of $2020.0 per contract. There were 93 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 200 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For UAL (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UAL#NASDAQ">UAL</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 130 day(s) on March 21, 2025. This event was a transfer of 50 contract(s) at a $90.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 17 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $45.9K, with a price of $920.0 per contract. There were 2464 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 139 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding RKLB (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RKLB#NASDAQ">RKLB</a>), we observe a call option trade with neutral sentiment. It expires in 11 day(s) on November 22, 2024. Parties traded 85 contract(s) at a $12.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $28.9K, with a price of $340.0 per contract. There were 283 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 126 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For SPCE (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPCE#NYSE">SPCE</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 67 day(s) on January 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 20 contract(s) at a $20.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $25.3K, with a price of $1265.0 per contract. There were 0 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 90 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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Despite claiming over 100,000 lives annually, the U.S. overdose crisis received minimal attention during the recent presidential campaign, which concluded with Donald Trump&#8217;s <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cannabis/24/11/41776510/cannabis-industry-leaders-react-to-trump-victory-expect-changes">victory</a>. This oversight comes as overdose deaths continue to rise among Black and Indigenous Americans, revealing a growing racial disparity in the epidemic.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Rising Racial Disparities In Overdose Deaths</h3>
According to a Stateline analysis of federal data <a href="https://kentuckylantern.com/2024/11/04/overdose-deaths-are-rising-among-black-and-indigenous-americans/">covered</a> by Tim Henderson, overdose deaths among white Americans have declined, but deaths among people of color have increased. In 2023, Black and Native Americans experienced overdose death rates of 49.5 and 39.8 per 100,000 people, respectively, surpassing white rates. Health experts attribute this to a lack of targeted resources and funding in nonwhite communities.
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&#8220;It is our contention that Black harm reduction isn't about drug use, it's about the harms of not being a white person in this country,&#8221; said Tracie Gardner, co-director of the National Black Harm Reduction Network. Communities of color often struggle to access harm reduction services, which are predominantly designed and led by white institutions.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Minimal Campaign Attention</h3>
Throughout the campaign, Trump and his opponent, Vice President Kamala Harris, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cannabis/24/10/41299527/kamala-harris-defends-immigration-policy-at-latino-town-hall-criticizes-trumps-border-stance">focused largely on border security and drug enforcement</a> rather than harm reduction strategies.&nbsp;
As a recent Fitler Mag <a href="https://filtermag.org/overdose-presidential-election/">article</a> notes, Trump&#8217;s official platform emphasized escalating the drug war, proposing measures like deploying the U.S. Navy to impose a &#8220;full Fentanyl Blockade&#8221; and cracking down on cartels. Harris, while mentioning a commitment to ending the opioid epidemic, highlighted her background in prosecutions and supported increased border security measures.
Public health experts criticize this approach for failing to address the root causes of the crisis. Kassandra Frederique, executive director of the Drug Policy Alliance, noted that efforts have &#8220;ultimately fallen short of the scale and magnitude this crisis demands.&#8221;
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Rising Demand For Narcan</h3>
Amid this policy void, demand for naloxone—commonly known by the brand name Narcan—is increasing sharply. Over 250 companies, universities and organizations have pledged to provide free doses of the overdose-reversing medication, <a href="https://www.npr.org/sections/shots-health-news/2024/10/08/nx-s1-5145832/250-companies-schools-and-organizations-pledge-to-provide-overdose-antidote-naloxone">according</a> to NPR. Major corporations like Amazon (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>), United Airlines (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UAL#NASDAQ">UAL</a>) and the National Hockey League are participating in this national effort to curb fatalities.
White House officials noted that the wider availability of naloxone has contributed to a recent 10% decline in overall overdose deaths. &#8220;From airlines to classrooms, from offices to sports arenas, we are grateful to have hundreds of voluntary commitments from organizations and businesses across the country,&#8221; stated Dr. Rahul Gupta, the Biden administration&#8217;s drug czar, prior to the election.
However, experts caution that fatalities remain high, especially among marginalized communities.
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Meanwhile, Emergent BioSolutions Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EBS#NYSE">EBS</a>), the manufacturer of Narcan, has seen its stock perform strongly in 2024. With a diverse portfolio addressing public health threats, the company&#8217;s financial recovery and strategic government contracts position it favorably in the market, <a href="https://www.insidermonkey.com/blog/emergent-biosolutions-inc-ebs-a-standout-among-best-performing-cheap-stocks-in-2024-1371074/">noted</a> Insider Monkey. EBS reported significant revenue growth and reduced debt, contributing to a year-to-date share price gain of over 280%.
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High-rolling investors have positioned themselves bullish on United Airlines Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UAL#NASDAQ">UAL</a>), and it's important for retail traders to take note. 
\This activity came to our attention today through Benzinga's tracking of publicly available options data. The identities of these investors are uncertain, but such a significant move in UAL often signals that someone has privileged information.
Today, Benzinga's options scanner spotted 10 options trades for United Airlines Holdings. This is not a typical pattern.
The sentiment among these major traders is split, with 60% bullish and 40% bearish. Among all the options we identified, there was one put, amounting to $25,480, and 9 calls, totaling $456,277.
<h3>What's The Price Target?</h3>
Based on the trading activity, it appears that the significant investors are aiming for a price territory stretching from $59.0 to $95.0 for United Airlines Holdings over the recent three months. 
