Vistra Option Alert: Aug 15 $170 Calls Sweep (62) near the Ask: 544 vs 836 OI; Earnings 8/7 Before Open [est] 

Vistra Option Alert: Aug 15 $170 Calls Sweep (62) near the Ask: 544 @ $15.1 vs 836 OI; Earnings 8/7 Before Open [est] Ref=$165.45

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Vistra Energy is one of the largest power producers and retail energy providers in the US. Following the 2024 Energy Harbor acquisition, Vistra owns 41 gigawatts of nuclear, coal, natural gas, solar, and energy storage assets. The proposed Lotus Partners acquisition would add 2.6 GW of natural gas generation. Its retail electricity business serves 5 million customers in 20 states, including almost a third of all Texas electricity consumers. Vistra emerged from the Energy Future Holdings bankruptcy as a stand-alone entity in 2016. It acquired Dynegy in 2018.

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화요일(6일) 미국 유틸리티 주식은 투자자들이 방어 자산으로 돌아서고 미국의 무역 정책 전망이 점점 더 혼탁해지는 가운데, 2024년 말 이후 볼 수 없었던 새로운 최고치를 기록하며 상승세를 보였다. 화요일 거래에서 유틸리티 셀렉트 섹터 SPDR 펀드(NYSE:XLU)는 1.8% 상승하여 벤치마크 ETF를 2024년 12월 초에 마지막으로 보았던 수준까지 끌어올렸다. 

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짐 크레이머, 데이터센터에 긍정적 전망···&#34;트럼프 관세 완화 시 AI 주식 다시 급등할 것&#34;

