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The fund normally invests at least 80% of its total assets in securities that comprise the funds benchmark index. The index includes equity securities and depositary receipts of companies that generate at least 50% of their revenues from crude oil refining. Products of these companies may include gasoline, diesel, jet fuel, fuel oil, naphtha, and other petrochemicals. The fund is non-diversified.

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As the old saying goes, &#8220;There are different strokes for different folks.&#8221;
I like to put both ketchup and mustard on my hot dogs. Those who choose to engage in this practice in the Wrigley Field Bleachers should expect to be met by waves of hostility at the ill-mannered treatment of the Great American culinary icon.
My father was a big fan of Canadian whiskey with Seven Up. I prefer bourbon with a splash of ginger.
I think that Toulouse-Lautrec was the greatest French painter.
I can find few who agree with my deeply held belief that if Louis L&#8217;Amour&#8217;s &#8220;Sackett Series&#8221; and &#8220;Meditations of Marcus Aurelius&#8221; were both taught in middle school, we would live in a better world.
&#8220;Islands in the Stream&#8221; is the only Hemingway novel worth reading.
Putting ketchup on steak should be a criminal act.
Not only will everyone not agree with these statements, but we could start a grand argument with these ideas.
The same holds true for investors. Some prefer deeply undervalued securities, while others prefer fast-growing companies with exciting new predictions and ideas. Both work. It is just a question of finding the best approach for your personality and temperament.
The trick is that you must get there before Wall Street does to reap the most significant gains.
Today, I want to look at some fast-growing companies that Wall Street is ignoring or has overlooked. Wall Street, the media, and the Internet&#8217;s instant experts are all focused on a small handful of stocks. If some of the under-the-radar fast-growing companies attract the attention of the Thundering Herd, the buying pressure will cause the shares to soar in price. Those who get there before the herd will ring the cash register for massive gains.
I will confess that before I sat down and started running the screen for today&#8217;s article, I had never heard of FAT Brands (Ticker: FAT). It turns out that it owns several restaurant chains, several of which are familiar to me. It is growing rapidly, with revenue growth consistently exceeding 20% annually.
All in all, this company owns 18 chains with over 2,300 stores worldwide. Most of the locations are franchises, and FAT Brands collects royalties from the owners. FAT Brands recently announced that it was spinning off 5% of the Twin Hospitality franchise, which owns the racy Twin Peaks restaurant and bar. It will retain ownership of the rest of the fast-growing chain.
I am tempted to buy a few shares of the company simply because it owns the old Ponderosa Steakhouse, a favorite of my father and me back in the &#8217;70s. Of course, a chance to be a shareholder in the rapidly growing Hot Dog on a Stick restaurant is also hard to pass up.
There is limited Wall Street coverage, and institutions own less than 10% of the stock. If FAT Brands keeps growing rapidly, Wall Street will notice and pile into the stock, increasing the price by several multiples of the current price.
Kolibri Global Energy (Ticker: KGEI) is a small but fast-growing oil and gas company focused on getting the most out of its assets in the Tishomingo Field in Oklahoma. This is way off Wall Street&#8217;s radar, but it has consistently increased revenues and cash flows at a high level.
This is not a massive energy giant, but what makes Kolibri stand out is how efficiently it operates. Using advanced drilling and completion techniques, the company has boosted production while keeping costs low, making it a highly profitable player.
Growth has been the name of the game for Kolibri. Over the past few years, the company has steadily increased production by focusing on high-return drilling opportunities. Unlike smaller energy companies that stretch themselves too thin, Kolibri has been smart about its spending—putting money where it makes the most sense and ensuring every new well contributes to long-term value.
What is exciting is the company&#8217;s ability to generate strong free cash flow. That means it can reinvest in more drilling, pay down debt, or even return value to shareholders. As long as oil and gas prices remain solid, Kolibri is in a great spot to keep expanding.
Looking ahead, Kolibri has plenty of room to grow. It has a solid asset base, a management team that knows how to maximize returns, and a strategy built on intelligent, disciplined growth.
Wall Street is not paying attention, and institutions do not own a lot of stock, but if the growth continues at the recent pace, they will take notice, and buying pressure will lift the stock higher.
Wall Street and most investors are only paying attention to a few companies. This creates huge opportunities for investors willing to take the road less traveled.

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Novo Nordisk A/S (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVO#NYSE">NVO</a>) will report its fourth-quarter earnings on Wednesday. Wall Street expects 86 cents in EPS and $11.40 billion in revenues as the company reports<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/calendars/earnings?tickers=NVO" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> before market hours</a>.