<h3>Insights into Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
Assessing the volume and open interest is a strategic step in options trading. These metrics shed light on the liquidity and investor interest in United Airlines Holdings's options at specified strike prices. The forthcoming data visualizes the fluctuation in volume and open interest for both calls and puts, linked to United Airlines Holdings's substantial trades, within a strike price spectrum from $59.0 to $95.0 over the preceding 30 days.
<h3>United Airlines Holdings Option Activity Analysis: Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1730822488_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Largest Options Trades Observed:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>UAL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$20.9</td>
<td>$20.5</td>
<td>$20.5</td>
<td>$70.00</td>
<td>$100.4K</td>
<td>10.5K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">150</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>UAL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$20.9</td>
<td>$20.5</td>
<td>$20.5</td>
<td>$70.00</td>
<td>$94.3K</td>
<td>10.5K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">196</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>UAL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$27.25</td>
<td>$26.35</td>
<td>$27.1</td>
<td>$60.00</td>
<td>$54.1K</td>
<td>2.9K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">31</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>UAL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$4.8</td>
<td>$4.65</td>
<td>$4.65</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
<td>$41.3K</td>
<td>2.2K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">48</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>UAL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$19.25</td>
<td>$19.0</td>
<td>$19.25</td>
<td>$72.50</td>
<td>$40.4K</td>
<td>32</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">23</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About United Airlines Holdings</h3>
United Airlines is a major US network carrier with hubs in San Francisco, Chicago, Houston, Denver, Los Angeles, New York/Newark, and Washington, D.C. United operates a hub-and-spoke system that is more focused on international and long-haul travel than its large US peers.
In light of the recent options history for United Airlines Holdings, it's now appropriate to focus on the company itself. We aim to explore its current performance.
<h3>Where Is United Airlines Holdings Standing Right Now?</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a volume of 3,346,918, the price of UAL is down -3.17% at $77.91. </li>
<li>RSI indicators hint that the underlying stock may be overbought.</li>
<li>Next earnings are expected to be released in 77 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What The Experts Say On United Airlines Holdings</h3>
5 market experts have recently issued ratings for this stock, with a consensus target price of $88.6.
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&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from TD Cowen keeps a Buy rating on United Airlines Holdings with a target price of $100. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Susquehanna has decided to maintain their Positive rating on United Airlines Holdings, which currently sits at a price target of $85. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Morgan Stanley has decided to maintain their Overweight rating on United Airlines Holdings, which currently sits at a price target of $88. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Jefferies continues to hold a Buy rating for United Airlines Holdings, targeting a price of $95. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Barclays persists with their Overweight rating on United Airlines Holdings, maintaining a target price of $75. 
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A Closer Look at United Airlines Holdings's Options Market Dynamics

Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bearish stance on United Airlines Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UAL#NASDAQ">UAL</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 UAL, it often means somebody knows something is about to happen.
So how do we know what these investors just did? 
Today, <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/?utm_source=insights">Benzinga</a>'s options scanner spotted 14 uncommon options trades for United Airlines Holdings.
This isn't normal.
The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 14% bullish and 78%, bearish.
Out of all of the special options we uncovered, 5 are puts, for a total amount of $230,245, and 9 are calls, for a total amount of $493,212.
<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 $33.0 to $90.0 for United Airlines Holdings over the last 3 months. 
<h3>Analyzing Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
In today's trading context, the average open interest for options of United Airlines Holdings stands at 2926.0, with a total volume reaching 8,162.00. The accompanying chart delineates the progression of both call and put option volume and open interest for high-value trades in United Airlines Holdings, situated within the strike price corridor from $33.0 to $90.0, throughout the last 30 days.
<h3>United Airlines Holdings Option Volume And Open Interest Over Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1730736980_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Biggest Options Spotted:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>UAL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$19.1</td>
<td>$18.5</td>
<td>$18.51</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
<td>$123.9K</td>
<td>81</td>
<td>67</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>UAL</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$1.49</td>
<td>$1.4</td>
<td>$1.49</td>
<td>$70.00</td>
<td>$88.6K</td>
<td>8.0K</td>
<td>422</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>UAL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$6.2</td>
<td>$6.15</td>
<td>$6.15</td>
<td>$80.00</td>
<td>$61.5K</td>
<td>17.4K</td>
<td>507</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>UAL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$20.3</td>
<td>$20.0</td>
<td>$20.0</td>
<td>$65.00</td>
<td>$60.0K</td>
<td>2.6K</td>
<td>2.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>UAL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$20.3</td>
<td>$20.0</td>
<td>$20.0</td>
<td>$65.00</td>
<td>$60.0K</td>
<td>2.6K</td>
<td>2.0K</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About United Airlines Holdings</h3>
United Airlines is a major US network carrier with hubs in San Francisco, Chicago, Houston, Denver, Los Angeles, New York/Newark, and Washington, D.C. United operates a hub-and-spoke system that is more focused on international and long-haul travel than its large US peers.
Having examined the options trading patterns of United Airlines Holdings, our attention now turns directly to the company. This shift allows us to delve into its present market position and performance
<h3>United Airlines Holdings's Current Market Status</h3>
<ul>
<li>Trading volume stands at 1,871,798, with UAL's price down by -1.86%, positioned at $78.96.</li>
<li>RSI indicators show the stock to be may be overbought.</li>
<li>Earnings announcement expected in 78 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Professional Analyst Ratings for United Airlines Holdings</h3>
5 market experts have recently issued ratings for this stock, with a consensus target price of $83.4.
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&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from TD Cowen keeps a Buy rating on United Airlines Holdings with a target price of $100. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Barclays continues to hold a Overweight rating for United Airlines Holdings, targeting a price of $75. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Morgan Stanley continues to hold a Overweight rating for United Airlines Holdings, targeting a price of $88. 