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Beyond Air, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XAIR#NASDAQ">XAIR</a>) released its fourth-quarter results after Tuesday's closing bell. Here's a look at the key figures <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/06/g45983956/beyond-air-reports-fourth-quarter-and-full-year-2025-financial-results-and-provides-corporate-upda">from the quarter. </a>
The Details: Beyond Air reported quarterly losses of nine cents per share, which beat the analyst consensus estimate of a loss of 12 cents.
Quarterly revenue came in at $1.15 million, which missed the Street estimate of $1.39 million and is up from revenue of  $470,000 from the same period last year.
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&#8220;Our commercial momentum is building, and that progress is now being reflected in our topline results,&#8221; said Steve Lisi, Beyond Air CEO. 
&#8220;With LungFit PH now installed and in regular use at more than 45 hospitals nationwide, awareness is accelerating. Clinicians and administrators are increasingly recognizing the advantages of our cylinder-free system compared to conventional nitric oxide delivery methods,&#8221;&nbsp;Lisi added. &nbsp;
Outlook:&nbsp;Beyond Air expects first-quarter revenue to be at least $1.7 million and issued fiscal 2026 revenue guidance in a range of $12 million to $16 million. 
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By modernizing the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) tools that transfer critical data between classified and unclassified networks, <a href="https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4451282-1&amp;h=2481941293&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.leidos.com%2F&amp;a=Leidos">Leidos</a>&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LDOS#NYSE">LDOS</a>) will help accelerate decision making across the Department of Defense (DoD).
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When most people think of legendary investor <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/management/25/06/45937276/billionaire-warren-buffett-said-time-is-the-only-thing-money-cant-buy-i-can-buy-anything-i-wantbut-i-cant-buy-time">Warren Buffett</a>, they picture the Oracle of Omaha picking winning stocks like apples at a grocery store. But his right-hand man, the late Charlie Munger, had a much simpler, more concentrated approach to investing—and wasn't shy about saying so.
Munger, vice chairman of Berkshire Hathaway and longtime business partner to Buffett, once told a room of shareholders that his own family's entire portfolio was made up of just three major holdings.
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"The Mungers have three stocks. We have a block of Berkshire, we have a block of Costco, we have a block of Li Lu's Fund, and the rest is dribs and drabs," Munger <a href="http://csinvesting.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/340444245-Munger-2017-DJCO-Transcript.pdf">said at the 2017 Daily Journal Corp.</a> annual meeting. "So am I comfortable? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/05/45314762/charlie-munger-was-once-asked-why-warren-buffett-was-so-much-richer-and-replied-he-got-an-earlier-start-before-adding-why-was-albert-einstein-poorer-than-i-was">Am I securely rich</a>? You're damn right I am."
While financial advisors preach the gospel of diversification—owning dozens of stocks, mutual funds, and ETFs to reduce risk—Munger called that approach unnecessary for people who actually know what they're doing.
"<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/24/06/39360926/diversification-thats-for-idiots-mark-cuban-slams-warren-buffetts-investment-strategy-i-think-bu">Diversification is a rule</a> for those who don't know anything," he said. "Warren calls them ‘know-nothing investors.'"
Munger wasn't just comfortable with three holdings—he argued you don't even need that many if you truly understand what you're buying.
"What are the chances that Costco's going to fail? What are the chances that Berkshire Hathaway's going to fail? What are the chances that Li Lu's portfolio in China is going to fail?" he said. "The chances that any one of those things happening is almost zero. The chances that all three of them are going to fail…"
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He let the implication hang there.
It was all part of Munger's larger argument that the conventional wisdom around diversification—what he called "balderdash"—was a safety net for people who didn't have an edge.
According to Munger, the problem isn't just that diversification can be overkill—it's that it's taught by people who don't practice what they preach.
"To think we're paying these professors to teach this crap to our young… where it's right, it's an idiot decision, and where it's wrong, you shouldn't be teaching what's wrong."
For investors who actually know what they're doing, he had a much simpler prescription:
"If you're not a know-nothing investor, if you're actually capable of figuring out something that will work better, you're just hurting yourself looking for 50 when three will suffice. Hell, one will suffice if you do it right."
Munger passed away in 2023 at age 99, just weeks shy of his 100th birthday. Until the end, he was still cracking jokes, calling out financial fluff, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/02/43581818/charlie-mungers-four-life-lessons-consume-less-than-you-accumulate-invest-judiciously-persistently-learn-and-uphold-discipline">and doubling down on simplicity</a>. While most investors zigzag toward complexity, Munger stuck with what he knew—and didn't feel the need to hedge with noise.
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Charlie Munger Only Owned 3 Stocks And Called Diversification A Strategy for People Who Know Nothing — 'Am I Securely Rich? Damn Right I Am'