The stock is down 29.55% over the past year, 4.81% YTD.
Let&#8217;s look at what the charts indicate for Novo Nordisk stock and how the stock currently maps against Wall Street estimates.
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<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Novo Nordisk Stock Strongly Bearish Ahead of Q4 Earnings</h1>
Novo Nordisk stock, at $83.18, is currently under strong bearish pressure, trading below its five-day, 20-day and 50-day exponential moving averages. This suggests a persistent downtrend with limited short-term momentum.
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The eight-day simple moving average (SMA) of $85.04 and 20-day SMA of $83.69 both signal bearish conditions, indicating that Novo Nordisk stock has struggled to regain upward traction.
Additionally, the stock&#8217;s position well below its 50-day SMA of $94.26 and 200-day SMA of $120.12 reinforces the broader downtrend.
Momentum indicators further support the bearish outlook. The Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) indicator is at a negative 2.60, signaling continued weakness, while the Relative Strength Index (RSI) sits at 41.89, hovering just above oversold territory. 
Investors should monitor whether Novo Nordisk stock finds support at current levels or risks further downside. A sustained move above the 20-day SMA could hint at a potential trend reversal, while continued weakness may lead to further selling pressure.
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Novo Nordisk Analysts See 68% Upside</h1>
Ratings &amp; Consensus Estimates:<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/NVO/analyst-ratings" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> The consensus analyst rating</a> on Novo Nordisk stock stands at a Buy currently with a price target of $116.57. Recent analyst ratings from BMO Capital and Cantor Fitzgerald suggest a 68.47% upside for NVO stock.
NVO Stock Price Action: Novo Nordisk stock was trading down 3.55% at $82.97 at the time of publication Tuesday.
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Legendary investor Warren Buffett is best known as the CEO of Berkshire Hathaway Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BRK#NYSE">BRK</a>) (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BRK#NYSE">BRK</a>), a conglomerate that he started buying shares in<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/education/24/08/40652464/warren-buffett-celebrates-94th-birthday-with-1-trillion-market-cap-milestone-a-look-back-at-hig"> back in 1962.</a>
A stock certificate signed by Buffett that wasn't Berkshire Hathaway recently hit auction.
What Happened: A signed stock certificate of the Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company from 1962 signed by Buffett could be among his oldest and rarest signatures, with only eight known to exist, adding to the list of memorabilia Buffett fans will likely be hoping to get their hands on.
The stock certificate is dated March 13, 1962 with the signature of "Warren E. Buffett." The certificate issues 100 shares of common stock to the Buffett Partnership. Buffett transferred the stock to a different party and appointed New York Hanseatic Corp. as his attorney to complete the transaction, <a href="https://www.universityarchives.com/search-results?query=buffett&amp;past=1">according </a>to University Archives.
The stock <a href="https://www.universityarchives.com/auction-lot/rare-warren-buffett-signed-lehigh-coal-and-naviga_ABE42BBAE1">certificate </a>was sold at auction for $15,000.
Lehigh Coal and Navigation no longer exists as it was dissolved in 1964. The company did play an early role in shaping the American Industrial Revolution as one of the first vertically integrated companies in the United States.
With a date of 1962, the stock certificate is older than the timing of Buffett taking control of Berkshire Hathaway, which happened in 1965.
University Archives also auctioned off a Tribune Oil Corporation stock certificate signed on May 24, 1966 that Buffett issued to his mother. That certificate sold for $300.
The Buffett items were part of the auction house's Rare Autographs, Manuscripts, Books &amp; Memorabilia auction that included signatures from George Washington, Walt Disney, Bob Dylan and more.
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Why It's Important: Autographs of Buffett have become highly collectible by the investing community, given Buffett's legendary status and also his old age, as he turned 94 in August.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/education/24/10/41416276/warren-buffett-and-charlie-munger-signed-business-card-was-estimated-at-1-500-but-it-sold-for-a">Benzinga previously wrote </a>about an auctioned-off business card containing signatures of both Buffett and the late Charlie Munger, who was Buffett's right-hand man at Berkshire Hathaway for many years. The business card sold for $15,115 at auction, significantly higher than an estimate of $1,500 ahead of the auction.