&#x2A; An analyst from B of A Securities persists with their Buy rating on United Airlines Holdings, maintaining a target price of $84. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Susquehanna continues to hold a Positive rating for United Airlines Holdings, targeting a price of $70. 
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Check Out What Whales Are Doing With UAL

Deep-pocketed investors have adopted a bullish approach towards United Airlines Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UAL#NASDAQ">UAL</a>), and it's something market players shouldn't ignore. Our tracking of public options records at Benzinga unveiled this significant move today. The identity of these investors remains unknown, but such a substantial move in UAL usually suggests something big is about to happen.
We gleaned this information from our observations today when Benzinga's options scanner highlighted 28 extraordinary options activities for United Airlines Holdings. This level of activity is out of the ordinary.
The general mood among these heavyweight investors is divided, with 60% leaning bullish and 39% bearish. Among these notable options, 17 are puts, totaling $2,995,539, and 11 are calls, amounting to $1,077,053.
<h3>Predicted Price Range</h3>
Taking into account the Volume and Open Interest on these contracts, it appears that whales have been targeting a price range from $50.0 to $90.0 for United Airlines Holdings over the last 3 months. 
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Trends</h3>
In terms of liquidity and interest, the mean open interest for United Airlines Holdings options trades today is 1819.93 with a total volume of 39,377.00.
In the following chart, we are able to follow the development of volume and open interest of call and put options for United Airlines Holdings's big money trades within a strike price range of $50.0 to $90.0 over the last 30 days.
<h3>United Airlines Holdings Option Volume And Open Interest Over Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1730232060_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Largest Options Trades Observed:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>UAL</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$8.65</td>
<td>$8.6</td>
<td>$8.65</td>
<td>$75.00</td>
<td>$716.3K</td>
<td>4.2K</td>
<td>831</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>UAL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$2.91</td>
<td>$2.84</td>
<td>$2.89</td>
<td>$85.00</td>
<td>$476.8K</td>
<td>3.3K</td>
<td>1.6K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>UAL</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$8.65</td>
<td>$8.6</td>
<td>$8.65</td>
<td>$75.00</td>
<td>$426.4K</td>
<td>4.2K</td>
<td>2.2K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>UAL</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$8.65</td>
<td>$8.6</td>
<td>$8.65</td>
<td>$75.00</td>
<td>$390.1K</td>
<td>4.2K</td>
<td>1.5K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>UAL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>11/01/24</td>
<td>$0.77</td>
<td>$0.67</td>
<td>$0.75</td>
<td>$78.00</td>
<td>$262.5K</td>
<td>1.3K</td>
<td>10.1K</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About United Airlines Holdings</h3>
United Airlines is a major US network carrier with hubs in San Francisco, Chicago, Houston, Denver, Los Angeles, New York/Newark, and Washington, D.C. United operates a hub-and-spoke system that is more focused on international and long-haul travel than its large US peers.
After a thorough review of the options trading surrounding United Airlines Holdings, we move to examine the company in more detail. This includes an assessment of its current market status and performance.
<h3>Current Position of United Airlines Holdings</h3>
<ul>
<li>Trading volume stands at 4,058,299, with UAL's price up by 1.45%, positioned at $77.19.</li>
<li>RSI indicators show the stock to be may be overbought.</li>
<li>Earnings announcement expected in 84 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Professional Analyst Ratings for United Airlines Holdings</h3>
5 market experts have recently issued ratings for this stock, with a consensus target price of $85.4.
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&#x2A; An analyst from Susquehanna has decided to maintain their Positive rating on United Airlines Holdings, which currently sits at a price target of $85. 
&#x2A; An analyst from B of A Securities has decided to maintain their Buy rating on United Airlines Holdings, which currently sits at a price target of $84. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Jefferies keeps a Buy rating on United Airlines Holdings with a target price of $95. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Morgan Stanley continues to hold a Overweight rating for United Airlines Holdings, targeting a price of $88. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Jefferies persists with their Buy rating on United Airlines Holdings, maintaining a target price of $75. 
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United Airlines Holdings's Options Frenzy: What You Need to Know

This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders often look for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges away from its normal worth. Abnormal amounts of trading activity could push option prices to hyperbolic or underperforming levels. 
Here's the list of options activity happening in today's session: 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>AAL</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$12.00</td>
<td>$60.8K</td>
<td>28.5K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">651</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BA</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$120.00</td>
<td>$44.5K</td>
<td>3.0K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">613</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>TT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>11/15/24</td>
<td>$400.00</td>
<td>$46.0K</td>
<td>2.9K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">458</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>UAL</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$80.00</td>
<td>$41.0K</td>
<td>35</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">258</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>LUV</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$27.50</td>
<td>$25.3K</td>
<td>3.0K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">117</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>OC</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$170.00</td>
<td>$25.7K</td>
<td>56</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">100</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SWK</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$120.00</td>
<td>$286.0K</td>
<td>21</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">100</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CTAS</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$205.00</td>
<td>$29.9K</td>
<td>81</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">59</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>URI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>11/15/24</td>
<td>$820.00</td>
<td>$34.6K</td>
<td>287</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">36</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CAT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$380.00</td>
<td>$26.7K</td>
<td>705</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">23</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These itemized elaborations have been created using the accompanying table. 