Cencora (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COR#NYSE">COR</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 5 years by 9.6% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 23.58%. Currently, Cencora has a market capitalization of $56.83 billion. 
Buying $100 In COR: If an investor had bought $100 of COR stock 5 years ago, it would be worth $287.03 today based on a price of $293.20 for COR at the time of writing.
<h3>Cencora's Performance Over Last 5 Years</h3>
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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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<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/CBDY">Target Group</a> (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CBDY#OTC">CBDY</a>) shares closed up 17.65% at $0.00</li>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/ZDPY">Zoned Properties</a> (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ZDPY#OTC">ZDPY</a>) shares closed up 9.41% at $0.56</li>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/CVSI">CV Sciences</a> (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CVSI#OTC">CVSI</a>) shares closed up 7.93% at $0.03</li>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/BGRDF">Tony G Co-Investment</a> (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BGRDF#OTC">BGRDF</a>) shares closed up 5.36% at $2.95</li>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/CRBP">Corbus Pharmaceuticals</a> (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRBP#NASDAQ">CRBP</a>) shares closed up 4.12% at $8.28</li>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/OILFF">Nextleaf Solutions</a> (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OILFF#OTC">OILFF</a>) shares closed up 3.90% at $0.05</li>
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<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/XXII">22nd Century Group</a> (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XXII#NASDAQ">XXII</a>) shares closed down 22.10% at $0.48</li>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/GNLN">Greenlane Hldgs</a> (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GNLN#NASDAQ">GNLN</a>) shares closed down 16.94% at $0.01</li>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/KAYS">Kaya Holdings</a> (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KAYS#OTC">KAYS</a>) shares closed down 14.91% at $0.03</li>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/RMHB">Rocky Mountain High</a> (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RMHB#OTC">RMHB</a>) shares closed down 11.76% at $0.00</li>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/CURR">Currenc Group</a> (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CURR#NASDAQ">CURR</a>) shares closed down 11.12% at $0.36</li>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/SOLCF">SOL Global Investments</a> (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SOLCF#OTC">SOLCF</a>) shares closed down 9.94% at $0.05</li>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/TLRY">Tilray Brands</a> (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TLRY#NASDAQ">TLRY</a>) shares closed down 8.85% at $0.38</li>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/CGC">Canopy Growth</a> (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CGC#NASDAQ">CGC</a>) shares closed down 6.94% at $1.32</li>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/FUAPF">Global Compliance</a> (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FUAPF#OTC">FUAPF</a>) shares closed down 6.25% at $0.00</li>
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<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/LBUY">Leafbuyer Techs</a> (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LBUY#OTC">LBUY</a>) shares closed down 4.98% at $0.02</li>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/CXXIF">C21 Investments</a> (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CXXIF#OTC">CXXIF</a>) shares closed down 4.53% at $0.15</li>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/SNDL">SNDL</a> (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SNDL#NASDAQ">SNDL</a>) shares closed down 4.51% at $1.28</li>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/CRLBF">Cresco Labs</a> (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRLBF#OTC">CRLBF</a>) shares closed down 4.34% at $0.47</li>
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&#8220;Pirate&#8221; is one of the nicer terms I&#8217;ve heard applied to private equity firms. After all, these are companies that, over the years, I have heard get blamed for everything from global warming to the killing of Geoffrey, the Toys R Us giraffe.
