Vistra Option Alert: Apr 17 $190 Calls at the Bid: 751 vs 8122 OI; Earnings 2/27 Before Open 

Vistra Option Alert: Apr 17 $190 Calls at the Bid: 751 @ $10.7 vs 8122 OI; Earnings 2/27 Before Open Ref=$171.01

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비스트라(NYSE:VST)는 목요일(27일)에 개장 전 4분기 실적을 발표할 예정이다. 월가는 비스트라 주당순이익이 1.52달러, 매출이 37억 9천만 달러에 이를 것으로 예상하고 있다.

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Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) stock's wild ride in 2024 has been painful for its leveraged ETFs, and now, the charts are flashing a classic technical red flag: the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/death-cross">dreaded Death Cross</a>.
Both the Direxion Daily TSLA Bull 2X Shares (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLL#NASDAQ">TSLL</a>) and the GraniteShares 2x Long TSLA Daily ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLR#NASDAQ">TSLR</a>) have succumbed to this bearish indicator, raising the question: Are things about to get worse, or is this the perfect contrarian bullish signal?
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Tesla&#8217;s Stagnation Weighs On TSLL, TSLR</h2>
Tesla stock is down over 30% year-to-date and has shed 7% in the past month, leaving its leveraged ETFs in the dust. TSLL is down nearly 60% YTD, while TSLR is off by almost 59%.
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A Death Cross, where the 50-day moving average falls below the 200-day moving average, has materialized for both ETFs, typically signaling a prolonged downside.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Mixed Signals: A Rebound On The Horizon?</h2>
Despite the ominous chart patterns, there are glimmers of hope. 
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Tesla stock, at $266.18 is above its 20-day simple moving averages (SMAs), indicating short-term buying pressure. The same holds true for TSLL and TSLR, where prices have recently climbed above their 20-day SMAs. 
Historically, leveraged ETFs can stage vicious comebacks when the underlying stock finds its footing.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Death Cross Or Buying Opportunity?</h2>
With Tesla's trend stagnating but not collapsing, traders are left with a classic dilemma: Should they ride the bearish momentum or bet on a turnaround?
If Tesla stock continues to show strength above its shorter-term moving averages, a short squeeze in TSLL and TSLR could be on the table. 
However, if the Death Cross holds true, the pain might not be over.
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Goldman Sachs analyst Alexander Blostein maintains Ares Management (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARES#NYSE">ARES</a>) with a Buy and lowers the price target from $188 to $166.

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Goldman Sachs Maintains Buy on Ares Management, Lowers Price Target to $166

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 Communication Services 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>ROKU</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>10/17/25</td>
<td>$60.00</td>
<td>$74.6K</td>
<td>1.8K</td>
<td>1.4K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>META</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>04/11/25</td>
<td>$580.00</td>
<td>$32.1K</td>
<td>1.4K</td>
<td>1.2K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DIS</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$105.00</td>
<td>$29.8K</td>
<td>1.9K</td>
<td>307</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ASTS</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>08/15/25</td>
<td>$25.00</td>
<td>$27.8K</td>
<td>2.5K</td>
<td>241</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>VZ</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/20/26</td>
<td>$42.00</td>
<td>$37.1K</td>
<td>2.0K</td>
<td>177</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NFLX</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$850.00</td>
<td>$72.9K</td>
<td>103</td>
<td>52</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GOOG</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/17/27</td>
<td>$200.00</td>
<td>$32.1K</td>
<td>318</td>
<td>18</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These bullet-by-bullet explanations have been constructed using the accompanying table. 
