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Abercrombie & Fitch (NYSE:ANF) 株価情報, 空売り情報

Abercrombie & Fitch

Abercrombie & Fitch Co is a specialty retailer that sells casual clothing, personal-care products, and accessories for men, women, and children. It sells direct to consumers through its stores and websites, which include the Abercrombie & Fitch, Abercrombie kids, and Hollister brands. Most stores are in the United States, but the company does have many stores in Canada, Europe, and Asia. All stores are leased. Abercrombie ships to well over 100 countries via its websites. The company sources its merchandise from dozens of vendors that are primarily located in Asia and Central America. Abercrombie has two distribution centers in Ohio to support its North American operations. It uses third-party distributors for sales in Europe and Asia.

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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 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 Consumer Discretionary 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>TSLA</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>02/07/25</td>
<td>$380.00</td>
<td>$26.6K</td>
<td>6.6K</td>
<td>38.9K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CPNG</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$30.00</td>
<td>$105.0K</td>
<td>398</td>
<td>10.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMZN</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>02/07/25</td>
<td>$225.00</td>
<td>$36.0K</td>
<td>4.1K</td>
<td>3.3K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PDD</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$95.00</td>
<td>$25.0K</td>
<td>7.6K</td>
<td>2.6K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BABA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/19/25</td>
<td>$140.00</td>
<td>$300.0K</td>
<td>11.5K</td>
<td>873</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>RIVN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$20.00</td>
<td>$32.0K</td>
<td>29.0K</td>
<td>564</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>XPEV</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>02/14/25</td>
<td>$15.50</td>
<td>$44.9K</td>
<td>126</td>
<td>549</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ANF</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$135.00</td>
<td>$38.6K</td>
<td>927</td>
<td>374</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>RCL</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$240.00</td>
<td>$67.5K</td>
<td>465</td>
<td>218</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>LULU</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$400.00</td>
<td>$360.6K</td>
<td>556</td>
<td>129</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These itemized elaborations have been created using the accompanying table. 
• For TSLA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 4 day(s) on February 7, 2025. This event was a transfer of 24 contract(s) at a $380.00 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 $26.6K, with a price of $1110.0 per contract. There were 6618 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 38990 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding CPNG (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CPNG#NYSE">CPNG</a>), we observe a call option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 102 day(s) on May 16, 2025. Parties traded 3000 contract(s) at a $30.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $105.0K, with a price of $35.0 per contract. There were 398 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 10198 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 put option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 4 day(s) on February 7, 2025. This event was a transfer of 130 contract(s) at a $225.00 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 $36.0K, with a price of $277.0 per contract. There were 4101 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 3303 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding PDD (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PDD#NASDAQ">PDD</a>), we observe a put option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 18 day(s) on February 21, 2025. Parties traded 250 contract(s) at a $95.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $25.0K, with a price of $100.0 per contract. There were 7644 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2644 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding BABA (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BABA#NYSE">BABA</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 319 day(s) on December 19, 2025. Parties traded 500 contract(s) at a $140.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 41 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $300.0K, with a price of $600.0 per contract. There were 11581 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 873 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For RIVN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RIVN#NASDAQ">RIVN</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 347 day(s) on January 16, 2026. This event was a transfer of 201 contract(s) at a $20.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 4 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $32.0K, with a price of $159.0 per contract. There were 29040 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 564 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For XPEV (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XPEV#NYSE">XPEV</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 11 day(s) on February 14, 2025. This event was a transfer of 454 contract(s) at a $15.50 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 $44.9K, with a price of $99.0 per contract. There were 126 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 549 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For ANF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ANF#NYSE">ANF</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 46 day(s) on March 21, 2025. This event was a transfer of 99 contract(s) at a $135.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $38.6K, with a price of $390.0 per contract. There were 927 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 374 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding RCL (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RCL#NYSE">RCL</a>), we observe a put option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 46 day(s) on March 21, 2025. Parties traded 150 contract(s) at a $240.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $67.5K, with a price of $450.0 per contract. There were 465 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 218 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For LULU (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LULU#NASDAQ">LULU</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 347 day(s) on January 16, 2026. This event was a transfer of 50 contract(s) at a $400.00 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 $360.6K, with a price of $7200.0 per contract. There were 556 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 129 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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Abercrombie &amp; Fitch's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ANF#NYSE">ANF</a>) short percent of float has fallen 14.68% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 3.69 million shares sold short, which is 13.37% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 1.35 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock/">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/short-interest">List of the most shorted stocks</a>
<h3>Abercrombie &amp; Fitch Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1738086323_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Abercrombie &amp; Fitch has declined since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to rise in the near-term but traders should be aware that less shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Abercrombie &amp; Fitch's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Abercrombie &amp; Fitch's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 11.70%, which means the company has more short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze/">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.

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Looking Into Abercrombie & Fitch's Recent Short Interest