• Regarding AAL (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAL#NASDAQ">AAL</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 234 day(s) on June 20, 2025. Parties traded 641 contract(s) at a $12.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 45 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $60.8K, with a price of $94.0 per contract. There were 28576 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 651 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding BA (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BA#NYSE">BA</a>), we observe a put option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 80 day(s) on January 17, 2025. Parties traded 450 contract(s) at a $120.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $44.5K, with a price of $99.0 per contract. There were 3019 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 613 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding TT (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TT#NYSE">TT</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 17 day(s) on November 15, 2024. Parties traded 50 contract(s) at a $400.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 9 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $46.0K, with a price of $920.0 per contract. There were 2917 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 458 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding UAL (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UAL#NASDAQ">UAL</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 234 day(s) on June 20, 2025. Parties traded 38 contract(s) at a $80.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 4 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $41.0K, with a price of $1080.0 per contract. There were 35 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 258 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For LUV (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LUV#NYSE">LUV</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be neutral, expiring in 52 day(s) on December 20, 2024. This event was a transfer of 60 contract(s) at a $27.50 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 7 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $25.3K, with a price of $419.0 per contract. There were 3040 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 117 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding OC (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OC#NYSE">OC</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 52 day(s) on December 20, 2024. Parties traded 46 contract(s) at a $170.00 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 $25.7K, with a price of $560.0 per contract. There were 56 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 100 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For SWK (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SWK#NYSE">SWK</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 444 day(s) on January 16, 2026. This event was a transfer of 100 contract(s) at a $120.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $286.0K, with a price of $2860.0 per contract. There were 21 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 100 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For CTAS (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CTAS#NASDAQ">CTAS</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 52 day(s) on December 20, 2024. This event was a transfer of 50 contract(s) at a $205.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $29.9K, with a price of $599.0 per contract. There were 81 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 59 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For URI (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/URI#NYSE">URI</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 17 day(s) on November 15, 2024. This event was a transfer of 15 contract(s) at a $820.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $34.6K, with a price of $2310.0 per contract. There were 287 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 36 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For CAT (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CAT#NYSE">CAT</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 80 day(s) on January 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 10 contract(s) at a $380.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 6 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $26.7K, with a price of $2675.0 per contract. There were 705 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 23 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.

CTAS

United Airlines Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UAL#NASDAQ">UAL</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 15 years by 5.82% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 17.91%. Currently, United Airlines Holdings has a market capitalization of $25.16 billion. 
Buying $100 In UAL: If an investor had bought $100 of UAL stock 15 years ago, it would be worth $1,152.11 today based on a price of $76.50 for UAL at the time of writing.
<h3>United Airlines Holdings's Performance Over Last 15 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1730219409_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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Here's How Much You Would Have Made Owning United Airlines Holdings Stock In The Last 15 Years

Several airline stocks traded higher on Monday amid a drop in oil prices. Here&#8217;s a look at some of the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/10/41575181/crude-oil-faces-steepest-one-day-drop-in-over-two-years-energy-stocks-plunge-prices">biggest movers</a>.
<ul>
<li>American Airlines Group Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAL#NASDAQ">AAL</a>)</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>United Airlines Holdings Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UAL#NASDAQ">UAL</a>)</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Delta Air Lines Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DAL#NYSE">DAL</a>)</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Southwest Airlines Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LUV#NYSE">LUV</a>)</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Spirit Airlines Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SAVE#NYSE">SAVE</a>)</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Alaska Air Group, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ALK#NYSE">ALK</a>) </li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>JetBlue Airways Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JBLU#NASDAQ">JBLU</a>) </li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Frontier Group Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ULCC#NASDAQ">ULCC</a>), </li>
</ul>
The Details: Crude oil prices saw their sharpest one-day drop since 2022 on Monday. Oil futures for West Texas Intermediate (WTI) fell by 6%, settling near $67 per barrel. This drop followed <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/10/41567809/oil-etfs-plunge-premarket-after-israels-strikes-on-iran">Israeli airstrikes in Iran</a> that focused on military targets and avoided oil infrastructure, reducing fears of immediate supply disruptions.
Oil markets had initially reacted to Middle East tensions earlier in the month, with concerns that strikes on Iranian oil facilities could disrupt supply. However, the limited scope of these recent airstrikes led analysts to expect oil prices to remain under pressure. 
Analysts noted that if OPEC+ proceeds with plans to increase supply while demand, particularly from China, continues to decrease, prices could trend lower into 2025.
China's oil demand has slowed since May, with structural changes in its energy sector and a higher share of new electric vehicle registrations contributing to reduced oil consumption.
Lower oil prices are generally bullish for airlines given that oil is one of the biggest expenses for airline companies. All of the aforementioned stocks gained between 1% and 4% on Monday, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro.</a>
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Airline Stocks Climb As Oil Prices Drop: What's Going On?

The U.S. cruise industry is riding high as shares of Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RCL#NYSE">RCL</a>), Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NCLH#NYSE">NCLH</a>), and Carnival Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CCL#NYSE">CCL</a>) rank among the S&amp;P 500&#8217;s <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/cruise-lines">top 15 performers in October.</a>
As Royal Caribbean and Norwegian prepare to report earnings this week, investors are watching closely to see if strong booking trends and earnings beats can <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/insights/earnings/24/10/41577932/earnings-outlook-for-royal-caribbean-gr">sustain the sector's momentum.</a>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Strong October Performance For Cruise Stocks</h3>
Cruise line stocks have surged this month, benefitting from upward earnings revisions and renewed optimism around travel demand. Royal Caribbean and Norwegian shares have risen 14.5% and 16.3% month-to-date, respectively, while Carnival is up 18.6%. 