• Regarding ROKU (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ROKU#NASDAQ">ROKU</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 197 day(s) on October 17, 2025. Parties traded 79 contract(s) at a $60.00 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 $74.6K, with a price of $945.0 per contract. There were 1830 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1445 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For META (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 8 day(s) on April 11, 2025. This event was a transfer of 60 contract(s) at a $580.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $32.1K, with a price of $535.0 per contract. There were 1434 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1288 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For DIS (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIS#NYSE">DIS</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 43 day(s) on May 16, 2025. This event was a transfer of 21 contract(s) at a $105.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $29.8K, with a price of $1420.0 per contract. There were 1994 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 307 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding ASTS (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ASTS#NASDAQ">ASTS</a>), we observe a call option sweep with neutral sentiment. It expires in 134 day(s) on August 15, 2025. Parties traded 61 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 $27.8K, with a price of $457.0 per contract. There were 2534 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 241 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For VZ (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VZ#NYSE">VZ</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 351 day(s) on March 20, 2026. This event was a transfer of 143 contract(s) at a $42.00 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 $37.1K, with a price of $260.0 per contract. There were 2070 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 177 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For NFLX (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NFLX#NASDAQ">NFLX</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 652 day(s) on January 15, 2027. This event was a transfer of 6 contract(s) at a $850.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $72.9K, with a price of $12165.0 per contract. There were 103 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 52 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding GOOG (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>), we observe a call option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 805 day(s) on June 17, 2027. Parties traded 18 contract(s) at a $200.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $32.1K, with a price of $1785.0 per contract. There were 318 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 18 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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7 Communication Services Stocks Whale Activity In Today's Session

This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders often look for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges away from its normal worth. Abnormal amounts of trading activity could push option prices to hyperbolic or underperforming levels. 
Here's the list of options activity happening in today's session: 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>TSLA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>04/04/25</td>
<td>$270.00</td>
<td>$26.8K</td>
<td>9.5K</td>
<td>84.8K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMZN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>04/04/25</td>
<td>$187.50</td>
<td>$45.3K</td>
<td>4.8K</td>
<td>12.5K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$10.00</td>
<td>$107.5K</td>
<td>5.7K</td>
<td>3.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SBUX</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$80.00</td>
<td>$25.4K</td>
<td>2.8K</td>
<td>956</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GME</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$85.00</td>
<td>$146.6K</td>
<td>87</td>
<td>540</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>WYNN</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$95.00</td>
<td>$1.0 million</td>
<td>819</td>
<td>461</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>RH</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>04/04/25</td>
<td>$220.00</td>
<td>$34.7K</td>
<td>350</td>
<td>303</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BABA</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/19/25</td>
<td>$135.00</td>
<td>$146.2K</td>
<td>559</td>
<td>254</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MELI</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>04/04/25</td>
<td>$1930.00</td>
<td>$26.2K</td>
<td>28</td>
<td>22</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These bullet-by-bullet explanations have been constructed using the accompanying table. 
• Regarding TSLA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 1 day(s) on April 4, 2025. Parties traded 49 contract(s) at a $270.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 14 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $26.8K, with a price of $550.0 per contract. There were 9542 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 84887 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For AMZN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 1 day(s) on April 4, 2025. This event was a transfer of 498 contract(s) at a $187.50 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $45.3K, with a price of $91.0 per contract. There were 4896 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 12545 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For GT (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GT#NASDAQ">GT</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 288 day(s) on January 16, 2026. This event was a transfer of 500 contract(s) at a $10.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 5 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $107.5K, with a price of $215.0 per contract. There were 5717 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 3060 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding SBUX (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SBUX#NASDAQ">SBUX</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 169 day(s) on September 19, 2025. Parties traded 56 contract(s) at a $80.00 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 $25.4K, with a price of $455.0 per contract. There were 2847 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 956 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For GME (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GME#NYSE">GME</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 288 day(s) on January 16, 2026. This event was a transfer of 23 contract(s) at a $85.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $146.6K, with a price of $6375.0 per contract. There were 87 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 540 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For WYNN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WYNN#NASDAQ">WYNN</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 78 day(s) on June 20, 2025. This event was a transfer of 461 contract(s) at a $95.00 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 $1.0 million, with a price of $2183.0 per contract. There were 819 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 461 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For RH (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RH#NYSE">RH</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 1 day(s) on April 4, 2025. This event was a transfer of 5 contract(s) at a $220.00 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 $34.7K, with a price of $6949.0 per contract. There were 350 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 303 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For BABA (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BABA#NYSE">BABA</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 260 day(s) on December 19, 2025. This event was a transfer of 74 contract(s) at a $135.