Abercrombie &amp; Fitch (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ANF#NYSE">ANF</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 5 years by 36.02% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 49.16%. Currently, Abercrombie &amp; Fitch has a market capitalization of $6.45 billion. 
Buying $1000 In ANF: If an investor had bought $1000 of ANF stock 5 years ago, it would be worth $7,602.41 today based on a price of $128.08 for ANF at the time of writing.
<h3>Abercrombie &amp; Fitch's Performance Over Last 5 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1737645343_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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Wall Street had a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/01/43068335/wall-street-rallies-as-inflation-fears-recede-banks-smash-earnings-bitcoin-reclaims-100000-this-week-in-the-markets">strong rally last week</a>, driven by a combination of easing core inflation, a Gaza ceasefire agreement and robust bank earnings. Major indices closed the week with impressive gains: the S&amp;P 500 was up 2.9%, the Dow Jones climbed 3.7% and the Nasdaq Composite advanced 2.4%.
Needless to say, several ETFs also cashed in on the upbeat market environment. Here are five ETFs that ended the week on Jan. 17 on a happy note.
Direxion Daily Real Estate Bull 3X Shares (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DRN#NYSE">DRN</a>) Weekly gain: 15.25% Focus: Tracks U.S. REITs, offering a short-term view of the U.S. real estate sector. Expense Ratio: 1.01%
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Weekly Gain: 13.28% Focus: Tracks MicroStrategy's share price while generating income. Expense Ratio: 0.99% 
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">First Trust SkyBridge Crypto Industry &amp; Digital Economy ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRPT#NYSE">CRPT</a>)</h1>
Weekly Gain: 13.20% Focus: Invests in crypto-related industries, with Coinbase Global Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COIN#NASDAQ">COIN</a>) as its top holding. Expense Ratio: 0.85% 
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">ProShares Ultra Industrials (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UXI#NYSE">UXI</a>)</h1>
Weekly Gain: 11.3% Focus: Tracks the Dow Jones U.S. Industrials Index. General Electric Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GE#NYSE">GE</a>) and Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CAT#NYSE">CAT</a>) are among its top holdings. Expense Ratio: 0.75% 
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">ProShares Ultra SmallCap600 (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SAA#NYSE">SAA</a>)</h1>
Weekly Gain: 8.9% Focus: Mirrors the S&amp;P SmallCap 600 Index and includes stocks of companies like Abercrombie &amp; Fitch Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ANF#NYSE">ANF</a>) and Fabrinet (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FN#NYSE">FN</a>) in its portfolio. Expense Ratio: 0.75%
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">What Drove Markets</h1>
While December&#8217;s annual inflation ticked up slightly to 2.9%, the increase came within market expectations, which served as a hope for a potentially dovish stance from the Federal Reserve. Retail sales rose by 0.4% in December, below the expected 0.6%, further fanning speculation of slower rate hikes.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/global/25/01/43076662/three-hostages-cross-into-israeli-territory-after-471-days-as-ceasefire-begins">Three Hostages Cross Into Israeli Territory After 471 Days as Ceasefire Begins</a>
In geopolitical news, the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/global/25/01/43017362/israel-hamas-agree-to-ceasefire-deal-including-hostage-release-biden-confirms">ceasefire between Israel and Hamas</a> brought some relief to global markets, reducing risks of regional disruptions. Additionally, positive earnings from major banks underlined the resilience of financial institutions, adding to market optimism.
Furthermore, Bitcoin&#8217;s standout performance last week sent the cryptocurrency 9% northward, marking a solid recovery. Inevitably, this rally lifted securities linked to Bitcoin, including MicroStrategy Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSTR#NASDAQ">MSTR</a>), which saw its shares jump 28%, and Coinbase Global, up 20%.
Again, major banks inaugurated the fourth-quarter 2024 earnings season with strong results, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/banks">pushing bank stocks up.</a>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">The End Of The 60/40 Portfolio&nbsp;</h2>
For years, a common investing approach was the 60/40 portfolio: 60% in stocks, and 40% in bonds. The idea behind it was simple: bonds were expected to outperform when stocks underperformed, and vice-versa. But as Tatiana Darie of Bloomberg pointed out yesterday (&#8220;<a href="https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/shifting-correlations-unleash-market-havoc" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow">Shifting Correlations Unleash Market Havoc</a>&#8220;), that is no longer the case:
<blockquote class="wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow">Whether&nbsp;good&nbsp;or bad, shifting correlations are poised to wreak havoc on cross-asset strategies, and hedging assumptions will likely need to change. In the current environment, bonds are no longer proving to be a shield from stock losses.&nbsp;Jim Bianco&nbsp;of Bianco Research says the reason to hold bonds is changing, calling the days of the 60/40 portfolio&nbsp;"over."
It also means that trading might require a more creative and active approach that goes beyond traditional (and stale) assumptions.
</blockquote>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Moving Beyond Traditional (And Stale) Assumptions</h2>
As it happens, we developed an approach that moves beyond traditional assumptions. Specifically, it moves beyond the assumption that asset allocation is useful at all. The 60/40 portfolio, and other forms of asset allocation, deliberately put you in asset classes expected to perform badly. Why not put your money in assets you expect will do well? If you&#8217;re worried about downside risk, you can hedge with options. That&#8217;s essentially our approach, <a href="https://portfolioarmor.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow">The Hedged Portfolio Method</a>. 
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">The Hedged Portfolio Method&nbsp;</h2>
Here&#8217;s how our method works, in a nutshell:&nbsp;
<ol>
<li>Our system estimates 6-month returns for each security with options traded on it in the U.S. In addition to stocks, this universe of securities includes bond and commodity ETFs and even inverse ETFs. Our system is completely agnostic when it comes to asset class.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Next, our system finds optimal hedges for each security, and calculates their cost.&nbsp;</li>
<li>We subtract the hedging costs in 2. from the estimated returns in 1. and rank the securities by expected return, net of hedging cost.&nbsp;</li>
<li>The names that come to the top of the list in 3. are our top names. We buy and hedge a handful of them.&nbsp;</li>
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There are some additional steps, such as using a tightly collared &#8220;cash substitute&#8221; to minimize cash and boost returns, but that&#8217;s the gist of it.&nbsp;
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Precisely Limiting Your Risk</h2>
One advantage of our approach is that you can precisely limit your risk. Don&#8217;t want to risk a decline of more than 17% over the next 6 months? Our system will hedge it so you don&#8217;t. Much different from putting 40% of your money in bonds and hoping for the best.&nbsp;
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">A Real World Example&nbsp;</h2>
Here&#8217;s a portfolio our system created for an investor in July of last year. This was for an investor unwilling to risk a decline of more than 20% over the next 6 months. This one included&nbsp;American Superconductor Corporation&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMSC#NASDAQ">AMSC</a>),&nbsp;Abercrombie &amp; Fitch Co.&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ANF#NYSE">ANF</a>),&nbsp;Constellation Energy Corporation&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CEG#NASDAQ">CEG</a>),&nbsp;Dell Technologies, Inc.&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DELL#NYSE">DELL</a>),&nbsp;Navios Maritime Partners LP&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NMM#NYSE">NMM</a>),&nbsp;Natera, Inc.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NTRA#NASDAQ">NTRA</a>), and&nbsp;Powell Industries, Inc.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/POWL#NASDAQ">POWL</a>).
<figure class="wp-block-image aligncenter size-full"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="776" height="717" src="https://contributor-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/16085209/1-Portfolio.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-4712" srcset="https://contributor-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/16085209/1-Portfolio.jpg 776w,https://contributor-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/16085209/1-Portfolio-300x277.jpg 300w,https://contributor-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/16085209/1-Portfolio-768x710.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 776px) 100vw, 776px" /></figure>
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Here is how that portfolio performed over the next six months:&nbsp;
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Personal Finance