For investors who can't buy a full Buffett autograph, there is a fractional alternative investment site, Rally, which has <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/22/08/28355919/exclusive-how-you-can-own-a-piece-of-a-warren-buffett-autograph-an-increasingly-rare-asset" target="_blank" rel="noopener">a Buffett signature.</a>
Rally sold 5,000 shares at $3 each of a Buffett-signed 2000 Berkshire Hathaway annual shareholder meeting <a href="https://app.rallyrd.com/app/assets/e2d46bd9-56c8-41b5-a056-380856b809d4/2aa8ee76-4935-42d7-a430-bd08ce90859f/view">pamphlet</a>.
"We've been looking for Warren Buffett assets and collectibles for some time," Rally co-founder and Chief Product Officer Rob Petrozzo told Benzinga previously.
The autograph is on a Berkshire Hathaway annual shareholder meeting pamphlet, which represents the "Woodstock for capitalism."
Petrozzo called the event a "moment in time, something that he's known for," adding that Buffett is &#8220;somebody that people always want to hear from.&#8221;
Petrozzo said the annual shareholder meeting is&nbsp;symbolic and has served as a barometer for the market, which makes the autograph important for financial history.
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JP Morgan analyst Tien-tsin Huang maintained an <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/PYPL/analyst-ratings" rel="noreferrer noopener">Overweight rating on</a> PayPal Holdings, Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PYPL#NASDAQ">PYPL</a>).
PayPal&#8217;s <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/buybacks/25/02/43462528/paypal-q4-earnings-revenue-and-eps-beat-margin-pressure-15-billion-buyback-outlook-and-more" rel="noreferrer noopener">fourth-quarter revenue</a> growth of 4% was slightly ahead of JP Morgan and Street expectations and guidance (low-single-digit). The key transaction margin dollar metric was also ahead, up 7% versus JP Morgan and Street estimates of +4% and +3%.
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Gross yields were about in line with expectations, with a transaction take rate of 1.73% versus the JP Morgan and Street estimates of 1.74% and 1.73%. Total Payments Volume&nbsp;(TPV) was up 7% (JP Morgan and Street estimate of +6% and 7%), including Brand volume up 6% foreign-exchange neutral (JP Morgan estimate +7%), stable from last quarter despite accelerating market growth (though management noted that the U.S. did accelerate).
The Payment Service Provider (PSP) volume was +2% (JP Morgan estimate +3%), decelerating 9ppts sequentially. This was driven by PayPal&#8217;s price-to-value strategy, which is accretive to target market determination (TMD) growth.
The fourth-quarter non-transaction expenses increased 10% (JP Morgan and Street estimates +12% and 7%) on marketing investments, driving margins down ~30bps for adjusted EPS of $1.19 (JP Morgan and Street estimates of $1.12 and $1.13), up 5% versus guidance calling for low to mid-single-digit declines.
The fiscal 2025 outlook calls for 4%-5% TMD growth versus JP Morgan and Street estimates at 3% and 4% growth; excluding float income, TMD is expected to be up at least 5% (JP Morgan estimates +4.5%), in line with preliminary view given last quarter that growth should be at least fiscal 2024 levels (5%).
Non-transaction operating expenditure will likely grow low-single digits, while tax was guided to 23%-24% (JP Morgan and Street estimates 23% and 22%) for adjusted EPS up 6%-10% (JP Morgan and Street estimates +7%). FCF guided to $6 billion-$7 billion, bracketing JP Morgan and Street estimates.
First-quarter guidance calls for 4%- 5% TMD growth (prior JP Morgan and Street estimates 2% and 4%), implying minimal acceleration through the year on a reported basis, likely due to float. Adjusted EPS is up 6%- 8%, ahead of prior JP Morgan and Street estimates of 6%.
Huang&#8217;s expected stock reaction pre-call is lean negative, balancing a healthy TMD and EPS beat but sequentially stable Branded growth, a fiscal 2025 outlook slightly ahead of consensus, and PayPal stock up 12% since last earnings (S&amp;P 500 +3%). PayPal&#8217;s next catalyst is the February 25 Investor Day.
Price Action: At&nbsp;the last check on Tuesday, PYPL stock was down 12.20% at $78.86.
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PayPal Transaction Margins and Payment Volume Drive Growth, Eyes 2025 Growth With Strong TMD Ahead of Investor Day: Analyst

Automotive giant Ford Motor Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/F#NYSE">F</a>) could highlight how the new White House administration is changing focus on business lines when the company reports fourth-quarter financial results <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/earnings">after market close Wednesday.</a>
Earnings Estimates: Analysts expect Ford to report fourth-quarter revenue of $43.25 billion, up from $43.21 billion in last year's fourth quarter according to data<a href="https://bzresearch.myclickfunnels.com/benzinga-pro-content-webinar-registration/?utm_source=BZprocontent020425&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1"> from Benzinga Pro.</a>
The company has beaten analyst estimates for revenue in two straight quarters and eight of the past 10 quarters.