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 19 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $146.2K, with a price of $1980.0 per contract. There were 559 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 254 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For MELI (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MELI#NASDAQ">MELI</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be neutral, expiring in 1 day(s) on April 4, 2025. This event was a transfer of 20 contract(s) at a $1930.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $26.2K, with a price of $1310.0 per contract. There were 28 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 22 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more about unusual options activity</a>. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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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 Information Technology 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>MSTR</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>04/04/25</td>
<td>$270.00</td>
<td>$36.2K</td>
<td>2.5K</td>
<td>21.2K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AAPL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>04/04/25</td>
<td>$217.50</td>
<td>$29.6K</td>
<td>2.6K</td>
<td>9.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>WULF</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>04/11/25</td>
<td>$2.50</td>
<td>$31.5K</td>
<td>179</td>
<td>5.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NVDA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$110.00</td>
<td>$137.9K</td>
<td>18.5K</td>
<td>5.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CSCO</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$52.50</td>
<td>$173.0K</td>
<td>2.7K</td>
<td>2.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ZS</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/18/26</td>
<td>$170.00</td>
<td>$2.8 million</td>
<td>11</td>
<td>1.9K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ORCL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>08/15/25</td>
<td>$120.00</td>
<td>$35.1K</td>
<td>134</td>
<td>1.2K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>IBM</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$230.00</td>
<td>$256.2K</td>
<td>1.1K</td>
<td>568</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MU</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
<td>$128.6K</td>
<td>14.0K</td>
<td>522</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>STM</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$18.00</td>
<td>$39.6K</td>
<td>534</td>
<td>201</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These bullet-by-bullet explanations have been constructed using the accompanying table. 
• For MSTR (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSTR#NASDAQ">MSTR</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 1 day(s) on April 4, 2025. This event was a transfer of 100 contract(s) at a $270.00 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 $36.2K, with a price of $363.0 per contract. There were 2550 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 21202 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding AAPL (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 1 day(s) on April 4, 2025. Parties traded 2281 contract(s) at a $217.50 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 36 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $29.6K, with a price of $13.0 per contract. There were 2608 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 9112 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding WULF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WULF#NASDAQ">WULF</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 8 day(s) on April 11, 2025. Parties traded 2240 contract(s) at a $2.50 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 22 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $31.5K, with a price of $14.0 per contract. There were 179 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 5198 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding NVDA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 43 day(s) on May 16, 2025. Parties traded 310 contract(s) at a $110.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 10 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $137.9K, with a price of $445.0 per contract. There were 18536 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 5103 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding CSCO (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CSCO#NASDAQ">CSCO</a>), we observe a put option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 169 day(s) on September 19, 2025. Parties traded 1000 contract(s) at a $52.50 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $173.0K, with a price of $173.0 per contract. There were 2747 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2051 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For ZS (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ZS#NASDAQ">ZS</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 441 day(s) on June 18, 2026. This event was a transfer of 1336 contract(s) at a $170.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $2.8 million, with a price of $2145.0 per contract. There were 11 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1959 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding ORCL (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ORCL#NYSE">ORCL</a>), we observe a call option sweep with neutral sentiment. It expires in 134 day(s) on August 15, 2025. Parties traded 14 contract(s) at a $120.00 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 $35.1K, with a price of $2510.0 per contract. There were 134 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1283 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding IBM (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IBM#NYSE">IBM</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 43 day(s) on May 16, 2025. Parties traded 350 contract(s) at a $230.00 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 $256.2K, with a price of $731.0 per contract. There were 1151 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 568 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding MU (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MU#NASDAQ">MU</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 78 day(s) on June 20, 2025. Parties traded 80 contract(s) at a $90.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 10 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $128.6K, with a price of $1607.0 per contract. There were 14050 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 522 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding STM (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/STM#NYSE">STM</a>), we observe a put option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 288 day(s) on January 16, 2026. Parties traded 200 contract(s) at a $18.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $39.6K, with a price of $198.0 per contract. There were 534 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 201 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 Information Technology Stocks Whale Activity In Today's Session

For more than two decades now, the Schedule 13D filing has been a quiet beacon for value hunters searching the markets for opportunity. When an activist investor files this document with the SEC, they are not merely declaring ownership of a significant stake. They are announcing intent. And in the world of investing, intent from the right party can be worth its weight in gold.