AMSC

DELL

NTRA

POWL

The End Of The 60/40 Portfolio

Morgan Stanley analyst Alexandra Steiger maintains Abercrombie &amp; Fitch (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ANF#NYSE">ANF</a>) with a Equal-Weight and lowers the price target from $149 to $139.

Price Target

Analyst Ratings

Morgan Stanley Maintains Equal-Weight on Abercrombie & Fitch, Lowers Price Target to $139

Raymond James analyst Rick Patel maintains Abercrombie &amp; Fitch (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ANF#NYSE">ANF</a>) with a Outperform and lowers the price target from $180 to $165.

Raymond James Maintains Outperform on Abercrombie & Fitch, Lowers Price Target to $165

Telsey Advisory Group analyst Dana Telsey maintains Abercrombie &amp; Fitch (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ANF#NYSE">ANF</a>) with a Outperform and maintains $190 price target.

Telsey Advisory Group Maintains Outperform on Abercrombie & Fitch, Maintains $190 Price Target

U.S. stocks traded mixed toward the end of trading, with the Nasdaq Composite falling around 150 points on Monday.
The Dow traded up 0.64% to 42,206.46 while the NASDAQ dipped 0.79% to 19,010.47. The S&amp;P 500 also fell, dropping, 0.11% to 5,820.34.
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Leading and Lagging Sectors Energy shares rose by 1.6% on Monday.
In trading on Monday, utilities shares tumbled by 1.8%.
Top Headline
U.S. consumer inflation expectations for the year ahead came in unchanged at 3% in December, the same as in the previous month.
Equities Trading UP &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Phio Pharmaceuticals Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PHIO#NASDAQ">PHIO</a>) shares shot up 426% to $6.43 after the company reported promising results of second cohort from its ongoing clinical study of PH-762.</li>
<li>Shares of Salarius Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SLRX#NASDAQ">SLRX</a>)got a boost, surging 159% to $4.04. Salarius Pharmaceuticals and Decoy Therapeutics announced a definitive merger agreement.</li>
<li>Intra-Cellular Therapies, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ITCI#NASDAQ">ITCI</a>) shares were also up, gaining 34% to $127.42 after Johnson &amp; Johnson agreed to acquire the company for $132.00 per share in cash for a total equity value of approximately $14.6 billion.</li>
</ul>
Equities Trading DOWN
<ul>
<li>Moderna, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MRNA#NASDAQ">MRNA</a>) shares dropped 20% to $33.67 after the company updated its 2025 expected revenue range to $1.5 billion to $2.5 billion, below analyst estimates of $2.951 billion.</li>
<li>Shares of Abercrombie &amp; Fitch Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ANF#NYSE">ANF</a>) were down 18% to $132.09 after issuing mixed fourth-quarter and FY24 guidance.</li>
<li>Comtech Telecommunications Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CMTL#NASDAQ">CMTL</a>) was down, falling 48% to $2.15 after the company announced downbeat quarterly results.</li>
</ul>
Commodities In commodity news, oil traded up 2.7% to $78.66 while gold traded down 1.4% at $2,677.60.
Silver traded down 3.1% to $30.345 on Monday, while copper rose 0.4% to $4.3195.
Euro zone
European shares closed lower today. The eurozone's STOXX 600 declined 0.55%, Germany's DAX 40 fell 0.41% and France's CAC 40 dipped 0.30%. Spain's IBEX 35 Index fell 0.28%, while London's FTSE 100 slipped 0.29%.
Asia Pacific Markets
Asian markets closed lower on Monday, with China's Shanghai Composite Index falling 0.25%, Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index declining 1% and India's BSE Sensex falling 1.36%.
Economics
U.S. consumer inflation expectations for the year ahead came in unchanged at 3% in December, the same as in the previous month.
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</ul>