The truth of the matter is that when you peel away the label and look inside, most successful private equity firms are simply value investors who use substantial leverage. They buy good businesses using lots of debt, then use cash flow to pay down the debt and create enormous value in the process. As an aside, their biggest customers are the large pension funds that provide comfortable retirements for thousands of teachers, firefighters, and police officers across the United States.
The people who run these companies are generally given equity; often, the employees receive stock. When the deals are successful, as most of them are, executives and employees alike score massive paydays.
The good news for us is that we can do what private equity funds do and earn the type of returns the very best funds have generated over the years. We want good businesses that have substantial debt. We want to see that insiders own enough stock to be motivated to do the things required to succeed at creating value. We want to see that the debt is being actively repaid and reduced. 
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Trading legend Tom Gentile—who has trained over 300,000 investors—goes live Today, June 18 at 6 PM ET to reveal the market's hidden "Power Patterns." These are the same setups he's used in 2025 alone to capture gains like 105% on Adobe, 128% on Progressive, and 150% on Costco, all in under two weeks. Reserve Your Seat <a href="https://events2.benzinga.com/power-pattern-profits-live/?utm_campaign=power-pattern-registration&amp;utm_adType=sponsorad&amp;utm_ad=RD061825&amp;he={{email}}&amp;adt_ei={{email}}&amp;utm_medium=newsletter&amp;el=ResearchDaily">HERE</a> for this Benzinga Exclusive Event. 
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American Axle &amp; Manufacturing (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AXL#NYSE">AXL</a>) has been quietly executing one of the more disciplined balance sheet repair jobs in the auto parts sector, positioning itself for a transformative step forward. The company&#8217;s June 2025 investor deck confirms that this is not a speculative EV play or a restructuring story that depends on the market&#8217;s mood. It is a solid operator generating real free cash flow, with a clear focus on reducing debt and growing profitably—even in a cyclical and capital-intensive business.
AXL is a leading global supplier of driveline systems and metal-formed components, primarily serving the North American light truck and SUV market. Roughly 69% of its 2024 revenue came from driveline systems, including full-size pickup truck axles and hybrid/electric solutions, while the remainder came from its vertically integrated metal forming operations. Its biggest customers include GM, Ford and Stellantis, and it boasts over $20 billion in lifetime revenue already secured through 2030, providing high visibility in a notoriously uncertain industry.
Once viewed as legacy exposures, the company&#8217;s Internal Combustion Engine and hybrid programs have become tailwinds thanks to updated production forecasts in North America and Europe. While EV ambitions remain in place, with selective exposure to high-value components like eBeam axles and electric drive units, AXL has smartly avoided chasing low-margin, high-volume EV content.
That restraint extends to its balance sheet. Since 2017, AXL has reduced gross debt from nearly $4 billion to $2.6 billion. Net leverage stands at 2.8x EBITDA, and management has made it crystal clear that all capital allocation decisions—dividends, buybacks, or otherwise—are on hold until they reach 2.5x. That kind of focus is rare in this market.
The most important near-term development is AXL&#8217;s pending merger with Dowlais Group, a U.K.-based driveline and powdered metal components supplier with a strong Asia-Pacific presence and a top-tier position in sideshaft technology. The deal, expected to close in Q4 2025, will double AXL&#8217;s scale to approximately $12 billion in revenue, improve geographic diversification, and significantly expand the product portfolio across both ICE and EV platforms.
Financially, the merger is expected to deliver $300 million in annual synergies within three years. Even after layering on approximately $2.2 billion of new debt to finance the transaction, AXL expects to maintain net leverage near 2.5x—evidence of how much operating cash flow the combined business will generate. The pro forma free cash flow yield is projected to be near 50% of the market cap, which is remarkable for a Tier 1 auto supplier in any environment.
Insiders have an enormous incentive to generate cash, pay down debt, and increase the value of the stock. Collectively, they own over four million shares.