Let us be perfectly clear about something.
The initial market reaction to these filings, typically a price jump of 5 percent to 10 percent, is merely the opening act. The real performance, the one that builds genuine wealth, unfolds over the subsequent years. This is where patient capital finds its reward.
The evidence supports this assertion overwhelmingly. Academic research from Brav, Klein &amp; Zur, Greenwood &amp; Schor, and numerous others have demonstrated that companies targeted by activist investors tend to outperform the broader market by 10 percent or more in the year following a 13D filing.
That is the excess return above what the indexes earn.
When these campaigns culminate in a sale or breakup of the company, returns can surge even higher, sometimes exceeding 20 percent above market performance. This is not speculation. This is documented history.
Consider what happens when seasoned activists like Carl Icahn, Paul Singer, or Jeff Smith file these documents. Their 13D is not bureaucratic paperwork but a starting signal for substantial change.
Whether through cost reduction, divestiture of underperforming assets, or simply holding management accountable for years of mediocre results, these activists serve as catalysts for value creation that might otherwise remain dormant for years, possibly decades.
The Canadian Pacific Railway saga illustrates this perfectly.
When Bill Ackman filed his 13D in 2011, it set in motion a transformation that saw the stock more than triple by 2014. This exceptional return was not about market excitement surrounding the initial filing. It was about installing appropriate leadership, implementing operational efficiency, and executing strategies that previous management had resisted.
Such campaigns transform patient capital into significant wealth.
Not every activist effort succeeds, of course. The JCPenney situation serves as a sobering reminder of this reality.
However, the aggregate data reveals that thoughtful, persistent activist involvement typically unlocks substantial value.
This is particularly true in traditionally sleepy sectors such as real estate, industrial conglomerates, and insurance, where management often operates without significant external pressure.
As a value investor my perpetual search is for two critical elements: a margin of safety and a catalyst for recognition.
Activist 13D filings frequently provide both.
When a proven activist with a strong track record targets a company trading at a substantial discount to book value or replacement cost, you are not looking at speculation. You are looking at a defined roadmap to value realization.
This approach requires selectivity and patience. Not every filing warrants attention.
The identity of the filer, their stated objectives, and their historical track record matter tremendously. Equally important is allowing sufficient time, often 12 to 24 months, for the investment thesis to develop.
Those seeking immediate gratification might be better served elsewhere.
For investors focused on building wealth methodically, however, studying activist campaigns and their 13D filings offers a compelling opportunity.
A recent example worth monitoring involves Converium Capital, which recently disclosed increased share purchases in Franklin Street Properties (Ticker: FSP), a real estate investment trust focused on office properties.
Converium Capital operates as a Canadian asset manager employing multiple strategies to generate positive, uncorrelated returns across various market environments.
Their approach focuses on distressed and event-driven opportunities globally across the capital structure.
Franklin Street Properties, trading on the NYSE under the ticker FSP, concentrates primarily on suburban office properties in U.S. Sunbelt and select core markets.
Headquartered in Massachusetts, the REIT has historically acquired institutional-quality office buildings in markets characterized by strong demographic trends and robust business environments.
The portfolio currently emphasizes properties in Texas, Colorado, Georgia, North Carolina, and Florida.
Traditionally, FSP focused on mid-to-large Class A office buildings with stable tenancy and long-term lease agreements.
However, the significant decline in office demand following the COVID-19 pandemic necessitated a fundamental strategic reassessment.
Beginning in 2021, FSP initiated an aggressive asset disposition program designed to reduce leverage, enhance liquidity, and improve operational flexibility. The company pivoted from its previous acquisition-driven growth model toward portfolio optimization and shareholder capital returns.
This disposition strategy has been central to FSP&#8217;s transformation. Since 2021, the company has sold over $1 billion in office assets, applying proceeds primarily to debt reduction while supporting modest share repurchases and dividends.
&nbsp;Management has targeted non-core or underperforming properties, particularly those with high vacancy rates or significant upcoming lease expirations.
While this approach has successfully reduced leverage, it has concurrently resulted in significant revenue and funds from operations (FFO) declines. Both portfolio size and cash flow have contracted substantially, raising legitimate questions about long-term scalability and market competitiveness.