Earnings

Equities

Eurozone

Commodities

Intraday Update

Markets

CMTL

ITCI

MRNA

PHIO

SLRX

Gold Down Over 1%; Salarius Pharmaceuticals Shares Surge

U.S. stocks traded mixed midway through trading, with the Dow Jones index gaining around 50 points on Monday.
The Dow traded up 0.13% to 41,992.95 while the NASDAQ dipped 1.42% to 18,888.78. The S&amp;P 500 also fell, dropping, 0.70% to 5,786.44.
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Leading and Lagging Sectors Energy shares rose by 2.2% on Monday.
In trading on Monday, utilities shares tumbled by 1.9%.
Top Headline 
Sage Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SAGE#NASDAQ">SAGE</a>) confirmed that Biogen Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BIIB#NASDAQ">BIIB</a>) submitted an unsolicited, nonbinding proposal to acquire all of the outstanding shares of Sage Therapeutics not already owned by Biogen for $7.22 per share.
Equities Trading UP &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Phio Pharmaceuticals Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PHIO#NASDAQ">PHIO</a>) shares shot up 418% to $8.76 after the company reported promising results of second cohort from its ongoing clinical study of PH-762.</li>
<li>Shares of Salarius Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SLRX#NASDAQ">SLRX</a>)got a boost, surging 277% to $5.87. Salarius Pharmaceuticals and Decoy Therapeutics announced a definitive merger agreement.</li>
<li>Intra-Cellular Therapies, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ITCI#NASDAQ">ITCI</a>) shares were also up, gaining 35% to $127.72 after Johnson &amp; Johnson agreed to acquire the company for $132.00 per share in cash for a total equity value of approximately $14.6 billion.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Equities Trading DOWN</li>
<li>Moderna, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MRNA#NASDAQ">MRNA</a>) shares dropped 22% to $33.13 after the company updated its 2025 expected revenue range to $1.5 billion to $2.5 billion, below analyst estimates of $2.951 billion.</li>
<li>Shares of Abercrombie &amp; Fitch Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ANF#NYSE">ANF</a>) were down 20% to $129.03 after issuing mixed fourth-quarter and FY24 guidance.</li>
<li>Comtech Telecommunications Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CMTL#NASDAQ">CMTL</a>) was down, falling 47% to $2.1901 after the company announced downbeat quarterly results.</li>
</ul>
Commodities In commodity news, oil traded up 3.1% to $78.93 while gold traded down 1.1% at $2,685.60.
Silver traded down 3% to $30.37 on Monday, while copper rose 0.8% to $4.3365.
Euro zone
European shares were lower today. The eurozone's STOXX 600 declined 0.45%, Germany's DAX 40 fell 0.26% and France's CAC 40 dipped 0.11%. Spain's IBEX 35 Index fell 0.23%, while London's FTSE 100 slipped 0.19%.
Asia Pacific Markets
Asian markets closed lower on Monday, with China's Shanghai Composite Index falling 0.25%, Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index declining 1% and India's BSE Sensex falling 1.36%.
Economics
Data on consumer inflation expectations will be released today.
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</ul>

BIIB

SAGE

Crude Oil Surges 3%; Abercrombie & Fitch Shares Plunge

Abercrombie & Fitch shares are trading lower after issuing mixed Q4 and FY24 guidance.

"In 2025, we will look to continue sustainable, profitable growth through the execution of our playbooks to win and retain customers around the world. Our goal is to leverage our healthy margin structure and balance sheet to grow operating income dollars and earnings per share at rates faster than sales to drive long-term shareholder value," the company said.

Guidance

Abercrombie & Fitch Increases Q4 Net Sales Growth Outlook To 7% - 8% From Prior Range Of 5% - 7%; FY24 Net Sales Of Around 15% Vs. Prior Range Of 14% - 15%

UBS analyst Jay Sole upgrades Abercrombie &amp; Fitch (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ANF#NYSE">ANF</a>) from Neutral to Buy and raises the price target from $173 to $220.

Upgrades

UBS Upgrades Abercrombie & Fitch to Buy, Raises Price Target to $220

Abercrombie &amp; Fitch (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ANF#NYSE">ANF</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 5 years by 41.23% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 53.89%. Currently, Abercrombie &amp; Fitch has a market capitalization of $7.50 billion. 
Buying $1000 In ANF: If an investor had bought $1000 of ANF stock 5 years ago, it would be worth $8,569.91 today based on a price of $148.94 for ANF at the time of writing.
<h3>Abercrombie &amp; Fitch's Performance Over Last 5 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1735677908_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.

$1000 Invested In This Stock 5 Years Ago Would Be Worth This Much Today

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 Consumer Discretionary 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>TSLA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/27/24</td>
<td>$460.00</td>
<td>$63.2K</td>
<td>12.2K</td>
<td>40.9K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMZN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/03/25</td>
<td>$227.50</td>
<td>$64.6K</td>
<td>1.5K</td>
<td>1.6K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ANF</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$135.00</td>
<td>$73.5K</td>
<td>2.1K</td>
<td>312</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>HD</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/27/24</td>
<td>$397.50</td>
<td>$40.0K</td>
<td>67</td>
<td>151</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BKNG</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/27/24</td>
<td>$5250.00</td>
<td>$27.9K</td>
<td>50</td>
<td>117</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BABA</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/27/24</td>
<td>$92.00</td>
<td>$42.8K</td>
<td>94</td>
<td>107</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>OLLI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$115.00</td>
<td>$30.9K</td>
<td>230</td>
<td>27</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ORLY</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$1200.00</td>
<td>$42.8K</td>
<td>2</td>
<td>10</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DHI</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$165.00</td>
<td>$25.2K</td>
<td>9</td>
<td>7</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These itemized elaborations have been created using the accompanying table. 
• For TSLA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 3 day(s) on December 27, 2024. This event was a transfer of 101 contract(s) at a $460.00 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 $63.2K, with a price of $625.0 per contract. There were 12228 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 40945 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 sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 10 day(s) on January 3, 2025. This event was a transfer of 168 contract(s) at a $227.50 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 19 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $64.6K, with a price of $385.0 per contract. There were 1548 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1676 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For ANF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ANF#NYSE">ANF</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 24 day(s) on January 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 300 contract(s) at a $135.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $73.5K, with a price of $245.0 per contract. There were 2143 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 312 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For HD (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HD#NYSE">HD</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 3 day(s) on December 27, 2024. This event was a transfer of 100 contract(s) at a $397.50 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 $40.0K, with a price of $400.0 per contract. There were 67 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 151 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding BKNG (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BKNG#NASDAQ">BKNG</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 3 day(s) on December 27, 2024. Parties traded 112 contract(s) at a $5250.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 41 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $27.9K, with a price of $250.0 per contract. There were 50 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 117 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 bullish, expiring in 3 day(s) on December 27, 2024. This event was a transfer of 67 contract(s) at a $92.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 12 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $42.8K, with a price of $640.0 per contract. There were 94 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 107 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For OLLI (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OLLI#NASDAQ">OLLI</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be neutral, expiring in 114 day(s) on April 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 26 contract(s) at a $115.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $30.9K, with a price of $1190.0 per contract. There were 230 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 27 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding ORLY (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ORLY#NASDAQ">ORLY</a>), we observe a put option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 143 day(s) on May 16, 2025. Parties traded 8 contract(s) at a $1200.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $42.8K, with a price of $5350.0 per contract. There were 2 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 10 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For DHI (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DHI#NYSE">DHI</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 752 day(s) on January 15, 2027. This event was a transfer of 7 contract(s) at a $165.00 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 $25.2K, with a price of $3600.0 per contract. There were 9 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 7 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.