In short, AXL is demonstrating what it looks like to run a heavy industrial business the right way: real cash flow, clear priorities, and a strategic combination that could unlock significant value without compromising the company&#8217;s balance sheet discipline. That&#8217;s worth more than just a passing glance.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Red Rock Resorts</h2>
Red Rock Resorts (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RRR#NASDAQ">RRR</a>) is not just another gaming company. It is a real estate-rich cash machine quietly capitalizing on Southern Nevada&#8217;s demographic tailwinds and its own disciplined operating model. Anchored by decades of family-led stewardship from the Fertitta brothers, RRR continues to generate strong free cash flow while methodically unlocking the value of its irreplaceable real estate portfolio. As investors hunt for durable growth and margin stability in a choppy market, Red Rock stands out.
The company&#8217;s story starts with its commanding position in the Las Vegas local gaming market, which is the second-largest gaming market in the United States. This is a recurring revenue engine powered by loyal customers: 75% of slot revenues come from guests who visit at least four times a month. With 19 properties already operating and a pipeline of shovel-ready land, RRR is perfectly situated to scale with the Las Vegas metro&#8217;s continued growth.
The heart of Red Rock&#8217;s advantage is its real estate. The company owns every inch of its developed and undeveloped land, with over 459 acres of prime Las Vegas Valley property ready for development.
These sites are not speculative.
They are located in some of the fastest-growing, highest-income neighborhoods in Southern Nevada, including Inspirada, Skye Canyon, and along South Las Vegas Boulevard. The Durango project is a case in point: a new property expected to generate over $180 million in EBITDA on an $800 million investment, delivering a projected 20%+ ROI.
It is not just about development.
The company&#8217;s reinvestment in its existing assets is deliberate and effective. Renovations at Green Valley Ranch and Sunset Station aim to enhance the guest experience and drive repeat visitation. With more than $6 billion already invested across its Las Vegas footprint, the quality of RRR&#8217;s properties sets a high bar in the regional gaming space.
Red Rock&#8217;s free cash flow generation is perhaps most compelling for long-term investors. Since reopening after COVID, RRR has converted a robust 61% of EBITDA into operating free cash flow, generating over $415 million in the trailing twelve months ending March 2025. In Q1 2025 alone, the company posted record EBITDA of $215 million with consolidated margins above 43%. Because gaming, its highest-margin segment, accounts for 67% of total revenue, those margins remain resilient even amid broader macro volatility.
While Red Rock still has a substantial debt load of $3.4 billion, it is worth noting that leverage metrics are trending in the right direction. Debt-to-equity has improved meaningfully from 15.87 in late 2024 to 13.77 in Q1 2025, and net leverage has declined to 4.09x EBITDA. Management is taking a measured approach—balancing development, capital returns, and deleveraging—without compromising its ability to invest for future growth.
Red Rock is returning capital: the company has paid out $893 million to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases since 2021. That includes $646 million in buybacks, with another $309 million still authorized under the current plan. It is a shareholder-friendly capital allocation strategy underpinned by recurring income and long-term real estate value.
It makes sense that Red Rock would reward shareholders since officers and directors are the largest shareholders. Thanks to a split share structure, insiders own about 20% of the company and have full voting control.
With Nevada continuing to lead the nation in population growth, a stable regulatory environment, and rising discretionary income across key demographics, Red Rock&#8217;s fundamentals look durable. When you add a portfolio of wholly-owned assets, meaningful free cash flow, a clear development runway, and a commitment to reducing leverage, it becomes clear: Red Rock Resorts is building more than just casinos.
It is building wealth for shareholders.
Finding good businesses that are actively paying down debt where insiders have skin in the game allows us to do exactly what private equity investors have done to rack up huge returns.
Editorial content from our expert contributors is intended to be information for the general public and not individualized investment advice. Editors/contributors are presenting their individual opinions and strategies, which are neither expressly nor impliedly approved or endorsed by Benzinga.
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2 Stocks That Show It Pays To Be A 'Pirate'