Analysts expect Ford to report earnings per share of 33 cents, up from 29 cents per share in last year's fourth quarter. The company has beaten analyst estimates for earnings per share in one straight quarter and five of the past 10 quarters overall.
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Key Items to Watch: With Ford's earnings report and commentary, most eyes will be on how President Donald Trump is impacting the company's decisions.
The<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/25/01/43116755/trumps-plan-to-end-7500-ev-tax-credits-could-be-devastating-for-telsa-rivals-poll-says-could-be-bullish-for-elon-musks-company"> proposed removal of </a>a $7,500 federal tax credit for electric vehicles could be bad news for companies like Ford that have transitioned to making more EVs.
Ford currently loses money on its electric vehicle segment and the removal of the tax credits could see fewer people buying EVs or Ford needing to offer additional incentives.
In the third quarter, Ford Model e sales were down 33% year-over-year, while the segment had an EBIT loss of $1.2 billion.
Ford said at the time that it anticipated the Model e segment to have a full-year EBIT loss of $5 billion, compared to EBIT profits of $9 billion for Ford Pro and $5 billion for Ford Blue.
The automaker had strong EV sales in the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/25/01/42978236/us-electric-vehicle-sales-hit-record-1-3-million-units-in-2024-despite-tesla-declines-top-10-bestselling-models-list">U.S. in 2024</a> with a report saying the Mach-E ranked third with 51,745 units sold, up 26.9% year-over-year. The F-150 Lightning ranked sixth in the U.S. for EVs with 33,510 unit sales, up 38.7%. Both vehicles moved up the top 10 list with the Mach-E going from fourth to third and the F-150 Lightning going from eighth to sixth.
Ford had the second-highest market share in the U.S. for EVs at 7.5% in 2024, trailing only Tesla (48.7%) and ranking ahead of third place Chevrolet (5.2%).
Along with the potential end of the EV federal tax credit proposed by Trump, the company is also at risk of seeing its profit margins hurt if the president goes through with threats of<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/global/25/02/43442219/why-beer-tequila-avocados-cars-iphone-prices-could-rise-trumps-tariffs-on-canada-mexico-china-to-hurt-several-sectors"> tariffs on Mexico and Canada.</a>
Ford produces vehicles and vehicle parts in both countries as a way to make its vehicles more affordable. If tariffs are ultimately put on both countries, Ford could be forced to raise its vehicle prices for consumers on some models or take a hit on its profit margins.
F Price Action: Ford stock is up 2.58% to $10.15 on Tuesday versus a 52-week trading range of $9.49 to $14.85. Ford stock is down 13% over the last year.
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Ford Q4 Earnings Preview: EV Tax Credit, Tariffs Could Reshape Auto Giant's Future

Wall Street analysts rerated Spotify Technology S.A. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPOT#NYSE">SPOT</a>) after it reported upbeat <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/02/43463926/spotify-q4-earnings-revenue-beat-higher-arpu-and-premium-growth-drive-profitability-issues-strong-q1-outlook" rel="noreferrer noopener">quarterly print Tuesday amid an exciting earnings season.</a>
Spotify reported quarterly earnings of $1.88 per share, below the&nbsp;analyst estimate of $2.06. The company reported quarterly sales of $4.53 billion (4.24 billion euros), up by 16%, topping the consensus estimate of $4.15 billion.
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The company reported monthly average user (MAU) net additions of 35 million quarter-over-quarter, surpassing guidance by ten million, and subscriber net additions of 11 million, also ahead by three million.
Premium subscribers grew 11% to 263 million, reflecting year-over-year and quarter-over-quarter growth across all regions, beating expectations by 3 million.
Goldman Sachs analyst Eric Sheridan reiterated a Buy on Spotify with a <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/SPOT/analyst-ratings" rel="noreferrer noopener">price target of $550</a>.
JP Morgan analyst Doug Anmuth maintained an Overweight on Spotify.
Goldman Sachs: Sheridan would expect Spotify to have a positive market reaction to its fiscal fourth-quarter earnings report with a mixture of strong foreign-exchange neutral revenue growth (above guidance), positive momentum in premium subscriber count (also slightly ahead of guidance), and gross margins of 32.2% (above company guidance of 31.8%).