BKNG

OLLI

ORLY

9 Consumer Discretionary Stocks With Whale Alerts In Today's Session

JP Morgan analyst Matthew Boss maintains Abercrombie &amp; Fitch (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ANF#NYSE">ANF</a>) with a Overweight and raises the price target from $201 to $204.

JP Morgan Maintains Overweight on Abercrombie & Fitch, Raises Price Target to $204

ARKO

BARK

CVNA

FTEL

MUSA

RVLV

UXIN

Shares of several companies in the retail space are trading lower amid overall market weakness following the Fed's rate decision to cut rates by 25 basis points.

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>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$500.00</td>
<td>$46.9K</td>
<td>59.2K</td>
<td>149.2K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMZN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$240.00</td>
<td>$43.0K</td>
<td>25.1K</td>
<td>7.3K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MBLY</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$20.00</td>
<td>$385.9K</td>
<td>14.4K</td>
<td>5.3K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>URBN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$60.00</td>
<td>$27.3K</td>
<td>282</td>
<td>430</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>EVGO</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$5.00</td>
<td>$41.9K</td>
<td>294</td>
<td>319</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CVNA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$290.00</td>
<td>$37.8K</td>
<td>2.4K</td>
<td>188</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BABA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>12/19/25</td>
<td>$85.00</td>
<td>$76.1K</td>
<td>2.4K</td>
<td>151</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>HSAI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$5.00</td>
<td>$82.4K</td>
<td>1.1K</td>
<td>125</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PTON</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$5.00</td>
<td>$27.8K</td>
<td>462</td>
<td>47</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ANF</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$125.00</td>
<td>$35.0K</td>
<td>89</td>
<td>25</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These bullet-by-bullet explanations have been constructed using the accompanying table. 
• For TSLA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 3 day(s) on December 20, 2024. This event was a transfer of 75 contract(s) at a $500.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $46.9K, with a price of $626.0 per contract. There were 59270 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 149269 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 31 day(s) on January 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 100 contract(s) at a $240.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $43.0K, with a price of $430.0 per contract. There were 25149 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 7376 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding MBLY (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MBLY#NASDAQ">MBLY</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 31 day(s) on January 17, 2025. Parties traded 2300 contract(s) at a $20.00 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 $385.9K, with a price of $166.0 per contract. There were 14407 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 5383 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding URBN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/URBN#NASDAQ">URBN</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 94 day(s) on March 21, 2025. Parties traded 83 contract(s) at a $60.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 4 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $27.3K, with a price of $330.0 per contract. There were 282 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 430 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For EVGO (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EVGO#NASDAQ">EVGO</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 759 day(s) on January 15, 2027. This event was a transfer of 200 contract(s) at a $5.00 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 $41.9K, with a price of $210.0 per contract. There were 294 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 319 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding CVNA (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CVNA#NYSE">CVNA</a>), we observe a call option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 31 day(s) on January 17, 2025. Parties traded 100 contract(s) at a $290.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $37.8K, with a price of $378.0 per contract. There were 2440 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 188 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 call option trade that happens to be neutral, expiring in 367 day(s) on December 19, 2025. This event was a transfer of 50 contract(s) at a $85.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $76.1K, with a price of $1522.0 per contract. There were 2465 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 151 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding HSAI (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HSAI#NASDAQ">HSAI</a>), we observe a call option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 3 day(s) on December 20, 2024. Parties traded 90 contract(s) at a $5.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $82.4K, with a price of $916.0 per contract. There were 1147 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 125 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding PTON (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PTON#NASDAQ">PTON</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 213 day(s) on July 18, 2025. Parties traded 46 contract(s) at a $5.00 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 $27.8K, with a price of $605.0 per contract. There were 462 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 47 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For ANF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ANF#NYSE">ANF</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 66 day(s) on February 21, 2025. This event was a transfer of 10 contract(s) at a $125.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $35.0K, with a price of $3500.0 per contract. There were 89 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 25 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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In the current session, the stock is trading at $143.15, after a 0.37% spike. Over the past month, Abercrombie &amp; Fitch Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ANF#NYSE">ANF</a>) stock increased by 0.03%, and in the past year, by 56.79%. With performance like this, long-term shareholders are optimistic but others are more likely to look into the price-to-earnings ratio to see if the stock might be overvalued.

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<h3>Comparing Abercrombie &amp; Fitch P/E Against Its Peers</h3>
The P/E ratio measures the current share price to the company's EPS. It is used by long-term investors to analyze the company's current performance against it's past earnings, historical data and aggregate market data for the industry or the indices, such as S&amp;P 500. A higher P/E indicates that investors expect the company to perform better in the future, and the stock is probably overvalued, but not necessarily. It also could indicate that investors are willing to pay a higher share price currently, because they expect the company to perform better in the upcoming quarters. This leads investors to also remain optimistic about rising dividends in the future. 
Compared to the aggregate P/E ratio of the 30.41 in the Specialty Retail industry, Abercrombie &amp; Fitch Inc. has a lower P/E ratio of 14.12. Shareholders might be inclined to think that the stock might perform worse than it's industry peers. It's also possible that the stock is undervalued. 