Royal Caribbean is scheduled to report its third-quarter earnings on Oct. 29 before the market opens, while Norwegian will release its results on Oct. 31, also ahead of the market open.
<figure class="wp-block-table is-style-stripes"> 
<table>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Name</td>
<td>Price Chg. % (MTD)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>United Airlines Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UAL#NASDAQ">UAL</a>)</td>
<td>34.48%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Raymond James Financial, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RJF#NYSE">RJF</a>)</td>
<td>21.04%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Palantir Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NASDAQ">PLTR</a>)</td>
<td>20.95%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LW#NYSE">LW</a>)</td>
<td>20.04%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Carnival Corporation &amp; plc</td>
<td>18.59%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>General Motors Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GM#NYSE">GM</a>)</td>
<td>17.85%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>)</td>
<td>16.41%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd</td>
<td>16.31%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Wells Fargo &amp; Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WFC#NYSE">WFC</a>)</td>
<td>15.97%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Snap-on Incorporated (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SNA#NYSE">SNA</a>)</td>
<td>15.10%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>The Williams Companies, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WMB#NYSE">WMB</a>)</td>
<td>14.54%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.</td>
<td>14.53%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Morgan Stanley (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MS#NYSE">MS</a>)</td>
<td>14.25%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Super Micro Computer, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMCI#NASDAQ">SMCI</a>)</td>
<td>13.92%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GE Vernova Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GEV#NYSE">GEV</a>)</td>
<td>13.75%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</figure>
Read Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/10/41583892/why-carnival-stock-hit-a-new-52-week-high-today">Why Carnival Stock Hit A New 52-Week High Today</a>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Wall Street Expectations: Solid Growth Forecasted</h3>
Wall Street Analysts are forecasting substantial growth for both Royal Caribbean and Norwegian Cruise Line during the third quarter of 2024. 
Royal Caribbean is expected to report adjusted earnings per share (EPS) of $5.03 on revenue of $4.11 billion. If met, this would represent a 31% increase in EPS and 18% revenue growth from the same quarter of 2023, as per <a href="https://bzresearch.myclickfunnels.com/benzinga-pro-content-webinar-registration/?utm_source=BZprocontent102824&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1">Benzinga Pro</a> data.
Norwegian Cruise Line is projected to report adjusted EPS of 94 cents and revenue of $2.77 billion. Meeting these estimates would imply a 24% EPS growth and 9% revenue increase year-over-year.
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<table>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td></td>
<td>Earnings date</td>
<td>Adj. EPS</td>
<td>GAAP Revenue</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.</td>
<td>Oct. 29, BMO</td>
<td>5.03</td>
<td>$4.11 billion </td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. </td>
<td>Oct. 31, BMO</td>
<td>0.94</td>
<td>$2.77 billion</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Data: Benzinga Pro</figcaption></figure>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Bank Of America Expects A Double Beat, But Caution Is Needed</h3>
&#8220;Carnival was very constructive on booking trends when the company reported in September, and we expect Royal Caribbean and Norwegian to echo this commentary into 2025,&#8221; Bank of America analyst Andrew Didora wrote in a note published Monday.
Didora raised his 12-month price target for Royal Caribbean from $172 to $205 and for Norwegian from $23 to $25, citing "continued healthy yield trends and steady macro trends." 
However, he maintains a &#8220;Neutral&#8221; rating on both stocks, suggesting that while there's momentum, valuations are reaching stretched levels.
Royal Caribbean is currently trading at nearly 12x its projected 2025 EBITDA, a level last seen in 2017. Norwegian trades at around 9.5x its 2025 EBITDA, in line with its historical average.
The expert also explained that while the cruise sector has had strong tailwinds in 2024, some minor headwinds could impact near-term guidance. 
Hurricane Milton, which caused Royal Caribbean's Icon of the Seas sailing to be canceled, may slightly affect fourth-quarter revenues.
Norwegian, which only has about 8% of its Q4 capacity deployed in the Caribbean, is also expected to experience minimal disruption from the hurricane.
According to analysts, the effects of Hurricane Milton are unlikely to significantly alter the positive outlook for either company.
Speculation around potential share buybacks has added another layer of interest among investors. Royal Caribbean, in particular, may be considering a buyback as part of its capital allocation strategy. 
Bank of America has raised Royal Caribbean&#8217;s 2024 EPS estimate slightly from $11.52 to $11.58, stating that this &#8220;could pave the way for a buyback on this earnings call.&#8221;
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Cruise Lines Among S&P 500's Top October Performers: Can Royal Caribbean, Norwegian Earnings Sustain The Momentum?

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Shares of airline stocks are trading higher amid a drop in the price of oil, which can help decrease costs.

Investor sentiment turned optimistic towards risk assets early this week as plummeting oil prices, driven by Israel's decision not to target Iran's crude facilities during weekend attacks, eased concerns over an escalated Middle Eastern conflict and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/10/41575181/crude-oil-faces-steepest-one-day-drop-in-over-two-years-energy-stocks-plunge-prices">potential global economic disruptions.</a>
The S&amp;P 500 gained 0.3%, the tech-heavy Nasdaq 100 mirrored this performance and the Dow added 0.6%.
Economically sensitive small-cap stocks saw stronger gains, with the Russell 2000 soaring 1.5% after a stretch of losses in six of the last seven sessions.
West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude – tracked by the United States Oil Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/USO#NYSE">USO</a>) – dropped over 5% in midday New York trading, heading for its sharpest one-day decline since July 2022. Natural gas prices also plunged, with Henry Hub prices falling more than 9%, poised for their steepest single-session loss since mid-January.