In terms of forward commentary, the company guided fiscal first-quarter 2025 MAUs roughly in line with Sheridan&#8217;s estimates, premium subscribers slightly ahead, total revenue in line, and operating profit to be ~23% higher compared to Sheridan&#8217;s estimate (including a better than expected gross margin).
The latter profitability trend into 2025 is likely the most favorable outcome, as investors had feared potential headwinds from a mixture of management commentary the previous quarter around forward investments &amp; recent industry news, as well as how to analyze margin trajectory and forward pricing.
In total, Sheridan&#8217;s initial reading of this earnings report maintains a consistent set of themes from the company—solid, stable user and subscriber trends, rising pricing, and subscriber funnel conversion as tailwinds to revenue and inflecting the forward operating margin trajectory.
Regarding the upcoming earnings call, Sheridan will focus on the current state of the industry&#8217;s competitive dynamic, the evolution of the user and subscriber funnel, the relationship between Spotify and the music industry, and the continued conversion of gross profit dollar growth into operating profits.
JP Morgan: Spotify delivered greater progress across its medium-term financial targets of 30%-40% gross margins and 10%+ operating margin, with 2024 representing the first full year of operating and net income profit. Anmuth noted the first-quarter outlook is strong across all metrics and expects shares to respond favorably. Spotify remains one of Anmuth&#8217;s 4 Best Ideas in 2025.
On the call, Anmuth sought updates on the drivers of gross margin, operating income, and free cash flow in 2025, the trajectory of MAU and premium subscriber net adds for 2025, the UMG Recorded Music and Music Publishing agreement, the cadence of international price increases and pricing power, progress and investments across Audiobooks and video, Podcast growth and gross margins, and capital returns potential.
Price action: SPOT stock traded higher by 12% at $614.94 at the last check on Tuesday.
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Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bearish stance on Futu Hldgs (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FUTU#NASDAQ">FUTU</a>).
And retail traders should know.
We noticed this today when the positions showed up on publicly available options history that we track here at Benzinga.
Whether these are institutions or just wealthy individuals, we don't know. But when something this big happens with FUTU, it often means somebody knows something is about to happen.
Today, Benzinga's options scanner spotted 15 options trades for Futu Hldgs.
This isn't normal.
The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 40% bullish and 53%, bearish.
Out of all of the options we uncovered, there was 1 put, for a total amount of $522,000, and 14, calls, for a total amount of $756,490.
<h3>Predicted Price Range</h3>
Taking into account the Volume and Open Interest on these contracts, it appears that whales have been targeting a price range from $92.0 to $118.05 for Futu Hldgs over the last 3 months. 
<h3>Insights into Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
In terms of liquidity and interest, the mean open interest for Futu Hldgs options trades today is 398.36 with a total volume of 3,252.00.
In the following chart, we are able to follow the development of volume and open interest of call and put options for Futu Hldgs's big money trades within a strike price range of $92.0 to $118.05 over the last 30 days.
<h3>Futu Hldgs 30-Day Option Volume &amp; Interest Snapshot</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1738696533_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Noteworthy Options Activity:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th align="right">Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>FUTU</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$35.95</td>
<td>$34.8</td>
<td>$34.8</td>
<td>$118.05</td>
<td>$522.0K</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">150</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>FUTU</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>02/07/25</td>
<td>$7.5</td>
<td>$7.2</td>
<td>$7.47</td>
<td>$92.00</td>
<td>$108.6K</td>
<td align="right">258</td>
<td align="right">186</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>FUTU</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$5.0</td>
<td>$4.95</td>
<td>$4.95</td>
<td>$115.00</td>
<td>$74.2K</td>
<td align="right">64</td>
<td align="right">169</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>FUTU</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$4.85</td>
<td>$4.65</td>
<td>$4.85</td>
<td>$115.00</td>
<td>$72.7K</td>
<td align="right">64</td>
<td align="right">319</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>FUTU</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$4.85</td>
<td>$4.5</td>
<td>$4.75</td>
<td>$115.00</td>
<td>$71.2K</td>
<td align="right">64</td>
<td align="right">469</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Futu Hldgs</h3>
Futu Holdings Ltd is an online broker providing one-stop online investing services. The company provides its services through its digital platform Futu NiuNiu, which includes market data, trading service, and news feed of Hong Kong, Mainland China, Singapore, and United States equity markets. It generates its revenue in the form of brokerage commission and handling charge services.
After a thorough review of the options trading surrounding Futu Hldgs, we move to examine the company in more detail. This includes an assessment of its current market status and performance.