WIIM

Beyond Air shares are trading lower after the company reported mixed Q4 financial results.

Shares of AI cloud-computing provider CoreWeave Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRWV#NASDAQ">CRWV</a>) surged to a new all-time high on Tuesday, reaching $175.38 during the session despite a lack of company-specific news.
The stock's recent, powerful ascent continues a trend of marked growth since its March IPO, fueled by intense investor excitement around artificial intelligence infrastructure.
What To Know: Tuesday&#8217;s new peak comes just a day after a notable <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings/downgrades/25/06/45955639/coreweaves-290-rally-raises-valuation-fears-analyst-says-upside-has-been-priced-in">analyst downgrade</a>. On Monday, Bank of America&#8217;s Brad Sills shifted his rating on CoreWeave from Buy to Neutral, citing significant valuation concerns after the stock soared over 145% since its first-quarter results.
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While raising the price target substantially to $185, Sills suggested much of the near-term upside was already priced in. He also pointed to the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings/downgrades/25/06/45955639/coreweaves-290-rally-raises-valuation-fears-analyst-says-upside-has-been-priced-in">costly competition</a> from established tech giants.
Despite the cautionary note, the market&#8217;s bullish sentiment appears unshaken for now. Investors seem focused on the company's explosive fundamentals, including a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/25/06/45909493/coreweave-stock-crwv-calms-after-massive-ai-rally-whats-going-on">reported</a> 420% year-over-year first-quarter revenue increase and a massive $25.9 billion revenue backlog. 
Recent catalysts, such as its expanding $15.9 billion contract with OpenAI and its crucial role in a new Google-OpenAI deal, have solidified its <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/25/06/45909493/coreweave-stock-crwv-calms-after-massive-ai-rally-whats-going-on">position</a> as a key player, closely allied with GPU-maker Nvidia Corp.
CRWV Price Action: According to data from <a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/register174">Benzinga Pro</a>, CRWV is trading higher by 8.71% to $172.30 ahead of Tuesday&#8217;s session close. CRWV&#8217;s trading volume is 28.752 million shares, above its 100-day average volume of 21.995 million shares. CRWV has a 52-week high of $175.38 and a 52-week low of $33.52.
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<h1 class="wp-block-heading">How To Buy CRWV Stock</h1>
Besides going to a brokerage platform to purchase a share — or fractional share — of stock, you can also gain access to shares either by buying an exchange traded fund (ETF) that holds the stock itself, or by allocating to a strategy in your 401(k) that would seek to acquire shares in a mutual fund or other instrument.
For example, in CoreWeave&#8217;s case, it is in the Information Technology sector. An ETF will likely hold shares in many liquid and large companies that help track that sector, allowing an investor to gain exposure to the trends within that segment.
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CoreWeave (CRWV) Stock Hits New All-Time High Today: What's Going On?