U.S. energy stocks weakened, with the Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLE#NYSE">XLE</a>) standing as the sole sector in the red on Monday.
Despite the significant drop in energy prices, Treasury yields continued to rise, potentially tempering the stock market&#8217;s bullish momentum. Investors remain cautious about further U.S. fiscal policy deterioration as election season approaches. 
Yields on 10-year Treasury bonds rose by 5 basis points to 4.29%, aiming for their highest close since July 11.
Gold prices held steady around $2,745 per ounce, marking no gains since last Tuesday's close.
Sentiment in cryptocurrency markets remained bullish, with Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) up 1.4% to over $68,000, reaching a one-week high, while Dogecoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/doge/usd">DOGE</a>) jumped 4.5% in its third consecutive session of gains, eyeing the highest levels since June.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Monday&#8217;s Performance In Major US Indices, ETFs</h3>
<figure class="wp-block-table is-style-stripes"> 
<table>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Major Indices</td>
<td>Price</td>
<td>1-day % change</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Russell 2000</td>
<td>2,242.10</td>
<td>1.5%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Dow Jones</td>
<td>42,381.18</td>
<td>0.6%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>S&amp;P 500</td>
<td>5,828.13</td>
<td>0.3%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Nasdaq 100</td>
<td>20,409.47</td>
<td>0.3%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Updated at 12:50 p.m. ET</figcaption></figure>
According to <a href="https://bzresearch.myclickfunnels.com/benzinga-pro-content-webinar-registration/?utm_source=BZprocontent102824&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1">Benzinga Pro</a> data:
<ul>
<li>The SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) rose 0.54% to $581.22.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIA#NYSE">DIA</a>)&nbsp;rose 0.7% to $424.02.</li>
<li>The tech-heavy Invesco QQQ Trust Series (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>) edged 0.2% higher to $496.42.</li>
<li>The iShares Russell 2000 ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IWM#NYSE">IWM</a>) rose 1.7% to $222.55.</li>
<li>The Financial Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLF#NYSE">XLF</a>) outperformed, up by 1.1%. The Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund lagged, down 0.8%.</li>
</ul>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Monday&#8217;s Stock Movers</h3>
<ul>
<li>Airlines and cruise line stocks rallied as oil prices declined. American Airlines Group Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAL#NASDAQ">AAL</a>) was up by 4.5%, Delta Air Lines Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAL#NYSE">AAL</a>), up by 4%, United Airlines Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UAL#NASDAQ">UAL</a>), up 3.5%, Carnival Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CCL#NYSE">CCL</a>), up 4.5%, Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NCLH#NYSE">NCLH</a>), up 2.8%, and Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RCL#NYSE">RCL</a>), up 0.9%.</li>
</ul>
Stocks reacting on earnings reports included ON Semiconductor Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ON#NASDAQ">ON</a>), up 4.4% and CenterPoint Energy Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CNP#NYSE">CNP</a>), up 1%. 
Large-cap companies slated to report their earnings after the close are Waste Management Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WM#NYSE">WM</a>), Cadence Design Systems Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CDNS#NASDAQ">CDNS</a>), Brown &amp; Brown Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BRO#NYSE">BRO</a>) and F5 Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FFIV#NASDAQ">FFIV</a>). 
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As of Oct. 28, 2024, three stocks in the industrials sector could be flashing a real warning to investors who value momentum as a key criteria in their trading decisions.
The RSI is a momentum indicator, which compares a stock&#8217;s strength on days when prices go up to its strength on days when prices go down. When compared to a stock&#8217;s price action, it can give traders a better sense of how a stock may perform in the short term. An asset is typically considered overbought when the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/rsi">RSI is above 70</a>, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>. 
Here's the latest list of major overbought players in this sector.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">American Airlines Group Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAL#NASDAQ">AAL</a>)</h3>
<ul>
<li>On Oct. 24, American Airlines posted better-than-expected third-quarter financial results. American Airlines now expects an adjusted EPS of $1.35 – $1.60 (prior $0.70 – $1.30) versus the consensus of $1.21. It expects a 2024 operating margin of 4.5% to 5.5%. The company's stock gained around 17% over the past month and has a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/AAL">52-week high of $16.15</a>.</li>
<li>RSI Value: 77.05&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
<li>AAL Price Action: Shares of American Airlines gained 2.9% to close at $13.15 on Friday.</li>
</ul>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">United Airlines Holdings Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UAL#NASDAQ">UAL</a>)</h3>
<ul>
<li>On Oct. 16, United Airlines reported better-than-expected fourth-quarter financial results and announced a $1.5 billion buyback program.. The company's stock gained around 31% over the past month and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/UAL">has a 52-week high</a> of $76.08.</li>
<li>RSI Value: 86.29</li>
<li>UAL Price Action: Shares of United Airlines rose 0.2% to close at $74.64 on Friday.</li>
</ul>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">BWX Technologies Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BWXT#NYSE">BWXT</a>)</h3>
<ul>
<li>BWX Technologies will issue a press release detailing third quarter results on Monday, Nov. 4, after the closing bell. The company's stock gained around 13% over the past month and has a<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/BWXT"> 52-week high</a> of $128.00.</li>
<li>RSI Value: 71.66</li>
<li>BWXT Price Action: Shares of BWX Technologies gained 0.5% to close at $123.03 on Friday.</li>
</ul>
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Market participants are almost fully pricing in a rate cut at the Federal Reserve&#8217;s Nov. 7 meeting as policymakers enter their customary pre-meeting blackout period, where officials abstain from public commentary leading up <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/interest-rates">to the policy decision</a>.