<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1734355832_1.png" alt="Guage" />

In conclusion, the price-to-earnings ratio is a useful metric for analyzing a company's market performance, but it has its limitations. While a lower P/E can indicate that a company is undervalued, it can also suggest that shareholders do not expect future growth. Additionally, the P/E ratio should not be used in isolation, as other factors such as industry trends and business cycles can also impact a company's stock price. Therefore, investors should use the P/E ratio in conjunction with other financial metrics and qualitative analysis to make informed investment decisions.

A Look Into Abercrombie & Fitch Inc's Price Over Earnings

From Winners To Losers: Apparel Industry Trends

As the retail landscape shifts toward the "experience economy," specialty retailers are capitalizing on unique consumer preferences and tailored experiences. For investors seeking opportunities in this evolving landscape, fundamentally robust stocks like Abercrombie & Fitch (ANF), Columbia Sportswear (COLM), and BARK Inc. (BARK) are leading the charge with their unique strategies. Read on… The retail landscape is evolving, with specialty retailers leading the charge in the "experience economy." Unlike traditional retailers, these companies thrive by offering unique, tailored experiences that cater to niche markets and specific consumer preferences.  
From eco-friendly products to personalized services, specialty retailers know how to build strong customer loyalty and keep buyers coming back for more. Given the industry's strong foothold, investors could consider buying fundamentally sound specialty retailer stocks like Abercrombie &amp; Fitch Co. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/ANF/">ANF</a>), Columbia Sportswear Company (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/COLM/">COLM</a>), and BARK Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/BARK/">BARK</a>), which are thriving in this space.
Specialty retailers excel by catering to diverse consumer preferences through a seamless blend of online and offline channels, maximizing their reach and engagement. What sets these companies apart is their ability to leverage data-driven insights and direct-to-consumer (DTC) strategies. By eliminating intermediaries, they offer competitive pricing and maintain complete control over the customer experience, enabling them to adapt quickly to shifting market trends.
The global specialty retailers market is projected to reach <a href="https://growthmarketreports.com/report/specialty-retailers-market-global-industry-analysis">$42.7 billion by 2031</a>, growing at a CAGR of 4%. As e-commerce continues to rise and consumer spending grows, specialty retailers are perfectly positioned to deliver both value and growth. Meanwhile, the broader retail industry, worth $27.15 trillion, is expected to expand at a <a href="https://www.vantagemarketresearch.com/industry-report/retail-industry-market-2430">CAGR of 2.5%</a> through 2030.
Let's explore the fundamental aspects of the aforementioned stocks in detail:
Abercrombie &amp; Fitch Co. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/ANF/">ANF</a>)
ANF is a global specialty retailer that offers an assortment of apparel, personal care products, and accessories for men, women, and kids. The company operates under the Abercrombie &amp; Fitch, abercrombie kids, Hollister, and Gilly Hicks brands, delivering high-quality, comfortable products catering to diverse lifestyle needs.
On December 4, 2024, ANF announced a strategic multi-year franchise partnership with Myntra Jabong India Private Ltd., the business-to-business wholesale arm of Myntra. This collaboration aims to strengthen ANF's global presence by leveraging India's growing e-commerce market to drive brand accessibility and revenue growth.
ANF's trailing-12-month gross profit margin of 64.66% is 72.5% higher than the industry average of 37.49%. Its 14.84% trailing-12-month EBIT margin is 81.9% higher than the 8.15% industry average. Likewise, its 50.86% trailing-12-month Return on Common Equity compares favorably to the industry average of 10.95%.
During the fiscal third quarter that ended November 2, 2024, ANF's net sales increased 14.4% year-over-year to $1.21 billion. Its adjusted operating income grew 25.4% from the year-ago value to $179.28 million. Its net income amounted to $133.86 million, reflecting an increase of 37% from the prior year quarter. In addition, the company's adjusted <a href="https://www.investopedia.com/terms/e/eps.asp">EPS</a> came in at $2.50, up 31.6% year-over-year.
Analysts expect ANF's EPS and revenue for the fourth quarter ending January 31, 2025, to increase 19.6% and 7.8% year-over-year to $3.55 and $1.57 billion, respectively. The company has an impressive surprise history, surpassing the consensus revenue and EPS estimates in each of the trailing four quarters.
Over the past year, the stock has gained 31% to close the last trading session at $130.35.
ANF's <a href="https://stocknews.com/powr-ratings/">POWR Ratings</a> reflect this robust outlook. The stock has an overall rating of B, equating to a Buy in our proprietary rating system. The POWR Ratings are calculated by considering 118 distinct factors, with each factor weighted to an optimal degree.
ANF has an A grade for Quality and it is ranked #11 out of 60 stocks in the B-rated <a href="https://stocknews.com/category/fashion-luxury/">Fashion &amp; Luxury</a> industry.
Beyond what we have stated above, we have also given ANF grades for Growth, Value, Momentum, Stability, and Sentiment. Get all the ANF's ratings <a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/ANF/">here</a>.
Columbia Sportswear Company (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/COLM/">COLM</a>)