Dividends

SITC

SITE Centers Corp Declares A Special Cash Distribution On Its Common Shares Of $1.50 Per Share Payable On July 15, 2025

Plains All American Pipeline, L.P. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PAA#NASDAQ">PAA</a>) and Plains GP Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PAGP#NASDAQ">PAGP</a>) (collectively, &quot;Plains&quot;) announced today that it has executed definitive agreements with Keyera Corp. (TSX:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KEY#TSX">KEY</a>) (&quot;Keyera&quot;) pursuant to which Plains will sell substantially all of its NGL business to Keyera for a total cash consideration of approximately $5.15 Billion CAD ($3.75 Billion USD).
The transaction is expected to close in the first quarter of 2026, and is subject to customary closing conditions, including regulatory approvals. As a result of the transaction, Plains will divest its Canadian NGL business but will retain substantially all NGL assets in the United States and will also retain all crude oil assets in Canada.
As of June 30, 2025, Plains will re-classify the NGL assets associated with the transaction as discontinued operations.

PAGP

Plains All American And Plains GP Holdings Execute Definitive Agreements To Sell NGL Business To Keyera For ~$3.75B

At a cursory glance, grocery giant Kroger Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KR#NYSE">KR</a>) doesn't seem to offer an appetizing thesis. Since early May, KR stock has struggled for traction amid a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/04/44916124/frozen-pizza-sales-surge-like-2009-recession-as-americans-cut-back-on-dining-out-amid-economic-strain">difficult economic environment</a>. Still, Kroger fundamentally benefits as one of the ideally positioned enterprises regarding the trade-down effect. Subsequently, management has an opportunity to reaffirm this message with this coming Friday's earnings disclosure.
If it's any indication, Wall Street seems generally optimistic about the grocer. As a consensus, analysts expect Kroger to report quarterly <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings/price-target/25/06/45968133/top-wall-street-forecasters-revamp-kroger-expectations-ahead-of-q1-earnings">earnings of $1.46 per share</a>, up from $1.43 in the year-ago period. Per data from <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard?tblci=GiBHQ5jGSz2tTIA8W0d9W_RJMHgkmUPdKPzylaI48Ac4RiCN1Vcomc3V5NGfyeiJATDviEo">Benzinga Pro</a>, covering experts also anticipate a modest increase in revenue to $45.31 billion, up from $45.27 billion one year ago.
Adding to the quiet enthusiasm for the company, Evercore ISI Group recently <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/06/45980196/evercore-isi-group-maintains-outperform-on-kroger-lowers-price-target-to-75">maintained its Outperform rating</a> on KR stock. Overall, analysts are in <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/KR/analyst-ratings">wait-and-see mode</a>, with a 3.1 consensus rating out of 5.
While it's always difficult to predict the market's response to earnings results, the key fundamental catalyst that Kroger enjoys is the trade-down <a href="https://www.chicagobooth.edu/review/why-trading-down-may-bias-our-picture-inflation">effect</a>. As the Chicago Booth Review wrote, "[w]hen times are tough, consumers have the option either to buy less of a product or to buy cheaper versions of it."
In Kroger's case, this phenomenon should be a net positive. When financial pressures weigh down on individuals, one of the easiest budget items to cut are discretionary items, such as going out to eat. Since humans still require nutrients irrespective of economic conditions, Kroger should be able to soak up the money that would have gone elsewhere.
Plus, if the trade-down effect positively impacted last quarter's numbers, management will have a strong narrative to share with investors. That's a fundamental reason why KR stock might break out of its current slump.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Statistical Backdrop Points To Potential Recovery In KR Stock</h2>
Although some of the storylines that support the bullish case for KR stock seem credible, narratives can be imprecise in terms of timing. But because investors tend to think in long-term frameworks, this imprecision isn't the biggest problem in the world. When analysts issue their 12-month price targets, the length of time affords a lot of flex for the thesis to pan out.
On the other end of the scale, trading (especially options) trading is a different animal altogether. Rather than focusing on the "why" of an investment, traders zero in on the "how" — how much, how fast, and most importantly, how likely. Stated differently, options trading, because of the underlying expiration date, centers on probabilities because the thesis must be accurate in magnitude (y-axis) and in time (x-axis).
In most practical applications, there are two categories of probabilities: derivative and conditional. The former calculates the odds of an outcome materializing across the entire distribution of the dataset. The latter conducts a similar calculation but for a specific subset within the data.
To use a baseball analogy, derivative probabilities are akin to a player's batting average over a whole season. Conditional probabilities represent situational batting averages, such as when there are runners in scoring position (RISP). Naturally, conditional probabilities are more useful for traders.
However, finance is a tricky beast because the standard measurement metrics — such as share price or earnings-based valuation ratios — are non-stationary; in other words, they change over time and context. Calculating conditional probabilities requires stationary measurement metrics, which is why compressing price action into market breadth sequences of accumulative and distributive sessions is necessary.
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Following such compression, the current demand profile of KR stock can be expressed as 3-7-D: three up weeks, seven down weeks, with a net negative trajectory across the 10-week period. While the balance of distributive sessions greatly outnumbers accumulative sessions, this sequence historically signals a reversal. In 65% of cases, the following week's price action results in upside, with a median return of 2.68%.
Depending on how the actual nuances shake out, KR stock could be on course to land between $67.80 to $68 in short order, perhaps a week or two.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">An Aggressive Bull Spread For The Checkout Lane</h2>
For those willing to roll the dice on a positive earnings result, the 65/68 bull call spread expiring July 3 delivers an intriguing risk-reward profile. This transaction involves buying the $65 call and simultaneously selling the $68 call, for a net debit paid of $149. Should KR stock rise through the short strike price ($68) at expiration, the maximum reward is $151, a payout of over 101%. Also, at time of writing, the breakeven price is $66.49.
What makes this trade tempting is the implied shift in sentiment regime. As a baseline, the chance that a long position in KR stock will be profitable over any given week is only 50.82%. However, the statistical response to the 3-7-D sequence creates a favorable matchup. If this were a ballgame, the manager would give the batter the go-ahead to swing.
To be sure, this doesn't guarantee a positive outcome. But from the context of binary market demand sequences, there's a solid chance of a reversal. Thus, speculators have an incentive to consider a bullish strategy.
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loanDepot And Onx Homes Launch ONX X+ Mortgage Joint Venture Serving Florida And Texas

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CLPT

On June 16, 2025, Clearpoint Neuro Entered Into A Lease Agreement With  BRE-BMR SCD To Expand Into Approximately 30,171 Square Feet Within A Life Science Building Located In San Diego, California

BMNR

BitMine shares are trading higher after the company completed a $16.35 million bitcoin purchase for its treasury.