The financial performance reflects these challenges.
Occupancy rates remain under pressure, hovering in the mid-70 percent range, below pre-pandemic levels.
Management has implemented enhanced broker incentives and tenant improvement packages to stimulate leasing activity, though market conditions remain difficult.
FSP maintains a modest quarterly dividend, reflecting a cautious capital allocation approach. FFO per share continues to decline, and the REIT trades at a substantial discount to net asset value, reflecting investor skepticism regarding both the broader office market recovery and the company specific value proposition.
The depressed valuation, elevated general and administrative costs relative to industry peers, and disappointing stock performance have attracted activist attention from Converium and other shareholders.
These investors advocate for enhanced capital returns, governance improvements, and potentially complete liquidation of assets.
The board has responded with several shareholder-friendly initiatives, including governance reforms, improved disclosure practices, and formal consideration of strategic alternatives.
Management has expressed openness to exploring additional asset sales, joint ventures, and other liquidity-enhancing measures, though stopping short of endorsing complete liquidation or company sale.
FSP&#8217;s future remains closely tied to suburban office market recovery and successful execution of further asset sales without excessive harm to its income base.
The REIT faces continued challenges from remote work trends, rising interest rates, and competitive leasing environments.
However, activist involvement and the significant discount to net asset value may provide both a valuation floor and catalyst for meaningful change.
Franklin Street Properties represents a deeply discounted, asset-rich REIT undergoing strategic transformation. Investors should closely monitor further asset sales, leasing performance, and activist developments, as these factors will likely determine whether substantial value can be unlocked in coming quarters.
For patient value investors, this situation exemplifies the potential opportunity presented by activist involvement. The deep discount to asset value provides a margin of safety, while activist pressure serves as a potential catalyst for recognition of that value. As with all such situations, the most significant returns will likely accrue not to those reacting to headlines, but to those who understand the long-term implications and possess the patience to allow the transformation to unfold.

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Roth MKM analyst Mike Niehuser maintains Idaho Strategic Resources (AMEX:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IDR#AMEX">IDR</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $16.5 to $17.5.

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The retail sector is under heavy selling pressure on Thursday as Wall Street digests President Donald Trump's tougher-than-anticipated <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/25/04/44626421/trumps-reign-of-tariffs-unleashes-d-day-on-wall-street-analyst-warns-of-stagflation-risk">tariff plan.&nbsp;</a>
What To Know: Trump on Wednesday announced sweeping tariffs aimed at reshaping global trade and boosting American manufacturing, including a universal 10% tariff on all imports starting April 5 and&nbsp; significantly higher rates targeting around 60 countries deemed &#8220;major offenders&#8221; for imposing barriers on U.S. goods.&nbsp;
Many retailers and brands manufacture goods in China and Vietnam which now have effective tariffs rates of 54% and 46%, respectively. Stocks of companies that rely heavily on imports are experiencing significant declines as Wall Street digests the implications of the new tariff structure.&nbsp;
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S&amp;P Global analysts recently warned that steep tariffs would affect retailers disproportionately and more severely than they had in the past.&nbsp;
&#8220;Broad-based tariffs could hurt more U.S. consumer products and retail companies this time around than in 2018,&#8221; analysts wrote.&nbsp;
&#8220;Price increases will be harder to pass along to the consumer this time around because of the recent inflation cycle and already weak consumer environment,&#8221; the analysts wrote, per The Street.&nbsp;
Approximately, one-third of footwear imports come in the U.S. from Vietnam, according to the Footwear Distributors and Retailers of America. Shares of footwear companies who manufacture in Vietnam, including Nike, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NKE#NYSE">NKE</a>) and UGGS-parent Deckers Outdoor Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DECK#NYSE">DECK</a>) were down dramatically on Thursday.&nbsp;
Best Buy, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BBY#NYSE">BBY</a>) stock was on track for its worst day since March 2020. The electronics retailer sources approximately 60% of its goods from China with goods from Mexico also making up a significant percentage, <a href="https://www.thestreet.com/investing/stocks/s-p-global-reveals-stocks-hit-hardest-by-tariffs">according</a> to S&amp;P Global.&nbsp;