Investors have further bolstered their rate-cut wagers during the week and now are assigning a 96% chance to a quarter-point rate cut, as per CME FedWatch tool. 
Next week&#8217;s economic data releases include a pivotal inflation report – the Personal Consumption Expenditure (PCE) price index for September – and October official labor statistics. The latter could see some volatility related to the impacts of hurricanes and strikes on the pace of employment growth and unemployment rate. 
Yet, expectations are underpinned by optimism within the Fed that the U.S. economy can sustain job growth without driving new inflationary pressures, suggesting the central bank may gradually unwind its policy restrictiveness.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Mixed Views Among Fed Officials On Rate Path</h3>
Federal Reserve officials have expressed varied perspectives on the pace and urgency of rate cuts over the past month. 
Minneapolis Fed President Neel Kashkari recently said to expect "modest cuts over the next quarters," warning that labor market weakness could accelerate the pace of rate reductions if needed.
Atlanta Fed President Raphael Bostic said he is "not in a rush on rate cuts," preferring to assess economic data to avoid premature action. 
San Francisco Fed President Mary Daly remarked that that policy adjustments will persist and there is no reason to halt rate cuts. 
Dallas Fed President Lorie Logan similarly leaned towards a gradual rate-cut approach and Chicago Fed President Austan Goolsbee emphasized that he does not see convincing evidence that the economy is overheating again.
Fed Governor Christopher Waller highlighted last week that over 100,000 jobs might be missing from the October payrolls report due to factors like recent hurricanes and labor strikes. This disruption could temporarily inflate the unemployment rate, though Waller stressed that the labor market remains "on solid footing." He affirmed the idea of proceeding with gradual rate cuts.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Market Reactions Signal Optimism Amid Rate Cuts, But Election Uncertainties Loom</h3>
September&#8217;s 50-basis-point rate cut injected fresh optimism into U.S. equity markets, with major indexes climbing in its wake. 
The S&amp;P 500, reflected by the SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>), has gained roughly 3% since Sept. 18, peaking on Oct. 17. 
The tech-heavy Nasdaq 100, mirrored by the Invesco QQQ Trust (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>), saw an even stronger rally, rising around 4% in the same period.
Data from Benzinga Pro highlights the top 10 large-cap performers from Sept. 18 to Oct. 25.
<figure class="wp-block-table is-style-stripes"> 
<table>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Name</td>
<td>% Change (Sept. 18 – Oct. 25)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MicroStrategy Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSTR#NASDAQ">MSTR</a>)</td>
<td>79.7%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Astera Labs Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ALAB#NASDAQ">ALAB</a>)</td>
<td>51.74%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>KE Holdings Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BEKE#NYSE">BEKE</a>)</td>
<td>48.26%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>JD.com Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JD#NASDAQ">JD</a>)</td>
<td>46.1%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Futu Holdings Ltd. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FUTU#NASDAQ">FUTU</a>) </td>
<td>46.0%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>United Airlines Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UAL#NASDAQ">UAL</a>)</td>
<td>41.55%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Vistra Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VST#NYSE">VST</a>)</td>
<td>37.77%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Aurora Innovation Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AUR#NASDAQ">AUR</a>)</td>
<td>35.5%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SoFi Technology Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SOFI#NASDAQ">SOFI</a>)</td>
<td>34.61%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Cameco Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CCJ#NYSE">CCJ</a>)</td>
<td>33.62%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
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However, with the Fed&#8217;s potential rate cut decision set for just two days after the high-stakes presidential election, political uncertainties could weigh heavily on market sentiment in the upcoming weeks. 
Investors are especially keen for clarity on the economic policies each candidate intends to pursue, as the U.S. budget deficit looms as a pressing issue. 
The latest International Monetary Fund (IMF) <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/10/41495286/deficit-strain-in-washington-will-get-worse-imf-warns-national-debt-projections-rev">projections suggest the U.S. deficit</a> will continue to widen, raising concerns over long-term fiscal stability and potential impacts on monetary policy going forward. 
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November Interest Rate Cut Almost A Done Deal As Blackout Begins: 10 Stocks Surging The Most Since Fed's Last Decision

Financial giants have made a conspicuous bullish move on United Airlines Holdings. Our analysis of options history for United Airlines Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UAL#NASDAQ">UAL</a>) revealed 24 unusual trades.
Delving into the details, we found 50% of traders were bullish, while 29% showed bearish tendencies. Out of all the trades we spotted, 9 were puts, with a value of $667,562, and 15 were calls, valued at $5,896,475.
<h3>Projected Price Targets</h3>
Based on the trading activity, it appears that the significant investors are aiming for a price territory stretching from $45.0 to $85.0 for United Airlines Holdings over the recent three months. 
<h3>Insights into Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
Assessing the volume and open interest is a strategic step in options trading. These metrics shed light on the liquidity and investor interest in United Airlines Holdings's options at specified strike prices. The forthcoming data visualizes the fluctuation in volume and open interest for both calls and puts, linked to United Airlines Holdings's substantial trades, within a strike price spectrum from $45.0 to $85.0 over the preceding 30 days.