StandardAero, a leading independent pure-play provider of aerospace engine aftermarket services, has recently renewed its longstanding relationship with Thai low-cost airline Nok Airlines Public Company Limited ("Nok Air") through the provision of CFM International CFM56-7B turbofan engine maintenance, repair &amp; overhaul (MRO) workscopes in support of the airline's fleet of Boeing 737-800 narrowbody aircraft.
StandardAero, a CFM International authorized CFM56-7B MRO provider, has already inducted two Nok Air CFM56-7B engines at its facility in Winnipeg, MB. Nok Air, which is famous for the bright yellow beaks on its aircraft, operates fourteen Boeing 737-800s, which are used for flights across Thailand, Southeast Asia, East Asia and South Asia.

SARO

StandardAero Renews CFM56-7B Engine MRO Agreement With Nok Air To Support Boeing 737-800 Fleet

La-Z-Boy shares are trading higher following a Q4 revenue beat despite soft guidance.

BitMine Immersion Technologies, Inc. ("BitMine" and the "Company") (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BMNR#NYSE">BMNR</a>), a technology company focused on the accumulation of Bitcoin for long-term investment, whether acquired by their Bitcoin mining operations or from the proceeds of capital raising transactions, today announced that it has completed all purchases of Bitcoin for its treasury from the proceeds of BitMine's recent offering of shares of common stock, which closed on Friday, June 6, 2025 The net proceeds to the Company from the offering after deducting fees and expenses was approximately $16.340 million, and the Company spent $16.347 million to buy 154.167 Bitcoin at an average price of $106,033.

BitMine Completes $16.347M Bitcoin Purchase For Treasury, Acquiring 154.167 BTC At An Average Price Of $106,033 Each

Guidance

La-Z-Boy Says 'Continued challenges in the housing market with stubbornly high mortgage rates and increased volatility in the global economy negatively influenced consumer sentiment and had an adverse impact on industry trends'

Third Coast&nbsp;Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TCBX#NASDAQ">TCBX</a>) (the "Company," "Third Coast," "we," "us," or "our"), today announced that its Board of Directors has authorized a new share repurchase program (the "Repurchase Program"). This Repurchase Program allows the Company to buy up to $30 million of its common stock and will expire on May 22, 2026. Non-objection from the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas related to the Repurchase Program was received June 16, 2025.

Buybacks

TCBX

Third Coast Bancshares Board Authorizes $30M Share Buyback, Expiry Set For May 22, 2026

Commodities

Press Releases

Vistra Connects Two Utility-Scale Solar Facilities to Grid and Extends Operations of Baldwin Power Plant in Response to Reliability Concerns in MISO

Vistra Announces Expansion of its Board of Directors with the Appointment of Rob Walters

Vistra to Report Full Year and Fourth Quarter 2024 Results on Feb. 27, 2025

Vistra Declares Dividend on Common Stock and Series A Preferred Stock

Vistra Reports Fourth Quarter and Full-Year 2024 Results

Vistra to Report First Quarter Results on May 7, 2025

Vistra Declares Dividend on Common Stock, Series B Preferred Stock and Series C Preferred Stock

Vistra Reports First Quarter 2025 Results

Vistra to Acquire Natural Gas Assets, Building on Industry-Leading Generation Portfolio to Better Serve Customers

Thermal Coal's Price Drops To Four-Year Low

AleAnna

Central Puerto S.A. American Depositary Shares (each represents ten Common Shares)

Date	Put/Call	Strike Price	Exp Date	DTE	Trade Vol	Day Vol	Vol / OI	OI	Trade Type	Sentiment
03:30 PMJun 10, 2025	CALL	$170.00	Aug 15, 2025	58	1594	544	191	836	SWEEP	BULLISH
09:34 AMJun 05, 2025	PUT	$150.00	Jul 18, 2025	30	2002	2000	53	3813	SWEEP	BEARISH

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