Five Below, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FIVE#NASDAQ">FIVE</a>) also imports a large share of its goods and saw its stock price fall nearly 30% in Thursday's midday trading.&nbsp;
Lululemon Athletica, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LULU#NASDAQ">LULU</a>) sources approximately 40% of its products from Vietnam and 17% from Cambodia, according <a href="https://qz.com/lululemon-nike-deckers-american-eagle-tariffs-1851774516">to data</a> from Quartz. Both countries have been hit with steep tariff rates &#8211; 46% for Vietnam and 49% for Cambodia.&nbsp;
William Blair analyst Sharon Zackfia said in a note Thursday that the tariffs could result in a 7% hit to Lululemon's margins if the company takes no action.&nbsp;
Several other retail stocks were tumbling in Thursday's midday trading, including:&nbsp;
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<li>American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AEO#NYSE">AEO</a>)&nbsp;</li>
<li>Capri Holdings Limited (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CPRI#NYSE">CPRI</a>)&nbsp;</li>
<li>Gap, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GAP#NYSE">GAP</a>)&nbsp;</li>
<li>Macy&#8217;s Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/M#NYSE">M</a>)&nbsp;</li>
<li>Ralph Lauren Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RL#NYSE">RL</a>)&nbsp;</li>
<li>Under Armour, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UA#NYSE">UA</a>)&nbsp;</li>
<li>Urban Outfitters, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/URBN#NASDAQ">URBN</a>)&nbsp;</li>
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Cryptocurrency traders on social media are debating whether a hypothetical Harris presidency may have been a better long-term outcome for the sector, given the poor performance of cryptocurrencies since <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/03/44335357/donald-trumps-official-meme-coin-worth-14-5-billion-on-inauguration-day-is-down-to-2-3-billion">President Trump took office.</a>
What Happened: Pseudonymous trader Pickle <a href="https://x.com/Pickle_cRypto/status/1907741314072109502">outlined</a> a "what-if" scenario in a post on X on Thursday, comparing how cryptocurrencies would have performed if Kamala Harris had won the presidency. 
He posits that regulatory pressures would have remained high, likely driving Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) down to the high $50,000s from $70,000 before a gradual recovery. 
With softer monetary policy, markets could have seen a later peak in 2025—but without Trump's pro-crypto influence, there would be no Official Trump (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/">TRUMP</a>) coin narrative or aggressive crypto deregulation.
Bullish catalysts arrived early under Presdient Trump, leading to a sharp rally.
Lacking new narratives, the market has started trending downward, with full retrace of the rally possible.
That said, the lack of an early blow-off top in equities could provide a stronger base for a later crypto surge, ultimately setting up a more sustainable bull run, the trader argues.
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Why It Matters: Web3 researcher Wale Swoosh <a href="https://x.com/waleswoosh/status/1907703447958208880">highlighted</a> that nearly all major cryptocurrencies have posted negative returns since the start of 2025: Bitcoin has dropped 11.7%, while Ethereum (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/eth/usd">ETH</a>) is down 46% and XRP 2.4%. Dogecoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/doge/usd">DOGE</a>) and Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/shib/usd">SHIB</a>) are down 48% and 42.9%, respectively.
What's Next: The traders predict a flat market with occasional mean reversion pumps before a stronger move in late summer or early Q3 as the current uncertainty clears.
The initial Trump-driven boost was a one-time event—from here, market movements will depend on policy negotiations and settlements. 
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Everyone's got an opinion on how much you should have saved by your 30s—but <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/03/44515286/kevin-oleary-paid-a-woman-on-shark-tank-250k-to-get-her-out-of-here-then-made-millions-off-idea-he-called-stupid">Kevin O'Leary</a> isn't just tossing around vague advice. The "Shark Tank" investor wrote in an <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/posts/kevinolearytv_i-tell-young-people-all-the-time-by-the-activity-7231315882310844416-BPTV?utm_source=share&amp;utm_medium=member_ios&amp;rcm=ACoAAEnzlp0BqT3cx6h7khRFEpFHGbDDyQJS3E8">August LinkedIn post</a>:
"I tell young people all the time, by the time you hit 33 years old you should have at least $100,000 saved somewhere. Make that your goal. That&#8217;s the age when it&#8217;s really time to start getting FOCUSED on saving. You want to be in a good place when you&#8217;re 65, but it starts now!"