<h3>United Airlines Holdings 30-Day Option Volume &amp; Interest Snapshot</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1729876548_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Noteworthy Options Activity:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>UAL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$18.9</td>
<td>$18.3</td>
<td>$18.88</td>
<td>$57.50</td>
<td>$5.1M</td>
<td>10.6K</td>
<td>5.4K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>UAL</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$17.6</td>
<td>$17.25</td>
<td>$17.25</td>
<td>$85.00</td>
<td>$317.4K</td>
<td>32</td>
<td>0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>UAL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$23.45</td>
<td>$23.4</td>
<td>$23.4</td>
<td>$60.00</td>
<td>$191.5K</td>
<td>2.8K</td>
<td>82</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>UAL</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/18/26</td>
<td>$8.35</td>
<td>$8.05</td>
<td>$8.05</td>
<td>$60.00</td>
<td>$108.8K</td>
<td>128</td>
<td>136</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>UAL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$21.95</td>
<td>$21.85</td>
<td>$21.85</td>
<td>$62.50</td>
<td>$65.5K</td>
<td>934</td>
<td>66</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About United Airlines Holdings</h3>
United Airlines is a major US network carrier with hubs in San Francisco, Chicago, Houston, Denver, Los Angeles, New York/Newark, and Washington, D.C. United operates a hub-and-spoke system that is more focused on international and long-haul travel than its large US peers.
In light of the recent options history for United Airlines Holdings, it's now appropriate to focus on the company itself. We aim to explore its current performance.
<h3>Present Market Standing of United Airlines Holdings</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a trading volume of 4,670,101, the price of UAL is up by 0.39%, reaching $74.8.</li>
<li>Current RSI values indicate that the stock is may be overbought.</li>
<li>Next earnings report is scheduled for 88 days from now.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What Analysts Are Saying About United Airlines Holdings</h3>
In the last month, 5 experts released ratings on this stock with an average target price of $82.8.
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&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Jefferies continues to hold a Buy rating for United Airlines Holdings, targeting a price of $75. 
&#x2A; An analyst from B of A Securities has decided to maintain their Buy rating on United Airlines Holdings, which currently sits at a price target of $84. 
&#x2A; An analyst from TD Cowen has decided to maintain their Buy rating on United Airlines Holdings, which currently sits at a price target of $100. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Bernstein continues to hold a Outperform rating for United Airlines Holdings, targeting a price of $85. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Susquehanna continues to hold a Positive rating for United Airlines Holdings, targeting a price of $70. 
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The U.S. Global Jets ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JETS#NYSE">JETS</a>) is soaring, up 51.65% over the past year, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/airlines">powered by strong gains</a> in its top holdings, including Delta Air Lines Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DAL#NYSE">DAL</a>) and Southwest Airlines Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LUV#NYSE">LUV</a>).
The ETF just made a Golden Cross, a bullish signal signaling more upside ahead.
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The 50-day simple moving average (SMA) at $19.95 has crossed above the 200-day SMA at $19.71, triggering a bullish trend.
As travel demand rebounds, the airline industry is riding high. But as we head into the final quarter of 2024, can the sector maintain altitude with looming challenges ahead?
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">JETS ETF Soars, Backed by Airline Giants</h2>
The JETS ETF, with Delta and Southwest among its top holdings, has been a high-flyer in 2023. It's up 20.33% year-to-date, supported by United Airlines Holdings Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UAL#NASDAQ">UAL</a>) stellar performance.
United recently hit a 52-week high after posting strong third-quarter earnings, which exceeded expectations with $3.33 per share and $14.84 billion in revenue. 
Despite some turbulence, including a slight dip in revenue per available seat mile (RASM), United&#8217;s future outlook remains optimistic with solid free cash flow of $3.4 billion year-to-date.
With a strong 83.64% year-to-date rise in United&#8217;s stock price, investors in the JETS ETF have been smiling, but the road ahead could get bumpy for other airline stocks like Delta and Southwest.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Delta Battles Headwinds After Outage</h2>
Delta Air Lines has had its fair share of turbulence lately. The airline reported that a costly technology outage during the summer, involving cybersecurity companies CrowdStrike Holdings Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRWD#NASDAQ">CRWD</a>) and Microsoft Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>), wiped out $380 million in revenue.
Despite the hit, Delta posted $15.68 billion in revenue for the third quarter, but it fell short of analysts' expectations.
Even so, Delta is banking on strong holiday demand to lift its fourth-quarter earnings, projecting revenues to rise between 2% and 4%. But with looming election uncertainty briefly deterring air travel, and its capacity for future tech failures now a concern, can Delta regain momentum?
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Southwest Beats Expectations, But Boeing Concerns Linger</h2>
Meanwhile, Southwest Airlines posted an unexpected earnings beat in its third quarter report, with 15 cents EPS versus breakeven forecasts. Revenue also surpassed estimates at $6.87 billion, thanks to higher-than-expected travel demand. But despite the positive earnings, Southwest's stock dipped due to concerns over potential Boeing Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BA#NYSE">BA</a>) delivery delays, adding uncertainty to its future growth.
Southwest also inked an agreement with activist investor Elliott Investment Management, which could lead to further strategic changes. The airline&#8217;s cautious tone around Boeing delays may cause some turbulence in the short term, but long-term investors might want to keep their seat belts fastened for future gains.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">What's Next For Airline Investors?</h2>
As the fourth quarter unfolds, investors in the JETS ETF and individual airline stocks will be watching closely. Will strong travel demand be enough to offset the headwinds facing Delta and Southwest? 
And can the industry's investments in infrastructure, technology, and partnerships with companies like Microsoft lead to smoother skies in 2025?
With Delta battling outages, Southwest navigating Boeing uncertainties, and United soaring ahead, the airline industry has plenty of drama left in the tank. 
For now, it's time for investors to sit tight and prepare for what could be a bumpy ride ahead.
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