<h3>Where Is Futu Hldgs Standing Right Now?</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a trading volume of 1,948,374, the price of FUTU is up by 3.08%, reaching $95.8.</li>
<li>Current RSI values indicate that the stock is may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Next earnings report is scheduled for 37 days from now.</li>
</ul>
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Spotlight on Futu Hldgs: Analyzing the Surge in Options Activity

Deep-pocketed investors have adopted a bullish approach towards SoFi Techs (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SOFI#NASDAQ">SOFI</a>), and it's something market players shouldn't ignore. Our tracking of public options records at Benzinga unveiled this significant move today. The identity of these investors remains unknown, but such a substantial move in SOFI usually suggests something big is about to happen.
We gleaned this information from our observations today when Benzinga's options scanner highlighted 23 extraordinary options activities for SoFi Techs. This level of activity is out of the ordinary.
The general mood among these heavyweight investors is divided, with 52% leaning bullish and 21% bearish. Among these notable options, 6 are puts, totaling $320,486, and 17 are calls, amounting to $966,103.
<h3>Predicted Price Range</h3>
Based on the trading activity, it appears that the significant investors are aiming for a price territory stretching from $6.0 to $35.0 for SoFi Techs over the recent three months. 
<h3>Insights into Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
Assessing the volume and open interest is a strategic step in options trading. These metrics shed light on the liquidity and investor interest in SoFi Techs's options at specified strike prices. The forthcoming data visualizes the fluctuation in volume and open interest for both calls and puts, linked to SoFi Techs's substantial trades, within a strike price spectrum from $6.0 to $35.0 over the preceding 30 days.
<h3>SoFi Techs Option Volume And Open Interest Over Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1738696528_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Largest Options Trades Observed:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>SOFI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$2.03</td>
<td>$2.0</td>
<td>$2.03</td>
<td>$22.00</td>
<td>$203.4K</td>
<td>3.6K</td>
<td>1.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SOFI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$1.04</td>
<td>$1.02</td>
<td>$1.04</td>
<td>$17.00</td>
<td>$90.2K</td>
<td>8.0K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SOFI</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$16.45</td>
<td>$14.85</td>
<td>$15.5</td>
<td>$30.00</td>
<td>$77.5K</td>
<td>578</td>
<td>50</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SOFI</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$1.05</td>
<td>$1.03</td>
<td>$1.03</td>
<td>$13.00</td>
<td>$72.3K</td>
<td>6.1K</td>
<td>738</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SOFI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/20/26</td>
<td>$3.75</td>
<td>$3.7</td>
<td>$3.75</td>
<td>$17.00</td>
<td>$72.0K</td>
<td>394</td>
<td>346</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About SoFi Techs</h3>
SoFi is a financial-services company that was founded in 2011 and is based in San Francisco. Initially known for its student loan refinancing business, the company has expanded its product offerings to include personal loans, credit cards, mortgages, investment accounts, banking services, and financial planning. The company intends to be a one-stop shop for its clients' finances and operates solely through its mobile app and website. Through its acquisition of Galileo in 2020, the company also offers payment and account services for debit cards and digital banking.
Following our analysis of the options activities associated with SoFi Techs, we pivot to a closer look at the company's own performance.
<h3>Where Is SoFi Techs Standing Right Now?</h3>
<ul>
<li>Currently trading with a volume of 20,186,205, the SOFI's price is up by 0.58%, now at $15.49. </li>
<li>RSI readings suggest the stock is currently may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Anticipated earnings release is in 83 days.</li>
</ul>
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Unpacking the Latest Options Trading Trends in SoFi Techs

Deep-pocketed investors have adopted a bullish approach towards Exxon Mobil (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XOM#NYSE">XOM</a>), and it's something market players shouldn't ignore. Our tracking of public options records at Benzinga unveiled this significant move today. The identity of these investors remains unknown, but such a substantial move in XOM usually suggests something big is about to happen.
We gleaned this information from our observations today when Benzinga's options scanner highlighted 27 extraordinary options activities for Exxon Mobil. This level of activity is out of the ordinary.
The general mood among these heavyweight investors is divided, with 51% leaning bullish and 37% bearish. Among these notable options, 5 are puts, totaling $252,661, and 22 are calls, amounting to $1,848,932.
<h3>Expected Price Movements</h3>
After evaluating the trading volumes and Open Interest, it's evident that the major market movers are focusing on a price band between $80.0 and $140.0 for Exxon Mobil, spanning the last three months.