Based in Portland, Oregon, COLM is a designer and distributor of outdoor, active, and everyday lifestyle apparel, footwear, accessories, and equipment. It sells its products under the brand names – Columbia, Mountain Hard Wear, SOREL, and prAna through a company-owned network of branded and outlet retail stores and brand-specific e-commerce sites.
On December 4, 2024, the company paid its shareholders a quarterly dividend of $0.30 per share. It pays an annual dividend of $1.20, which translates to a dividend yield of 1.44% at the prevailing price levels. Its four-year average dividend yield is 1.25%. Moreover, its dividend payouts have increased at a CAGR of 4.9% over the past three years.
The stock's trailing-12-month levered FCF margin of 15.68% is 259.79% higher than the industry average of 4.36%. Likewise, its trailing-12-month cash from operations of $537.52 million is 111.18% above its industry average of $254.53 million.
COLM's net sales for the fiscal third quarter that ended on September 30, 2024, amounted to $931.77 million, while its gross profit came in at $467.56 million with a margin of 50.2%. Its operating income for the quarter was $112.54 million. In addition, the company's net income reached $90.16 million or $1.56 per share. As of September 30, 2024, its cash and cash equivalents stood at $306.68 million, up 43.8% year-over-year.
For the fourth quarter (ended December 31, 2024), COLM's revenue is expected to increase by 1.1% year-over-year to $1.07 billion. Meanwhile, its EPS for the same period is estimated at $1.84. In addition, the company has topped the consensus EPS estimates in three of the trailing four quarters, which is promising.
The stock has gained 11.5% over the past nine months and 8.6% over the past year to close the last trading session at $83.62.
COLM's bright prospects are reflected in its POWR Ratings. The stock has an overall rating of B, which equates to Buy in our proprietary rating system.
It has a B grade for Quality. Of the 33 stocks in the <a href="https://stocknews.com/category/athletics-recreation/">Athletics &amp; Recreation</a> industry, it tops the industry. To access COLM's Growth, Value, Momentum, Stability, and Sentiment ratings, <a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/COLM/">click here</a>.
BARK, Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/BARK/">BARK</a>)
BARK is a dog-centric company that provides a range of monthly subscription products and services, including toys, treats, personalized meal plans, and health and wellness products under brands like BarkBox, Super Chewer, and BARK Food. It operates in two segments, Direct to Consumer and Commerce.
On December 5, 2024, BARK announced the expansion of BARK Air, the first air travel service for dogs and their owners, in collaboration with Air Wisconsin. It plans to trial larger flights with at least double the capacity and fares under $1,000, offering convenient travel between NYC and Miami/Fort Lauderdale. This expansion enhances BARK's unique offerings and strengthens its position in the growing pet-friendly travel market.
The stock's trailing-12-month gross profit margin of 61.95% is 64.19% higher than the industry average of 37.73%. Likewise, its trailing-12-month asset turnover ratio of 1.46x is 46.68% above the industry average of 0.99x.
BARK's revenue increased 2.5% year-over-year to $126.11 million in the fiscal 2025 second quarter that ended on September 30, 2024. Its gross profit grew marginally from the year-ago value to $76.11 million. The company's adjusted net income amounted to $1.26 million or $0.01 per share compared to a net loss of $1.44 million or $0.01 per share.
In addition, its adjusted EBITDA came in at $3.49 million, considerably above the year-ago value of $1 million, while its free cash flow increased 11.8% year-over-year to $966 million.
Street expects BARK's revenue for the fiscal fourth quarter (ending March 2025) to increase 6.5% year-over-year to $129.43 million, while its EPS for the same period is estimated to come in at $0.01. In addition, it surpassed the consensus revenue estimates in three of the trailing four quarters, which is promising.
Shares of BARK have gained 117.4% over the past year and 17% over the past six months to close the last trading session at $2.
BARK's strong fundamentals are reflected in its POWR Ratings. The stock has an overall rating of B, which translates to a Buy in our proprietary rating system.
It has a B grade for Growth and Quality. Within the <a href="https://stocknews.com/category/specialty-retailers/">Specialty Retailers</a> industry, it is ranked #9 out of 38 stocks. <a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/BARK/">Click here</a> to see BARK's ratings for Value, Momentum, Stability, and Sentiment.
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ANF shares were unchanged in after-hours trading Monday. Year-to-date, ANF has declined -12.79%, versus a 1.96% rise in the benchmark S&amp;P 500 index during the same period.
<hr><div style="clear:both;"></div> <h2>About the Author: Shweta Kumari</h2> <img src='https:/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Shweta-Kumari_Image-2.jpg' style="float:left; padding:5px;width:125px;">Shweta's profound interest in financial research and quantitative analysis led her to pursue a career as an investment analyst. She uses her knowledge to help retail investors make educated investment decisions.<a href="https://stocknews.com/authors/?author=shweta-kumari">More...</a>The post <a href=https://stocknews.com/news/anf-colm-bark-3-specialty-retail-stocks-thriving-in-the-experience-economy/>3 Specialty Retail Stocks Thriving in the Experience Economy</a> appeared first on <a href=https://stocknews.com/>StockNews.com</a>