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That number might sound ambitious, especially in today's economy, but it lines up with what other financial heavyweights are preaching. Fidelity recommends having at least one year's salary banked by age 30, then doubling it by 35. T. Rowe Price suggests saving 15% of your income every year starting in your 20s. In other words—$100,000 isn't some wild outlier. It's more like the bare minimum to stay in the game.
The question is, can you actually get there?
Let's say you earn $55,000 a year. You'd need to save around $450 a month for ten years straight—not including investment returns—to cross that six-figure line. It's tight, but doable with a 401(k) match, no major debt, and some serious consistency. But it's not just about the number. It's about what that first $100,000 represents.
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The <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/25/02/43759618/charlie-munger-said-the-hardest-part-of-getting-rich-is-the-first-100000-but-from-there-it-snowballs-and-you-can-ease-off-the-gas">late Charlie Munger</a> put it plainly back in the 1990s: "The first $100,000 is a b&#x2A;&#x2A;&#x2A;, but you gotta do it."&#x2A; He wasn't being dramatic—he was being real. That first milestone is what flips the switch. After that, compounding steps in, and the heavy lifting shifts from your paycheck to your portfolio. With a 7% return, $100,000 invested at 33 turns into over $760,000 by retirement—with zero additional contributions.
Some experts say the first $100,000 isn't just a financial milestone—it's a psychological one. It proves you can delay gratification, build habits, and actually stick to a plan. That kind of discipline pays off way beyond your bank balance.
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O'Leary didn't say you need it in any one place. He's not pushing stocks over crypto or preaching about index funds versus real estate. In fact, he's spoken publicly about owning Bitcoin, calling it a legitimate asset class and even part of his long-term portfolio. Still, he's been clear it's not about choosing the "right" vehicle—it's about having the discipline to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/25/03/44180050/kevin-o-leary-says-if-you-want-personal-freedom-you-need-5m-not-in-stocks-or-real-estate-but-liquid-cash-and-thats-the-minimum">put money somewhere and let it grow</a>. Whether it's in a Roth IRA or a Bitcoin wallet, the key is getting started early.
So whether you hit $100,000 at 33, 38, or 43, the point is to start. Because in the long run, it's not the perfect plan that wins—it's the one you actually follow.
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MercadoLibre, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MELI#NASDAQ">MELI</a>) is little changed Thursday. The stock has been in a downtrend, and there is a good chance it will continue to move lower. The stock has broken support around $1,945, and this can be a bearish dynamic.
Our team of technical analysts has made it our Stock of the Day.
Support is a price level or range where there is a significant amount of buy interest. There is as many, or maybe even more, shares to be bought as there are to be sold. This is why downtrends end or pause when they reach support.
You can see on the chart that the $1,945 level was support in early March.
Sometimes stocks reverse and rally after reaching support, like MercadoLibre did then. This happens when some of the buyers who created to support raise their bid prices to get ahead of other buyers. This can lead to a snowball effect as other buyers do the same. This forces the stock higher.
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But sometimes when a stock reaches support, the sellers eventually overpower the buyers and push the price lower. When this happens, traders say the support has ‘broken.' This just happened with MercadoLibre.
This isn't merely symbolic. It illustrates an important dynamic. It shows that the traders and investors who created the support with their buy orders have either finished or canceled them.
With this large amount of demand taken out of the market, the stage could be set for a move lower. People who wish to sell will be forced to be aggressive and push the stock down if they want to draw buyers back into the market.
If MercadoLibre trends lower, there is a good chance the next support level will be around the $1,800 level. This level was support in January, and there tends to be support at levels that previously had been support.
There are people who sold their shares at the support that regretted doing so when the price rallied after. Some of them vowed to buy their shares back if they could eventually get them at the same price they were sold.
So, if the stock reaches the $1,800 level they will place buy orders. If there are enough of them, it will create support at the level again.
At this point, some traders would consider buying. They will be expecting a rally off the support.
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