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Development</h3>
In terms of liquidity and interest, the mean open interest for Exxon Mobil options trades today is 5497.4 with a total volume of 64,203.00.
In the following chart, we are able to follow the development of volume and open interest of call and put options for Exxon Mobil's big money trades within a strike price range of $80.0 to $140.0 over the last 30 days.
<h3>Exxon Mobil Option Volume And Open Interest Over Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1738696523_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Significant Options Trades Detected:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>XOM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$4.9</td>
<td>$4.55</td>
<td>$4.7</td>
<td>$110.00</td>
<td>$596.9K</td>
<td>7.8K</td>
<td>1.2K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>XOM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$2.54</td>
<td>$2.53</td>
<td>$2.54</td>
<td>$110.00</td>
<td>$254.0K</td>
<td>17.8K</td>
<td>1.6K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>XOM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$15.9</td>
<td>$15.15</td>
<td>$15.15</td>
<td>$105.00</td>
<td>$151.5K</td>
<td>799</td>
<td>121</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>XOM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$1.18</td>
<td>$1.16</td>
<td>$1.18</td>
<td>$115.00</td>
<td>$97.3K</td>
<td>21.8K</td>
<td>13.3K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>XOM</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$3.45</td>
<td>$3.4</td>
<td>$3.45</td>
<td>$110.00</td>
<td>$75.5K</td>
<td>9.5K</td>
<td>1.3K</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Exxon Mobil</h3>
ExxonMobil is an integrated oil and gas company that explores for, produces, and refines oil worldwide. In 2023, it produced 2.4 million barrels of liquids and 7.7 billion cubic feet of natural gas per day. At the end of 2023, reserves were 16.9 billion barrels of oil equivalent, 66% of which were liquids. The company is one of the world's largest refiners, with a total global refining capacity of 4.5 million barrels of oil per day, and is one of the world's largest manufacturers of commodity and specialty chemicals.
After a thorough review of the options trading surrounding Exxon Mobil, we move to examine the company in more detail. This includes an assessment of its current market status and performance.
<h3>Where Is Exxon Mobil Standing Right Now?</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a volume of 7,786,325, the price of XOM is up 2.28% at $109.53. </li>
<li>RSI indicators hint that the underlying stock may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Next earnings are expected to be released in 80 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Expert Opinions on Exxon Mobil</h3>
In the last month, 3 experts released ratings on this stock with an average target price of $123.0.
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&#x2A; In a cautious move, an analyst from RBC Capital downgraded its rating to Sector Perform, setting a price target of $115. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Wells Fargo has decided to maintain their Overweight rating on Exxon Mobil, which currently sits at a price target of $135. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Truist Securities continues to hold a Hold rating for Exxon Mobil, targeting a price of $119. 
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A Closer Look at Exxon Mobil's Options Market Dynamics

Americans' coffee addiction is about to get a lot more expensive. With 66% of the population drinking coffee daily and an average intake of 2-3 cups per person, the U.S. is the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/coffee">world&#8217;s largest coffee market. </a>
Yet, a fresh jolt of bad news is hitting consumers: coffee prices have surged to fresh records, surpassing levels last seen in 1977, and the rally isn&#8217;t slowing down.
Coffee has become the best-performing asset of 2025 so far, soaring 20% in just over a month—outpacing every major stock market index and even Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>).
Arabica coffee futures have now climbed for 10 consecutive sessions through Feb. 4, nearing what could be the longest winning streak ever recorded. 
On Tuesday, Arabica coffee traded at $3.90 per pound, marking a staggering 100% increase from a year ago. This surge threatens to percolate through the entire supply chain, raising concerns that consumers could soon face skyrocketing inflation on their daily coffee cups. 
With demand unwavering and supply chains under pressure, is a $10 cup of coffee on the horizon? And which companies can benefit from it?
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Chart: Coffee Price Skyrockets To Record Highs </h3>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Coffee Retail Prices Set To Surge Amid Market Disruption</h3>
&#8220;I have a prediction about coffee, and I wish I weren&#8217;t so confident about that,&#8221; said Bloomberg&#8217;s Javier Blas in a video published on X Monday. 
His outlook? Double-digit price hikes for a cup of coffee in the coming months. The main culprit behind the surge is a severe production shortfall in Brazil and Vietnam, the world's top two coffee producers, where bad weather and climate change have damaged crops. 
In its first estimate for the 2025/26 season, Brazil's government crop forecasting agency projected a 4.4% year-over-year decline in coffee output, hitting a three-year low of 51.81 million bags. 