3 Specialty Retail Stocks Thriving in the Experience Economy

Apparel stocks are gaining attention with innovative strategies focused on sustainability, digital transformation, and personalized consumer experiences. Hence, it could be ideal to buy top apparel stocks such as Urban Outfitters (URBN), The TJX Companies (TJX), and Abercrombie & Fitch (ANF), creating a buzz with unique strategies. Read more... The apparel industry constantly adjusts to evolving consumer trends. Brands prioritizing sustainability, inclusivity, and digital-first shopping are incorporating eco-friendly materials and ethical production methods.
Therefore, investors looking to invest in fundamentally strong apparel stocks might consider investing in Urban Outfitters, Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/URBN/">URBN</a>), The TJX Companies, Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/TJX/">TJX</a>), and Abercrombie &amp; Fitch Co. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/ANF/">ANF</a>) with unique strategies.
The growth of e-commerce and online shopping has greatly changed the fashion retail industry, altering how consumers interact with brands and buy clothing. Driven by technological progress and shifting consumer habits, online shopping has become the preferred option for many, providing convenience, a broader selection of products, and the flexibility to shop anytime and anywhere.
With this, the global apparel market is projected to grow from $1.80 trillion in 2025 to $2.97 trillion by 2033, exhibiting a robust <a href="https://straitsresearch.com/report/apparel-market">CAGR of 8%</a>. Considering these encouraging trends, let's take a look at the fundamentals of the three best <a href="https://stocknews.com/category/fashion-luxury/">Fashion &amp; Luxury</a> stocks, starting with #3.
Stock #3: Urban Outfitters, Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/URBN/">URBN</a>)
URBN engages in the retail and wholesale of general consumer products. The company operates through three segments: Retail; Wholesale; and Nuuly. The company focuses on brand loyalty and building a strong customer community.  
URBN's trailing-12-month net income margin and ROCE of 6.11% and 15% are 42.3% and 38.5% higher than the respective industry averages of 4.29% and 10.83%.
URBN's net sales for the third quarter that ended October 31, 2024, increased 6.3% year-over-year to $1.36 billion. Its gross profit came in at $497.32 million, up 9.4% from the year-ago quarter. The company reported net income of $102.91 million and $1.10 per common share, up 24% and 25% from the prior-year quarter, respectively.
Analysts expect URBN's revenue for the fiscal fourth quarter ending January 2025 to increase 8.9% year-over-year to $1.62 billion. For the same quarter, Street expects its EPS to increase 36.3% year-over-year to $0.94. The company surpassed its revenue and EPS estimates in each of the trailing four quarters, which is promising.
URBN's stock has soared 40.4% over the past year to close the last trading session at $55.01.
URBN's <a href="https://stocknews.com/powr-ratings/">POWR Ratings</a> reflect its positive outlook. The stock has an overall rating of B, which equates to Buy in our proprietary rating system. The POWR Ratings are calculated by considering 118 different factors, with each factor weighted to an optimal degree.
URBN has a B grade for Sentiment and Growth. It is ranked #14 in the 60-stock B-rated <a href="https://stocknews.com/category/fashion-luxury/">Fashion &amp; Luxury</a> industry.
Beyond what is stated above, we've also rated URBN for Value, Momentum, Stability, and Quality. Get all URBN ratings <a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/URBN/">here</a>.
Stock #2: The TJX Companies, Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/TJX/">TJX</a>)
TJX operates as an off-price apparel and home fashion retailer in the United States, Canada, Europe, and Australia. It operates through four segments: Marmaxx, HomeGoods, TJX Canada, and TJX International. The company offers an assortment of merchandise at bargain prices.
TJX's trailing-12-month EBIT margin of 11.07% is 36% higher than the industry average of 8.14%. Its trailing-12-month EBITDA margin of 12.92% is 12.6% higher than the 11.47% industry average. Also, the stock's trailing-12-month net margin of 8.63% is 101% higher than the 4.29% industry average.
During the third quarter that ended November 2, 2024, TJX's <a href="https://www.investopedia.com/terms/n/netsales.asp">net sales</a> rose 6% year-over-year to $14.06 billion, and its total segment profit grew 10.2% year-over-year to $1.84 billion. The company's income before income taxes rose 9.3% from the year-ago value to $1.74 billion.
Furthermore, the company's net income and EPS came in at $1.30 billion and $1.14, up 8.9% and 10.7% year-over-year, respectively.
Street expects TJX's revenue and EPS for the first quarter (ending April 2025) to increase 5.6% and 6.8% year-over-year to $13.18 billion and $0.99, respectively. Moreover, the company topped the consensus EPS and revenue estimates in all four trailing quarters, which is impressive.
TJX's stock has increased 30.8% over the past nine months and 29.1% over the past year to close the last trading session at $121.85.
TJX's POWR Ratings reflect bright prospects. The stock has an overall rating of B, which equates to Buy in our proprietary rating system.
TJX has a B grade for Stability, Momentum, Sentiment, and Quality. It is ranked #16 among 60 stocks in the same industry.
In addition to the POWR Ratings highlighted above, one can access TJX's ratings for Growth and Value <a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/TJX/">here</a>.
Stock #1: Abercrombie &amp; Fitch Co. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/ANF/">ANF</a>)
ANF operates as an omnichannel retailer in the United States, Europe, the Middle East, Asia, the Asia-Pacific, Canada, and internationally. The company offers an assortment of apparel, personal care products, and accessories for men, women, and kids under the Abercrombie &amp; Fitch, Abercrombie kids, Hollister, and Gilly Hicks brands. 
On December 4, ANF announced a multi-year franchise partnership with Myntra Jabong to expand its presence in the Indian market. The collaboration focuses on establishing retail stores, e-commerce platforms, and digital storefronts. The agreement supports long-term opportunities for global, omnichannel growth for the brands.
ANF's trailing-12-month net income margin of 11.16% is 159.9% higher than the industry average of 4.29%. Its trailing-12-month EBIT margin of 14.84% is 82.3% higher than the 8.14% industry average. Also, the stock's trailing-12-month EBITDA margin of 18% is 56.9% higher than the 11.47% industry average.
During the third quarter, which ended November 02, 2024, ANF's net sales increased 14.4% year-over-year to $1.21 billion. Its adjusted operating income rose 25.4% from the year-ago value to $179.28 million. Net income attributable to A&amp;F of $131.98 million indicates growth of 37.2% from the prior year's quarter. Also, its adjusted EPS was $2.50, up 31.6% year-over-year.
Street expects ANF's revenue and EPS for the fourth quarter (ended January 2025) to increase 7.8% and 19.6% year-over-year to $1.57 billion and $3.55, respectively. Also, the company has topped the consensus revenue and EPS estimates in all of the trailing four quarters.
Shares of ANF have surged 31% over the past year to close the last trading session at $130.35.
ANF's strong fundamentals are reflected in its POWR Ratings. It has an overall rating of B, which equates to Buy in our proprietary rating system.
ANF has an A grade for Quality. It is ranked #11 in the same industry.
<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/ANF">Click here</a> to access the additional ANF ratings (Growth, Momentum, Stability, and Value).
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TJX shares were trading at $121.85 per share on Monday afternoon, up $0.47 (+0.39%). Year-to-date, TJX has gained 0.86%, versus a 1.96% rise in the benchmark S&amp;P 500 index during the same period.
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