Meanwhile, Blas warns that global stockpiles could fall to their second-lowest level in 65 years as supply struggles to keep pace with demand.
&#8220;Global stockpiles [of coffee] could fall at the second-lowest level in 65 years,&#8221; Blas said. 
According to Blas, the coffee supply chain has been in deficit for four consecutive years, with demand exceeding supply by 15 to 20 million bags annually, leading to a sharp drain in reserves. 
Adding to the crisis are geopolitical tensions tied to Donald Trump's trade tariffs, which have rattled markets. 
Colombia, the world's third-largest coffee producer, faces potential U.S. tariffs amid disputes over illegal migration, further tightening an already stretched coffee market. "Just the threat of tariffs is enough to scare the market," Blas stated. 
Bottom line, the expert forecasts a 20-25% increase in retail coffee prices within the next few months—making that morning cup significantly more expensive.
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Higher Coffee Prices: Are You a Price Taker or a Price Setter?</h3>
The skyrocketing cost of coffee is set to reshape the industry, testing which companies can pass rising costs onto consumers and which will see their margins squeezed. 
As coffee futures surge to record highs, businesses from coffee chains to fast food giants are under pressure to adjust pricing strategies—or risk profitability declines.
Starbucks Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SBUX#NASDAQ">SBUX</a>) has recently been a standout performer, with shares rallying 27% since the December 2024 lows, reaching levels last seen in May 2023.
&#8220;[Starbucks] has introduced a new pricing architecture,&#8221; Goldman Sachs analyst Christine Cho said after the world&#8217;s largest coffee chain published quarterly results last week.
This might potentially indicate investor confidence in Starbucks&#8217; ability to raise prices without losing customers. With a loyal customer base and a premium brand, Starbucks might be positioned as a price setter in the coffee market.
McDonald's Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MCD#NYSE">MCD</a>) could struggle to pass on higher coffee costs. 
While not exclusively a coffee chain, McCafé is a significant revenue driver. Yet, McDonald&#8217;s core customer base is highly price-sensitive. Unlike Starbucks, McDonald&#8217;s might have less flexibility to raise coffee prices without impacting sales. Investors seem to agree—MCD shares have fallen nearly 10% since October 2024.
Restaurant Brands International (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QSR#NYSE">QSR</a>), the owner of Tim Hortons, one of the largest coffee chains in Canada, is another company feeling the heat. With shares down 25% since March 2024, the stock&#8217;s performance suggests concerns over its ability to manage higher input costs. Investors will be watching closely when QSR reports fourth-quarter earnings on Feb. 12, 2025.
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Walt Disney Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIS#NYSE">DIS</a>) will be reporting its first-quarter earnings on Wednesday. Wall Street expects $1.45 in EPS and $24.62 billion in revenues as the company reports<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/calendars/earnings?tickers=DIS" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> before market hours</a>.
The stock is up 16.74% over the past year, 1.79% year-to-date.
Let&#8217;s look at what the charts indicate for Disney stock and how the stock currently maps against Wall Street estimates.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Disney Stock Is Strongly Bullish Ahead Of Q1 Earnings</h2>
Disney is displaying strong bullish momentum, with the share price of $112.77 trading above its five-day, 20-day and 50-day exponential moving averages. This indicates sustained buying pressure, which could support further upside.
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While the eight-day simple moving average (SMA) at $113.01 hover right above the price, the 20-day SMA at $110.57 confirms a bullish trend, suggesting that Disney has maintained short-term strength.
Additionally, Disney stock is trading above its 50-day SMA of $112.60 and 200-day SMA of $101.52 reinforces the longer-term positive trajectory.
Momentum indicators further validate the bullish sentiment. The Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) indicator is at 0.72, signaling continued upward momentum, while the Relative Strength Index (RSI) sits at 56.27, reflecting healthy buying interest without approaching overbought levels. 
Investors may view these technical signals as confirmation of a strong uptrend, with potential for further gains if Disney stock continues to hold above key moving averages.
However, if the stock retraces toward the 20-day SMA, it could provide a potential support level for new bullish entries.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Disney Analysts See 13% Upside</h2>
Ratings &amp; Consensus Estimates:<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/DIS/analyst-ratings" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> The consensus analyst rating</a> on Disney stock stands at a Buy currently with a price target of $123.14. Recent analyst ratings from Citigroup, Redburn Atlantic and Macquarie imply a 13.04% upside for Disney.
Stock Price Action: Disney stock was trading at $112.82 at the time of publication.
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